The best restaurants in Cincinnati
94 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsEl Trompo Mexican Grill West Chester
RestaurantsMexican restaurant featuring traditional eats such as tacos, fajitas and burritos, plus cocktails and beer.
El Trompo Mexican Grill West Chester
RestaurantsBravo! Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsUpscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza & cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.
Bravo! Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsDewey's Pizza - Union
RestaurantsCasual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.
Dewey's Pizza - Union
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom
RestaurantsZOZO'S
RestaurantsCasual restaurant for sushi and Japanese noodles, plus tacos, katsu and tempura.
ZOZO'S
RestaurantsAsami Hibachi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly, contemporary, eatery offering Japanese dishes such as sushi rolls and hibachi plates.
Asami Hibachi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsMama’s on Main
RestaurantsRustic Italian restaurant known for handmade pasta dishes, plus a rooftop space.
Mama’s on Main
RestaurantsLa Hiro Sushi and Sweets
RestaurantsFamily-run, casual restaurant offering sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes, many made with fresh ingredients.
La Hiro Sushi and Sweets
RestaurantsDonatos Pizza
RestaurantsChain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.
Donatos Pizza
RestaurantsJag's Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsUpmarket surf 'n' turf with mahogany-lined dining rooms, plus a lounge hosting live music.
Jag's Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsUdon Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsHome-style Thai fare (including curries and noodles) and sushi restaurant, serving lunch and dinner.
Udon Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsLaRosa's Pizza Hebron
RestaurantsChain offering pizza with a variety of crusts & other Italian staples for takeout & delivery.
LaRosa's Pizza Hebron
RestaurantsCaruso's Ristorante & Bar
RestaurantsItalian eatery featuring classic pizzas and housemade pasta plus craft beer, wine and cocktails.
Caruso's Ristorante & Bar
RestaurantsSawasdee Thai Cuisine & Sushi
RestaurantsStraightforward eatery offering Thai staples like curries & noodles with custom spice levels.
Sawasdee Thai Cuisine & Sushi
RestaurantsSushi Samurais
RestaurantsCasual Japanese sushi specialist also serving soups & hot entrees like teriyaki & katsu.
Sushi Samurais
RestaurantsKawa Revolving Sushi
RestaurantsKid-friendly place for conveyor-belt sushi and other Japanese eats.
Kawa Revolving Sushi
RestaurantsSnappy Tomato Pizza
RestaurantsStandard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in.
Snappy Tomato Pizza
RestaurantsLA TORTA LOCA
RestaurantsTacos, tortas & other classic Mexican grub in an unassuming counter-serve restaurant.
LA TORTA LOCA
RestaurantsSnappy Tomato Pizza
RestaurantsStandard pizza chain offering a variety of eats such as pasta, subs & wings for delivery or dine-in.
Snappy Tomato Pizza
RestaurantsAsiana Thai and Sushi of Hyde Park
RestaurantsSimple, relaxed restaurant offering Thai cuisine such as stir-fries, noodles & sushi.
Asiana Thai and Sushi of Hyde Park
RestaurantsAgaves Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFamiliar Mexican fare, imported draft beer & jumbo margaritas served in a laid-back setting.
Agaves Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsAsiana Crestview Hills Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsSushi and Thai cuisine are served at this casual restaurant with a cozy vibe.
Asiana Crestview Hills Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsRed Lobster
RestaurantsCasual restaurant chain featuring a variety of seafood dishes (including crab, lobster, shrimp and salmon) and steak.
Red Lobster
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsBourbon House Pizza
RestaurantsNeighborhood parlor dishing up Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza in a cozy setting.
Bourbon House Pizza
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsDave & Buster's Florence
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
Dave & Buster's Florence
RestaurantsBlind Squirrel - Florence
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant with burgers, pizza and seafood dishes, plus a large bar and patio.
Blind Squirrel - Florence
RestaurantsDrake's Florence
RestaurantsEatery & bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.
Drake's Florence
RestaurantsBuffalo Bobs Family Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned wing specialist serving comfort foods like BBQ & burgers in casual digs with a patio.
Buffalo Bobs Family Restaurant
RestaurantsMatsuya Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsShabu-shabu & other classic Japanese fare in a simply decorated space with sushi bar & tatami room.
Matsuya Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsSammy's Craft Burgers & Beers
RestaurantsCincinnati sports night needs two things: a juicy, hand-pattied brisket-and-sirloin burger and a proper tap list. Sammy's Craft Burgers &…
Sammy's Craft Burgers & Beers
RestaurantsIzen's Drunken Bento
RestaurantsWhether you’re plotting a sushi roll lineup or chasing bulgogi comfort, Izen's Drunken Bento keeps Clifton happy with fresh rolls,…
Izen's Drunken Bento
RestaurantsVietnamese Noodles & Sandwiches
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering Vietnamese fare such as pho, bun bo hue, and banh mi.
