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Guidebook for Cincinnati

Food Scene

Teapot-adorned bakery with high tea, sweets including cupcakes & cookies, and a light cafe menu. Patrons know the BonBonerie for party cakes, but they can also sit back and enjoy more delicious delicacies in The BonBonerie's Tearoom. The artsy tea room is open for lunch, serving up tea sandwiches, quiche, sandwiches, soups and salads. Of course, afternoon tea is served with sandwiches, scones, dessert and your choice from an extensive list of teas. Reservations are required for afternoon tea
15 locals recommend
The BonBonerie
2030 Madison Rd
15 locals recommend
Teapot-adorned bakery with high tea, sweets including cupcakes & cookies, and a light cafe menu. Patrons know the BonBonerie for party cakes, but they can also sit back and enjoy more delicious delicacies in The BonBonerie's Tearoom. The artsy tea room is open for lunch, serving up tea sandwiches, quiche, sandwiches, soups and salads. Of course, afternoon tea is served with sandwiches, scones, dessert and your choice from an extensive list of teas. Reservations are required for afternoon tea
Located in the Regency Tower condo building. Enjoy specialties like the spicy Volcano Chicken or the Seafood Wor Bar with shrimp, lobster, scallops and fish. They serve plenty of seafood, plus your typical Chow Mein. Vegetarians rejoice with items such as Vegetable Tofu, 5-Spice Tofu Over Spinach and Szechuan Eggplant.
9 locals recommend
Oriental Wok
317 Buttermilk Pike
9 locals recommend
Located in the Regency Tower condo building. Enjoy specialties like the spicy Volcano Chicken or the Seafood Wor Bar with shrimp, lobster, scallops and fish. They serve plenty of seafood, plus your typical Chow Mein. Vegetarians rejoice with items such as Vegetable Tofu, 5-Spice Tofu Over Spinach and Szechuan Eggplant.
Artisan pizzeria offering traditional Italian flavors and using coal-fired ovens.
DELICIO Coal Fired Pizza
3701 Montgomery Rd
Artisan pizzeria offering traditional Italian flavors and using coal-fired ovens.
Serves delicious baked goods in Cincinnati for almost 90 years. Customers' favorites include Original Iced Cookies, Donuts, Brownies, and Specialty Cakes.
18 locals recommend
Busken Bakery
2675 Madison Rd
18 locals recommend
Serves delicious baked goods in Cincinnati for almost 90 years. Customers' favorites include Original Iced Cookies, Donuts, Brownies, and Specialty Cakes.
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
10 locals recommend
Bonefish Grill
2737 Madison Rd
10 locals recommend
Contemporary grill chain offering a seafood-centric menu, plus steaks and cocktails.
60 locals recommend
Starbucks
2692 Madison Rd
60 locals recommend
Italian, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options. Fun nice relaxed atmosphere
89 locals recommend
Sotto
118 E 6th St
89 locals recommend
Italian, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options. Fun nice relaxed atmosphere
Burgers, fried fish sandwiches & other pub-grub classics go alongside beer at this longtime hangout.
25 locals recommend
Zip's Cafe
1036 Delta Ave
25 locals recommend
Burgers, fried fish sandwiches & other pub-grub classics go alongside beer at this longtime hangout.
Long-running (since 1947) neighborhood hangout for burgers & other bar fare, plus local draft brews.
52 locals recommend
Dewey's Pizza
3014 Madison Road
52 locals recommend
Long-running (since 1947) neighborhood hangout for burgers & other bar fare, plus local draft brews.
Food is served family style in servings sized either for 3 or 5 people.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
2635 Edmondson Rd
Food is served family style in servings sized either for 3 or 5 people.
Small place but they move the people and the every bit of food is amazing.
33 locals recommend
Mazunte Taqueria
5207 Madison Rd
33 locals recommend
Small place but they move the people and the every bit of food is amazing.
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space
