Find Family Friendly Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Ramsey's Trailside

East

Nestled along the Loveland Bike Trail, Ramsey's Trailside is serving up healthy, delicious, and quality food in Historic Loveland. Enjoy a picturesque view from the... Read more

Nestled along the Loveland Bike Trail, Ramsey's Trailside is serving up healthy, delicious, and quality food in Historic Loveland. Enjoy a picturesque view from the rooftop bar and enclosed patios at Ramsey's for family-friendly dinners, or with friends. Ramsey's Trailside offers vegan and vegetarian options alongside other...... Read More

Chipotle

Uptown

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.

Moerlein Lager House

Downtown

The history and heritage of Cincinnati’s storied brewing history comes alive at the Moerlein Lager House Restaurant and Brewery. Prominently situated in the dynamic new... Read more

The history and heritage of Cincinnati’s storied brewing history comes alive at the Moerlein Lager House Restaurant and Brewery. Prominently situated in the dynamic new Smale Riverfront Park, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other—a working microbrewery producing a full line of Moerlein craft brews... Read More

Blinkers Tavern

South > Riverfront

Cozy choice for steaks, seafood, burgers, and pasta with a happy hour scene and two outdoor patios.

Cozy choice for steaks, seafood, burgers, and pasta with a happy hour scene and two outdoor patios.

Tortilleria Garcia

North

Fast-food-style outpost for Mexican classics like tacos, tamales, and rotisserie chicken. 

Fast-food-style outpost for Mexican classics like tacos, tamales, and rotisserie chicken. 

O'Charley's

East

Casual dining, family restaurant that has the feel of a local establishment.An extensive array of appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, ribs and seafood... Read more

Casual dining, family restaurant that has the feel of a local establishment.An extensive array of appetizers, salads, soups, burgers, sandwiches, steaks, ribs and seafood. Also features a kids' menu. The complimentary buttery rolls alone are worth the visit.

Ruby Tuesday

East

Enjoy a family-friendly, casual dining experience.An array of menu items here-including a wide choice of appetizers, soups, salads, steaks, pasta, seafood, ribs, 12 types... Read more

Enjoy a family-friendly, casual dining experience.An array of menu items here-including a wide choice of appetizers, soups, salads, steaks, pasta, seafood, ribs, 12 types of burgers, platters and Ruby's stackers.

Dari-Crest

South > Riverfront

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

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

North

Mediterranean Inspired, Fresh Food that tastes good! All menu items are made from scratch daily featuring hand crafted gyros, kebobs, salads and sandwiches. We do not have... Read more

Mediterranean Inspired, Fresh Food that tastes good! All menu items are made from scratch daily featuring hand crafted gyros, kebobs, salads and sandwiches. We do not have a freezer or fryer in our restaurants and believe that great food brings people together. All meat is hand trimmed in our kitchen, produce is delivered 6-7... Read More

El Picante

East

El Picante offers up a nice South-of-the-border taste, with all your favorite Mexican meals. Enjoy their full bar to quench that heat coming from the food, as well as the... Read more

El Picante offers up a nice South-of-the-border taste, with all your favorite Mexican meals. Enjoy their full bar to quench that heat coming from the food, as well as the Mexican-themed decorations that line the walls. The place runs daily lunch and dinner specials, so you can enjoy items like enchiladas, tacos and nachos...... Read More

Chipotle

East

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

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

Skyline Chili

Uptown

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... 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

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. 

Mt. Healthy Dairy Bar

North

Graeter's

North

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date... Read more

Graeter's is a Cincinnati tradition, serving up familiar favorites of ice cream like black raspberry chip and mint chocolate chip. What better way to end a downtown date then to head to Graeter's on the Square? The generous scoops of creamy deliciousness are packed with seriously big, chunky pieces of chocolate. Graeter's also... Read More

Chipotle

East

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

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

Gold Star Chili

East

Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if... Read more

Gold Star Chili has been a part of Cincinnati for over 40 years, serving up Cincinnati-style chili for cheese coneys and three-ways. You will be the life of any party if you show up with Gold Star's Coney Crate - 10 cheese coneys in an easily totable case. Set your mouth on fire with the Firehouse coney, topped with a roasted... Read More

LaRosa's Pizzeria

West

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.

