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20 Brix 101 Main St.
Milford, OH  45150
513-831-2749 Add to Trip Planner This classy and cozy combo of wine bar, wine seller and restaurant offers a warm and relaxing style, with paned windows, booths, exposed brick walls and an ambience conducive to quiet conversation. The name is a wine term relating to sugar levels. There is also an outdoor patio so patrons can enjoy the warm evening air while sipping on a glass of wine.
A Tavola 1220 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-246-0192 Add to Trip Planner A Tavola is now open a few doors away from Senate Restaurant, in the Gateway Quarter. You can find wood fire pizzas, craft cocktails, micro brews, local beers and quality wines at a value. They got their start doing pizza nights at Northside's Take the Cake, and will now be featuring their desserts.
Abigail Street 1214 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-421-4040 Add to Trip Planner Abigail Street's menu takes inspiration from all over, but it fits easily into the new Vine Street scene. The wine bar takes one half of the room and the tables nestle up to a long bench on the opposite wall, with room enough for one plaid-clad waiter to fit between each one. It isn't quite a cheap night out but as long as you go with people who don't mind your fork in their plate every few minutes, you will have plenty of delicious things to try.
Ambar India Restaurant 350 Ludlow Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45220
(513) 281-7000 Add to Trip Planner Definitely qualifies as an institution in Clifton's "Indian district," providing its guests with authentic cuisine from Northern India in a pleasant environment.
Andy's Mediterranean Grille 906 Nassau St.
Cincinnati, OH  45206
(513) 281-9791 Add to Trip Planner 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.
Bakersfield OTR 1213 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-579-0446 Add to Trip Planner Bakersfield OTR in now open in the Gateway Quarter. The tacos, tequila and whiskey bar on Vine Street is owned by Joe Lanni.
Bella Luna 4632 Eastern Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45226
513-871-5862 Add to Trip Planner Enjoy authentic Italian food in a non-traditional setting, where the staff is never in danger of taking themselves too seriously. With a full bar, Bella offers happy hour from 4:30-7 p.m. weekdays and has live entertainment several times a week. It is best known for its cosmopolitans and Bella Signora martinis, but if you like to live dangerously, try the mystery wine bucket. On Wednesdays, bottles of wine are half price.
Boca 3200 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH  45209
513-542-2022 Add to Trip Planner Intimate and upscale, Boca is where you to go to brag about where you went to dinner last night where you go to surround yourself with other fashionable people. The Trattoria side is small but cozy, more casual and less expensive.
Boi Na Braza 441 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-421-7111 Add to Trip Planner The restaurant is a churrascaria, which features Brazilian chefs (also known as "gauchos") who serve your food. A meat disk – a slip of paper, green on one side, red on the other – signals when diners are ready for meat. The bar is similarly tony and international - ask for a special South American cocktail.
Bouquet 519 Main St.
Covington, KY  41011
859-491-7777 Add to Trip Planner An artfully elegant antique wood bar surrounded by deep red walls up front gives way to white-clothed tables in back inside this classic narrow rowhouse. Silk curtains, hardwood floors and stained glass offer a perfect spot for a glass of wine, a meal or small plates snack. The restaurant also offers half-price small plates Tuesday-Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Brown Dog Cafe 5893 Pfeiffer Road
Cincinnati, OH  45242
513-794-1610 Add to Trip Planner This Blue Ash spot offers a sophisticated and eclectic cuisine in a modern yet intimate setting. Relax at the bar for cocktails, a signature martini list and a diverse selection of excellent wines.
Carlo & Johnny 9769 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH  45242
(513) 936-8600 Add to Trip Planner There's a Chicago-style steak house elegance here, in the richly designed decor and general ambience, but with an Italian twist. Three unique dining rooms plus a lovely outdoor patio welcome diners. A place to relax and enjoy the good life, with live music.
Celestial Steakhouse 1071 Celestial St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-241-4455 Add to Trip Planner This Cincinnati dining tradition draws a sophisticated crowd for its four-star steakhouse fare, cool jazz and fabulous view. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. The Incline Lounge normally serves a broad range of wine by the glass, as well as martinis, single malts, bourbons and cocktails.
Cumin 3520 Erie Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45208
513-871-8714 Add to Trip Planner With a sleek, stylish interior, Cumin is sure to be a hit with people seeking a hip dining spot in Hyde Park. Offering up Indian fusion cuisine and a trendy atmosphere, this is a promising spot for the hip and sophisticated.
Dee Felice Cafe 529 Main St.
Covington, KY  41011
859-261-2365 Add to Trip Planner Dee Felice Café might be located in Covington’s MainStrasse Village, but inside the doors, you’re transported down to the Big Easy. The interior is designed with historic New Orleans in mind, complete with live jazz and swing music Wednesday through Saturday. During the week, Dee Felice offers an extensive selection of wine, including half-price wine Mondays.
El Coyote 2 Locations in Cincinnati USA Add to Trip Planner El Coyote is the original "Tex-Mex" restaurant in Cincinnati. Since 1980, its steaks, chops, seafood, Southwestern specialties and margaritas have become dining favorites-and the relaxed atmosphere is a great escape from the daily grind.
