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

2899 Dixie Hwy (Crestview Hills)

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

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Mexican restaurant featuring traditional eats such as tacos, fajitas and burritos, plus cocktails and beer.

9037 Union Centre Blvd Ste A (West Chester Township)

Mexican restaurant featuring traditional eats such as tacos, fajitas and burritos, plus cocktails and beer.

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Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza & cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.

9436 Water Front Dr (West Chester Township)

Upscale-casual Italian chain serving pasta, grilled dishes, pizza & cocktails amid Roman-ruin decor.

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Pizza Hut

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

1960 N Bend Rd Suite J (Hebron)

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

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

8901 US-42 Suite A (Union)

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

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Mellow Mushroom

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Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

9238 Floer Dr (West Chester Township)

Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

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ZOZO'S

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Casual restaurant for sushi and Japanese noodles, plus tacos, katsu and tempura.

5991 N Jefferson St (Burlington)

Casual restaurant for sushi and Japanese noodles, plus tacos, katsu and tempura.

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Casual, kid-friendly, contemporary, eatery offering Japanese dishes such as sushi rolls and hibachi plates.

8146 Princeton Glendale Rd (West Chester Township)

Casual, kid-friendly, contemporary, eatery offering Japanese dishes such as sushi rolls and hibachi plates.

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Mama’s on Main

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

621 Main St (Covington)

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

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Family-run, casual restaurant offering sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes, many made with fresh ingredients.

8645 Haines Dr (Florence)

Family-run, casual restaurant offering sushi rolls and traditional Japanese dishes, many made with fresh ingredients.

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Donatos Pizza

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

1800 Patrick Dr (Burlington)

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

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Upmarket surf 'n' turf with mahogany-lined dining rooms, plus a lounge hosting live music.

5980 West Chester Rd (West Chester Township)

Upmarket surf 'n' turf with mahogany-lined dining rooms, plus a lounge hosting live music.

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Home-style Thai fare (including curries and noodles) and sushi restaurant, serving lunch and dinner.

8179 Princeton Glendale Rd K (West Chester Township)

Home-style Thai fare (including curries and noodles) and sushi restaurant, serving lunch and dinner.

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

3065 N Bend Rd (Hebron)

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

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Italian eatery featuring classic pizzas and housemade pasta plus craft beer, wine and cocktails.

6765 Dixie Hwy (Fairfield)

Italian eatery featuring classic pizzas and housemade pasta plus craft beer, wine and cocktails.

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Straightforward eatery offering Thai staples like curries & noodles with custom spice levels.

6064 West Chester Rd (West Chester Township)

Straightforward eatery offering Thai staples like curries & noodles with custom spice levels.

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Sushi Samurais

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Casual Japanese sushi specialist also serving soups & hot entrees like teriyaki & katsu.

9326 Union Centre Blvd (West Chester Township)

Casual Japanese sushi specialist also serving soups & hot entrees like teriyaki & katsu.

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Kid-friendly place for conveyor-belt sushi and other Japanese eats.

11381 Montgomery Rd

Kid-friendly place for conveyor-belt sushi and other Japanese eats.

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

8667 US-42 (Florence)

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

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LA TORTA LOCA

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

8645 Haines Dr # A (Florence)

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

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

6111 Burgundy Hill Dr Ste C (Burlington)

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

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Simple, relaxed restaurant offering Thai cuisine such as stir-fries, noodles & sushi.

3922 Edwards Rd

Simple, relaxed restaurant offering Thai cuisine such as stir-fries, noodles & sushi.

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Familiar Mexican fare, imported draft beer & jumbo margaritas served in a laid-back setting.

2010 N Bend Rd (Hebron)

Familiar Mexican fare, imported draft beer & jumbo margaritas served in a laid-back setting.

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Texas Roadhouse

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

4953 Houston Rd (Florence)

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

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Sushi and Thai cuisine are served at this casual restaurant with a cozy vibe.

2886 Town Center Blvd (Crestview Hills)

Sushi and Thai cuisine are served at this casual restaurant with a cozy vibe.

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Red Lobster

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

7921 Dream St (Florence)

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

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Culver’s

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

8554 US-42 (Florence)

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

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Neighborhood parlor dishing up Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza in a cozy setting.

7500 Oakbrook Dr (Florence)

Neighborhood parlor dishing up Chicago-style, deep-dish pizza in a cozy setting.

