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Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Cincinnati / Dayton

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Cincinnati / Dayton? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. 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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Bouquet Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3039)

$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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BruceVIP

Dined 6 days ago

A great find for dinner the night before an early flight from CVG. Ava was an exceptional server. Knowledgeable and friendly. The food and ambiance were excellent!

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4.9

4.9 (3229)

$31 to $50

American

Tipp City

About the restaurant

This restaurant housed in a former bank building in the heart of downtown Tipp City offers quality dining in a small-town setting. The decor is warm and welcoming and is a delight for the senses. The fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere while the full bar allows patrons a relaxing stop while awaiting a fabulous meal. The inviting atmosphere encourages relaxed conversation. You may be surprised to find that a restaurant in such a small town has some rather sophisticated choices on the menu alongside your more normal fare, with entrees such as ostrich being offered. If you are looking for a decadent dessert, look no further than the butter-drenched English Tea Cake! An easy drive from all points in the Dayton area, words cannot do it justice. A visit is a must and will be the first of many.

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Arlene

Dined 2 days ago

Always great cocktails, servers and food! No one says ‘you guys’ at this restaurant

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Crispy Brussel Sprouts

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Lobster Crab Cakes

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4.9

4.9 (1885)

$31 to $50

American

Covington

About the restaurant

Opened in 2003, Otto's serves American and Southern inspired fare in the heart of Covington's Mainstrasse.

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Gregg

Dined 6 days ago

Always a great experience. Our server was incredible and the food was perfect.

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Fried Green Tomatoes

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Bourbon Bread Pudding

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Crown Republic - Gastropub

4.8

4.8 (1663)

$30 and under

American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Crown Republic Gastropub is the place where rustic New American fare meets made from scratch cooking with heart. Our team sources from global food and cultural inspirations, brings and approachable, eclectic culinary experience that guests can't wait to explore. At Crown Republic Gastropub, Chef Anthony Sitek takes pride in creating nearly all of the ingredients in house. Our chef-driven dishes are served with an expert eye so that our guests can concentrate on what matters most: the friends and family they are dining with. Family is exactly our specialty at Crown Republic; our goal is to make everyone who walks in the door, from our staff to our smiling guests, feel at home. Slightly off the beaten path where the business and arts districts of downtown Cincinnati collide, you'll find that you are able to relax and savor every moment, knowing you are in good hands.

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Robb

Dined 6 days ago

Always a solid place to go and easy to get in as well.

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Prime Meatballs

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Tousey House Tavern

4.8

4.8 (1296)

$31 to $50

American

Florence

About the restaurant

Located in Burlington, Kentucky, The Tousey House offers the full Southern experience in the form of cuisine, cocktails and hospitality. The intimate style restaurant offers casual yet elegant fare for friends and family alike. Stop in for one of the daily specials at The Tousey House, which often includes family-style fried chicken, slow roasted prime rib, cod sandwich, hot slaw and more.

Make The Tousey House the location for your next party or corporate event. Specialty banquet menus are available for large groups, and the menus allow you to pick the cuisine to be shared at every table. Visit during the weekends for signature drinks and bourbon specials that will keep you coming back for more.

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Dan

Dined 4 days ago

200 year old building serving tasty southern classics with option. Attentive service with lots of ambiance!

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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 4 days ago

Excellent service , great food will definitely be back

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Blinkers Tavern

4.8

4.8 (326)

$31 to $50

American

Covington

About the restaurant

Winner 12 years “Best Steak NKY” Award! Welcome to our beautiful upscale casual restaurant. Our rooms feature cozy seating in horse racing themed dining rooms, a bar and two patios. Large menu with steaks, seafood, burgers & pastas. Our team is made up of talented individuals with a passion for food and hospitality. We’re always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our guests have an unforgettable experience.

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Angela

Dined 6 days ago

Great atmosphere, our server was amazing and the steak was amazing!!

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Seasons 52 - Cincinnati

4.8

4.8 (7052)

$31 to $50

American

Norwood

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Friday from 3-6PM.

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clare

Dined 3 days ago

Great service and great food! Prices are affordable. Great atmosphere!

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Cedar Plank-Roasted Salmon

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Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops

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Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon

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4.7

4.7 (898)

$31 to $50

American

Over the Rhine

About the restaurant

Located on Vine Street, in the heart of the historic Over the Rhine district, Five on Vine is a modern take on American comfort food, with a 100-percent from-scratch kitchen, in-house rotisserie, and thoughtful cocktail offerings.

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Nick

Dined 1 day ago

Visited for the first time for my girlfriend’s 26’th birthday and had an amazing time.

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Fried Green Tomato

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The Green Line Kitchen and Cocktails

4.7

4.7 (370)

$30 and under

American

Fort Thomas, Kentucky

About the restaurant

Upscale family restaurant in the heart of Fort Thomas, offering Prime Rib every day, as well as fresh salads, perfectly crafted sandwiches and fresh pasta dishes.
We offer a lively atmosphere with a full bar and an extensive wine list.

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AdeanaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

LOVE Greenline and so glad it's doing well. Unfortunately I feel the prices keep going up and the protein portions going down. We had this issue last night and a few times in the past. Hopefully something starts evening out! It has to be an every once in awhile dinner for us for now.

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