50 Best Burger Restaurants near Fort Thomas

“All the food is excellent but the chicken wings might be the best is the area. I have enjoyed wings from all around Greater Cincinnati but none are as good as Tickle Pickle wings. Service is outstanding and the place is very clean.“

“LOVE the burger fries and tots.“

“If I could give them even more stars, I would!! The owner, Mike himself, took care of us while we were there and he was amazing! So kind and kept us smiling during our entire meal! He was so sweet with my 18 month old daughter, even giving her some suckers and a gift certificate for next time. Not only was the service top notch, but the food was to die for! We got specialty burgers and my daughter got chicken tenders, all of which were made fresh and perfectly cooked/seasoned! I can’t recommend this place enough. Already can’t wait to visit again!!“

“Loved it!!! Food was great but service was even better ! KATELIN, KATELIN, KATELIN!!!! We shall return!“

“What one of our team members says: "Milkman in OTR is the go-to spot for the best smash burgers in Cincinnati, and it's so much more than a burger joint! They serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic milkshakes and slushies, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and more! Plus, the cozy retro vibe of the restaurant makes it such a fun spot for date night or hanging with friends. We highly recommend trying their blue raspberry soft serve!"“

“If you like a restaurant that has a kind owner, a friendly staff, and Yummy food, then Bard's is the spot for you! My favorite thing is their seasonal Lemonade drinks! Fresh made with real fruit. The blackberry is my go to!“

“I went to Herb and Thelma’s for the first time. It did not disappoint. Very tasty, juicy burgers. Delicious sauerkraut. Manhattan to rival any other Manhattan from an upscale bar. Everyone is friendly. Such a fun atmosphere. Be prepared to be surprised by the food and friendly atmosphere. Cash only.“

“Great Food! Great Service! and Great Deals!! My favorite is their Fish Sandwich with Tarter Sauce & Fries for $10 + tax. The Sandwich and Fries were both so GOOD!! I recommend it! I will be ordering mine withing minutes!!“

“Absolutely the best burger you can get. This place is a historic gem and an icon of Cincinnati“

“Amazing food and friendly service!! Love the Pearl Jam and Mac miller!“

“went to Swensons on Madison road in Cincinnati ohio. We had been meaning to try this since it open. We were a little disappointed in the serving size of the fries, Double cheese burger, and Fried bologna sandwich. Taste wise it was great. Service was fast and friendly. I'd recommend to anyone but I'd definitely recommend to double your order if you want enough to eat.“

“Friendly service, food was great despite some pesky flies and cobwebs in the decorations. Kids loved the mini burgers cookies, music was not loud like other places, so it was a pleasure to enjoy a family conversation while eating good food, definitely this time it will not take couple of years to comeback.“

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

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

“Kaylee was our bartender / server she did a phenomenal job start to finish she was very welcoming , friendly and made our time here amazing! We will definitely be back just to see her !
The food came out delicious drinks cold never went without anything . It's great too see someone so hardworking at this location. I've ate here in the past and did not care for it so much but after giving it another shot me and my family look forward to stopping in on Mondays for the smash burgers and happy hour !“

“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!!!“

“Good hamburgers & fries , ice cold pop“

“My husband and I had dinner here before attending the Nate Bargatze comedy show on Sunday, October 26th. We were running late due to the Bengals game letting out, and the traffic and crowds in the streets were beyond chaotic. We called Bourbon's and informed them of the situation and they were so kind to hold our table for us. We finally arrived and we were greeted and seated immediately. The service, the food, and the ambiance were all excellent. We would highly recommend this place. It's a great location if you're attending an event at Paycor Stadium, the Reds Stadium, or the Heritage Bank Center. It was an easy choice being so close to the venue we were attending and we're glad we chose it!“

“Great food and service staff was awesome!! 🍔“

“We love this place! Good, home-cooked food for a great price. Food is always served fresh and hot in generous portions. This is such a hidden gem in Cincinnati!“

“Quick service and clean, the food was awesome best gravy I have ever had. Had the lumberjack and my son had the pancakes. The only thing that was bad was the tap water it tasted weird maybe they need a filter. But everything was great regardless.“

“Staff is pretty friendly for the most part. Environment was clean and there was plenty of seating. Restrooms were clean. Items were stocked. Orders are freshly made so there is a bit of a wait time but it's definitely worth it. It's a bit hot inside as the kitchen area is open and doesnt have great ventilation“

“Friendly server.Prompt service.“

“Last time we came here we had a gift card for Oakley kitchen, and the man working at the time (April 16th 2024 actually) did sketches and drawings and was super nice, (also the burgers are phenomenal) he figured out how to use the gift card perfectly fine and even rung us up a second time for another order. We came again today and they suddenly can’t take the gift card, it’s a 100 dollar gift card and there’s only four places even open here with fat Al’s being one of the two places we’re interested in. Really dissapointing as it was used perfectly fine the last time TWICE and we drove half an hour to get here specifically for their burgers. The manager was on the phone and said they were one of the last people to switch to using a card (or something like that??) but again it worked last time we came so that doesn’t make any sense :/ our visit today was on 4/30/24.“

“My husband and I both agreed it was the best sandwich we’ve ever had! Super fresh and the bread was amazing! We will definitely be back“

“We were seated at the bar and had great sandwiches and drinks last night (11/5/24) . Mark was the bartender who waited on us. His outstanding customer service made us feel like we had a “fine dining” experience!“

