13 editor picks in Cincinnati.
New American cooking is Cincinnati's deepest contemporary category, concentrated downtown. Salazar set an early benchmark for seasonal, market-driven plates, while Maplewood Kitchen and Bar works the all-day cafe angle and The Davidson brings a sharper dinner focus. The cluster reflects how the city's young chefs reinterpret familiar ingredients.
13 new american places in Cincinnati we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Cincinnati · New American across every city.
Salazar on West 5th Street downtown is Jose Salazar's Cincinnati flagship after its 2025 move from OTR, daily-changing New American menus and a consistent.
Maplewood Kitchen on Race Street downtown is Cincinnati's California-leaning Thunderdome all-day room, with rotisserie chicken and grain bowls.
The Davidson on Vine Street downtown is the modern French and American room on Fountain Square, with wood-fired meats, a raw bar and a long cocktail list.
The Davidson on Vine Street downtown is the modern French and American room on Fountain Square, with wood-fired meats, a raw bar and a long cocktail list.
Maplewood Kitchen on Race Street downtown is Cincinnati's California-leaning Thunderdome all-day room, with rotisserie chicken and grain bowls.
Arnold's on East 8th Street downtown is Cincinnati's oldest tavern, opened in 1861, with old-school American food and live music in the courtyard.
Boca on East 6th Street downtown is David Falk's flagship Cincinnati dining room, modern American with luxury proteins and a deep wine cellar.
Metropole on Walnut Street inside the 21c Museum Hotel in Cincinnati is the hearth-driven New American room with wood-fired plates and weekend brunch.
Salazar on West 5th Street downtown is Jose Salazar's Cincinnati fine-dining room after the 2025 move from OTR, with daily-changing New American menus.
Try Cincinnati 5-way, cheese coney, double-decker sandwich
Camp Washington on Colerain Avenue in Cincinnati's Camp Washington runs 24 hours Monday through Saturday, the city's late-night chili counter since 1940.
Try Burritos, whiskey shots, PBR
The Comet on Hamilton Avenue in Cincinnati's Northside runs until 2am, the city's late-night dive bar and burrito counter with a great jukebox.
Try Cincinnati 3-way and coney
Skyline Chili on Ludlow Avenue in Cincinnati's Clifton is the Clifton Skyline location open since 1966, with the regional 3-way chili and the cheese coney.
Try Cincinnati 4-way and coney
Gold Star Chili on Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati's Mt.
