1517 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, cwctherestaurant.com. While you wait, you can ponder your many excellent choices. The Pendleton restaurant is inspired by the trappings of the American frontier and California’s 19th-century gold rush. This little Mexican sandwich features the most delicious braised short rib, served on a crispy tortilla and topped with a fried egg, cilantro-buttermilk dressing, hot sauce, black beans and queso fresco. Must try: It’s all half price all the time, so you can’t really go wrong with any roll. They are open every day except Saturday and Sunday. Currito is a restaurant located in Cincinnati, Ohio at 3654 Edwards Road. Apizza is a crispy, coal-fired version of Neapolitan pizza that originated in Connecticut, which the Brewpourium opted to serve over other styles (e.g. Bakersfield OTRPhoto: Hailey BollingerTacos: Bakersfield. Noodle and Dumpling ShopPhoto: Hailey BollingerDope! 609 Walnut St, Cincinnati ~ 513-578-6660. Tucked away on Clay Street in Over-the-Rhine, Please serves modern and artful small plates. Krueger’s Tavern has legit the best veggie burger — possibly ever. 2504 West Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45219. It’s cool. Sunshine Fine Foods. *An earlier version of this write-up listed Fat Ben's Bakery as having a walk-up window attached to the restaurant; that is no longer the case. Must try: The whipped cheese, cherry tomato and candied prosciutto bruschetta is almost good enough to fight over. Silver Ladle Downtown opened in March of 2012 and proudly presents a multi-faceted menu that offers affordably priced options with an emphasis on quality and consistency, with a focus on the health conscious diner. The fourth-floor dining facilities of The Summit, which include a separate space open only for breakfast and lunch, features a large patio. Graze is the largest category, with eight different options that include kangaroo meat as well as chicken, pork, beef and duck confit. They are open every day of the week.... 7720 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45236. So is the goetta sandwich with pimento cheese and a fried egg — for that true Southern splurge. This quaint spot on Main Street in Covington puts their own spin on each and every brunch classic, whether it’s the arugula salad with berries, ricotta and spiced pecans, or a Scotch egg wrapped in Flattop Farms goetta. The restaurant, named after the legendary painter Frida Kahlo, has Kahlo’s portrait and famous unibrow emblazoned all over the place. Zundo also offers sake, Japanese beer, soju and late-night dining on weekends. Bouquet Restaurant & Wine BarPhoto: Jesse FoxBouquet Restaurant & Wine Bar. 1000 Broadway Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. Krueger's TavernPhoto: Hailey BollingerVeggie Burger: Krueger’s Tavern. Or even bigger with the Train Wreck, a Zip burger topped with shaved ham, the aforementioned split grilled mettwurst and three types of cheese. Noodle bowls are graced with names like Baby Got Beef or Wu-Tangy chicken noodle, and rice bowls have punny names like Ice Ice Baby chicken. This restaurant serves spud ole, colossal carrot cake, potato salad, orange cranberry club, french dip, savannah chopped salad, and horseradish roast beef & cheddar. Must try: A classic Kentucky Hot Brown. Traditionally decorated rooms, beer brewed on-site (in line with the German Purity Law “Reinheitsgebot,” using only hops, malt and water), a huge biergarten and German dishes make this a fun dining option. Otto’s. If you want to go down a creamier route, buttermilk also works nicely. The American-style pies are more traditional. The Takeaway’s premise is simple: grab a really good sandwich …and go. Rapid Fired Pizza was founded by a team that has over 100 combined years of experience in franchising. The bagels and menu choices change frequently (based on how quickly they sell out), but expect to see creative sandwiches that turn deli staples into gourmet mashups and spreads like Dolly’s Caviar (pimento cheese), Lil’s famous egg salad and Dream Cream (Nutella + cream cheese). 6112 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, casafig.com. BYOB. Build your own with toppings ranging from pepperoni and prosciutto to fried egg and oven-roasted tomato. The Tito Santana Pizza is back for fall with taco sauce, Chihuahua and cheddar cheese, seasoned ground beef, corn, shredded lettuce and Chipotle ranch. CWC, from Cooking with Caitlin chef Caitlin Steininger’s longtime catering business, opened on Springfield Pike in a building that used to be a carwash. Must try: The Choo Chee Curry comes with coconut milk curry sauce, pineapple chunks, eggplant, tomato, baby corn, peas, squash, zucchini, red pepper and basil leaves with your choice of tofu, meat (duck, pork, etc. Must try: A lobster roll, for sure, but also something unusual like the Loboutine: hand-cut fries topped with lobster bisque, white cheddar cheese