“Ali and Dan are doing a great job of bringing this place back to life. We stopped in for a carryout order of wings yesterday. The wings were great as we watched our Bengals at home. The interior is really looking good. More TV's and new furniture. Keep up the good work in Madeira.“

“They have a great menu with reasonable prices. I like the cheeseburger and fries with churchy chicken wings. Check em out.“

“We had Topped Fries food truck come to our company establishment. It's safe to say they were a big hit. Many employees came out and enjoyed the food and commented how much they enjoyed having them. Customer service was great and we got our food quickly. We are looking forward to having them again.“

“Always pleasant staff. Keep up the good work.“

“Gordo's is a true Gem. Everything on the menu is the best version of what can be produced. The Chef/Proprietor is a renowned chef who has studied under some of the best in the world. Each burger and each appetizer reflects a quality that sets this place apart from any other burger place. Give it a try and it will become your new favorite place.“

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

“Truly a wonderful experience. I have been here before and it was awesome. Brought my boyfriend to try it. His grandma is from England. He grew up with all these dishes. Loves to cook them. The environment & great food brought back many good memories of her. Thank you for that!!! Our server was genuine, efficient & friendly. Yummy food. I had your Fish- wow! The best!!! Thank you!!! ❤️.“

“First visit. Got the special… best French Dip sandwich I’ve had. Baguette was perfection for this dish. Will be back.“

“First time here, food is great, killer patio, plenty of seating, and most importantly......the service! Ask for Leila......or Lee-la, or Leighlu. Or quickly ask for Wee-wa, and they'll probably not notice and still sit you with Leila, and at that point you'll have tricked them prior to getting a delicious meal! She's the coolest!“

“Amazing service and home cooked meals. One of our favorite morning stops.“

“great food, we were pleasantly surprised“

“Food was fabulous! Great beer! Will definitely be back. Kudos to Chef JB 👏👏“

“Excellent breakfast … also had breakfast at Maplewood and Sleepy Bee this week while in town, snd Dunlap was far superior in taste as well as super friendly service“

“Love Silver Grove Dari Bar— friendly, always delicious!“

“Stopped in for a bite to eat after picking up family from the airport. It was a gorgeous day so we sat outside. They were a little busy so we enjoyed the company and beautiful weather. Waitress waited on us, we ordered our drinks and it took a bit to get them but the bar was backed up. The Old Fashioneds were worth the wait. We ordered the Belhaven Beer Cheese with pretzels to start and they were outstanding. Cheese was warm and the pretzels were some of the best we've had (forgot to take the picture until they were almost gone, thats how good they were). Had the Cotswold (grilled chicken Swiss, bacon and pesto mayo) with chips and it was very good. The chicken was cooked just right, juicy, and the pesto mayo topped it off. Also had a Reuben with chips and it was also good (we prefer ours a little more toasted but overall it was good). We enjoyed the environment and the beautiful weather on a Saturday afternoon. There are a lot of shops to visit so you can easily make an afternoon having lunch at The Pub and shopping. Perfect area for grabbing lunch and then walking it off shopping. Love this area!!“

“We hosted a birthday/Baptism at Bandito’s for our children and it was perfect! Excellent food, reasonable price, fun atmosphere, easy to book! Highly recommend!!!“

“Decent burgers, decent fries, and very affordable — the three best things a university campus restaurant can have! That’s why this place always has long queues — it’s the best one :) You can grab a cheeseburger combo for $7.50, and fries cost just $2.50, which is very affordable for students!“

“I had the “ In the Beginning “ with a side of fruit. It was well cook and presented.“

“I've I've been going to this place for a long time. The manager Michael had a big order I was impatient because I had to wait a moment. I think Michael is an upstanding manager6 his demeanor was professional and he kept his calm and stayed cool. I give him an AA Plus. And I love my Whopper plan with iced coffee.“

“Best place ever to go eat“

“We were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was nice, the restaurant was very clean. The wait staff was awesome and the food was piping hot, fresh, flavorful and delicious. The cocktail were awesome, highly recommend their Manhattan and Espresso Martini. The bacon jam appetizers was yummy! We each got a burger and the Mac and cheese side was creamy and rich!“

“Food was good. The service was excellent, but the alcohol was definitely diluted with water.“

“El Barril is a really awesome Mexican joint we found in Mount Adam's in Cincinnati. It had both indoor and outdoor seating but on this day we decided on the inside. The restaurant looks really super fun with lots of tremendous decor with even the chairs being unique (and comfortable too.) They had a lot of unique takes on Mexican dishes (lots of unique burgers on the menu for one) as well as some classic favourites. We started with an appetizer of Buffalo Chicken Dip which was a straightforward take on it. It had lot's of chicken, a very flavourful but not too spicy Buffalo sauce, and some blue cheese mixed in. It was served with chips. This was as good of take as I've had on a Buffalo Dip that I've had from anyplace. For my main course I tried the Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos which was 3 hard tacos served with grilled shrimp topped with spicy Bang Bang sauce as well as cilantro. This was very unique but very delicious all the same. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and that sauce I would describe as zesty with a slight punch but not too much. Really liked them a lot. My wife enjoyed her Margarita as well as her food (I believe it was a pork dish but I forgot to take a picture). This was a super fantastic lunch and I for one can't wait to come back.“

“Great atmosphere and energy. Our server, Carlos, was helpful and accommodating. Enjoyed our food choices, nice recommendations from server. Looking forward to returning and trying outside .“