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Discover the Best New Restaurants in Cincinnati

by The OpenTable Team

Updated October 23, 2019

The "Queen City" of Cincinnati has flourished into an exciting Midwest hub for everything from business and culture to sports and cuisine. The best new restaurants in Cincinnati contribute to the blossoming culinary scene, serving locals and visitors with a wide variety of superb meals. But where are the city's smartest, savviest diners headed out to when they're looking for the best new restaurants in Cincinnati? Welcome to the Tastemaker 15. Here, we've gathered information from in-the-know diners to put together this list of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati. From modern bistros and classic burger joints to wine bars and fine dining, the best new restaurants in Cincinnati have something for everyone. Grab a table in the Queen City and enjoy!

A photo of Crown Republic - Gastropub restaurant

Crown Republic - Gastropub

4.8

4.8 (1512)

$30 and under

American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

This small-plate downtown favorite is one of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati. With a modern, airy vibe and a menu full of eclectic tastes, Crown Republic is the spot to go for a relaxing meal in the city. Be sure to start with the famous "everything knots," with everything-crusted knots and whipped vegetable butter. Pasta dishes include pappardelle with bolognese and ricotta gremolata and squid ink tagliatelle with lump crab and lemon. For an excellent accompaniment to dinner, try the "tipsy beet" cocktail with beet shrub, vodka, and cucumber.

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TracyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Meal was fantastic and service was helpful and friendly. Great experience and plan to have dinner with them again in the future.

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Prime Meatballs

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BRU Burger Bar - Fort Mitchell

4.6

4.6 (350)

$30 and under

American

Fort Mitchell

About the restaurant

This exciting location in the heart of Cincinnati serves up some of the best burgers in the city. The creative burger menu has a full slate of selections. Go for a standard "Bru Burger" with bacon, tomato jam, and caramelized onion. Go French with the "Provencal," featuring basil aioli, herbed goat cheese, and marinated red onion. Go spicy with the "Melt Your Face," featuring habanero hot sauce, habanero jack cheese, and jalapeno. There's also the double bacon burger for meat lovers and the garlic three-cheese for cheese lovers.

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GordonVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Warm quiet atmosphere. Food was good, as was service.

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Give More to Get More this Holiday Season!

A photo of Tano Bistro - Hamilton restaurant

Tano Bistro - Hamilton

4.7

4.7 (933)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hamilton

About the restaurant

The nearby suburb of Loveland is home to one of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati. Head there in the nice weather to enjoy the unparalleled outdoor seating and view at Tano accompanied by the restaurant's farm-to-table favorites. Grab an Ohio beer with dinner, like the Rhinegeist Truth American IPA or the Dayton Beer Company "Java Man Cometh." For dinner, grab the "Braveheart" filet mignon with bacon and gruyere gratin or the eggplant linguine with marinara and pork fennel.

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MelisaVIP

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Good food and great vibe Waiter was good. We loved the salt and pepper shakers but they wouldn’t sell us a set! Haha. Will return!!

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A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Centerville, OH restaurant

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Centerville, OH

4.8

4.8 (5224)

$30 and under

American

Centerville

About the restaurant

For great wine and great food, Cooper's Hawk is the place to go in Cincinnati. One of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati, this location of the national favorite boasts plenty of wine flights for every taste. Try the Master's flight, curated by the Cooper's Hawk master sommelier. The restaurant also features signature cocktails and the wine-barrel aged farmhouse Cooper's Hawk Ale. For dinner, go for the Dana's parmesan-crusted chicken with tomato basil relish or the Cooper's Hawk chicken giardiniera with house-made pickled vegetables.

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LindaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Robin is the best server! Also perfect table where even though it was a very busy night, we could hear each other. Not easy for a table of 8. Thank you for all the details- great service, great food, wonderful environment. Perfect Christmas celebration after the theatre.

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Braised Short Rib Risotto

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Crispy Brussels Sprouts

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Black Rock - Beaver Creek - PRIORITY SEATING

4.6

4.6 (1426)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Beavercreek

About the restaurant

Black Rock features one of the more engaging and entertaining dining experiences in Cincinnati. Diners at Black Rock cook their fresh steaks right at their tables on a 755-degree volcanic rock. It delivers plenty of customized taste. For even more fun, stop into Black Rock during its famed happy hours every weekday. Diners will find specials of domestic beers and craft favorites alongside house wines and well drinks.

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Terry

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

We arrived at 11AM and several of us had to keep coats on due to the cold air coming out of vents. It was an extremely cold day as it was.

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Filet of Ribeye

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Sacred Beast Diner

4.7

4.7 (1811)

$30 and under

American

Over the Rhine

About the restaurant

A hip and upscale restaurant in the middle of Over-the-Rhine, Sacred Beast is a charming place for refined diner favorites. For breakfast lovers, the "Breakfast All Day" menu is king. Try the Guetta breakfast. The Cincinnati-favorite oatmeal sausage comes with hashbrowns and sunny side up eggs. There's also a full burgers and sandwiches menu, boasting a fried mortadella sandwich alongside a "Dirty French" sandwich. For a German taste, try the Milwaukee-style bratwurst with sauerkraut and Dusseldorf mustard.

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deanVIP

Dined on Dec 15, 2024

Great friendly service Great drinks Great food No complaints here!

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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Salmon with Brown Butter

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Chicken Schnitzel

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Street City Urban Gourmet

4.2

4.2 (641)

$30 and under

American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

This lively Irish spot in the center of the city is one of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati. A perfect place for a hangout with friends or some dinner with family, Street City is a chunk of Dublin in the middle of the city. With lots of wood paneling and traditional Irish decor, this is a snug and cozy spot for dinner or a few Guinnesses. Go for hearty entrees like Scottish salmon, smoked short rib mac and cheese topped with Cheez-its, or shepherd's pie with sweet corn and potatoes. Fretboard beer-battered cod includes Irish potato chips, apple slaw, and tartar sauce.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Tyler was the best. The ambience was amazing. This is a great place for a nice romantic date. The drinks were good. Food was good and the service was amazing.

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Happy Hour Every Day All Day! (lounge area)

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