28 upscale places in Cincinnati, editor-picked. occasion restaurants in Cincinnati: destination kitchens for celebrations and visits. All Cincinnati food.
Sundry and Vice ★ 4.8
over-the-rhine · 18 W 13th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Sundry and Vice on West 13th Street in OTR is Cincinnati's apothecary-themed cocktail bar with bitters and one of the city's strongest spirits programs.
Sotto ★ 4.7
downtown · 118 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Sotto on East 6th Street downtown is David Falk's subterranean Italian room in Cincinnati, with hand-rolled pastas and wood-fired antipasti.
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.
Pepp and Dolores ★ 4.7
over-the-rhine · 1501 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Pepp and Dolores on Vine Street in OTR is the Italian-American room from the Thunderdome group (the Lanni brothers' Italian-grandparent homage).
The Comet ★ 4.7
northside · 4579 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
The Comet on Hamilton Avenue in Cincinnati's Northside is the long-running dive bar and burrito counter with bluegrass nights and a great jukebox.
Ghost Baby ★ 4.7
over-the-rhine · 1314 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Ghost Baby on Republic Street in OTR is Cincinnati's subterranean cocktail bar and jazz lounge inside a 19th-century OTR lagering cellar with live music.
Mom 'n 'em Coffee and Wine ★ 4.7
camp-washington · 3128 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Mom 'n 'em on Colerain Avenue in Cincinnati's Camp Washington is the cafe and wine bar named the best coffee shop in Ohio by Food and Wine magazine.
Mita's ★ 4.6
downtown · 501 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Mita's on Race Street downtown is Jose Salazar's Spanish-Latin American room, with paella, jamon, ceviches and an extensive sherry program. Open since 2015.
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.
Japp's Since 1879 ★ 4.6
over-the-rhine · 1134 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Japp's on Main Street in OTR is Cincinnati's classic cocktail bar inside the 1879 Japp's Wig Shop building, with old-fashioneds and a stage room.
Pepp and Dolores ★ 4.5
over-the-rhine · 1501 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Pepp and Dolores on Vine Street in OTR is the Italian-American room from the Thunderdome group (the Lanni brothers' Italian-grandparent homage).
MOTR Pub ★ 4.5
over-the-rhine · 1345 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
MOTR Pub on Main Street in OTR is Cincinnati's live-music bar and the sister venue of the Woodward Theater, with craft beer and free indie shows.
A Tavola Madeira ★ 4.5
oakley · 7022 Miami Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45243
A Tavola in Cincinnati's Madeira on Miami Avenue is the Italian trattoria and wine bar with wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and an Italian regional wine list.
Ghost Baby Wine Cellar ★ 4.5
over-the-rhine · 1314 Republic St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Ghost Baby on Republic Street in OTR is Cincinnati's subterranean cocktail-jazz lounge inside a lagering tunnel, with a natural-wine pour list.
Abigail Street Wine Bar ★ 4.5
over-the-rhine · 1214 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Abigail Street on Vine Street in OTR runs Cincinnati's Mediterranean wine program, built on Greek and Spanish bottles with small-plate pairings.
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.
Northside Yacht Club ★ 4.4
northside · 4227 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Northside Yacht Club on Spring Grove Avenue in Cincinnati's Northside is the smash burger and dive cocktail bar, with vegan fried chicken and a covered patio.
Cobblestone OTR ★ 4.4
over-the-rhine · 1132 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cobblestone on Race Street in OTR is Cincinnati's neighborhood cocktail bar with seasonal pours, a rotating taplist and a back jukebox room.
Montgomery Inn Boathouse ★ 4.3
downtown · 925 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Montgomery Inn Boathouse on Riverside Drive is Cincinnati's Ohio River barbecue outpost, with sauce-glazed pork ribs and a long porch over the water.
Nada ★ 4.3
downtown · 600 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Nada on Walnut Street downtown is David Falk's modern Mexican room, with tableside guacamole, carnitas and a tequila and mezcal list 100-plus bottles deep.
Lost and Found OTR ★ 4.3
over-the-rhine · 22 E 14th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Lost and Found on East 14th Street in OTR is Cincinnati's creative cocktail bar and grill, with hand-crafted drinks, rotating menus and a back-bar speakeasy.
Senate Wine Program ★ 4.3
over-the-rhine · 1538 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Senate on Race Street in OTR runs Cincinnati's gastropub wine program alongside craft hot dogs and lobster bisque, with old and new world pours.
Nada ★ 4.2
downtown · 600 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Nada on Walnut Street downtown is David Falk's modern Mexican room, with tableside guacamole, carnitas and a tequila and mezcal list 100-plus bottles deep.
The Overlook Lodge ★ 4.2
oakley · 6083 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213
The Overlook Lodge on Montgomery Road in Cincinnati's Pleasant Ridge is the Shining-themed cocktail bar with seasonal horror-inspired cocktails since 2015.
Montgomery Inn Boathouse ★ 4.1
downtown · 925 Riverside Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Montgomery Inn Boathouse on Riverside Drive is Cincinnati's Ohio River barbecue outpost, with sauce-glazed pork ribs and a long porch over the water.
The Eagle Bar Annex ★ 4.1
over-the-rhine · 1342 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Eagle on Vine Street in OTR doubles as a Cincinnati bourbon bar with regional craft beer alongside the Thunderdome fried chicken and Southern sides menu.
Somerset OTR ★ 4.1
over-the-rhine · 139 E McMicken Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Somerset on East McMicken in OTR is Cincinnati's outdoor cocktail bar with rotating seasonal pours and one of the city's largest summer patios.
Igby's ★ 4.0
downtown · 122 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Igby's on East 6th Street downtown is Cincinnati's multi-level bar inside the former Maisonette building, with cocktails, beer and local food.