Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Cincinnati

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Updated July 05, 2025

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The Quarter Bistro

4.8

4.8 (2140)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Mariemont

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Quarter Bistro, located in the heart of historic Mariemont Square, only minutes from Montgomery, Maderia, Indian Hill and Downtown.
The award-winning combination of seasonal cuisine and sophisticated ambiance are just the beginning of an unforgettable experience.
As Cincinnati's premier "contemporary" bistro, the menu presents all things classic and creative in balance. Fresh fish and game daily? Of course. Outstanding wines at a great value? No Question. Whether it's a beautiful summer evening on the patio, a romantic wine and dine for two, or a down-to-business dinner for ten, The Quarter Bistro has it covered.

Top review

PhyllisVIP

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Always nice to eat here, good food, great service and nice ambience

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Popular dish

PEI Mussels

BRU Burger Bar - Fort Mitchell

4.8

4.8 (372)

$30 and under

American

Fort Mitchell

About the restaurant

The hamburger is over 100 years old. It’s a classic, purely American, and an icon. The hamburger is the people’s sandwich, everyman’s food. BRU is an ode to our love... the Burger.

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Rae

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

Excellent service , great food will definitely be back

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Popular dish

Bru Burger

20 Brix

4.7

4.7 (2691)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Milford

About the restaurant

The 20 Brix wine bar and restaurant features over 100 selections by the glass or bottle. Along with an extensive wine list, the restaurant has an impressive assortment of premium liquors and specialty beers.
20 Brix also includes a patio with comfortable seating areas for customers to enjoy. 20 Brix has created an environment that not only provides a unique wine and food experience to patrons, but also a relaxing backdrop to enjoy every last sip and bite.

The knowledgeable staff is ready to offer suggestions and tastes of the available wines at any time. Part of the pleasure of visiting the 20 Brix wine bar and restaurant is pairing your favorite wine with one of the contemporary entrees, salads, or pizzas.

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robertVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Service was exceptional as always. Entrees were wonderful, the crab cake super.

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Popular dish

Lamb Meatballs

Krueger's Tavern

4.7

4.7 (933)

$30 and under

American

Over the Rhine

About the restaurant

Inspired by the European taverns of decades past, Krueger's Tavern is a neighborhood restaurant and bar. A relaxed atmosphere with an eclectic playlist make Krueger's the perfect place to balance eating well and living it up.

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ColleenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Every day till 5 pm Burger , fries and draft beer $15 total. Great deal and fantastic burger & fries !

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4.7

4.7 (895)

$30 and under

Argentinean

Over the Rhine

About the restaurant

Ché Argentine Restaurant is Cincinnati's destination for authentic Argentine dining and drinking, featuring our famous empandas, burgers, shareable appetizers, and more! Located at 1342 Walnut, in the heart of OTR. Open seven days a week with happy hour from 4-6 Monday-Thursday! Half price featured empanadas, $2 off drafts, and $5 glass pours of all our Argentinian wines!

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Esteban

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing as always, food and service are great. We enjoyed every minute of it!

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Experience

Happy Hour at Ché!

Chez Renée French Bistrot

4.7

4.7 (472)

$30 and under

French

Milford

About the restaurant

AUTHENTIC CASUAL FRENCH BISTROT,
We are really French, in Cincinnati USA since december 2016, to provide family french cooking in a casual french bistrot style,
Seasonal and local food are using as much as possible, no cooking artifacts or artificials food, only natural food, scratch cooking is our priority, even if it take more time to serve our customers.
A place to go, not only for special occasion... just come in get Lunch and Dinner...
we simply want you to enjoy your experience...

Full Bar - Cover Padio

We have a Happy Hour Wednesday and Thursday
check our website www.ChezReneeFrenchBistrot.com

A bientôt

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loriVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Fabulous! Everything was delicious but we can’t stop talking about the mushroom soup, it was so good.

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4.6

4.6 (6457)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Experience Cincinnati's Brewing Legacy at Moerlein Lager House!

Located in the heart of Smale Riverfront Park, our world-class restaurant and brewery immerses you in Cincinnati's rich brewing heritage. As a working microbrewery, we craft a full range of Moerlein brews, perfectly complemented by delectable dishes reminiscent of 19th-century beer gardens.

Discover Unforgettable Events: Host your banquet or large party at Moerlein Lager House. Enjoy private dining options with stunning river views, diverse menu options, and outdoor event spaces, all tailored to accommodate gatherings of any size or kind. Make your reservation today!

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Madonna

Dined 3 days ago

Matt was our server and he was excellent. Very friendly and helpful.

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Popular dish

German Sausage Platter

4.5

4.5 (1019)

$30 and under

American

Fort Mitchell

About the restaurant

Grandview Tavern is Northern Kentucky's premier food and beverage entertainment business. Established in 2007 and still going strong. Over a decade of research and development has forged a casual upscale concept, second to none. We take pride in the fresh product we produce. Our Signature Salmon Salad, Chicken Piccata, Fresh Wings and the Best Burger around. Chef Jack Rolf's creations insure something for everyone. Extensive Wine menu and 1/2 Price every Monday. Specialty Cocktails and a GREAT Bourbon selection. Enjoy outdoor dining, LIVE music Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A cozy, vibrant bar or a quiet dining room awaits you. Private Dining available, special events as well as catering. It is our pleasure to welcome you to Grandview Tavern.

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Lisa

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Father's Day lunch was delicious! The brie appetizer was so good! We loved all of our main meals as well....Salmon salad, mushroom swiss burger, black bean burger, sweet potato fries, meatballs and side salad. This was our 1st time there and we would come again.

The Park Pour

4.5

4.5 (332)

$30 and under

Café

Blue Ash

About the restaurant

Your neighborhood social house located on the corner of Cooper and Kenwood.
Incredible coffee, food, cocktails, and exciting wines. A comfortably familiar spot for conversation with friends, work meetups or grabbing a bottle of wine on your way home! A beautiful covered patio completes the upscale ambiance, while still being dog friendly!
Local Chef, Arthur Kurtzman, brings his years of training as he executes his take on Modern French Cuisine with a heavy emphasis on technique. Our brunch menu is available daily with show-stopping French and Japanese omelets. Dinner is available Wednesday to Saturday with a tapas style menu and glorious curated charcuterie boards.
The Park Pour is offers a vibrant coffee menu, using only the finest coffee from Deeper Roots, a Cincinnati favorite.
The shelves are filled with over 150 different sophisticated and playful wines. Grab a glass of wine and enjoy! — or take a bottle or two home with you.

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Loraine

Dined 4 days ago

Waitress was very attentive and I was very impressed with our overall experience

Rusty Bucket - Liberty Center

4.4

4.4 (331)

$30 and under

American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

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Steven

Dined on May 13, 2025

Took about 5 minutes to be acknowledged at the door. Once seated the waitress was attentive. Food was good, but the menu has downsized from past visits. They were out of preferred beverage so just had water

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