50 Best American Restaurants near Highland Heights

“Good place for some quick Barbeque. But whoever decided it was a good idea to change some of the menu items, especially the fries really needs to rethink it. The changes IMHO hurt the unique flavors City BBQ always had. Again for example, the quality of the fries dropped significantly. I can really tell the difference between these and fast food fries now. Kinda dispointing.“

“We hosted a get together here and had a great time! Candace was so great to work with prior to the event and helped us organize drink tickets and a space for us for food. The day of the event, Brandy and Tommy (the bartenders) took great care of us and made sure everyone had a great time. This place is a hidden gem up on the hill with great staff, great bar selections, and a great atmosphere! We will be back.“

“Well, At first, I felt that me and my kids was unwelcomed, then I explained to Hunter the night Manger, and I felt really hurt about the service at first but they explained that it was a mix up with the servers, so I understood, Hunter explained that we are very much welcomed and I should not feel such a way. So by the end of the experience, we felt so cared for and the experience ended up so amazingly beautiful that I couldn'task for a better night! We was treated with so much compassion, great and unforgettable moments! I will always feel welcomed and cared for as a customer her now. I just want to thank you all for the great wonderful experience and the awesome food was so freaking delicious and and well served! Thank you in so many ways to you all! Thank you! 💖“

“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!“

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

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

“Great food and service. This is now our favorite place.“

“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 ⭐️“

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

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

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

“Amazing food and community oriented owners“

“Our server Gold was absolutely fabulous! The food and ambience was amazing but she blew us away!! It was our first time trying Alara, but definitely coming back again, she was knowledgeable , attentive, and sweet—if you dine here ask for Gold!“

“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.“

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

“Celebrating my 65th birthday at Opal. Everything from our waiter Nick to the atmosphere and food were amazing. They made us feel special and wonderful. We highly recommend Opal Rooftop.“

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

“Amazing food and great atmosphere! Just what Hyde Park needed!“

“We are from out of town and came in late, trying to find some vegan friendly food but also good for my omnivore partner and it did not disappoint. Sunny greeted us and was friendly and personalizable during our entire dinner. We ordered the Mediterranean veggie wrap and salmon “omega 3” sandwich and it was amazing! The side of vegan Mac and cheese was one of the best vegan Mac I had. Prices were quite low for a restaurant these days, ranging around the $10-$15 range for an entree. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.

Vegetarian options: Vegan options“

“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“

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

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

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

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

“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.“

“They have the best carrot cake!“

“We visited Empress Chili in Alexandria for lunch for something different. Typically we eat Skyline Chili a couple times a month. We visited Dixie Chili with our niece not too long ago. We’ve eaten more than our fair share of Cincy chili over the years. The Empress store looked very clean inside and the order process was very simple and not rushed. There were several other tables occupied inside and a constant flow of drive thru customers at about 1pm on a Saturday. My wife had a 5 way and I had a 3 way with a cheese coney no onion. The chili was not as bold as Skyline but tasty. The typical flavors are there but not as strong or forward as the others. My wife said she liked it and felt like it was easier on her stomach. All in all it was a very good experience and we will be back.“

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

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

“I love the atmosphere, it’s elegant but with the door opening and closing that made it chili and that’s why I gave the 4 stars. The wait staff was excellent. Swift, patient, knowledgeable, all stepped in and helped, truly satisfied with the service! The food was exquisite!!! I had the baked chicken and baked potato and it was cooked and seasoned to perfection!!!! I only gave 4 stars because for me I feel the menu is limited with choices I like. The person I was with raved about the trout, couscous, and Brussels sprouts! This was a special night, special event, and j Alexander felt just as special!!!“

“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.“

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

“Good environment and good people! We came here while visiting our family and the food, environment and service were great! I would recommend this place to any one living in the area or visiting! And thank you to the manager on duty, she graciously paid for our meal! It was greatly appreciated!!! It goes to show that there are good people still out there!“

“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!“

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

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

“Everything is AMAZING!!!!“

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

“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!“

“Nice wine list, delicious food and gracious service on a comfortable covered patio were all the ingredients we needed, plus great company, to make my Mother’s Day eve special.“

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

“The food was outstanding, despite it taking 40 minutes to make it to us.

Eating here kind of reminds me of eating at a funeral home. You'll enjoy the food, but the 1960s decor needs to go. It legitimately looks like a funeral home inside and out.“

“Great place to get lunch at Findlay Market (Race St side). Lots of fresh, healthy options.

The 1 meat + 2 veggies special is the best value. I chose curry chicken salad, broccoli salad and grilled vegetables. Good and very filling.

It's clearly popular, but the line moves fast, so check out the display case to be ready when it's your turn. They are, of course, happy to answer questions about the food.“

“We had lunch at the cafe prior to one of the Jazz series. The cafe is just delightful inside the museum. Our waitress was wonderful, very attentive and friendly while the food was terrific in both taste and presentation. A very enjoyable experience and we will be back“

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

“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!!“