50 Best American Restaurants near Lakeside Park

“Our server was named Jacob and he was fantastic! He never let the drink go empty and was very quick and super friendly. It was our first time going and we will definitely be back and hopefully have him again. The food was hot and fresh and worth the drive up there.“

“Savannah was by far the best server I’ve had at twins peaks. She was so sweet, knowledgeable and cares about her customers. I didn't feel like a money sign to her during my experience. The food was great as always. I’ll be back soon and will be requesting her by name!“

“tasty meat ? ordered pulled pork meal with wedges and cole slaw. pork was tender, wedges crispy how I like them. Cole slaw was a bit bland, sour and dry ... for me. That's OK tho! They also made my son feel soecial on his 3rd birthday with a yummy chocolate cake ? I will be back!“

“Overall pretty neat restaurant! The menu is very limited - 3-4 options per course with 3 courses in total. Would appreciate bigger selection for this place. It’s not “fancy” enough to offer that limited menuAnd the atmosphere was not the best - a bit old/dated, not in a “antique-cool” way. Very simple interiorMeatballs were flavorfulAnd their duck is really goodHow they decided to bring out a ginger beer, after we ordered a ginger ale, because it is “ginger ale was not available, and this is the closest to it” will remain a mystery to me“

“We came in for my wifes birthday, while in Cincinnati. Samantha went above and beyond to make our experience exceptional. Her recommendations on food, we couldn't stop eating. The stroganoff was rich and creamy and my steak was cooked perfectly. A night we will remember.“

“Stopped on our way from Ohio to Nashville. Quaint little place. Friendly staff food was very good. Had the Burrata which was some toasted baguette pieces with mozzarella and tomato. Also had a Cobb salad and the special sandwich which was a toasted sandwich and cream of mushroom soup. Overall a very tasty stop.“

“A nice family style restaurant with a good menu. Probably more on the pub fare but they do have some dinner entrees. A little variety for everyone. A good local spot also convenient for travelers and others. Easy access off of I-275 of less than a 1/2 mile from the exit. We've always had friendly service here. The food has always been good.“

“Our server, Elijah, was great. He paced the meal well and did not rush us. The food was well prepared. One in our party had the swordfish special. The other had the shrimp scampi which was flavorful as well. Sitting on the enclosed back patio with the fire pit was a nice touch as well as the band that was playing music that was not too loud either. The restaurant is certainly a nice spot and we will be back.“

“We haven't had such a fantastic experience in a restaurant in so long, I forgot what it feels like. We were promptly seated by the hostess, and she was friendly. Our waitress was great and was very polite and attentive. I'll never get tired of having a refill for my drink set down in front of me before I have to ask. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated, and we enjoyed the decor. I was glad we were almost finished when they sat a couple at the table next to ours, because it is a little close and you're right in each other's conversation. I got the salmon bruschetta to start, and it was so good. Everything tasted so fresh, and the flavors blend beautifully. My girlfriend got the French onion soup, and that looked amazing. She said it tasted really good. We both ordered the filet mignon, and she wanted hers medium rare, and I wanted mine cooked medium. While both steaks were excellent, neither one was cooked as requested, and both were pretty rare. I'm going to let that slide, since everything else was so good. The smoked Gouda Mac and cheese is so damn good, I want the recipe. It's very creamy and delicious. The Brussels sprouts with bacon were excellent and I could eat a bowl of just that. We will definitely be back, and totally understand all the accolades now. Two thumbs up.“

“Emillie was a great server! Let's start with the great things. We did apps and sides. Dumplings were so good but broth was phenomenal !!! Burrata and tomato jam was basically an amazing caprese, sooo good. We also had truffle mushrooms which we added to dumpling broth, YUM! and also had the perfect broccoli with just an ok aioli. Was unimpressed with crab avocado toast, not worth the expense. Have had a a lot of crab food options s and this underwhelmed. My husband is a brownie sundae officianato and he seriously loved the s'more brownie dessert. Overall, great food and sat outside away from a noisy interior on a Friday night.“

“Food is great, not many gluten free options, though.Dietary restrictions: Not many gluten free options, but the options that they have are tastyParking: Research parking before you go. There are parking meters on the surrounding streets and there are paid parking garages nearbyWheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible entrance and seating“

“Came with a group for lunch. Everything was good. The only complaint from the group was the Swamp Mud drink, apparently it tasted like a black licorice liquor was mixed in for the coloring effect. But the other drinks were on point. The pasta dish was excellent. We will definitely be back.“

“Absolutely love it here. The food and service are top notch. This wasn’t our first time and definitely won’t be our last!Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options availableDietary restrictions: Adhere to dietary restrictionsParking: Parking is in the garage beside the restaurant. Very accessible“

