The Most Flavorful Bars in Cincinnati

Matt and Tony's Kitchen x Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (285) • $$

"My husband and I stopped in for a late dinner the night before Labor Day. The service was great, and the food was fantastic. We ordered the pimento cheese fried chicken sandwich as well as the portobello mushroom sandwich. The fries were hot and crispy. Everything was seasoned well. Just superb. Reasonable prices and great ambiance. We shall return!"

Coffman Station at Trail Suites Inn

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"Service was great. Our server was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable of the menu. All of our food came out quickly. The menu was diverse with something for everyone. Desserts are made in house and change regularly. We didn't order cocktails, but it looked like they had a fully stocked bar where you could watch a game. We'll be back!"

The Union Bar and Grill

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"I can't pass by a small town tavern without checking out the tenderloin sandwiches. This locally owned bar/grill is located in the heart of Napoleon, Indiana. The place is not fancy, actually a little dated, but clean and welcoming. There is a full bar with photos of the regulars hanging around. Electronic games, a jukebox, an atm, tv monitors and more are scattered around the various rooms of dining tables. Country music fills the air.Our servers were friendly and attentive. The food took about 15 minutes to prep and appear at our table. The servers checked on us frequently. We ordered breaded tenderloin sandwiches with onion rings. One of the servers told us that the pork was locally sourced and hand battered. Other regulars, next to us, recommended the onion rings as a side. The tenderloin was not pounded thin, but thick and juicy. The breading was light and flavorful. The bun did not hold up well, but it was fresh. The onion rings were amazing. The helping was generous and the breading was a light beer batter. It was a great meal made with local ingredients.The building is smoke free, but there is a patio that appears to allow smoking behind the main building. The rest rooms were super clean. There is street parking and and plenty of parking behind the building."

The Slice

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (31) • $$

"This is the epitome of dive bar that serves food. When you first come in there's a large bar and a few high top tables. But this place extends another TWO rooms along the street! So they can easily accommodate groups if you're coming out for that. There's nothing flashy or expensive here. They don't have beer taps, so you're getting things in bottles or cans. They have some local craft brews so that's nice. They're pizza was actually quite good. Definitely above average. They do have a pickle pizza I might have to try next time I go in here. We got a veggie pizza and it was just the right amount and size of veggies. I'd definitely come back here if in a pizza mood.They have a couple hoagies as well. Not a lot of food, as it seems to be mainly a bar first, but I love me a good dive bar with a side of food lol. It was decent and good, but nothing over the top amazing. Just right for the area."

Bluegrass Sabor

★★★★☆ 4.2 (106) • $$

"Lucky enough to find this little jem after our day of bourbon touring!There is nothing better than a local restaurant with great service, cold beer, an exciting menu selection that matches the food delivered!"

Legends

★★★★☆ 3.8 (6) • $

"New owners have Legends hopin! Great craft brews (especially with the Rhinegiest tap take over! Awesome venue with small stage up front by the entrance and windows. Really feels like Broadway in Nashville! Guitarist singing there was awesome, plenty of tables and stools all around the front and along the bar. Then head back to the Main Stage which includes a large dance floor, band stand, both high tables and booths along the walls, and even a door out to the patio! It was a cool evening so be brought the corn hole sets inside, and it was awesome. Really enjoyed the live band that evening - look forward to more good music at Legends! Stop out and check them out!"

Level Up Pinball Bar

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"This place was so fun! You go purchase a RFID card that you use to play pinball or other games. We just got a card with $20 on it but you can do any amount. The have a big bar where you can easily order beer. The service for beer was quick. The ambiance was fun! Everyone in there was having a blast. There are so many pinball games. I thinkLike 20-25 pinball games. They also had skiee ball and air hockey and games of skill like varies claw machines. It is a fun place!"