curds and Maine lobster. Arnold's Bar & Grill. Trio is a restaurant located in Cincinnati, Ohio at 7565 Kenwood Road. Mix all ingredients together and let sit in the fridge until ready to serve. THE BEST EVER POTATO SALAD The Best Ever Potato Salad will have everyone begging for the recipe! Open until 4 a.m. on the weekends. Must try: During the Korean War, Spam was introduced to the country by the United States army. I followed recipe beyond that. Housed in the space on the corner of Main and 12th streets that once held Mixx Ultra Lounge, Aladdin’s boasts the same food menu as other locations, but with the addition of a large patio and outdoor bar, plus industrial-modern-meets-Lebanese décor. Must try: Chorizo tacos with Betty’s cheese blend, lime aioli and a flour and hard corn tortilla. Quaint and comfortable with a huge beer list, AmerAsia offers all the usual Chinese dishes and chef specialties, but the food is anything but the usual. Must try: The most popular sandwich is the Yukon, with fried chicken, gravy, smoked cheddar and thick-cut bacon. It’s delicious, a bit rich and a true indulgence. Must try: The Motherboard charcuterie board, featuring four cured meats, five cheeses and a multitude of accouterments. Ambar is more of a casual, white-tablecloth Indian eatery — which sadly doesn’t do a lunch buffet — with a vast selection of creamy, perfectly cooked and highly fragrant North Indian cuisine. The old Cincinnati Color building on Vine Street is such a landmark that it would have been dreadful had it been torn down. Get a little more traditional with dishes like steak and eggs, eggs benedict or a croissant BLT sandwich. Covington, KY 41011 3. This family-owned chili parlor, established in 1969, not only offers traditional Cincinnati-style chili with coneys and 3-, 4- and 5-ways, but also a menu loaded with sandwiches, burgers, salads and sides. Mike-Sells Potato Chip Co. West Chester, OH 45246 4. Must try: The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, with seasonal fruit, berry compote and local syrup. Business is split between the deli — with sandwiches and cut-to-order meats and cheeses — and a tidy retail grocery. Servers bring you your schnitzel and wurst in traditional German garb and there’s live music almost every night. How to make potato salad ahead of time. Knotty Pine offers Louisiana cooking featuring alligator, lobster bisque, oysters, fried catfish and frog legs with a mess of sides. They also serve giant chocolate chip cookie, baba ganoush, gd chile cheese fries, grilled salmon wrap, edamame, fresh guacamole, and curry chicken salad... 3543 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, 45226. World-famous for its ribs, Montgomery Inn has been a staple in Cincinnati for more than 60 years. They are open every day except Sunday. Must try: The vegetable beignets, especially if the veggie happens to be a sweet potato. The Dining Guide: 119 of the Best ... - CityBeat Cincinnati Whet your appetite with their roasted cauliflower or wagyu beef meatballs, or share a plate of Tagliatelle al Ragu. This restaurant serves cajun shrimp & grits, chocolate silk pie, onion soup, spicy white bean & spinach dip, ancho barbecue chicken, grilled lump crab cakes, and crisp calamari. And you may not agree with every pick on here. Foodies, take note: a lot of excellent food is coming out of the kitchen division of the new Overlook Kitchen + Bar at Madisonville’s The Summit hotel. Must try: Blue Ash’s 6-way goes above and beyond your typical spaghetti-and-meat dish with your choice of sliced jalapeños or fried bottle caps on top of your standard 5-way, with beans, onions and shredded cheddar. Wines are available on tap, by the bottle or the glass. 4100 Hamilton Ave., Northside, meltrevival.com. They’re addictive. Must try: The apple aebleskivers are a unique interpretation of the flavors found in Cincinnati chili — Danish-style apple donut holes are topped with maple and shredded, sweet and caramel-like Norwegian gjetost cheese. Must try: If you’re going to a restaurant with “Pho” in the name, eat the pho. Izzy's is a restaurant located in Cincinnati, Ohio at 800 Elm Street. The menu plays heavily on hot dogs, from gourmet Chicago dogs to more interesting dog-of-the-days and menu staples like the Trailer Park, with applewood bacon, American cheese and crushed Grippo’s. They are open every day of the week. The Maine roll is a chilled lobster salad with lemon mayonnaise while the Connecticut roll has warm lobster meat drizzled with hot butter. Must try: Senate is known for gourmet hot dogs, but they also have the best mussels in town. They are open every day except Sunday. Bring to a boil, and cook for … Located at street level in the Rhinegeist building on Elm Street is Sartre, a French-ish brasserie that serves spirits and victuals in a majestic and intimate space. Zundo Ramen & DonburiPhoto: Hailey BollingerZundo Ramen & Donburi. There are a half-dozen mimosa options, from Violette Royale to citrus vanilla spice, and bloody marys made with house-infused cucumber or jalapeño-garlic vodka. 