The Most Scrumptious Comfort Food in Cincinnati

Porch Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (610) • $$

"I saw an article about holiday pop up bars and Porch was on the list so we checked it out! It was actually the lobby bar with the holiday selection, not the Porch but it was no biggie! We approached the bar and it was VERY busy but that did not stop the bartenders from being incredibly efficient. I approached the completely full bar and was greeted + my order taken within maybe 20 seconds. All four cocktails were then prepared within a few minutes. We were all very impressed with how quick service was. We all got seasonal cocktails, Gingerbread Old Fashioned, Peppermint Espresso Martini and the Sugar Cookie Martini. Those might not be the exact names but thats the gist of what they were. Now let me say, we were in Louisville for the bourbon trail so we had been doing a lot of drinking throughout the weekend. We had a lot of seasonal cocktails and these (all of them!) were on the top of our list! They were all so wonderful! You know when you get a drink that has an amazing description and then when you taste it, it doesn't taste like the description? Well, this wasn't the case here! Our drinks tasted just like they were described! We loved our drinks so much we considered going back to this bar again later in the night! Take advantage of their seasonal menu while you can!"

Doodles

★★★★☆ 4.1 (521) • $

"Fun breakfast place. Order at the counter, grab a seat and they bring it out to you. Outdoor patio is dog friendly. Had the quiche and biscuits and gravy. All delicious. Coffee was a little weak and self served."

Midwest Best Bbq & Creamery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (324) • $$

"Stopped here for some good food before heading to the Loveland castle. Liked the sliders but LOVED the wings!I got the MB combo (pic is missing one wing... apparently the phone did not eat first this time) with mac n cheese instead of fries. Mac n cheese was just okay. The wings were the star of the show here.Between myself & husband we tried the following wing flavors: G-Funk, Grippos, Cajun ranch, and Honey chili lime. My favorite was the honey chili lime while my husband liked the G-funk.This place is fast casual. You will order at the counter and they will drop the food off at your table. Overall: I liked the vibe, the easy parking, and the wings."

Cedar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (259) • $$

"Absolutely Delicious! Sitting at the bar for brunch - it was perfect! Service was amazing!"

Sugar N' Spice

★★★★☆ 3.7 (226) • $$

"What is not to like here? A sparkly shiny chromed diner takes you back to the good old days. Once you enter you will be enthusiastically greeted and seated. The interior is very colorful with chrome and mirrors everywhere. Love the seats in pink, aqua and a light yellow. So cool. Their advertised specialty here are whispy thin pancakes. Even so I am not a huge pancake fan, I figured I'll give it a try. I ordered a combo plate which game with 2 eggs, meat of your choice and 2 pancakes. The pancakes come in several flavors and they also have a flavor of the week, which was lemon poppy when I visited. Of course I went for the lemon poppy, a decision that proved to be very delicious. My waiter was attentive without hovering. A great skill in my oppinion and much appreciated. He asked if I wanted to order anything else and then brought the check. The check was presented amidst a basket of tiny rubber duckies. Apparently you get to chose a duck to take home with you. How cute. The tough part is deciding which duck to adopt. I settled on a white dragon ducky just because. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for a fun atmosphere, great food and service and of course the rubber ducky."

Kitchen 1883

★★★★☆ 4.2 (153) • $$

"I've been here for lunch before but never at a time to order off of the brunch menu until now. Their chicken and waffles were top notch, the chicken was so crispy! The cheddar grits were also super good, they would be even better if the cheese was more melted on top! Great for a family outing- will definitely be back!"

Mel-O-Dee Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (170) • $$

"The food is great very large portions. The service is great. Lots of people working. Take care of your drinks. Homemade bread is awesome. Too easy to get into wheelchair accessible. Lots of people when we are there."

Hitching Post Kellogg - World's Best Fried Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.1 (131) • $

"Incredible fried chicken! I live in California now but make it a point to pop in whenever I am back home in Cincinnati. Call ahead to avoid the wait if you are picking up! And get the macaroni salad."

1Eleven Flavor House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (119) • $$

"1Eleven Flavor House is very inviting. Their staff greets you as soon as you open the door. They're very friendly and attentive. My choice of seating had been the bar. Their fried okra will put Church's to shame anyday. My drink of choice had been a sweet delicious Strawberry Lemondrop. They even made jerk Salmon for me although this isn't on their menu. This Jerk Salmon, Garlic Mashed Potatoes w/ Mac N Cheese entrée is "stop what you're doing/call now to place your order entrée." All items were fresh, decadent and tasty. 1ELEVEN Flavor House delivers top tier customer service and delicious quality food."

