Southern
Find Restaurants Serving Southern Food in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
From popular local delicacies to hot new restaurants featuring gourmet takes on comfort-food favorites and fine dining for a romantic night for two, Cincinnati USA is making a name for itself as a foodie destination. USA Today even named the region one of "six small cities with big food scenes" due to the amazing revitalization of our restaurant scene, which offers plenty of dining options for every palate, including Southern comfort foods.
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Slim Chickens
North
Slim Chickens
North
Counter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides and desserts served in jars.
Counter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides and desserts served in jars.
Anchor Grill
South > Riverfront
Anchor Grill
South > Riverfront
Unassuming American diner serving familiar chow 24/7 in throwback digs with wood-paneled walls.
Unassuming American diner serving familiar chow 24/7 in throwback digs with wood-paneled walls.
Chandler's on Market
Southeast
Chandler's on Market
Southeast
Chandler's Restaurant is located in historic downtown Maysville and features an elegant dining atmosphere. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Chandler's Restaurant is located in historic downtown Maysville and features an elegant dining atmosphere. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Greyhound Tavern
South > Southwest
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.
Commonwealth Bistro
South
Commonwealth Bistro
South
Located in Covington's MainStrasse neighborhood, this bistro features Kentucky-style dinner and weekend brunch made with locally sourced ingredients.
Located in Covington's MainStrasse neighborhood, this bistro features Kentucky-style dinner and weekend brunch made with locally sourced ingredients.
LouVino OTR
Downtown
LouVino OTR
Downtown
Adventurous small plates with a Southern twist, served in a trendy, upbeat atmosphere. 60+ wines by the glass, beer, bourbon & cocktails.
Adventurous small plates with a Southern twist, served in a trendy, upbeat atmosphere. 60+ wines by the glass, beer, bourbon & cocktails.
B&A Street Kitchen
Downtown
B&A Street Kitchen
Downtown
Modern Tex-Mex and Southern favorites served all day in industrial-chic digs with a walk-up window.
Modern Tex-Mex and Southern favorites served all day in industrial-chic digs with a walk-up window.
The Purple Poulet
South > Riverfront
The Purple Poulet
South > Riverfront
Southern Bourbon Bistro with cuisine reminiscent of Charleston and New Orleans with a Kentucky infusion. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Southern Bourbon Bistro with cuisine reminiscent of Charleston and New Orleans with a Kentucky infusion. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Main Street Tavern
South
Main Street Tavern
South
Neighborhood establishment serving upscale bar food with a southern accent and craft cocktails.
Neighborhood establishment serving upscale bar food with a southern accent and craft cocktails.
Joella's Hot Chicken
South > Southwest
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.
Tousey House Tavern
South > Southwest
Tousey House Tavern
South > Southwest
Traditional Southern cuisine served in elegant dining rooms in a circa-1822 building. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Traditional Southern cuisine served in elegant dining rooms in a circa-1822 building. Part of The B-Line. Click here to learn more.
Joella's Hot Chicken
Downtown
Joella's Hot Chicken
Downtown
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.
The Eagle Food and Beer Hall
North
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.
SmoQ
North
SmoQ
North
Restaurant takes the concept of Southern slow-smoked barbecue and extends it to a large menu, including many unusual smoked items. In addition to hickory smoked pork and... Read more
Restaurant takes the concept of Southern slow-smoked barbecue and extends it to a large menu, including many unusual smoked items. In addition to hickory smoked pork and brisket, baby back and St. Louis ribs, they serve fried green tomatoes, chicken and dumplings, chicken and waffles, fried okra, corn chowder with lime-ancho... Read More
Log Cabin Inn
South > Southeast
Log Cabin Inn
South > Southeast
A trip to the Log Cabin Inn will make you feel like you've headed a few hundred miles farther south of its Covington location. The restaurant is located in a two-story... Read more
A trip to the Log Cabin Inn will make you feel like you've headed a few hundred miles farther south of its Covington location. The restaurant is located in a two-story cabin, where exposed logs, wooden beams and mismatched chairs and tables lend the diner a rustic feel. Log Cabin Inn serves up good old Southern steakhouse fare... Read More
Bluebird Restaurant
Uptown
Bluebird Restaurant
Uptown
The Bluebird, open since 1970, is a great place to get home-cooked food in Norwood. There are daily specials. It's fairly inexpensive here, and there's a nice... Read more
The Bluebird, open since 1970, is a great place to get home-cooked food in Norwood. There are daily specials. It's fairly inexpensive here, and there's a nice southern diner feel to the place.
LaDonna's Cafe
East
LaDonna's Cafe
East
LaDonna's opened in the fall of 2010 in the former Miguel's spot as a casual, all-American restaurant with a full bar and nice outdoor patio. Chef and owner Randy... Read more
LaDonna's opened in the fall of 2010 in the former Miguel's spot as a casual, all-American restaurant with a full bar and nice outdoor patio. Chef and owner Randy Baumgardt wanted to create a place to serve comfort food from scratch. Appetizers include Cold Poached Shrimp, gourmet pizzas and homemade soups. Entrees, also known... Read More
Smoke and Grits
North
Smoke and Grits
North
Owner Davidson Muldrow brings smoked ribs, shrimp and grits and fried chicken to the West Chester area. Muldrow uses applewood to smoke ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken... Read more
Owner Davidson Muldrow brings smoked ribs, shrimp and grits and fried chicken to the West Chester area. Muldrow uses applewood to smoke ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken and jerk chicken. He also offers fried chicken, cod and catfish, flat iron steak, rotisserie chicken and southern side dishes and five different sauces for...... Read More
Kenning's Circle K Restaurant
West
Kenning's Circle K Restaurant
West
A fine dining experience in Bridgetown with great variety on the menu, from homestyle to high class, like a traditional Kentucky hot brown to crab-crusted salmon in a... Read more
A fine dining experience in Bridgetown with great variety on the menu, from homestyle to high class, like a traditional Kentucky hot brown to crab-crusted salmon in a roasted pepper cream sauce. Don't miss the barbecue ribs slathered in their signature sauce or the daily drink specials. Kenning's caters especially to private... Read More
Family's Main Street Cafe
South > Southwest
Family's Main Street Cafe
South > Southwest
Family's is probably Walton's most popular restaurant. Owner Shelia Huffman grew up in the charming Boone County town, and employs some of her kin at Family's. You get... Read more
Family's is probably Walton's most popular restaurant. Owner Shelia Huffman grew up in the charming Boone County town, and employs some of her kin at Family's. You get made-from-scratch country cooking at Family's. Breakfast is served all day. The three blueberry or apple pancakes served with whipped cream are big... and tasty... Read More
