Must-see restaurants in Cincinnati

  • Bauer Farm Kitchen

    Cincinnati

    It’s odd that for all its German heritage, Cincinnati doesn’t have many German restaurants. Enter downtown’s Bauer Farm Kitchen, which specializes in…

  • Eli's BBQ

    Cincinnati

    Eli's is a wee spot that makes awesome barbecue, which is why there's always a line snaking out the door. Order at the counter, find a seat, then wait for…

  • Salazar

    Cincinnati

    The snug room, with its marble bar and Moorish floor tiles, is polished yet relaxed. It’s the perfect backdrop for chef Jose Salazar’s creative comfort…

  • Skyline Chili

    Cincinnati

    Cincinnati chili is a local specialty. A 'five-way' is a version comprised of meat sauce (spiced with chocolate and cinnamon) ladled over spaghetti and…

  • Taste of Belgium

    Cincinnati

    The Belgian-born chef here started his career making waffles at Findlay Market, and has now branched out to running four full-fledged bistros around town…

  • Bridges

    Cincinnati

    At this homey storefront in Northside, order at the counter and the congenial staff assembles your delicious Nepali meal on the spot as you pick the type…

  • Brown Bear Bakery

    Cincinnati

    The bakers get wild with flavors and create cravings you didn’t know existed. Lemon and rosemary cookies? Matcha tea loaves? Orange zest cinnamon rolls?…

  • Eagle OTR

    Cincinnati

    A hipster magnet serving modern soul food amid reclaimed wood decor, the Eagle rustles up fantastic fried chicken (dipped in spicy honey), white cheddar…

  • Graeter's Ice Cream

    Cincinnati

    Graeter's is a local delicacy, with scoop shops around the city. This one is on Fountain Sq. The flavors that mix in the gargantuan, chunky chocolate…

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