Restaurants in Covington

“This is one of my favorite places. The service is outstanding and the food and drinks are always delicious...just a great place overall. I HIGHLY recommend, whether date night, girls night, casual hang, or even business dinner - a must!”

“We had a wonderful experience at Carmelo’s! Our server Morgan was fantastic and made great recommendations. Our group ordered a large variety of dishes to share and every thing we tried was so good! The cauliflower appetizer and oxtail ragu were my absolute favorites, but they also had the best calamari and lasagna I’ve ever tasted. Carmelo’s is a new favorite and we can’t wait to come back.”

“Went there for my anniversary and as a vegetarian they helped with giving us plenty of options. All the food was amazing and delicious. Highly recommend.”

“Great lunch menu and superior service. Might be the best Cheese Cake we have ever had. Be sure and try their Hot Brown”

“over 200 different gins. good tapas. live music.”

“Awesome place to check out some very rare, vintage spirits.”

“I added the lettuce and garlic and made a wrap with the beef and rice. It was delicious. I also let that rice soak up the juices before adding it to the wrap.”

“loved the Taj Mahal Bar & Grill's cuisine! Everything was exquisitely presented, tasty, and fresh. Our vacation was enhanced by the attentive personnel.”

“Mama’s on Main has some of the best food we have enjoyed while visiting the area. It’s a must!!!”

“Absolutely LOVE Opal! Their food is absolutely incredible, and their allergy-inclusive menus make Opal an awesome option for anyone!! If you're in the Cincinnati/Covington area you HAVE to check them out!!”

“Jordan attended to me with exceptional service, making some of the best martinis I've ever had. The highlight was definitely the pistachio martini – it was crazy good! Highly recommend stopping by, and trying it out!”

“The show itself was amazing. I'm an introvert, and my wife made me a part of the show, I still want to go back and do it again.

I'm giving it 5 because it was a lot of fun and I spent a lot of time laughing I did not come here for the food. However, the food was pretty poor. The main course was poorly cooked (we got fish). There is no reason salmon should have a fishy smell and taste and look like mush). I would highly suggest eating beforehand if you can not eat meat (the chicken and vegetarian options looked amazing).

The staff stated we turned it down, but they brought out the wrong course twice and it took our table of complete strangers to correct the staff (thank you if you're reading this). Other than that, the cake was amazing. Would still 100% recommend and will be back soon.”

“Great local dive bar and Awesome Staff! NOLA flavor. It’s a must stop in joint for sure! Check out the happy hour specials from 4-7 and daily drink specials”

“Stumbled in here on a girl night out, and the drinks and service was phenomenal. Garet was attentive and was very easy to talk to! I will absolutely be back!! My new go to place for drinks!”

“I used to work here and I loved it so much and even though I don’t work here anymore, I still come back whenever I’m in town!

I love the snack menu and the wine selections. The wine on draft is always rotating so you always get something new and interesting. Many of those people who work here are very knowledgeable about Wine and beer. One of my favorite things about Crafts and Vines is the community!! There are many regulars that have become great friends and are in every day or on certain days of the week. There are so many lovely people to talk to if you love meeting people! It is such a cozy and welcoming environment, and I always make sure to stop in when I am in town!! Definitely go! There is something for everyone!!”

“We just held a large party for my moms birthday here. I never leave reviews but felt like I should! This place is perfect for parties! Staff are great - Jess the manager is very responsive for planning the event and Yogi was awesome before and during the party !! Definitely recommend.”

“I recently hosted a baby shower at Blinker's Tavern and I must say it was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. This establishment truly exceeded my expectations in every aspect, leaving me with a lasting impression. From the moment I reached out to Blinker's to inquire about hosting the baby shower, the event coordinator Amy L. was incredibly friendly, attentive and accommodating. The restaurant, servers and host went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. They seamlessly coordinated the flow of food and beverages, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and allowing me to enjoy my time. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Thank you!”

“Great bar selection awesome bartender and good food!!”

“Always have a good time whenever I go if a want to just relax or if I what to turn up!!”

“Good people, good drinks. what else do you need in a bar?@?@?”

