Boca
Set your appetite to stunned because Boca is taking traditional European cuisine to nouveau heights. This chic downtown bistro channels flavors from France, Italy, and Spain through a creative seasonal menu and rustic-modern digs. The locally-sourced ingredients truly Shine in standout dishes like the Burrata and Prosciutto appetizer, savory mushroom grit Etta Ai Ragu, and fire-grilled rib-eye with charred broccolini. Be sure to leave room for the sweet finale though. Boca’s chocolate sformato and tiramisu bomb are absolute musts for any dessert aficionado.
Address: 114 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 542-2022
Mazunte
Get transported to the streets of Mexico City with the vibrant flavors at Mazunte. This Off-the-beaten-path gem in East Walnut Hills is servin’ up authentic mariscos and street-style tacos that’ll have you saying “¡Que rico!” after every bite. Don’t sleep on the ceviche de la dia, a refreshing citrus-cured fish dish that rotates daily. The torta ahogada is another standout – piled high with savory carnitas and dripping with smoky arbol chile sauce. Wash it all down with an ice-cold Jarritos or hibiscus agua fresca for the full sabor de Mexico.
Address: 632 Everett Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Phone: (513) 641-5275
Maplewood Kitchen and Bar
Sometimes you just want some darn good American comfort grub, ya know? Maplewood Kitchen and Bar is slingin’ upscale favorites with a fresh farm-to-table twist. Featuring locally-sourced ingredients from around the Ohio River Valley, their menu is stacked with Midwest specialties done right – from Dig-In Pot Pie and Amish Chicken to house-made pastas and prime bone-in ribeye. The brunch menu is a can’t-miss either, with signatures like cornbread Madeleines and churro donuts that’ll have you coming back weekly. Wash it all down with a classic Maplewood mule or Representing one of their local craft drafts for the full Cincinnati experience.
Address: 525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 619-2174
Please
Who says eating vegan has to be boring? Please is smashin’ stereotypes left and right with their creative and oh-so-delicious plant-based menu offerings. Drawing inspiration from all over the world, this trendy Over-the-Rhine spot is slingin’ scratch-made fare like miso glazed brussels sprouts, Jamaican jerk chick’n, and smoked mushroom street tacos that are anything but bland. Even die-hard meat lovers will be beggin’ for more of Please’s mouthwateringly savory vegan “chick’n” sandwiches and irresistible dairy-free desserts. Their playful tropical cocktails are the perfect refresher too. Just try not to say “oh em gee” after each tasty sip and bite!
Address: 1319 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 834-8002
Abigail Street
Abigail Street is servin’ up some serious Mediterranean fare with Turkish and Greek influences. This hip Over-the-Rhine bistro centers its seasonal menu around imported olive oils, spices, and other regional specialties. Get your taste buds dancing with starters like the garlic herb fries, charred octopus in smoked paprika butter, or silky whipped feta with za’atar. Then dig into hearty mains like the vegetarian moussaka, short rib Baharat, or namesake signature Abigail Street Salad. Make sure to leave room for the unique dessert cocktails – like the seductive brandy and espresso-spiked Greek coffee frappe.
Address: 1109 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 499-5914
Wanfu Cafe & Noodle Bar
Fans of fiery Asian flavors will find noodle nirvana at Wanfu Cafe. This no-frills cafeteria-style haunt in Roselawn is the real deal for authentic Szechuan and Hunan cuisine. The gloriously long menu runs the gamut from crispy dan dan noodles and chile-laced mapo tofu to Kung Pao chicken and bubbling hot pots with all the fixings. Not a fan of face-melting spice? No sweat, Wanfu’s got all your classic Chinese-American staples on lock too. Sesame chicken, lomein, fried rice…you’ll find Nonna’s version here but made with NO MSG or sketchy sauces. Just fresh, bold, and delicious flavors galore.
Address: 1567 Cumberland Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone: (513) 766-6111
Teak OTR
What happens when you fuse the flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and beyond? You get the dazzling Pan-Asian cuisine at Teak OTR. This trendy Over-the-Rhine joint draws inspiration from across southeast Asia to craft its menu of shareable hot and cold plates. Share orders of pillowy steamed bao buns, load up on fresh summer rolls, or dig into the nori crisps and dumplings. The sizzling basil fried rice and stir-fries are also certified crowdpleasers. Don’t sleep on the tropical cocktails and sake bombs either – the perfect refreshing sips to complement your culinary world tour.
Address: 1200 Broadway St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 768-3322
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