8 locals recommend
LongHorn Steakhouse
2692 Madison Rd
8 locals recommend
Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef & other American dishes in a ranch-style space
52 locals recommend
Dewey's Pizza
3014 Madison Road
52 locals recommend
Basic sit-down chain known for diner-style dishes garnished with signature Greek chili.
177 locals recommend
Skyline Chili
290 Ludlow Ave
177 locals recommend
Basic sit-down chain known for diner-style dishes garnished with signature Greek chili.
A modest venue providing Northern Indian fare, including tandoori dishes, along with beer & wine.
14 locals recommend
Ambar India Restaurant
350 Ludlow Ave
14 locals recommend
A modest venue providing Northern Indian fare, including tandoori dishes, along with beer & wine.
Longtime ice cream parlor chain serving small-batch scoops plus baked goods at some locations.
140 locals recommend
Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine St
140 locals recommend
Longtime ice cream parlor chain serving small-batch scoops plus baked goods at some locations.
Old-school establishment offering Greek, Italian & American comfort food, a full bar & a pool table.
Corinthian Restaurant
3253 Jefferson Ave
Old-school establishment offering Greek, Italian & American comfort food, a full bar & a pool table.
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
13 locals recommend
Seasons 52
3819 Edwards Rd
13 locals recommend
Rotating menu of seasonal American dishes alongside international wines in an upscale setting.
Tropical-themed joint offering Asian eats with a Latin spin plus specialty cocktails & spirits.
16 locals recommend
E+O Kitchen
3520 Edwards Rd
16 locals recommend
Tropical-themed joint offering Asian eats with a Latin spin plus specialty cocktails & spirits.
Good dinner. Great place to grab a tasty breakfast in the area! Gets busy on weekends. Service is pretty quick. Good French toast, chicken and waffles.
15 locals recommend
The Echo
3510 Edwards Rd
15 locals recommend
Good dinner. Great place to grab a tasty breakfast in the area! Gets busy on weekends. Service is pretty quick. Good French toast, chicken and waffles.
Good Breakfast and service. Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
9 locals recommend
First Watch
2692 Madison Rd
9 locals recommend
Good Breakfast and service. Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Elegant place, wonderful view and great food. High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with unbeatable view of the Ohio River.
14 locals recommend
Chart House
405 Riverboat Row
14 locals recommend
Elegant place, wonderful view and great food. High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with unbeatable view of the Ohio River.
Barbecue Restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati. Enjoy world-famous ribs, friendly service, and an striking view of the Ohio River. Unique experience with friends & family. Sports fans will love the upstairs sports lounge with sports memorabilia on the walls.
45 locals recommend
Montgomery Inn The Boathouse
925 Riverside Dr
45 locals recommend
Barbecue Restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati. Enjoy world-famous ribs, friendly service, and an striking view of the Ohio River. Unique experience with friends & family. Sports fans will love the upstairs sports lounge with sports memorabilia on the walls.
Branch
1535 Madison Road
Good food. happy hour!!!
Pampas Argentine Gastropub
2038 Madison Road
Good food. happy hour!!!
Little Japanese eatery is truly a gem. Exquisite pastries and dining. Try the katsu sando and the mentaiko spaghetti.
Cafe Mochiko
1524 Madison Road
Little Japanese eatery is truly a gem. Exquisite pastries and dining. Try the katsu sando and the mentaiko spaghetti.
72 locals recommend
Incline Public House
2601 W 8th St
72 locals recommend
RESTAURANT Wednesday-Saturday: 5:30pm-11pm
Dear Restaurant & Butchery • Farm to Table, Outdoor Dining, Wine Bar
2710 Erie Avenue
RESTAURANT Wednesday-Saturday: 5:30pm-11pm