“The dining experience commenced once we walked through the door. Our greeting was pleasant, the atmosphere was delightful, service was great and the food was delicious and plentiful. Thank you Lisse staff for making our 20th anniversary dinner a memorable one.”

“We had great food and great service! Friendly, great suggestions. Regret that I did not get a pic of my beautiful eel dinner. We really enjoyed the whole experience.”

“This was really good! I didn't have my hopes up because sometimes hotel restaurants can get away with serving mediocre food to a captive audience, but I genuinely enjoyed everything I ate at the Fifth Lounge in the Radisson. We got the stuffed breadsticks ($12 for three, a little steep) fish sandwich and tots ($13?) and a burger and fries ($14). The server was super sweet and gracious despite being the only person working the entire restaurant and bar. The tots and fries were perfectly fried and had a great Cajun seasoning on them. The burger was delicious and the fish sandwich was great too, I liked how soft the bread was. FYI No vegetarian options at all (menu in pics)

Vegetarian options: No vegetarian options at all

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is in main lobby floor of hotel and has no stairs or steps. There are some tables you could pull a wheelchair up to but many tables are high tops”

“Came for Thanksgiving buffet; cannot say enough good things! Food was outstanding, everyone working was so friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful time. Five stars!”

“Enjoyed our dinner tonight. The Rainbow Vegetable Flatbread was delicious as was the Shrimp scampi and Caesar salad. We asked for bread and was told they do not have bread for table service. Don’t understand. I think bread should be available with the entrees. We will go back. Did enjoy dinner!”

“Food was great and service was Awesome”

“Delicious food, and wonderful people!”

“Delicious, VERY fair pricing, perfect! The only place we go for gelato.”

“Such an amazing experience for our first time there!!! Got to learn about the history of the restaurant from Joe! The food was absolutely AMAZING!!! You will be seeing way more often!!! Keep up the great service!”

“Unbelievably delicious. Huge portions. 20/10. Will definitely be back.”

“Incredible atmosphere, amazing frozen drinks. So refreshing. Addie, our bartender/service, was the most wonderful person ever. She was SO helpful and kind and fun to talk to. Wanted to stay all day just to hang with her.”

“delicious pastries! can't wait to go back!”

“Very clean and spacious bar with a good DJ at night, nice fire pits outside and a unique atmosphere. Reasonably priced drinks. Would return for the night life fun.”

“We had brunch. The food and service were amazing”

“My friend and I happened upon this gem while on a girls day in Latonia. From the minute we walked in, we were welcomed with open arms. The baristas answered our questions and whipped up the most delicious drinks. The owner introduced herself and showed us around, quickly becoming a friend. We sat for a while on the amazing pink velvet couch and fell in love with this quaint little shop. Before we left, the owner offered to loan out her personal shopping cart (which she decorated for us). It was a memorable day and we will definitely be back!”

“Great place, bartenders are AMAZING!”

“Me and my boyfriend went to the silent reading and it was the best experience we’ve had. I love kitties but unfortunately right now we can’t have any. So this is the best thing for me. We will definitely be back.”

“Awesome place with great service and food. Had the Spring Rolls and the Potstickers for appetizers. Heat the Thai Spicy Stir Fry with Shrimp at a level 3 (their levels are 0,1, 2, or 3) and my wife had the Green Curry with Chicken at a spice level of 2. All were wonderful. Great place.”

“Good food, great pricing, cool vibe. Can be busy during peak time but the food is always worth it. My bf and I visit almost weekly and there's always a variety of different people. Guti Fries/nachos and queso with a marg is always our order. Can't go wrong for a good date night spot. No parking lot but always a street spot near by”

“Nice food, low key, laid back ambiance. Good service. Cov-gem!”

“Yummy drinks, friendly service!”

“Family and I from Iowa recently visited Covington area and we stopped there 2 different days, I was amazed by the atmosphere and overall selection of teas and coffee and excellent service, Very nice place, Highly recommend”

“Omg! I got to say this was one of the best Brunch spots Ive been to. The food and service was amazing. So flavorful and the seasoning… Lets just say no salt or pepper is needed. I can’t wait to try the other menu items. Today we tried the steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, and Banana French Toast. I also had a Mimosa.”

