The best restaurants in Kenton County

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

La Hacienda Supermarket is your local hookup for authentic Hispanic groceries, a fresh butcher shop, and a full taquería that actually satisfies cravings. Do an easy one-stop run, grab tacos for now, then stock the fridge for later...

From the Florence newsletter, September 10, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rustic Italian restaurant known for handmade pasta dishes, plus a rooftop space.

When weeknight dinner needs to actually taste like something, Asiana Crestview Hills Thai and Sushi is your move, with a full sushi bar and Thai recipes made the way they’re made in Thailand using super fresh fish and ingredients. Put it on this week’s rotation.

From the Florence newsletter, August 29, 2026

Sausage and pepperoni pizza parlor with a late-night menu and a bar serving cocktails such as Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.

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

Comfy bistro offering seasonal American fare & many wines in quaint, living-room-like surroundings.

Casual restaurant serving a Southern-style breakfast and brunch menu with mimosa options.