Bowen and Mina's guidebook
Food and bar scene
Great food and bars
Eli's BBQ
3313 Riverside DriveBest BBQ in Cincinnati! Make sure to BYOB!
Unique Vietnamese spin on bar food but also has traditional American fare! Great place to grab a beer and watch a sports game. Try their chili-mac and wings!
The Hi-Mark
3229 Riverside DriveUnique Vietnamese spin on bar food but also has traditional American fare! Great place to grab a beer and watch a sports game. Try their chili-mac and wings!
For the best steak the city has to offer. A beautiful restaurant for those looking for a fine dining experience!
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Jeff Ruby's Precinct
311 Delta AveFor the best steak the city has to offer. A beautiful restaurant for those looking for a fine dining experience!
Pearl's
3520 Eastern AveCute bar in a restored house with a nice outdoor seating area.
Great place for laid back atmosphere and karaoke lovers! Even if you don’t like to sing, it is fun to watch other people!
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Tostado's Grill
3500 Eastern AveGreat place for laid back atmosphere and karaoke lovers! Even if you don’t like to sing, it is fun to watch other people!
Allyn's Cafe
3538 Columbia PkwyGreat restaurant for those who like Cajun food.
Great wine bar- can try all kinds of different wines in a laid back environment.
EMMA : Wine with Friends
3227 Riverside DriveGreat wine bar- can try all kinds of different wines in a laid back environment.
Citrus & Sago
1004 Delta AvenueGreat Chinese Barbecued meats like duck and pork.
Delwood
3204 Linwood AveGreat American fare like burgers and chicken sandwiches
TAGLIO Columbia Tusculum
3531 Columbia PkwyForno Osteria+Bar
3514 Erie AveThe bolognese is amazing! The pasta is bouncy and tasty.
Nicola's
1420 Sycamore StreetThe most amazing bread basket!
Sotto
118 E 6th StAmazing Italian place! Perfect for a romantic date night!
Dutch's
3378 Erie AvenueGreat bar with good wine selection.
Their bacon, sauces, corn bread and of course fried chicken are amazing options! They don’t take reservations so you do have to wait a bit!
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The Eagle OTR
1342 Vine StTheir bacon, sauces, corn bread and of course fried chicken are amazing options! They don’t take reservations so you do have to wait a bit!
Many locations! Love their chicken and waffle-sweet and savory!
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Taste of Belgium
165 Short Vine StMany locations! Love their chicken and waffle-sweet and savory!
Mazunte Taqueria
5207 Madison RdThe best authentic Mexican in Cincy!
Baba India Restaurant
3120 Madison RdReally great Indian food!
MadTree Brewing
3301 Madison RdLocal brewery. Great beer and place to hang out
Bangkok Bistro
3506 Erie AveGreat Thai restaurant. All of the food is good!
Always so cozy with a great atmosphere. Love their light bites and wine selection
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Unwind Wine Bar & Light Fare
3435 Michigan AveAlways so cozy with a great atmosphere. Love their light bites and wine selection
Pins Mechanical Company
1124 Main StHas pin bowling and drinks
A market with a lot of different food options. Really nice for an afternoon stroll with shopping and trying a little of everything.
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Findlay Market
1801 Race StA market with a lot of different food options. Really nice for an afternoon stroll with shopping and trying a little of everything.
Oakley Wines
4011 Allston StCute place to grab a glass of wine
Esoteric Brewing Co.
918 East McMillan Street
Chako Bakery Cafe
611 Main StAll of the food here is pretty tasty. Our top picks are the Hawaiian place Onolicious and the BBQ place Parts & Labor.
Oakley Kitchen
3715 Madison RoadAll of the food here is pretty tasty. Our top picks are the Hawaiian place Onolicious and the BBQ place Parts & Labor.
Revel OTR Urban Winery
111 E 12th StLove this bar! Such a cool underground bar with a great vibe. Usually live music playing but you will need a reservation to sit in the main bar area
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Ghost Baby
1314 Republic StLove this bar! Such a cool underground bar with a great vibe. Usually live music playing but you will need a reservation to sit in the main bar area
A really fun time. It's rowdy, has some pretty interesting drinks that they serve in very unique ways- think mini bathtub with a mini duck. or drinks with sparklers. Large portion sizes.
Mi Cozumel
A really fun time. It's rowdy, has some pretty interesting drinks that they serve in very unique ways- think mini bathtub with a mini duck. or drinks with sparklers. Large portion sizes.
Neighborhoods
Beautiful historic neighborhood with a variety of Victorian, French Second Empire, and Classical homes.
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Hyde Park
2700 Erie AveBeautiful historic neighborhood with a variety of Victorian, French Second Empire, and Classical homes.
Columbia-Tusculum
Beautiful hilly neighborhood! Beautiful Victorian Painted lady homes to see.
East End
Neighborhood close to the river and Columbia Tusculum. Cool and laid back.
Mount Lookout
Cool square w/ restaurants and beautiful older homes.
Oakley is a fun neighborhood with a lot of unique neighborhood bars and restaurants
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Oakley
Oakley is a fun neighborhood with a lot of unique neighborhood bars and restaurants
Parks
Beautiful park in Columbia Tusculum. Great for picnics, BBQs, and hiking. Great views of the Lunken airport. Playground for kids.
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Alms Park
710 Tusculum AveBeautiful park in Columbia Tusculum. Great for picnics, BBQs, and hiking. Great views of the Lunken airport. Playground for kids.
Beautiful park in Hyde Park. Has a lot of trails for hiking. Beautiful place to see cherry blossoms and other spring flowers. Big playground for the kids. Lots of picnic tables and grills for picnics and grilling.
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Ault Park
5090 Observatory AveBeautiful park in Hyde Park. Has a lot of trails for hiking. Beautiful place to see cherry blossoms and other spring flowers. Big playground for the kids. Lots of picnic tables and grills for picnics and grilling.
Coffee/Tea Places
Super cute restored house with a lovely outdoor seating area. Has coffee/ huge selection of teas and baked goods.
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Coffee Emporium
110 E Central PkwySuper cute restored house with a lovely outdoor seating area. Has coffee/ huge selection of teas and baked goods.
Coffee place in Oakley Square. Has a great mural wall that is fun and Instagramable.
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Deeper Roots Coffee
1814 Race StCoffee place in Oakley Square. Has a great mural wall that is fun and Instagramable.
Coffee, tea and art! Nice laid back place with light breakfast options.
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Redtree Art Gallery and Coffee Shop
3210 Madison RdCoffee, tea and art! Nice laid back place with light breakfast options.
Fulton Yards Coffeehouse and Spirits
Late night bites
Ichiban
1020 Delta AveHalf price sushi that is open late. In Mt Lookout Square.
Cloud 9 Sushi
1018 Delta AveHalf price sushi place in Mt Lookout Square. Open late!
Shows
Places to watch shows and entertainment
Beautiful building with a lot of different entertainment to choose from
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Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StBeautiful building with a lot of different entertainment to choose from
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut StPlace to watch Broadway shows
Go Bananas Comedy Club
8410 Market Pl LnComedy club
Funny Bone
120 A-120Comedy shows
Sweet Treats
Paris Baguette
Great cakes and baked goods
Holtman’s Donut Shop
Amazing donuts!
Aglamesis Bro's
3046 Madison RdYummy icrecream
Graeter's Ice Cream
Local Icecream- love their raspberry chocolate chip
The BonBonerie
2030 Madison RdAmazing cake!
Busken Bakery
2675 Madison RdGet their smiley face sugar cookies. Yum