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1. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati
4.9
Exceptional(9079)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Central Business District
Booked 107 times today
Jeff Ruby's is a reimagined art deco style steakhouse featuring U.S.D.A Prime Steaks and Fresh Seafood...not to mention our extensive selection of sushi, signature salads, Steakhouse sides, and desserts. Jeff Ruby's is conveniently located across from Fountain Square and is within walking distance of downtown hotels and the convention center. When you demand the very best in dining experiences, choose Jeff Ruby's. Discover the distinction for yourself!
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2. Crown Republic - Gastropub
4.7
Exceptional(1498)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cincinnati
Booked 52 times today
Crown Republic Gastropub is the place where rustic New American fare meets made from scratch cooking with heart. Our team sources from global food and cultural inspirations, brings and approachable, eclectic culinary experience that guests can't wait to explore. At Crown Republic Gastropub, Chef Anthony Sitek takes pride in creating nearly all of the ingredients in house. Our chef-driven dishes are served with an expert eye so that our guests can concentrate on what matters most: the friends and family they are dining with. Family is exactly our specialty at Crown Republic; our goal is to make everyone who walks in the door, from our staff to our smiling guests, feel at home. Slightly off the beaten path where the business and arts districts of downtown Cincinnati collide, you'll find that you are able to relax and savor every moment, knowing you are in good hands.
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3. Nada - Cincinnati
4.6
Exceptional(6089)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Mexican • Central Business District
Booked 54 times today
Energy, creativity, and the desire for a really great taco inspired the Nada concept. Downtown Cincinnati needed a place to go, revive, and relax after the busy pace of the metropolitan work scene. Since 2007, Nada has been delighting guests with craveable twists on the classics and border-blurring dishes inspired by food from around the globe. Nada has expanded to Columbus, Indianapolis, Nashville, and their first east coast installment in North Bethesda, MD. Each location is integrated into the local community and focuses on delivering an approachable, casual Mexican experience in a beautiful space. Snag guacamole and salsa to share, and dig in to punched-up tacos, Nada is all about great food and good times with amigos.
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4. Via Vite
4.7
Exceptional(5240)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Central Business District
Booked 41 times today
Via Vite is a modern Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati on Fountain Square with the largest outdoor dining space in the city center . Our menu features Chef Cristian Pietoso's creative Italian cuisine using the best local and imported ingredients available. We have private rooms available for all size groups and types of events. *On New Year's Eve and Valentines day we only offer a pre-fix menu
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5. Laveau
4.5
Awesome(184)
Price: Expensive
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Central Business District
Booked 13 times today
Step into the world of Marie Laveau and enjoy a unique dining and drinking experience in Cincinnati! Enjoy beautifully crafted New Orleans favorite dishes by Chef Patrick Bowling
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6. Baru
4.5
Awesome(267)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Central Business District
Booked 25 times today
An elevated dining experience with an atmosphere to match.Cincinnati’s prime spot for cocktails and sushi. Lit up in red and purple, Baru’s atmosphere submerges patrons into a nightlife experience awash in Tokyo aesthetics.
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7. Nicholson's Fine Food & Whisk(e)y
4.6
Exceptional(3044)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Central Business District
Booked 47 times today
Located in downtown Cincinnati across from the Aronoff Center, Nicholson’s is a restaurant and bar serving fine food and drink in a genuine Scottish tavern setting. Taking inspiration from the public houses found throughout Great Britain, our goal is to provide our guests with authentic hospitality and a brilliant dining experience. In addition to high-quality food, we offer a wide variety of beer, wine, and spirits featuring one of the best selections of single malt scotch whiskies in the area. Our family of restaurants has grown in recent years to include two new concepts: Horse & Barrel Bourbon House and the Backstage Event Center located next door from Nicholson's Pub. Horse & Barrel is an award-winning whiskey bar with 100+ whiskeys and bourbons, specialty cocktails, craft beers, small bites and a friendly bourbon-loving staff. The Backstage Event Center is a private event venue hosting rehearsal dinners, weddings, cocktail parties, corporate events and more.
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8. Arnold's Bar and Grill
4.7
Exceptional(692)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cincinnati
Booked 12 times today
Always eager to show of it's 150 plus years of history, Arnold's Bar and Grill is Cincinnati's oldest continuously operated Tavern. Here are a few of Arnold's more recent awards and Accolades... Citybeat 2016: Best Live Music While You Eat, Thrillist 2015: The Most Iconic Bar in Ohio, The Daily Meal 2015: The 150 Best Bars in America, Cincinnati Magazine 2015: Top 45 Burgers in Cincinnati, Cityvoter 2015: Top 5 Beer Selection, Citybeat 2014: Best Outdoor Dining, Esquire Magazine 2013: Best Bars in America, Buzzfeed 2013: List of America's Oldest and Coolest Bars
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9. Fourth & Walnut restaurant tavern
4.5
Awesome(320)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Cincinnati
Fourth and Walnut Restaurant and Tavern, located in the heart of Cincinnati, our mission is to create an unforgettable dining experience that honors the rich culinary traditions of our city while embracing the vibrant pulse of our central downtown business district and we are dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels at home. We take pride in serving exceptional cuisine crafted from locally-sourced ingredients, alongside a diverse selection of craft beers, fine wines, and our exclusive house bourbon, Maker’s Mark Queen City 1788. Hand-selected by us-this bourbon is a true reflection Cincinnati itself: warm, inviting, and full of life and it perfectly complements our menu. We are a gathering place where memories are made, stories are shared, and good times are always on the menu. We believe in the power of food and drink to bring people together, and we strive to make every visit unforgettable. make Fourth and Walnut your home away from home.
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10. Hawkers Alley
4.5
Awesome(26)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Central Business District
Booked 1 time today
We are located right on Court Street by the Kroger Building. We are known for our Asian Street Food. We use fresh ingredients for crafting our menu to bring you on a journey to Asian Night Market Street Food. Our menu ranging from skewers, burgers, chicken, Rice and Noodles Bowls. At Hawkers Alley, you'll find definitely find something to satisfy your appetite.

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