Find Family Friendly Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

North

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Sorrento's Restaurant & Lounge

North

One of the few piano bars in Cincinnati, Sorrento's offers live entertainment seven nights a week. For over 46 years this has been the place to enjoy great food and... Read more

One of the few piano bars in Cincinnati, Sorrento's offers live entertainment seven nights a week. For over 46 years this has been the place to enjoy great food and live music. There is room for you and a dozen of your closest friends to sing along at the grand piano! This is also the perfect place for private parties in their... Read More

El Vaquero

North

Popular Mexican chain.Authentic Mexican food with favorite dishes like enchiladas, chimichanga and fajitas.

Popular Mexican chain.Authentic Mexican food with favorite dishes like enchiladas, chimichanga and fajitas.

Gabby's Cafe

North

Homey fixture offering pizza and other Italian standards, burgers, and other American fare, plus a full bar.

Homey fixture offering pizza and other Italian standards, burgers, and other American fare, plus a full bar.

Agave & Rye

South

Tequila and bourbon hall offering epic tacos and daily specials. 

Tequila and bourbon hall offering epic tacos and daily specials. 

Sleepy Bee Cafe

North

Sleepy Bee Café is a gathering place that serves locally sourced breakfast, brunch and lunch, made from food that tastes, makes you feel and is - good. Welcome!

Sleepy Bee Café is a gathering place that serves locally sourced breakfast, brunch and lunch, made from food that tastes, makes you feel and is - good. Welcome!

Skyline Chili

East

Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly... Read more

Proclaimed by many non-Cincinnati natives to be an acquired taste, most who were born and raised here can't remember life without Skyline (and those who move here quickly become loyal as well). The chili, part of what makes Cincinnati the city we all know and love, has been made from the same Greek recipe since the first...... Read More

Joe's Pizza Napoli

East

Serving up fresh made Neapolitan pizza wit high quality ingredients and on a wood fire oven. Try other tasty food offerings like their meatballs and marinara which will... Read more

Serving up fresh made Neapolitan pizza wit high quality ingredients and on a wood fire oven. Try other tasty food offerings like their meatballs and marinara which will not disappoint. Pizzas to try include the RMarghreita, Vesuvio, Pepperoni, Pistachio Pesto and the veggie Verdure. 

Buffalo Wings & Rings

North

Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals. 

Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals. 

Machine Room

Downtown

Let's face it, baseball games can be just about as hot as Satan's bachelor pad. So say you're at Great American Ball Park and you're soaking up the sun (and maybe the... Read more

Let's face it, baseball games can be just about as hot as Satan's bachelor pad. So say you're at Great American Ball Park and you're soaking up the sun (and maybe the seats too), you want some food but just can't motivate yourself to get up. The Machine Room is your motivational solution. The fully air-conditioned restaurant is... Read More

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Uptown

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant

South > Southwest

Family-owned Buffalo Bob's is a friendly spot in Florence, with steaks, burgers and wings being popular menu items. Both the menu and the kids' menu are huge. Buffalo Bob'... Read more

Family-owned Buffalo Bob's is a friendly spot in Florence, with steaks, burgers and wings being popular menu items. Both the menu and the kids' menu are huge. Buffalo Bob's serves comforting food, like mashed potatoes with gravy and grilled pork chops with stuffing. This is the place to unwind, maybe watch the game on TV and... Read More

Flip Side Liberty Center

North

Flipside's burgers are made exclusively from Ohio-raised, grass-fed beef.

Flipside's burgers are made exclusively from Ohio-raised, grass-fed beef.

Essencha Tea House

East

This Asian-inspired teahouse with its Zen-like atmosphere is the perfect place to kick back and chill while sipping on a wide variety of herbal, organic and flavored teas... Read more

This Asian-inspired teahouse with its Zen-like atmosphere is the perfect place to kick back and chill while sipping on a wide variety of herbal, organic and flavored teas. It's a down-to-earth and friendly place for tea lovers and novices alike.