Golden Lamb Restaurant 27 S. Broadway
Lebanon, OH  45036
(513) 932-5065 Add to Trip Planner Established in 1803, the Golden Lamb has been serving homecooked dishes for 202 years from its historic Lebanon location. It's an ideal place to bring the whole family. While you're there, check out the adjoining Golden Lamb Inn hotel where 12 presidents have visited, going back to James Garfield and John Quincy Adams, as well as Charles Dickens.
Honey 4034 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45223
513-541-4300 Add to Trip Planner Enjoy this cozy and casually cosmopolitan spot with simple decor, botanical prints on the walls, and subtle light from skylights. There's an upscale bohemian vibe to Honey, with a multigenerational and diverse clientele. You'll feel comfy dressed down or up.
Jag's Steak & Seafood 5980 West Chester Road
West Chester, OH  45069
513-860-5353 Add to Trip Planner Offering casual upscale sophistication, Jag's features six dining rooms each with its own impeccable decor and central fireplace. Private wine boxes are at the entrance for regular customers. Stretch the season around a firepit on one of two dining patios. There's a beautiful piano lounge featuring daily live entertainment and a year-round enclosed porch with an additional bar.
Jean-Robert's Table 713 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-621-4777 Add to Trip Planner Jean-Robert's Table, the new Downtown restaurant from Jean-Robert de Cavel is a casual, relaxed urban bistro. The food may not be quite as luxurious as the fine dining he was known for at Pigall's and Maisonette, but reminiscent of it.
Jeff Ruby's 700 Walnut St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
(513) 784-1200 Add to Trip Planner Got a special occasion? Get dressed up and let the tuxedo-clad wait staff spoil you. If you're not up for the pricey meal, check out the bar, which is as classy as the restaurant but perhaps more fun. There's live entertainment every night.
Jo An Japanese Restaurant 3940 Olympic Blvd.
Erlanger, KY  41018
859-746-2634 Add to Trip Planner Nearly hidden away in an office park building surrounded by business suites, this modest sushi spot is no secret to the local Japanese community. While Jo An is approachable enough for beginners, it’s even more of a treat for those familiar with Japanese cuisine.
La Poste Eatery 3410 Telford Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45220
513-281-3663 Add to Trip Planner La Poste is a new fine dining eatery in Clifton, just around the corner from the Esquire Theatre.
Local 127 413 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-721-1345 Add to Trip Planner Local 127 used to be located at 127 W. Fourth St., but has moved to the former location of The Bistro. Local 127 has Las Vegas-trained master sommelier Steven Geddes as the brains behind this restaurant aimed to cultivate local producers and use nearby agricultural products as fully as possible.
Maury's Tiny Cove Steak House 3908 Harrison Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45211
(513) 662-2683 Add to Trip Planner Maury's is a venerable old-school steakhouse operating since 1949 in the heart of Cheviot. Vintage decor and red vinyl booths are intact, as is the dining room bar, low lighting and general smokey ambience (there's also a non-smoking area). A West Side treasure-staying the course.
Metropole 609 Walnut St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-578-6660 Add to Trip Planner Located in Cincinnati’s new 21c Museum Hotel, Metropole offers a contemporary take on old world fireplace cooking techniques.
Mitchell's Fish Market 2 Locations in Cincinnati USA Add to Trip Planner Casual elegance describes these upscale but family-friendly establishments. Inside, burnished wood floors welcome guests. Outside, the patio offers great people-watching.
Morton's The Steakhouse 441 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-621-3111 Add to Trip Planner Morton's specializes in a fine dining experience in a casually elegant club style with a lively ambience and impeccable service. Here you'll find superior food and hospitality, premium wines and a fine cigar should you wish. Morton's Bar offers a wide range of martinis as well as wines and other spirits.
Nada 600 Walnut St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-721-6232 Add to Trip Planner Located in the glass-fronted space adjoining the Aronoff Center, Nada offers open seating and a bar on the first level featuring premium tequilas and fresh juices, while reserved seating is available on the upper level. Contrasting rustic touches have been added to the contemporary decor.
Nectar 1000 Delta Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45208
513-929-0525 Add to Trip Planner One open airy space painted an earthy pumpkin color with wood tables, chairs and benches along the walls offers a friendly "get together" ambience, with views onto Mount Lookout Square and natural light from the large front windows.
Nicola's Ristorante 1420 Sycamore St..
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-721-6200 Add to Trip Planner Contemporary and spacious, the restaurant was once a car barn for incline trolleys in the 19th century and retains that historic charm. Nicola Pietoso, a native of Italy, first brought the culinary traditions of Tuscany to Cincinnati in 1996.