Drinks & Nightlife

Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room, and a rooftop patio.
13 locals recommend
O'Bryon's Bar & Grill
1998 Madison Rd
13 locals recommend
Classic pub grub in a casual, brick-lined space with 2 full bars, a party room, and a rooftop patio.
Craft brewery located in the East Walnut Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati.
27 locals recommend
The Woodburn Brewery
2800 Woodburn Ave
27 locals recommend
Craft brewery located in the East Walnut Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Visit MadTree's new brewery, taproom, beer garden, and private event space in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood. MadTree is known for focusing more on great tasting beers rather than following traditional brewing style guidelines.
82 locals recommend
MadTree Brewing
3301 Madison Rd
82 locals recommend
Visit MadTree's new brewery, taproom, beer garden, and private event space in Cincinnati’s Oakley neighborhood. MadTree is known for focusing more on great tasting beers rather than following traditional brewing style guidelines.
Good beer. Great german food. "hefe weizen", "awesome dunkel bourbon burger" and "jager schnitzel"
41 locals recommend
Hofbräuhaus Newport
200 3rd St
41 locals recommend
Good beer. Great german food. "hefe weizen", "awesome dunkel bourbon burger" and "jager schnitzel"
Taproom located in a historic bottling plant offering house-brewed beers, Ping-Pong, cornhole & TVs.
186 locals recommend
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm St
186 locals recommend
Taproom located in a historic bottling plant offering house-brewed beers, Ping-Pong, cornhole & TVs.
Friendly staff, great coffee, good snacks and a good selection of beer.
Bean & Barley
2005 1/2 Madison Rd
Friendly staff, great coffee, good snacks and a good selection of beer.
Cozy, unfussy spot with burgers, beers & Bloody Marys plus skyline views from the back deck.
15 locals recommend
City View Tavern
403 Oregon St
15 locals recommend
Cozy, unfussy spot with burgers, beers & Bloody Marys plus skyline views from the back deck.
Great little historic place. Several floors and top outside patios over looking the Ohio with some great views. Great service, local craft brews and cocktails. The food is good. There is a small parking lot across the street. Check it out.
33 locals recommend
Mt. Adams Pavilion
949 Pavilion St
33 locals recommend
Great little historic place. Several floors and top outside patios over looking the Ohio with some great views. Great service, local craft brews and cocktails. The food is good. There is a small parking lot across the street. Check it out.
Enduring microbrewery with handcrafted bottled ales, a growler station & a homebrew supply store. Great beer, nice taproom. Bartenders are friendly. Big garage doors that open when the weather is nice. Outdoor seating along the sidewalk.
11 locals recommend
Listermann Brewing Company
1621 Dana Ave
11 locals recommend
Enduring microbrewery with handcrafted bottled ales, a growler station & a homebrew supply store. Great beer, nice taproom. Bartenders are friendly. Big garage doors that open when the weather is nice. Outdoor seating along the sidewalk.
Prominently situated in the dynamic Smale Riverfront Park, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other - a working microbrewery producing a full line of Moerlein craft brews, and delectable fare featuring grain spent breads, hand carved sandwiches and smoked rotisserie.
53 locals recommend
Moerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall Way
53 locals recommend
Prominently situated in the dynamic Smale Riverfront Park, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other - a working microbrewery producing a full line of Moerlein craft brews, and delectable fare featuring grain spent breads, hand carved sandwiches and smoked rotisserie.

Essentials

94 locals recommend
Kroger
4777 Kenard Ave
94 locals recommend
82 locals recommend
Kroger Marketplace
4613 Marburg Ave
82 locals recommend
22 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
8288 Cincinnati Dayton Rd
22 locals recommend
33 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2693 Edmondson Rd
33 locals recommend
Walgreens Pharmacy
3822 Paxton Ave
Comfortable bookstore with a huge selection and friendly staff. There is a coffee shop and restaurant (Bistro Bronte) inside.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers
2692 Madison Rd
Comfortable bookstore with a huge selection and friendly staff. There is a coffee shop and restaurant (Bistro Bronte) inside.

