Cincinnati’s Best Restaurants, According to Our Readers

Best New Restaurant (Since March 2019)

1. Kiki College Hill, facebook.com/kikicollegehill

2. Libby’s Southern Comfort, libbyssoutherncomfort.com

3. Chicken Salad Chick, chickensaladchick.com

4. Goose & Elder, gooseandelder.com

5. Dead Low Brewing, deadlowbrewing.com

6. Ripple Wine Bar, ripplewinebar.com

7. Forty Thieves, fortythievesgang.com

8. Losanti, losantiotr.com

9. Tuba Baking Co., facebook.com/tubabakingco

10. Delwood, delwoodcincy.com

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Best New Restaurant (Since March 2019)

1. Kiki College Hill, facebook.com/kikicollegehill

2. Libby’s Southern Comfort, libbyssoutherncomfort.com

3. Chicken Salad Chick, chickensaladchick.com

4. Goose & Elder, gooseandelder.com

5. Dead Low Brewing, deadlowbrewing.com

6. Ripple Wine Bar, ripplewinebar.com

7. Forty Thieves, fortythievesgang.com

8. Losanti, losantiotr.com

9. Tuba Baking Co., facebook.com/tubabakingco

10. Delwood, delwoodcincy.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. Sleepy Bee Cafe, sleepybeecafe.com

3. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

4. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

5. First Watch, firstwatch.com

6. Grand Finale, grandfinale.info

7. Orchids at Palm Court, orchidsatpalmcourt.com

8. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

9. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

10. The National Exemplar, nationalexemplar.com

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Brunch

1. Nation Kitchen & Bar, nationkitchenandbar.com

2. Sleepy Bee Cafe, sleepybeecafe.com

3. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

4. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

5. First Watch, firstwatch.com

6. Grand Finale, grandfinale.info

7. Orchids at Palm Court, orchidsatpalmcourt.com

8. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

9. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

10. The National Exemplar, nationalexemplar.com

Photo: Brittany Thornton
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2. City Barbeque, citybbq.com

3. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

4. Montgomery Inn, montgomeryinn.com

5. Pickles & Bones Barbecue, picklesandbones.com

6. Sweets & Meats BBQ, sweetsandmeatsbbq.com

7. Pontiac, pontiacbbq.com

8. Just Q’in BBQ, justqin.com

9. Bee’s Barbecue, facebook.com/beesbarbecue

10. Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery, midwestbestbbq.com

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Barbecue

1. Eli’s BBQ, elisbarbeque.com

2. City Barbeque, citybbq.com

3. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

4. Montgomery Inn, montgomeryinn.com

5. Pickles & Bones Barbecue, picklesandbones.com

6. Sweets & Meats BBQ, sweetsandmeatsbbq.com

7. Pontiac, pontiacbbq.com

8. Just Q’in BBQ, justqin.com

9. Bee’s Barbecue, facebook.com/beesbarbecue

10. Midwest Best BBQ and Creamery, midwestbestbbq.com

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2. Condado Tacos, condadotacos.com

3. Taco Casa, tacocasacinti.com

4. Agave & Rye, agaveandrye.com

5. Bakersfield, bakersfieldtacos.com

6. Tortilleria Garcia, tortilleriagarcia.us

7. Gomez Salsa, gomezsalsa.com

8. La Mexicana Restaurante Cantina & Tienda, searchable on Facebook

9. Street Chef Brigade, streetchefbrigade.com

10. Django Western Taco, djangonorthside.com

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Tacos

1. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

2. Condado Tacos, condadotacos.com

3. Taco Casa, tacocasacinti.com

4. Agave & Rye, agaveandrye.com

5. Bakersfield, bakersfieldtacos.com

6. Tortilleria Garcia, tortilleriagarcia.us

7. Gomez Salsa, gomezsalsa.com

8. La Mexicana Restaurante Cantina & Tienda, searchable on Facebook

9. Street Chef Brigade, streetchefbrigade.com

10. Django Western Taco, djangonorthside.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. La Mexicana Restaurante Cantina & Tienda, searchable on Facebook

3. Taqueria Mercado, taqueriamercado.com

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Mexican

1. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

2. La Mexicana Restaurante Cantina & Tienda, searchable on Facebook

3. Taqueria Mercado, taqueriamercado.com

Photo: Patty Salas
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2. First Watch, firstwatch.com

3. The Echo Restaurant, echo-hydepark.com

4. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

5. Sugar n’ Spice Diner, eatsugarnspice.com

6. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

7. The Original Pancake House, originalpancakehouse.com

8. HangOverEasy, hangovereasy.com

9. Half Day Cafe, halfdaycafe.org

10. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

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Breakfast

1. Sleepy Bee Cafe, sleepybeecafe.com

2. First Watch, firstwatch.com

3. The Echo Restaurant, echo-hydepark.com

4. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

5. Sugar n’ Spice Diner, eatsugarnspice.com

6. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

7. The Original Pancake House, originalpancakehouse.com

8. HangOverEasy, hangovereasy.com

9. Half Day Cafe, halfdaycafe.org

10. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

3. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

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Neighborhood Restaurant (Downtown/OTR)

1. Nation Kitchen & Bar, nationkitchenandbar.com

2. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

3. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. Roney’s, facebook.com/roneysrestaurant

3. Zip’s Cafe, zipscafe.com

4. Flipdaddy’s, flipdaddys.com

5. Quatman Cafe, quatmancafe.com

6. Tickle Pickle, ordertickle.com

7. The Turf Club, turfclubcincy.com

8. Street Chef Brigade, streetchefbrigade.com

9. Arthur’s (TIE), arthurscincinnati.com

9. Krueger’s Tavern (TIE), kruegerstavern.com

10. Sammy’s Craft Burgers & Beer, sammyscbb.com

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Overall Burgers (Non-Chain)

1. Nation Kitchen & Bar, nationkitchenandbar.com

2. Roney’s, facebook.com/roneysrestaurant

3. Zip’s Cafe, zipscafe.com

4. Flipdaddy’s, flipdaddys.com

5. Quatman Cafe, quatmancafe.com

6. Tickle Pickle, ordertickle.com

7. The Turf Club, turfclubcincy.com

8. Street Chef Brigade, streetchefbrigade.com

9. Arthur’s (TIE), arthurscincinnati.com

9. Krueger’s Tavern (TIE), kruegerstavern.com

10. Sammy’s Craft Burgers & Beer, sammyscbb.com

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2. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

3. Jeff Ruby’s The Precinct, jeffruby.com/precinct

4. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

5. Primavista, pvista.com

6. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

7. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

8. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, jeffruby.com

9. Boca, bocacincinnati.com

10. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

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Best Overall Restaurant

1. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

2. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

3. Jeff Ruby’s The Precinct, jeffruby.com/precinct

4. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

5. Primavista, pvista.com

6. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

7. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

8. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, jeffruby.com

9. Boca, bocacincinnati.com

10. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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1. Joe’s Pizza Napoli (TIE), joespizzanapoli.com

2. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

3. Jeff Ruby’s The Precinct, jeffruby.com/precinct

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Neighborhood Restaurant (East Side)

1. El Coyote (TIE), elcoyotecincy.com

1. Joe’s Pizza Napoli (TIE), joespizzanapoli.com

2. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

3. Jeff Ruby’s The Precinct, jeffruby.com/precinct

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. Adriatico’s, adriaticospizza.com

3. Quatman Cafe, quatmancafe.com

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Neighborhood Restaurant (Central)

1. Ruth’s Parkside Cafe, ruthscafe.com

2. Adriatico’s, adriaticospizza.com

3. Quatman Cafe, quatmancafe.com

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2. Price Hill Chili, pricehillchili.com

3. Primavista, pvista.com

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Neighborhood Restaurant (West Side)

1. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

2. Price Hill Chili, pricehillchili.com

3. Primavista, pvista.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

3. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

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Appetizers

1. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

2. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

3. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. Bruegger’s Bagels, brueggers.com

3. The Bagelry, otrbagelry.com

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Bagels

1. Marx Hot Bagels, marxhotbagels.com

2. Bruegger’s Bagels, brueggers.com

3. The Bagelry, otrbagelry.com

Photo via facebook.com/marxhotbagels
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2. Greyhound Tavern, greyhoundtavern.com

3. Bouquet Restaurant, bouquetrestaurant.com

4. Walt’s Hitching Post, waltshitchingpost.com

5. Agave & Rye, agaveandrye.com

6. Pompilio’s, pompilios.com

7. KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, kungfoodchu.com

8. Rich’s Proper Food & Drink, richsproper.com

9. York Street Café, yorkstonline.com

10. Frida 602, fridaonmain.com

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Best Overall Restaurant (Northern Kentucky)

1. Otto’s, ottosonmain.com

2. Greyhound Tavern, greyhoundtavern.com

3. Bouquet Restaurant, bouquetrestaurant.com

4. Walt’s Hitching Post, waltshitchingpost.com

5. Agave & Rye, agaveandrye.com

6. Pompilio’s, pompilios.com

7. KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, kungfoodchu.com

8. Rich’s Proper Food & Drink, richsproper.com

9. York Street Café, yorkstonline.com

10. Frida 602, fridaonmain.com

Photo via facebook.com/ottos521cov
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2. Otto’s, ottosonmain.com

3. Pompilio’s, pompilios.com

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Neighborhood Restaurant (Northern Kentucky)

1. Greyhound Tavern, greyhoundtavern.com

2. Otto’s, ottosonmain.com

3. Pompilio’s, pompilios.com

Photo via facebook.com/greyhoundtavern
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2. Taft’s Ale House, taftsbeer.com

3. KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, kungfoodchu.com

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Beer Selection (Restaurant)

1. Yard House, yardhouse.com

2. Taft’s Ale House, taftsbeer.com

3. KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, kungfoodchu.com

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2. Marty’s Hops & Vines, martys-hopsandvines.com

3. Somm Wine Bar, sommwinebarcincinnati.com

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Wine Selection (Restaurant)

1. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, chwinery.com

2. Marty’s Hops & Vines, martys-hopsandvines.com

3. Somm Wine Bar, sommwinebarcincinnati.com

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2. Blue Ash Chili, blueashchili.com

3. Mellow Mushroom, mellowmushroom.com

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Neighborhood Restaurant (Burbs)

1. Phoenician Taverna, phoeniciantaverna.com

2. Blue Ash Chili, blueashchili.com

3. Mellow Mushroom, mellowmushroom.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. The Littlefield, littlefieldns.com

3. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

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Bourbon Selection (Restaurant)

1. Goodfellas Pizzeria/Wiseguy Lounge, goodfellaspizzeria.com

2. The Littlefield, littlefieldns.com

3. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

Photo via facebook.com/goodfellaspie
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2. Frisch’s Big Boy, frischs.com

3. Red Robin, redrobin.com

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Overall Burgers (Chain)

1. Five Guys, fiveguys.com

2. Frisch’s Big Boy, frischs.com

3. Red Robin, redrobin.com

Photo: Marcel Heil / Unsplash
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2. Krueger’s Tavern, kruegerstavern.com

3. Arnold’s Bar & Grill, arnoldsbarandgrill.com

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Neighborhood Burger Spot (Downtown/OTR)

1. Nation Kitchen & Bar, nationkitchenandbar.com

2. Krueger’s Tavern, kruegerstavern.com

3. Arnold’s Bar & Grill, arnoldsbarandgrill.com

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2. Bru Burger Bar, bruburgerbar.com

3. Flipdaddy’s, flipdaddys.com

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Neighborhood Burger Spot (Northern Kentucky)

1. Herb & Thelma’s Tavern, herbandthelmas.com

2. Bru Burger Bar, bruburgerbar.com

3. Flipdaddy’s, flipdaddys.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. Tickle Pickle, ordertickle.com

3. Gordo’s Pub & Grill, gordospub.com

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Neighborhood Burger Spot (Central)

1. Quatman Cafe, quatmancafe.com

2. Tickle Pickle, ordertickle.com

3. Gordo’s Pub & Grill, gordospub.com

Photo: Paige Deglow
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2. Arthur’s, arthurscincinnati.com

3. Five Guys, fiveguys.com

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Neighborhood Burger Spot (East Side)

1. Zip’s Cafe, zipscafe.com

2. Arthur’s, arthurscincinnati.com

3. Five Guys, fiveguys.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. Jason’s Deli, jasonsdeli.com

3. Silverglades, silvergladesdeli.com

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Delicatessen

1. Izzy’s, izzys.com

2. Jason’s Deli, jasonsdeli.com

3. Silverglades, silvergladesdeli.com

Photo: Paige Deglow
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2. Moonrise Doughnuts, moonrisedoughnuts.com

3. Dunkin’, dunkindonuts.com

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Donuts

1. Holtman’s Donuts, holtmansdonutshop.com

2. Moonrise Doughnuts, moonrisedoughnuts.com

3. Dunkin’, dunkindonuts.com

Photo: Jesse Fox
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2. Chandler’s Burger Bistro, chandlersburgerbistro.com

3. Maury’s Tiny Cove, maurys-steakhouse.com

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Neighborhood Burger Spot (West Side)

1. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

2. Chandler’s Burger Bistro, chandlersburgerbistro.com

3. Maury’s Tiny Cove, maurys-steakhouse.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. Sammy’s Craft Burgers and Beer, sammyscbb.com

3. Flipdaddy’s, flipdaddys.com

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Neighborhood Burger Spot (Burbs)

1. Quatman Cafe (Mason), quatmancafe.com

2. Sammy’s Craft Burgers and Beer, sammyscbb.com

3. Flipdaddy’s, flipdaddys.com

Photo via Instagram/quatmancafe
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2. Chipotle Mexican Grill, chipotle.com

