50 Best Burger Restaurants in Cincinnati

“LOVE the burger fries and tots.“

“Loved it!!! Food was great but service was even better ! KATELIN, KATELIN, KATELIN!!!! We shall return!“

“What one of our team members says: "Milkman in OTR is the go-to spot for the best smash burgers in Cincinnati, and it's so much more than a burger joint! They serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic milkshakes and slushies, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, and more! Plus, the cozy retro vibe of the restaurant makes it such a fun spot for date night or hanging with friends. We highly recommend trying their blue raspberry soft serve!"“

“Absolutely the best burger you can get. This place is a historic gem and an icon of Cincinnati“

“Service and food were great. Try the chili, it's fantastic Lots of burger combinations. The hamburger patty between 2 grill cheese sandwiches was excellent, next time I'm going to try it with Swiss cheese. Our first time there, but definitely not our last“

“Amazing food and friendly service!! Love the Pearl Jam and Mac miller!“

“went to Swensons on Madison road in Cincinnati ohio. We had been meaning to try this since it open. We were a little disappointed in the serving size of the fries, Double cheese burger, and Fried bologna sandwich. Taste wise it was great. Service was fast and friendly. I'd recommend to anyone but I'd definitely recommend to double your order if you want enough to eat.“

“Friendly service, food was great despite some pesky flies and cobwebs in the decorations. Kids loved the mini burgers cookies, music was not loud like other places, so it was a pleasure to enjoy a family conversation while eating good food, definitely this time it will not take couple of years to comeback.“

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

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

“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!!!“

“Amazing food and timely service. The atmosphere is priceless.“

“Kaylee was our bartender / server she did a phenomenal job start to finish she was very welcoming , friendly and made our time here amazing! We will definitely be back just to see her !
The food came out delicious drinks cold never went without anything . It's great too see someone so hardworking at this location. I've ate here in the past and did not care for it so much but after giving it another shot me and my family look forward to stopping in on Mondays for the smash burgers and happy hour !“

“My husband and I had dinner here before attending the Nate Bargatze comedy show on Sunday, October 26th. We were running late due to the Bengals game letting out, and the traffic and crowds in the streets were beyond chaotic. We called Bourbon's and informed them of the situation and they were so kind to hold our table for us. We finally arrived and we were greeted and seated immediately. The service, the food, and the ambiance were all excellent. We would highly recommend this place. It's a great location if you're attending an event at Paycor Stadium, the Reds Stadium, or the Heritage Bank Center. It was an easy choice being so close to the venue we were attending and we're glad we chose it!“

“We love this place! Good, home-cooked food for a great price. Food is always served fresh and hot in generous portions. This is such a hidden gem in Cincinnati!“

“This is a great place, I stay near by for work every week, the staff has always treated with respect and great service. It’s great to see a non chain restaurant with a following of great people and great hospitality. Thanks Lakota and Jimmy for making me feel welcome.“

“When I was entering your establishment, I was bring it immediately with a smile and options on your menu. Since I've never been to your restaurant before. Congratulations on having such an exquisite staff and nice place to come and eat.It won't be the last time.“

“We were seated at the bar and had great sandwiches and drinks last night (11/5/24) . Mark was the bartender who waited on us. His outstanding customer service made us feel like we had a “fine dining” experience!“

“Quick service and clean, the food was awesome best gravy I have ever had. Had the lumberjack and my son had the pancakes. The only thing that was bad was the tap water it tasted weird maybe they need a filter. But everything was great regardless.“

“My husband and I both agreed it was the best sandwich we’ve ever had! Super fresh and the bread was amazing! We will definitely be back“

“Staff is pretty friendly for the most part. Environment was clean and there was plenty of seating. Restrooms were clean. Items were stocked. Orders are freshly made so there is a bit of a wait time but it's definitely worth it. It's a bit hot inside as the kitchen area is open and doesnt have great ventilation“

“Ali and Dan are doing a great job of bringing this place back to life. We stopped in for a carryout order of wings yesterday. The wings were great as we watched our Bengals at home. The interior is really looking good. More TV's and new furniture. Keep up the good work in Madeira.“

“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.“

“Last time we came here we had a gift card for Oakley kitchen, and the man working at the time (April 16th 2024 actually) did sketches and drawings and was super nice, (also the burgers are phenomenal) he figured out how to use the gift card perfectly fine and even rung us up a second time for another order. We came again today and they suddenly can’t take the gift card, it’s a 100 dollar gift card and there’s only four places even open here with fat Al’s being one of the two places we’re interested in. Really dissapointing as it was used perfectly fine the last time TWICE and we drove half an hour to get here specifically for their burgers. The manager was on the phone and said they were one of the last people to switch to using a card (or something like that??) but again it worked last time we came so that doesn’t make any sense :/ our visit today was on 4/30/24.“