“Had a magical late summer evening at Wiseguy Lounge with friends. Expert bartender Chris kept the amazing cocktails flowing and we enjoyed them on the cool and comfortable upstairs patio with a great pizza from Goodfellas. Love the mix of top notch drinks paired with always satisfying pizza.”

“Southwest chicken pizza was very good just a touch underdone for my liking but still delicious. Pretzel was good but the cheese it comes with tasted quite garlicky. Would've liked an option of a ground mustard to go with the pretzel but these are minor quibbles.

Overall, very good pizza and worth a try if you're in the area. (We ordered take out from the counter inside Braxton)”

“Always Friendly atmosphere”

“Whenever in a town for the first time, we look for an Irish pub. We’re very happy to have found Paddy’s. We had the bar/bartender to our selves for a short while. Discussed Irish whiskeys, history of the bar and more. Had a great time but had to move on. The Casey’s from Michigan.”

“Super cute neighborhood bar, with FANTASTIC apps at even better prices. Happy to have found something to munch on late night that wasn’t fast food. Also, they have every flavor of high noon, which is a major plus.”

“We were there with our 2 kids and had an amazing dinner. The staff, the atmosphere and, the food were incredible!!!”

“As a german I can truly say that these are the best sausages I had -so far- during my trips through the U.S.!
Go on like that…. see you soon again, Harley!
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“good authentic tacos, would definitely recommend.”

“I love Left Bank! It's one of the first places my husband and I used to go when we first started dating, so lots of sweet coffee date memories! The family that owns and operates Left Bank is so kind and it has been a joy to see their business grow and evolve over the years.

I do miss the indoor dining, but luckily it was replaced with the cutest little gift shop ever—Maison! I have bought so many gifts and cards there. If you're ever in Covington, this place is a community treasure. They are located in the perfect little neighborhood so grab yourself a barber's brew and take a stroll through the historic riverside district.”

“My family and I from Iowa have eaten here 2 times in the 2 days we stayed in the area, the food was amazing and atmosphere was very unexpected, loved the way it was decorated, we have eaten at many Asian restaurants in the greater Chicago area and this really surprised me how good the food was and the service from the staff very good and friendly, I highly recommend ❤️”

“Awesome place great atmosphere and food highly recommend”

“The absolutely best cookies I’ve ever had! We got the cookie assortment for Thanksgiving and every single one was delicious- perfect texture and balance of sweetness!”

“Best breakfast in all of NKY!!!”

“Nothing better than AG after a good night of drinking”

“Came with my brother it’s an awesome atmosphere. We were able to grab a beer and some amazing food. The loaded tots and the Cuban are like no other. If you are in the area it’s definitely the place to go.”

“We love the Gruff! Good food and friendly staff.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Decora Eatery and Drinkery is a hidden gem! Incredible cocktails, delicious food, and stunning art all in one place. The maple bacon Old Fashioned was perfection, and the Spicy Paloma had just the right kick. The rotating local art adds a fresh vibe every time. Can’t wait to return!”

“Rylie was fantastic! We came here multiple times this evening and he was out standing! He took our order from behind the bar and I watched him deal with rude and impatient customers with grace. He took our concerns seriously and influenced changes. It is rare to find a passionate and dedicated employee such as Rylie and I sincerely hope he is rewarded and apriciated accordingly. The stouts are fantastic. The staff member made it outstanding!! Highly recommend! (First time visitor would return and recommend highly, due to Rylie's customer service!) It would be 5 star on Rylie alone!”

“Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food! The background story is really cool.”

“a great place to eat food great customer service is great fun place”

“Rosie's is my favorite place in Covington. I've been going there over 18 years. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. The owner is awesome. Congratulations on being one of the finest in the area.”

“Honestly the best gyro I’ve ever had, and best meal I’ve had this year. Everything so fresh and well made… I was having a pretty bad day and this meal alone made all the difference and a smile to my face.!This place should be thriving! The two gentleman there were quick polite and attentive. Seriously 6 out of 5 stars I can’t stress that enough. EVERYTHING is so delicious! I live out on the east side of cincy but would gladly make the trip for that.((Will be back weekly can’t stress that enough this place is a slice of heaven ))”

“good place to hang out I miss this place love from Michigan”

“A gem of a bar! Recieved our drinks from a kindly bar lady... perhaps her name was Laura or something of the like. She served us with a smile and a story. Couldn’t ask for more. Pop in if you’re around!”

