50 Best American Restaurants near Fort Thomas

“Update: They no longer serve biscuits (gravy), pancakes nor French toast. Total bummer !!

Their breakfast is made with the best tasting ingredients and I'm not just saying this because I have a hangover. Even though I was dreaming of sausage gravy and thick juicy bacon I was not expecting much from a pizza joint. Let me tell you! They sure made my taste buds dreams come true! Over the Top!!“

“I have had several wonderful dining experiences at this restaurant. Everything is fresh and delicious. I always want to order everything on the menu definitely good to go with others so that you can share❤️ and have a bite of theirs? Fun seasonal Drinks are a bonus!

Vegetarian options: flatbread, bruschetta salads sandwiches

Dietary restrictions: Recommended to a friend of mine who has a gluten-free daughter

Parking: we were in walking distance, but many people parked and came to the restaurant

Kid-friendliness: Staff is very accommodating to children and families

Wheelchair accessibility: easy to get in and out of nice outside patio“

“Good service and great food!!“

“Excellent service and Food. Compliments to the Chef and staff. Had French Pork Chop. Absolutely phenomenal! Fried Green Tomatoes - best I’ve ever had! Martini was also perfect! Very classy place! Highly recommend! Wish there was a location near me!“

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

“Absolutely fantastic! The burgers and chicken are a 10 and the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. An absolute must-visit restaurant.“

“one of the best pizzas ever“

“Great place for breakfast, lunch & dinner! We enjoyed dining here on Thursday - great food & wine.“

“Absolutely amazing. Have been here mainly for the gyro platters but they have other good items as well. Both carry out and dine in are available.“

“Amazing food and community oriented owners“

“My family and I was there today to celebrate my mothers birthday, we ABSOLUTELY loved the food them ribs are to die for, however the memorable part was our server Tonya, I think I’m saying her name right, she was AMAZING I mean she engaged with my mom and son like if she was apart of the Family and THAT took us right away, the only downside was by the time we had received our drinks she was no longer our server which REALLY upset my mother, However the new server was nice she just wasn’t her,,, we LOVE the spot and enjoyed the whole atmosphere and my mother and Family DEFINITELY will be back we just hope that we run into that server Tonya again!!! OUR NEW FAVORITE SPOT!!!“

“Great Service. Great Food. Coldest beer in town.“

“First let me begin with the Atmosphere... It was very suttle, but yet classy. The Service was excellent. The Server was very knowledgeable about the menu. Tonight I indulged in the Shrimp and Chicken Scampi. I found myself being so delighted with the texture and taste of the entree. If you're ever in the Cincinnati-OTR area to check this restaurant out.“

“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!!“

“We went for my birthday and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. There was a paper signed by all of the staff saying "Happy Birthday." Food was so incredibly scrumptious. Our waitress Genesis was incredibly charming and sweet. Upon leaving, all of the staff wished me a happy birthday on my way out. Would 100% go back and would also 100% recommend.“

“Very good food and very good wait staff. Not quite a five star rating due to a little glitch at the hostess station. It looked like they were training a new hostess. As a result, the hostess's focus was on training and not on incoming patrons.“

“Tasting and food was great. Also, service at tasting bar and dining table was great.“

“Just visiting town, but would make this a regular go-to if I lived here. Excellent food - I had the grilled whiting with carrot fries and my wife had the Irie Chicken Bowl. All great! Fresh and flavorful. Liked the vibe and the music, too. Easy to carry on a conversation.“

“Grabbed some tacos and beer today. Excellent and highly recommended.“

“Great food and great service.“

“Madeira Cafe upgraded the Bacon! Yum! This place is awesome!“

“Gracious & wonderful dinner hosts. Food was perfection. Staff was totally kind & focused on our service needs. Trip was relaxing, informative & singers were in perfect harmony. Recommend for everyone to have this local, unique experience!!“

“I like eating there and it's great place. The only problem is is when I try to order my food and I just say I would like to have a chicken bacon ranch just the sandwich. The person on the headset says do you want fries with that I'm like I just said just the sandwich. I don't understand why they don't understand what I'm saying. It always have to ask if I still want fries. If I wanted fries I would say with fries. That's the biggest complaint about that particular gold star and also, if I order bacon like two strips of bacon I should have two full strips of bacon. Not one and a half slices of bacon to another words. I'm getting ripped off on my bacon when I go there. Not cool.“

“My favorite restaurant!!! Been going here for 40 years. Best gravy cheese fries in the world. Best double deckers money can buy.“

“Got the "famous" burger, fries, and a drink. Staff are friendly. Food was good. Fries are shoestrings and well seasoned. Drink is a can. Large variety to pick from.