Firehouse Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (317) • $$

"Firehouse Grill is near Embassy Suites and a group of 15+ people decided to walk there for dinner. We didn't have any issue being seated (thankful). Our group snagged a few high top tables and we had a couple of team members taking our food and drink orders.The environment is casual and overall the restaurant is bright with several TVs scattered to watch sports.We did experience a lengthy wait in getting our first round of drinks as well as being asked about appetizers. So long in fact that we skipped the appetizers and moved ahead with ordering meals. However, once we got started the food came out quickly and we only had to hunt down one person's meal.I opted for the street tacos, picking chicken and pork. Delicious! And not overdone on the toppings, which I appreciated so that it didn't take away from the meat. We also loved the side of fries - and there's plenty to share. Plenty of beers on draft too!Thanks to the team for taking good care of our large group. I'd recommend it for yours!"

Wing Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (25)

"My wife and I stopped in to try it out for an early date night. Service was good. Food was good. Atmosphere was good. We really enjoyed ourselves and the restaurant wasn't too busy so we were able to converse and not have to yell.Its a great little joint close to everything, but far enough away to make it adventurous. Keep up the hard work!"

The Lagoon Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.2 (16) • $$

"The owner of this bar owns the now extinct Bromley yacht club. It's a dive bar but it's warm and friendly and have a nice menu. They have a huge outside area and a side porch. I love the neighborhood bar."

The Hi-Mark

★★★★☆ 4.1 (169) • $$

"Hit up the hi-mark for the first time tonight and thought it was a great hang. Good vibes in the place and it's a cool space. Lots of tvs for sports. Cool beer signs for decor. Parked around the back. Fried pickles were nice. The loaded fries were the highlight. The fries stayed crispy and the generous with the toppings. The bbq dry rub wings were crispy and meaty. I do wish they came with a side of clue cheese. Draft beer could've been colder but still hit the spot. The service was attentive and great. The food arrived quickly. I want to go back for a game."

Hitching Post Saloon

★★★★☆ 3.9 (10) • $

"Fun local tavern in Darrtown just north of Hamilton on the way to Oxford. Plenty of parking across the street."

Limewater

★★★★★ 4.6 (68)

"Looked for something special to meet family coming from Lexington halfway and stumbled upon Limewater on my Yelp search.If you haven't been, go! Let me tell you why...1st star - location is beautiful on the banks of the river with a grassy knoll and view2nd star - top notch service from the staff, including extra attention for allergy issues in our party (identified during reservation and confirmed in person). They even talked about it during prep to be ready for us! For the meal, they specialize the course and made sure everyone was OK.3rd star - drink list was extensive and affordable. I had a "seasonal shrub" that was a fun surprise to find on the menu and really nice touch with the food. They have some interesting wines and other things too. Plenty of NA drink options ("mocktails") if that's your speed.4th star - food was amazing - lots of thoughtful options and courses. I started with the whipped goat cheese and beets, then moved into the pasta Primavera. SO MUCH GOOD FOOD. But you'd be missing out if you don't also try the dessert options, including the chocolate cake with housemade bourbon whipped cream (yup) or the blondie chocolate chip pie thing (it's small but mighty and comes with white chocolate vanilla ice cream).5th star - overall atmosphere in a house from the early 1800s, gender neutral restroom, porch or inside seating, and a lovely venue for celebration events in your life.So, like I said, what are you waiting for? Go give Limewater a chance!"

Outer Limits

★☆☆☆☆ 1 (1)

"Terrible place! I went in there with my husband who wanted a drink. I didn't want any alcohol so I asked for a glass of ice water. The owner was sitting at the bar and said they have no glasses so I would have to buy a bottle of water. I have no problem buying a bottle of water but you are telling me that at a BAR you have no glasses? Not to mention I can very plainly see the stack of glasses behind the bar. I wanted ICE water so I refused it. I don't appreciate being lied to and refuse to give any money to him even if it's just a couple dollars for a bottle of water."

