48 Best Wine Bars in Cincinnati

“Everything was outstanding! Really surprised we haven't heard about this place more. We split dishes so we could try more. Loved the stuffed poblano peppers, ahi tuna and the lobster roll was absolutely the best I've had outside of New England. Appreciated the half glasses of wine as well. We will definitely be back!“

“A little tricky to spot, it is the entrance under the pink neon symbols. The restaurant serves tapas to share so I would recommend bringing a friend, or friends, and ordering multiple items. Every dish I've had there has been absolutely delicious! My favorites are the charred broccoli with cheese sauce, and the whipped honey ricotta with grilled bread. They also have lots of great vegetarian options!“

“Visiting a friend….great roulette wine drinks and amazing food.“

“We absolutely loved our experience at Safi start to finish. The atmosphere is marvelous, very unique and inviting. The food was delicious, unique, and very well presented. The large variety of drinks suited everyone in our party; I was particularly impressed at the unique wine options including dessert wines. The service was absolutely excellent and I enjoyed conversations with several helpful staff. I can't wait to go again!!“

“Nice ambiance. Good selection.“

“5/5 stars for Stephanie and Ella ! They were soooo easy to communicate with and very responsive, professional and friendly ! Can’t recommend this group enough and their event space, charcuterie/cheese boards and wine !! Book them for your next event !“

“LOVE THE COLD DUCK, LOVE THE AROMA BRINGS ABOUT GREAT MEMORIES AND THE TASTE IS YUM“

“Relaxing, casual atmosphere. Big outdoor deck. Great wine selections.“

“What a hidden gem! We had the charcuterie boards with our delicious wine but can't wait to goback to try out their menu...looks great!“

“Nice wine list, delicious food and gracious service on a comfortable covered patio were all the ingredients we needed, plus great company, to make my Mother’s Day eve special.“

“A hidden gem on Garfield Place . We decided to throw out the Hyde park restaurants and try something new . The Mezze Board was fantastic with all of the Mediterranean dips and veggies , The Shrimp Cossoult is to die for . The braised lamb /risotta/feta explodes with every bite. The best of all is that it was our first time dining and and I felt like family with the service from Nimo and Bryce , Coming back next week for the Swordfish . 6 stars !!!!!“

“Ronnie and Molly are great! The loaded tots are killer!“

“This place is flawless! We got the privilege to experience Anjou tonight, and we saw firsthand why it has nothing but 5 star reviews! The location, the aesthetic, the lighting, the service, and the drinks... all were incredible. We sat at the bar (which if you've been following me, you know we prefer ?), and it was perfect. The staff are very personable, knowledgeable, and down to earth, and they made great conversation. They're also down to make you any cocktail that you'd like (even if it's not on the menu); that went a long way with me. We had 3 on the menu and 3 not on the menu, and we loved every single one. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place; it is one of our new favorites. Highly recommend!“

“Fantastic tasting coffee, cute atmosphere and friendly team members.“

“We’ve been to Fireside before and the pizzas and salads are great as always. But we tried the canolas for desert this time. Don’t wait as long as we did to try them, they were exceptional.“

“We love our friends at Tēla! Always great service, wonderful atmosphere and delicious food!“

“I have been here several times and it has always been a great experience.This place never disappoints.Wonderful food,top notch service and a great relaxing atmosphere.Amazing view of the city.“

“We have been to several Season's locations with very positive experienced. This time, in Cincinnati, the experience was tops. Our waiter, Adam, was attentive and very eager. Service was efficient and food was excellent. We will come again“

“Ours was a lunch experience was a very pleasant surprise. We both had the pick from three each, two course luncheon specials plus a shrimp cocktail to share. All five dishes were excellent and the price value was great. Service from Valerie was a highlight of how service should be. We will return soon.“

