NORTH THE CINCINNATI REGION La Petite Pierre 513-808-9897, lapetitepierre.com French-inspired restaurant in downtown Madeira serving dinner and Sunday brunch.
Maggiano’s Little Italy* 513-794-0670, maggianos.com Features both classic and contemporary Italian recipes, from pastas to steaks and seafood to specialty desserts.
Marty’s Hops and Vines 513-681-4222, martys-hopsandvines.com Features fine wine, craft beer, and a smallplate menu.
Matt the Miller’s Tavern PHOTOGRAPH BY WES BATTOCLETTE
513-914-4903, mtmtavern.com Upscale tavern serving a chef-driven menu of tavern favorites with a twist. Enjoy the rotating inventory of beer.
Melting Pot
Flip Side Burgers
Grand Finale
Meritage
513-777-6238, flipsideburger.com Burgers are made exclusively from Ohioraised, grass-fed beef.
513-771-5925, grandfinale.info A romantic restaurant in an elegant Victorian home with decadent dishes and divine, overthe-top desserts.
513-376-8134, meritagecincy.com Creative takes on American fare with options such as steak, seafood, or sandwiches paired with wine.
The Grill at the Ramada Plaza Cincinnati*
MVP Sports Bar & Grille
Fond: Lunch & Deli fondlunchdeli.com Chef-inspired, locally sourced and organic lunches.
The Friendly Stop 513-771-7427, friendlystop.com Excellent pub fare and full bar in historic Glendale since 1907.
Gabby’s Cafe 513-821-6040, gabbyswyoming.com Family-owned restaurant serving pizzas, pasta, and burgers, with a full bar.
Gigi’s Cupcakes 513-985-4440, gigiscupcakesusa.com More than 100 varieties of cupcakes, cheesecake, and cookies. Multiple locations.
Golden Lamb 513-932-5065, goldenlamb.com The oldest continually operating business in Ohio offers a classic menu, intimate candlelit tables—and a rich history.
Gold Star Chili* goldstarchili.com Ways, coneys, burritos, and burrito bowls made with Cincinnati flavor. Multiple locations. Learn more on page 12.
Grand Central Delicatessen 513-531-3354, gcdeli.com A full-service delicatessen, bistro, and bar with catering. Fresh-cut sandwiches piled high on gourmet breads. Learn more on page 17.
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513-771-2080, ramadaplazacincy.com Upscale casual restaurant and bar open for lunch and dinner, featuring pizza, steaks, hamburgers, salads, and full bar.
Half Day Café 513-821-2323, halfdaycafe.org Neighborhood café serving breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
HD Beans & Brew Café 513-793-6036, hdbeans.com Artisan locally roasted coffee and local craft brews, plus live entertainment.
Jag’s Steak and Seafood 513-860-5353, jags.com Offers an extensive list of sushi and sashimi, Ahi Tuna, Chilean sea bass, and Alaskan King crab.
Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny* 513-936-8600, jeffruby.com/carlojohnny Housed in a historic mansion that was once a casino and gangster hideout, this awardwinning steakhouse oozes intimacy and character.
Kona Grill 513-322-5860, konagrill.com Modern American cuisine, award-winning sushi bar, shaded patio, and excellent happy hours. At Liberty Center.
513-794-1400, mvpbarandgrille.com Family-owned sports bar, grille, and live music venue serving lunch and dinner.
Nine Giant 513-366-4550, ninegiant.com Handcrafted brews, eats made from scratch, and a token wall of blue subway tile.
Northstar Café 513-759-0033, thenorthstarcafe.com Serves imaginative New American cuisine with an emphasis on organic ingredients.
The Overlook Lodge 513-351-0035, thatshiningbar.com A themed bar based off of the mysterious hotel in the film The Shining. This rustic watering hole specializes in simple craft cocktails and bluegrass music.
Pappadeaux 513-671-4473, pappadeaux.com This seafood kitchen features dishes like shrimp creole and grits and Moroccan salmon and shrimp.
Parkers Blue Ash Tavern* 513-891-8300, parkersblueash.com Prime rib, steaks, burgers, and craft beers plus salads, seafood, and wine.
Pies & Pints 513-755-7437, piesandpints.net Unique hand-stretched pizza pies baked directly on stone hearths and a hearty
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* = Member of the Cincinnati USA Convention and Visitors Bureau
Northstar Café at Liberty Center
513-530-5501, meltingpot.com Specializing in all things fondue. From cheese to chocolate, it serves most dishes with a dipping sauce for an interactive food experience.