Sightseeing

You can take a great photo overlooking the city of Cincinnati. Lots of people go here to enjoy the river view. Many nice gardens, walk ways and bridges.
19 locals recommend
Eden Park Drive
Eden Park Drive
19 locals recommend
You can take a great photo overlooking the city of Cincinnati. Lots of people go here to enjoy the river view. Many nice gardens, walk ways and bridges.
144 locals recommend
Fountain Square
520 Vine St
144 locals recommend
Offers sightseeing trips . The Short trip "Historic Cincinnati Sightseeing Cruise" is recommended.
34 locals recommend
BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row
34 locals recommend
Offers sightseeing trips . The Short trip "Historic Cincinnati Sightseeing Cruise" is recommended.

Getting Around

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
150 W 5th St
53 locals recommend
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
3087 Terminal Dr
53 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Cincinnati Lunken Municipal Airport
262 Wilmer Ave
6 locals recommend

Shopping

Rookwood Commons, in the collective lap of dense and well-to-do neighborhoods, is crafted for the shoppers of Hyde Park, O'Bryonville and Crestview Hills and includes 45 upscale merchants. Rookwood also includes an eclectic mix of dining. Visit the official site for a complete listing of shops and restaurants. http://shoprookwood.com
36 locals recommend
Oakley
36 locals recommend
Rookwood Commons, in the collective lap of dense and well-to-do neighborhoods, is crafted for the shoppers of Hyde Park, O'Bryonville and Crestview Hills and includes 45 upscale merchants. Rookwood also includes an eclectic mix of dining. Visit the official site for a complete listing of shops and restaurants. http://shoprookwood.com
Shop ‘til you drop at this mall that boasts three leading department stores including the only Nordstrom in the area and 180 specialty retailers with over 60 exclusive to Cincinnati USA. Shop for wares at stores such as Williams-Sonoma, Build-A-Bear, Lego, The Disney Store, Pottery Barn, lululemon athletica, Apple, J. Crew, Madewell, Michael Kors, and Coach. Hungry from all that shopping?
120 locals recommend
Kenwood Towne Centre
7875 Montgomery Rd
120 locals recommend
Shop ‘til you drop at this mall that boasts three leading department stores including the only Nordstrom in the area and 180 specialty retailers with over 60 exclusive to Cincinnati USA. Shop for wares at stores such as Williams-Sonoma, Build-A-Bear, Lego, The Disney Store, Pottery Barn, lululemon athletica, Apple, J. Crew, Madewell, Michael Kors, and Coach. Hungry from all that shopping?
ALL YOUR NEEDS IN ONE PLACE Oakley Station is a 74 acre mixed-use development on the east side of I-71 and Ridge Road, adjacent to the Center of Cincinnati. It includes Retails, Gym, Restaurants anchored by Kroger and Cinemark.
Oakley Station Boulevard
Oakley Station Boulevard
ALL YOUR NEEDS IN ONE PLACE Oakley Station is a 74 acre mixed-use development on the east side of I-71 and Ridge Road, adjacent to the Center of Cincinnati. It includes Retails, Gym, Restaurants anchored by Kroger and Cinemark.
Most favorite store to visit together. Exploring the store is an adventure. There are foods from all over the world, a massive selection of hot sauces, and a huge selection of alcohol liquors for those into that. JJ's is more than just a grocery store (though they do have regular American groceries as well) ,it is an adventure to see what you can find! Several friends from out of town said it is one of the highlights of their trips. You can easily spend 2-3 hours in the store if you take is slowly.
32 locals recommend
Jungle Jim's Eastgate
4450 Eastgate S Dr
32 locals recommend
Most favorite store to visit together. Exploring the store is an adventure. There are foods from all over the world, a massive selection of hot sauces, and a huge selection of alcohol liquors for those into that. JJ's is more than just a grocery store (though they do have regular American groceries as well) ,it is an adventure to see what you can find! Several friends from out of town said it is one of the highlights of their trips. You can easily spend 2-3 hours in the store if you take is slowly.
Most favorite store to visit together. Exploring the store is an adventure. There are foods from all over the world, a massive selection of hot sauces, and a huge selection of alcohol liquors for those into that. JJ's is more than just a grocery store (though they do have regular American groceries as well) ,it is an adventure to see what you can find! Several friends from out of town said it is one of the highlights of their trips. You can easily spend 2-3 hours in the store if you take is slowly.
39 locals recommend
Jungle Jim's International Market
5440 Dixie Hwy
39 locals recommend
Most favorite store to visit together. Exploring the store is an adventure. There are foods from all over the world, a massive selection of hot sauces, and a huge selection of alcohol liquors for those into that. JJ's is more than just a grocery store (though they do have regular American groceries as well) ,it is an adventure to see what you can find! Several friends from out of town said it is one of the highlights of their trips. You can easily spend 2-3 hours in the store if you take is slowly.
Fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. Featuring products from more than 130 artisan groups in some 38 countries.
Ten Thousand Villages
2011 Madison Rd
Fair trade retailer of artisan-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. Featuring products from more than 130 artisan groups in some 38 countries.
Longtime hub of vendors selling meat, produce & other local foods, plus a seasonal farmers' market.
292 locals recommend
Findlay Market
1801 Race St
292 locals recommend
Longtime hub of vendors selling meat, produce & other local foods, plus a seasonal farmers' market.
I would recommend this place to anyone who needs to buy a toy for a kid. The basement is a really cool play area. Free popcorn upstairs. Cozy couches for parents both upstairs and downstairs. Story time. Fantastic selection of books, Melissa & Doug, puzzles, Montessori toys, nostalgic toys, legos, board games, dollhouses, etc. Its everything you could possibly want from an old fashioned toy store.
8 locals recommend
King Arthurs Court Toys
3040 Madison Rd
8 locals recommend
I would recommend this place to anyone who needs to buy a toy for a kid. The basement is a really cool play area. Free popcorn upstairs. Cozy couches for parents both upstairs and downstairs. Story time. Fantastic selection of books, Melissa & Doug, puzzles, Montessori toys, nostalgic toys, legos, board games, dollhouses, etc. Its everything you could possibly want from an old fashioned toy store.
Nordstrom Rack
2692 Madison Rd
Ulta Beauty
2699 Edmondson Rd

