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Restaurant Search > Family Friendly

Family Friendly

Bringing the family along on on your trip?

Give them a unique dining experience at any of the following locations, where they know how to treat families right!

Amol India Restaurant 354 Ludlow Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45220
(513) 961-3600

Frequented by students and other Clifton regulars, Amol offers a quiet, laid-back dining experience. Service is always quick and friendly, and if something is too spicy, your server will gladly take it back to the kitchen for some adjustments.
Andy's Mediterranean Grille 906 Nassau St.
Cincinnati, OH  45206
(513) 281-9791

Located in a quaint deli-style storefront, Andy's Mediterranean Grille is a compact but cozy local favorite. The owners sell their own marinade and salad dressing for fans to take home as well. Swing by on the weekend to see the belly dancers. Planning a private party or group event? Check out the new Cedar Room, which holds up to 90 people and has an authentic Arabic feel. Live music and outdoor seating are on tap once the weather warms up.
Benihana 2 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Enjoy a culinary performance as the cook comes to the table and cooks with flair right in front of you.
Blue Ash Chili 9565 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH  45242
513-984-6107

Chili mavens should enjoy the fast, friendly service at this establishment.
Bravo Cucina Italiana 2 Locations in Cincinnati USA
A fun, white-tablecloth casual eatery offering great Italian food under Roman-ruin decor. All food is prepared exhibition style in the open "cucina"-kitchen-in full view of diners.
Brio Tuscan Grille 1 Levee Way
Newport, KY  41071
859-431-0900

This casual upscale restaurant offers the relaxed, easy elegance of a Tuscan Villa, with arched collonades, marble countertops, and a large terrace for outdoor dining. Enjoy after-work Martini Night on Wednesdays, and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays for a touch of La Dolce Vita.
Bronte Bistro 2692 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH  45208
513-396-8966

Located inside Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Bronte Bistro has a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your next meal, or to cozy up with a book and a hot cup of coffee.
Buca di Beppo 2635 Edmondson Road
Cincinnati, OH  45209
513-396-7673

Decorated with the kitschy style of a '50s Italian grandmother, Buca di Beppo has real charm, like the pope table and the Sinatra music.
Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant 2 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Buffalo Bob's is a friendly spot with three locations, with steaks, burgers and wings being popular menu items. This is the place to unwind, maybe watch the game on TV and have a drink.
Buffalo Joe's 6130 Dixie Highway.
Fairfield, OH  45014
513-829-8118

Bring the kids to family-friendly Buffalo Joe's on Mondays and Wednesdays, and they'll eat free with your adult meal purchase. Beer and wine coolers available also.
By Golly's 714 Lila Ave.
Milford, OH  45150
513-248-4444

By Golly's reopened with a bigger and better restaurant and menu after burning down in fall of 2007. The new By Golly's has a fireplace and an up-to-date menu serving all of the American classics.
Cactus Pear 2 Locations in Cincinnati USA
A serene spot, decorated with hanging flower baskets and a bright mural - a hangout made for sipping margaritas, munching on chips and fire-roasted salsa. The Blue Ash location also features outdoor dining for the warmer months.
Carrabba's Italian Grill 3 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Enjoy a casual dinner experience in a warm and festive atmosphere taken straight from Sicily.
Chalk Food + Wine 318 Greenup St.
Covington, KY  41011
859-643-1234

The new member of the Jean-Robert family of restaurants will offer a casual, eclectic neighborhood gathering place, inviting to all. There's a wine cellar up front where bottles of international artisan/small production wines can be purchased for carry-out, or to have with your meal. A chalkboard in the restaurant will feature work by local artists themed around food and wine. Happy hour is 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Chicken on the Run 7255 Ohio Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45236
(513) 791-6577

Resting in the suburbs of Deer Park, this restaurant boasts its enthusiasm for Queen City sports. The full bar and talked-about wings bring in the crowds.
Choo Choo's Restaurant 7701 Railroad Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45243
513-272-2466

Featured on The Food Network. You'll enjoy your relaxed dining experience in a 140-year-old train station decorated with railroad memorabilia. The constant movement of trains running overhead adds to the atmosphere.
Dave & Busters 11775 Commons Drive
Cincinnati, OH  45246
513-671-5501

Create your own experience inside a world of entertainment where great food, signature drinks and video games are located under one enormous roof. With two large bars, an array of TVs, a large, elegant dining area and more than 300 interactive games, this is a sweet destination to hang out, unwind and let loose.
Dewey's Pizza 7 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Bright, cheerful decor is offset with minimal steel/natural wood furnishings to make for a laid-back atmosphere. The service is very attentive and friendly. Dewey's is a great dining out experience, but just as good for take-out. Dewey's has consistently been voted best pizza and best salad in the city.
Dilly Cafe 6818 Wooster Pike
Mariemont, OH  45227
513-561-5233

Formerly Dilly Deli. Dilly Cafe is a casual place to relax and enjoy the quality food of an independent restaurant (including great cheeses), plus boutique wines, craft beers and a full bar. Live music Fridays and Saturdays (blues, acoustic, Celtic, classical), outside when weather permits.
Empire Buffet 572 Clock Tower Way
Crescent Springs, KY  41017
859-341-8009

Empire Buffet is advertised as "The Most Elegant Buffet in Kentucky." The accommodating staff and pleasant decor do give the place a certain class, but the buffet style dining and unstuffy atmosphere keep the mood family friendly.
Germano's Restaurant 9415 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH  45242
513-794-1155

Germano's serves fine cuisine in a warm and casual atmosphere. The award-winning wines are popular with customers. The restaurant even sells jars of its pasta sauces to go.
Gold Star Chili 17 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Official Chili of The Cincinnati Bengals
Hofbrauhaus Newport 200 E. 3rd St.
Newport, KY  41071
859-491-7200

