50 Best American Restaurants in Cincinnati

“We had dinner at Ivory House on 3/21. It was an absolutely delightful dining experience. The food was superb. The staff was welcoming and worked hard to ensure we had a very pleasant dining experience. We will most definitely return.“

“2024 menu is good and so was the service!“

“Love this place! I cannot say enough good things about Senate. The overall restaurant is always clean and tidy. The vibe is great - not too noisy, but still a fun, upbeat atmosphere. The food is always fresh and delicious, and the menu always has something new and exciting on it. But the customer service is what really sets Senate apart from the rest! They truly go above and beyond to provide a great dining experience! The servers are always attentive, happy to make suggestions, and just so kind. We go every few months and are often served by the kindest woman who now knows us by name and remembers what we like/our previous conversations with her. Management will go out of their way to ensure that each customer has a great experience, and it’s so appreciated! 10/10, our favorite restaurant!“

“What a great way to end my Resurrection Sunday @J Alexander’s with my family, eating some delicious food, in a nice atmosphere & being served by an awesome server(sorry didn’t get his name??‍♀️). Will definitely addJ Alexander’s to my list… oh and the lemon cheese cake…chef kiss❣️ “

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Excellent food ! The Sope s I had were fantastic. My husband’s burrito was exceptional and sauces we’re great too.“

“Wonderful service and wonderful food! Kevin was awesome!“

“Emillie was a great server! Let's start with the great things. We did apps and sides. Dumplings were so good but broth was phenomenal !!! Burrata and tomato jam was basically an amazing caprese, sooo good. We also had truffle mushrooms which we added to dumpling broth, YUM! and also had the perfect broccoli with just an ok aioli. Was unimpressed with crab avocado toast, not worth the expense. Have had a a lot of crab food options s and this underwhelmed. My husband is a brownie sundae officianato and he seriously loved the s'more brownie dessert. Overall, great food and sat outside away from a noisy interior on a Friday night.“

“The BEST breakfast ever! I had the eggs your way with goetta. Delicious berry compote and great coffee. I'd come back to Cincinnati just to eat here again. Very fair prices and great service.“

“Great place for breakfast, lunch & dinner! We enjoyed dining here on Thursday - great food & wine.“

“Great food, reasonable prices, nice wait staff❤️“

“Absolutely brilliant meal. Lovely fine-dining experience with a chef that nailed every dish.“

“Such good food and the owners are some of the sweetest people ever. Highly recommend.“

“Our meal was delicious. The service was excellent! We highly recommend La Bar a Boeuf! I had the crab cake appetizer and it was very good-2 large crab cakes. My husband had the escargot-very good. I had duck for the entrée. Again, I recommend this dish. My husband had the soft shell crab??. We were too full to have desert!“

“Food was great! Chicken very juicy and tender. Atmosphere was great Noise level was great, able to carry on a conversation and be heard. I took my friend there for lunch to celebrate her birthday Our waitress was awesome, very attentive and was just wonderful with us. Very enjoyable lunch!“

“Natasha sent me. great fries, fab food and fantastic friendly service. sending love from Birmingham, UK.“

“Butterbee's on Beechmont Avenue is great. i've been coming to the restaurant for several years. I've had many items on the menu and never been disappointed. the wait staff and greeters are so friendly and spot on for service and are so upbeat and the ambiance is comfortable. It can be a little loud at peak times and during popular game times but it is all in a spirit of fun and celebration. It's why we always suggest meeting others there for a meal. I used the online ordering for pick up and everything went smoothly. Since it was my first time it took a little longer to sign up and had to allow a little more time for pickup. But they were right on schedule. Out wasn't a peak eating time though. I highly recommend Butterbee's.“

“The owner welcomed us and was very friendly. I loved the ambience!“

“Everything was so delicious and service was great. Can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu.“

“The service was very friendly and very inviting, great food choices. I would recommend it to anyone.“

“Ribs and green are delicious!!!!“

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

“Great food and great service.“

“Amazing burger. Fries were room temp when we got them. It took a while for a waiter to get to us, but once we told him we were on a tight schedule he did an excellent job getting us our food and check quickly. We look forward to trying this restaurant again.“

“Delhi Athletico PT is fantastic! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, always willing to listen & help in anyway they can. Brandon is an excellent PT, easy to work with, explains things in a way you can understand, truly cares about getting you better & makes it all as painless & fun as possible. The location is easy to get to & the office is bright, clean, & equipment is up to date. You won’t regret going there for your PT needs, I highly recommend them!“

“Only been here a handful of times but food and Service are always great. I love the burgers and try a different one each time. Today I had the one with Jalapenos and ghost pepper cheese. It was mind blowing. All of those flavors and heat level were incredible. You can tell it's fresh beef and great value for your money. Thank you. We will be back.“

“Had a great time. Bbq chicken pizza was great. Husband had po'boy daughter had Ramen bowl. Everything was great however when the music started it was so loud you couldn't talk at your table. we were sitting half was through but was still very loud. Will definitely be back“

