Yiwei’s OTR Cincinnati guidebook
Food scene
This is a great fried chicken southern food place. No reservations allowed, so get there early!
157 locals recommend
The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine StThis is a great fried chicken southern food place. No reservations allowed, so get there early!
Bakersfield OTR
1213 Vine Stone of the local's favorite Mexican place downtown
Nada
600 Walnut Stone of the local's favorite Mexican place - come for brunch!
One of my favorite places to go! They have really good brunch and dinner.
I would summarize this place as American food tapas style with a wine bar vibe
15 locals recommend
LouVino OTR Restaurant and Wine Bar
1142 Main StreetOne of my favorite places to go! They have really good brunch and dinner.
I would summarize this place as American food tapas style with a wine bar vibe
Curated American food by Chef Jose Salazar who also owns Goose & Elder (more German style) and Mita's (more Spanish tapas style). Both are also great to try!
47 locals recommend
Salazar Cincinnati | OTR Restaurant & Bar | Chef Jose Salazar
1401 Republic StCurated American food by Chef Jose Salazar who also owns Goose & Elder (more German style) and Mita's (more Spanish tapas style). Both are also great to try!
Cincinnati's local ice cream since 1870
Local's favorite is the black raspberry chocolate chip
140 locals recommend
Graeter's Ice Cream
1401 Vine StCincinnati's local ice cream since 1870
Local's favorite is the black raspberry chocolate chip
Upscale dining for Italian and steaks - the owner also owns Sotto and Nada next door
I love to go for the amazing cocktails! Reservations recommended if you are planning to eat there.
35 locals recommend
Boca
114 E 6th StUpscale dining for Italian and steaks - the owner also owns Sotto and Nada next door
I love to go for the amazing cocktails! Reservations recommended if you are planning to eat there.
Upscale Italian restaurant
Local favorites are the goat cheese w/ hazelnut honey, grilled bread as an appetizer and free ricotta donuts at the end
89 locals recommend
Sotto
118 E 6th StUpscale Italian restaurant
Local favorites are the goat cheese w/ hazelnut honey, grilled bread as an appetizer and free ricotta donuts at the end
Historic and quaint Italian restaurant known for their bolognese sauce, lasagna, gnocchi, and bread basket variety
27 locals recommend
Nicola's
1420 Sycamore StreetHistoric and quaint Italian restaurant known for their bolognese sauce, lasagna, gnocchi, and bread basket variety
Classic Cincinnati local food - basically chili spaghetti
I don't love it, but it's a local favorite and must try for 1st time visitors
177 locals recommend
Skyline Chili
290 Ludlow AveClassic Cincinnati local food - basically chili spaghetti
I don't love it, but it's a local favorite and must try for 1st time visitors
Eli's BBQ is located in Columbia Tusculum, but this is a secondary spot in Findlay Market where they get all the BBQ sent from there. A local favorite
My personal favorite is a long drive from downtown, but it's in Mason called Mission BBQ.
13 locals recommend
Eli's Barbeque
133 W Elder StEli's BBQ is located in Columbia Tusculum, but this is a secondary spot in Findlay Market where they get all the BBQ sent from there. A local favorite
My personal favorite is a long drive from downtown, but it's in Mason called Mission BBQ.
Cincinnati local BBQ place with its own sauce on the riverfront
45 locals recommend
Montgomery Inn The Boathouse
925 Riverside DrCincinnati local BBQ place with its own sauce on the riverfront
A Tavola Bar + Trattoria
1220 Vine Stone of my favorite Italian places!
Places to Drink
Local brewery with events in the winter and summer
Most well known for Rhinegeist beer Truth, Cheetah, and Knowledge. They can be found in any grocery store in Cincinnati
186 locals recommend
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm StLocal brewery with events in the winter and summer
Most well known for Rhinegeist beer Truth, Cheetah, and Knowledge. They can be found in any grocery store in Cincinnati
Sam Adams brewery has been in Cincinnati for a long time. This taproom just opened 1 year ago. Check their calendar for events and seasonal brews. Great place to hang out!
12 locals recommend
Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom
1727 Logan StSam Adams brewery has been in Cincinnati for a long time. This taproom just opened 1 year ago. Check their calendar for events and seasonal brews. Great place to hang out!