3. The Comet, cometbar.com

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Burritos

1. Gomez Salsa, gomezsalsa.com

2. Chipotle Mexican Grill, chipotle.com

3. The Comet, cometbar.com

Photo: Lindsay McCarty
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2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar (TIE), maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

3. Lucius Q (TIE), luciusq.com

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Business Lunch

1. Skyline Chili, skylinechili.com

2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar (TIE), maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

3. Lucius Q (TIE), luciusq.com

Photo: Paige Deglow
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2. Jungle Jim’s International Market, junglejims.com

3. Lehr’s Prime Market, lehrsprime.com

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Butcher Shop

1. Avril-Bleh Family-Owned Meat Market & Deli, avril-blehmeats.com

2. Jungle Jim’s International Market, junglejims.com

3. Lehr’s Prime Market, lehrsprime.com

Photo via facebook.com/avrilbleh
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2. Knotty Pine on the Bayou, theknottypineonthebayou.com

3. Allyn’s Cafe, allynscafe.com

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Cajun/Creole

1. J. Gumbo’s, jgumbos.com

2. Knotty Pine on the Bayou, theknottypineonthebayou.com

3. Allyn’s Cafe, allynscafe.com

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2. Nothing Bundt Cakes, nothingbundtcakes.com

3. 3 Sweet Girls Cakery, 3sweetgirlscakery.com

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Cake Shop

1. The BonBonerie, bonbonerie.com

2. Nothing Bundt Cakes, nothingbundtcakes.com

3. 3 Sweet Girls Cakery, 3sweetgirlscakery.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. Goodfellas Pizzeria, goodfellaspizzeria.com

3. Blue Ash Chili, blueashchili.com

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Cheap Eats

1. Skyline Chili, skylinechili.com

2. Goodfellas Pizzeria, goodfellaspizzeria.com

3. Blue Ash Chili, blueashchili.com

Photo via facebook.com/skylinechili
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2. Silver Spring House, thesilverspringhouse.com

3. Revolution Rotisserie, revolutionrotisserie.com

4. Chick-fil-A, chick-fil-a.com

5. Ron’s Roost, ronsroost.net

6. Greyhound Tavern, greyhoundtavern.com

7. Joella’s Hot Chicken, joellas.com

8. CityBird, citybirdtenders.com

9. Fiery Hen, fieryhencincy.com

10. Raising Cane’s, raisingcanes.com

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Chicken

1. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

2. Silver Spring House, thesilverspringhouse.com

3. Revolution Rotisserie, revolutionrotisserie.com

4. Chick-fil-A, chick-fil-a.com

5. Ron’s Roost, ronsroost.net

6. Greyhound Tavern, greyhoundtavern.com

7. Joella’s Hot Chicken, joellas.com

8. CityBird, citybirdtenders.com

9. Fiery Hen, fieryhencincy.com

10. Raising Cane’s, raisingcanes.com

Photo via facebook.com/theeagleotr
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2. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

3. Revolution Rotisserie, revolutionrotisserie.com

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Chicken Sandwich

1. Chick-fil-A, chick-fil-a.com

2. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

3. Revolution Rotisserie, revolutionrotisserie.com

Photo via facebook.com/chickfila
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2. Gold Star, goldstarchili.com

3. Dixie Chili, dixiechili.com

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Chili (Chain)

1. Skyline Chili, skylinechili.com

2. Gold Star, goldstarchili.com

3. Dixie Chili, dixiechili.com

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2. Blue Ash Chili, blueashchili.com

3. Pleasant Ridge Chiii, pleasantridgechili.com

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Chili (Non-Chain)

1. Camp Washington Chili, campwashingtonchili.com

2. Blue Ash Chili, blueashchili.com

3. Pleasant Ridge Chiii, pleasantridgechili.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. A Tavola, atavolapizza.com

3. Harvest Pizzeria, harvestpizzeria.com

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Neighborhood Pizza Joint (Downtown/OTR)

1. Goodfellas Pizzeria, goodfellaspizzeria.com

2. A Tavola, atavolapizza.com

3. Harvest Pizzeria, harvestpizzeria.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. First Wok, 1stwokcincinnati.com

3. KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, kungfoodchu.com

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Chinese

1. Oriental Wok, orientalwok.com

2. First Wok, 1stwokcincinnati.com

3. KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, kungfoodchu.com

Photo via facebook.com/orientalwok
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2. Maverick Chocolate Co., maverickchocolate.com

3. Esther Price, estherprice.com

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Chocolates

1. Aglamesis Bros., aglamesis.com

2. Maverick Chocolate Co., maverickchocolate.com

3. Esther Price, estherprice.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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2. Unataza Coffee, unatazacoffee.com

3. The Coffee Exchange of Pleasant Ridge, coffeeexchangepr.com

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Coffeehouse (Local)

1. Coffee Emporium, coffee-emporium.com

2. Unataza Coffee, unatazacoffee.com

3. The Coffee Exchange of Pleasant Ridge, coffeeexchangepr.com

Photo: Emerson Swoger
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2. Dunkin’, dunkindonuts.com

3. Caribou Coffee, cariboucoffee.com

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Coffeehouse (National)

1. Starbucks, starbucks.com

2. Dunkin’, dunkindonuts.com

3. Caribou Coffee, cariboucoffee.com

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2. Urbana Cafe, urbana-cafe.com

3. Deeper Roots Findlay Coffee Bar, deeperrootscoffee.com

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Neighborhood Coffee Shop (Downtown/OTR)

1. Coffee Emporium, coffee-emporium.com

2. Urbana Cafe, urbana-cafe.com

3. Deeper Roots Findlay Coffee Bar, deeperrootscoffee.com

Photo via facebook.com/coffeeemporium
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2. Roebling Point Books & Coffee, roeblingpointbooksandcoffee.com

3. Left Bank Coffeehouse, leftbankcoffeehouse.com

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Neighborhood Coffee Shop (Northern Kentucky)

1. Carabello Coffee, carabellocoffee.com

2. Roebling Point Books & Coffee, roeblingpointbooksandcoffee.com

3. Left Bank Coffeehouse, leftbankcoffeehouse.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />collegehillcoffeeco.com

2. Collective Espresso, collectiveespresso.com

3. Sidewinder Coffee, sidewindercoffee.com

Photo via College Hill Coffee Company Facebook” data-title=”

Neighborhood Coffee Shop (Central)

1. College Hill Coffee Company, collegehillcoffeeco.com

2. Collective Espresso, collectiveespresso.com

3. Sidewinder Coffee, sidewindercoffee.com

Photo via College Hill Coffee Company Facebook” itemprop=”image” />coffee-emporium.com

2. Deeper Roots Oakley Coffee Bar, deeperrootscoffee.com

3. Luckman Coffee, luckmancoffee.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Neighborhood Coffee Shop (East Side)

