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Cincinnati USA Cuisine
So you want to eat like a native? Well, you have to go where Cincinnatians go!
From Ice Cream (which we take very seriously here), to finding the best plate of chili, these are the locations you should visit at least once during your trip!
Aglamesis Brothers Inc.
The taste and texture of Aglamesis ice cream rivals Graeter's, but the Oakley and Montgomery parlors might beat Graeter's in pure "cute factor." A perfect spot for a date, grab a stool by the "soda fountain" and pore over the giant menu of sweets. A very old-fashioned feel, beloved by locals and crowded throughout the year.
Behle Street Cafe
This casual, eccentric and fun cafe handles the modern classics smoothly, from pasta to seafood to steaks, fajitas and great salads. The decor is a kitschy delight - from the salt-and-pepper shaker collection to old movie-star glossies. You can graze or eat a full dinner at the bar or on the patio, which has its own full service bar. Live music Thursdays and Saturdays.
Dixie Chili and Deli
Kentucky's got its own thing going on when it comes to Cincinnati-style chili. Dixie, now with three locations, was Northern Kentucky's first chili parlor. You can feel the history at the original location in Newport, opened in 1929. Order at the counter, put your favorite songs on the jukebox and wait for your order.
Frisch's Big Boy
Family friendly dining.
Gold Star Chili
Official Chili of The Cincinnati Bengals
Graeter's
Returning downtown after nearly a year absence, Graeter's 1,750 square foot Fountain Square location is the perfect place to enjoy a frozen treat in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. You don't have to limit yourself to just ice cream, though, as the location has plenty of pastries and other treats ready to help your sweet tooth get its fix.
Izzy's
A deli founded in 1901 (on Cincinnati's Central Avenue), Izzy's most popular food item is actually in the restaurant's official name: Izzy's Famous Corned Beef.
LaRosa's Pizzeria
In 1954, Buddy LaRosa, a Cincinnati native, opened a small neighborhood pizzeria that has grown to serve hundreds of neighborhoods throughout Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and beyond. The Boudinot location hosts happy hours and has a full service bar.
Montgomery Inn
Cincinnati's most famous spot for barbecue is also a great place to get a post-work drink (with Saratoga chips, of course). The Boathouse downtown is a sports bar and restaurant, with river views from the patio tossed in for good measure.
NuVo Restaurant
The servers here are well-informed and attentive - a big plus with a menu full of varied and eclectic choices - and the vibe is casual, but the experience is as unique as the name at NuVo.
Skyline Chili
Check out the sleek and efficient little chain of restaurants that have become synonymous with Cincinnati and that mystical concoction known as Cincinnati-style chili. The Greek-inspired recipe is also available in grocery stores nationwide. The downtown location on Fourth Street hosts happy hour during the week and on Saturday with bottled beer.
