50 Best American Restaurants in Cincinnati

“LOVE the burger fries and tots.“

“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.“

“We had the most beautiful evening at Salazar tonight! Sophia is hands down the best server I’ve had in….ever! She was so attentive and made the most spot on recommendations. Everyone was super friendly and the food was amazing. GET THE GNOCCHI!!“

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

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

“There are so many good things about this place. It is comfortable and has a neighborhood charm. That said the food and service are of such high quality that Lonely Pine is appropriate for any level of celebration. Top it off, price is more than reasonable. The owner’s passion carries through every aspect of this gem. Make a reservation, you will be glad you did.“

“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!“

“Always a great time and meal!!!“

“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!!!“

“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“

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

“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.“

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

“Love the food and the Staff!!!“

“Great food but not too fancy.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“good food nice area“

“We had a wonderful time. The service and food were great, and when you consider that this is all done in the tight confines of a train car on the move, it was 5 stars! The conductor had interesting trivia and facts about things along the route. A fun time.“

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

“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 !!“

“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!!!!“

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

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

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

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

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

“Great environment with a friendly wait staff“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

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

“The food was basic. Beautiful served, wonderfully plated but as for seasoning my grandma would be disappointed. The service and atmosphere was wonderful. It's definitely worth a visit just make sure your pallete is cleansed before hand“

“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.“

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

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

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

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

“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!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟“

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

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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’ve been dining here for years. My friend Chopper Mike introduced me to this restaurant. Great food, large menu. Awesome staff. I just tried the Gyro Pizza and it’s the Bombdiggity! If you like gyros, you’ll love this pizza.“

“Wonderful food and service!! We sat at the bar and Bryan waited on us and was more than accomodating!!!“