The Best 103 Restaurants Near Cincinnati Zoo

103 restaurants available nearby

1. Sotto

4.9

Exceptional(6589)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 115 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.

2. Pepp & Dolores

4.8

Exceptional(3117)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Over the Rhine

Booked 84 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.

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3. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

4.8

Exceptional(7483)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Central Business District

Booked 126 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!

4. BOCA

4.8

Exceptional(5169)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Central Business District

Booked 55 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.

5. The Precinct

4.8

Exceptional(7920)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Hyde Park

Booked 135 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.

6. Losanti

4.7

Exceptional(1933)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Over the Rhine

Booked 45 times today

Located across from Washington Park. We are excited to bring our Boutique Steakhouse to OTR! A from scratch kitchen, featuring Steaks by the Ounce! Come try fresh pasta, fresh butchered meat, and scratch cocktails. We look forward to serving you!

7. Ghost Baby

4.6

Exceptional(970)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Over the Rhine

Booked 64 times today

The front bar does not require reservations and is seated on a first come first serve basis.If you have a reservation, please check in with the host at the front door before waiting in line. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes and are a total of 2 hours long.Ghost Baby exists to rattle the extraordinary. Buried five stories under Vine Street, this cocktail lounge and music venue claims a 170-year-old space that once served as a lagering tunnel for Champion Brewing. Come as you are and enjoy an inventive cocktail, a stiff drink, your favorite canned beer, or a glass of our hand-selected wine or champagne. We also offer a small selection of light bites. 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+

8. Ludlow Garage

4.5

Awesome(469)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Highpoint

Booked 5 times today

Amazing food in the heart of the historic Gaslight District of Clifton.

9. Alcove by MadTree

4.5

Awesome(702)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cincinnati

Booked 38 times today

Alcove by MadTree has shareable bites, vegan and gluten friendly options, and locally sourced modern American dishes, we invite you to enjoy a fantastic experience with us.Be immersed in our inviting and casual space. Boasting a greenhouse, outdoor patio, bar + lounge with a breathtaking living wall, and a formal dining area. Alcove by MadTree has a space for any occasion.

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10. Sacred Beast Diner

4.7

Exceptional(1548)

Price: Moderate

• American • Over the Rhine

Booked 38 times today

Outdoor and patio seating will be on a first come first serve basis.

Restaurants near Cincinnati Zoo

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103 restaurants available nearby

1. Sotto

2. Pepp & Dolores

3. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

4. BOCA

5. The Precinct

6. Losanti

7. Ghost Baby

8. Ludlow Garage

9. Alcove by MadTree

10. Sacred Beast Diner

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