Chris Thompson: It's not on the menu, but try a side of coleslaw. A hint of horseradish makes it just a tad spicy. Delicious!
Amy Hamilton: A vegetarian plate is available. It's not on the menu, but it's pretty good. It's pasta and veggies w/ maranara sauce. (sometimes vegetarians have to come here for work or family events)
Erik Rowley: Fine dining with a beautiful view of the river. Go with the original ribs with Saratoga chips and mac n cheese. Duck is a house favorite here as well.
2. Bakersfield
8.7
1213 Vine St (btwn W 12th & W 13th), Cincinnati, OH
Taco Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 99 tips and reviews
Matt D: Do yourself a favor and try the Carmenita. Half sangria, half margarita. Not on the menu, but worth the request!
Derek Bauman: Anddd, ask for the mole taco. It's made with chicken and a light mole so it's not overwhelming chocolate. Off menu for now so u gotta ask!
Derek Bauman: Ask for the Pollo Rojo tacos. New item, off menu for now. But they're the shiz
Colleen Iles: Brunch on Sundays! They usually always have 2 off menu features like stuffed avocados for one, accompanied by live classical blues music! Carafes of great drinks offered from the morning bar.
John Alexander: Great little B&B in the heart of OTR. Rooms are nice and clean, and the staff is very helpful and treat you like family. Highly recommended!
Cody Blatt: Great Sunday Brunch, 9:30AM to 1:30PM on Sundays (tea bar, bottomless mimosas, the works!). They also host live music/wine tastings on Friday and Saturday evenings-- 5:30 to 10:00 PM
7. Dewey's Pizza
9.3
265 Hosea Ave (at Clifton Ave.), Cincinnati, OH
Pizzeria · Clifton · 23 tips and reviews
Jason Shattuck: Try the Dr. Dre. It's not on the menu now but our waitress says it will be soon. Until then order it like you know the pizza secrets!
Michael Tchou: Great pizza and great salads! The meatball and green lantern pizzas are amazing. Do half and half pizzas to get the best of both worlds
Britny Sanders: Chewy crust. Try the X-Pepperoni, Ryan's Inferno, and Socrate's Revenge.
11. Japp's Since 1879
8.1
1134 Main St (at E 12th St), Cincinnati, OH
Cocktail Bar · Over-The Rhine · 34 tips and reviews
Alex Montgomery: Molly is a fantastic mixologist. Ask her to make you something off the menu.
Pam Sattler: Best new bar in OTR! The staff is awesome, the drinks are fresh and unique, and they have a super rare coffee set up! Try the horchata con cafe and the chinese garden.
Ilija Filipov: Best bar in Cincinnati!!! Hands down!!!! Bar tenders know their drinks like Fred Astaire knew his tap dancing!
12. Melt Revival
8.5
4100 Hamilton Avenue (Blue Rock), Cincinnati, OH
Sandwich Spot · Northside · 54 tips and reviews
Natalie Jean: One of my favorite Cincinnati restaurants. Super disappointed that they took their roasted redskins and curry catsup off the menu, they were amazing. Try their buffalo Mac for a carb fix.
Doug Ransom: Buffalo Mac & Cheese and pad tai wrap with chicken were both amazing! Good service and beer selection, too.
Julie Tran: Get the Rosemary Potatoes with Curry Catsup
Julia Green: Best place ever! If you want something and its not on the menu they will make it for you :)
Cheapism: The local go-to place for breakfast & lunch, open Sunday-Saturday 7am-3pm. The fun & friendly atmosphere plus great eats has kept people coming back for 70 years. Try the Whispy Thin Pancakes ($3+). Read more.
Joanne Westwood: wispy thin pancakes, huge fluffy omelettes and creative specials & Sandwiches