
Photograph by Catherine Viox
Named after the historic trolley line that used to run between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, The Green Line Kitchen & Cocktails serves up classic American cuisine. Indoor seating pays homage to the trolley, and patio views showcase Ft. Thomas’s small-town charm. Meals feel like homemade Sunday dinners, and with a menu bursting with steaks, seafood, and pasta, there’s something to make everyone’s weekend.
The half-roasted chicken appears exactly as promised, with a breast, wing, thigh, and drumstick cooked as one large piece. If you’re brave, you can attack the bird with your hands, but meat comes off the bone easily with a knife and fork if you prefer to keep your digits clean. Sweet, tender vegetables contrast perfectly with the rich, salty au jus, and cheesy grits elevate bites of chicken or carrot with savory spices and texture.
On the cocktails side, even the designated driver has options beyond iced tea. Nonalcoholic choices range from beer and wine to original mocktails, like the Strawberry Ginger (strawberry puree, fresh strawberries, fresh basil, and ginger beer). It’s the sweeter, red-headed cousin of a Dark N Stormy. Ginger beer lays a spicy foundation, tangy strawberries take center stage, and muddled basil rounds things out with a subtle, herbal twist.
The Green Line Kitchen & Cocktails, 425 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, (859) 757-4580
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