Cincinnati Restaurants

Cincinnati is the third largest city in Ohio and said to be the "first purely American city." The city is best known, cuisine-wise, for it's Greek-styled chili, which is made with basic ground meat and a little tomato sauce, no kidney beans though. It is then served over spaghetti or even hot dogs. It's seasoned with cinnamon and even cocoa.

JeanRo is said to have some of the finest French food in a "fun and excitement" environment in Cincinnati. From their roasted cornish hen and warm spinach salad, to the spiced poached pear with a side of vanilla Ice Cream. They are meant to be a family-oriented setting and they serve lunch and dinner, with a nice wine list, as well as beers, cider and even a selection of bottled waters.

If your in the mood to get your fingers dirty, go down to Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse, located in Downtown Cincinnati. Their ribs are said to just melt off of the bone, and they make most of their own recipes such as meatloaf, baked beans and their special wing dipping sauce. Other specialties include seafood, "Saratoga chips" and "onion straws." They even ship their food "anywhere!"

While planning a trip, please see the pages on a Cincinnati Vacation and Cincinnati Hotels.

• Jean-Ro (Downtown) French, Phone: 513-621-1465 Google Map
  • Frommer's Very Highly Recommended: "Boisterous gourmands pack the narrow room with its sunny yellow walls and butcher-paper-covered tables to sip wine..."

• • Fodor's Review: "The seasonal French prix-fixe menu and the carefully chosen wine list have garnered local and national attention."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Palm Court (Downtown) American, Phone: 513-564-6465 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended Rating: "Art Deco elegance and a bustling, upscale bar make the Palm Court a good choice for fine American/Continental cuisine."

• • Fodor's Review: "On weekend evenings, there's live jazz; on Sunday there's breakfast."

• The Celestial Steakhouse (Mt. Adams) Contemporary, Phone: 513-241-4455 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "This is the place to go for special occasions, particularly romantic ones."

• • Yahoo! Travel 4.0 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Zagat Well-Rated

• Palace Restaurant (Downtown) Continental, Phone: 513-381-6006 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "Frederick Pissaro, great-grandson of the celebrated Impressionist painter, created artwork exclusively for the Palace."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• The Precinct (Mt. Lookout) Steakhouse, Phone: 513-321-5454 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "Spotting of local celebrities, particularly athletes, is a common pastime in the noisy, crowded dining rooms."

• • TripAdvisor (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Zagat Well-Rated

• Nicola's Ristorante (Over-the-Rhine) Italian, Phone: 513-721-6200 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "A formal dress code takes effect for dinner; no jeans or tennis shoes allowed."

• • TripAdvisor 3.5 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Yahoo! Travel 3.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Grand Finale (Glendale) Continental, Phone: 513-771-5925 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "The bread basket is noteworthy for its homemade dark-rye mini loaves and sweet wheat rounds."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Primavista (Price Hill) Italian, Phone: 513-251-6467 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "Panoramic views of the city can be savored from this restaurant perched on top of Price Hill."

• • Zagat Well-Rated

• Vinyl (Downtown) America, Phone:513-898-1536 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "Servers wear their diner garb ironically, and food ranges from sushi to burgers to fondue, served up to club beats by Vinyl's DJs."

• • Yelp 3.0 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Rookwood Pottery Bistro (Mt. Adams) Burgers, Phone: 513-721-5456 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended Rating: "[W]ill love the castlelike wood-and-brick interior of this former pottery factory. You can even dine in a kiln."

• • Yelp 3.5 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse (Downtown) Southern, Phone: 513-721-7427 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "The barbecued ribs are famous (Bob Hope was a fan), and you can't get any closer to the river without jumping in for a swim."

• • TripAdvisor 4.0 Rating (Note: Community rating; may change)

• • Yahoo! Travel 4.0 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Mecklenburg Gardens (Clifton) German, Phone: 513-221-5353 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "Grapevines stretch over the biergarten (beer garden), and the mahogany bar is always well stocked."

• • Yahoo! Travel 5.0 Stars (Community rating; may change)

• • Yelp 3.0 Stars (Community rating; may change)

• Arnold's (Downtown) Italian, Phone: 513-421-6234 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "The patio, where bands play Thursday through Saturday, stays open year-round and is covered in winter."

• • Yelp 4.0 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Christy's and Lenhardt's German, Phone: 513-281-3600 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "The outdoor beer garden is a great summer escape."

• • Yelp 3.0 Stars (Note: Community rating; may change)

• Shanghai Mama's (Downtown) Chinese, Phone: 513-241-7777 Google Map
  • Fodor's Review: "Shanghai Mama's is the place to go for inexpensive, satisfying noodle dishes at almost any hour..."

• • Yahoo! Travel 5.0 Stars

• Myra's Dionysus Vegetarian, Phone: 513-961-1578 Google Map