Four Seasons Restaurant

★★☆☆☆ 1.9 (7) • $$$

"I came here because I bought a Groupon coupon last year. It took me a year to use it and I really wanted to check out the Saturday night seafood buffet before my certificate expired. With one week left on the certificate, I was disappointed that I couldn't fit the Saturday buffet in my scheduled and ended up there on a Sunday night. Luckily I didn't go out of my way to make it on a Saturday night because there is no longer a Saturday night seafood buffet. The restaurant is at the marina, which seemed appealing, but there is no view at all, which was disappointing. The food was good, I got the Sunday special - 12 oz prime rib for $15 and was happy. I wouldn't mind trying the Saturday night surf and turf sometime. I was a bit surprised that on a Sunday evening at 7:00pm we were the only customers. I don't think anyone was even at the bar. The service was very good. Overall, it wasn't as nice of a restaurant as I though it would be, but I left full and happy."

Barleycorn's Florence

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (98) • $$

"My son was served French onion soup this evening with no broth. Not joking, literally zero broth. It wasn't soup. Just sopping wet bread that tasted like a salty beef bouillon cube and a pile of cheesy croutons on top of that. It was inedible. My husbands wings were so dry. I've never tasted such dry ass chicken wings. Truly terrible.Roast beef sandwich was sad. You can get a better one at Arby's."

Patties & Pints

★★★★☆ 4.3 (23)

"Tried a new spot that had a soft opening. I was visiting family and catching up with an old friend and she suggested we try Patties & Pints. We were seated quickly and had a cute server with pretty blue eyes named Adam. He checked with us several times but we hadn't seen each other in years so we needed more time to make our choices. We started with the fried pickles. They were yummy! It tasted like they made their own dipping sauce....bonus!I tried three samples of beer, pear, strawberry and guava. They offered 48 beer choices....wow, I was impressed. But I was more impressed that Adam listened to what I liked and brought me three very viable choices. It was between the pear and guava. The strawberry was a little too tart for me. I went with a guava which was a light IPA. I highly recommend you try it! My friend who doesn't like IPA ordered it as her second drink.I ordered the Po' Boy Kingfish blackened shrimp sandwich, minus the bread, with onion rings. The shrimp were deliscious and I really loved the bourbon sriracha sauce, spicy yet sweet. And the onion rings were lightly breaded, hot and crispy!I would highly recommend you try Patties & Pints now because once the word gets out this place is going to be packed all the time!"

Bar Granada

★★★★☆ 4 (35) • $$

"Bar Granada is a cool modern bar/restaurant in Downtown Dayton. The space itself is stunningly beautiful and very inviting. It has a very upscale feel to it. The staff are very friendly and great with explaining the menu and drink options. The menu is somewhat limited/small with a South American theme but it seems that they've hit gold with the selections on offer. We started with the Guacamole and it was delicious, fresh and bursting with flavor. For entree I had the Birria Bowl and it was pretty great. It definitely was not a traditional Birria which is very stew like but still delicious. Overall I will definitely be back to Bar Granada and I'd absolutely recommend them."

Indian Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (62)

"Call me surprised. Stopped in today for lunch as a group of 6. Way over ordered food. The naan is 2x normal size and Delicious. Saag paneer and lamb curry were the stars but everything was great. Don't skip on the mixed pakora appetizer. Dusted with a nice layer of gm. I can't wait to get back in the area so"

Tasty Pho

★★★★☆ 4.3 (66) • $$

"We've been here a handful of times before but I was never impressed, we decided to give it another try on Labor-day since we didn't have many other options... BUT BOY WAS I GLAD WE DID!The food is DEFINITELY MORE TASTY!! I had the shaken beef & it was absolutely delicious!! I finished everything but the bell peppers!!My husband had the bun Bo hue & absolutely loved it, my mom had the bun cha Ha Noi & she loved hers too! My husband even ordered an extra order of the bun cha Ha Noi for dinner that night. 2 of my kids had the ga nuong, the chicken was very flavorful!My 3rd kid had the pho, the only thing we weren't a fan of.They were very busy that day, only had 2 people in the front but they did a wonderful job running it (took orders, made drinks, checked people out); super friendly & attentive nonetheless!!!We will definitely be back, they are now one of the top places on our list!!"

