Best restaurants near me in Dayton, Kentucky, KY

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1. Sotto

4.9

Exceptional(8606)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 182 times today

Open Limited Hours on Friday, July 4 - 3pm - 8pm.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

2. Pepp & Dolores

4.9

Exceptional(4499)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Over the Rhine

Booked 138 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(9747)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Central Business District

Booked 125 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. The Precinct

4.9

Exceptional(9627)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Hyde Park

Booked 104 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.

5. MRBL

4.7

Exceptional(1601)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Bellevue

Booked 23 times today

Steakhouse and Sushi Restaurant with breathtaking views of the Ohio River and the Cincinnati Skyline! Guests, please enjoy our glass elevator located on the west side of the building.Please note, large parties (7+) must contact the restaurant directly for bookings. Parties of 7+ must also provide a CC. MRBL reserves the right to charge $50/person for large parties that cancel within 48 hours or no show. All credit card purchases are subject to a 3% processing fee. This does NOT apply to debit card or cash payments. We have an ATM available on-site. Any individual or party that leaves without tendering payment will be subject to legal prosecution. Furthermore, any and all discounts, promotional offers, birthday gifts, or refunds are contingent upon full and timely payment for services rendered. In cases of non-payment, these considerations will be immediately voided and not honored.

6. Ghost Baby

4.8

Exceptional(1558)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Over the Rhine

Booked 43 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

7. BOCA

4.9

Exceptional(6314)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Central Business District

Booked 36 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.

8. Losanti

4.8

Exceptional(2819)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Over the Rhine

Booked 32 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.

9. Mama's on Main

4.8

Exceptional(1639)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Covington

Booked 68 times today

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

10. Marigold

4.6

Exceptional(184)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary British • Central Business District

Booked 18 times today

Crown Restaurant Group’s Newest Culinary Gem, Marigold, is about to Bloom!~Located in Cincinnati’s Fountain District~

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Kat
Virginia •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always an incredible meal where even the simplest pasta is elevated.
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Pepp & DoloresPrice: Moderate• Italian• Over the Rhine
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4.9
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Todd
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
An outstanding experience. Candice is amazing and treated us like royalty. The steak was well-prepared and delicious. Tristan was welcoming when we arrived. The dining experience there cannot be beat!
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MRBLPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Bellevue
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4.7
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Deb
Central Kentucky •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It was wonderful! Thank you for a great experience
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - CincinnatiPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Central Business District
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4.8
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Brigette
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Cacio De Pepe was FANTASTIC! We love the dark ambience, because it is so romantic. Impeccable service by staff.
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SottoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Central Business District
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4.9
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Doug
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and Howard our waiter helped make memoribale .
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The PrecinctPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Hyde Park
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4.9

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1. Sotto

2. Pepp & Dolores

3. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

4. The Precinct

5. MRBL

6. Ghost Baby

7. BOCA

8. Losanti

9. Mama's on Main

10. Marigold

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