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Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

7250 Houston Rd (Florence)

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

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

8020 Burlington Pike (Florence)

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

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Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

781 Heights Blvd (Florence)

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

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Laid-back restaurant with burgers, pizza and seafood dishes, plus a large bar and patio.

8537 US-42 Ste 6 (Florence)

Laid-back restaurant with burgers, pizza and seafood dishes, plus a large bar and patio.

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Drake's Florence

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Eatery & bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.

6805 Houston Rd #900 (Florence)

Eatery & bar serving craft beers, burgers, sushi & pub grub in a lively, contemporary space.

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

9910 Berberich Dr (Florence)

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

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

7149 Manderlay Dr (Florence)

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

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Cincinnati sports night needs two things: a juicy, hand-pattied brisket-and-sirloin burger and a proper tap list. Sammy's Craft Burgers &…

4767 Creek Rd · ✓ checked Jul 30

Cincinnati sports night needs two things: a juicy, hand-pattied brisket-and-sirloin burger and a proper tap list. Sammy's Craft Burgers & Beers in Blue Ash delivers both with more than 25 craft beers on tap and lots of TVs so you never miss the play.

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Whether you’re plotting a sushi roll lineup or chasing bulgogi comfort, Izen's Drunken Bento keeps Clifton happy with fresh rolls,…

212 W McMillan St · ✓ checked Jul 30

Whether you’re plotting a sushi roll lineup or chasing bulgogi comfort, Izen's Drunken Bento keeps Clifton happy with fresh rolls, satisfying Korean plates, and a lively, compact vibe that somehow makes everything taste better. Grab a friend, order too much, discover a new favorite.

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Casual restaurant offering Vietnamese fare such as pho, bun bo hue, and banh mi.

8990 Princeton Glendale Rd (West Chester Township)

Casual restaurant offering Vietnamese fare such as pho, bun bo hue, and banh mi.

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Low-key barbecue joint with some backyard seating, serving pulled pork, ribs & other classics.

3313 Riverside Dr

Low-key barbecue joint with some backyard seating, serving pulled pork, ribs & other classics.

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Trendy destination featuring modern takes on classic diner plates in a sophisticated, airy interior.

1437 Vine St

Trendy destination featuring modern takes on classic diner plates in a sophisticated, airy interior.

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Heyday

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Straightforward joint dishing up classic American fare such as burgers, fries, and tater tots.

1527 Madison Rd

Straightforward joint dishing up classic American fare such as burgers, fries, and tater tots.

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

603 Main St (Covington)

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

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Pho Lang Thang

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Upbeat Vietnamese joint inside Findlay Market for bowls of pho & banh mi sandwiches.

1828 Race St

Upbeat Vietnamese joint inside Findlay Market for bowls of pho & banh mi sandwiches.

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Café Alma

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Cozy cafe offering a Mediterranean-style brunch menu with vegetarian and vegan options.

6111 Montgomery Rd

Cozy cafe offering a Mediterranean-style brunch menu with vegetarian and vegan options.

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The Echo

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Opened in 1945, this neighborhood fixture offers ample portions of comfort food plus a full bar.

3510 Edwards Rd

Opened in 1945, this neighborhood fixture offers ample portions of comfort food plus a full bar.

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TAGLIO OTR

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Casual eatery for classic pizzas (including Detroit-style and gluten-free options), plus salads and fried appetizers.

56 E 12th St

Casual eatery for classic pizzas (including Detroit-style and gluten-free options), plus salads and fried appetizers.

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Old-world and contemporary influences are blended together on the menu at this chic eatery.

7 E Court St

Old-world and contemporary influences are blended together on the menu at this chic eatery.

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Adriatico's

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Easygoing, brick-lined joint offering classic pizzas, subs & salads, plus many craft beers on tap.

113 W McMillan St

Easygoing, brick-lined joint offering classic pizzas, subs & salads, plus many craft beers on tap.

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Wings and Rings

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Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.

4615 Factory Colony Ln

Modern sports bar with a wide range of wing flavors, plus other pub eats & kids' deals.

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Cloud 9 Sushi

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Unpretentious, upbeat sushi bar with specialty rolls, cocktails, half-price specials & late hours.

1018 Delta Ave

Unpretentious, upbeat sushi bar with specialty rolls, cocktails, half-price specials & late hours.

