Find Family Friendly Restaurants in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

Kyoto

North

Named after the former imperial city of Japan, Kyoto specializes in sushi and other Japanese dishes that have won awards at Taste of Cincinnati and Taste of Blue Ash.... Read more

Named after the former imperial city of Japan, Kyoto specializes in sushi and other Japanese dishes that have won awards at Taste of Cincinnati and Taste of Blue Ash. Shipments of fresh fish arrive several times weekly, and the happy hour roll, made with shrimp tempura and spicy tuna, is a customer favorite. The menu also...... Read More

The Dip

North

It's a nice day and you're looking for a lite meal. Well, come down and take a 'dip' (oh, bad pun). This neighborhood eatery serves all-American food along with a... Read more

It's a nice day and you're looking for a lite meal. Well, come down and take a 'dip' (oh, bad pun). This neighborhood eatery serves all-American food along with a delicious selection of ice cream. The ocean theme makes you feel like you're having a day at the beach (these puns just don't stop). And if you want to bring along... Read More

deSha's

North

American tavern serving grill fare, beer & Sunday brunch in a lodge-style setting with a fireplace.

American tavern serving grill fare, beer & Sunday brunch in a lodge-style setting with a fireplace.

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.

Django Western Taco

Uptown

Unpretentious eatery offering refined, Tex-Mex dishes, inventive cocktails, and live music.

Unpretentious eatery offering refined, Tex-Mex dishes, inventive cocktails, and live music.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

East

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. 

Li'l Goodie Shoppe

North

The family-owned Li'l Goodie Shoppe has any kind of ice cream concoction and flavor you can imagine, from big sundaes to malts to flurries. They also serve non-fat yogurt... Read more

The family-owned Li'l Goodie Shoppe has any kind of ice cream concoction and flavor you can imagine, from big sundaes to malts to flurries. They also serve non-fat yogurt and homemade sherbet.They have a very popular drive-thru, but you can also walk right up to the windows and eat your treat on the shaded picnic tables.

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.

Paxton's Grill

East

Housed in one of Loveland's oldest buildings, Paxton's is a family-friendly establishment providing good food at reasonable prices in a comfortable setting.

Housed in one of Loveland's oldest buildings, Paxton's is a family-friendly establishment providing good food at reasonable prices in a comfortable setting.

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.

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.

Chipotle

West

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

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

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. 

Flipdaddy's Burgers & Beer

North

Gourmet burgers with global toppings and 60+ beers served on a patio and in a modern dining room.

Gourmet burgers with global toppings and 60+ beers served on a patio and in a modern dining room.

Venice on Vine

Downtown

Venice on Vine is run by Power Inspires Progress, a not-for-profit employment education program to help adults with employment barriers to have a job while studying for... Read more

Venice on Vine is run by Power Inspires Progress, a not-for-profit employment education program to help adults with employment barriers to have a job while studying for educational success. They offer pizzas, salads and hoagies. Catering available.

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

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. 

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. 

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. 

Buffalo Wings & Rings

East

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. 

Mr. Sushi

Uptown

We have the most affordable sushi with great quality.

We have the most affordable sushi with great quality.

Martino's on Vine

Uptown

Pittsburgh Steelers-themed eatery and bar serving Italian-American fare & signature hoagies.

Pittsburgh Steelers-themed eatery and bar serving Italian-American fare & signature hoagies.

Dewey's Pizza

North

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... 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

La Jaiba Seafood & Taqueria

North

Authentic Mexican food, tacos, tortas, and mariscos. 

Authentic Mexican food, tacos, tortas, and mariscos. 

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. They do not... 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. They do not have a freezer or fryer in the restaurants and believe that great food brings people together. All meat is hand trimmed in our kitchen, produce is delivered 6-7... 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.  

Basil 1791

North

Enjoy Pan-Asian staples including sushi, dumplings, noodles, curries, and stir-fries with a touch of Americana. 

Enjoy Pan-Asian staples including sushi, dumplings, noodles, curries, and stir-fries with a touch of Americana. 

Einstein Bros. Bagels

North

Einstein Bros Bagels wrote the book on bagels! But we didn't just stop there; Einstein Bros also boasts some of the best coffee... Read more

Einstein Bros Bagels wrote the book on bagels! But we didn't just stop there; Einstein Bros also boasts some of the best coffee & espresso - famously known as our Darn Good Coffee® - deli sandwiches, breakfast egg sandwiches, lunch catering, and delicious baked snacks and sweets. Watching what you eat? Then you came to the... 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.

Sweets & Meats BBQ

East

Carry out BBQ restaurant featuring smoked meats, homemade sides, and desserts. 

Carry out BBQ restaurant featuring smoked meats, homemade sides, and desserts. 

Dixie Chili and Deli

South > Southwest

Lunch, dinner or late-night, it's always a good time for Dixie. This area classic serves chili, sandwiches and salads at great prices and in a hurry. Try the six-way, with... Read more

Lunch, dinner or late-night, it's always a good time for Dixie. This area classic serves chili, sandwiches and salads at great prices and in a hurry. Try the six-way, with spaghetti, chili, cheese, beans and onions topped with fresh garlic. It's not the best for date night, but delicious when you're hanging out with friends.

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.

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

Boca

Downtown

Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant... Read more

Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant and inviting surroundings welcome guests for an evening cocktail, a small bite before a show at nearby theaters, a casual dinner with friends or a luxurious...... Read More

The Goody Shop

North

French Crust Cafe

Downtown

Charming cafe in Findlay Market for classic French fare, from breakfast to steak frites and cocktails.

Charming cafe in Findlay Market for classic French fare, from breakfast to steak frites and cocktails.

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. 

Half Day Cafe

North

Half Day Cafe is a classic neighborhood coffee spot and restaurant blending homeyness and sleek modern appeal. As the name suggests, you can enjoy morning coffee and... Read more

Half Day Cafe is a classic neighborhood coffee spot and restaurant blending homeyness and sleek modern appeal. As the name suggests, you can enjoy morning coffee and espresso inside or from the separate take-out entrance, plus delectable breakfast concoctions all day - like orange-stuffed French toast or egg strata. For lunch... Read More

Putz's Creamy Whip

West

Putz's has a rich tradition on the West Side of Cincinnati, as the family-owned business has been around since 1938. The walk-up ice-cream joint is located in an out-of-... Read more

Putz's has a rich tradition on the West Side of Cincinnati, as the family-owned business has been around since 1938. The walk-up ice-cream joint is located in an out-of-the-way spot near I-74 and Montana Avenue. But families flock to Putz's every summer because of their creamy ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes and more. The stand... Read More

Tickle Pickle

Uptown

Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.

Burgers named after rock 'n roll legends plus sides, shakes, beer, and desserts in a cozy space.

Frisch's Big Boy

South > Southeast

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

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Uptown

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. 

Trio Bistro

North

Comfortable, upmarket bistro serving American standards in stylish surroundings for over 20 years.

Comfortable, upmarket bistro serving American standards in stylish surroundings for over 20 years.

Ruby Tuesday

South > Southeast

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.

Chatters Bar and Grill

North

Located inside Springdale's Cinema 18 de Lux, Chatters makes dinner and a movie a favorable and flavorful experience. After 6 p.m. daily (except Tuesdays), Chatters offers... Read more

Located inside Springdale's Cinema 18 de Lux, Chatters makes dinner and a movie a favorable and flavorful experience. After 6 p.m. daily (except Tuesdays), Chatters offers a Dinner & Movie package ($21.95 per person) which includes admission to a movie, a half appetizer, your choice from the Burgers & More menu and a... 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