“Always pleasant staff. Keep up the good work.“

“We had Topped Fries food truck come to our company establishment. It's safe to say they were a big hit. Many employees came out and enjoyed the food and commented how much they enjoyed having them. Customer service was great and we got our food quickly. We are looking forward to having them again.“

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

“Truly a wonderful experience. I have been here before and it was awesome. Brought my boyfriend to try it. His grandma is from England. He grew up with all these dishes. Loves to cook them. The environment & great food brought back many good memories of her. Thank you for that!!! Our server was genuine, efficient & friendly. Yummy food. I had your Fish- wow! The best!!! Thank you!!! ❤️.“

“First time here, food is great, killer patio, plenty of seating, and most importantly......the service! Ask for Leila......or Lee-la, or Leighlu. Or quickly ask for Wee-wa, and they'll probably not notice and still sit you with Leila, and at that point you'll have tricked them prior to getting a delicious meal! She's the coolest!“

“First visit. Got the special… best French Dip sandwich I’ve had. Baguette was perfection for this dish. Will be back.“

“Under new ownership and better than ever!!!�“

“delicious food and great service thanks a lot guys“

“Food was fabulous! Great beer! Will definitely be back. Kudos to Chef JB 👏👏“

“Beautiful summer night to enjoy dinner outdoors at deSha's! For years we have dined here since it is Consistently great- the service, the food, the location. ( also the yummy cornbread!) Lots of variety from soup/salads/sandwiches/ entrees. Wine list is a bit limited- wide choice of beer. We'll return!“

“Absolutely love the weekly meal plans, grab-n-go, Cafe and smoothies!“

“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.“

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

“Excellent breakfast … also had breakfast at Maplewood and Sleepy Bee this week while in town, snd Dunlap was far superior in taste as well as super friendly service“

“We hosted a birthday/Baptism at Bandito’s for our children and it was perfect! Excellent food, reasonable price, fun atmosphere, easy to book! Highly recommend!!!“

“Quick trip through drive thru and it was fast and food was hot and service was great“

“This is the third time I went to the price hill location and the doors were locked. I go to this location and they are always open ready to help me. That’s a win for them and me.“

“Can’t be. Better place to Eat and Drink Food is Outstanding and so are the Drinks The other great thing is the outside Seating and the Groups they Schedule to Play Outside Go McCoys!!!!“

“Service was amazing, very kind lady behind the counter this morning. She's the only reason this review isn't a 1 star. DONT GET ME WRONG, the food was AMAZING, BUT $50 FOR one SHAKE, 2 BURGERS, AND A SMALL ORDER OF CHICKEN BITES, AND NONE OF IT COMES WITH FRIES 🍟 loved the food and I will be back but not consistently. Very much over priced.“

“Best place ever to go eat“

“Great atmosphere and energy. Our server, Carlos, was helpful and accommodating. Enjoyed our food choices, nice recommendations from server. Looking forward to returning and trying outside .“

“I saw 4 guys and 3 girls there...
Im totally confused...
But...the burgers tasted like good meat and smelled a lil like fire. .
Went in the bathroom and I felt scared. . But then I realized it was just my reflection in the mirror..

The whole experience smelled of fries..sweat..and raw meat..
I loved it“

“El Barril is a really awesome Mexican joint we found in Mount Adam's in Cincinnati. It had both indoor and outdoor seating but on this day we decided on the inside. The restaurant looks really super fun with lots of tremendous decor with even the chairs being unique (and comfortable too.) They had a lot of unique takes on Mexican dishes (lots of unique burgers on the menu for one) as well as some classic favourites. We started with an appetizer of Buffalo Chicken Dip which was a straightforward take on it. It had lot's of chicken, a very flavourful but not too spicy Buffalo sauce, and some blue cheese mixed in. It was served with chips. This was as good of take as I've had on a Buffalo Dip that I've had from anyplace. For my main course I tried the Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos which was 3 hard tacos served with grilled shrimp topped with spicy Bang Bang sauce as well as cilantro. This was very unique but very delicious all the same. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and that sauce I would describe as zesty with a slight punch but not too much. Really liked them a lot. My wife enjoyed her Margarita as well as her food (I believe it was a pork dish but I forgot to take a picture). This was a super fantastic lunch and I for one can't wait to come back.“

“This appears to be the cleanest restaurant I’ve ever been in. Drink station, counter, tables, floors, bathrooms were spotless. Kudos to management and staff! Service was great with a smile. Food was as expected for a Burger King. I didn’t care for the ham croissant so can’t recommend that but otherwise. Great first experience at this Burger King.“