Mae Ploy's Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (283) • $$

"We decided to give this place a try tonight. We were greeted at the door and offered inside or outside seating. Outside looked great but rain coming in we opted for inside in a nice room by the front windows. Extensive Thai offerings and sushi. We ordered Mai Tai's and the were a very solid drink refreshing and quite strong. For n appetizers we tried the kanisu which were very tasty and fun presentation. We ordered the drunken woman noodles and the garden delight stir fry with pork. The food was plated pretty with a carrot flower. I ordered spice level 4 out of 5, I was surprised it seemed very mild spiced. Overall a nice place with a great meal at a reasonable price. I look forward to eating there again soon"

Dutch's

★★★★☆ 3.6 (58)

"Over the last year or so, Dutch's has reopened under new ownership by the folks who own Red Feather Kitchen. This means elevated food in a revamped casual setting. There are more tables than there used to be under the previous ownership that focused more on carryout. My wife and I stopped in for a date night and sampled various dishes on the menu.We started with a wonderful cheese board ($14 for 3 kinds of cheese and accoutrements). The selection of cheeses was a great mix and we really enjoyed this delicious start to the meal.My wife spotted others snacking on the truffle popcorn ($6) and had to give it a try. The flavor was definitely unmistakable, and while it's not my favorite thing, it was at least worth a try.We split the smoke chicken sandwich ($14 with a choice of side dish). This adds pickled jalapeno, white bbq sauce, shredded lettuce, and Dutch's unique "American" cheese crumbles. This was a big sandwich and was very good. The potato salad on the side was a nice mixture of local red potato, mustard seed, and mayo.My wife also had to try their butternut squash bisque ($6) which she declared the best she's had. Overall we had a nice meal and we should be back in the future!"

Ozzie's

★★★★☆ 4 (2)

"I've been coming here since February for pool tournaments on Wednesday night and recently started ordering the dinner specials. They have the best chicken~n~dumplings and pork chops I've had in sometime. The sides are so huge and delicious as well. Stop in and try it out if you're in the Connersville area. The staff and patrons are absolutely friendly as you'll find. I highly recommend coming here."

Canal Street Arcade and Deli

★★★★☆ 4.2 (106) • $$

"Wait...amazing sandwiches, full bar and arcades? Yes please! I love me a good sandwich and when the sandwiches aren't skimping in the meat department, that basically seals the deal. Add in some delicious cheese, toasted and buttery bread, Canal St. Elevates your typical sandwich experience into a glorious satisfaction with every bite. So much so I'm salivating as I'm writing this review.A staff member recommended his top two sandwiches and I opted for both. I tried a South Paw, which had a bountiful amount of cheese and meat. Paired with a crunchy bread and bbq sauce, each bite made my taste buds dance itself to the next bite until I realized I devoured the whole thing wanting more.the bbq sauce wasn't overwhelmingly sweet and the meat, cheese and crispy/buttery bread really helped keep the flavors all balanced. The other sandwich I tried was the Summer Jam, which also was a very enjoyable sandwich. I love me some pesto and these sandwiches couldn't be more different in terms of flavor but equally as tasty! While enjoying these delicious sammies, I got to sit at the bar and enjoy a cocktail. The bartender was very friendly and attentive. As for the rest of the staff, equally so. Next time I visit Dayton, I know where I'll be visiting again :)"

Main Street Social

★★★★☆ 3.9 (10)

"I love coming here! The servers/bartenders are always so friendly, and the food is so good! The space is so cool, and they have lots of game options to keep yourself busy. They also do a ton of really cool community charity and themed events. Will keep coming back for years to come."

Williamstown Marina

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"What a lovely hidden gem on Williamstown Lake! The Mariana restaurant and bar is well worth the drive! The bar service was lovely. Eats were hot and fresh. Definitely a new favorite!"