“The cutest little place for healthy, delicious food! My table got the brussel and shroom quinoa bowl, Mediterranean quinoa bowl, and adobo brisket and cheese sandwich, and everything was scrumptious. Prices are reasonable, food came out hot and quick, and the service is friendly! 5 stars all the way.Parking: It’s a busy area and finding parking, even on a Tuesday night, was difficult.“

“My all time favorite is their liver and onion .. it will melt in your mouth... friendly service..always a smile.. wonderful chefs, have never had anything that wasn't good.. we live about a hour away , and visit at least once a month... a must to visit !! Treat your belly ?“

“We were visiting the Florence area for 3 days & found this place online when trying to find pet friendly restaurants in the area. We enjoyed our meals so much that we ended up eating here 2 of the 3 days.. I got their Fish & Chips both days (no complaints) & their hush puppies are some of the best I've ever had. Will definitely stop here again the next time we're in the area.“

“Decided to stop here on our trip with our 2 kids, 5 and 3. The staff were all very friendly and the food and beer were great. We used the QR code to order food and drinks from my phone and it worked great. We tried the dill pickle pizza and the kids had chicken tenders and fries, and it was all fantastic. The staff brought our kids a paper with a scavenger hunt on it. It was not easy, even for an adult, but my kids loved it and it gave them something to do. I found myself looking around for the stuff just as much as my kids. The owner ended up helping us find a couple of the items and he was super friendly and talked to us for a bit. I would definitely go back!“

“This place has become our dinner out go to. The food is always super fresh and service is by people who actually like what they're doing and treat all of us very well. Highly recommend the Pickins ad a start. The rotating sauces are always good. I think by now we've had just about everything on the menu and nothing dissapoints!“

“I can't say enough about this place! This has to be one of my favorite spots of all time. We stopped in by chance and haven't been able to stop! The service, the consistency, the food is amazing!! Different rich flavors, dishes I've never had before, all really good. I love the people here, and it's just a great environment. And the prices are really good. Definitely try this place!!Definitely try the Curry chino taco, and birria chino taco, and the Coconut Matcha!!Skewers, veggie roll, chicken fried rice, hamburger, fries,Dietary restrictions: Non dairy options for drinks, cocktails, veggie optionsParking: Metered street parking“

“Review wrote by my 12 year old son "We thought it was a run of the mill restaurant then we got the food at it was the best food the bathrooms are great and the waiting area benches have real truck backs 5 stars recommend if you come to Cincinnati"“

“Not much to say. Just burger perfection. Nothing fancy about any of it. Its a dive in the best sense of the word. Just meat, cheese, soft bun, onion and pickle (I add little ketchup and mustard on bottom). Thats it!!! Nothing else needed. I will make the 40 min drive again for sure.“

“Apon arriving to Crewitts Creek you will find some of the best burgers and Mac and cheese the city of independence has to offer. With a wide variety of both food options as well as alcoholic beverages, it is hard to go wrong with this restaurant. To top it off, you are welcomed and taken care of by some of the best staff. The food is always perfect and the drinks are always spot on. Amber and Brandy do an amazing job at taking care of a full bar making sure you are well tended to through your visit. No matter the crowd they make sure you are taken care of. You will not go wrong with this decision! Make you a stop into Crewitts today!“

“Gordos in the hole in the wall burger spot that you didn't know you needed. With thick, unique, and tasty burgers. Thick cut fries come standard. There are so many great burger combos to try, but you need to try either the GFat or the simple PBJ. Across their menu you'll find other sneaky good options like the tacos or the pear salad, but the burgers are the core of why you seek out Gordos. Service can be a little slow, especially when it gets busy, but you can often find this place to be fairly open unless it's a Xavier game day. Helpful to know: Park to the left side of the building in the odd looking lot. The right side of the building parking is owned by a different building/business. On nice days, see if you can sit in the back patio. It's a little oasis from the noisy of Norwoods main drag.“

“A great place to sit down for some drinks and food and enjoy a great view of the city. Our server was very nice and the pizza I ordered was great. I don't personally drink but my party members said the drinks were good too.Kid-friendliness: There were 3 kids in our party, and there was a bit of a wait so they had a bunch of room to play in the grass nearby. The grass was well kept and the view was great and the kids enjoyed playing while waiting for a table.“

“Only three locations left! No one makes sandwiches like Izzy's. Greatly expanded menus. Original potato pancakes and kosher pickles make a huge meal with the fresh pastrami and corned beef. Outdoor seating for warmer weather away from traffic with secure railing. Ample parking and drive-through also. Great carrot cake. Staff personable and obviously enjoyed working together. Very clean. Abby was an excellent server. You cannot leave hungry.“

