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!"“

“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“

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

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

“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“

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

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

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“Well I had never been there before and I bought a clip coupon to use there. My best friend and I went to lunch today. And let me tell you it isn't anything fancy but our waitress was amazing. She explained the menu to us very well. I had a cheeseburger medium rare with lettuce, tomato, raw onion, pickles, and mayo. It comes with chips but I ordered a side of onion rings. My cheeseburger was cooked as I asked and it was so very good. The onion rings were good as well. But they needed to be drained on a paper towel before putting on my plate! My best friend had the tomato soup and grilled cheese and fried corn on the cob and she said it was delicious!! All in all I would give it 2 thumbs up on our food and service!!!“

“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!“

“We walked over here for breakfast on a Friday morning. The food did not have any seasoning at all but was pretty good after adding some salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Prices are pretty reasonable and service was great. We would probably come back.“

“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“

“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.“

“Drove the distance to Celebrate my parents 58th anniversary and was worth the drive. Get the pub fish and chips you won't be disappointed. Im super picky about my tartar sauce and coleslaw and theirs was top notch. Filet was amazing and prime rib were hits with our group. The French onion soup was lick the bowl clean worthy if you know what I mean.“

“We love Ali’s!! The food is great. The atmosphere is relaxed, clean, and fun for all ages. And the staff is amazing!! What’s not to love there? Ali is a staple of our community and she puts everything she has info her business and her customers. That’s the best part.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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“

“Finding a nice bite to eat on the east coast is hard past 8:30 for sure. I was really blown away by this place. The food was great, service was amazing, plenty of street parking. Its a sports bar that still feels young -- which is hard to nail that feeling, many sports bars feel dusty.

I'll be back!“

“Great Food, Great Service, Good time every time! Welcoming environment!“

“The best fall-off-the-bone ribs we’ve had in Cinci. The beer from Nano-brewery Bocce Brewing is also on-point! Gabby’s has been here for 23 years, and it really stands out. Pizza was incredible. Service attentive and friendly. Worth the 20 min drive from downtown.“

“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!!!“

“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 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!“

“The typical great Dairy Queen ice cream served here. Prices are great! Service is quick and the place is well kept up and clean. Staff are friendly and helpful.“

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

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

“Fabulous!!! I'm not sure what they've fine with the fries, but they are even better than before. I've been here twice this week & it just keeps getting better & better!!! I tip them because I can, not because I have to. What a concept 💫“

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

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

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

“Best place ever to go eat“

“Fun exciting entertaining“

“Five Guys has the cleanest stores and the best burgers, dogs and fries. everything is fresh and orders are always accurate.“

“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 .“

“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.“

“delicious food and great service thanks a lot guys“

“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!!!!“

“The food was amazing the staff was wonderful . Definitely will be back“

“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.“

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

“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“