Alice

★★★★☆ 3.9 (31) • $$

"A very eclectic place with an upbeat vibe. There is plenty of Seating outside and inside . Parking available in a nearby garage on Sycamore about a block south or on Street by meter. Oh if you're curious about their signature cocktails, they have several offerings. The Pomelo G&T was a twist on the old G&T.. ... the Mexcal Mule is spicy. Interesting flavor... especially when I burp it back up. Fun place fun atmosphere and and a fun staff. Stop in to see Sydney!"

Bud's Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (52) • $$

"Very busty at lunch. Great waitress. I had the fish sandwich. It was ok. Nothing to brag about. I hadn't been here in quite awhile. I plan to go back and try the pulled chicken."

Loma’s at the Opera House

★★★★☆ 3.8 (58) • $$

"I came in here on a Sunday afternoon. It was empty. The interior is pretty. My server was wonderful and attentive. The bourbon drink was good. I ordered a Turkey club sandwich. It was a large portion and delicious. I would definitely come back and recommend others to dine here."

Sea Jax Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (220) • $$

"Delicious fresh food. Not necessarily trying to be a seafood restaurant but the fish I ordered was excellent! Cool neighborhood vibe, multiple draft beers on tap, not a large place, but cozy and in demand with the locals. Enjoy a locally owned restaurant!"

Poplar Street Tavern & Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (21) • $$

"Slow after order! Nice atmosphere and clean. Nice neighborhood and friendly staff. Patty melt was good with generous beef patty. Could use more cheese but nice overall. Fish and chips (Frys) were big portions and cooked well! Frys were perfectly crispy and delicious!"

Smoke Justis

★★★★☆ 3.8 (354) • $$

"I love this place - if you haven't had the Smokes Old Fashioned or the seasonal Pumpkin Old Fashioned , you are missing out. Not a biurbon drinker? The pretzels and cheese are the most delicious things imaginable. If you are hungry for something more, I recommend the fry boxes - who doesn't love a box of meat and fries?The service is top notch - if you get a chance, ask Jade about bourbon- you will be in for quite the amazing experience."

Poelking Lanes

★★★★☆ 4 (9) • $

"I went here with my girlfriend Saturday, April 13, 2024. It's an older bowling alley in a strip mall. Upon entering, there is small bar on the right where you can order drinks, food, and play Keno. The bar is small but the drinks and food are reasonably priced and the food tastes good. Service was good and the bartender/server was friendly. The patrons, likewise, were friendly.There are lottery machines conveniently located just outside the bar where you can purchase lottery tickets and Keno tickets. We were told it was easier to get out Keno tickets from the machines rather than the server trying to enter them for us.The bowling alley itself is well lit and nice. It has regulation lanes and a few bowling balls, but the bowling ball selection is limited. My girlfriend and I were able to play one hour, which included shoes, for $32. The price seemed reasonable.The scoreboard machine has a variety of themed options. For example, there was an Angry Birds option where you could play five frames. There are also just straight up options with scoring only and 10 frames of play. It had been awhile since either my girlfriend or myself had bowled. However, we both had a blast and our hour of time went by quickly.This bowling alley is older looking but it is nice, clean and all of the employees were very friendly. I know I've went by this strip mall many times and didn't even know a bowling alley was even in there. It's kind of a hidden gem but I would go again. Service was great and it was not overcrowded. I highly recommend. My girlfriend and I had a lot of fun!"

The Birch in Terrace Park

★★★★☆ 4 (83) • $$

"This is a great spot for lunch. Four of us ladies in the family took my daughter to lunch for her birthday and sat outside. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We started with one of the Birch's specialty cocktails followed by salads and burgers. We lingered over conversation enjoying the diffused sunlight and beautiful weather. My daughter said she and her husband love going there for dinner either at the bar or again outside under the lights hanging from the trees.My one suggestion would be for a little more comfortable chairs outside."

Wings Bar & Grill

★★☆☆☆ 2.2 (45) • $

"Ordered the wings on a Tuesday during their special. Wings were good enough to go back and try some more. It's Batavia y'all."