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Best Bargains
Who doesn't love a good bargain?
And when you combine that price savings with a great meal--you must be in Cincinnati USA!
Here are our top ten eating establishments that will fill you up--without breaking the bank.
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.
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.
Apna India
341 Ludlow Ave.
Clifton, OH 45220
513-861-6800
Apna occupies a cozy space in Cincinnati's line-up of Indian restaurants along Ludlow near the UC campus, and a second location now invites diners inside with white tablecloths and simple decor near Florence Mall. Both locations are great for conversation over the soul-warming aroma and tastes of Indian cuisine.
Clifton, OH 45220
513-861-6800
Apna occupies a cozy space in Cincinnati's line-up of Indian restaurants along Ludlow near the UC campus, and a second location now invites diners inside with white tablecloths and simple decor near Florence Mall. Both locations are great for conversation over the soul-warming aroma and tastes of Indian cuisine.
Biagio's Bistro
308 Ludlow Ave.
Clifton, OH 45220
(513) 861-4777
Biagio Lamassa owns the little bistro at 308 Ludlow Ave. It's casual but intimate, with red tablecloths and a lamp on every table. It's the perfect spot for a meal before a movie at the Esquire, sandwiches and drinks afterward, or just for a cozy dinner for two. There is a full bar to complement the food and experience.
Clifton, OH 45220
(513) 861-4777
Biagio Lamassa owns the little bistro at 308 Ludlow Ave. It's casual but intimate, with red tablecloths and a lamp on every table. It's the perfect spot for a meal before a movie at the Esquire, sandwiches and drinks afterward, or just for a cozy dinner for two. There is a full bar to complement the food and experience.
Buona Vita Pizzeria
441 Sixth Ave.
Dayton, KY 41074
859-261-6792
It's a family affair at Buona Vita Pizzeria, a bright, cheery spot for Italian pizza. Owned by two German-Italian brothers, Buona Vita serves delicious (and cheap) pizzas, calzones and subs.
Dayton, KY 41074
859-261-6792
It's a family affair at Buona Vita Pizzeria, a bright, cheery spot for Italian pizza. Owned by two German-Italian brothers, Buona Vita serves delicious (and cheap) pizzas, calzones and subs.
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.
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.
Chi-nnati's Pizza
7980 Hosbrook Road
Madeira, OH 45243
513-985-4445
Chi-nnati's offers "essential Chicago menu items" with a Cincinnati touch.
Madeira, OH 45243
513-985-4445
Chi-nnati's offers "essential Chicago menu items" with a Cincinnati touch.
Chicago Gyros
200 W McMillan Street
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-621-3828
Chicago Gyros claim that they have the best gyros in town.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-621-3828
Chicago Gyros claim that they have the best gyros in town.
Classy Pig
214 Elm St.
Ludlow, KY 41016
859-491-7675
The Classy Pig has opened in Ludlow. It's a wood-smoked barbecue restaurant, serving pork shoulder and rib and beef brisket, slow-smoked over oak. There is an outdoor patio as well as a dining room.
Ludlow, KY 41016
859-491-7675
The Classy Pig has opened in Ludlow. It's a wood-smoked barbecue restaurant, serving pork shoulder and rib and beef brisket, slow-smoked over oak. There is an outdoor patio as well as a dining room.
Cobblestone Cafe
654 Highland Ave.
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
859-781-3000
Cobblestone Cafe is a no frills, what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of place where you're made to feel like a loyal, repeat customer from the first visit.
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
859-781-3000
Cobblestone Cafe is a no frills, what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of place where you're made to feel like a loyal, repeat customer from the first visit.
El Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
2 Locations in Cincinnati USA
If you want a fiesta, you'll find it at the family-owned Rio Grande, but it's a laid-back, lightly decorated place that doesn't force the theme. Families and groups of friends gather here for margaritas and the authentic Mexican fare.
If you want a fiesta, you'll find it at the family-owned Rio Grande, but it's a laid-back, lightly decorated place that doesn't force the theme. Families and groups of friends gather here for margaritas and the authentic Mexican fare.
Europa
616 Main St.
Covington, KY 41011
859-916-5511
Owners of Angelina's in Findlay Market opened Europa in Covington's MainStrasse Village. It showcases the flavors of Europe, with tea, crepes and lunch in a tea room at the back of the store and a small deli in the front.
Covington, KY 41011
859-916-5511
Owners of Angelina's in Findlay Market opened Europa in Covington's MainStrasse Village. It showcases the flavors of Europe, with tea, crepes and lunch in a tea room at the back of the store and a small deli in the front.
Flipdaddy's Burgers & Beers
7453 Wooster Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45237
513-272-2337
Flipdaddy’s Burgers & Beers blends appetizing food and refreshing beer selections in a cool atmosphere, making for a pleasurable culinary experience.
