50 Best American Restaurants near Fort Thomas

“We stopped here after a concert at Riverbend, and it did not disappoint. Really good pizza (we ordered two but I only got a pic of the one) and they were both absolute fire. Our server Ann was awesome, she took good care of us and was fun to talk to. A really great bartender. The other customers around and some off work staff made it such a fun hang. We’ll definitely make this place our after-concerts hang out whenever we come back to town 💜“

“I met a group of friends here for dinner. The restaurant is nice & clean. It wasn’t crowded. But since the weather was nice we sat outside on the patio. Service was prompt. I ordered the steak sandwich with aioli & it came with a side salad. The bread was fresh & the steak was tender. But there was a lot of bread. The side salad was average the dressing was so less I could barely taste it. For a $19 sandwich I was expecting a little more filling & bread not being the main attraction. I would go again but I wouldn’t suggest it.“

“Good service and great food!!“

“I loved the food and the great environment ! definitely will recommend and be back!“

“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!“

“Chat GPT had directed us here on Saturday the 4th. The food was great! My son and I each had the Salmon with Sweet Potato fries. We had both flown in from 2 different states for a couple of attractions. After the Salmon we finished off a huge slice of Carrot Cake. The best I have ever had. Annie M was very attentive, kind and had a very happy face. For everyone, actually. I just wanted to say how pleased and surprised we were with how good everything was. And I also wanted to compliment Annie M.“

“LOVE the burger fries and tots.“

“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!!!“

“We ate here for the first time last night , it was packed but we were seated right away and they moved us over to be closer to heat with no issues whatsoever; our server Emily was super sweet and the hostess as well !!! We can’t wait to come back, our food was delicious and great servings … Emily was very attentive and was great with recommendations .. hubby is a cook and can be a little picky haha 🤣 but he LOVED everything he even wanted to tip whoever made the Mac and cheese anywho 10 stars ⭐️“

“This is my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. The service and food is always on point. I get the garden hash for breakfast and either the scallops or the mushroom pasta for dinner. I love the ambiance in there as well. They have a nice outdoor area and they have areas you can rent out for parties. Highly recommend.“

“takes you back in time. homemade food ,great atmosphere, treat you like family!“

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

“Full House when arrived but short time to wait to be seated. Server friendly and attentive. Food just as I like it. Coffee fill up plentiful. Right price. Highly recommend for breakfast.“

“Excellent hand crafted cocktails made by highly skilled and friendly Bartenders. The smoked carrot hummus was devine!“

“Amazing food and community oriented owners“

“Some of the best fish in town! Brandee was wonderful to talk to. We will be back!“

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

“Was looking forward to the beer braised tofu sandwich but the other tofu hoagie was good too. Maybe next time Greatbupbeat place to dine.“

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

“Fabulous food & fantastic customer service in one of the most charming neighborhoods. Cannot say enough about SwingLine!💕“

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

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

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

“We were there after a soccer game and the server was slammed and she still managed to get to us in a respectable amount of time. The food was amazing and the fries stayed hot all through the meal!!“

“My sister took me and some family on here for a birthday gift coming down from Detroit. Great time from the moment we took the steps onto the train. All the staff were incredible, the food and drinks were delicious, and it was a fantastic time for an autistic train lover like me.“

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

“Hands down the best food and staff for the area! We loved it so much we came back multiple times over the weekend.“

“We had a wonderful private party for my husbands retirement. Everything was wonderful from the environment , food and drinks! Highly recommend!“

“Friendly, neighborly atmosphere. Service was excellent! Best burger you will have“

“Great lunch option in downtown Cincinnati. Lively, fast paced quick casual spot that focuses on salads, sandwiches and soups. Always packed for weekday lunch though tables turn over quickly. They have a great pick two option with soup/sandwich or soup/salad.“

“Friendly, neighborly atmosphere. Service was excellent! Best burger you will have“

“Great food but not too fancy.“

“Sissy, Jim Thank you for great customer service Friday night! Merry Christmas 🎅“

