Restaurants with Outdoor Dining in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky

The Public House

West

Busy late-night haunt with a patio offering brews, cocktails, pub grub, and regular live entertainment.

Busy late-night haunt with a patio offering brews, cocktails, pub grub, and regular live entertainment.

The Pub Crestview Hills

South > Southwest

A true British Pub experience complete with brilliant food, drink, and genuine hospitality.

A true British Pub experience complete with brilliant food, drink, and genuine hospitality.

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.

Slatts

North

This relaxed neighborhood pub serves a menu ranging from spicy chicken spring rolls to filet mignon.

This relaxed neighborhood pub serves a menu ranging from spicy chicken spring rolls to filet mignon.

The Brew House

Uptown

Laid-back tavern serving pub fare such as burgers and meatloaf, as well as craft brews and cocktails.

Laid-back tavern serving pub fare such as burgers and meatloaf, as well as craft brews and cocktails.

Sprinkles Creamy Whip

West

Outdoor Soft Serve Ice Cream Stand

Outdoor Soft Serve Ice Cream Stand

The National Exemplar

East

Stylish eatery in the Best Western Mariemont Inn for American-style dishes, plus plates to share, wine, and craft beer.

Stylish eatery in the Best Western Mariemont Inn for American-style dishes, plus plates to share, wine, and craft beer.

El Camino Latin Street Food

Uptown

Latin-inspired restaurant with a focus on street food for people to grab and go.

Latin-inspired restaurant with a focus on street food for people to grab and go.

Awakenings Coffee - Hyde Park

East

The coffeehouse/wine bar located in busy Hyde Park Square is the perfect location to settle in with a cup of coffee by day or glass of wine by night. You will be instantly... Read more

The coffeehouse/wine bar located in busy Hyde Park Square is the perfect location to settle in with a cup of coffee by day or glass of wine by night. You will be instantly impressed by the wall of wines offered because, well, it's pretty big. This European-style cafe features many different varieties of coffee, espresso and tea... Read More

Silver Grove Dari-Bar

South > Southeast

A Tavola

Downtown

A Tavola, a bar, trattoria and pizzeria, is now open a few doors away from Senate Restaurant. The offer pizza and bruschetta cooked in a wood-fired oven, and a drink menu... Read more

A Tavola, a bar, trattoria and pizzeria, is now open a few doors away from Senate Restaurant. The offer pizza and bruschetta cooked in a wood-fired oven, and a drink menu of craft cocktails, micro brews, local beers and quality wines. They got their start doing pizza nights at Northside's Take the Cake cafe.

Richards Pizza

North

Local chain serving pizzas, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Local chain serving pizzas, calzones, steak sandwiches, and pasta in a casual setting since 1955. 

Nada

Downtown

Trendy Mexican cantina with outdoor seating, festive cocktails, and upscale fare in a chic setting.

Trendy Mexican cantina with outdoor seating, festive cocktails, and upscale fare in a chic setting.

Coffee Emporium

Downtown

Chill, vegetarian-friendly artisanal roaster with free WiFi and an eclectic menu of light bites.

Chill, vegetarian-friendly artisanal roaster with free WiFi and an eclectic menu of light bites.

Symphony Hotel Restaurant & Jazz Bar

Downtown

The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant features contemporary, seasonal New-American cuisine in a setting that combines stunning Italianate architecture with elegant historical... Read more

Make reservations for this fine dining restaurant, bar with live jazz, and boutique hotel across from Cincinnati's Music Hall. The elegant ambiance makes you feel like a special guest. Executive Chef Mirko Ravlic creates gorgeous dinners of New-American cuisine. The menu changes seasonally.

Ron's Roost

West

If the large white rooster perched out front is any indication, Ron's Roost is all about its fried chicken. The Roost is part family restaurant, part sports bar with a... Read more

If the large white rooster perched out front is any indication, Ron's Roost is all about its fried chicken. The Roost is part family restaurant, part sports bar with a stocked bar, sports memorabilia and flat-screen TVs.Enjoy country-style sides and entrees, including coleslaw, barbeque, seafood, mashed potatoes and chicken...... Read More

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. 

Trinity Irish Pub

North

Irish/American pub has over 20 beers on tap, and food from casual pub grub to upscale entrees. Entrees include Guinness-batter-dipped fish and chips, specialty burgers,... Read more

Irish/American pub has over 20 beers on tap, and food from casual pub grub to upscale entrees. Entrees include Guinness-batter-dipped fish and chips, specialty burgers, corned beef and cabbage. Steaks come from an open wood grill, and the flatbreads from a wood-burning brick oven. Enjy live music Wednesday-Saturday, and Trivia... Read More

Parkers Blue Ash Tavern

North

Traditinal American fare presented in a lodgelike room with a separate bar hosting live music.

Traditinal American fare presented in a lodgelike room with a separate bar hosting live music.

Pho Lang Thang

Downtown

Upbeat Vietnamese joint near Findlay Market for bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.

Upbeat Vietnamese joint near Findlay Market for bowls of pho and banh mi sandwiches.

Oakley Pub and Grill

Uptown

This cozy, casual pub with a heated patio serves American food with creative twists.

This cozy, casual pub with a heated patio serves American food with creative twists.

Sis's on Monmouth

South > Riverfront

Sis's offers a full bar, fine dining, and great music. Live music Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays including Nashville stars!