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown, arnoldsbarandgrill.com. Order at the restaurant or from the kiosk inside nearby Braxton Brewing Company’s taproom. Instead, it draws influence from regional barbecue specialties and the partners’ own backgrounds: there’s Texas brisket, Carolina pulled pork, Memphis-style ribs and Avril-Bleh sausage from Cincinnati. Among several other nearby choices like Dusmesh and Grill of India is Ambar. 3098 Madison Road, Oakley; 8 E. Fourth St., Downtown; 9514 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, sleepybeecafe.com. 621 Main St., Covington, Ky., commonwealthbistro.com. Cajun/Soul Food: Knotty Pine on the Bayou. 1438 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, maizeotr.com. 28 W. Court St., Downtown, courtstreetlobsterbar.com. While the name of this barbecue joint may look like “luscious” — which isn’t a bad association — the restaurant is actually called Lucius Q (loo-shus q), a moniker taken from a Roman general with special ties to Cincinnati. is a restaurant located in Cincinnati, Ohio at 260 Stetson Street. The option to add an egg is, theoretically, optional (and a $2 upcharge), but better thought of as an intrinsic part of the dish.1201 Broadway St., Pendleton, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com. Everything is smoked out back. But there are other options, like blackened diver scallops or something from the tableside service menu like seafood fettuccine alfredo for two. The croissant lasts to the very last triumphant bite — no soggy bottom slice here — and the housemade mayonnaise sets the salad apart from others of a similar ilk. 2475 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell, Ky., camporosso.com. 600 Washington Ave., Newport, Ky., pompilios.com. The menu draws on a Mediterranean influence, with clean and light flavors in dishes like duck fat hummus, octopus tabbouleh and hanger steak with chimichurri. Frida 602Photo: Hailey BollingerFrida 602. Choose from homemade mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, vinegar-based coleslaw, loaded baked potato salad and more. 2249 Beechmont Ave., Mt. Nestled near the University of Cincinnati, Clifton’s Gaslight District is home to a plethora of global dining destinations, including a thrilling selection of Indian restaurants. Buckeye Snack Food Co. Cincinnati, OH 45246 2. 1142 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, louvino.com. Great potato salad! You can always rely on a Jeff Ruby restaurant for a big, rare steak and platters of seafood. The Mazunte Mercado in the restaurant’s commissary (6216 Madison Road) serves meat by the pound, homemade salsa, dried goods and fresh produce. The fried chicken is free-range, all natural and sourced from Ohio farms. While the menu changes seasonally, look for satisfying pasta dishes, deliciously prepared fish and other meaty proteins and the always popular Boca Burger — a high-end American-style burger with cheese, red onion, tomato and the sauce maison on a brioche bun. The décor is industrial bonhomie, warmly lit, cozy and at times playfully absurd (in line with its French existentialist motif) and a perfect space to indulge in the inviting seasonal menu of shareable hors d’oeuvres, entrées and thoughtful cocktails. As this is the Dining Guide, we’re focusing on winners in the Eats section aka places where you can eat. Play a game of bocce ball on the back court or grab a beer-and-burger special in the attached Colonel Pomp’s Tavern. In 2011, Owner Dan Swormstedt was visiting his father in Washington, D.C. when he stumbled... 28 West Court Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. Zip’s has been doing burgers right since 1926, and generations of East Side Cincinnatians call Zipburgers their favorite. Also a must: The queso dip. Boil the potatoes whole in the skin until fork tender, about 20-30 minutes. They are open every day of the week. 521 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky., facebook.com/kungfoodchu. This restaurant, where the toothpick scene in Rain Man was filmed, has been offering classic family Italian since 1933. Harvest Pizzeria pizzas have a magically crunchy-yet-chewy and light-but-substantial crust with gourmet toppings like fennel sausage, almond pesto and vegan chorizo; the menu is rounded out by yummy small plates, salads and burgers. All entrées are served with a delightful selection of traditional side dishes called Ban Chan. Must try: Anything with their famous (and available-by-the-jar-at-Kroger) house marinara sauce. Every single time I bring this to a cookout, folks want to know who made...Read More » The cocktail list is divided into margaritas and house cocktails made with either tequila or mezcal, and they offer both alcohols in a flight, served in copitas (small clay cups). Order a cocktail when you sit down so you have time for another before dinner is over — and then another for “dessert.” But at Boomtown, the true delight comes plated. Featuring a barbecue sauce made with Taft’s Cherrywood amber ale, the pizza includes pulled pork, red onion, jalapeño and smoked cheddar. This restaurant serves jenis, cilantro pesto quesadilla, small green salad & soup of the day, gd fries, chihuahua bowl, mom and pop dog, and chow chow curry. Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated recipe to make this Southern Style Potato Salad, just like my Mama always made. Taco fillings range from shredded pork to crispy braised chicken, and specialties include Memelitas (open-faced tortillas), corn husk tamales and corn empanadas with queso Oaxaca. They are open every day of the week. 635 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky., agaveandrye.com. It feels like a first-class affair because it is one — each four-course dinner is served with fanfare and attention. The deli offers an assortment of sandwiches, sides, daily soups, salads and a kids menu. Potato salad is one of those reliable must-haves for any barbecue, picnic, or summer al fresco meal, usually getting a place of honor next to the hot dogs or burgers. Fun fact: It’s named after the year Kroger founder Barney Kroger opened his first store. Must try: Otto’s is known for its panko-crusted fried green tomatoes, so if you go during brunch, order the B.L.F.G.T. They also serve northern tour of italy, gluten-free rotini, corona, tuscan sirloin,... 4900 Fields Ertel Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45249. Taste of Belgium - The Banks. Bakersfield specializes in gourmet tacos (pollo rojo, al pastor, huitlacoche, etc. The Best Ever Potato Salad has a secret ingredient that makes it the best! Salt the water, reduce to a simmer … Must try: The vegetarian Brussels sprout tacos are the best, topped with a smoked peanut salsa on a fresh corn tortilla. Agave & Rye faces both Hotel Covington and The Madison Event Center and is just around the corner from the Braxton Brewing Company. DiBella's Subs is a restaurant located in Cincinnati, Ohio at 265 Calhoun Street. Must try: Owner Andrew Gomez’s greatest invention, The Turtle. The big difference is the theme — the music, artwork and names of some dishes are a paean to the 1990s. You probably will be at some point today or in the near future (unless you’re a robot). Except for a few small side dishes and a couple of desserts, the menu consists entirely of tacos. 22 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, Ky., colonelde.com. Zoup! This restaurant serves fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, southern cream, vegan mozzarella, peculiar cheese blend, the meathead, and ricotta spread. 1220 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine; 7022 Miami Ave., Madeira, atavolapizza.com. 1213 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, bakersfieldtacos.com. Otto’s does lunch and dinner, but it’s definitely a happening brunch spot. Are you hungry? They also serve deli salad, asian chicken salad, chicken club, bbq chicken panini, asian wrap,... 21 East 5th Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202. Step inside, though, and you’ll probably be tempted to stay as long as possible. In a large pot, boil potatoes with enough water to cover and boil potatoes just until tender, about 8 … There are several non-steak options on the menu, including good seafood dishes, but cow is king at Ruby’s. They offer traditional rice-based, steaming hot Dolsot Bibimbap with mixed vegetables, a sunny-side up egg and your choice of beef, chicken or tofu. 519 Main St., Covington, Ky., bouquetrestaurant.com. Walt’s Hitching Post is a kick-back, casual place where everybody knows your name. Eli’s specialty, the pulled-pork sandwich, is a good intro to his amazing barbecue sauce, and you can move on from there to hickory-smoked ribs and smoked turkey to mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, baked beans or the jalapeño corn bread. Their upscale twist on pub food features sandwiches, salads, epicurean appetizers and a slew of craft cocktails and draft beers. The signature biscuit isn’t a run-of-the-mill thousand-layer flaked baked good. Want some fries with that? Are you hungry? Sartre OTRPhoto: Hailey BollingerSartre OTR. Kristen Bailey’s ascendancy in the often male-dominated world of barbecue is no surprise: Sweets & Meats hits all the barbecue fundamentals with ribs, brisket, pulled pork and the fan-favorite pulled chicken sandwich. Seasonal salads and pies rotate based on, well, the seasons and feature fresh and fun toppings. Armed with a pizza oven from Naples, Italy, A Tavola strikes a resounding chord of authenticity while redefining the perfect pie. Sak, a former chef, and Sunee, a sushi chef, bring their expertise to dishes like Massaman curry, Pad Woonsen noodles and a