“The food was so painstakingly prepared; It was awesome. The salsa, although blended and not the norm, had a fantastic taste. The entree was beyond what I expected. A diamond in the rough!!! A must visit!!!”

“This is kind of a dive bourbon bar but definitely worth stopping in. Taylor the bartender was absolutely fantastic. They climbed a ladder to get a bottle that we wanted a pour of. We got a flight and the store pick of Russell’s was out of this world but unfortunately not for sale. The restroom was clean. Our only complaint was the bar and the menus were really sticky. Like so sticky that we washed our hands in the fountain outside when we left. However, definitely worth a visit if you’re a bourbon drinker because they have over 500 bottles.”

“I visit other Frisch's and have never had a bad experience, but this Frisch's at 20 Kyle's Lane, Covington, KY location is 5-Stars Tops!!! Haley who works the Drive-thru Window Service and her Teammate Co-workers do an Outstanding Job. The Cook-Staff Team does a Remarkable Job on everything they cook/grill up, never has there ever been any food item that was not worthy of 5-Stars. A few friends who visit this Frisch's location have commented how glad they are that this Restaurant is in their neighborhood, they always have great experiences when visiting. Keep Up the Great 5-Stars Service!!!”

“Nice bar, people are friendly. Good times.”

“This is my local kroger starbucks and the staff here are so kind! They always get my drink right and they are friendly and professional. Last year, my 5 year old daughter drew some pictures for the baristas because she knew we were coming in to get a coffee and a cake pop. They acted so excited and hung the drawings up on the wall! Now we see them every time we walk by and I just thought that was so kind of them. Will continue to frequent this location!”

“My wife and I stop in occasionally, beers are always cold and service is always top notch! Place is very clean and the other customers are friendly and there for a good time. Best little bar in the area!”

“The food was delicious, not super expensive and the restaurant was clean! Definitely would recommend their tacos and tamales as that's what my friends and I ordered.”

“We love this new sushi restaurant! Pedro is a wonderful sushi chef and he treats his customers as family. The fish is fresh and there is a large selection of sake. Strongly recommend!”

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“Typical Covington pub. Very good attention. Variety of drinks and excellent prices. I liked that they served me a drink in a glass glass (unlike their neighbors who only offered plastic glasses, the kind that you grab and your hand sinks in, how horrible!). I recommend!”

“What a wonderful discovery. Not packed full of over eager drinkers. Great atmosphere,karaoke, attentive bartender. They make food for the and keep it on the bar to help yourself. Such a great time. Definitely go check it out!And the women's restroom.is a must see. It's Betty Boop!”

“I highly recommend San Miguel’s Taqueria for authentic, fresh, good quality, delicious and reasonable meals.

The Chorizo quesadilla was delicious!!!”

“had fun here but would have more fun with karaoke. would strongly recommend a karaoke night to go with the food n drinks”

“Thank you for staying open!”

“best Mexican restaurant in Covington. our waitress was so nice and always being helpful. food was spot on. leaving $20 tip was worth every dollar. thanks for a great experience”

“This is right around the corner from my office. Great sandwiches and amazing service. Prices were good too!!!”

“Great place. Ive been goin there for 7 or 8 yrs. Cold beer and friendly people! Stop by and say hello & keep smiling!”

“great place great bar maid”

“Much better than years ago when i was there last. Bigger..don't rememberdoor being where it is or the room you entered in. Just need more seating..tables n chairs”

“Have ended many a night here over the span of many years, this place may not have the trendiest drinks nor the hippest crowds, but it has real people happily working and patronizing. A real gem, old Cov as it gets! Beautiful back bar, perhaps the most gorgeous in all of Kenton Co. Serves 7oz Little Kings, that says it all. Don't change a damn thing! Okay, maybe the name...”

“Great place with great food. Highly recommend!”