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Hosting live music on weekends, this buzzing bar features big-screen TVs & serves classic pub fare.

3209 Linwood Ave · ✓ checked Aug 7

Hosting live music on weekends, this buzzing bar features big-screen TVs & serves classic pub fare.

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Stylish spot with high ceilings & decorative tiles serving tapas, Latin entrees & cocktails.

501 Race St

Stylish spot with high ceilings & decorative tiles serving tapas, Latin entrees & cocktails.

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Cheery institution dishing up diner standards, including chili, burgers & breakfast.

3512 Springdale Rd

Cheery institution dishing up diner standards, including chili, burgers & breakfast.

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Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room & a rooftop patio.

1998 Madison Rd

Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room & a rooftop patio.

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Lucius BBQ

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Smoked meats & craft beer served in an upbeat, industrial-chic venue with a patio & local bands.

1131 Broadway

Smoked meats & craft beer served in an upbeat, industrial-chic venue with a patio & local bands.

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Pig Candy BBQ

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Relaxed eatery serving BBQ classics like brisket and waffle dishes, along with an outdoor patio.

5901 Kellogg Ave

Relaxed eatery serving BBQ classics like brisket and waffle dishes, along with an outdoor patio.

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Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.

8355 Beechmont Ave

Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.

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The Turf Club

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A quirky joint doling out beers & jumbo burgers with adventurous toppings in a neon-lit room.

4618 Eastern Ave

A quirky joint doling out beers & jumbo burgers with adventurous toppings in a neon-lit room.

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Milkman

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Snappy hamburger joint dishing up classic burgers and fries, plus boozy and non-alcoholic milkshakes.

1106 Race St

Snappy hamburger joint dishing up classic burgers and fries, plus boozy and non-alcoholic milkshakes.

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All-you-can-eat restaurant for classic Korean barbecue (with nonstick grills) and hot pot options.

3836 Paxton Ave

All-you-can-eat restaurant for classic Korean barbecue (with nonstick grills) and hot pot options.

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Fast-casual eatery known for mac 'n' cheese dishes in a retro-styled space.

2612 Short Vine St

Fast-casual eatery known for mac 'n' cheese dishes in a retro-styled space.

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Casual Italian coffee shop offering espresso drinks, pastries, and classic meals paired with wine, beer, or cocktails.

1026 Delta Ave

Casual Italian coffee shop offering espresso drinks, pastries, and classic meals paired with wine, beer, or cocktails.

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Wild Eggs

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Restaurant chain serving breakfast, sandwiches & salads in a warm, contemporary setting.

301 E 4th St

Restaurant chain serving breakfast, sandwiches & salads in a warm, contemporary setting.

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Rosie's Italian

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East Coast-style Italian joint serving pizzas and cocktails, plus a wine list, in a cozy space.

300 E 7th St

East Coast-style Italian joint serving pizzas and cocktails, plus a wine list, in a cozy space.

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Bite Restaurant

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Quaint BYOB eatery offering organic mains & housemade desserts in rustic surrounds.

1279 OH-131 (Milford)

Quaint BYOB eatery offering organic mains & housemade desserts in rustic surrounds.

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The Gruff

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

129 E 2nd St (Covington)

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

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Metropole

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Chic American outfit serving seasonal, fireplace-cooked cuisine & cocktails in the 21c Museum Hotel.

609 Walnut St

Chic American outfit serving seasonal, fireplace-cooked cuisine & cocktails in the 21c Museum Hotel.

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Krueger's Tavern

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Stylish, seasonal New American kitchen with a menu of small & large plates.

1313 Vine St

Stylish, seasonal New American kitchen with a menu of small & large plates.

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Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, subs & calzones in a relaxed, stylish setting.

1211 Main St

Local pizzeria chain serving NY-style pies, subs & calzones in a relaxed, stylish setting.

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This laid-back gastropub has a seasonal outdoor deck with skyline views & an American menu.

2601 W 8th St

This laid-back gastropub has a seasonal outdoor deck with skyline views & an American menu.

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Zip's Cafe

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Burgers, fried fish sandwiches & other pub-grub classics go alongside beer at this longtime hangout.

1036 Delta Ave · ✓ checked Aug 7

Burgers, fried fish sandwiches & other pub-grub classics go alongside beer at this longtime hangout.

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Ichiban

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Sushi bar serving traditional Japanese noodles & skewers in a stylish setting.

