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1. 6 'N The Mornin' - Covington

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$$$$

• Breakfast • Covington

Booked 20 times today

A vibrant, Black-owned Southern breakfast and brunch spot in Cincinnati, offering generous, flavor-forward comfort dishes like shrimp & grits, red velvet waffles, and savory bowls-all served with warm hospitality and a lively, welcoming vibe.

2. Alcove-OTR

4.6

Exceptional(1402)

$$$$

• American • Cincinnati

Booked 41 times today

Alcove-OTR is a nook of nature in the heart of Over-the-Rhine in Downtown Cincinnati.The award-winning restaurant and bar features a seasonal menu, craft cocktails, and MadTree beer. Alcove serves modern American dishes, including shareable bites, vegan, and gluten-friendly options.Alcove-OTR features two large bars, an outdoor patio, a botanical greenhouse, an intimate private dining room for small groups, and private event spaces. Enjoy elevated, casual food alongside great drinks.Weekly Specials:Brunch: Saturday - SundayHappy Hour: Monday - FridayAlcove-OTR features two private event spaces. Alcove's event spaces can accommodate up to 200 guests. Fee-free, Alove is the perfect place to host weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

3. The Park Pour

4.7

Exceptional(421)

$$$$

• Café • Blue Ash

Booked 12 times today

Your neighborhood social house located on the corner of Cooper and Kenwood.Incredible coffee, food, cocktails, and exciting wines. A comfortably familiar spot for conversation with friends, work meetups or grabbing a bottle of wine on your way home! A beautiful covered patio completes the upscale ambiance, while still being dog friendly!Local Chef, Arthur Kurtzman, brings his years of training as he executes his take on Modern French Cuisine with a heavy emphasis on technique. Our brunch menu is available daily with show-stopping French and Japanese omelets. Dinner is available Wednesday to Saturday with a tapas style menu and glorious curated charcuterie boards.The Park Pour is offers a vibrant coffee menu, using only the finest coffee from Deeper Roots, a Cincinnati favorite. The shelves are filled with over 150 different sophisticated and playful wines. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy! — or take a bottle or two home with you.

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4. Sacred Beast Diner

4.7

Exceptional(2073)

$$$$

• American • Over the Rhine

Booked 12 times today

Outdoor and patio seating will be on a first come first serve basis.

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5. Crown Republic - Gastropub

4.7

Exceptional(1906)

$$$$

• American • Cincinnati

Booked 9 times today

Crown Republic Gastropub is the place where rustic New American fare meets made from scratch cooking with heart. Our team sources from global food and cultural inspirations, brings and approachable, eclectic culinary experience that guests can't wait to explore. At Crown Republic Gastropub, Chef Anthony Sitek takes pride in creating nearly all of the ingredients in house. Our chef-driven dishes are served with an expert eye so that our guests can concentrate on what matters most: the friends and family they are dining with. Family is exactly our specialty at Crown Republic; our goal is to make everyone who walks in the door, from our staff to our smiling guests, feel at home. Slightly off the beaten path where the business and arts districts of downtown Cincinnati collide, you'll find that you are able to relax and savor every moment, knowing you are in good hands.

6. Vintage on Race

3.8

Excellent(152)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Central Business District

Booked 12 times today

Vintage on Race is our quintessential sports bar. Vintage’s cuisine is a mix of Classic American Fare with the addition of some unique, eclectic, and healthy food options you expect to find in a diverse city like Cincinnati. Vintage on Race will be Cincinnati's premier spot for upscale cocktails. With time tested classic recipes and refreshingly innovative signature cocktails, Vintage will be setting a new standard for quality within Cincinnati’s beverage community. Guests can anticipate menus that pair hand crafted fresh ingredients with adventurous combinations that will be sure to invigorate the senses. Vintage is also your game day destination. We encourage you to spectate socially.

7. Shires' Rooftop

4.5

Awesome(2009)

$$$$

• Contemporary American • Cincinnati

Booked 33 times today

Shires' Rooftop is a popular spot for brunch, as evidenced by several reviews praising the 'fantastic brunch', 'amazing brunch experience', and 'delicious brunch menu'. It's also noted for its 'great ambiance for brunch with friends' and 'lovely brunch setting'.

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8. Taste of Belgium - Rookwood

4.3

Awesome(462)

$$$$

• American • Norwood

Booked 11 times today

NOW OPEN FOR DINNER – you know what we can do at brunch, now discover what we do at dinner. Taste of Belgium Rookwood is a modern Belgian brasserie in Rookwood Commons serving from-scratch Belgian and American comfort food: hand-cut frites, gourmet burgers, mussels & frites, and our famous waffle & chicken (also Nashville hot and Korean-style), plus Liège-style meatballs, beef-and-beer fries, mussels gratin, parmesan fondue, Brussels sprouts, and housemade sauces for our frites.We once only served a small Saturday brunch, but after being voted Best Sunday Brunch in town we opened Sundays and became a local brunch favorite. Since then we’ve been featured twice on Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives,” and founder Jean-François Flechet was knighted by the Knighthood of the Brewer’s Paddle in Belgium. Join us for brunch, happy hour, or dinner and experience Belgian hospitality close to home.

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9. Rusk Kitchen + Bar

4.4

Awesome(336)

$$$$

• American • Cincinnati

Booked 7 times today

Rusk Kitchen + Bar is a chef-driven neighborhood restaurant in East Walnut Hills serving seasonal American cuisine in a warm, inviting setting. Recognized as a Top 10 Neighborhood Gem, Rusk offers thoughtfully prepared dishes paired with craft cocktails, a curated wine list, and select beers. Join us for weekend brunch, happy hour, or dinner, enjoy our second-floor bar and rooftop patio, or book your private event with us for a memorable gathering in Cincinnati.

10. Taft Café

4.8

Exceptional(107)

$$$$

• Café • Central Business District

Booked 4 times today

Enjoy a scrumptious menu including boozy brunch, savory lunch, and grab-and-go coffee and tea service at the Taft Café. Unwind with artfully prepared meals and easy take-away options if you’re on the go. Includes delicious vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Located in downtown Cincinnati among the galleries and gardens of the Taft Museum of Art—it’s all part of the museum’s “palate” of experiences! The Taft Café proudly partners with local suppliers. Reservations for the Taft Café are recommended but not required. Walk-ins are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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GregGold
Cincinnati / Dayton •29 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Pancakes were delicious. Cuban sandwich was super tasty. Avocado toast was loaded with toppings.
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Crown Republic - Gastropub$$$$• American• Cincinnati
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4.7
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Danielle
Cincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food was amazing and staff was even better! Will be back again!
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Otto's$$$$• American• Covington
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4.9
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KenGold
Cincinnati / Dayton •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a wonderful first experience at Park Pour. Menu was fresh and amazing and server and chef were amazing.
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The Park Pour$$$$• Café• Blue Ash
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4.7
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AbigailGold
Cincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 29, 2026
Rusk never disappoints, always an easy go-to when meeting up with friends or family from out of town, or even for lunch with coworkers. I swear by the Rusk salad with salmon. Cocktails were delish too!
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Rusk Kitchen + Bar$$$$• American• Cincinnati
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4.4
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Becky
Denver / Colorado •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 26, 2026
Love that they serve breakfast all day. Everything was full of flavor the service was top notch CVG and the ambience super relaxing. Gotta have the chocolate pistachio pudding too! The dash of salty in the sweet is to die for! Looking forward to our next visit!
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Sacred Beast Diner$$$$• American• Over the Rhine
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4.7

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