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Hidden gems: restaurants in Cincinnati
Map viewDiscover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Cincinnati. Ratings are based from 1748 places in Cincinnati
Skyline Chili
643 Vine Street 45202
"I celebrated my birthday earlier this evening in this delicious restaurant. I am glad to say that it was a fantastic evening and the venue was absolutely one of the reasons for this happy meeting. The..."
Eli's BBQ
3313 Riverside Dr 45226-1012
"Went on the recommendation of friends. Ordered Pulled Pork no bun with 2 sides-- baked beans and mashed potatoes. They don't have fountain beverages only cans and bottles. They have both indoor and co..."
The Eagle Food and Beer Hall
1342 Vine St 45202-7159
"The food is delicious! Waiting time was an hr.long but it was well worth it. Food came fast and hot. We had a group of 10 and ordered their family style dinner. The chicken and honey is soooooo good!..."
Yard House
95 E Freedom Way 45202-3413
"I was taken here for my birthday for lunch and I had a fantastic time. The service and food was all on point. I had the Nashville hot chicken main and it was out of this world good. Everything was co..."
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
525 Race St 45202-2347
"Came in for breakfast on a Saturday morning and the line was almost coming out the door. It moves fairly quickly, though. Once you get up to the registers, you place your order and then wait to be sea..."
Incline Public House
2601 W 8th St 45204-1401
"Went here after church with a couple of friends for brunch. I had the Mt. Hope breakfast. It was a decent amount of food, and was delicious. The waffles were amazing, and the cookie had for dessert wa..."
Aglamesis Bros
3046 Madison Rd 45209
"If you are looking for an old school ice cream parlor and soda stand, then this is your place! located in the heart of downtown Oakley, OH. It is a slice of nostalgia, right out of the 1950's era. N..."
City Barbeque
10375 Kenwood Rd 45242-4703
"One of our favorites! Very high quality food, always fast (it is NOT fast food) and friendly staff. This place is a step above many other restaurants; it'll cost a little bit more than others, but w..."
Mita's Restaurant
501 Race St 45202-2320
"We got seated 25 minutes after our reservation and we arrived 15 minutes early, so we waited for 40 minutes. I let our server know simply to get it off of my chest because I was a little upset. He too..."
Dewey's Pizza
265 Hosea Ave 45220-1705
"A friend recommended this place to us, as we were driving through, and it blew us away! Some of the best pizza we have ever had. We loved the Caprice and Southwestern BBQ Chicken pizzas. Absolutely am..."
Krueger's Tavern
1211 Vine St 45202-7116
"I went to Krueger's on what unfortunately ended up being a horrendous date. HOWEVER, their food was amazing & made an otherwise terrible experience memorable for a positive reason. Their burgers are i..."
First Watch
104 E 7th St 45202-2504
"Good breakfast and brunch place~ ordered the signature tri-Athlete egg white omelet, pretty decent taste. Artisan bread is fragrant and delicious! Complementary coffee with order. Good service, afford..."
Dewey's Pizza
3014 Madison Rd 45209-1710
"One of my favorite dine in pizza places! They have an amazing selection of drinks. The pizza is super yummy and the crust is so soft. I'm obsessed with the peppercorn salad. The service is always frie..."
French Crust
1801 Elm St Findlay Market 45202-7707
"Top-notch quality food. Great service, friendly people! Nice windows, very pleasant environment!"
French Crust Cafe
1801 Elm St 45202-7707
"Top-notch quality food. Great service, friendly people! Nice windows, very pleasant environment!"
Laszlo's Iron Skillet Restaurant
1020 Ohio Pike 45245-2336
"Absolutely delicious! We ordered the roasted chicken meal which was the special for $10. It includes 2 pieces of chicken, 2 sides of your choice, stuffing, cranberry sauce and rolls. It is a lot of fo..."
Abby Girl Sweets
41 W 5th St 45202-2801
"I'm from Texas, and we visited Cincinnati for a couple of days. We have great cupcakes here in Texas, but Abby Girl cupcakes is better than any cupcake/cake place I've ever had. They're definitely wor..."
Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant
_1000 Elm St. 45202
"We stopped into Washington Platform for their Crab Fest. I had the Crab Cake Sandwich. The crab cake was real outstanding. I took it off the roll because it was too much bread. The roumalade was reall..."
Grove Park Grille
6735 Kellogg Rd 45230-5245
"Alyssa J handled our party of 28 like a boss! Everyone remarked how well their food was.Place was nicely decorated to give us a great atmosphere while we ate. It had easy access for our grandma and he..."