The best restaurants in Independence

Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.

2865 Dixie Hwy (Crestview Hills)

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

3610 Madison Pike (Fort Wright)

Chain offering pizza with a variety of crusts & other Italian staples for takeout & delivery.

5128 Taylor Mill Rd (Taylor Mill)

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

310 Mt Zion Rd Ste 1 (Florence)

Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

3100 Dixie Hwy (Erlanger)

Grilled sub sandwiches, fries & fresh-squeezed lemonade star at this counter-serve chain.

7820 US-42 (Florence)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

3480 Valley Plaza Pkwy (Fort Wright)

Standard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in.

485 Orphanage Rd (Fort Wright)

Chain sandwich shop serving a variety of Northeast-inspired hearty subs, both hot & cold.

7905 Dream St (Florence)

Low-key local counter-serve chain offering chili spaghetti, chili dogs & loaded chili bowls.

3716 Dixie Hwy (Erlanger)

Mexican chain serving customizable dishes, such as burrito bowls, over the counter.

280 Mt Zion Rd (Florence)

Chain restaurant offering burgers & other American standards, plus drive-thru service.

494 Orphanage Rd (Fort Wright)

Basic sit-down chain known for diner-style dishes garnished with signature Greek chili.

7340 Industrial Rd (Florence)

Chain offering pizza with a variety of crusts & other Italian staples for takeout & delivery.

579 Dudley Pike Road (Edgewood)

Basic sit-down chain known for diner-style dishes garnished with signature Greek chili.

7899 Mall Rd (Florence)

Basic sit-down chain known for diner-style dishes garnished with signature Greek chili.

5114 Taylor Mill Rd (Taylor Mill)

Basic sit-down chain known for diner-style dishes garnished with signature Greek chili.

3159 Dixie Hwy (Erlanger)

Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.

7915 Dream St (Florence)

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

2762 Town Center Blvd (Crestview Hills)

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

8050 US-42 (Florence)

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

2500 Dixie Hwy (Fort Mitchell)

Fast-food chain specializing in Cincinnati-style chili dishes & other comfort food.

286 Richwood Rd (Walton)

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

3163 Dixie Hwy (Erlanger)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

3436 Madison Pike #17 (Fort Wright)

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

2501 Dixie Hwy US 42 (Fort Mitchell)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

8050 Mall Rd (Florence)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

5060 Old Taylor Mill Rd (Taylor Mill)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

3420 Valley Plaza Pkwy (Fort Wright)

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

8030 Mall Rd (Florence)

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

251 AA Hwy (Wilder)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

1990 Highland Pike (Fort Wright)

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

508 Commonwealth Ave (Erlanger)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

2911 Dixie Hwy (Crestview Hills)

Relaxed billiard room, bar & tournament venue with high tables & a pub grub & pizza menu.

8147 Mall Rd (Florence)

Basic sit-down chain known for diner-style dishes garnished with signature Greek chili.

339 Richwood Rd (Walton)

Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in lively environs.

2881 Dixie Hwy Suite 8060 (Crestview Hills)

Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.

7673 Burlington Pike (Florence)

Fast-food chain serving signature beef, chicken & fish sliders, plus extras such as onion rings.

169 Winning Colors Dr (Walton)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

440 Mt Zion Rd (Florence)

Mexican chain serving customizable dishes, such as burrito bowls, over the counter.

3497 Valley Plaza Pkwy (Fort Wright)

Chain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.

2024 Harris Pike

Basic sit-down chain known for diner-style dishes garnished with signature Greek chili.

1968 Declaration Dr

Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.

2041 Centennial Blvd

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

2164 Declaration Dr

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

2030 Katie Ln

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

2093 Centennial Blvd

Chain offering pizza with a variety of crusts & other Italian staples for takeout & delivery.

2047 Harris Pike

Chain offering pizza with a variety of crusts & other Italian staples for takeout & delivery.

5880 Merchants St (Florence)

Relaxed Mexican restaurant offering fajitas and margaritas plus a patio, and a kids' menu.

8860 US-42 (Florence)

Breakfasts, pancakes, waffles and lunch fare in a cozy setting with an on-site apiary.

480 Erlanger Rd (Erlanger)

Cheery regional coffeehouse chain serving specialty drinks, smoothies & baked goods.

8529 US-42 (Florence)

LaRosa's Pizza Mt. Zion handles the weeknight scramble with easy pick up and neighborhood delivery, serving LaRosa family recipes from…

280 Mt Zion Rd (Florence)

Japanese option with entrees, sushi & tabletop hibachi cooking, plus tropical cocktails.

7155 Houston Rd (Florence)

Pizza & sandwich cafe with a lively patio beer garden hosting karaoke, DJ & live-music weekends.

288 Main St (Florence)

Casual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.

2949 Dixie Hwy (Crestview Hills)

Standard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in.

643 Stevenson Rd (Erlanger)

Counter-order restaurant serving design-your-own Italian food including wraps, pastas & salads.

7727 Mall Rd Ste C (Florence)

Family-run since 2013, Lita's Tacos is the local fix for legit steak and chicken tacos, loaded nachos, and those surprisingly addictive…

4973 Houston Rd (Florence)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

7951 Mall Rd (Florence)

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

5000 Houston Rd (Florence)

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

7852 Mall Rd (Florence)

Casual Mexican restaurant with a kids' menu known for its authentic tacos.

7101 Dixie Hwy (Florence)

Tacos, burritos, and other Mexican meals are offered in this casual space with a patio.

621 Stevenson Rd (Erlanger)

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

2905 Dixie Hwy (Crestview Hills)

Straightforward eatery serving Mexican eats, including tacos, burritos and quesadillas.

8211 US-42 (Florence)

Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.

5990 Fuller St (Florence)

Florence folks keep Tacos Los Compadres 2 on speed dial for juicy birria, al pastor shaved to order, and tortas that are comically huge,…

7134 Turfway Rd (Florence)

Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.

2899 Dixie Hwy (Crestview Hills)

When you want a laid-back spot that nails craveable pies and fresh salads, Dewey's Pizza - Union keeps taps pouring local brews from…

8901 US-42 Suite A (Union)

Skip the same old takeout and treat yourself to La Hiro Sushi and Sweets, a family run spot rolling fresh, thoughtful sushi alongside…

8645 Haines Dr (Florence)

Standard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in.

8667 US-42 (Florence)

Tacos, tortas & other classic Mexican grub in an unassuming counter-serve restaurant.

8645 Haines Dr # A (Florence)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

4953 Houston Rd (Florence)

When weeknight dinner needs to actually taste like something, Asiana Crestview Hills Thai and Sushi is your move, with a full sushi bar and…

2886 Town Center Blvd (Crestview Hills)

Casual restaurant chain featuring a variety of seafood dishes (including crab, lobster, shrimp and salmon) and steak.

7921 Dream St (Florence)

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

8554 US-42 (Florence)

When the craving hits this week, Bourbon House Pizza brings legit Chicago-style deep dish that eats like a meal. Not into fork-and-knife…

7500 Oakbrook Dr (Florence)

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

7250 Houston Rd (Florence)

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

8020 Burlington Pike (Florence)

Gourmet burgers, pizzas, wraps and shareable apps pair with an indoor stage for legit live shows and a wall of TVs for every game. Blind…

8537 US-42 Ste 6 (Florence)

Family-owned wing specialist serving comfort foods like BBQ & burgers in casual digs with a patio.

9910 Berberich Dr (Florence)

Shabu-shabu & other classic Japanese fare in a simply decorated space with sushi bar & tatami room.

7149 Manderlay Dr (Florence)