Vietnamese Noodles & Sandwiches
RestaurantsEli's BBQ - Riverside
RestaurantsLow-key barbecue joint with some backyard seating, serving pulled pork, ribs & other classics.
Eli's BBQ - Riverside
RestaurantsSacred Beast Diner OTR
RestaurantsTrendy destination featuring modern takes on classic diner plates in a sophisticated, airy interior.
Sacred Beast Diner OTR
RestaurantsHeyday
RestaurantsStraightforward joint dishing up classic American fare such as burgers, fries, and tater tots.
Heyday
RestaurantsGoodfellas Pizzeria - Mainstrasse
RestaurantsSausage and pepperoni pizza parlor with a late-night menu and a bar serving cocktails such as Manhattans and Old Fashioneds.
Goodfellas Pizzeria - Mainstrasse
RestaurantsPho Lang Thang
RestaurantsUpbeat Vietnamese joint inside Findlay Market for bowls of pho & banh mi sandwiches.
Pho Lang Thang
RestaurantsCafé Alma
RestaurantsCozy cafe offering a Mediterranean-style brunch menu with vegetarian and vegan options.
Café Alma
RestaurantsThe Echo
RestaurantsOpened in 1945, this neighborhood fixture offers ample portions of comfort food plus a full bar.
The Echo
RestaurantsTAGLIO OTR
RestaurantsCasual eatery for classic pizzas (including Detroit-style and gluten-free options), plus salads and fried appetizers.
TAGLIO OTR
RestaurantsCourt Street Kitchen
RestaurantsOld-world and contemporary influences are blended together on the menu at this chic eatery.
Court Street Kitchen
RestaurantsAdriatico's
RestaurantsEasygoing, brick-lined joint offering classic pizzas, subs & salads, plus many craft beers on tap.
Adriatico's
RestaurantsWings and Rings
RestaurantsModern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.
Wings and Rings
RestaurantsCloud 9 Sushi
RestaurantsUnpretentious, upbeat sushi bar with specialty rolls, cocktails, half-price specials & late hours.
Cloud 9 Sushi
RestaurantsMt. Lookout Tavern
RestaurantsHosting live music on weekends, this buzzing bar features big-screen TVs & serves classic pub fare.
Mt. Lookout Tavern
RestaurantsStylish spot with high ceilings & decorative tiles serving tapas, Latin entrees & cocktails.
P & S Family Diner
RestaurantsCheery institution dishing up diner standards, including chili, burgers & breakfast.
P & S Family Diner
RestaurantsO'Bryon's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsClassic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room & a rooftop patio.
O'Bryon's Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLucius BBQ
RestaurantsSmoked meats & craft beer served in an upbeat, industrial-chic venue with a patio & local bands.
Lucius BBQ
RestaurantsPig Candy BBQ
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving BBQ classics like brisket and waffle dishes, along with an outdoor patio.
Pig Candy BBQ
RestaurantsThe Original Pancake House
RestaurantsSignature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
The Original Pancake House
RestaurantsThe Turf Club
RestaurantsA quirky joint doling out beers & jumbo burgers with adventurous toppings in a neon-lit room.
The Turf Club
RestaurantsMilkman
RestaurantsSnappy hamburger joint dishing up classic burgers and fries, plus boozy and non-alcoholic milkshakes.
Milkman
RestaurantsKTOWN BBQ & HOTPOT
RestaurantsAll-you-can-eat restaurant for classic Korean barbecue (with nonstick grills) and hot pot options.
KTOWN BBQ & HOTPOT
RestaurantsKeystone's Mac Shack
RestaurantsFast-casual eatery known for mac 'n' cheese dishes in a retro-styled space.
Keystone's Mac Shack
RestaurantsVV The Italian Experience
RestaurantsCasual Italian coffee shop offering espresso drinks, pastries, and classic meals paired with wine, beer, or cocktails.
VV The Italian Experience
RestaurantsWild Eggs
RestaurantsRestaurant chain serving breakfast, sandwiches & salads in a warm, contemporary setting.
Wild Eggs
RestaurantsRosie's Italian
RestaurantsEast Coast-style Italian joint serving pizzas and cocktails, plus a wine list, in a cozy space.
Rosie's Italian
RestaurantsBite Restaurant
RestaurantsQuaint BYOB eatery offering organic mains & housemade desserts in rustic surrounds.
