50 Best American Restaurants in Cincinnati

“LOVE the burger fries and tots.“

“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“

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

“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 ⭐️“

“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.“

“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.“

“Always a great time and meal!!!“

“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.“

“We love supporting our local businesses and love that nearly everything on the menu here is locally sourced. There are many positives for this restaurant, including warm & inviting service. The complimentary bubbly is also such a sweet touch! The ambience is unique and cozy so, overall, service is 10/10. I wish I felt differently about this next part, but I can’t say that the food is worth the price. It’s quite expensive for what it is. Nothing we received was bad by any means—it was good! But we had one entree (one of the cheaper options), two sides, two drinks, and spent nearly $200 after tip. In my opinion, charging $15 for a side of lightly seasoned roasted potatoes is too much, especially when the entrees easily run $60-80 by themselves. Plus, the average cocktail was $16. I would feel differently if everything tasted exquisite, but it all tasted good. Nothing particularly special, I hate to say. The spices in everything were conservative, and it seems that the majority of the flavor relies on the raw ingredients themselves. I applaud their choice of truly quality ingredients, but for the price we paid, I would expect a lot more flavor to be woven in via additional culinary choices.“

“Had a great experience at Cooper’s Hawk! Our waiter Harrison took great care of us. He was friendly, attentive, and has such a fun personality. He kept us laughing and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Great service, great atmosphere, and an all-around great time. We’ll definitely be back!“

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

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

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

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

“Love the food and the Staff!!!“

“Very good“

“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.“

“Great environment with a friendly wait staff“

“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!“

“Quite a fun and lovely evening. Wonderful atmosphere in vintage train cars from the 1940s and 50s. Railroad staff are in uniform and there is a great trio singing music from the time period. Service was friendly, efficient, and attended to our every need. The food was prepared on board the train and everything was very tasty! There is a full bar and several fun, themed cocktails. The route was great and offered some fantastic views. The conductor also provided some wonderful history along the route. I've been wanting to take the train for so many years, and I'm so glad I got the chance! Guests often dress in vintage clothing, so feel free to join in on the fun.“

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

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

“I couldn't wait to write a review before we left. This was my first time here since moving to the area three years ago and when I say I have never in my entire life had a steak this good, I mean it. Ive lived all across the country and dined at hundreds of restaurants and this by far is the best food I have ever had. I got literal chills when eating. CHILLS.

I mean, you can tell how much pure passion and energy the chefs put into this. Not a single bad part of this experience. 10/10 no notes“

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

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

“Great food! But no restroom for customer use!“

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

“Great food but not too fancy.“

“Wanted to take a lil moment to give a shoutout to the Silver Ladle employees <3 the food is really good but what keeps me coming back on my lunch break is the staff. They are all so so kind, especially the two lovely ladies who normally work register/food hand-off. They remember my name and my go-to orders, and always take the time to ask me about my day with genuine interest, even if they are busy, and while still maintaining efficiency. 10/10 service experience every time !!“

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

“A great spot if you’re looking for good food, a diverse menu, and riverfront atmosphere. The location right on the Ohio River really makes it—perfect views while you eat or sip something. Just a heads up, it’s open-air, so plan accordingly for weather. Also, expect a wait on nice weekends, but you can grab a drink and enjoy the river while you wait, which makes it worth it.“

“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!!“

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

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

“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.“

“Chris was our server in the bar area today and he was great! Attentive and let us chat while keeping our glasses full. Food was fantastic! Ordered the white wine chicken and the caramelized grilled sea scallops. Delicious and recommend both. Dishes are seasonal so the menu changes regularly. Beautiful atmosphere and very pretty bar area. Small patio area to sit outside or inside with the windows open.“

“Excellent food ! The Sope s I had were fantastic. My husband’s burrito was exceptional and sauces we’re great too.“

“We had a great brunch on Sunday on our way out of town . My son has a lot of allergies and they were very accommodating and generally just pleasant people working there !! Will come back anytime I’m in the city“

“Went here for a date night and left so full and happy!! Our server, Jenny, took such good care of us. It was nice to have the menu and specials explained to us in details and got a lot of recommendations from her, too. We ordered the crab cakes, mussels, lamb rack, their steak and crab special for the night. Everything was cooked to perfection with right seasonings and temp. We really enjoyed the special-the filet mignon was soooo tender and the crab was sweet! It was cool to have a candle lit butter and Cajun spiced lemon on the side for the crab. We were so stuffed at the end but couldn’t help but get dessert to go. The crème brûlée NY cheesecake is SUCH a treat and I’m so glad we got it. Service was 10/10, would recommend everyone to go here for nicer dinners.“

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

“We happened upon this restaurant today traveling from Smokies to Michigan, it was spectacular! Our waiter was really good and polite! Highly recommend!“

“Ribs and green are delicious!!!!“

“Morning Meditation, carrot cake pancake, & Barbacoa Quesadilla Benedict! Perfect Sunday brunch!“

“Great atmosphere and the food was really great! Shrimp cocktail for appetizer and the cod orzo was delicious! Great place to eat! Service was quick and friendly“

“Food was great. Service was quick and friendly. I wish Cincinnati had more Greek restaurants. I live in Fairfield and we just don’t have any authentic Greek food. I’m very excited my new office is only 4 minutes down the road. I plan on not packing my lunch as much and taking some time away from work. The staff all seemed very friendly and the servers were very kind to children while I was there. I want to bring my family here but the hours won’t allow it because of work and school.“

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

“We had dinner with 7 people and everyone enjoyed their meal. The Gnocchi was phenomenal. 10/10 highly recommend!!“

“Honestly Northstar cafe at the kenwood town center is the best place I could have ever been apart of. It changed my dining experience and it changed my character, all in ways I appreciate so much. Thank you Kahlie and Chris for your foundation.. And thank you to all the Northstareans for the the structure and teamwork you provide. I love this place and I will be back!“