Guidebook for Cincinnati
Food Scene
Hands down, my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. Love the atmosphere. Steve at the bar will hook you up with great cocktails. Order the burger.
47 locals recommend
Salazar Cincinnati | OTR Restaurant & Bar | Chef Jose Salazar
1401 Republic StHands down, my favorite restaurant in Cincinnati. Love the atmosphere. Steve at the bar will hook you up with great cocktails. Order the burger.
If you're feeling spendy, this is a great option. Highly recommend for special occasions.
35 locals recommend
Boca
114 E 6th StIf you're feeling spendy, this is a great option. Highly recommend for special occasions.
1. It's right downstairs.
2. They've got great coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
3. The wine
18 locals recommend
Pleasantry
118 W 15th St1. It's right downstairs.
2. They've got great coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
3. The wine
Solid tacos, margaritas and whiskey. Order the margaritas spicy if you're into spicy things.
108 locals recommend
Bakersfield OTR
1213 Vine StSolid tacos, margaritas and whiskey. Order the margaritas spicy if you're into spicy things.
Order the prosciutto & fig pizza or the spicy gorgonzola pizza. The cocktails are great, especially the old fashioned.
38 locals recommend
A Tavola Bar + Trattoria
1220 Vine StOrder the prosciutto & fig pizza or the spicy gorgonzola pizza. The cocktails are great, especially the old fashioned.
They have a full service restaurant, so if you're going for that, order the chicken & waffles. If you're pressed for time or don't feel like waiting for a table, just buy the waffles to go!
81 locals recommend
Taste of Belgium - Over The Rhine
1135 Vine StThey have a full service restaurant, so if you're going for that, order the chicken & waffles. If you're pressed for time or don't feel like waiting for a table, just buy the waffles to go!
Collective Espresso
1324 Woodward StThe hipster coffee place.
Nada
600 Walnut StFancy Mexican, in a good way.
Fantastic view of Cincinnati skylines from here. The food is typical bar / fried food.
72 locals recommend
Incline Public House
2601 W 8th StFantastic view of Cincinnati skylines from here. The food is typical bar / fried food.
Fantastic burger place. Order the crunch wrap burger... it comes in a tortilla. Get the tots, not the fries. Also, every meal is served with ONE Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie, which in my opinion, is the best way to end a meal.
Their brunch is also really solid.
28 locals recommend
Nation Kitchen and Bar
1200 Broadway StFantastic burger place. Order the crunch wrap burger... it comes in a tortilla. Get the tots, not the fries. Also, every meal is served with ONE Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookie, which in my opinion, is the best way to end a meal.
Their brunch is also really solid.
Shopping
Article Menswear
1150 Vine StreetGreat menswear shop.
Sloane Boutique
1216 Vine StKiller womenswear store.
Essentials
Findlay Market
1801 Race StSkip Kroger, go here for food!
CVS
17 William Howard Taft RdIn the event you forget / need anything.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hit up the rooftop bar at the 21c during the summer months for great views and cocktails. The Kiki is a personal favorite.
41 locals recommend
21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
609 Walnut StHit up the rooftop bar at the 21c during the summer months for great views and cocktails. The Kiki is a personal favorite.
Favorite bar in Cincinnati. Better in the warmer months when you can sit out on the patio and listen to live music.
37 locals recommend
The Blind Lemon
936 Hatch StFavorite bar in Cincinnati. Better in the warmer months when you can sit out on the patio and listen to live music.
MECCA OTR
1429 Walnut StThe current favorite hipster bar!
Definitely a bit grungier than the OTR bars, but always a good time.
14 locals recommend
Northside Yacht Club
4231 Spring Grove AveDefinitely a bit grungier than the OTR bars, but always a good time.
Northside Tavern
4163 Hamilton AveAnother great bar in Northside.
The cocktails are great in the main bar during the week. Hit up the annex (back bar) on the weekends if you're looking to dance your face off.
40 locals recommend
Japp's - Since 1879
1134 Main StThe cocktails are great in the main bar during the week. Hit up the annex (back bar) on the weekends if you're looking to dance your face off.
Fantastic bar done by Molly Wellman in Walnut Hills which is an up & coming neighborhood right now.
20 locals recommend
Myrtle's Punch House
2733 Woodburn AveFantastic bar done by Molly Wellman in Walnut Hills which is an up & coming neighborhood right now.
Parks & Nature
It's 1 block south of my place. There's always fun stuff going on during the warmer months... movies and concerts in the park. There's also a bar that serves beer/wine that you can consume in the park.
221 locals recommend
Washington Park
1230 Elm StIt's 1 block south of my place. There's always fun stuff going on during the warmer months... movies and concerts in the park. There's also a bar that serves beer/wine that you can consume in the park.
Sightseeing
Highest vantage point in Cincinnati! Gives you great views of the city.
56 locals recommend
Carew Tower Observation Deck
41 W 5th StHighest vantage point in Cincinnati! Gives you great views of the city.
Arts & Culture
Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StCincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Ave