DOWNTOWN THE CINCINNATI REGION The Eagle Food and Beer Hall
Court Street Lobster Bar* 513-324-0556, courtstreetlobsterbar.com Casual chic New England-style lobster shack in the heart of Cincinnati. New England flavor, with Midwest hospitality. Learn more on page 17.
The Cricket Lounge* 513-381-3000, cincinnatianhotel.com In the Cincinnatian Hotel, the Cricket Lounge is a cozy and stylish lounge that serves delicious food from lunch until midnight. Extensive wine-by-the-glass menu and live music on Saturdays.
Currito 513-579-1333, currito.com Cincinnati-based burrito chain with internationally inspired burritos, real fruit smoothies, and salads. Multiple locations. PHOTOGRAPH BY DAN LEDBETTER
D. Burnham’s*
Brezel
The Drinkery 513-509-2574, drinkotr.com Over-the-Rhine’s neighborhood drinking establishment and live music venue, featuring some of the area’s best original music. Family-friendly deli between the Convention Center and Paul Brown Stadium. Breakfast, lunch, and daily hot lunch specials.
513-407-7916, brezelpower.com Spring Onion and Lemon Basil Blueberry are just a few of the 40-plus available flavors of hand-rolled Bavarian-style soft pretzels sold here.
Campanello’s Restaurant*
BRU Burger Bar* 513-463-6003, bruburgerbar.com Features a grind of sirloin, chuck, and brisket burgers near Fountain Square.
513-345-8838, checincinnati.com Argentinian restaurant and bar serving freshly grilled empanadas, charcuteries, delicious meats, soups, pizzas, and gelatos.
BurgerFi
CityBird Tenders
513-832-2817, burgerfi.com Stylish, eco-minded chain serving grassfed beef burgers, plus hot dogs, craft beer, and wine.
513-802-5007 New concept from the owners of The Eagle serving jouse-brined, fresh-fried chicken tenders. Carryout only.
Butcher and Barrel*
Cocktail Terrace at 21c*
513-954-8974, thebutcherbarrel.com Rustic restaurant where old world meets new world cuisine.
513-578-6600, 21ccocktailterrace.com Located on the rooftop of the 21c Museum Hotel, the Terrace is open seasonally and offers views of the city.
Buzzed Bull Creamery* 513-381-2899, buzzedbullcreamery.com Handcrafted, boozy ice creams in imaginative flavor combinations.
Café de Vine 513-241-4448, cafedevineon4th.com Walking distance from the Convention Center and downtown hotels. Delicious burgers, fresh veggie options, and six salad selections.
Caffé Barista & Deli* 513-333-0123, caffebarista.com
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513-721-9833, campanellos.com Featuring home-cooked Italian cuisine and a full-service bar for more than 40 years.
Ché Restaurant*
Coffee Emporium 513-651-5483, coffee-emporium.com With three area locations and assorted artisan roasted coffee and teas, this locally owned coffeehouse is a favorite among residents and visitors alike.
Corkopolis* 513-381-3752, corkopolis.com The name may be a play on words, but this place doesn’t play around when it comes to artisan wine.
The Eagle Food and Beer Hall 513-802-5007, theeagleotr.com Serves classic comfort food including fried chicken, corn bread, and kale and spinach dip, all housed in a former post office.
Einstein Bros. Bagel* 513-381-2395, einsteinbros.com Neighborhood bagel shop with fresh bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, coffee, and more.
Fins Feathers & BarBQ 513-621-3467 Specializing in barbecue, turkey ribs, and salmon croquettes as well as specialty homemade sides.
French Crust Café 513-455-3720, jrcincy.com/french-crust-café A charming café specializing in down-toearth French cuisine with all of the fancy fixings.
Fresh Table* 513-381-3774, freshtable.biz Inside the Findlay Market House. Full menu of salads, entrees, and soup made fresh daily. Take out or eat in.
Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurants* frischs.com More than 50 Cincinnati region locations. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drive-thru. Featuring the Big Boy double-decker hamburger, soup, Salad ‘n’ Fruit Bar, and Breakfast Bar.
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* = Member of the Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau
creamy gelato, an array of sweets, and Italy’s No. 1 coffee, LavAzza.
513-333-0000, dburnhams.com A contemporary Midwestern American restaurant inside the Renaissance Hotel featuring locally sourced ingredients.