Best restaurants near me in Dayton, Kentucky, KY

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1. Sotto

4.9

Exceptional(8380)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 153 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

2. Pepp & Dolores

4.8

Exceptional(4361)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Over the Rhine

Booked 119 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.

3. The Precinct

4.9

Exceptional(9489)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Hyde Park

Booked 100 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.

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4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

4.9

Exceptional(9511)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Central Business District

Booked 121 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!

5. Ghost Baby

4.8

Exceptional(1483)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Over the Rhine

Booked 45 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

6. MRBL

4.8

Exceptional(1492)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Bellevue

Booked 31 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.

7. BOCA

4.9

Exceptional(6205)

$$$$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.

8. Mama's on Main

4.8

Exceptional(1559)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Covington

Booked 60 times today

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

9. The Davidson

4.7

Exceptional(699)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Central Business District

Booked 47 times today

An American-style bistro drawing inspiration from French, Italain and American fare. The Davidson, which honors Tyler Davidson, the namesake of the fountain just across the street.

10. Nada - Cincinnati

4.7

Exceptional(6164)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Mexican • Central Business District

Booked 72 times today

Energy, creativity, and the desire for a really great taco inspired the Nada concept. Downtown Cincinnati needed a place to go, revive, and relax after the busy pace of the metropolitan work scene. Since 2007, Nada has been delighting guests with craveable twists on the classics and border-blurring dishes inspired by food from around the globe. Nada has expanded to Columbus and Indianapolis. Each location is integrated into the local community and focuses on delivering an approachable, casual Mexican experience in a beautiful space. Snag guacamole and salsa to share, and dig in to punched-up tacos, Nada is all about great food and good times with amigos.

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Penny
Cincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent waitress!! Excellent food and service !! Forgot her name but she was excellent!!
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The PrecinctPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Hyde Park
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4.9
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JustinVIP
Cincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Impeccable service, great food and grand atmosphere.
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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - CincinnatiPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Central Business District
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4.9
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Della
Cincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This was an awesome experience. We went here for my daughter for lunch after seeing the Barbie exhibit at the museum center. This was her 45th birthday. The restaurant is so awesome and you just have to go see it to believe it. There’s actually a window where you can watch them making the pasta from scratch. Every dish we had was very, very good and we can’t wait to go back. the waiter was very helpful and went over the whole menu with us because there were some things on the menu that we couldn’t understand what they were. His recommendations were spot on.
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SottoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Central Business District
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4.9
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Elisabeth
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Exceptional food quality with a great view and unique ambiance.
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MRBLPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Bellevue
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4.8
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Raejeanae
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great food, great service! Everyone was so sweet and the food was incredible.
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Pepp & DoloresPrice: Moderate• Italian• Over the Rhine
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4.8

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1. Sotto

2. Pepp & Dolores

3. The Precinct

4. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

5. Ghost Baby

6. MRBL

7. BOCA

8. Mama's on Main

9. The Davidson

10. Nada - Cincinnati

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