1. Coffee Emporium, coffee-emporium.com

2. Deeper Roots Oakley Coffee Bar, deeperrootscoffee.com

3. Luckman Coffee, luckmancoffee.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />bloccoffeecompany.com

2. Muse Café, facebook.com/musecafecincinnati

3. White Oak Coffee House, whiteoakcoffeehouse.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Neighborhood Coffee Shop (West Side)

1. BLOC Coffee Company, bloccoffeecompany.com

2. Muse Café, facebook.com/musecafecincinnati

3. White Oak Coffee House, whiteoakcoffeehouse.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />wyomingcommunitycoffee.com

2. Kidd Coffee & Wine Bar, kiddcoffeemason.com

3. Kitty Brew Cafe, kittybrew.com

Photo via facebook.com/wyomingcommunitycoffee” data-title=”

Neighborhood Coffee Shop (Burbs)

1. Wyoming Community Coffee, wyomingcommunitycoffee.com

2. Kidd Coffee & Wine Bar, kiddcoffeemason.com

3. Kitty Brew Cafe, kittybrew.com

Photo via facebook.com/wyomingcommunitycoffee” itemprop=”image” />junglejims.com

2. The Learning Kitchen, thelearningkitchen.com

3. Findlay Kitchen, findlaykitchen.org

Photo via junglejims.com” data-title=”

Cooking Classes

1. Jungle Jim’s International Market, junglejims.com

2. The Learning Kitchen, thelearningkitchen.com

3. Findlay Kitchen, findlaykitchen.org

Photo via junglejims.com” itemprop=”image” />putzscreamywhip.com

2. Dairy Queen, dairyqueen.com

3. The Cone, thecone.com

Photo: Jesse Fox
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Creamy Whip/Soft Serve

1. Putz’s Creamy Whip, putzscreamywhip.com

2. Dairy Queen, dairyqueen.com

3. The Cone, thecone.com

Photo: Jesse Fox
” itemprop=”image” />bonbonerie.com

2. Abby Girl Sweets, abbygirlsweets.com

3. Gigi’s Cupcakes, gigiscupcakesusa.com

Photo via facebook.com/bonbonerie” data-title=”

Cupcakes

1. The BonBonerie, bonbonerie.com

2. Abby Girl Sweets, abbygirlsweets.com

3. Gigi’s Cupcakes, gigiscupcakesusa.com

Photo via facebook.com/bonbonerie” itemprop=”image” />grandfinale.info

2. O Pie O, opieo.com

3. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Desserts (Restaurant)

1. Grand Finale, grandfinale.info

2. O Pie O, opieo.com

3. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />bonbonerie.com

2. Graeter’s Ice Cream, graeters.com

3. Brown Bear Bakery, brownbearbakes.com

Photo via facebook.com/bonbonerie” data-title=”

Desserts (Retail)

1. The BonBonerie, bonbonerie.com

2. Graeter’s Ice Cream, graeters.com

3. Brown Bear Bakery, brownbearbakes.com

Photo via facebook.com/bonbonerie” itemprop=”image” />blueovenbakery.com

2. Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli, servatiipastryshop.com

3. Sixteen Bricks, sixteenbricks.com

Photo via facebook.com/blueovenbakery” data-title=”

Overall Bakery (Breads)

1. Blue Oven Bakery, blueovenbakery.com

2. Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli, servatiipastryshop.com

3. Sixteen Bricks, sixteenbricks.com

Photo via facebook.com/blueovenbakery” itemprop=”image” />bonbonerie.com

2. Brown Bear Bakery, brownbearbakes.com

3. Holtman’s Donuts, holtmansdonutshop.com

Photo via facebook.com/bonbonerie” data-title=”

Overall Bakery (Sweets)

1. The BonBonerie, bonbonerie.com

2. Brown Bear Bakery, brownbearbakes.com

3. Holtman’s Donuts, holtmansdonutshop.com

Photo via facebook.com/bonbonerie” itemprop=”image” />brownbearbakes.com

2. Holtman’s Donuts, holtmansdonutshop.com

3. Blue Oven Bakery, blueovenbakery.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Neighborhood Bakery (Downtown/OTR)

1. Brown Bear Bakery, brownbearbakes.com

2. Holtman’s Donuts, holtmansdonutshop.com

3. Blue Oven Bakery, blueovenbakery.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />northsouthbaking.com

2. Butler’s Pantry at RiverCenter, butlerspantrymarket.com

3. Emerson’s Bakery, emersonsbakeryky.com

Photo via facebook.com/northsouthbaking” data-title=”

Neighborhood Bakery (Northern Kentucky)

1. North South Baking Co., northsouthbaking.com

2. Butler’s Pantry at RiverCenter, butlerspantrymarket.com

3. Emerson’s Bakery, emersonsbakeryky.com

Photo via facebook.com/northsouthbaking” itemprop=”image” />servatiipastryshop.com

2. Busken Bakery, busken.com

3. Marcella’s Doughnuts & Bakery, marcellasdoughnuts.com

Photo via facebook.com/servatii” data-title=”

Neighborhood Bakery (East Side)

1. Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli, servatiipastryshop.com

2. Busken Bakery, busken.com

3. Marcella’s Doughnuts & Bakery, marcellasdoughnuts.com

Photo via facebook.com/servatii” itemprop=”image” />servatiipastryshop.com

2. St. Lawrence Bakery, searchable on Facebook

3. Busken Bakery, busken.com

Photo via facebook.com/servatii” data-title=”

Neighborhood Bakery (West Side)

1. Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli, servatiipastryshop.com

2. St. Lawrence Bakery, searchable on Facebook

3. Busken Bakery, busken.com

Photo via facebook.com/servatii” itemprop=”image” />servatiipastryshop.com

2. Holtman’s Donuts, holtmansdonutshop.com

3. Bluebird Bakery, bluebirdbakery.com

Photo via facebook.com/servatii” data-title=”

Neighborhood Bakery (Burbs)

1. Servatii Pastry Shop & Deli, servatiipastryshop.com

2. Holtman’s Donuts, holtmansdonutshop.com

3. Bluebird Bakery, bluebirdbakery.com

Photo via facebook.com/servatii” itemprop=”image” />findlaymarket.org

2. Hyde Park Farmers’ Market, hydeparkfarmersmarket.com

3. Northside Farmers Market, northsidefm.org

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Farmers Market

1. Findlay Market, findlaymarket.org

2. Hyde Park Farmers’ Market, hydeparkfarmersmarket.com

3. Northside Farmers Market, northsidefm.org

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />blueovenbakery.com

2. WoodBottom Quail Farms, woodbottomquail.com

3. Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices, colonelde.com

Photo via facebook.com/blueovenbakery” data-title=”