Bite Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Gruff
RestaurantsNeapolitan-style pies, sandwiches & craft brews round out the menu at this minimalist, airy outpost.
The Gruff
RestaurantsMetropole
RestaurantsChic American outfit serving seasonal, fireplace-cooked cuisine & cocktails in the 21c Museum Hotel.
Metropole
RestaurantsKrueger's Tavern
RestaurantsStylish, seasonal New American kitchen with a menu of small & large plates.
Krueger's Tavern
RestaurantsGoodfellas Pizzeria - OTR
RestaurantsLocal pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, subs & calzones in a relaxed, stylish setting.
Goodfellas Pizzeria - OTR
RestaurantsIncline Public House
RestaurantsThis laid-back gastropub has a seasonal outdoor deck with skyline views & an American menu.
Incline Public House
RestaurantsZip's Cafe
RestaurantsBurgers, fried fish sandwiches & other pub-grub classics go alongside beer at this longtime hangout.
Zip's Cafe
RestaurantsIchiban
RestaurantsSushi bar serving traditional Japanese noodles & skewers in a stylish setting.
Ichiban
RestaurantsSwensons Drive-In
RestaurantsCasual fast food chain serving freshly made burgers, fries and shakes at a drive-in window.
Swensons Drive-In
RestaurantsHangOverEasy
RestaurantsFrench toast, burgers, draft beers & cocktails in a diner & bar with a hip vibe & patio seating.
HangOverEasy
RestaurantsFireside Pizza
RestaurantsAiry, industrial-style venue with a full bar featuring wood-fired pizzas & rotating microbrews.
Fireside Pizza
RestaurantsIvory House
RestaurantsCreative menu for surf-and-turf fare, plus cocktails and wine served in elegant surroundings.
Ivory House
RestaurantsThe Eagle OTR
RestaurantsConvivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.
The Eagle OTR
RestaurantsMidwest Best BBQ and Creamery
RestaurantsCasual eatery for smoked fare like brisket, pulled pork and ribs sandwiches, plus Mac-n-cheese.
Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery
RestaurantsThe Original Pancake House
RestaurantsSignature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.
The Original Pancake House
RestaurantsEli's BBQ - Findlay
RestaurantsBarbecue joint known for ribs, pulled pork, and other classics, plus live entertainment.
Eli's BBQ - Findlay
RestaurantsBouquet Restaurant
RestaurantsComfy bistro offering seasonal American fare & many wines in quaint, living-room-like surroundings.
Bouquet Restaurant
RestaurantsYouYu
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring a menu of Balinese, Nepalese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Vietnamese dishes.
YouYu
RestaurantsFrench Toast Heaven
RestaurantsCasual destination for a range of French toast dishes, breakfast plates, omelets and lunch entrees.
French Toast Heaven
RestaurantsMaplewood Kitchen and Bar
RestaurantsSpacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables & greenery.
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
RestaurantsTea n Bowl Malaysian and Thai Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual, Thai, Malaysian restaurant also serving ramen, nasi lemak and bubble tea, plus selling trinkets.
Tea n Bowl Malaysian and Thai Cuisine
RestaurantsPepp & Dolores
RestaurantsUpmarket destination offering family-style Italian dishes, plus homemade pasta & bread.
Pepp & Dolores
RestaurantsAlfio's Buon Cibo
RestaurantsElevated eatery featuring Italian dishes with an Argentinean twist & cocktails in an intimate space.
Alfio's Buon Cibo
RestaurantsSotto
RestaurantsBasement dining spot with an austere brick-&-wood interior serving inventive rustic Italian cuisine.
Sotto
RestaurantsSleepy Bee Cafe - Downtown
RestaurantsKid-friendly spot serving breakfast staples, including pancakes and sandwiches, alongside brunch fare, coffee and mimosas.
Sleepy Bee Cafe - Downtown
Restaurants6 'N The Mornin'
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a Southern-style breakfast and brunch menu with mimosa options.
6 'N The Mornin'
RestaurantsThe Farm
RestaurantsFamily-run restaurant, with a simple interior and a pole barn-style building, serving familiar fare from home-cooking classics to buffet…
The Farm
RestaurantsMontgomery Inn The Boathouse
RestaurantsVeteran barbecue chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus grills, salads & seafood.
Montgomery Inn The Boathouse
RestaurantsThe Oak Tavern
RestaurantsUnpretentious sports bar with patio seating & multiple TVs, plus pub fare & live music.
The Oak Tavern
RestaurantsBRU Burger Bar - Downtown Cincinnati
RestaurantsA chic spot for burgers (over a dozen varieties) & other bites paired with a lengthy beer list.
BRU Burger Bar - Downtown Cincinnati
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