Is there any comfort food more decadent than an ooey, gooey bowl of mac and cheese? We think not.

When you’re in search of the top restaurant in Greater Cincinnati to crush that craving, look no further than this list. Here are the 10 best spots to grab mac and cheese, whether it be as a side or your full entree, as voted by CityBeat readers in the 2024 Best Of Cincinnati issue.

No. 10 Best Mac and Cheese: Pickles & Bones Barbecue and Catering 887 Business 28, Milford The mac: The mac and cheese is a side item at Pickles & Bones and is crafted with a cheddar and American cheese sauce. Pair it with the delicious beef brisket plate or sandwich and add another side. Photo: facebook.com/picklesandbonesbbq
No. 9 Best Mac and Cheese: Ivory House 2998 Harrison Ave., Westwood The mac: This mac and cheese is made with high-quality gouda and gruyère and comes with enough to split with the whole table. It works as a great side alongside one of of Ivory House’s signature steaks, like the filet mignon, NY strip or ribeye. Photo: facebook.com/ivoryhousecincy
No. 8 Best Mac and Cheese: MamaBear’s Mac 7790 Service Center Dr, West Chester Township (In Grainworks Brewing Company) The mac: Try the award-winning Loaded Baked Potato Mac, with cheddar, bacon, sour cream and MamaBear’s secret ingredient and topped with green onions and sour cream. Photo: James Czar / Grainworks Brewing Company
No. 6 Best Mac and Cheese: Lucius Q 1131 Broadway St., Pendleton The mac: Get Lucius Q’s cheesy mac, topped with crispy breadcrumbs, as a side, or opt for it as an entree in the form of the Pig Mac: their mac and cheese topped with pulled pork and Carolina Gold sauce. Photo: facebook.com/luciusq
No. 6 Best Mac and Cheese: Keystone’s Mac Shack 2612 Short Vine St., Corryville The mac: For something with a spicy kick, opt for the Arcade Fire mac and cheese dish. It comes with fried chicken, crispy bacon, shredded cheddar and sriracha. For something milder and herby, go for the Fleetwood Mac: pesto, diced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Photo: facebook.com/@eatmacshack
No. 9: Pig Candy BBQ 5901 Kellogg Ave., California Photo: Facebook.com/eatpigcandy
No. 4 Best Mac and Cheese: Tavern on the Bend 5471 North Bend Road, White Oak The mac: Pair Tavern on the Bend’s mac and cheese with Cincinnati’s favorite breakfast meat in the Goetta Mac, get fancy with the Lobster Mac or try something different each month with their monthly mac and cheese special. November’s mac special comes with turkey, stuffing, turkey gravy and parmesan. Photo: facebook.com/Tavern On The Bend
No. 3 Best Mac and Cheese: Eli’s BBQ 133 W. Elder St., Over-the-Rhine; 3313 Riverside Drive, East End The mac: Try a side of Eli’s BBQ’s creamy mac and cheese alongside their popular ribs, which come in sets of two ribs up to a full slab of 12 and are dusted with Eli’s signature dry rub. Photo: facebook.com/elisbbqcincy
No. 2 Best Mac and Cheese: Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse 505 Vine St., Downtown The mac: Cheese lovers will love Jeff Ruby’s mac and cheese: It’s made with six different imported cheeses and is a delicious addition to any of their USDA prime steaks. Photo: facebook.com/JeffRubysSteakhouse
No. 1 Best Mac and Cheese: The Eagle 1342 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine The mac: The Eagle is famous in Cincinnati for their fried chicken, but the mac and cheese side is no slouch. It’s made with five different cheeses and topped with garlic bread crumbs Photo: Facebook.com/theeaglerestaurant