Skyline Chili

Uptown

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... 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

Cove Food Park

East

Come to one place for all of your Food Truck cravings! Head to the East End where you will find an abundance of local Food Trucks ready to serve up your favorite dish or... Read more

Come to one place for all of your Food Truck cravings! Head to the East End where you will find an abundance of local Food Trucks ready to serve up your favorite dish or try something brand new! Live music and a bar will be available for your enjoyment as well! Check their website for who will be serving up their fare and who... Read More

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! 

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.

Abby Girl Sweets

Downtown

Abby Girl Sweets is a family-run cupcakery; owned and operated by a husband and wife team of Nathan and Andrea Thompson with their little daughter and chief taste tester,... Read more

Abby Girl Sweets is a family-run cupcakery; owned and operated by a husband and wife team of Nathan and Andrea Thompson with their little daughter and chief taste tester, Abby. All cupcakes are baked fresh from scratch with fine and fresh ingredients like pure cane sugar, sweet cream butter and cocoa. Find them on Facebook to... Read More

Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant

South > Southwest

Bob’s is known for their chicken wings. Won 2019 NKY’s best wings. They are a non smoking establishment but does allow smoking on the outdoor patio. Extensive bourbon... Read more

Bob’s is known for their chicken wings. Won 2019 NKY’s best wings. They are a non smoking establishment but does allow smoking on the outdoor patio. Extensive bourbon selection and 21 beers on tap. Live music during the summer. 

Taste of Belgium

Uptown

Spacious bistro serving Belgian cuisine, from waffles to moules frites, plus local and Belgian brews.

Spacious bistro serving Belgian cuisine, from waffles to moules frites, plus local and Belgian brews.

Chipotle

East

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

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

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

Hang Over Easy

Uptown

French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.

French toast, burgers, draft beers, and cocktails in a diner and bar with a hip vibe and patio seating.

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... 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

Berd's Grill & Bar

North

Local family friendly sports bar focused on fresh, high-quality bar food and beverages. 

Local family friendly sports bar focused on fresh, high-quality bar food and beverages. 

Silver Spring House

North

This informal, long-running American eatery and bar features over 40 TVs and outdoor seating.

This informal, long-running American eatery and bar features over 40 TVs and outdoor seating.

Joella's Hot Chicken

South > Southwest

All-natural chicken that is brined overnight, fried golden brown, and sauced in your choice of unique spice blends.

All-natural chicken that is brined overnight, fried golden brown, and sauced in your choice of unique spice blends.

Keystone Bar & Grill

South

Casual chain offering standard bar eats & a mac 'n' cheese menu, plus many craft beers & bourbons.

Casual chain offering standard bar eats & a mac 'n' cheese menu, plus many craft beers & bourbons.

Senate

North

Known best for its location in Over-the-Rhine, Senate brings its famous upscale hot dogs and gourmet street food to Summit Park in its second, larger location. The Blue... Read more

Known best for its location in Over-the-Rhine, Senate brings its famous upscale hot dogs and gourmet street food to Summit Park in its second, larger location. The Blue Ash location offers brunch with menu items included eggs Benedict, breakfast burrito, and buttermilk pancakes with creme anglaise and topped with crushed cocoa... Read More

Reality Tuesday Cafe

South > Southwest

There's no need to rush at Reality Tuesday Cafe; this independent cafe in Park Hills is a place to sit back and relax. Grab a cup of joe and build your own breakfast... Read more

