2 american diner places in Cincinnati we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Cincinnati | American Diner across every city.
The American diner endures in Cincinnati through two very different rooms. Arnold's Bar and Grill downtown is the city's oldest tavern, a creaky, characterful spot pouring beer and plating comfort food. Camp Washington Chili, in its namesake neighborhood, is the round-the-clock counter that helped define the city's signature chili, ladled over spaghetti in the local style.
Arnold's Bar and Grill ★ 4.1
downtown · 210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Arnold's on East 8th Street downtown is Cincinnati's oldest continuously operating tavern since 1861, hidden behind a quiet courtyard with live music.
Camp Washington Chili ★ 4.7
camp-washington · 3005 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Camp Washington on Colerain Avenue in Cincinnati's Camp Washington has been the 24-hour chili counter since 1940, and a James Beard America's Classic winner.