“Celebrating our 15th anniversary at The Blind Lemon. Few of our date nights there! My partner Joel
Mellon has been there in 1984! When we met in 2003 we came here often! Our favorite drink is the Grand Mariner warm! The solo guitarist voice was amazing! The magical part of the night was as we were about to leave she sang our song! Norah Jones ‘ come Away With Me’
It was perfect! The night ended well!’
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“Revel donated several cases of wine for Building Value’s ReUse-apalooza fundraiser which helped us raise more funds not having to buy the alcohol. I love a local business that gives back to the community! I’m not a drinker myself but we got several compliments on the wine. Thank you for your support!!“

“I’m not a wine person but my wife wanted to try a wine bar and we decided to come to Skeleton Root. When talking to the staff I informed them of my lack of wine knowledge. They were very helpful and professional. They recommended a couple of different wines which we tried and to my astonishment, I enjoyed a couple of their wines. The atmosphere was rustic and laid back which I loved. It was a lovely experience and I would like to thank the staff for their suggestions and their help.“

“1215 has a great atmosphere. The coffee, tea, wine, and cocktail selection are what you want from a later night wine and coffee bar. Loved the ambiance. Service was great. It's very cozy and warm. I can't wait to visit once the weather cools. I highly recommend.

The only thing I found interesting was that I wasn't able to tap to pay. This is not particular to 1215. There was no parking app or ability to tap to pay for parking either. I just relocated from another city and rarely carried cards or cash.“

“One of my favorite places to eat. I love the food. Wine selection is good. Service is good.
I have two issues with this place.
#1. They charge $10 cork fee per bottle of wine on everyday but Thursday. That’s a crime. They claim that their wine is cheaper than other places so it justifies the cork fee, but that’s simply not true. I can get most of them cheaper at Krogers. I don’t agree with being penalized $10 per bottle to drink it there. Therefore I rarely go there any longer unless it’s a Thursday. They could at least cut it back to one $10 fee per night.
#2. When they have a live band they bring the tip jar around to each table and expect you to tip the band. I know where the tip jar is and I usually tip the band, but I don’t like how they somewhat force you to tip them by bringing it to your table. Especially when I’m trying to eat my food.

Parking: Behind building“

“This establishment is top notch in every way! I recommend the “Kyle” and the “Yolanda Mai Tai” 😊“

“Amazing food, beverage, service & atmosphere!!!“

“Coffee and raspberry tart were delicious“

“Stopped in for beers while visiting Second Sunday on Main after seeing 4 hot guys in a row go inside lol. Very fun and friendly neighborhood bar. Kyle the bartender is awesome! Although I live in Hyde Park I’ll definitely be upping my OTR game and visiting again“

“We had the Caesar salad, cacio e pepe, and pepperoni pizza. The food was great and the pizza was excellent. Service however left a lot to be desired. The server never came to check on us after we received our food and we had to go in and ask for our check. Also, no mirrors in the bathroom.“

“The World Glass team is incredible! They helped curate the perfect night for a bar crawl I co-hosted. Amber was our point person, and I could not be more grateful for her guidance and excellent communication! Not only did she assist us in the planning process, she collaborated with us to create a bespoke bar crawl shot, even allowing us to name it and showcase it on their outdoor sign! Such a thoughtful touch. Upon arrival, Nae made fabulous drinks, effortlessly tending to our large group's needs. Exemplary customer service all around. I highly recommend getting in touch with Amber and the World Glass team for your next event!“

“Wonderful group of ppl with some awesome pizza and calzones. Only thing I wish they also had would be some wings but other than that great experience with my coworkers from Central Window Cleaning out of Columbus“

“What a CUTE coffee shop 😍😍 The inside is absolutely darling and has plenty of space to sit and enjoy your coffee and breakfast. We opted to sit outside on the patio and enjoy the beautiful weather. Super dog friendly which is always great to see. And lots of breakfast options. We got the quinoa bowl for a gluten free option and it was so good. The sausage in it was very light and everything else was very filling. They also had some fun gluten free muffins and a s'mores bar that was super tasty!! Definitely recommend if you live in the area or are just visiting 👌“

“Nice laidback spot in Westwood. Great selection of tea, coffee and wine . Pastries were great too.“

