Cincinnati's 25 Best Restaurants Right Now According to Yelp

1. The Eagle

1342 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
”Great food! Great atmosphere! Usually always a wait on weekends but so worth it! I always get the fried chicken sandwich, which is amazing. My boyfriend usually gets 1/4 dark with shrimp and grits and fries! All items 10/10” — Sydney S.
Photo: Facebook.com/TheEagleRestaurant

25. Abigail Street

1214 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
”An asset to the OTR neighborhood. I recently ate here on a trip to Cincinnati from New York and found everything from the service, menu choice, presentation and taste of the food to be excellent. Loved the seasonal peach and tomato salad as well as the bouillabaisse. Could also eat the bread served alongside the ricotta all day long!.” — Chris D
Photo: Facebook.com/AbigailWineBar

24. Pensive Distilling Co.

720 Monmouth St., Newport
”My husband and I stopped in to try this place on a whim and I'm glad we did - the service was excellent. I decided to try the gin mule - absolutely incredible especially with the strawberry simple syrup they use! My husband also really appreciated the complimentary bourbon sample that was offered and said his old fashioned cocktail was delicious. We each got sliders (comes with 2 and a side of fries) - yum! Overall we really enjoyed our meal and will definitely come back.” — Lexi P.
Photo: Facebook.com/PensiveDistillingCo

23. Delwood

3204 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout
”My wife and I recently visited Delwood during a weekend trip to Cincinnati. We tried the Shishito Peppers, Tostones, and the Classic Double Cheeseburger. The Shishito Peppers were lightly grilled with a nice crispiness and were paired with a creamy Aji Verde Aioli. The Tostones were savory with a lightly salted crisp outside and paired with a creamy Aji Amarillio Aioli. The Burger was the star of the meal and a must order. This is the perfect burger. Soft potato buns are filled with juicy patties, gooey American cheese, creamy "special sauce", and tangy pickles. Delwood also featured a nice selection of local craft beers on tap, which went perfectly with the food. Overall, Delwood is a gem of a gastropub which features high quality food and craft beer and is a must visit when in Cincinnati.” — Nicolas L.
Photo: Brittany Thornton

22. York Street Cafe

738 York St., Newport
”York Street did not disappoint!! I'd been here a long time ago and remembered it was good but no details. We had a fabulous caprese salad to start along with yummy ceviche. Three of the four had a generous cut of filet, smashed red potatoes (hubby's favorite) and asparagus. I have to say though, I've been dreaming about the Maitre D BUTTER! On the 16 Bricks bread and on the steak. It was amazing, salty, herby goodness!!! We will definitely be back!” — Jill F.
Photo: Facebook.com/YorkStCafeNewport

21. Boca

114 E. Sixth St., Downtown
”BOCA is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. I traveled here from the Bay Area of California and the food here blew me away. The service was impeccable and approachable. I could not recommend this place enough. You will not be disappointed.” — Morgan M.
Photo: Facebook.com/BocaRestaurant

20. Hofbräuhaus

200 E. Third St., Newport
”Visiting From Los Angeles for a game, we stayed at the Aloft across the street and wow, this place was impressive in all phases. Grab your menus and seat yourself inside or outside. All of the staff was friendly & welcoming and our server was excellent (Leslie I believe). The Haus Reuben was piping hot and the marble rye bread was grilled perfectly. Fries were great with good ranch (requested) & extra 1,000 dressing (complimentary) for the sandwich. My girl ordered the Dunkel Bourbon Chicken Sandwich and was blown away. As far as the beers, also excellent. We both had the October: Newport "Festbier" Large and was great from start to finish. We will go back and try the pretzels and schnitzel and maybe some other beers. Definitely impressed, Who-Dey?!?” — Neo S.
Photo: Facebook.com/HBHNewport

19. LouVino

1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine
”Fantastic for a night out with the girls or date with your partner! Wednesday night is half off bottles of wine. Go and split a few bottles among friends. We had the grunere veltliner which was superb plus the duck confit with sweet potato gnocchi, duck fat fries and goat cheese dip---all were fantastic! You can't go wrong. The staff was also very helpful with choosing wine and dishes + very attentive throughout the night.” — Kylie S.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

18. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar

5065 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason; 525 Race St., Downtown
”Amazing!! We are normally not fans of places that don't have wait service and make you order first at a counter but this place is outstanding!! We tried cocktails, love you can get mimosas with cold pressed juice & the homemade bloodyMary mix is delicious, and the food just wow! Love the ingredients that you can tell are specially selected and the delicious flavor combinations! I can absolutely see how this place would be packed on the weekends but it was quite slow on a Friday at 9:00.” — Stephanie B.
Photo: Provided by Maplewood Kitchen + Bar

17. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey

1201 Broadway St., Pendleton; 9039 U.S. Highway 41, Union
”If there's a wait, it's definitely worth it. These were hands down some of the best if not the best- biscuits I've ever had. My husband and I couldn't get enough of them. We order biscuits as a starter, had biscuit sandwiches, and ordered biscuits to go (for the road). I highly recommend stopping by this place if you're visiting. The service was also great and so were the mimosas!” — Antonia F.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

16. Three Spirits Tavern

209 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue
”Great mixed drinks and can/bottle options. Poor over worked single employee at bar, felt bad for the guy trying to keep up on a busy night. Can't wait to see the finished interior upgrade and expanded deck out back. Quickly becoming the go-to spot in Bellevue! Check it out, highly recommended!” — Mark S.
Photo: Facebook.com/ThreeSpiritsTavern

15. Taft’s Ale House

1429 Race St., Over-The-Rhine
”Another great experience at Tafts for some lunch and day drinking. I love the inside of this establishment and the service again was great. If you haven't tried it here, it's a must especially if your into microbrews” — Jeff M.
Photo: Facebook.com/TaftsBeerCo

14. Losanti

1401 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
”Great food, great views and vibes. Appetizers and drinks were delish and our waiter Kelsey made the experience even better.The butter cake!? All i can say is WOW! My wife and I will definitely be back. The overall experience was A1!” — Terence C.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

13. Sotto

118 E. Sixth St., Downtown
”We went here last night for our 25th year anniversary. It was fabulous and our server, Hillary couldn't have done a better job. Top notch and very personable. The short rib cappellacci is the best thing I've ever eaten. We loved it all except the broccolini, it had a burnt taste to me but it wasn't burnt. I highly recommend this restaurant.” — Janine H.
Photo: Facebook.com/SottoCincinnat

12. Copper & Flame

1115 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
”We went to Copper & Flame for a work happy hour and had such a great time! The food was AMAZING, on top of a great beer/cocktail/wine selection, and incredible service (they were seriously so helpful). Highly recommend trying it out if you haven't yet.” — Shannon F.
Photo: Provided By Copper & Flame

11. Pepp & Dolores

1501 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
”I've dined at Pepp & Delores for both lunch and dinner, and both were wonderful experiences. The lunch menu is smaller than the dinner menu, but signature dishes like the limone are available during both times. The squid ink pasta, however, is not available during lunch. All of the pastas are handmade and full of flavor. The appetizers and starters are unique. I was surprised by how much I liked the marinated cucumbers. Also, if you love extra cheese, this is the place to go.” — Karen C.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

10. OKTO

645 Walnut St., Downtown
”Went for a birthday celebration and it did not disappoint. They were busy but we were in no hurry. Our waitress was Allison and she is an absolute gem.. Started with cocktails and the grilled octopus with capers and onions. Then Branzino and zucchini with Tzatziki. For desert, baklavaa. The food was amazing and enough to share. The Branzino is a must have. If you are looking for authentic Mediterranean food, this is the place.” — Pati B.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

9. Crown Republic Gastropub

720 Sycamore St., Downtown
”Here's what I can tell you about Crown Republic. It's amazing. The employees are absolutely amazing. The food is absolutely incredible. What else do I need to say… Amazing!!” — Lorinn S.
Photo: Facebook.com/CrownRepublicGastropub

8. El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grille

940 Pavilion St., Mt. Adams
”A great first experience, and I'll be back. Went for Cincinnati Taco Week so the place was busy. Food was delicious and only a little slow which isn't bad for Cincy Taco Week. The birria taco was so good I ordered another one even after I had also eaten tacos carnitas, pastor, and shrimp. Our server was attentive and accommodating. The outdoor/indoor Latin vibe was exactly what I needed too. We walked around gorgeous Mount Adams after dinner to enjoy the views.” — Don H.
Photo: Facebook.com/El-Barril-Mexican-Sports-Bar-and-Grilli

7. Salazar

1401 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine
”Very nice! We had brunch here during a Cincinnati long weekend. We started with the ricotta zeppoles, then my husband had the pork chilaquiles and I had the smoked salmon salad sandwich. Both were very good, although the pork chilaquiles came off a little like pork nachos -- didn't really have the flavor profiles you'd expect in chilaquiles. He still liked them a lot but we'll go to a place every single morning for authentic-tasting chilaquiles. The fresh-cut fries we shared for a side were perfectly cooked...crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. The server was friendly and attentive. We'd go back, for sure.” — Tina Y.
Photo: Facebook.com/SalazarCincinnati

6. Mighty Good: Meat n’ Three

1819 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
”It's Mighty Good! The food is great. The price is right! Best value in OTR. Been a few times and all the meat choices are great. Loved the corn bread and the grits. But can't go wrong no matter what you pick.” — Joe H.
Photo: Catie Viox