CityBeat has been in the business of curating the Best Of Cincinnati® for more than 25 years, highlighting the city’s most outstanding selections in Arts and Culture, Eats, Shops and Services, Music and Nightlife, City Life and Sports and Recreation. Each year, readers and staff select their favorites in each category. The following is Part 1 of the winners from our Best Eats category. From appetizers to neighborhood bakeries, here are the best places in Cincinnati to satisfy any craving you've got.
See Part 2 here.
The Best Eats in Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers (Part 1)
By CityBeat Staff on Fri, Apr 12, 2024 at 11:32 am
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Best Beer Selection (Restaurant)
Winner: Yard HouseRunners-up: Northside Yacht Club, The 859 Taproom and Grill
Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Best Appetizers
Winner: SottoRunners-up: Pepp & Dolores, Agave & Rye
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Photo: Provided by Marx Bagels
Best Bagels
Winner: Marx BagelsRunners-up: The Bagelry, Bruegger's Bagels
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Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Best Barbecue
Winner: Eli’s BBQRunners-up: Lucius Q, City Barbeque
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Best Bourbon Selection (Restaurant)
Winner: Goodfellas Pizzeria/Wiseguy LoungeRunners-up: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Smoke Justis
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Photo: facebook.com/sleepybeecafe
Best Breakfast
Winner: Sleepy Bee CafeRunners-up: First Watch, Sugar n' Spice
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Photo: Jesse Fox
Best Brewpub
Winner: Nine Giant Brewpub & FermentoriumRunners-up: Woodburn Brewery, Wandering Monsters Brewing Company
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Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Best Brunch
Winner: Sleepy Bee CafeRunners-up: First Watch, Taste of Belgium
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Photo: Lindsay McCarty
Best Burritos
Winner: Gomez SalsaRunners-up: Mazunte, Agave and Rye
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Photo: facebook.com/SkylineChili
Best Business Lunch
Winner: Skyline ChiliRunners-up: Coppin's at Hotel Covington, Incline Public House
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Photo: Sami Stewart
Best Butcher Shop
Winner: Avril-Bleh Meat Market & DeliRunners-up: Eckerlin Meats, Jungle Jim’s International Market
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Best Cajun/Creole
Winner: Knotty Pine on the BayouRunners-up: Swampwater Grill, Nolia
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Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Best Cake Shop
Winner: The BonBonerieRunners-up: Nothing Bundt Cakes, Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli
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Photo: Provided by Skyline
Best Cheap Eats
Winner: Skyline ChiliRunners-up: Zip's Cafe, Goodfellas Pizzeria
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Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Best Cheese Shop
Winner: Jungle Jim’s International MarketRunners-up: The Rhined, Urban Stead Cheese
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Photo: facebook.com/pennstation
Best Cheesesteak
Winner: Penn StationRunners-up: Cincy Steak & Lemonade, Jersey Mike's
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Photo: Gina Weathersby
Best Chef (w/Restaurant Affiliation)
Winner: Jose Salazar (Mita's, Goose & Elder, Daylily)Runners-up: Jacob Wood (Sotto), Dylan Jones (Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse)
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Best Chicken
Winner: The EagleRunners-up: Galactic Fried Chicken, Silver Spring House
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Best Chicken Sandwich
Winner: The EagleRunners-up: Galactic Fried Chicken, CityBird
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Photo: Provided by Skyline Chili
Best Chil (Chain)
Winner: Skyline ChiliRunners-up: Gold Star, Dixie Chili
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