There's no need to rush at Reality Tuesday Cafe; this independent cafe in Park Hills is a place to sit back and relax. Grab a cup of joe and build your own breakfast sandwich--on a bagel, English muffin or pita bread. All pastries--donuts, muffins and scones--are handmade fresh daily. Try one of Reality's homemade sandwiches... Read More

Shooters Sports Grill

East

Shooters Sports Grill is your higher-end sports bar that offers a fun atmosphere with a pool table, games and lots of flat screen TVs so you can catch your favorite sports... Read more

Shooters Sports Grill is your higher-end sports bar that offers a fun atmosphere with a pool table, games and lots of flat screen TVs so you can catch your favorite sports team in action. When the weather gets nice, make sure to take your drink out on the patio. Don't forget to ask for a menu if you get hungry, as they serve... Read More

CityBird Tenders

Downtown

House-brined, fresh fried, and designed for chickens-on-the-run who deserve the best bird.  

House-brined, fresh fried, and designed for chickens-on-the-run who deserve the best bird.  

Gold Top Dairy Bar

North

Stop by Gold Top Dairy Bar for those old-fashioned favorite summer treats, like drumsticks, soft serve with sprinkles or an extra thick malt or shake.

Stop by Gold Top Dairy Bar for those old-fashioned favorite summer treats, like drumsticks, soft serve with sprinkles or an extra thick malt or shake.

Frozen Yo

Uptown

Self-serve frozen yogurt oasis with 12 flavors and over 30 toppings.

Self-serve frozen yogurt oasis with 12 flavors and over 30 toppings.

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

Dewey's Pizza

Uptown

Dewey's Pizza not only serves up specialty pizzas, but lets patrons watch their pizzas get tossed up in the air by the cooks (they make it look so easy). Create your... Read more

Dewey's Pizza not only serves up specialty pizzas, but lets patrons watch their pizzas get tossed up in the air by the cooks (they make it look so easy). Create your own pizza with a wide variety of toppings. Or choose from one of the specialty pizzas, from the familiar (the 'Hawaiian' with bacon and pineapple) to the obscure... Read More

Culver's of Florence

South > Southwest

This Wisconsin-based restaurant serves custard made fresh daily with eggs, smoothies, coolers, sundaes, butter burgers, sandwiches, cheese curds, pot roast and is big on... Read more

This Wisconsin-based restaurant serves custard made fresh daily with eggs, smoothies, coolers, sundaes, butter burgers, sandwiches, cheese curds, pot roast and is big on fried chicken.

Bob Evans

North

Bob Evans offers good satisfying food in a country-style, family-friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices.A wide-ranging menu from the Turkey Florentine omelet, sausage... Read more

Bob Evans offers good satisfying food in a country-style, family-friendly atmosphere with reasonable prices.A wide-ranging menu from the Turkey Florentine omelet, sausage gravy and biscuits, cobb salad, grilled chicken stir-fry, country-fried steak, steak burgers and caramel pecan chocolate silk pie. There is also a special...... Read More

Chipotle

South > Southeast

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

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

Back Porch Saloon

North

This bar and eatery is where a saloon meets a sports bar, where you can watch AND play. Toss back a beer while you toss a bag in a game of outdoor cornhole. The Porch also... Read more

This bar and eatery is where a saloon meets a sports bar, where you can watch AND play. Toss back a beer while you toss a bag in a game of outdoor cornhole. The Porch also has four sand volleyball courts just outside the bar where you can watch co-ed leagues duke it out. Grab some pals for a friendly game of your own -- but we... Read More

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

Skyline Chili

South > Southwest

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

Cracker Barrel

North

Is Cracker Barrel a country-themed general store and gift shop, or is it a roadhouse with down-home good cookin'? Yes. It's both and a welcome site to travelers and local... Read more

Is Cracker Barrel a country-themed general store and gift shop, or is it a roadhouse with down-home good cookin'? Yes. It's both and a welcome site to travelers and local diners alike. If your favorite location is crowded, just sit and rock on the front porch while you wait, or browse through the wide array of gift items and... Read More