Farmers Market Food Stall

1. Blue Oven Bakery, blueovenbakery.com

2. WoodBottom Quail Farms, woodbottomquail.com

3. Colonel De Gourmet Herbs & Spices, colonelde.com

Photo via facebook.com/blueovenbakery” itemprop=”image” />facebook.com/alabamafishbar

2. The Pub, experiencethepub.com

3. Nicholson’s Pub, nicholsonspub.com

Photo via facebook.com/alabamafishbar” data-title=”

Fish & Chips

1. Alabama Fish Bar, facebook.com/alabamafishbar

2. The Pub, experiencethepub.com

3. Nicholson’s Pub, nicholsonspub.com

Photo via facebook.com/alabamafishbar” itemprop=”image” />doordash.com

2. Uber Eats, ubereats.com

3. Grubhub, grubhub.com

Photo: Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash
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Food Delivery Service

1. DoorDash, doordash.com

2. Uber Eats, ubereats.com

3. Grubhub, grubhub.com

Photo: Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash
” itemprop=”image” />tasteofcincinnati.com

2. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, oktoberfestzinzinnati.com

3. Cincinnati Food Truck Association Food Fest, cincinnatifoodtruckassociation.org

Photo: Holden Mathis
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Food Festival or Event

1. Taste of Cincinnati, tasteofcincinnati.com

2. Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, oktoberfestzinzinnati.com

3. Cincinnati Food Truck Association Food Fest, cincinnatifoodtruckassociation.org

Photo: Holden Mathis
” itemprop=”image” />stellar-street-eats.business.site

2. Tacos Locos, tacoslocosfoodtruck.com

3. Red Sesame Korean BBQ, redsesamebbq.com

4. Hungry Bros., hungrybroscincy.com

5. Fork & Greens, forkandgreens.com

6. Rollin’ Bowls, facebook.com/rollinbowlstruck

7. The Poutine Machine, facebook.com/thepoutinemachine

8. Empanadas Aquí, empanadasaqui.com

9. Marty’s Waffles, martyswaffles.com

10. Krimmer’s Italianette Food Truck, italianettepizza.com

Photo via facebook.com/ssecincy” data-title=”

Food Truck

1. Stellar Street Eats, stellar-street-eats.business.site

2. Tacos Locos, tacoslocosfoodtruck.com

3. Red Sesame Korean BBQ, redsesamebbq.com

4. Hungry Bros., hungrybroscincy.com

5. Fork & Greens, forkandgreens.com

6. Rollin’ Bowls, facebook.com/rollinbowlstruck

7. The Poutine Machine, facebook.com/thepoutinemachine

8. Empanadas Aquí, empanadasaqui.com

9. Marty’s Waffles, martyswaffles.com

10. Krimmer’s Italianette Food Truck, italianettepizza.com

Photo via facebook.com/ssecincy” itemprop=”image” />eaglerestaurant.com

2. Keystone Bar & Grill, keystonebar.com

3. MamaBear’s Mac, facebook.com/mamabearsmac

4. Eli’s BBQ, elisbarbeque.com

5. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

6. Court Street Lobster Bar, courtstreetlobsterbar.com

7. Keystone’s Mac Shack, eatmacshack.com

8. Street Chef Brigade, streetchefbrigade.com

9. Joella’s Hot Chicken, joellas.com

10. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, jeffruby.com

Photo via facebook.com/theeagleotr
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Macaroni & Cheese

1. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

2. Keystone Bar & Grill, keystonebar.com

3. MamaBear’s Mac, facebook.com/mamabearsmac

4. Eli’s BBQ, elisbarbeque.com

5. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

6. Court Street Lobster Bar, courtstreetlobsterbar.com

7. Keystone’s Mac Shack, eatmacshack.com

8. Street Chef Brigade, streetchefbrigade.com

9. Joella’s Hot Chicken, joellas.com

10. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, jeffruby.com

Photo via facebook.com/theeagleotr
” itemprop=”image” />fiveguys.com

2. Nation Kitchen & Bar, nationkitchenandbar.com

3. Senate, senatepub.com

Photo: Mehrshad Rajabi / Unsplash” data-title=”

French Fries

1. Five Guys, fiveguys.com

2. Nation Kitchen & Bar, nationkitchenandbar.com

3. Senate, senatepub.com

Photo: Mehrshad Rajabi / Unsplash” itemprop=”image” />yagoot.com

2. Orange Leaf, orangeleafyogurt.com

3. Putz’s Creamy Whip, putzscreamywhip.com

Photo via facebook.com/yagoot” data-title=”

Frozen Yogurt

1. Yagööt, yagoot.com

2. Orange Leaf, orangeleafyogurt.com

3. Putz’s Creamy Whip, putzscreamywhip.com

Photo via facebook.com/yagoot” itemprop=”image” />aglamesis.com

2. Dojo Gelato, dojogelato.com

3. Graeter’s Ice Cream, graeters.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Gelato/Sorbetto/Frozen Ice

1. Aglamesis Bros., aglamesis.com

2. Dojo Gelato, dojogelato.com

3. Graeter’s Ice Cream, graeters.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />hofbrauhausnewport.com

2. Mecklenburg Gardens, mecklenburgs.com

3. Wunderbar!, searchable on Facebook

Photo: Susan Keller
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German

1. Hofbräuhaus, hofbrauhausnewport.com

2. Mecklenburg Gardens, mecklenburgs.com

3. Wunderbar!, searchable on Facebook

Photo: Susan Keller
” itemprop=”image” />sleepybeecafe.com

2. Melt Revival, meltrevival.com

3. Pho Lang Thang, pholangthang.com

Photo: Khoi Nguyen
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Gluten-Free Selections

1. Sleepy Bee Cafe, sleepybeecafe.com

2. Melt Revival, meltrevival.com

3. Pho Lang Thang, pholangthang.com

Photo: Khoi Nguyen
” itemprop=”image” />goetta.com

2. Eckerlin Meats, eckerlinmeats.com

3. Avril-Bleh Family-Owned Meat Market & Deli, avril-blehmeats.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Goetta

1. Glier’s Goetta, goetta.com

2. Eckerlin Meats, eckerlinmeats.com

3. Avril-Bleh Family-Owned Meat Market & Deli, avril-blehmeats.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />bakersfieldtacos.com

2. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

3. Nada, eatdrinknada.com

Photo: Provided by Bakersfield
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Guacamole

1. Bakersfield, bakersfieldtacos.com

2. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

3. Nada, eatdrinknada.com

Photo: Provided by Bakersfield
” itemprop=”image” />joespizzanapoli.com

2. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

3. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Hidden Gem

1. Joe’s Pizza Napoli, joespizzanapoli.com

2. Mazunte, mazuntetacos.com

3. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />deweyspizza.com

2. Joe’s Pizza Napoli, joespizzanapoli.com

3. Taglio, eattaglio.com

Photo via facebook.com/deweyspizza” data-title=”

Neighborhood Pizza Joint (East Side)

1. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

2. Joe’s Pizza Napoli, joespizzanapoli.com

3. Taglio, eattaglio.com

Photo via facebook.com/deweyspizza” itemprop=”image” />senatepub.com

2. Avril-Bleh Family-Owned Meat Market & Deli, avril-blehmeats.com

3. The Root Beer Stand, therootbeerstand.com

Photo: Catie Viox
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Hot Dog/Sausage

1. Senate, senatepub.com

2. Avril-Bleh Family-Owned Meat Market & Deli, avril-blehmeats.com

3. The Root Beer Stand, therootbeerstand.com

Photo: Catie Viox
” itemprop=”image” />graeters.com

2. Aglamesis Bros., aglamesis.com

3. United Dairy Farmers, udfinc.com

Photo: Jesse Fox
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Ice Cream

1. Graeter’s Ice Cream, graeters.com

2. Aglamesis Bros., aglamesis.com

3. United Dairy Farmers, udfinc.com

Photo: Jesse Fox
” itemprop=”image” />babarestaurant.com

2. Ambar India Restaurant, ambarindia.net

3. Dusmesh Indian Restaurant, dusmeshcincy.com

Photo via Baba India Restaurant Facebook
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Indian

1. Baba India Restaurant, babarestaurant.com

2. Ambar India Restaurant, ambarindia.net

3. Dusmesh Indian Restaurant, dusmeshcincy.com

Photo via Baba India Restaurant Facebook
” itemprop=”image” />sottocincinnati.com

2. Pompilio’s, pompilios.com

3. Nicola’s Ristorante, nicolasotr.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Italian

1. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

2. Pompilio’s, pompilios.com

3. Nicola’s Ristorante, nicolasotr.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />kikicincinnati.com

2. Quan Hapa, quanhapa.com

3. Ichiban Japanese Cuisine, ichibancinci.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Japanese

1. Kiki College Hill, kikicincinnati.com

2. Quan Hapa, quanhapa.com

3. Ichiban Japanese Cuisine, ichibancinci.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />aladdins.com

2. Phoenician Taverna, phoeniciantaverna.com

3. Sebastian’s Gyros, sebastiansgyros.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Mediterranean/Greek

1. Aladdin’s Eatery, aladdins.com

2. Phoenician Taverna, phoeniciantaverna.com

3. Sebastian’s Gyros, sebastiansgyros.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />bibibop.com

2. Riverside Korean Restaurant, riversidekoreanrestaurant.com

3. Red Sesame Korean BBQ, redsesamebbq.com

Photo via facebook.com/bibibopuniversityofcincinnati” data-title=”

Korean

1. BIBIBOP Asian Grill, bibibop.com

2. Riverside Korean Restaurant, riversidekoreanrestaurant.com

3. Red Sesame Korean BBQ, redsesamebbq.com

Photo via facebook.com/bibibopuniversityofcincinnati” itemprop=”image” />goodfellaspizzeria.com

2. Gomez Salsa, gomezsalsa.com

3. Skyline Chili, skylinechili.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Late-Night Eatery

1. Goodfellas Pizzeria, goodfellaspizzeria.com

2. Gomez Salsa, gomezsalsa.com

3. Skyline Chili, skylinechili.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />arnoldsbarandgrill.com

2. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

3. The Comet, cometbar.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Live Music While You Eat

1. Arnold’s Bar & Grill, arnoldsbarandgrill.com

2. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

3. The Comet, cometbar.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />woodbottomquail.com

2. Gorman Heritage Farm, gormanfarm.org

3. Carriage House Farm, carriagehousefarmllc.com

Photo via facebook.com/woodbottomquail” data-title=”

Local Farm

1. WoodBottom Quail Farms, woodbottomquail.com

2. Gorman Heritage Farm, gormanfarm.org

3. Carriage House Farm, carriagehousefarmllc.com

Photo via facebook.com/woodbottomquail” itemprop=”image” />macaron-bar.com

2. The BonBonerie, bonbonerie.com

3. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

Photo via facebook.com/macaronbarcincinnati
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Macaron

1. Macaron Bar, macaron-bar.com

2. The BonBonerie, bonbonerie.com

3. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

Photo via facebook.com/macaronbarcincinnati
” itemprop=”image” />pleasecincinnati.com

2. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

3. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Menu (Most Innovative)

1. Please, pleasecincinnati.com

2. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

3. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />pholangthang.com

2. Fortune Noodle House, fortunenoodleuc.com

3. Zundo Ramen & Donburi, zundootr.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

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Noodles

1. Pho Lang Thang, pholangthang.com

2. Fortune Noodle House, fortunenoodleuc.com

3. Zundo Ramen & Donburi, zundootr.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

” itemprop=”image” />inclinepublichouse.com

2. Arnold’s Bar & Grill, arnoldsbarandgrill.com

3. Cabana on the River, cabanaontheriver.com

Photo: Paige Deglow
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Outdoor/Patio Dining

1. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

2. Arnold’s Bar & Grill, arnoldsbarandgrill.com

3. Cabana on the River, cabanaontheriver.com

Photo: Paige Deglow
” itemprop=”image” />deweyspizza.com

2. LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria, larosas.com

3. Goodfellas Pizzeria, goodfellaspizzeria.com

Photo: Provided by Dewey’s

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Overall Pizza (Chain)

1. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

2. LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria, larosas.com

3. Goodfellas Pizzeria, goodfellaspizzeria.com

Photo: Provided by Dewey’s

” itemprop=”image” />trottaspizza.net

2. Joe’s Pizza Napoli, joespizzanapoli.com

3. Adriatico’s, adriaticosuc.com

4. Taglio, eattaglio.com

5. Strong’s Brick Oven Pizza, strongsbrickovenpizza.com

6. A Tavola, atavolapizza.com

7. Two Cities Pizza Company, twocitiespizza.com

8. Krimmer’s Italianette Pizza, italianettepizza.com

9. Fireside Pizza, firesidepizzawalnuthills.com

10. Harvest Pizzeria, harvestpizzeria.com

Photo: Devin Luginbill
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Overall Pizza (Non-Chain)

1. Trotta’s Pizza & Drive Thru, trottaspizza.net

2. Joe’s Pizza Napoli, joespizzanapoli.com

3. Adriatico’s, adriaticosuc.com

4. Taglio, eattaglio.com

5. Strong’s Brick Oven Pizza, strongsbrickovenpizza.com

6. A Tavola, atavolapizza.com

7. Two Cities Pizza Company, twocitiespizza.com

8. Krimmer’s Italianette Pizza, italianettepizza.com

9. Fireside Pizza, firesidepizzawalnuthills.com

10. Harvest Pizzeria, harvestpizzeria.com

Photo: Devin Luginbill
” itemprop=”image” />deweyspizza.com

2. Strong’s Brick Oven Pizza, strongsbrickovenpizza.com

3. Goodfellas Pizzeria, goodfellaspizzeria.com

Photo via facebook.com/deweyspizza” data-title=”

