Jason's Guidebook to NKY/ Greater Cincinnati
Food scene
Open in the evenings only. This place has delicious donuts as well as a daily HOT (fried) donut. Just beware: this place is super popular and lines can be long at times.
10 locals recommend
Moonrise Doughnuts
3718 Winston AveOpen in the evenings only. This place has delicious donuts as well as a daily HOT (fried) donut. Just beware: this place is super popular and lines can be long at times.
Excellent craft beer and vibe and now features a new Rooftop experience.
77 locals recommend
Braxton Brewing Company
27 W 7th StExcellent craft beer and vibe and now features a new Rooftop experience.
A great bar with enough of a “cool” vibe without feeling too hipster or uptight.
12 locals recommend
The Hannaford at Pike & Madison
619 Madison AveA great bar with enough of a “cool” vibe without feeling too hipster or uptight.
Agave & Rye
635 Madison AveAn eclectic place featuring “epic” tacos and bourbon.
A unique place with delicious Asian food with a surprisingly great beer selection.
34 locals recommend
Amerasia
521 Madison AveA unique place with delicious Asian food with a surprisingly great beer selection.
Wunderbar!
1132 Lee StA German- inspired bar and eatery. Food is homemade and delicious.
La Mexicana Restaurant
642 Monmouth StA very tasty, authentic Mexican restaurant.
Outstanding wings (smoked, dry-rub)! Great drinks (excellent Bloody Mary) and beer selection. Also, this place has an onsite arcade filled with classic/ vintage games. A fun place!
19 locals recommend
Smoke Justis
302 Court StOutstanding wings (smoked, dry-rub)! Great drinks (excellent Bloody Mary) and beer selection. Also, this place has an onsite arcade filled with classic/ vintage games. A fun place!
The BEST slice of pizza (New York style)! Also, Wiseguy Lounge is upstairs.
37 locals recommend
Goodfellas Mainstrasse
603 Main StThe BEST slice of pizza (New York style)! Also, Wiseguy Lounge is upstairs.
Frida 602
602 Main StNear the Riverfront/ downtown. Great sandwiches, pickle fries, and pizza!
33 locals recommend
The Gruff
129 E 2nd StNear the Riverfront/ downtown. Great sandwiches, pickle fries, and pizza!
An outstanding and extremely popular coffee shop (fair trade). They also feature an Analog Coffee Bar on-site.
21 locals recommend
Carabello Coffee Company
107 E 9th StAn outstanding and extremely popular coffee shop (fair trade). They also feature an Analog Coffee Bar on-site.
Amol India Carry Out Restaurant
527 York StDelicious Indian food (dine-in or carry-out).
Excellent casual, semi-upscale dining and late night American fare. Great service in a beautifully restored historic hotel.
17 locals recommend
Coppin's Restaurant & Bar
638 Madison AveExcellent casual, semi-upscale dining and late night American fare. Great service in a beautifully restored historic hotel.
Eclectic and friendly coffee shop with an awesome library.
16 locals recommend
Roebling Point Books & Coffee
306 Greenup StEclectic and friendly coffee shop with an awesome library.
This place has amazing (fresh) seafood and Cajun-inspired dishes. Also, the live jazz music is nice without being intrusive.
19 locals recommend
Dee Felice Cafe
529 Main StThis place has amazing (fresh) seafood and Cajun-inspired dishes. Also, the live jazz music is nice without being intrusive.
A gourmet bagel and sandwich shop with a walk-up window and patio seating.
18 locals recommend
Lil’s Bagels
308 Greenup StA gourmet bagel and sandwich shop with a walk-up window and patio seating.
A local Irish Pub/ Bar with excellent fish and chips, draft beer, and Bloody Mary’s.
16 locals recommend
Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant
112 E 4th StA local Irish Pub/ Bar with excellent fish and chips, draft beer, and Bloody Mary’s.
Farm-to-table style breakfast/ brunch/ lunch eatery. This place is extremely popular, so be prepared to wait during peak hours.
7 locals recommend
The Baker's Table
1004 Monmouth StFarm-to-table style breakfast/ brunch/ lunch eatery. This place is extremely popular, so be prepared to wait during peak hours.
Sightseeing
Beautiful architecture inside and out; tours offered weekly.
13 locals recommend
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
1140 Madison AveBeautiful architecture inside and out; tours offered weekly.
A sprawling park with an amazing overlook of Downtown Cincinnati and Covington.
69 locals recommend
Devou Park
1201 Park DrA sprawling park with an amazing overlook of Downtown Cincinnati and Covington.
This place is under renovation/ expansion, but still has several restaurants/ attractions that are open and killer views of Downtown!!! Dewey’s Pizza, Brothers, Newport Aquarium, and AMC Theaters are some of the best spots to visit.
135 locals recommend
Newport on the Levee
One Levee WayThis place is under renovation/ expansion, but still has several restaurants/ attractions that are open and killer views of Downtown!!! Dewey’s Pizza, Brothers, Newport Aquarium, and AMC Theaters are some of the best spots to visit.
Sawyer Point Park
705 E Pete Rose WayOver-The-Rhine
Washington Park
1230 Elm StFindlay Market
1801 Race StGreat American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall WayFountain Square
520 Vine StMount Adams
A a close (10 min away) local shopping center with some essential stores and restaurants - Dillard’s, Bath and Body Works, J Crew Factory, Dewey’s Pizza, Abuelo’s, Starbucks, etc.
31 locals recommend
Crestview Hills Town Center
2791 Town Center BlvdA a close (10 min away) local shopping center with some essential stores and restaurants - Dillard’s, Bath and Body Works, J Crew Factory, Dewey’s Pizza, Abuelo’s, Starbucks, etc.
Music, Art, and Comedy Venue
Taft Theatre
317 E 5th StArena and concert venue
U.S. Bank Arena
100 Broadway St