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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Cincinnati / Dayton

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Cincinnati / Dayton? 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!


A photo of The Winey Bride restaurant
4.9
4.9 (25)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
Wyoming
About the restaurant
At The Winey Bride, we believe dining is all about creating memorable experiences with loved ones.
Located in the heart of Cincinnati, our cocktail bar and restaurant serves fresh, from-scratch Italian fare and craft cocktails that turn every meal into a celebration.

Join us for handmade pasta, authentic flavors, and a warm atmosphere
where you can sip, savor, and enjoy great food with friends and family.

Top review
MatthewVIP
Dined 4 days ago
The service was great. The food was fantastic. Great menu. Great wine!
A photo of BOCA restaurant
4.9
4.9 (6314)
$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.
Top review
JimVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Truly amazing food, service, and ambiance as always!
A photo of Oriental Wok - Cincinnati, OH restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1475)
$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

Top review
LindaVIP
Dined on Jun 27, 2025
Great way to spend an afternoon eating great food and talking with friends
A photo of Oriental Wok - Ft.Mitchell, KY restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1175)
$30 and under
Chinese
Fort Mitchell
About the restaurant
In November 1977, Helen And I opened Oriental Wok pursuing our American Dream. We poured our hearts into this business, meeting great customers along the way. Now, I am proud to call many of you my friends. Your support and friendship for nearly 50 years have meant so much to me and my family.

With so many restaurant choices, I am honored each time you visit Oriental Wok. Thank you for celebrating all the big and small occasions with us throughout the years. My family and I look forward to sharing more great food and laughter with you for years to come.

Truly,
Mike and Helen Wong
Susanna, Angela, Guy and Travis

Top review
Pam
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food and service and there was even live music!. Highly recommend!
A photo of Ghost Baby restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1556)
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Over the Rhine
About the restaurant
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

Top review
kenVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Very neat experience. The music did end earlier than normal due to the holiday.
A photo of The Baker's Table restaurant
4.9
4.9 (144)
$50 and over
Farm-to-table
Cincinnati
About the restaurant
An EATER Best New Restaurant in America 2019, Baker's Table offers a fine dining farm-to-table experience in historic Newport, Kentucky.

Our monthly-changing Six Course tasting menu is inspired by a love of timeless traditions and a passion for real ingredients. We offer a Four Course Wine or Spirit-Free pairing to perfectly compliment your meal.

-Effortless options available for guests with dietary restrictions including vegetarian, gluten free, and dairy free
-Perfectly crafted portion sizes leave you feeling nourished and light
-Complimentary replacement if a dish doesn’t meet your expectations
-Reservations suggested in the dining room. Walk-ins welcomed at the bar
-A la carte dining available at the bar
-Ample free parking near the restaurant
-Only twenty tables available each night

Top review
Jennifer
Dined 3 days ago
I cannot stop raving about the Baker’s Table. The service is outstanding. The friendly staff explains each course, offers advice regarding beverage pairings, and accounts for any sort of dietary restriction or allergy. The food is fresh and the dishes combine flavors that I would never expect, but each is outstanding.
A photo of The Precinct restaurant
4.9
4.9 (9626)
$50 and over
Steak
Hyde Park
About the restaurant
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.


Top review
Doug
Dined 4 days ago
My wife and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary and Howard our waiter helped make memoribale .
A photo of Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati restaurant
4.8
4.8 (9744)
$50 and over
Steak
Central Business District
About the restaurant
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!


Top review
Deb
Dined 2 days ago
It was wonderful! Thank you for a great experience
A photo of Mita's restaurant
4.9
4.9 (3283)
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates
Cincinnati
About the restaurant
Mita's is the second restaurant from James Beard Finalist Chef Jose Salazar and is named after his Colombian grandmother - his "Mita." The beautiful 130 seat restaurant designed by MSA Architects is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati at the corner of Fifth and Race Streets on the ground floor of the 84.51 Building. Mita's eclectic, farm inspired tapas menu focuses on both the traditional and modern foods and beverages of Spain and Latin America, with charcuterie, ceviches, and paella.

Top review
Melinda
Dined 4 days ago
One of my favorite restaurants in Cincinnati! Everything is always absolutely delicious!
A photo of Carlo & Johnny restaurant
4.9
4.9 (10214)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Montgomery
About the restaurant
Classic style paired with Jeff Ruby's U.S.D.A Prime Steaks and exceptional seafood.
Three unique dining rooms, three wine cellars, and live music.

Top review
Felicia
Dined 5 days ago
The good and service were top notch. Probably the best Brussels sprouts I’ve ever had and the Freddie salad was amazing!
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