Seafood
You don't have to fly to the ocean for good seafood, you can eat a great catch of the day at any of the following establishments:
Alabama Fish Bar
A tasty fish bar on the corner of Liberty and Race in Over-the-Rhine. The geniality and quickness of the staff will astound you as they move customers in and out with ease.
Bonefish Grill
Visitors can find a sophisticated choice for fresh, expertly-prepared fish at this restaurant. The decor is pleasant and stylish, appealing to a young professional crowd.
Jag's Steak & Seafood
Offering casual upscale sophistication, Jag's features six dining rooms each with its own impeccable decor and central fireplace. Private wine boxes are at the entrance for regular customers. Stretch the season around a firepit on one of two dining patios. There's a beautiful piano lounge featuring daily live entertainment and a year-round enclosed porch with an additional bar.
Mike Fink Restaurant
This historic, enclosed two-level riverboat offers views of barges and pleasure craft lazily passing by and a breathtaking look at the Cincinnati skyline from its Kentucky waterfront mooring. Regulars relax in the bar and catch the game on TV. The Historic Register vessel nestles in at the southern end of Cincinnati's beautifully ornate Roebling Suspension Bridge. Smoking in bar only.
Mitchell's Fish Market
Casual elegance describes these upscale but family-friendly establishments. Inside, burnished wood floors welcome guests. Outside, the patio offers great people-watching.
Mount Adams Fish House
Wash down that mahi-mahi with some sake, wine or one of the specialty martinis at this casual but classy neighborhood eatery.
South Beach Grill at the Waterfront
The South Beach Grill, on the water in Covington, offers the classic view of the Cincinnati skyline through its large windows. The ambience evokes the Art Deco feel of Miami's famed hotels, with impeccable service to match. Smoking permitted only at the piano bar, where live music plays during the later hours.
Uncle Yip's Seafood and Dim Sum
Maine Lobster (you an get two maine lobsters for $12.95 if you dine in for lunch or dinner, Sunday-Thursday), fresh seafood (in from New York) Thai and traditional Chinese cuisine are good eats here.