Cincinnati, OH 45237
513-272-2337
Flipdaddy’s Burgers & Beers blends appetizing food and refreshing beer selections in a cool atmosphere, making for a pleasurable culinary experience.
Fort Wright Family Restaurant
1860 Ashwood Circle
Fort Wright, KY 41011
(859) 331-8359
Casual, homey, and alcohol-free. Just like the sign says, a family restaurant.
Fort Wright, KY 41011
(859) 331-8359
Casual, homey, and alcohol-free. Just like the sign says, a family restaurant.
Green Derby Restaurant
846 York St.
Newport, KY 41071
859-431-8740
Visit this friendly Newport restaurant to enjoy a relaxed meal.
Newport, KY 41071
859-431-8740
Visit this friendly Newport restaurant to enjoy a relaxed meal.
Green Papaya
2942 Wasson Road
Cincinnati, OH 45209
(513) 731-0107
Green Papaya is hard to miss with its green exterior and striped awnings. From a first glance at the freshly tiled dining room, it's obvious the owner invested a lot of time remodeling the place. Now complete with a fountain and a small sushi bar, the green-hued room has a soothing, distinctly Asian feel.
Cincinnati, OH 45209
(513) 731-0107
Green Papaya is hard to miss with its green exterior and striped awnings. From a first glance at the freshly tiled dining room, it's obvious the owner invested a lot of time remodeling the place. Now complete with a fountain and a small sushi bar, the green-hued room has a soothing, distinctly Asian feel.
Greyhound Tavern
2500 Dixie Hwy.
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
859-331-3767
The Greyhound Tavern is housed in a 1921 Southern-style home with a charming front porch decorated with flowers. Inside, the restaurant's country decor complements the traditional menu, with favorites such as the Greyhound Brown and the open-face roast beef.
Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
859-331-3767
The Greyhound Tavern is housed in a 1921 Southern-style home with a charming front porch decorated with flowers. Inside, the restaurant's country decor complements the traditional menu, with favorites such as the Greyhound Brown and the open-face roast beef.
Hot Wings Sports Cafe
5297 Delhi Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 347-3333
What goes better with beer and sports than hot wings? This family-friendly Delhi sports bar and eatery is decorated with jerseys and helmets from local grade schools right to the pro teams and features 14 TVs (two big screens). It also hosts karaoke on some nights.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 347-3333
What goes better with beer and sports than hot wings? This family-friendly Delhi sports bar and eatery is decorated with jerseys and helmets from local grade schools right to the pro teams and features 14 TVs (two big screens). It also hosts karaoke on some nights.
Isadores Pizzeria
3010 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45225
513-541-1423
Family-friendly casual restaurant with an extensive menu of Italian favorites, plus a lunchtime buffet weekdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cincinnati, OH 45225
513-541-1423
Family-friendly casual restaurant with an extensive menu of Italian favorites, plus a lunchtime buffet weekdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kyojin Japanese Buffet
12140 Royal Point Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45249
513-683-2628
Come and celebrate the largest upscale buffet in Cincinnati. Your dining experience will include a selection from over 100 items including Nigiri sushi, Sashimi and many sushi rolls.
Cincinnati, OH 45249
513-683-2628
Come and celebrate the largest upscale buffet in Cincinnati. Your dining experience will include a selection from over 100 items including Nigiri sushi, Sashimi and many sushi rolls.
Kyoto
12082 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 583-8897
Kyoto offers an authentic Japanese cuisine. Winner for Taste of Cincinnati 2005 and Taste of Blue Ash 2006.
Cincinnati, OH 45249
(513) 583-8897
Kyoto offers an authentic Japanese cuisine. Winner for Taste of Cincinnati 2005 and Taste of Blue Ash 2006.
La Mexicana
642 Monmouth St.
Newport, KY 41071
859-261-6112
Grab a booth wherever you can find space at this little Mexican eatery in Newport.
Newport, KY 41071
859-261-6112
Grab a booth wherever you can find space at this little Mexican eatery in Newport.
Lemon Grass
2666 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45208
513-321-2882
A small spot next to the busy Rookwood Commons, Lemon Grass is one of those places that Thai food lovers around town are always talking about. The quiet, serene atmosphere is family-friendly and great for takeout, but most evenings you'll find couples wining and dining.
Cincinnati, OH 45208
513-321-2882
A small spot next to the busy Rookwood Commons, Lemon Grass is one of those places that Thai food lovers around town are always talking about. The quiet, serene atmosphere is family-friendly and great for takeout, but most evenings you'll find couples wining and dining.
Lucy Blue
4 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Late-night pizza spot Lucy Blue is the best place to get a slice past midnight. As expected at that late hour, the clientele is usually hungry party-goers and college kids.
Late-night pizza spot Lucy Blue is the best place to get a slice past midnight. As expected at that late hour, the clientele is usually hungry party-goers and college kids.
Malia's Kitchen
7863 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45255
513-474-0386
Catering is the main service, but this homey restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well. They go all out with holiday decorating too.