This fun German roadhouse brews beers on-site (a lager, weizen, a light and a dunkel), and you can count on live polka bands, sing-alongs and stein-slamming. On the last Wednesday of the month, a monthly seasonal brew is ceremoniously tapped. There's a lively beer garden, too, and solid Bavarian cuisine, which you can eat in the bar. Non-smoking dining room available.
Hyde Park Hitching Post 2715 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH  45209
(513) 871-9201

The Hitching Post is well-known and loved in the Hyde Park area for its fried chicken and homestyle cooking. Drop in for a hearty breakfast or dinner and enjoy laid-back dining.
It's Just Crepes 2 Locations in Cincinnati USA
They serve exactly what their name implies: all crepes. Pick from either "savory" or "sweet." The savory side features choices like Italian, BBQ and Three Cheese. Satisfy your sweet tooth with It's Just Fruit, Elvis (peanut butter and banana) or Cookie Monster.
Joe's Crab Shack 25 Fairfield Ave.
Bellevue, KY  41073
(859) 581-6333

Seafood of all varieties awaits you at Joe's.
Johnny Rockets 3 Locations in Cincinnati USA
A classic diner atmosphere - red booths, white floors, singing servers and all. You'll have fun putting nickels in the jukebox at your table.
Knotty Pine On The Bayou 6720 Licking Pike
Cold Spring, KY  41076
(859) 781-2200

Uneven floor, "outdoor" seating on the enclosed porch and the best attempt at Cajun in the greater Cincinnati area. Where else can you get fried alligator?
Loving Cafe 6227 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH  45213
(513) 731-2233

Loving Cafe offers a new way to go green - plant-based food and all biodegradable or recyclable products for the take-out boxes, cups and utensils.
Melt 4165 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45223
513-681-MELT

Melt's colorful, comfortable décor reflects its vision-healthy gourmet cuisine without pretense.
Mio's Pizza 8 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Small pizza-oriented restaurants with personal attention and service.
Miso Thai & Sushi Asian Bistro 7334 Tylers Corner Place
West Chester, OH  45069
513-779-1807

Montgomery Inn 3 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Cincinnati's most famous spot for barbecue is also a great place to get a post-work drink (with Saratoga chips, of course). The Boathouse downtown is a sports bar and restaurant, with river views from the patio tossed in for good measure.
Old Spaghetti Factory 6320 Gilmore Road
Fairfield, OH  45014
513-942-6620

The Old Spaghetti Factory has a unique environment with an indoor trolley converted into seating, plus antique furniture, including unique upholstered den chairs for the tables, that give the Factory an old-time feel.
Paxton's Grill 126 W. Loveland Ave.
Loveland, OH  45150
513-583-1717

Paxton's is a family-friendly restaurant by day and a neighborhood bar and grill by night-featuring imported beers and wines, as well as live music and/or karaoke on weekends. It sits on the Little Miami bike trail, in the Loveland Historic District, in a charming historic building with outdoor tables in front.
Pompilios Restaurant 600 Washington Ave.
Newport, KY  41071
(859) 581-3065

Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise stopped here for lunch in the movie "Rain Man." You can still enjoy the same casual atmosphere and homestyle food today. It feels like in your in your mamma's kitchen.
Price Hill Chili 4920 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45238
513-471-9507

Price Hill Chili has been a landmark for the past 45 years, serving up Cincinnati favorites to West Side regulars. Two dining areas, including a bar, are cozy, which is OK, because everybody knows everybody.
Rock Bottom Brewery 10 Fountain Square
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-621-1588

Rock Bottom Brewery produces a nice variety of beers on site. Come in every Sunday during Football season for specials on your favorite foods. Put on your dancing shoes every Wednesday for live Djs and Karaoke!
Ron's Roost 3853 Race Road
Cincinnati, OH  45211
(513) 574-0222

Walk around Ron's Roost and the reasons this restaurant/bar is a venerable West Side favorite become clear. The walls are full of Elder High football and Pete Rose tributes. On the roof is the landmark big chicken mascot. Ron's Roost is everything a West Side hangout is meant to be.
Samurai Sam's 9525 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, OH  45242
(513) 791-7267

Quick food that's healthy, too? You better believe it. Residents were thrilled to welcome the first Samurai Sam's to Blue Ash in early 2005, especially those ready for a healthful alternative to fast-food lunches and dinners.
Schoolhouse Restaurant 8031 Glendale-Milford Road
Cincinnati, OH  45140
513-831-5753

Eating at the Schoolhouse Restaurant is a lot like eating at school in the '50s. Report cards from 1897 and 1899 hang just inside the building's sturdy double doors. Lunch and dinner menus are written daily on the original slate blackboard and dining tables are round with red- and white-checked cloths.
Skyline Chili 58 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Check out the sleek and efficient little chain of restaurants that have become synonymous with Cincinnati and that mystical concoction known as Cincinnati-style chili. The Greek-inspired recipe is also available in grocery stores nationwide. The downtown location on Fourth Street hosts happy hour during the week and on Saturday with bottled beer.
Walt's Barbeque 3 Locations in Cincinnati USA
This family-friendly restaurant stresses that they welcome children, which is made obvious in its extensive kids' menu.
Walt's Hitching Post 3300 Madison Pike
Fort Mitchell, KY  41017
(859) 331-0494

Ribs in a friendly barn-like atmosphere.
Wild Mike's 3 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Wild Mike's serves up wings, beer and sports to West Side families. Wild Mike's lacks a full bar, but patrons can choose from a variety of beers and wine.


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