My favorite local breweries! This is named after President William H Taft, who lived in Mt. Auburn, Cincinnati.
They have so many varieties and seasonal beers. This place also has food.
Taft's Brewpourium 15 min from downtown is a better hangout place if you want to drive with pizza and games.
78 locals recommend
Taft's Ale House
1429 Race StMy favorite local breweries! This is named after President William H Taft, who lived in Mt. Auburn, Cincinnati.
They have so many varieties and seasonal beers. This place also has food.
Taft's Brewpourium 15 min from downtown is a better hangout place if you want to drive with pizza and games.
local favorite brewery who does a Bockfest every year
They also own the Moerlein Lager House by the Reds stadium
(this is just down the street from one of my places!)
12 locals recommend
Christian Moerlein Brewing Co.
local favorite brewery who does a Bockfest every year
They also own the Moerlein Lager House by the Reds stadium
(this is just down the street from one of my places!)
Recently opened brewery near Jack's Casino
Great place to hang out with some snack foods
10 locals recommend
BrewDog Cincinnati
316 Reading RdRecently opened brewery near Jack's Casino
Great place to hang out with some snack foods
creative and unique cocktail bar - woman owned
they have so many things you have not even heard of but the drinks are so good! Need to try if you're feeling adventurous
The main owner/bartender was at Sundry & Vice before starting her own
10 locals recommend
Homemakers Bar
39 E 13th Stcreative and unique cocktail bar - woman owned
they have so many things you have not even heard of but the drinks are so good! Need to try if you're feeling adventurous
The main owner/bartender was at Sundry & Vice before starting her own
Sundry and Vice
18 W 13th Stpopular cocktail bar with good bourbon and whiskey cocktails
Duckpin bowling is hot in Cincinnati right now.
A variety of beers and a cool rooftop! You can bring food in from outside.
23 locals recommend
Pins Mechanical Company
1124 Main StDuckpin bowling is hot in Cincinnati right now.
A variety of beers and a cool rooftop! You can bring food in from outside.
Revel OTR Urban Winery
111 E 12th Stcute winery in OTR
Coffee
Coffee Emporium
110 E Central Pkwylocal's favorite for coffee and work
Deeper Roots Coffee
1814 Race StPopular coffee place by Findlay Market
Macaron Bar
1206 Main StCincinnati's favorite place for Macaron and Coffee
Sightseeing
There are a lot of different exhibitions and great for families
263 locals recommend
Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park DrThere are a lot of different exhibitions and great for families
really big zoo and great for families! a lot of events going on at different times in the year
374 locals recommend
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Streally big zoo and great for families! a lot of events going on at different times in the year
Findlay Market
1801 Race Stlocal's favorite and visitor's must see
a lot of restaurants and events in this plaza. This is one of the central places in Cincinnati
144 locals recommend
Fountain Square
520 Vine Sta lot of restaurants and events in this plaza. This is one of the central places in Cincinnati
Nippert Stadum
2700 Bearcat Waylook out the games or events here!
Take a stroll along the riverfront and the bridge to Kentucky!
211 locals recommend
Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayTake a stroll along the riverfront and the bridge to Kentucky!
look out for the games or events!
I love the all you can eat ticket...:x
273 locals recommend
Great American Ball Park
100 Joe Nuxhall Waylook out for the games or events!
I love the all you can eat ticket...:x
Paul Brown Stadium
1 Paul Brown Stadiumlook out for games and events here!
Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm Stthere are so many events going on here too!
Take a stroll around here and there are so many events around here too. Park in the underground garage if you are driving
221 locals recommend
Washington Park
1230 Elm StTake a stroll around here and there are so many events around here too. Park in the underground garage if you are driving
Look out for events going on here! There are so many musicals and more
89 locals recommend
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut StLook out for events going on here! There are so many musicals and more
for all who like casinos
there are restaurants and events here as well
119 locals recommend
JACK Cincinnati Casino
1000 Broadway Stfor all who like casinos
there are restaurants and events here as well
City advice
Getting around
Take the Cincinnati Bell Connector Streetcar
Definitely take the Cincinnati Bell Connector Streetcar for an easy way to get around without looking for parking. It will take you all over OTR and downtown Cincinnati including the Great American Ballpark and Paul Brown Stadium.
All my places are really close to the different stations!