“We stopped by Sleepy Bee cafe for brunch on a Sunday. The place was packed. We joined their waitlist on Yelp and were seated in 5-10 mins. This is a women owned business that locally sources everything they make. The food did not disappoint! We tried the mocha and the cappuccino. Both were excellent! Probably the best coffee I have had in a long time. For food, we got the Avi scramble and the breakfast burrito. Both were really good. We also tried their pancake of the day - the mango crunch cake. It was delicious and light - not too sweet either! The service was prompt and they do a great job making sure you receive your food promptly. They were very attentive despite being busy!“

“Delhi Athletico PT is fantastic! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, always willing to listen & help in anyway they can. Brandon is an excellent PT, easy to work with, explains things in a way you can understand, truly cares about getting you better & makes it all as painless & fun as possible. The location is easy to get to & the office is bright, clean, & equipment is up to date. You won’t regret going there for your PT needs, I highly recommend them!“

“Pleasant atmosphere, comfortable seating, friendly staff, good food. Could improve the menu to accommodate a more health-conscious diet of the customers' need and/or choice. They never attempted to include the new plant-based meat alternatives that would be welcome on the menu. The invasion of the valet parking on a vast number of parking spots makes the experience completely unpleasant.Parking: Very difficult to find parking. The service provided by the valet is inconvenient. Sometimes you have to wait a long time until they bring your car.“

“Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Seated right away. Server was friendly and professional. Manager was engaged and helpful with egg allergy questions via email beforehand. Hot beer cheese, house truffle chips, Krueger's burger without special sauce or dijonnaise (egg allergy), and Rocky Marciano were all excellent. Rare delicious brioche bun with no eggs! Overall great experience and highly recommended. We'll be back!Dietary restrictions: Egg allergy - no eggs in the brioche bun, beer cheese, pretzels, or house truffle chips“

“I really enjoyed the atmosphere and service. The burger was excellent, but the garden salad with chicken was definitely sub standard. Especially considering the price. It was salad with a very dry, bone in chicken breast on top. It was flavorless and tough. Uncharged 6.00 for the chicken. Not worth it.“

“We usually get carryout, but the dining area is great as well. I'm only giving it 4/5 stars because they changed the menu recently and my favorites are gone. (The green bean fries were fantastic and we liked the buffalo mac and cheese, but sadly both are gone.) But everything else we've tried has been good and the service is always nice. I do wish the portions were a little smaller, because one dinner is usually enough for two meals for me.Parking: There's plenty of parking behind the restaurant.“

“This place is absolutely fantastic. Every dish was so flavorful and a joy to eat. We had sambusa which was super crispy and full of filling, served with a spicy green sauce and a creamy yogurt sauce, chicken cooked in Somalian spices, and lamb shank on rice. Our server was very friendly and enthusiastic. The tables inside are big and there are a lot of booths.“

“We love Melt!! The Rachel with a side of slaw is our favorite. Also love the revival bowl, verde chicken flatbread, & nachos. Swapping their homemade vegan cheese on any of these items is delicious. Ooh, and the Carmelita is one of their must-try treats!Dietary restrictions: Lots of great vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, & gluten free options.“

“Was sooo hungry and delicious that I ate it before I could take a pic. The burger is amazing with tots!Parking: When you turn into the lot before the restaurant if you go all the way to the left, there are signed parking spots for the restaurant that is FREE“

“O'Bryons is the epitome neighborhood bar and restaurant in Newport. Service is courteous, friendly and timely. The bartender is very helpful and knowledgeable of the menu and drinks. Food is above average while being prepared well and fresh. The chicken wrap and chicken wings were tasty. Prices are reasonable for the area. Parking is a bit of a challenge with it all being street parking. Overall a good experience and worth trying out.“

“If you haven’t been here yet you NEED TO GO!! My husband and I stopped in while we are staying at an AirB&b down the street, we were lucky enough to get Abby who from the minute we sat down was extremely helpful with beer selection to accommodating dietary restrictions! The food was absolutely fantastic and is enough reason to come back but Abby was definitely the cherry on top after a long day of flying in from Dallas!“

“The family and I decided to go here and try them out. We wanted some good food that is something that we can't get back at home. We tried Ford's Garage on the recommendation of the hotel staff. We had the Ford's Signature Burger with Truffle Fries, high-octane burger with onion rings, kid's cheeseburger with fries, kids chicken sandwich with fruit, and grilled cheese with fries. The sandwiches were great with service to match. Our server was friendly, engaging, and courteous to our whole family.The restaurant is clean and very nicely setup and decorated. Loved the cars in it. Only issue we had were that the truffle fries had a very strong garlic flavor to them. Other than that, everything was great. We would definitely visit again. Additionally they honor military and former military with a military discount.“

“I had the filet, and it was sincerely the best steak I've ever had. I can't tell you the last time I not only finished my plate, but kept saying “ok just one more bite” and henceforth made myself miserable because it was so good. The service was great, the drinks were great, we were very impressed.“