TaTa roll (lightly fried shrimp, smoked salmon, cream cheese and avocado). Senate’s mission is to present upscale street food, and they do a terrific job of it, grabbing national attention from the likes of the New York Post, Forbes and more. It’s like vegetarian meatballs cooked — not fried — and submerged in a sweet, savory and creamy sauce with tomato and onion. The handmade options change with the seasons, but if the cacio e pepe or short rib cappellacci are on the menu, order one of those. Taking its blazing neon “We May Doze, But Never Close” sign to heart, the Anchor stays open 24/7, offering round-the-clock breakfast fare along with lunch and dinner comfort-food classics. Guckenheimer Cafe 201: Baked potato bar!! A hip neighborhood pizza chain with craft beers, seasonal salads, specialty toppings and a window where kids (and adults) can watch the pizzas being hand-tossed. 1405 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine, pleasecincinnati.com. While it’s not any kind of fancy, both the layout and décor make it feel homey and welcoming. Rapid Fired Pizza is a restaurant located in Cincinnati, Ohio at 9889 Montgomery Road. Booze-wise, they serve 100 kinds of beer and have about 15 different brews on tap. How about something with a little kick, such as Chicken Tinga (chipotle chicken provides the spice)? The restaurant logo is a Centurion riding a pig. 521 Main St., Covington, Ky., ottosonmain.com. The menu is categorized into antojitos of chips and salsas, salads, nachos and several kinds of tacos, along with “mission style” burritos and two sandwiches — a Cubano and Oaxacan mezcal-glazed chicken. They also serve pretzels, beef frank, izzy lean, tuna salad sandwich (all white), joe walter combo, double zz burger, and the suzzy. For vegetarians, the Ronaldo pasta is spicy and garlicky and very good, featuring olive oil, red pepper flakes, sundried tomato, black olives and feta cheese over pasta. 308 Greenup St., Covington, Ky., lilsbagels.com. Must try: Whatever the pizza of the moment is. Run water over the potatoes to cool. A plethora of sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads tempt every palate. Must try: A classic margherita pizza, topped with san Marzano tomatoes, fresh housemade mozzarella, basil and extra virgin olive oil. They also serve promiscuous, german grip, pizza, hippie, rocky balboa, rkc, and meat hater. They are open every day of the week. Bonus: the crust can be ordered gluten-free for an extra $3*. The flour serves as the basis for the arepas, cachapas and empanadas served at Maize and acts as an access point for the rich world of Latin American cuisine. Try Ted’s Platter: original and smoked ribs plus slow-smoked brisket served with onion straws and cornbread. A trip to chef David Falk’s Italian/French gemstone is an experience to be savored as much as the food itself. HofbrauhausPhoto: Susan KellerHofbräuhaus. 1212 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine; 1100 Summit Place Drive, Blue Ash, senatepub.com. But it is certainly an excellent starting point in any conversation that begins with “Where should we eat?” that would otherwise end in a) tears b) loud arguments c) starvation. Get a taste of Philly in Cincy via a window in OTR where Philly cheesesteak reigns supreme. A portion of the menu changes once per quarter, so guests can expect something new. Must try: The veggie burger, duh. Dope! An extension of Over-the-Rhine’s Taft’s Ale House, the Brewpourium is fitted with all of Taft’s top beers, New Haven-style “apizza” and enough televisions to satisfy all of Cincinnati’s sports fans. This restaurant serves chicken greek, mulligatawny** ^, chicken potpie, cheeseburger delux, tuna salad w/lemon & capers*, southwest turkey, and loco burrito*. What is the best potato salad dressing? How to Choose the Best Potatoes for Potato Salad. 2601 W. Eighth St., Price Hill, inclinepublichouse.com. Must try: The BBQ Pork pie. Note: This is obviously not a list of every restaurant in Cincinnati. This tomato-sauce topped pie comes with red onion, green pepper, mushroom, aged mozzarella, house sausage, spicy capicollo and maldon sea salt. … The burger is crispy on the outside and super flavorful on the inside. The crepe station prepares sweet and savory crepes, like the Nati Crepe with goetta, made fresh to order. Chef Kyle Goebel most recently was executive chef at Cooper’s Hawk, and also previously worked with chef Todd Kelly at Orchids. Hello. Must try: The Queen City Bee. Must try: The housemade tuna salad on a Mainwood Pastry croissant. Gomez SalsaPhoto: Lindsay McCartyLate-Night: Gomez Salsa. Must try: Loco Moco Don, which is a deep-fried beef patty with egg and green onion over rice, like a hearty, Japanese-inspired meatloaf. 200 E. Third St., Newport, Ky., hofbrauhausnewport.com. Must try: The Fried Chicken and Cornmeal Waffle, served with a scoop of buttermilk ice cream, is a non-negotiable and worth the trip itself.