Best Cozy Restaurants in Fort Thomas, Kentucky

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BellevueCentral Business DistrictCincinnatiCovingtonFort MitchellFort Thomas, Kentucky

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1. Sotto

4.9

Exceptional(8308)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 200 times today

It is a concept of casual intimacy and communal romance. Sotto is the art of simplicity, a steward of restraint. It’s undressed, gutsy and human. It is fire, meat, wheat, and laughter. Above all, Sotto is Italian.Now Open for Lunch Service Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm

A photo of Braxton Brewing Co - IGLOOBAR restaurant

2. Braxton Brewing Co - IGLOOBAR

4.4

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Covington

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE 21 & UP ONLY. Outside food/beverage & dogs are also not permitted.Braxton - IGLOOS can be reserved through OpenTable's Experiences. Seating Schedule:- Wednesday & Thursday: 4pm / 7pm- Friday: 3pm / 6pm / 9pm- Saturday: 12pm / 3pm / 6pm / 9pm- Sunday: 12pm / 3pm / 6pmWelcome to IglooBar- your private oasis in the cold winter months. Each igloo features seating for up to 8, a dedicated Bluetooth speaker upon request, & cozy decor. During your 2-hour time slot, you can enjoy food from Dewey's Pizza and an array of drink options, including beer, cocktails, & spiked hot beverages. To reserve, select your preferred date and time. We ask for a $35 reservation fee that is paid upon booking. Reservations may be modified up to 2 days before the scheduled date, but please know the fee will not be refunded after that time. Our igloos are heated, but we encourage guests to dress for the weather. Food is delivered to igloos and drinks are ordered through bar staff.

3. BOCA

4.9

Exceptional(6187)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Central Business District

Booked 33 times today

Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. It is a one of a kind dining experience marrying world-class, chef driven cuisine with gracious service. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant and inviting surroundings welcome guests for an afternoon cocktail, a small bite before a great show at nearby theaters, a casual dinner with friends, or a luxurious night out.

4. Mama's on Main

4.8

Exceptional(1538)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Covington

Booked 78 times today

Mama's on MainOffering authentic northern and southern Italian fare, including house-made pastas

5. Ghost Baby

4.8

Exceptional(1472)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Over the Rhine

Booked 33 times today

Our Rattle Room welcomes you when joining us 4 floors below Vine street. The Rattle Room does not require reservations and is seated on a first come first serve basis.Reservations are recommended and prioritized for our Den. If you have a reservation, please check in with the host at the front door before waiting in line. Reservations in our Den will be held for 15 minutes and are a total of 2 hours long (Excluding Saturday reservations before 6:30 which are an hour and a half). We do not serve food, nor allow outside food.Ghost Baby exists to rattle the extraordinary. Our cocktail lounge and music venue claims a 170-year-old space that once served as a lagering tunnel for a brewing company. Come as you are and enjoy an inventive cocktail, a stiff drink, your favorite canned beer, or a glass of our hand-selected wine. Reserve your spot for an intimate, unique performance in the Den or join us in the Rattle Room (front bar) on a walk-in basis.21+ | Dress Code Enforced

A photo of Coppin's at Hotel Covington restaurant

6. Coppin's at Hotel Covington

4.7

Exceptional(2333)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Covington

Booked 17 times today

Honoring its roots as a world-class department store, Coppin’s Restaurant epitomizes the rich history of Covington. Nestled in the heart of Northern Kentucky within the beautiful boutique Hotel Covington, it provides its guests with an open and modern environment that feels cozy and comfortable without compromising style or sophistication. The menu features an array of local, sustainably-sourced options for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner that change with the seasons. Coppin’s invites you to enjoy your meal in our intimate glass atrium, expansive bar and lounge area featuring a full-service coffee bar, or in our lovely lawn/patio. The bar features both original craft cocktails and clever twists on the classics with one of the largest bourbon selections in NKY. *A credit card is required to hold reservations of 6+ for our 24 hr cancellation policy, and a penalty of $20/ person on the reservation may be charged to the card on file for no-shows/late cancellations

7. Pepp & Dolores

4.8

Exceptional(4308)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Over the Rhine

Booked 122 times today

INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT AND SENSE OF HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCED AT SUNDAY SUPPER IN THE HOME OF OUR GRANDPARENTS, PEPP & DOLORES IS A CASUAL ITALIAN RESTAURANT THAT PAYS HOMAGE TO FAMILY AND TO THE FOOD THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER. FEATURING HOUSEMADE PASTAS, CAREFULLY CURATED WINES, AND A BALANCE OF CHERISHED FAMILY RECIPES WITH FRESH, VIBRANT FLAVORS THAT MAKE US FEEL: THIS IS HOME.

8. Otto's

4.9

Exceptional(1804)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Covington

Booked 28 times today

Opened in 2003, Otto's serves American and Southern inspired fare in the heart of Covington's Mainstrasse.

9. The Precinct

4.8

Exceptional(9433)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Hyde Park

Booked 136 times today

For Jeff Ruby, this is the steakhouse that started it all. In 1981, The Precinct was born in the former Cincinnati Police Patrol House Number 6. This turn-of-the-century, Romanesque-style structure would hold what is now the longest, continuously running fine dining restaurant in the city.Recently named one of America's Top 10 Steakhouses by USA Today and Gayot.com, The Precinct is frequently recognized as having Cincinnati’s best steaks, seafood, and service. This consistent, high level of quality and overall guest experience over 4 decades has endeared Precinct to celebrities, business people, families, and loyal diners alike. The Precinct also offers a quaint outdoor patio area where guests may dine.

10. Losanti

4.8

Exceptional(2705)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Over the Rhine

Booked 35 times today

Located across from Washington Park and steps away from Music Hall, we are proud to be the only Boutique Italian Steakhouse in OTR. As a from-scratch kitchen, we feature steaks butchered by the ounce on a daily basis, oysters on the half shell, fresh pasta made in-house, and a masterfully executed cocktail program. We eagerly await your presence at our table.

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Peter
Cincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was great. Fantastic service from Connor. Shout out to the Chef on the grill, I think his name is Felipe. Really cool experience watching him cook our entrees to perfection.
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SottoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Central Business District
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4.9
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ChristinaVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
As always it was great! Food was fantastic! Love going there.
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Mama's on MainPrice: Expensive• Italian• Covington
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4.8
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MaggieVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love love love Ghost Baby! A must stop in Cincinnati.
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Ghost BabyPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Over the Rhine
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4.8
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RobinVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Incredible, per usual! Thanks for a wonderful birthday treat!
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BOCAPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Central Business District
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4.9
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JanaH
Cincinnati / Dayton •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 14, 2025
This was the last weekend for the igloos so there were some miscommunication between Dewey’s and Braxton regarding the food that was being served, but we didn’t care and we went with the flow and it was awesome! Can’t wait to do it next year!
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Braxton Brewing Co - IGLOOBARPrice: Moderate• American• Covington
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4.4

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