“Coaches corner is the best place. It's so much fun & the food is delicious!! The service is EXCELLENT!! You won't find a better local hangout! Casey behind the bar is a real treasure, she makes you want to come back everyday! Truly there is nothing better, it's Newport finest hidden gem if you haven't been before!“

“I had a wonderful experience. Our waiter Bobby was outstanding and chef Josh's food was to die for. We even got the best cake for dessert. All in all, beautiful place, great service and wonderful food. Absolutly worth the 45 min drive for our anniversary dinner.“

“The foodstand market and Cafe is AMAZING! we have been here twice and will be returning customers for life! The first time we visited, they were closing early for a party. they could have turned us away, but instead still served us. My 5 year old son was on the wild side that day and employee Lester was absolutely amazing with him! I even accidently left my debt card there after checking out and Lester found me on facebook and sent me a message that i had left my debt card so i could pick it back up! I also bought a bag of their local wheat bread flour, that i am experimenting on trying to figure out a good recipe to use it for. (first time bread maker, so idk what i am doing) If i could change anything, it would be to add a recipe to the bread mix! I also think that they should look into selling fresh dried spices/herbs for seasoning! their food is absolutely amazing! so fresh and so nice knowing that its local meats/veggies. Highly recommend the grilled ham and swish. the peach jam on the sandwich is to die for! make sure you ask for extra jam for dipping! thank you lester for being amazing! you earn Ben as a buddy for life!Kid-friendliness: coloring sheets and they have pencil boxes of crayon for kids instead of give 1-2 crayons like other restaurants. The staff also interacts with the children and treats them to the Childs needs/personality.“

“It had been awhile since I have been here and I'm not sure why??The atmosphere is great. Very comfortable. The food is fantastic. Perfectly seasoned and flavorful. I want to try everything on the menu, but if I went back tomorrow I would order the same thing I ordered last night, the shrimp etoufee. It was delicious!Our waitress was spot on. She described the menu perfectly and offered great suggestions. Service was great! The service made the night. Her name was Danielle or Dana(I was not paying clise attention when she first came up).I'll be back soon! Great place!“

“Everything about this place is just wonderful! Our go to is Italian Street Panini but everything is delicious. Beautiful place to enjoy a meal and can’t wait til the weather is warmer so we can enjoy the cute patio! Owner and all employees are super friendly!“

“I had the chef salad. I had to order extra ranch dressing and cheddar cheese. I love their ranch dressing. One cup just isn't enough for such a large salad. It was really good. Husband had bacon cheeseburger with fries. He said it was really good. Service was good. She was very busy. It was right at dinner time. We were just finishing up as that crowd was coming in at 5:30pm on a Wednesday evening. We will definitely be going back to the Delhi location. We usually go to the Harrison location. Delhi is closer to home.“

“I hadn't had your chicken in quite sometime, so I decided to drop by tonight. The chicken and sides were on point as always but man oh man was that pineapple upside down cake delicious! If I knew you would have it again tomorrow I'd probable make another trip.“

“The portions were huge. Melinda is an amazing server. She anticipated our needs--we didn't even have to ask. The food was fabulous. It was the most pleasant experience we've ever had. Texas Roadhouse has always been a great experience but this one topped them all.“

“Another great lunch spot downtown / by Fountain Square. Gets busy, but the line moves fast plus you can order online for pickup.The Pick Two (out of soup, salad or half sandwich) is a great deal. The Club Salad and cup of Chicken Chili was very filling. Plus, it comes with a drink.My friend enjoyed her loaded baked potato soup. They also have good cookies. Prices were reasonable.Vegetarian options: All kinda of veggie / non meat soup, salad and sandwich choicesParking: All parking (street and garage) is within 1 block“

“My favorite place in Northside hands down. I'm a sucker for diners, but the atmosphere and friendly staff really make this a great place to sit in. The Blue Jay Breakfast (eggs, potatoes, and optional meat) is both delicious and a great price! I get it every time I go.“

“This is a great casual dining spot. The menu is varied, and several times per year, a special menu offers new and interesting dishes. The roasted chicken is a stand-by, but it sells out quickly. I love the HUGE salads with grilled chicken on top, and my husband is a fan of the chicken parm.The bar gets crowded early, and the patrons are usually more interested in Keno! Overall, the staff is super-friendly and accommodating.“

“Tried Lana's Diner for the first time. Time of our visit came just after their lunch rush. It was obvious they had been busy and at the moment of our arrival, there was only one server waiting tables. While there was a little wait, it was understandable why. The one server, though overwhelmed, did not allow the circumstance to rattle her or keep her from pushing on to take care of customers. I was impressed by how she worked her job without letting her job work her. Her attitude remained polite and helpful to those she was serving. Food was very good and was presented as quickly as was reasonably possible. It was good service considering the circumstance. I give Lana's 5 Stars We will be back!! I highly recommend this down-home diner!!“