Sleepy Bee Cafe

Downtown

Sleepy Bee Café is a gathering place that serves locally sourced breakfast, brunch and lunch, made from food that tastes, makes you feel and is - good. Welcome!  

Sleepy Bee Café is a gathering place that serves locally sourced breakfast, brunch and lunch, made from food that tastes, makes you feel and is - good. Welcome!  

Mackenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub

South

Pizza chain serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.

Pizza chain serving creative pies, sandwiches, beer & wine in a casual, rustic setting.

Taste of Belgium

Uptown

Taste of Belgium, known for its waffles, has opened up a new Belgian bistro. The Rookwood cafe serves sweet and savory crepes, salads, baguette sandwiches, and Belgian-... Read more

Taste of Belgium, known for its waffles, has opened up a new Belgian bistro. The Rookwood cafe serves sweet and savory crepes, salads, baguette sandwiches, and Belgian-style entrees. And of course waffles, in the dessert and entree sections of the menu, as well as pastries and espresso drinks. The bistro now offers dinner as... Read More

Poke Hut

Downtown

The first poke restaurant in the Greater Cincinnati area. Enjoy poke bowls, burritos, and salads.

The first poke restaurant in the Greater Cincinnati area. Enjoy poke bowls, burritos, and salads.

Chipotle

West

Burritos, bowls, and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.

Burritos, bowls, and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.

Burgers & Crafts

South

Craft burgers made with exceptional quality beef and served with artisan cheeses. Pair it with a craft beer or choose a premium whiskey.

Craft burgers made with exceptional quality beef and served with artisan cheeses. Pair it with a craft beer or choose a premium whiskey.

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar

North

Walker Bros. Ice Cream

North

Walker Bros. Ice Cream is a walk-up, soft-serve ice cream shop located in the Heritage District of Montgomery, OH. We have fond memories of enjoying ice cream with family... Read more

Walker Bros. Ice Cream is a walk-up, soft-serve ice cream shop located in the Heritage District of Montgomery, OH. We have fond memories of enjoying ice cream with family & friends growing up which inspired us to create a fun ice cream destination in our own community.

Whipty-Do

North

Whipty-Do is a seasonal ice cream shop proudly serving delicious, high quality soft-serve and frozen sweets. If you share in our love for ice cream, then we'd like to... Read more

Whipty-Do is a seasonal ice cream shop proudly serving delicious, high quality soft-serve and frozen sweets. If you share in our love for ice cream, then we'd like to welcome you to your happy place.

Rancheros Cocina Mexicana

East

Serving up great quality food all made fresh to order in the warmth of an inviting environment. Great happy hour deals every day! 

Serving up great quality food all made fresh to order in the warmth of an inviting environment. Great happy hour deals every day! 

Frisch's Big Boy

North

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years,... Read more

Frisch's originated in Cincinnati in 1905, and their famous double-decker Big Boy sandwich was born in 1946. Likewise, Frisch's has been a local favorite for many years, with staples like the breakfast and salad bars, specialty tartar sauce and pumpkin pie. Try a fish sandwich for dinner, a Cherry Coke to drink and top it off... Read More

Chipotle

West

Burritos, bowls, and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.

Burritos, bowls, and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.

Chipotle

Uptown

Burritos, bowls and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.

Burritos, bowls and rolls made with farm fresh ingredients.

Swad Indian Restaurant

North

Swad Indian Restaurant offers delicious North Indian specialties, seasoned to your taste - whether mild, moderate or hot, a great variety to which we invite you to enjoy.

Swad Indian Restaurant offers delicious North Indian specialties, seasoned to your taste - whether mild, moderate or hot, a great variety to which we invite you to enjoy.

Maplewood Kitchen & Bar

Downtown

Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables and greenery.

Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables and greenery.

Buffalo Wings & Rings

South

Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals. 

Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals. 

Delicio Coal Fired Pizza

Uptown

Artisan pizzeria offering traditional Italian flavors and using coal-fired ovens.

Artisan pizzeria offering traditional Italian flavors and using coal-fired ovens.