“Great environment with a friendly wait staff“

“They have the best carrot cake!“

“Literally some of the best views in the city !“

“If you're looking for a very good steakhouse with excellent quality food, great service, atmosphere, and affordable that's without the Jeff Ruby price tag, then I would recommend giving this establishment a try. It's a nice step up from your Longhorn or Texas Roadhouse chains. It's very reasonably priced for the food and service you receive. Everything on the menu that I have orderd has been excellent. So if you're looking for something more than your average chain steakhouse without dropping the high end steakhouse pricing, then I would recommend giving it a try.“

“Mari so nice and helpful! I have an allergy to tree nuts and the oats all the way meal was not an option but she helped me still order and get a simpler version. She checked on us multiple times and made sure everything was done to our liking. Because of her I will come back. Thank you so much Mari. Hope I spelled your name right.“

“Empress chili is where it all started. You have Empress to thank for Cincinnati chili. Had to go to the last remaining one open. Coneys were my favorite menu item. Glad to see chili pizza on the menu and interesting takes on classics like chili and spaghetti coneys. They also had fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and a variety of sandwiches. The building itself was very large inside and very clean. I was surprised how nice it was. Awesome restaurant, definitely check it out and pay your respects to a chili legend.“

“Great food! My only suggestion is to have a website so we can see the every day menu.“

“The word café comes from the French word for coffee, and its roots trace back to the Turkish word kahve and Arabic qahwa. Cafés have historically been places for intellectual discussion, art, and revolution!

Whether you have life life-changing discussion or a casual conversation you can do it around some great food. The mozzarella sticks and sweet potato fries with a special dipping sauce is a must. No matter if you have a sandwich, salad, or their famous chili you know it will be good.

Pro tip: After every meal save some room for some of their special seasonal desserts you will thank me.“

“The food is 🔥🔥🔥 I highly recommend it“

“Hubby and I visited Cincinnati for the first time (we are from Ontario Canada) and enjoyed touring the Findlay Market. The food display at the Gourmand Group booth was both captivating and attractive. They offered a wide assortment of salads and some were vegan friendly. We both thoroughly enjoyed our food. The bonus was a friendly chat with one of the booth keeper. Highly recommend! (PS. Thanks for that delicious black bean salad!)“

“omg! the food is soo amazing! I recommend any burger. but the blackened Angus burger with Swiss...no words except this...(it is a orgasm n your mouth experience if u know what I mean!! that gooood!) I love love love it! thx u Bacall's for the Bestest of the best burger ever!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟“

“Great staff! Best TAP selection in Anderson & delicious menu. Also, 50% off wine bottles Monday & Wednesday. Definitely recommend !“

“Last night was our first visit to Birch - it won't be the last. Loved everything about it. Crab cakes are to die for. Try a "white squirrel" is was very good.“

“Spare-Time Grill is the definition of a hidden gem. From the outside alone, you can tell it’s something special — that cute, old-school diner vibe with the vintage sign just pulls you in. It feels nostalgic in the best way.

The food absolutely delivered. The burnt goetta was the star of the plate — perfectly crispy on the outside with so much flavor in every bite. The eggs were fluffy, the home fries were seasoned and cooked just right, and those pancakes were golden, buttery perfection. Everything tasted homemade and comforting.

But what really made it stand out was the service. Everyone was so genuinely kind and welcoming — we felt right at home the entire time. It’s the kind of place where you can tell they care about their customers.

Great food, cozy atmosphere, and the sweetest staff. We’ll definitely be back again soon. 💛“

“Everything is AMAZING!!!!“

“Didn’t disappoint. I’m glad I stopped“

“I love the food, the staff, the atmosphere and the rewards. I just wish that the rewards could include the salads or the price of the coney could be put towards whatever you want to put it to. I'm trying to lose weight and I love the salads and I go 2 or 3 times a week to get them. I end up either giving away or losing out on my free coney.“