Neighborhood Pizza Joint (Northern Kentucky)

1. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

2. Strong’s Brick Oven Pizza, strongsbrickovenpizza.com

3. Goodfellas Pizzeria, goodfellaspizzeria.com

Photo via facebook.com/deweyspizza” itemprop=”image” />adriaticosuc.com

2. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

3. Fireside Pizza, firesidepizzawalnuthills.com

Photo via facebook.com/adriaticos” data-title=”

Neighborhood Pizza Joint (Central)

1. Adriatico’s, adriaticosuc.com

2. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

3. Fireside Pizza, firesidepizzawalnuthills.com

Photo via facebook.com/adriaticos” itemprop=”image” />trottaspizza.net

2. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

3. LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria, larosas.com

Photo: Jesse Fox
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Neighborhood Pizza Joint (West Side)

1. Trotta’s Pizza & Drive Thru, trottaspizza.net

2. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

3. LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria, larosas.com

Photo: Jesse Fox
” itemprop=”image” />mellowmushroom.com

2. LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria, larosas.com

3. Mio’s Pizza, miospizza.com

Photo via facebook.com/mellowmushroom
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Neighborhood Pizza Joint (Burbs)

1. Mellow Mushroom, mellowmushroom.com

2. LaRosa’s Family Pizzeria, larosas.com

3. Mio’s Pizza, miospizza.com

Photo via facebook.com/mellowmushroom
” itemprop=”image” />washingtonplatform.com

2. Rich’s Proper Food & Drink, richsproper.com

3. Court Street Lobster Bar, seafoodrestaurantcincinnati.com

Photo: Paige Deglow
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Oysters

1. Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant, washingtonplatform.com

2. Rich’s Proper Food & Drink, richsproper.com

3. Court Street Lobster Bar, seafoodrestaurantcincinnati.com

Photo: Paige Deglow
” itemprop=”image” />searchable on Facebook

2. Arnold’s Bar & Grill, arnoldsbarandgrill.com

3. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Pub Food

1. Knockback Nats, searchable on Facebook

2. Arnold’s Bar & Grill, arnoldsbarandgrill.com

3. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
” itemprop=”image” />jeffruby.com

2. Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny, jeffruby.com/carlo-johnny

3. Jag’s Steak & Seafood, jags.com

Photo via facebook.com/jeffrubyssteakhouse

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Raw Bar

1. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, jeffruby.com

2. Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny, jeffruby.com/carlo-johnny

3. Jag’s Steak & Seafood, jags.com

Photo via facebook.com/jeffrubyssteakhouse

” itemprop=”image” />orchidsatpalmcourt.com

2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Restaurant Design

1. Orchids at Palm Court, orchidsatpalmcourt.com

2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

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2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

4. Nada, eatdrinknada.com

5. Primavista, pvista.com

6. S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits, clybornes.com

7. York Street Café, yorkstonline.com

8. Taft’s Ale House, taftsbeer.com

9. Rich’s Proper Food & Drink, richsproper.com

10. Abigail Street, abigailstreet.com

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Restaurant for a First Date

1. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

4. Nada, eatdrinknada.com

5. Primavista, pvista.com

6. S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits, clybornes.com

7. York Street Café, yorkstonline.com

8. Taft’s Ale House, taftsbeer.com

9. Rich’s Proper Food & Drink, richsproper.com

10. Abigail Street, abigailstreet.com

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2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Orchids at Palm Court, orchidsatpalmcourt.com

4. Boca, bocacincinnati.com

5. Primavista, pvista.com

6. Nicola’s Ristorante, nicolasotr.com

7. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, jeffruby.com

8. Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny, jeffruby.com/carlo-johnny

9. Restaurant L, lcincinnati.com

10. S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits, clybornes.com

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Restaurant for Fine Dining

1. Jeff Ruby’s The Precinct, jeffruby.com/precinct

2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Orchids at Palm Court, orchidsatpalmcourt.com

4. Boca, bocacincinnati.com

5. Primavista, pvista.com

6. Nicola’s Ristorante, nicolasotr.com

7. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, jeffruby.com

8. Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny, jeffruby.com/carlo-johnny

9. Restaurant L, lcincinnati.com

10. S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits, clybornes.com

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2. Moerlein Lager House, moerleinlagerhouse.com

3. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

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Restaurant for Large Parties

1. Montgomery Inn, montgomeryinn.com

2. Moerlein Lager House, moerleinlagerhouse.com

3. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

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2. Please, pleasecincinnati.com

3. Jean-Robert’s Table, jrcincy.com

4. Abigail Street (TIE), abigailstreet.com

4. Lucius Q (TIE), luciusq.com

5. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

6. Salazar, salazarcincinnati.com

7. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

8. Boca, bocacincinnati.com

9. S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits, clybornes.com

10. Bouquet Restaurant, bouquetrestaurant.com

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Restaurant to
Take a Foodie

1. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

2. Please, pleasecincinnati.com

3. Jean-Robert’s Table, jrcincy.com

4. Abigail Street (TIE), abigailstreet.com

4. Lucius Q (TIE), luciusq.com

5. Boomtown Biscuits & Whiskey, boomtownbiscuitsandwhiskey.com

6. Salazar, salazarcincinnati.com

7. The Eagle, eaglerestaurant.com

8. Boca, bocacincinnati.com

9. S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits, clybornes.com

10. Bouquet Restaurant, bouquetrestaurant.com

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2. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

3. Chick-fil-A, chick-fil-a.com

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Restaurant to Take the Kids

1. Skyline Chili, skylinechili.com

2. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

3. Chick-fil-A, chick-fil-a.com

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2. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

3. Skyline Chili, skylinechili.com

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Restaurant to Take Visitors

1. Montgomery Inn Boathouse, montgomeryinn.com

2. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

3. Skyline Chili, skylinechili.com

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2. Eli’s BBQ, elisbarbeque.com

3. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

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Ribs

1. Montgomery Inn, montgomeryinn.com

2. Eli’s BBQ, elisbarbeque.com

3. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

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2. Primavista, pvista.com

3. Orchids at Palm Court, orchidsatpalmcourt.com

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Romantic Restaurant

1. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

2. Primavista, pvista.com

3. Orchids at Palm Court, orchidsatpalmcourt.com

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2. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

3. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, olivegarden.com

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Salads

1. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

2. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar, maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

3. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, olivegarden.com

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2. Court Street Lobster Bar, seafoodrestaurantcincinnati.com

3. Bonefish Grill, bonefishgrill.com

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Seafood

1. Pelican’s Reef, thepelicansreef.com

2. Court Street Lobster Bar, seafoodrestaurantcincinnati.com

3. Bonefish Grill, bonefishgrill.com

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2. Mita’s, mitas.co

3. Ché, checincinnati.com

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Small Plates

1. Abigail Street, abigailstreet.com

2. Mita’s, mitas.co

3. Ché, checincinnati.com

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2. Smoothie King, smoothieking.com

