The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Cincinnati

20 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

11. 11

    Boca

    Italian, French, American

    114 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

12. 12

    MadTree Brewing

    Pizza, Bars & drinks

    3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

13. 13

    Incline Public House

    Italian, Pizza, American

    2601 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45204

14. 14

    Nada

    Mexican, Bars & drinks

    600 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

15. 15

    Taste of Belgium - Rookwood

    American, Bars & drinks

    3825 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

16. 16

    Pho Lang Thang

    Vietnamese, American, Cafe & bakery

    1828 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

17. 17

    The Turf Club

    American, Bars & drinks

    4618 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

18. 18

    Sleepy Bee Cafe - Oakley

    American, Cafe & bakery

    3098 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209

19. 19

    Hofbräuhaus - Newport

    Bars & drinks, Eastern European

    200 E 3rd St, Newport, KY 41071

20. 20

    Agave & Rye - Covington

    Mexican, American, Bars & drinks

    635 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011

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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.