“Let me being by saying that this was the second time in my life that my wife and I have had a meal so good that we bought drinks for the entire restaurant staff.We went last night and this meal was the best we've ever had in Cincinnati. We began with the oysters and the bone marrow. If you've never had bone marrow like we hadn't, get it. I'm telling you that it's sublime. That was followed with the seasonal spring salad. I know this is a steakhouse and they do their steak as well as anyone, but I've never had a salad that good. It was the single best bite of the meal!After the salads, they brought out our 4oz petit filets, fingerling potatoes, and sauteed mushrooms and onions. We prefer to have small steaks and let it be an element of the meal rather than the meal itself and I'm so glad we did! The entire meal was delicious and I'd hate to have ordered a larger steak and missed out on the opportunity to try some of their other menu items.Finally, we wrapped up the meal with a creme brulee for each of us (they had two types so we got one of each and shared). Creme brulee is my favorite dessert and The Lonely Pine didn't disappoint!I can't wait to go back. I've been talking to folks at work about it all morning and several of them are excited to try the place as well.GO. Enjoy your night out. You won't be disappointed in taking my recommendation.Parking: We had no trouble finding street parking within 30 feet of the restaurant. They also have a free parking lot directly across the street.“

“Food was excellent, with so many choices to choose from! Service was friendly and outstanding!! Will definitely be coming back for more!!!“

“The veggie burger (falafel) and Brussel sprouts are literally amazing and I will dream about them!“

“Awesome place to grab lunch in Northside! Locally owned and operated. I recommend the Rachel with a side of vegan chili. Yum!“

“Love going to the Alcove!! Love the jerk chicken sliders!“

“Hands down, my favorite restaurant! I love the large menu and their ranch dressing is the best (made in house and I almost always get a side of it for fries). Lots of beers on tap and a large bar for cocktails. We have had graduation parties, birthday celebrations and many enjoyable conversations here. What I look forward to every year is their support each October for Breast Cancer Awareness and Fundraising. As a survivor, I am grateful for this effort. They do it for other fundraising needs as well. Silver Spring House is a little bit vacation and a lot of bit family!“

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“Always delicious and great experience!“

“great food and good selection of dark beer...ken the waiter was on point!“

“Absolutely fantastic! The burgers and chicken are a 10 and the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. An absolute must-visit restaurant.“

“Went there to celebrate my oldest boy’s new apartment. Great food and service!“

“Our evening at CSK was fantastic. The staff and cuisine was outstanding as usual! Eleanor is a wonderful waitress, who is attentive and friendly. Not only is their Tomato Bisque soup excellent, but the Baked Oysters are incredible! Really tasty!! The Branzino and the Aragosta were delicious! Congrats to Tarek and Braheam for creating a fantastic culinary atmosphere in downtown Cincinnati!“

“Loved the spicy chicken dip! mac and cheese was good but if it had bacon or some protein it wouldve been soo much better! But I still loved the food overall. ❤️ My server was so sweet! (I believe her name was Lyn?) the fried chicken was also good! ?“

“I don’t have any pics to share because it was gone before I remembered. I had the steak tips and veggies (zucchini and mushrooms). Perfect dinner for this diabetic. So tasty. My children ordered Mac without the steak. They weren’t too fond of it and agreed it likely would have been better with the steak. I hope you all come back to Enon!“

“I had both dinner and breakfast here and was so impressed with the friendly staff who were more than accommodating with our menu modifications. The manager checked on us both times and took pride in making sure we were well served. The portions were enormous and beautifully presented. You get what you pay for in every way here. I highly recommend D. Burnham's @ the Renaissance Downtown Hotel.“

“It’s been a looooong time since everything I’ve ordered at a restaurant was perfect. Mussels were the best I’ve EVER had. Queso was sublime. I was stuffed by the time our entrees arrived but I kept eating because it was the f$&king bomb. I had the New York strip and it was perfect. We don’t normally visit the same restaurant twice since there are so many options in SW Ohio but we just might have to come back to this one. And the service was impeccable as well btw.“

“Your classic Greek Diner. Clean, cozy, great service & delicious food! Locally owned & operated - the owners daughter waited on me. I love that they have kept their booths - personally I love sitting at a booth at any restaurant… esp a diner! Bathroom was clean & stocked. The ONLY thing that would make that diner better, would be if it was in Madison, Indiana - so I didn’t have to drive an hour+ each time I crave their yummy spanakopita & tzatziki & gyro!! But, I will happily make the drive for my next craving!!“

“In town for our anniversary. Randomly looked up options for cocktails and lunch. Reserved a spot via Open Table and they did not disappoint. The deviled eggs are amazing. The Dirty French burger and Neck Bone Gravy were out of this world. Service was top notch. We will be back!“

“We had a gift certificate given to us for Christmas a couple of years ago that we finally got to use. The pros: It was a really good time having dinner on the train, being entertained and hearing some history. The staff was awesome and really went above and beyond. After dinner they highly recommended to explore the train, which we did. It was quite a ride back holding on as we were walking, but it made for some good laughs. Several groups of people dressed up forties style which was very cool. I would suggest if you have a special occasion to book well in advance if you can. Some of the cons: Also I felt that the price was a little high for what you got. Drinks were about average price these days, $12 a piece and tip added another $50. Also they sat us with another couple, which I wasn't a fan of, but oh well. Another thing, don't be expecting beautiful scenery on this ride. It was a lot of graffiti on the back side of buildings and shopping centers. Lol.“

“Another great lunch spot downtown / by Fountain Square. Gets busy, but the line moves fast plus you can order online for pickup.The Pick Two (out of soup, salad or half sandwich) is a great deal. The Club Salad and cup of Chicken Chili was very filling. Plus, it comes with a drink.My friend enjoyed her loaded baked potato soup. They also have good cookies. Prices were reasonable.Vegetarian options: All kinda of veggie / non meat soup, salad and sandwich choicesParking: All parking (street and garage) is within 1 block“

“Gravy cheese fries are amazing“