Cincinnati, OH 45255
513-474-0386
Catering is the main service, but this homey restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well. They go all out with holiday decorating too.
Pepper Pod Restaurant
703 Monmouth St.
Newport, KY 41071
859-431-7455
The Pepper Pod offers family-style food for family budgets with a variety of dishes to choose from. Stop by late on a weekend night for a true slice of Newport life.
Newport, KY 41071
859-431-7455
The Pepper Pod offers family-style food for family budgets with a variety of dishes to choose from. Stop by late on a weekend night for a true slice of Newport life.
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.
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.
Quatman Cafe
2 Locations in Cincinnati USA
Quatman Café, a come-as-you-are type place, has been keeping it simple for years, and the formula is clearly working for them. A new location in Mason sports the same atmosphere as the Northside original.
Quatman Café, a come-as-you-are type place, has been keeping it simple for years, and the formula is clearly working for them. A new location in Mason sports the same atmosphere as the Northside original.
Riverfront Pizza
617 W. Third St.
Covington, KY 41011
859-261-4800
Riverfront Pizza features a relaxing, pleasant, family-friendly atmosphere.
Covington, KY 41011
859-261-4800
Riverfront Pizza features a relaxing, pleasant, family-friendly atmosphere.
Sabor Peruano
7105 Dixie Highway
Fairfield, OH 45014
513-860-0349
Sabor Peruano translates to "Taste of Peru." True to its name, the restaurant dishes up flavorful Peruvian cuisine and offers 42 seafood choices.
Fairfield, OH 45014
513-860-0349
Sabor Peruano translates to "Taste of Peru." True to its name, the restaurant dishes up flavorful Peruvian cuisine and offers 42 seafood choices.
Sebastian's
5209 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 471-2100
Cozy corner spot with limited seating but great seasoned gyro meat.
Cincinnati, OH 45238
(513) 471-2100
Cozy corner spot with limited seating but great seasoned gyro meat.
Shanghai Mama's
216 E. Sixth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-7777
Shanghai Mama's claim to fame is its late night hours - 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. It's a favorite of the downtown bar crowd and restaurant workers just getting off. Mama's changes the music from mellow jazz to house for the later hours.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-7777
Shanghai Mama's claim to fame is its late night hours - 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. It's a favorite of the downtown bar crowd and restaurant workers just getting off. Mama's changes the music from mellow jazz to house for the later hours.
Tearoom at the Bonbonerie
2030 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45208
513-321-3399
High Tea at the Bonbonerie is a relaxing and unique way to visit with friends old or new. Seating is by reservation only with 24-hour notice. Your experience will come in three tiers: the savories like quiches, baked items like scones and fruit breads, and the sweets like chocolate mini-pastry and cookies. You may choose coffee instead of tea if you wish. Lunch is also offered at the Bonbonerie - with soups, salads, quiche and sandwiches to tempt you.
Cincinnati, OH 45208
513-321-3399
High Tea at the Bonbonerie is a relaxing and unique way to visit with friends old or new. Seating is by reservation only with 24-hour notice. Your experience will come in three tiers: the savories like quiches, baked items like scones and fruit breads, and the sweets like chocolate mini-pastry and cookies. You may choose coffee instead of tea if you wish. Lunch is also offered at the Bonbonerie - with soups, salads, quiche and sandwiches to tempt you.
The Comet
4579 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 541-8900
Eclectic music from up-and-coming bands four to five nights a week is the big draw here. Grab a brew from dozens of choices and settle in for a night of people-watching. Check out the popular karaoke nights on the first Wednesday of each month, and pull a new friend into the photo booth. Don't forget the Comet Bluegrass Allstars.
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 541-8900
Eclectic music from up-and-coming bands four to five nights a week is the big draw here. Grab a brew from dozens of choices and settle in for a night of people-watching. Check out the popular karaoke nights on the first Wednesday of each month, and pull a new friend into the photo booth. Don't forget the Comet Bluegrass Allstars.
Tostado's Grill
3500 Eastern Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 871-0212
Come to Tostado's for drink specials, to watch a game on one of the three TVs, to karaoke to your heart's content every night or to get down on the dance floor. This restaurant and club has a classic old-world feel with a modern flair for the casual.
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 871-0212
Come to Tostado's for drink specials, to watch a game on one of the three TVs, to karaoke to your heart's content every night or to get down on the dance floor. This restaurant and club has a classic old-world feel with a modern flair for the casual.
Troy’s Café and Catering
4877 Smith Road
West Chester, OH 45069
513-860-3206
Troy’s Café and Catering is new on the northern suburbs’ cuisine scene. Owner and chef Troy Meyers has 17 years’ experience in the culinary field.
West Chester, OH 45069
513-860-3206
Troy’s Café and Catering is new on the northern suburbs’ cuisine scene. Owner and chef Troy Meyers has 17 years’ experience in the culinary field.
