14 new american places in Cincinnati we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Cincinnati | New American across every city.
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.
Salazar ★ 4.7
downtown · 101 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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 and Bar ★ 4.3
downtown · 525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Maplewood Kitchen on Race Street downtown is Cincinnati's California-leaning Thunderdome all-day room, with rotisserie chicken and grain bowls.
The Davidson ★ 4.4
downtown · 501 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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 ★ 4.6
downtown · 501 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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 and Bar ★ 4.3
downtown · 525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Maplewood Kitchen on Race Street downtown is Cincinnati's California-leaning Thunderdome all-day room, with rotisserie chicken and grain bowls.
Arnold's Bar and Grill ★ 4.4
downtown · 210 E 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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 ★ 4.8
114 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Boca on East 6th Street downtown is David Falk's flagship Cincinnati dining room, modern American with luxury proteins and a deep wine cellar.
Orchids at Palm Court ★ 4.7
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Orchids at Palm Court inside the Hilton Netherland Plaza on West 5th Street downtown is Cincinnati's AAA Five Diamond fine-dining tasting room.
Metropole ★ 4.3
609 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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 ★ 4.7
101 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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.
Camp Washington Chili ★ 4.7
camp-washington · 3005 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
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.
The Comet ★ 4.5
northside · 4579 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
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.
Skyline Chili Clifton ★ 4.4
clifton · 290 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220
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.
Gold Star Chili ★ 4.1
mt-washington · 2231 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230
Gold Star Chili on Beechmont Avenue in Cincinnati's Mt. Washington is the regional chili-parlor chain since 1965, with the 4-way chili and the cheese coney.