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Discover the Best New Restaurants in Cincinnati

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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!

Crown Republic - Gastropub
4.8 (1642)
$30 and under
American
Cincinnati
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.
Top review
Janet
Dined 2 days ago
We visited on a Thursday evening for the first time. The service and the food were both outstanding. My husband had the gnocchi with meatballs and my daughter had the mushroom capellini. I had the farro salad which was like nothing I've ever eaten. Would absolutely go back!
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.
Top review
Janet
Dined 2 days ago
We visited on a Thursday evening for the first time. The service and the food were both outstanding. My husband had the gnocchi with meatballs and my daughter had the mushroom capellini. I had the farro salad which was like nothing I've ever eaten. Would absolutely go back!
BRU Burger Bar - Fort Mitchell
4.8 (369)
$30 and under
American
Fort Mitchell
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.
Top review
Shari
Dined 6 days ago
Our server breezed in and out seamlessly. Soft spoken and truly a gentleman. I loved our relaxing experience / thank you
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.
Top review
Shari
Dined 6 days ago
Our server breezed in and out seamlessly. Soft spoken and truly a gentleman. I loved our relaxing experience / thank you
Tano Bistro - Hamilton
4.6 (976)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Hamilton
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.
Top review
lizVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Service was outstanding and the Chef was very accommodating to my food allergies!
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.
Top review
lizVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Service was outstanding and the Chef was very accommodating to my food allergies!
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Centerville, OH
4.7 (5508)
$30 and under
American
Centerville
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.
Top review
Douglas
Dined 3 days ago
The staff was extremely friendly and a joy to have help from. The dinner was quite enjoyable. We will be returning.
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.
Top review
Douglas
Dined 3 days ago
The staff was extremely friendly and a joy to have help from. The dinner was quite enjoyable. We will be returning.
Black Rock - Beaver Creek - PRIORITY SEATING
4.6 (1482)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Beavercreek
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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Charles
Dined 2 days ago
1st time here, You cook your steak 12 in from you on a 700 degree stone. I sweated, I smelled like smoke and was hot. But it was good. So enjoy!
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.
Top review
Charles
Dined 2 days ago
1st time here, You cook your steak 12 in from you on a 700 degree stone. I sweated, I smelled like smoke and was hot. But it was good. So enjoy!
Sacred Beast Diner
4.7 (1885)
$30 and under
American
Over the Rhine
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.
Top review
kiiann
Dined 3 days ago
It was a lovely day. The gentleman was very polite, and the option for indoor or outdoor was perfect. They even checked if we still wanted to be outside as it was unusually chilly.
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.
Top review
kiiann
Dined 3 days ago
It was a lovely day. The gentleman was very polite, and the option for indoor or outdoor was perfect. They even checked if we still wanted to be outside as it was unusually chilly.
Street City Urban Gourmet
4.3 (662)
$30 and under
American
Cincinnati
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.
Top review
KathyVIP
Dined 6 days ago
What a great place in downtown for a good reasonable dinner before an event or going to an entertainment venue. We experienced great service, helpful information about wine selection offered during happy hour, and good quality food.
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.
Top review
KathyVIP
Dined 6 days ago
What a great place in downtown for a good reasonable dinner before an event or going to an entertainment venue. We experienced great service, helpful information about wine selection offered during happy hour, and good quality food.

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