The Eagle Oxmoor

★★★★☆ 4.3 (70)

"I sat at the bar and ate dinner. The bar is pretty big and it was filled with people. A lot of people had the peach jalapeño margarita so it must be good but I decided to just get a glass of sauvignon blanc ($8). I also ordered the quarter white chicken ($10), collard greens ($5) and macaroni and cheese ($8). The Mac and cheese was really good! I like the chicken best with the spicy honey. It gave it a nice sweet heat."

Biscuit Belly - Middletown

★★★★☆ 4.4 (65) • $$

"Yum! I knew the food would be delicious due to visiting other locations. This spot was consistent and the team was super friendly to my son and I.I am happy with the Basic Biscuit with bacon and their coffee had great flavor. I appreciate the big mug and to go containers are made available for coffee and leftover food. Today we added the Bonuts, deep fried small biscuits covered in cinnamon with a side of glaze. We also added the gravy train, which would be best as a shareable for 4 people or someone's meal. The sausage gravy is great. The gouda gravy is a bit more savory, similar to beer cheese.This location has plenty of seating and parking in the shared lot. I loved that during our visit it wasn't overly full. The team at the counter was fantastic and they also checked on us to take away plates. We had a great time lingering in our booth. The tables were nicely cleaned up as well as the self serve station and bathroom. We'll be back!"

Grandma's Pancake House

★★★★☆ 3.5 (100) • $

"Oh my goodness ! When I came to this place while visiting Shelbyville I loved it. It's cute and cozy inside and feels like home despite me visiting from way out of state. The service was so nice and quick and made me feel so welcomed. The food was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. When I come back to Shelbyville I'll be sure to come again!"

C&M BBQ Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (61) • $

"Craving west Indian cuisine and I was referred to C&M's. My meal was great. They offer housemade bbq sauce that range mild to HOTT. You can dine in but for the space available, takeout may be best. I wish the side portions were larger but the cornbread make up for it."

Round The Corner Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (69) • $$

"Great place, literally around the corner from New Pal High School and just off the main drag! Stopped in for a late supper after the Westfield at New Pal Football game! Food & service were great and the live entertainment was top notch too! We had wings, a salad, and the Chicken BLT! And a couple of cold draft beers! Got in and out efficiently but definitely not rushed! Was a great find and really hit the spot! Highly recommend if you are out this way!"

Halal Homestyle Chili And Bourbon Chicken

★★★★★ 4.7 (18)

"Well, here's another hidden gem in Dayton!We didn't stay and eat here, but we may in the future. The employee in the front was very friendly and polite. When he found out it was our first time visiting the restaurant, he gave us samples of a couple items before we chose what we wanted.The to-go size containers are very different between the small and large. Though I really just wanted the spicy rice and bourbon chicken, the large size is almost a double portion of the small size... And you get one more side. I recommend the large size! ...it was way too much food for one sitting... I had enough leftover to make two small portions of lunch for work! (I'm not complaining about "too much food, by the way)!I'm not usually someone who likes a lot of sauce or anything much poured over my rice, but the combination of those three items was heavenly.Heck yes, I'll be back and will order that again! I am excited to try the other menu items too, but our lunch today was a real winner."

Franco the Foodie

★★★★★ 4.9 (13)

"Well I came back lol still without my husband...guess I'll have to force myself to go again ::eye roll:: lol...we did take out this time. Ordered it through messenger on Facebook and provided a pick up time. Order was ready promptly (they will text you when it's done and I was waiting in the parking lot). The sauce for both the lobster ravioli and the stuffed shells were so creamy and flavorful! The pasta was magnificent and tasted homemade!! We were so impressed! The stuffing for both the shells and the ravioli were plentiful. Franco the Foodie has spoiled us again Can't wait to come back with my hubby--I promise to bring him next lol"

Raquel's Restaurant and JK's Food Truck

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Such a nice restaurant in Salem IN! The owners are so nice! My favorite menu items are --- the salmon salad, the salmon Pattie's and their pickle fries"

The Eagle OTR

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"Hands down, the easiest review I've ever written about a chicken-based lunch experience.The chicken sandwich was, without a doubt, the best I've ever had in my life. My family couldn't stop raving about the Mac & Cheese--they unanimously agreed it was the best they've ever tasted. The cornbread was simply irresistible, and the chicken itself was excellent--perfectly cooked and seasoned.The service was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant's ambiance was warm and welcoming.Highly recommended!"