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

“Nice very relaxing 😌 We had a great time .“

“Good tap selection. Hundreds of canned and bottled beers to choose from.“

“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!“

“They have the best carrot cake!“

“UPDATED REVIEW: 4-30-25 Dining Experience

The traveling manager, Justin, reached out and invited me back in to try Forno again. This visit was spectacular from service (Maiya was amazing!) to the entire meal and after! We got the Burrata appetizer and a delicious saffron ball appetizer to start. Then, we got the half and half pasta bolognese and wild boar which were full of flavor! We also got a bottle of wine half off for ‘Wine Down Wednesday’! Thank you for reaching back out to make up for the prior birthday visit debacle. I would highly recommend Forno to anyone and also insist that you try their ‘Pope’s Chocolate Salame’ dessert because it is, without a doubt, the best dessert I’ve ever had. You won’t be disappointed!

Original review from my birthday dinner in November of 2024:

Dined with a party of 6 at Forno for my birthday (also noted on the reservation) and was very excited since it was my first time here and the reviews were anything short of wonderful!

I’ll start with what was slightly disappointing and end on a high note:

We were sat by a friendly host and were then introduced to our server. He did not ask if we were celebrating anything nor did he wish me a happy birthday. We were treated as any regular table (which is fine, I did not ask nor expect any “special” treatment). I suppose I was just hoping for a simple “happy birthday!!” enthusiastic verbal recognition or a candle in my dessert (that we were happy to and did pay for). I mean, hey, who doesn’t want a candle or someone to wish them happy birthday?

We had a pretty substantial bill so it wasn’t that we had hardly ordered anything. I will chalk it up to the restaurant being busy during this time. I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t a bit disappointing and my friends also commented that he didn’t even say happy birthday or give a candle.

The food was good. I liked my dish and my partner said his was decent. Other feedback from members in my party were “delicious! I want to try another dish now too but I am too full!” and “maybe a bit too salty for my tastes but otherwise good!”

The dessert salami was what blew me away, I wish I could order the entire thing (loaf?) of it, ha!

Not sure I would return to celebrate anniversary or anything, but maybe for a casual meal.“

“We recently ordered from The Park Pour for our holiday staff party. The food was wonderful, as always. Beautiful salads, deviled eggs & more. Ordering was easy & their team is always helpful. One of my very favorite restaurants- highly recommend!“

“The food was outstanding it was my first time there“

“It's half price college sushi. Nothing spectacular about it but it's spectacular in is existence. Get the shrimp nut the appetizer on the menu i forget what it was called but $3 fir 3 fried shrimp with ponzu sauce. It's awesome.“

“Atmosphere nice, music nice & drinks delicious!“

“This place is bomb af.The ambiance, the cocktails, the staff.. killing the game.Kevin, Alecia, Amanda & Malea are incredible. And the mullet— yes. Just yes.The food.. I’m drooling for those pizza bombs.Hands down, best bar at the banks!“

“The barista was pretty friendly and made my drink well, the vibes are nice inside. It wasn’t the best coffee I’d ever had but not bad! It’s also nice they have a drive thru

Dietary restrictions: They have nondairy milk options, including oat milk!

Parking: Very cramped parking in this busy plaza

Wheelchair accessibility: The entrance is quite cramped. It wouldn’t be impossible for someone in a wheelchair to enter, but it looks like it would be inconvenient/uncomfortable“

“Tonight my husband and I celebrated our 21st Wedding Anniversary at Prime in Cincinnati. The food was amazing and so was the atmosphere. We loved our server Mario. He was very friendly, prompt, and knowledgeable and able to answer all questions we had. Mario even suggested drinks and food from the menu. We had a wonderful night. Service was amazing!! Thank you!“

“Great service awesome atmosphere but food (we ordered) a bit underwhelming. Appetizers were good, so was the burger we were told by a member of our party but our two Italian dishes were a bit one or two dimensional. But id go back to try something else for sure.“