The best restaurants in Hamilton
87 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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El 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
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom
RestaurantsTAQUERIA EL COMAL
RestaurantsModest nook serving familiar Mexican eats, including tacos, burritos & seafood dishes.
TAQUERIA EL COMAL
RestaurantsAsami Hibachi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly, contemporary, eatery offering Japanese dishes such as sushi rolls and hibachi plates.
Asami Hibachi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsThe Slice Pie
RestaurantsPizza joint with a relaxed atmosphere also serving steak sandwiches.
The Slice Pie
RestaurantsJag's Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsUpmarket surf 'n' turf with mahogany-lined dining rooms, plus a lounge hosting live music.
Jag's Steak & Seafood
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsTaqueria Guanajuato
RestaurantsRelaxed family restaurant known for authentic tacos, burritos and fajitas, plus margaritas.
Taqueria Guanajuato
RestaurantsUdon Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsHome-style Thai fare (including curries and noodles) and sushi restaurant, serving lunch and dinner.
Udon Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsDancing Roll- West Chester
RestaurantsBasic fixture dishing out sushi rolls and teriyaki dishes, along with free miso soup, for carryout or dining.
Dancing Roll- West Chester
RestaurantsSoho Japanese Bistro
RestaurantsJapanese hibachi-style seafood, steaks & sushi in an eatery with a flowing fountain & tatami rooms.
Soho Japanese Bistro
RestaurantsCassano's Pizza King
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain dishing out traditional pizzas, plus pasta, subs & calzones.
Cassano's Pizza King
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
RestaurantsRossville Pizza Company
RestaurantsWood-fired pizza, pies and Italian dishes served in a casual setting, with fresh ingredients.
Rossville Pizza Company
RestaurantsALL8UP Pizza, BBQ & Hoagies
RestaurantsFamily-owned eatery dishing up Italian fare, including pizza and calzones, in casual surroundings.
ALL8UP Pizza, BBQ & Hoagies
RestaurantsLa Pinata of Hamilton - Mexican Grill & Bar
RestaurantsMexican fare & margaritas served in a colorful cantina with murals & painted wood furniture.
La Pinata of Hamilton - Mexican Grill & Bar
RestaurantsSushi Samurais
RestaurantsCasual Japanese sushi specialist also serving soups & hot entrees like teriyaki & katsu.
Sushi Samurais
RestaurantsThe Spinning Forchetta
RestaurantsEasygoing eatery for casual Italian classics, including pizza, spaghetti & cannoli.
The Spinning Forchetta
RestaurantsKawa Revolving Sushi
RestaurantsKid-friendly place for conveyor-belt sushi and other Japanese eats.
Kawa Revolving Sushi
RestaurantsMiyako Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsLunch specials are offered at this Japanese restaurant with a sushi menu & hot dishes.
Miyako Sushi & Grill
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
RestaurantsBrent’s Smokin’ Butts and Grill
RestaurantsCasual restaurant specializing in smoked brisket and pulled pork sandwiches, plus ribs, fries and burgers.
Brent’s Smokin’ Butts and Grill
RestaurantsCassano's The Pizza King
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain dishing out traditional pizzas, plus pasta, subs & calzones.
Cassano's The Pizza King
RestaurantsWendy's
RestaurantsFast-food burger chain serving sides such as chili & baked potatoes.
Wendy's
RestaurantsCasual Indian eatery serving local staples such as tandoori and biryani dishes, naan, curries, and vegetarian options.
Coach House
RestaurantsSeasonally inspired, locally sourced dishes are served in this casual spot with a fireplace.
Coach House
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsBroken Barrel Bar & Grill
RestaurantsLaid-back tavern serving burgers and pizza plus salads, sandwiches and beers.
Broken Barrel Bar & Grill
RestaurantsHyde's Restaurant, Inc.
RestaurantsCasual diner serving burgers, classic American entrees & housemade pies since 1946.
Hyde's Restaurant, Inc.
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
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
RestaurantsCassano's The Pizza King
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain dishing out traditional pizzas, plus pasta, subs & calzones.
Cassano's The Pizza King
RestaurantsRichards Pizza
RestaurantsLocal chain serving pizzas, calzones, steak sandwiches & pasta in a casual setting since 1955.
Richards Pizza
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
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
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
RestaurantsYouYu
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring a menu of Balinese, Nepalese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, and Vietnamese dishes.
YouYu
RestaurantsLaRosa's Pizza Mason
RestaurantsChain offering pizza with a variety of crusts & other Italian staples for takeout & delivery.
LaRosa's Pizza Mason
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
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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