DINING REVIEWS
The View at Shires’ Garden Gives Diners Wonderful Glimpses of Potential
There's a lot of potential at this rooftop spot that's great for a drink with, yes, a lovely view.
Ripple Wine Bar Is Our New Favorite Spot
A neighborhood wine bar with a menu of really great food? Sign us up!
Zundo Shows Us What Ramen Can Be Beyond the Styrofoam Cup
Chef Han Lin takes humble ramen and elevates it into an art form.
Orchids at Palm Court Balances Tradition With Transition
One of Cincinnati's most iconic restaurants draws on its rich history while moving into the future.
Delwood Delivers Huge Flavor in Mt. Lookout
Global flavors, a dog-friendly patio, a kid-friendly vibe, and happy hour specials? We're in!
Clifton’s Gaslight Bar & Grill Delivers on Basics
There's a strong foundation of basics on the menu here, but some ambitious, fancier dishes don't succeed as well as the core fare.
Metropole Changes Hands and Regains Its Style
The hearth-driven restaurant in downtown's 21c Museum Hotel has undergone some changes, but stays very familiar.
Lonely Pine Steakhouse Serves Up Mid-Century Fun
This neighborhood steakhouse is the latest immersive experience from Gorilla Cinema, the minds behind The Overlook Lodge, Tokyo Kitty, and Video Archive.
Nicola’s Hits Its Stride Again
Change—in the form of Executive Chef Jack Hemmer—has been good to this Pendleton Italian spot.
Authentic Salvadoran Pupusas Have Landed in Hamilton
The stuffed corn cakes alone are worth a visit, but there's plenty more on the menu.
LouVino Brings Wine and Southern Flair to OTR
This regional chain brings all the microbrewery vibes, except with wine (and better food).
Numprik Thai Lao Is a Portal to Southeast Asia
Monroe's Main Street is home to authentic Thai and Laotian cuisine.
BEST NEW RESTAURANTS
Local Chefs on the Best Restaurants, Best Bars, and What’s Missing
We sat down with 8 chefs from the best of Cincinnati's dining scene to learn their favorite spots in the Queen City.
Best New Design Trends
Ron Novak, design architect and partner at Oakley’s Drawing Dept—which has created spaces for Boca, Sotto, and Taft Ale House—says, “the best trend is no trend.”
Best New Markets
Feed your need for the obscure, hard-to-find, and mom-and-pop-iest of foods. (Sorry, Findlay, this isn’t your list.)
