50 Best American Restaurants in Cincinnati

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

“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“

“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 ⭐️“

“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.“

“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.“

“This was our first time at the location on Harrison and my guy Jordan was on point! He was prompt, polite and knew his wines! He recommended a wine, and we left with 4 bottles of it! We've been to the kenwood and liberty locations, but this might be the new spot! Food was great, as always. Great service, thank you brotha Jordan. -Keify The Bartist“

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

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

“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“

“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“

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

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

“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!“

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

“A dinner experience and vintage train ride is raar and this one was a real treat. Our group of four dressed for the part in 1940s costume and sat in the music car.
The music talent was a nod to the Andrew’s sisters of the same time period. They were excellent. Our group had prime rib with baked potatoes and green beans. A salad was served separately before the main course. All food was very tasty!
We were celebrating a birthday in our group, so the singers sang their rendition of Happy Birthday. Loved it!
The meal ended with delicious desserts to include chocolate pecan pie and strawberry cheesecake. Yum!
A history of the train and area was intertwined in our experience and was so interesting. Highly recommended this tour. Best if in a group of four as groups of two is hard to get a table set up for that because of the configuration of the train cars.“

“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!!“

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

“Stepping into The Lonely Pine is like being transported to an eclectic, chic, 70’s western in the absolute BEST way possible. We were each greeted at the host stand with a tasting of sparkling Cava. Our server was absolutely exceptional – so personable with extensive knowledge of the menu & history. We had the pleasure of meeting Chef/Owner Maddy Sheblessy, which was very cool – I’ve heard so many good things & it was nice to finally meet her.

To start the meal, we shared the signature poutine. It has the perfect amount of heat & features local cheese curds. In between bites I sipped on the Dame Prue – the perfect summer cocktail (& everyone’s favorite Brit). For my entree I enjoyed the petite filet with horseradish cream (buttery soft with a little heat – perfection), my husband had the Route 66 Burger (neither of us are big fans of pimento cheese, but this burger changed our minds), & we shared the seasonal veg (rainbow chard – a nice, light accompaniment).

I eventually moved onto another cocktail – the on the grind martini – & was pleasantly surprised at the delicious coffee (not everywhere does it right!). We polished off the meal with the seasonal chef special – a dulce de leche tres leches cake – & My. Goodness. It’s impossible not to smile while you eat this. It’s indulgent, it’s decadent, & it was the perfect ending to our meal.“

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

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

“Great food but not too fancy.“

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

“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 !!“

“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.“

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

“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!!“

“I always enjoy meals and service at Seasons 52. Our party included two people who had never been, and they enjoyed themselves. Love the open doors in one of the rooms. My only complaint this time was my halibut being overdone. Everything else (shared flatbread, two sea bass entrees, one chicken caesar salad, two desserts) was delicious.“

“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.“

“Great environment with a friendly wait staff“

“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.“

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

“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“

“Ribs and green are delicious!!!!“

“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!“

“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“

“This is our new go to place to celebrate something special. To us it is a high end restaurant. Love the dress code...business casual or dressy...but of course then you have your sweatpants kinda people...the food spot on...service absolutely...for people like us that don't get out much...it was amazing 🤍💛🩶“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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