3. BanaSun Smoothie Bar, facebook.com/banasun513

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Smoothie/Juice Bar

1. Rooted Juicery + Kitchen, rootedjuicery.com

2. Smoothie King, smoothieking.com

3. BanaSun Smoothie Bar, facebook.com/banasun513

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2. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

3. Island Frydays, islandfrydays.com

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Soul Food

1. Alabama Fish Bar, facebook.com/alabamafishbar

2. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

3. Island Frydays, islandfrydays.com

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2. Pho Lang Thang, pholangthang.com

3. Zoup!, zoup.com

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Soup

1. La Soupe, lasoupe.org

2. Pho Lang Thang, pholangthang.com

3. Zoup!, zoup.com

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2. Findlay Market, findlaymarket.org

3. Kremer’s Market, kremersmarket.com

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Specialty Food Market

1. Jungle Jim’s International Market, junglejims.com

2. Findlay Market, findlaymarket.org

3. Kremer’s Market, kremersmarket.com

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2. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, jeffruby.com

3. Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny, jeffruby.com/carlo-johnny

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Steakhouse

1. Jeff Ruby’s The Precinct, jeffruby.com/precinct

2. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, jeffruby.com

3. Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny, jeffruby.com/carlo-johnny

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2. Cloud 9 Sushi, facebook.com/cloud9sushi

3. Wabi Sabi, facebook.com/wabisabicovington

4. Izen’s Drunken Bento, searchable on Facebook

5. Asian Paradise (TIE), asianparadiserestaurant.com

5. Mr. Sushi (TIE), mrsushicinci.com

6. Wild Ginger, wildgingeroh.com

7. Fusian, fusian.com

8. Mei Japanese Restaurant, meijapaneserestaurant.com

9. Green Papaya, greenpapayacincinnati.com

10. E+O Kitchen, eokitchen.com

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Sushi

1. Ichiban Japanese Cuisine, ichibancinci.com

2. Cloud 9 Sushi, facebook.com/cloud9sushi

3. Wabi Sabi, facebook.com/wabisabicovington

4. Izen’s Drunken Bento, searchable on Facebook

5. Asian Paradise (TIE), asianparadiserestaurant.com

5. Mr. Sushi (TIE), mrsushicinci.com

6. Wild Ginger, wildgingeroh.com

7. Fusian, fusian.com

8. Mei Japanese Restaurant, meijapaneserestaurant.com

9. Green Papaya, greenpapayacincinnati.com

10. E+O Kitchen, eokitchen.com

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2. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

3. Gomez Salsa, gomezsalsa.com

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Takeout

1. City Barbeque, citybbq.com

2. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

3. Gomez Salsa, gomezsalsa.com

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2. Coffee Emporium, coffee-emporium.com

3. Jungle Jim’s International Market, junglejims.com

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Tea Selection

1. Churchill’s Fine Teas, churchillsteas.com

2. Coffee Emporium, coffee-emporium.com

3. Jungle Jim’s International Market, junglejims.com

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2. Thai Express, facebook.com/thaiexpresscincinnati

3. Green Papaya, greenpapayacincinnati.com

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Thai

1. Bangkok Bistro, bkkhydepark.com

2. Thai Express, facebook.com/thaiexpresscincinnati

3. Green Papaya, greenpapayacincinnati.com

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2. ESSEN, essenkitchen.com

3. Melt Revival, meltrevival.com

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Vegetarian

1. Fork & Greens, forkandgreens.com

2. ESSEN, essenkitchen.com

3. Melt Revival, meltrevival.com

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2. Nation Kitchen & Bar, nationkitchenandbar.com

3. ESSEN, essenkitchen.com

4. Krueger’s Tavern, kruegerstavern.com

5. Rollin’ Bowls, facebook.com/rollinbowlstruck

6. Tickle Pickle, ordertickle.com

7. S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits, clybornes.com

8. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar (TIE), maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

8. The Pony (TIE), searchable on Facebook

9. Arthur’s, arthurscincinnati.com

10. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

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Veggie Burger

1. Fork & Greens, forkandgreens.com

2. Nation Kitchen & Bar, nationkitchenandbar.com

3. ESSEN, essenkitchen.com

4. Krueger’s Tavern, kruegerstavern.com

5. Rollin’ Bowls, facebook.com/rollinbowlstruck

6. Tickle Pickle, ordertickle.com

7. S.W. Clyborne Co. Provision & Spirits, clybornes.com

8. Maplewood Kitchen and Bar (TIE), maplewoodkitchenandbar.com

8. The Pony (TIE), searchable on Facebook

9. Arthur’s, arthurscincinnati.com

10. Taste of Belgium, authenticwaffle.com

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2. Wild Ginger, wildgingeroh.com

3. Quan Hapa, quanhapa.com

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Vietnamese

1. Pho Lang Thang, pholangthang.com

2. Wild Ginger, wildgingeroh.com

3. Quan Hapa, quanhapa.com

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2. Primavista, pvista.com

3. Montgomery Inn Boathouse, montgomeryinn.com

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View From Your Table

1. Incline Public House, inclinepublichouse.com

2. Primavista, pvista.com

3. Montgomery Inn Boathouse, montgomeryinn.com

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2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

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Waitstaff/Service

1. Jeff Ruby’s The Precinct, jeffruby.com/precinct

2. Sotto, sottocincinnati.com

3. Dewey’s Pizza, deweyspizza.com

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2. Moerlein Lager House, moerleinlagerhouse.com

3. Buckhead Mountain Grill, buckheadmountaingrill.com

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Waterfront Dining

1. Montgomery Inn Boathouse, montgomeryinn.com

2. Moerlein Lager House, moerleinlagerhouse.com

3. Buckhead Mountain Grill, buckheadmountaingrill.com

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2. Buffalo Wings & Rings, buffalowingsandrings.com

3. Buffalo Wild Wings, buffalowildwings.com

4. Wild Mike’s, wildmikeswings.com

5. Northside Yacht Club, northsideyachtclub.com

6. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

7. The Oak Tavern, oaktavernoakley.com

8. Fiery Hen, fieryhencincy.com

9. Shooters Sports Grill, shooterssportsgrill.com

10. Smokin Butts Barbeque, smokinbuttsbarbeque.com

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Wings

1. Knockback Nats, searchable on Facebook

2. Buffalo Wings & Rings, buffalowingsandrings.com

3. Buffalo Wild Wings, buffalowildwings.com

4. Wild Mike’s, wildmikeswings.com

5. Northside Yacht Club, northsideyachtclub.com

6. Lucius Q, luciusq.com

7. The Oak Tavern, oaktavernoakley.com

8. Fiery Hen, fieryhencincy.com

9. Shooters Sports Grill, shooterssportsgrill.com

10. Smokin Butts Barbeque, smokinbuttsbarbeque.com

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