50 Best American Restaurants in Cincinnati

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

“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!“

“The smash burgers and fries are yummy! I just wish that they still served their delicious pies for dessert. It's a real shame to not serve something so mothwatering good as their honey vinegar pie.“

“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 ⭐️“

“Always a great time and meal!!!“

“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.“

“Great food and service as always!! Great to see Christine's nod to one of the West Side's nicest guys Dan Wenger who's sadly no longer with us, "The Schmoe", excellent sandwich.“

“Last night our family unexpectedly stopped in while a large group (20ish people. The staff was quick to make space for us and our waitress was amazing. She got all of our orders correct and even helped me order safely w food allergies. The chefs also did a wonderful job. The food was cooked to perfection and came out pretty quickly considering the size of our group. Great job everyone! Thank you for being awesome. We will definitely be back again“

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

“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!“

“Found this gem tonight, and will definitely be back!! Food was amazing, and the entire staff was super friendly and amazing!“

“Amazing food and community oriented owners“

“Love the food and the Staff!!!“

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

“Great roof top area, food was amazing and prices were very reasonable . friendly staff. Will be back“

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

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

“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!!“

“Shout out to Peg and the team at Tags Cafe. They did an amazing job catering our staff breakfast at Diamond Oaks Career Campus. Everyone loved it! Definitely recommend!“

“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.“

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

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

“Our Mom's choice for her 88th Birthday was Ron's Roost. 🥳 Char was hands down the best waitress I've had this year anywhere - personable, professional, & polite! 😊 I only wish I had room for pie.“

“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 🎅“

“First time visiting was without a flaw. Food was delicious and at a reasonable price. My guest had the filet mignon and I had the rigatoni. We shared the southwest egg rolls. My guest had water and I had tea. Everything was delicious and well presented. Total before the tip was $109. Could not spend this way 2 or more times a month, but it was a special occasion. Our service was exceptional and felt cared for but not obsessively so. The attention we were given was just right. I'll add Cooper's Hawk to my list for entertaining future guests. Thank you for a great experience.“

“Good food and service is awesome!!! Peaches is the best!!“

“Great environment with a friendly wait staff“

“Always enjoy this place. Food is always fresh and so good.“

“They have the best carrot cake!“

“I wanted to Rave about a few young ladies. Makenzie, who was on the cash register, Cally, and was maybe a prep cook in the front where you order at, & lastly Mya, who appeared to be one of your servers. I had the pleasure of coming in contact with these ladies, and they all had such great attitudes! All of the ladies had smiles for days and just very cheerful. I appreciate customer service and they were all delighted to help me. Thank you for having the ladies in the front smiling.“

“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.“

“Three very large groups arrived just minutes after the four of us. Happy for the bottom line of the restaurant, not so much if you wanted to have a four way conversation between friends who haven't seen each other in a long time. We hurriedly ordered lunch before the kitchen was swamped. Server was odd indeed.“

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

“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!)“

“thanks for feeding our #primeelite boys tonight before their first tournament tomorrow! showing love to the locals ❤️🔥“

“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!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟“

“What a great meal we had at the Kitchen. Wonderful service from Erin. Would definitely go back!“

“My daughter and I went with friends today for lunch and it was amazing! There was plenty of parking outside (huge new lot!) and a lot of friendly staff members inside. There were giant TVs on every wall, a great food selection and drink menu. We had the deep fried pickles and cheese pulls for appetizers and they were fresh and delicious! They have a ‘Westside Charcuterie Board’ that’s an appetizer sampler platter for only 20.00! The kid meal was a nice size and my daughter loved the chicken tenders and waffle fries. The service was great. The staff was very attentive and polite. It was too hot for us to sit outside but the patio seating is really really nice! They have really made it a nice place to check out!“

“I ordered the Hash which was supposed to be eggs over potatoes and sausage, however there was no sausage. I complained and was brought the sausage separately. Apparently they scoop this up from some premade pan and do not make it to order so you get what you get. For the price I would not order this.“

“I came to the Summit to attend a birthday celebration in their ballroom. Dorothy provided outstanding service without making me feel like I was a burden. I have a hard time chewing, and she happily switched my food for me. It's little acts like this done with a smile that really make nights like this memorable. Thank you!“

“I highly recommend this restaurant! We visited while in town for the Cotton Bowl. The atmosphere is very unique and exotic. The food was absolutely delicious and the music selection was so diverse and entertaining. Our server, Carla was friendly and provided quick service.“

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

“My family goes back 5 generations to this day, with Camp Washington Chili Parlor. I’m a 3rd generation, my children 4th and grandchildren are 5th generations… best Chili in the world to all of us. Every dish you make has always tasted great! Please put. Camp Washington on the map, I’ve even brought gallons of your chili back to Michigan. My husband’s family loves it, and many, many friends do also? If it weren’t for my parents living on Colerain Ave. we would’ve never known, the great taste of your chili and all the ways you use it in meals?“

“The food is delicious and the staff are very friendly and excellent at their job!“