Parks & Nature

36 locals recommend
Alms Park
710 Tusculum Ave
36 locals recommend
157 locals recommend
Eden Park
950 Eden Park Dr
157 locals recommend
Ault Park is one of Cincinnati's largest and most scenic parks, with a variety of gardens, benches and plenty of playground equipment.
98 locals recommend
Ault Park
5090 Observatory Ave
98 locals recommend
Ault Park is one of Cincinnati's largest and most scenic parks, with a variety of gardens, benches and plenty of playground equipment.
Great public park. There's so much to do. The water play areas and playgrounds are great for kids. The giant swings, chess set, and walk on piano is always fun to enjoy as well. The scenery along the river is spectacular and now the Skystar Wheel is right next to it as well.
211 locals recommend
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring Way
211 locals recommend
Great public park. There's so much to do. The water play areas and playgrounds are great for kids. The giant swings, chess set, and walk on piano is always fun to enjoy as well. The scenery along the river is spectacular and now the Skystar Wheel is right next to it as well.
A civic park with playground, splash pad, dog park & lawn for performances & cultural events. Great place to walk around and visit on weekends. There is always something going on at Washington Park on weekends in the summer. Kids will enjoy the playground and water play area. The park is always busy with people enjoying the outdoors.
221 locals recommend
Washington Park
1230 Elm St
221 locals recommend
A civic park with playground, splash pad, dog park & lawn for performances & cultural events. Great place to walk around and visit on weekends. There is always something going on at Washington Park on weekends in the summer. Kids will enjoy the playground and water play area. The park is always busy with people enjoying the outdoors.