IHOP

East

Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours on the weekends, making it a prime spot for a late night meal. This chain restaurant is known mostly for its breakfast and brunch... Read more

Most locations of IHOP are open 24 hours on the weekends, making it a prime spot for a late night meal. This chain restaurant is known mostly for its breakfast and brunch items, like omelettes, eggs and French toast. Of course, they serve heaps of pancake stacks, but IHOP also has a variety of burgers, sandwiches, ribs, steak... Read More

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

North

This seafood kitchen features dishes like shrimp creole and grits and Moroccan salmon and shrimp.

This seafood kitchen features dishes like shrimp creole and grits and Moroccan salmon and shrimp.

Sweet Basil Thai & Sushi Bar

South > Southwest

Family-friendly spot for Asian curries, noodles, and Japanese seafood dishes amid themed decor.

Family-friendly spot for Asian curries, noodles, and Japanese seafood dishes amid themed decor.

Mr. Sushi

Uptown

We have the most affordable sushi with great quality.

We have the most affordable sushi with great quality.

Ruth's Parkside Cafe

Uptown

Located in the American Can Building, Ruth's is dedicated to providing great dining and an eclectic atmosphere to the Northside community.

Located in the American Can Building, Ruth's is dedicated to providing great dining and an eclectic atmosphere to the Northside community.

The Creamy Whip

North

The best soft serve around with many homemade flavors. Seasonal flavors always available.

The best soft serve around with many homemade flavors. Seasonal flavors always available.

Abby Girl Sweets

North

Abby Girl Sweets is a family owned and operated business, named after the owners' daughter. All of the cupcakes are made from scratch with a selection of 15 on-going... Read more

Abby Girl Sweets is a family owned and operated business, named after the owners' daughter. All of the cupcakes are made from scratch with a selection of 15 on-going flavors and a new season flavor each week. Flavors include: Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Peanut Butter Cup, Banana Pudding, Madagascar Vanilla Bean on Banana, and... Read More

La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria

North

Authentic Mexican food, tacos, tortas, and mariscos. 

Authentic Mexican food, tacos, tortas, and mariscos. 

LaRosa's Pizzeria

North

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for... Read more

LaRosa's pizza is a favorite among locals, with an original, sweeter sauce and thin or thick crust choices. Calzones, hoagies and pasta meals are also popular choices for your casual night out. Don't feel like cooking or have to feed a large party? LaRosa's offers delivery as well.

Bard's Burgers & Chili

South

Fast-food joint serving burgers, chili, and sides in a colorful, straightforward space. 

Fast-food joint serving burgers, chili, and sides in a colorful, straightforward space. 

Greyhound Tavern

South > Southwest

Colonial-style eatery serving down-home American comfort food in rustic, family-friendly digs.

Colonial-style eatery serving down-home American comfort food in rustic, family-friendly digs.

Panera Bread

Downtown

Panera Bread has all the fixings to get your day started off right. This cafe and bakery serves both house and specialty coffees along with an assortment of tempting... Read more

Panera Bread has all the fixings to get your day started off right. This cafe and bakery serves both house and specialty coffees along with an assortment of tempting pastries and fresh bread. Stop by for lunch or dinner for one of their soups in a bread bowl or a sandwich and salad combo.

Agaves Mexican Restaurant

South > Southwest

Fresh, authentic tacos, burritos, enchiladas & more. Kids & vegetarian menu, daily Happy Hour, Thursday Ladies Night, Saturday Guys Night, Full Bar, and the Best... Read more

Fresh, authentic tacos, burritos, enchiladas & more. Kids & vegetarian menu, daily Happy Hour, Thursday Ladies Night, Saturday Guys Night, Full Bar, and the Best Margarita Selection.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

West

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs, and other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard. 

Buffalo Wings & Rings

North

Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals. 

Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals. 

Buffalo Wild Wings

East

Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different sauces,... Read more

Wings. Beer. Sports. That's what you're gonna get here. There are plenty of food options (salads, burgers, etc ...), but wings are the thing with 14 different sauces, including Asian Zing and Mango Habanero. There are a slew of big screens to watch games on. And there are some trivia and video games, too. This is good to know... Read More