Sis's offers a full bar, fine dining, and great music. Live music Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and occasionally Sundays including Nashville stars!

Rock Bottom Brewery

Downtown

Brewpub chain offering house beers and upscale pub food and American fare.

Brewpub chain offering house beers and upscale pub food and American fare.

Zip Dip

West

Old-school parlor doling out creative cones, yogurt, and sundaes from a cozy window-serve locale.

Old-school parlor doling out creative cones, yogurt, and sundaes from a cozy window-serve locale.

Dingle House Irish Pub & Grub

North

Warm walls and stonework greet guests at this pub serving Irish and pub fare, with 100 beers and 17 TVs.

Warm walls and stonework greet guests at this pub serving Irish and pub fare, with 100 beers and 17 TVs.

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

York St. Cafe

South > Riverfront

Located in an 1880's-era pharmacy, York St. Cafe has your prescription for a great night out: It's a romantic restaurant, lounge, live music venue and art gallery all in... Read more

Located in an 1880's-era pharmacy, York St. Cafe has your prescription for a great night out: It's a romantic restaurant, lounge, live music venue and art gallery all in one. York St.'s Mercantile sells art, antiques and collectibles. 

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

Pho Kimmy

North

Functional resturant featuring pho and Vietnamese rice and noodle dishes, plus smoothies.

Functional resturant featuring pho and Vietnamese rice and noodle dishes, plus smoothies.

The Eagle Food and Beer Hall

North

Rustic-chic eatery and beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as friend chicken and spoonbread.

Rustic-chic eatery and beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as friend chicken and spoonbread.

City View Tavern

Uptown

Appropriately named for its view of the Cincinnati skyline, City View Tavern is a traditional, unpretentious bar located in Mount Adams. The patio is the most cherished... Read more

Appropriately named for its view of the Cincinnati skyline, City View Tavern is a traditional, unpretentious bar located in Mount Adams. The patio is the most cherished part of this little tavern because of its awesome view of the city. The burgers are said to rival those of Zip's in Mount Lookout, and the bloody Marys are...... Read More

Nicholson's Tavern & Pub

Downtown

Men in kilts serve a Scottish-American gastropub menu with beer and brown spirits plus live music.

Authentic Scottish tavern and pub across from the Aronoff Center. Enjoy classic British Isles dishes and American favorites, and a large selection of single-malt scotches.

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.

Revolution Rotisserie

Downtown

Rotisserie chicken sandwiches on grilled pita, salads, tasty sides, and whole/half birds. Make entrees vegetarian w/hummus, black beans, or extra veggies

Rotisserie chicken sandwiches on grilled pita, salads, tasty sides, and whole/half birds. Make entrees vegetarian w/hummus, black beans, or extra veggies

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.

Beer Sellar

South > Riverfront

Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports. You can dock your boat and pay $5 to board the riverboat... Read more

Beer Sellar offers sun, the Ohio River and live music. You can choose from 60 drafts and 135 bottles of imports. You can dock your boat and pay $5 to board the riverboat shuttle to Riverbend events and Reds and Bengals games. Though Beer Sellar hosts a number of European beers, the major focus is on domestic micro-brews. They... Read More

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. 

The Sandbar

East

Bar food & beverages served at seasonal (March-Oct.) spot for playing beach volleyball & cornhole.

Bar food & beverages served at seasonal (March-Oct.) spot for playing beach volleyball & cornhole.

Alfio's Buon Cibo

Uptown

Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.

Elevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.

The Gruff

South

Neapolitan-style pies, sandwiches, and craft brews round out the menu at this minimalist, airy outpost.

Neapolitan-style pies, sandwiches, and craft brews round out the menu at this minimalist, airy outpost.

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.

Chart House

South

High-end chain eatery serving seafood and steakhouse fare in a classy setting with a view.

High-end chain eatery serving seafood and steakhouse fare in a classy setting with a view.

Allyn's

Uptown

Allyn's is the kind of place you look for when you're on vacation. It has a laidback and fun atmosphere and serves food you might find if you were on the coast.... Read more

Allyn's is the kind of place you look for when you're on vacation. It has a laidback and fun atmosphere and serves food you might find if you were on the coast. Allyn's menu is very diverse, with items like Mexican enchiladas, Cajun catfish platter, alligator, jambalaya, wings and St. Louis ribs. There is a section on the menu... Read More

Dairy Queen

East

Nothing beats a frozen, candy-topped ice cream treat from Dairy Queen on a hot summer day. Known for its desserts, like Blizzards and ice cream cakes, Dairy Queen not only... Read more

Nothing beats a frozen, candy-topped ice cream treat from Dairy Queen on a hot summer day. Known for its desserts, like Blizzards and ice cream cakes, Dairy Queen not only satisfies the sweet tooth but hunger as well, with hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and salads. Some locations have a drive-through, while most have... Read More

Ramsey's Trailside

North

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

Dairy Corner

East

At the charming, family-owned Newtown Dairy Corner, the wall by their walk-up window is almost completely covered with descriptions and pictures of their tasty dessert... Read more

At the charming, family-owned Newtown Dairy Corner, the wall by their walk-up window is almost completely covered with descriptions and pictures of their tasty dessert offerings - give yourself some time to look over all the options! They've got everything from brownie sundaes, to milkshakes, floats to cones with dozens of...... Read More