1020 Delta Ave

Sushi bar serving traditional Japanese noodles & skewers in a stylish setting.

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Casual fast food chain serving freshly made burgers, fries and shakes at a drive-in window.

3628 Madison Rd

Casual fast food chain serving freshly made burgers, fries and shakes at a drive-in window.

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HangOverEasy

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French toast, burgers, draft beers & cocktails in a diner & bar with a hip vibe & patio seating.

13 W Charlton St

French toast, burgers, draft beers & cocktails in a diner & bar with a hip vibe & patio seating.

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Fireside Pizza

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Airy, industrial-style venue with a full bar featuring wood-fired pizzas & rotating microbrews.

773 E McMillan St

Airy, industrial-style venue with a full bar featuring wood-fired pizzas & rotating microbrews.

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Ivory House

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Creative menu for surf-and-turf fare, plus cocktails and wine served in elegant surroundings.

2998 Harrison Ave

Creative menu for surf-and-turf fare, plus cocktails and wine served in elegant surroundings.

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The Eagle OTR

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Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.

1342 Vine St

Convivial eatery & beer hall dishing up Southern classics such as fried chicken & spoonbread.

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Casual eatery for smoked fare like brisket, pulled pork and ribs sandwiches, plus Mac-n-cheese.

669 Justice Ct (Loveland)

Casual eatery for smoked fare like brisket, pulled pork and ribs sandwiches, plus Mac-n-cheese.

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Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.

9977 Montgomery Rd

Signature pancakes & other American breakfast classics all day in a casual setting.

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Barbecue joint known for ribs, pulled pork, and other classics, plus live entertainment.

133 W Elder St

Barbecue joint known for ribs, pulled pork, and other classics, plus live entertainment.

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

519 Main St (Covington)

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

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YouYu

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Casual eatery featuring a menu of Balinese, Nepalese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Vietnamese dishes.

1000 Broadway

Casual eatery featuring a menu of Balinese, Nepalese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Vietnamese dishes.

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Casual destination for a range of French toast dishes, breakfast plates, omelets and lunch entrees.

4633 Montgomery Rd

Casual destination for a range of French toast dishes, breakfast plates, omelets and lunch entrees.

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Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables & greenery.

525 Race St

Spacious cafe for Californian cuisine for breakfast through dinner amid wooden tables & greenery.

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Casual, Thai, Malaysian restaurant also serving ramen, nasi lemak and bubble tea, plus selling trinkets.

211 W McMillan St

Casual, Thai, Malaysian restaurant also serving ramen, nasi lemak and bubble tea, plus selling trinkets.

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Pepp & Dolores

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Upmarket destination offering family-style Italian dishes, plus homemade pasta & bread.

1501 Vine St

Upmarket destination offering family-style Italian dishes, plus homemade pasta & bread.

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

2724 Erie Ave

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

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Sotto

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Basement dining spot with an austere brick-&-wood interior serving inventive rustic Italian cuisine.

118 E 6th St

Basement dining spot with an austere brick-&-wood interior serving inventive rustic Italian cuisine.

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Kid-friendly spot serving breakfast staples, including pancakes and sandwiches, alongside brunch fare, coffee and mimosas.

8 E 4th St

Kid-friendly spot serving breakfast staples, including pancakes and sandwiches, alongside brunch fare, coffee and mimosas.

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6 'N The Mornin'

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

50 E Rivercenter Blvd Ste 20 (Covington)

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

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The Farm

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Family-run restaurant, with a simple interior and a pole barn-style building, serving familiar fare from home-cooking classics to buffet…

239 Anderson Ferry Rd

Family-run restaurant, with a simple interior and a pole barn-style building, serving familiar fare from home-cooking classics to buffet standards.

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Veteran barbecue chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus grills, salads & seafood.

925 Riverside Dr

Veteran barbecue chain dishing up classic meat dishes in sauce, plus grills, salads & seafood.

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The Oak Tavern

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Unpretentious sports bar with patio seating & multiple TVs, plus pub fare & live music.

3089 Madison Rd

Unpretentious sports bar with patio seating & multiple TVs, plus pub fare & live music.

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A chic spot for burgers (over a dozen varieties) & other bites paired with a lengthy beer list.

41 E 6th St

A chic spot for burgers (over a dozen varieties) & other bites paired with a lengthy beer list.

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