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Where to eat in Cincinnati

10 restaurants in Cincinnati, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Nolia Kitchen

   James Beard finalist 2026

   Seafood, Southern & Soul, Bars & drinks

   1405 Clay St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

2. 2

   The Baker's Table

   James Beard finalist 2026

   American, Bars & drinks

   1004 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071

3. 3

   Sudova

   James Beard finalist 2026

4. 4

   Longfellow

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   Bars & drinks

   1233 Clay St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

5. 5

   Kiki

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

6. 6

   Camp Washington Chili

   James Beard winner 2000

   American

   3005 Colerain Ave, Camp Washington, OH 45225

7. 7

   Sotto

   Italian

   118 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

8. 8

   The Precinct by Jeff Ruby

   Seafood, Steakhouse, American

   311 Delta Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

9. 9

   Mazunte Taqueria

   Mexican

   5207 Madison Rd, Ste 100, Cincinnati, OH 45227

10. 10

    Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

    Seafood, Steakhouse, American

    505 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed August 2026.