“Honestly I was sceptical to try this place because it was pretty empty. But this place is delicious. I’ve been searching for good Mexican food and I tried their tacos they were great! They definitely deserve a lot more business. Osman was the one who helped us and he was super friendly.”

“Great food and a friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend going on a Thursday or Saturday for karaoke! Best in the tri-state. Love the outdoor patio for the nicer weather.”

“The best of all chili parlors in Cincinnati. Meatier chili and better taste. Fast, friendly service. Always a treat!”

“I see some negative comments. I don't believe the reviewers realize what Zapata is about. Frankly, I find it refreshing that dishes are not smothered in cheese and drowning in sauce. Zapata is about combining flavors, and not marching to the beat of the typical Americanized version of Mexican food to which we have become accustomed. I recommend it to all my friends.”

“Back in 2018 had a guy I went to college with say he worked here and towards the end of the year brought us all in pizza!!! No clue if he’s still here or how he’s doing but great pizza and great dude!! Excellent representation of this place!”

“The fried chicken was excellent: I chose dark meat, it was fried so as the skin was crunchy and flavorful, meat was tender and juicy. All of my sides were really cooked well, properly seasoned. The Mac n cheese was really good, and the biscuits were light, fluffy and were eaten with honey and butter. The desserts there are good as well, we had the chocolate cake. All of the staff were friendly and attentive and I can't wait to go back.”

“The BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE around!! I always get my yoo-hoo shook just right before leaving!!”

“Haven't been here in YEARS, but have really great memories of Olde Town! Who's the owner now? (I was even a Bartender there, many years ago) By the reviews, it's good to hear it hasn't changed much ?”

“What a wonderful coffee shop with an amazing mission!!!! Will be thinking about my coffee for days….it was so good!!!”

“Great hotel bar and restaurant”

“Great ice cream, amazing number of flavors and nice people. Try the Kinder cones.”

“Great little hole in the wall spot. Welcoming atmosphere and friendly bartender and patrons. Highly recommended. Also a really good bourbon selection for such a small spot. Definitely worth the visit.

Parking: Easy to get in and out of and right off 75.”

“Best bar in Covington and northern KY.”

“Love Gold Star, Great Food , Friendly Staff.”

“One of the staff thought it'd be 'funny' to try and steal my purse. I was watching the band play and he tried to take my purse from me. He only stopped pulling on my purse when my friend and I yelled at him. He tried to play it off as a joke. I didnt get his name. We left after the incident. This place is not safe for women when staff are behaving like this.”

“Very friendly staff relaxing patio with a nice fire feature in the middle of the table and everyone there was very welcoming and friendly:-)

Parking: There is a paid parking lot around the corner that you can use in case you cannot find any parking on the street parking on the street is a bit difficult at times”

“Muy ricos tacos y tortas. We were visiting the area and decided we wanted something authentic and stopped here. Everything was really good, tacos, tortas, service, prices as well. The place is small only a couple of tables and they played music which was fine with us. Pero todo muy rico.”

“Great food , not too heavy”

“The bbq food was so delicious! The homemade bbq sauces were so tasty! The baked beans were delicious too! Also, the pretzels were some of the best I’ve ever had (especially with the garlic seasoning added)!”

“Lively night time dancing with a great DJ with reasonably cheap drinks. Kept clean and never over packed dangerously. Definitely geared towards 21-30 year olds. No fights or problems I’ve ever seen coming here for a while.”

“Memphis was very friendly, donated pizzas for us to hand out to the homeless.”

“amazing service, this is probably the freshest food I've had in a restaurant ever, i went here for my 3 year anniversary and had an amazing meal, owner was lovely and helpful, will absolutely be coming back and ordering from here”

“Tonight on the Galligan Family GoldStar world tour. We are stopping at Latonia or maybe it's Covington who knows haha. This make our 26th Gold Star restaurant we have visited on our tour. And week 19 for the Chili for a year. Gold Star #galliganfamilycincinnatichiliworldtour”

“We made a pit stop at Mac's on the recommendation of a local Brewers fan. It's a must-visit for any Packers fan. It's a great fan bar with good pizza!”

“Great hoagies, pizza, beer. Nothing fancy but food is highly recommended!”