Best restaurants near me in East Walnut Hills, OH

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1. Rusk Kitchen + Bar

4.3

Awesome(229)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cincinnati

Booked 20 times today

A full-service restaurant and bar offering eclectic American cuisine, beer, elevated house-made cocktails, and wine. Rusk is the perfect place to catch your favorite teams, brunch on the Sunday's, lunch with coworkers, wine and dine for date night, grab dinner with the family, and enjoy cocktails with your friends on the 2nd-floor rooftop patio. Our vision is to be a favorite neighborhood spot for everyone to gather.

2. 6 'N The Mornin'

4.2

Awesome(128)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • East Walnut Hills

Booked 4 times today

“At 6 ‘N The Mornin', we value the fact that breakfastis the most important meal of the day. So it’s our goal to ensure you get the biggest mealfor your hard-earned dollar.”

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3. IGLOOS at Rusk Kitchen + Bar

4.2

Awesome(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cincinnati

PLEASE NOTE: A $50 reservation fee is due at booking Each igloo has a $300 food and beverage minimum, with a 20% gratuity added. Escape to our heated rooftop igloos, perfect for intimate gatherings or celebrations up to 8 guests for a 2-hour time slot. Enjoy a cozy, scenic setting with a full menu, wine, bourbon, festive cocktails, and your own tunes via Bluetooth speaker. A $50 reservation fee is due at booking, and changes can be made up to 2 days prior—after that, reservations are non-refundable. Each igloo has a $300 food and beverage minimum, with a 20% gratuity added. While the igloos are heated, we recommend dressing for the weather.Kitchen closes at 10:00pm. Limited late night bites menu is available on Wednesday & Thursday from 10-11 and Friday & Saturday from 10 - midnight. For questions, call 513.221.7875.

4. Sotto

4.9

Exceptional(8452)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 209 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

5. The Precinct

4.9

Exceptional(9541)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Hyde Park

Booked 86 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. Pepp & Dolores

4.8

Exceptional(4411)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Over the Rhine

Booked 120 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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7. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

4.8

Exceptional(9595)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Central Business District

Booked 150 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!

8. The Aperture

4.7

Exceptional(312)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Market Cuisine • Cincinnati

Booked 14 times today

The Aperture, the first full-scale restaurant project from Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown. The menu reflects the concept of Mediterranean mezze style dining, consisting of many small plates, rustic in nature and reflective of seasonality and creates a natural progression and flow for the dining experience. The Aperture’s menu reflects three fundamental tenets: intention, balance, and focus. The menu - and its individual dishes - are approached with the objective of putting critical thought into every component, eliminating the extraneous, and ensuring a natural flow across the menu. The culinary program is heavily influenced by the cuisine of the broader Mediterranean region and the simple, seasonal cooking of Southern France, Italy, Greece, and the Levant.Our menu changes often and with the seasons. You can always find our current menu on our website www.theaperturecinci.com.

9. BOCA

4.9

Exceptional(6248)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Central Business District

Booked 39 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.

10. Ghost Baby

4.8

Exceptional(1504)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Over the Rhine

Booked 48 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

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baileyVIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Our waiter, David, was incredible! He made our experience wonderful!
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The PrecinctPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Hyde Park
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4.9
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Lisa
Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Had a very nice dinner on the rooftop. Lovely evening.
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Rusk Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Cincinnati
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4.3
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Ronald
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I wish I could give this establishment more than five stars.It is absolutely deserving. The service from Nina Simone was very attentive! I really appreciated the recommendation she provided which I absolutely enjoyed it The atmosphere now, this restaurant is great as well as the location. I didn't even mind that I had to pay for parking, which was not a lot. This is a busy part of town. The catfish and grits were incredible. It's the best I've ever had from any restaurant, ever!! I was so impressed with this restaurant that i'm already planning an event here very soon and look forward to it!
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6 'N The Mornin'Price: Moderate• Breakfast• East Walnut Hills
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4.2
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Michael
Cincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My wife and I had a relaxing lunch to reflect and remember the wonderful experiences of our family.
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SottoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Central Business District
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4.9
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renita
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
Thanks for providing an outstanding experience. Our witness was extremely helpful and pleasant.
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IGLOOS at Rusk Kitchen + BarPrice: Moderate• American• Cincinnati
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4.2

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1. Rusk Kitchen + Bar

2. 6 'N The Mornin'

3. IGLOOS at Rusk Kitchen + Bar

4. Sotto

5. The Precinct

6. Pepp & Dolores

7. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

8. The Aperture

9. BOCA

10. Ghost Baby

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