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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cincinnati

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Cincinnati? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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The Baker's Table

4.9

4.9 (30)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Baker’s Table offers a true farm-to-table experience, with a monthly-changing 3-Course Prix Fixe menu that features local produce, artisan sourdough, and the best handmade pasta in Cincinnati. With extensive free parking available, and only a 6 minute drive from downtown, Baker's Table is an oasis of urban dining in historic Newport, Kentucky. In 2019 the restaurant was named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by both EATER.com and USAToday.com. We can’t wait to welcome and cook for you!

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Kate

Dined 5 days ago

Every aspect was extraordinary! The drinks, the bread, and each course after that. Unique and so delicious. Beautiful, quaint spot. Great service. Definitely going back!

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The Baker's Table Semi Private

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Parisian Holiday Wine Dinner

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New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

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Lindner Family Cafe

4.9

4.9 (29)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Join us to indulge in a refreshed menu with table service in our café! Our historic location is an amazing spot to unwind and dine on our patio (weather permitting) with our artfully prepared meals, including delicious vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. What better way to enjoy the tranquil outdoor space at the Taft than with one of our delicious sandwiches or salads, a scrumptious dessert, and a glass of wine?

Members enjoy a 10 percent discount.

Please Note: Food and drinks may not be taken into our galleries or brought into the museum.

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Susanvip

Dined on Nov 23, 2024

Such a wonderful escape from the bustle of downtown.

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Cafe Mediterranean - Hyde Park

4.9

4.9 (943)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

At Cafe Mediterranean, we believe in quality and simplicity. We prepare and cook truly authentic Mediterranean food.Not only is Cafe Mediterranean's food healthy, it is food that you will savor with every bite. Food is bursting with flavor and nutrition, made fresh and served fast. Eat in or take out and enjoy.

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GordonR

Dined 4 days ago

Superb food and service.

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Swordfish Kebab

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Jag's Steak & Seafood

4.9

4.9 (7499)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

West Chester

About the restaurant

Innovative menu and seamless service creates an unmatched fine dining experience. Jag's offers a diverse list of menu items that have been expertly crafted by Proprietor Chef Michelle Brown and her outstanding Executive Team. Featuring Certified Angus Beef steaks, fresh seafood, Chilean Sea Bass, Diver Scallops, Shrimp Cocktail. Pastas, Poultry, Salads, Soups, Appetizers and Handcrafted Desserts and cocktails round out a menu sure to please the most discriminating palate. Our award-winning wine list has been rated the Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator since 2006.
Jag's Steak & Seafood is centrally located between Cincinnati and Dayton making it a perfect meeting destination for client entertainment or special occasion celebrations. A perfect way to begin and end any evening.

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Kelly

Dined 6 days ago

We happened upon Jags by pure happenstance tonight, the night before Thanksgiving, while traveling to family for the holiday. We were stuck in traffic on 75N and decided we didn’t have it in us to make it all the way to Fort Wayne. 11 hours for a normal 6.5 hour trip is just ridiculous. We booked the Staybridge and I booked a bar reservation at Jags thanks to reviews here, not even realizing it was in the same parking lot! What a fortunate surprise! From walking in the door, to our experience with Dan and his colleague, a lovely gal with rooster earrings, but I can’t recall her name for the life of me, everything was absolutely phenomenal!! The crab bisque, filet and crab cake, the sides, the CARROT CAKE! The espresso martini the Weller CYPB…all of it top notch! Don’t even hesitate or question it. Just go!

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Oysters St Clair

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Alfio's buon cibo

4.9

4.9 (3350)

$50 and over

Italian

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to Alfio's Buon Cibo, an award-winning Italian restaurant located in the heart of Hyde Park Square.

Chef Alfio Gulisano leads our chef-driven kitchen and he's dedicated to providing you with the highest quality ingredients, expertly prepared to perfection.
Our menu boasts hand-cut steaks, fresh pasta, and Argentinian flavors that are the perfect touch to Alfio's cooking style.
Pair your meal with one of our 350+ bottles of wine, expertly curated by our three in-house sommeliers.
And don't forget to save room for our house-made desserts and "Chef's Blend" Coffee.

Top off your experience with one of our expertly crafted cocktails, such as the classic Negroni or our Mixologist signature Maple Manhattan. Our upscale atmosphere is perfect for romantic nights out or celebratory dinners with friends and family.

For a high-end steakhouse alternative, Alfio's Buon Cibo is the obvious choice. Come dine with us and experience the best Italian cuisine in Cincinnati.

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Angela

Dined 1 day ago

Alfio's continues to impress. From the creativity and passion of Chef Alfio in every dish to the amazing service, it definitely sets the standard for Cincinnati dining.

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Grilled Lamb Chops

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Short Rib Ravioli

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Empanadas Cuatro

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4.9

4.9 (5961)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Central Business District

About the restaurant

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.

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amyvip

Dined 2 days ago

Boca was beautifully decorated for Christmas! ✨🎄 Service was amazing. The rich flavors of all the dishes were wonderful. Great first experience at Boca! 🙌

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Bouquet Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2962)

$31 to $50

American

Covington

About the restaurant

Bouquet Restaurant is an upscale farm-to-table bistro that embraces local and sustainable farming as a cornerstone of our mission and utilizes the best products from over fifty farmers and purveyors. We specialize in made to order seasonal menu items and can accommodate most allergies and dietary restrictions.
We offer seating on both the first and second floor. Please let us know if guests have any mobility restrictions, as our second floor is only accessible by a flight of stairs. Patio and bar seating is first come first serve only.

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Tedvip

Dined 6 days ago

Fish of the day was really good and the red and white beet salad was delicious.

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Oriental Wok - Cincinnati, OH

4.9

4.9 (1361)

$30 and under

Chinese

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

ONLINE RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

Since 1977, the Wong family's Oriental Wok is favorite choice for traditional Chinese cuisine. Visit Oriental Wok to discover hospitality and a delicious dining experience. Convenient curbside takeout and delivery also available. Order online at orientalwok.com

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Richardvip

Dined 4 days ago

A very busy evening with post holiday large group parties. As always the OW team did an excellent job! The food and service were outstanding!

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4.9

4.9 (7888)

$50 and over

Italian

Central Business District

About the restaurant

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.

*Starting September 9, 2024, Sotto will open for Lunch service Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm. Reservations are now open.*

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alexandriavip

Dined today

A great experience again! Love sotto the service is always impeccable and the food and drinks can’t be beat!

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4.8

4.8 (312)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Bellevue

About the restaurant

The Cork N Crust Pizzeria and Wine bar is located in the Bellevue Entertainment District close to cute shops, pubs, and restaurants. There are umbrella tables out front for outdoor dining as well as cozy couches on the back patio...the perfect spot to enjoy the "Big Reds" or one of the other wine flights, a charcuterie board, and our Chef's Famous Mozzarella. Recognized as one of the top 10 new Cincinnati restaurants by CityBeat readers...Cork N Crust features over 20 wines available by the glass, a great selection of wines from all over the world, and a full bar. The Crust Old Fashioned is a local favorite, and the "Cork's Coolers" are perfect on a warm day. The Specialty Pizzas are the main attraction...the "best" is a matter of opinion, but the "Bellevue" and "The "Chardonnay" run head to head each week to be the top seller. The Cork N Crust also has a Vegan, Vegetarian, and Gluten Free Menu.

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Bernice

Dined on Nov 18, 2024

Like always, it was amazing. Celebrated 3 birthdays, other than the fact I didn't get a dessert since you no longer have a gluten-free baker, my family enjoyed it as well.

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