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Home Cooking and Comfort Food
You are away from home and just need to sample that comfort food to get you through your trip.
Here are some of the best places in Cincinnati that will make you think your Mom is back there in the kitchen.
Arnold's Bar & Grill
210 E. Eighth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-6234
It's the oldest bar in the Cincinnati-and one of the best. Live music or theater performances take place in the courtyard, which is covered and heated in the winter. While you're there, check out the Prohibition-era bathtub on the second floor.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-6234
It's the oldest bar in the Cincinnati-and one of the best. Live music or theater performances take place in the courtyard, which is covered and heated in the winter. While you're there, check out the Prohibition-era bathtub on the second floor.
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 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.
Camp Washington Chili
3005 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45225
513-541-0061
Housed in a new building since 2000, this chili parlor looks like a diner right out of "Happy Days." It's a favorite with locals as well as the after-bar crowd, who come in at all hours of the night. (Camp Washington Chili is open 24 hours a day except for Sunday.)
Cincinnati, OH 45225
513-541-0061
Housed in a new building since 2000, this chili parlor looks like a diner right out of "Happy Days." It's a favorite with locals as well as the after-bar crowd, who come in at all hours of the night. (Camp Washington Chili is open 24 hours a day except for Sunday.)
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.
Dinner Diva
7884 Mason-Montgomery Rd.
Mason, OH 45040
513-492-7911
Once a carryout-only business, Dinner Diva now has a few tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call ahead and asked about the weekly specials, also known as "Twoferes."
Mason, OH 45040
513-492-7911
Once a carryout-only business, Dinner Diva now has a few tables for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call ahead and asked about the weekly specials, also known as "Twoferes."
Floyd's Restaurant
127 Calhoun St.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 221-2434
The Mediterranean restaurant has operated in Clifton Heights for 18 years.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 221-2434
The Mediterranean restaurant has operated in Clifton Heights for 18 years.
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.
Goodies Southern Style BBQ
5841 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 542-4663
Goodies is a small, quaint barbecue joint.
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 542-4663
Goodies is a small, quaint barbecue joint.
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.
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.
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?
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?
Lebo's
5869 Kellogg Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45228
513-232-1763
Lebo's is a large, lively establishment near Coney Island that offers karaoke during the week, line dancing on specific nights, great American food and bar service, and a spacious outdoor deck.
Cincinnati, OH 45228
513-232-1763
Lebo's is a large, lively establishment near Coney Island that offers karaoke during the week, line dancing on specific nights, great American food and bar service, and a spacious outdoor deck.
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.
Mary's Place
8310 Dixie Hwy.
Florence, KY 41042
859-647-1400
Since 1992, Mary’s Place has been serving home-cooked meals in a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere on Dixie Highway. The bar also features televisions for sporting events.
Florence, KY 41042
859-647-1400
Since 1992, Mary’s Place has been serving home-cooked meals in a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere on Dixie Highway. The bar also features televisions for sporting events.
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.
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.
Rima's Diner
2520 Hazelwood Drive
Crescent Springs, KY 41017
(859) 331-6444
Rima's is warm and comfortable, and Rima herself makes sure of it. She's likely to come to your table, say hello and recommend one of her homemade dishes for you. When you want something home-made but don't want to actually cook, Rima's is the next best thing.
Crescent Springs, KY 41017
(859) 331-6444
Rima's is warm and comfortable, and Rima herself makes sure of it. She's likely to come to your table, say hello and recommend one of her homemade dishes for you. When you want something home-made but don't want to actually cook, Rima's is the next best thing.
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.
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.
Sister's Restaurant
5922 1/2 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45224
513-542-1400
Lovely atmosphere, colorful, clean, enjoyable, and family friendly.
Cincinnati, OH 45224
513-542-1400
Lovely atmosphere, colorful, clean, enjoyable, and family friendly.