Orchids at Palm Court 35 W. Fifth St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-421-9100 Add to Trip Planner Located in the Art Deco masterpiece that is the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza Downtown, Orchids is a destination just for the historic beauty of the architecture and surroundings - urban and elegant with echoes of a bygone era. Zagat Survey's Top Cincinnati Restaurant, 2011 & 2012; OpenTable named Orchids One of the Top 100 Restaurants in the USA, 2012 & 2011; Hilton Hotel's No. 1 Food and Beverage Hotel in USA, 2012, 2011 and 2010; Cincinnati Magazine’s No. 1 Restaurant in the city, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009.
Oriental Wok 3 Locations in Cincinnati USA Add to Trip Planner The Wong family's landmark Chinese restaurant since 1977.
Otto's 521 Main St.
Covington, KY  41011
859-491-6678 Add to Trip Planner A funky deli in MainStrasse Village with a brightly-colored interior, mismatched chairs and light-hearted decor, Otto's serves up creative dishes in an interesting environment.
Palace Restaurant 601 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
(513) 381-6006 Add to Trip Planner You'll find a formal and elegant, but relaxed environment at the Palace Restaurant, inside the historic Cincinnatian Hotel downtown. A special occasion destination.
Palomino 505 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-381-1300 Add to Trip Planner Palomino is an upbeat, drop-in urban restaurant and bar with a rich, stylish ambience and a great view of the Fountain Square.
Primavista 810 Matson Place
Cincinnati, OH  45204
(513) 251-6467 Add to Trip Planner Featuring one of the best views of Cincinnati available anywhere in town, Primavista lives up to its name and reputation as one of the area's best Italian restaurants. The quiet elegance is offset by the coziness here - and the view makes it a great spot for a drink as well as a meal.
Rail House 40 Village Square
Cincinnati, OH  45246
513-772-3333 Add to Trip Planner The former Iron Horse Inn is under new ownship, and it has been renamed the Rail House. Ashley and Jay Silbermann just moved back to town from Florida; they bought the Iron Horse Inn along with Tom Rosenbaum and John Christian. Their intention is to create a more casual, accessible restaurant, so people come more often than for special occasions. They’ll re-open the upstairs, Bracker’s Tavern, as a bourbon lounge and add live entertainment and TVs for watching sports.
Riverside Korean Restaurant 512 Madison Ave.
Covington, KY  41011
(859) 291-1484 Add to Trip Planner Traditional Korean seating (cushions around low tables) is an option at this restaurant, but you can always keep your shoes on and sit at a regular booth. The restaurant is small, but well worth the wait. For large groups, it's best to make reservations in advance.
Ruth's Chris Steak House 100 E. Freedom Way
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-381-0491 Add to Trip Planner Founded 1965 by Ruth Fertel in New Orleans, Ruth’s Chris Steak House specializes in USDA Prime grade steaks broiled at 1,800 degrees and then served on a 500 degree plate. Also enjoy New Orleans-inspired appetizers, fresh seafood and desserts. Happy Hour Monday-Friday.
Senate 1212 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-602-3222 Add to Trip Planner New addition to Over-the-Rhine's Gateway Quarter serves up top-notch gourmet junk food.
Terry's Turf Club 4618 Eastern Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45226
513-533-4222 Add to Trip Planner The previous owner of Neon's on Main Street has his new establishment decorated with neon signs that softly light the old-style diner interior. Fast becoming a favorite with regulars, the food, conversation at the bar and ambience keep folks coming back.
The Precinct 311 Delta Ave.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-321-5454 Add to Trip Planner The Precinct, which recently opened its new bar, Bar at The Precinct, will close temporarily for renovations to the restaurant’s dining room, lobby and kitchen. In 1981, Jeff Ruby remodeled this historic and architecturally significant patrol house, turning it into one of the city's premiere restaurants. It has been a favorite of Cincinnatians, celebrities and critics ever since. The interior glows with turn of the century elegance and grace.
Tony's 12110 Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH  45249
513-677-1993 Add to Trip Planner Tony's opened in the old Bravo! location. Opened by former general manager of The Precinct, Tony Ricci, this restaurant is a steakhouse serving items like roasted quail, linguine and mussels in a lobster saffron broth and of course, a 22-ounce prime strip and 24-ounce prime porterhouse.
Tousey House Tavern 5963 N. Jefferson St.
Burlington, KY  41005
859-586-9900 Add to Trip Planner Tousey House is a historical landmark turned into restaurant and it has never lost its style or tradition. This becomes clear with every bite of food that’s a wonderful blend of home-style Southern cooking. The Burlington location is the second restaurant in this family-owned chain, which is located in a 1822 Victorian-style building.
Via Vite Restaurant 520 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH  45202
513-721-8483 Add to Trip Planner Located in the only free-standing building on Fountain Square, Via Vite offers a birds-eye view into the heart of downtown Cincinnati in an attractive architectural setting. Take the live music in the upstairs dining/bar area, the elevated patio seating and late-night menu into account and Via Vite will make you shout "bravo Italia" by the end of your visit.
Virgil's Cafe 710 Fairfield Ave.
Bellevue, KY  41073
859-491-3287 Add to Trip Planner Virgil's Cafe sports a menu reflecting chef/owner Matthew Buschle's desire to showcase fresh food in an upscale setting.


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