Side note - if you like hot sauces, huge selection to complement your dinner.“

“Great food! TheStone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager was a great beer!“

“We had crab corn chowder soup and the fried cheese is a mazing with a light beer battered provolone. Must have and are made to order. And let me tell you something. I've lived in NYC, Texas and been many places and I love good food. It was the burgers that made me put them on the must try and they knocked it out of the park. Nice big and juicy burgers with great flavor. Best burger I've had in Ohio! Will definitely be back!“

“I haven't been to The Chicken in years. I forgot about this hidden gem. Not only is the beer ice cold, and the food amazing, but our service was not notch. I definitely recommend the Philly Cheesesteak Fries. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Always Friendly atmosphere“

“Cajun Seafood fettuccine was outstanding!“

“I absolutely love eating at Parkside. The environment is perfect for the location and I recommend sitting outside for dinner! When I come in to eat I have always enjoyed being served by Ava. She’s got black hair and she’s tall and thin, you can’t miss her! Plenty of drinks to try at the bar and I recommend the buffalo chicken egg rolls.“

“always a taste treat with clever choices and healthy too.“

“Eat here about once a month for lunch while working downtown.

Even if you go right at 12, the line might be out the door, but it moves so fast. Not only the line, but the food as well. You’ll still get your food wicked fast.

It’s always good and always hot. The workers as always nice as well which is a bonus“

“Great food, great service, awesome people! If you are going to Riverbend, start here!“

“Trio is the best! Can't say enough good things about the food and service! Kaitlyn our server is beyond fantastic!“

“We had crab corn chowder soup and the fried cheese is a mazing with a light beer battered provolone. Must have and are made to order. And let me tell you something. I've lived in NYC, Texas and been many places and I love good food. It was the burgers that made me put them on the must try and they knocked it out of the park. Nice big and juicy burgers with great flavor. Best burger I've had in Ohio! Will definitely be back!“

“we ate in today, my mother and i. our experience with our server, Amber was unlike any experience that we've had before I'm grateful. I haven't necessarily given them the best ratings in the past, I don't remember our server's name those times. Amber however will be unforgettable for the rest of my life and here's why. there were a couple of elderly couples that were seated after us, and she was very familiar with these people already, whereas we were not familiar with her at all. she handled each table differently, accordingly, no doubt with respect and love. heavy on both. I had to call and record a charge on my card and I was kind of holding my mom up and be able to order food and I felt bad because she was starving. somehow some way, Amber had our food out to us very quickly, cooked perfectly, absolutely everything the way that we ordered it. we didn't have to send anything back, we didn't have to ask for anything else extra to be brought to us, she even walked by after a few minutes and brought us extra napkins. I mean, super top notch service. quick, perfect. and that singing voice on that woman oh my god! I was a little reluctant to eat here today because my last few times eating here weren't necessarily the best experience, but I will be back for sure.“

“I love that every thing is farm to table from local farmers. Delicious food and everything was fresh“

“I always love their delicious fish and I love the beautiful people that work there“

“It was pure luck to be in the neighborhood of J. Alexander's. I had no idea they had places outside of Kansas City, where they are known for the best French dip in the country.
Of course I ordered it and was hoping it was the same as KC. Well, it was pretty close. The main positive point is that they serve the prime rib more on the rare side. Most other places us roast beef that is over cooked.

It was fairly close to KC but not quite the quality of beef. The fries are exactly the same and are perfect.
They also have the artichoke appetizer that are awesome.
I'm glad I found this location in Ohio. Enjoy.“

“Great food but not too fancy.“

“Main Street Cafe has a casual quaint pub type ambience with simple and delicious food. They always have a wide variety of draft beers which is appreciated. Burgers are very popular here as are their desserts. You won't be disappointed. Always reliable.“

“This was our first time and the food was excellent. Our server was wonderful providing suggestions and recommendations.“

“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.“

“Shout out to Chef nem,s kitchen for an amazing job catering our bowling party, The wings were amazing, uniquely seasoned enjoyed by all,“

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

“Absolutely delicious food and great prices! I got the biscuits and gravy and sausage, and my friend got the same thing but with a side of potatoes and everything was awesome! The owners and employees are very friendly and welcoming! Definitely check this place out! Such a convenient spot, located in the Great American Tower!“

“I recently used Kitchen 1883 to provide food options for a party that I had and it was wildly successful. The Caulisprouts were just about everyone’s favorite, but I got so many compliments on the pulled pork w/Tabasco slaw and the Greek wraps (it was a great vegetarian option)too! The team that worked with me to deliver and set up the food was incredible. So friendly and helpful, definitely went above and beyond!“

“The young person cutting the ham needs some training on how to wear gloves for food service. He kept putting his gloved hands behind him and touching the window/wall, then going and touching the ham to cut it. It was a shocking lack of training on the part of the managers.“

“Soooooo good! We had the Cesar salad, burgers, spring chicken and focaccia. The quality and freshness of the food was outstanding. The service was friendly, knowledgeable and timely, plus they were very accommodating to our two young kids. We can’t wait to go back and try more items on the menu. Beautiful job on the rebuild!“