Mouthwatering Hot Dogs in Cincinnati

SENATE

★★★★☆ 4 (463) • $$

"Coming home from shopping in Cincinnati and we found this gem. It seemed unique so we wanted to try it. Very quiet late on a Saturday night. Inside is spacious. Casual yet classy. To start, we ordered the fried dumplings. They have a pork filling with a sweet chili and cream cheese drizzle. They were very good. Think crab rangoon but with pork. I ordered the Lindsay Lohan hot dog with goat cheese and onions based on the servers recommendation. It was very good. Very different from any toppings I've had on a hot dog. They do cut the hot dog in half to cook. I do wish they left them whole so you get the "snap" of a good hot dog. My husband ordered the chicken tikka hot wings. There are 6 to an order and they are a good size. The sauce was good but lacked a punch of flavor. As our side, we ordered the cheese curds. They were very good with a cheese pull that is very satisfying. Server was great. Kept our drinks filled and was happy to give recommendations. Overall, recommend giving them a try. The menu is very unique and has something for everyone."

Bourbon's Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 (254) • $$

"Checked out this place for dinner the other night. We got the dynamite shrimp as an appetizer & it was delicious! Fried shrimp & the sauce on it was a little spicy and terrific! They have quite a menu from chicken, salads and burgers. I got the in & out burger. It had cheese and sautéed onions and their signature sauce. It was double patties as well. Loved it & loved the sauce! The fries were beer battered- my favorite kind, but I've heard they do very good gluten free fries there too! The ambiance was cool! Lots of bourbons behind the bar & a classy cocktail menu. One side of the restaurant is smaller with a small bar and the other side is much larger with another bar area. Didn't try a cocktail this time just had a beer, but I will definitely be back! Our service was also excellent!"

Dairy Kastle

★★★★★ 4.6 (194) • $

"This fun, cash only frozen treat experience only runs a few months out of the year. If you are in Louisville and craving a Dole Whip then this is your spot. The team consists typically of a few high schoolers serving up sweet treats. The location is small and popular so come prepared to stand in line for a while there will be plenty of fur babies available to enjoy while you wait."

Mad Mike's Burgers & Fries

★★★★☆ 3.9 (262) • $

"Great service and great burgers! Ashamed that I've lived in the area for so long and only recently made my first visit (carry out). The burger was delicious and the fries were as well. The man working the counter was friendly and helpful. Inside was quite nice and next time I will try eating in. I usually have good luck with metered street parking in this area but there are a couple of surface lots nearby. It's a good value too, their prices don't seem to have increased the way similar fast-casual and sit-down spots have. My new favorite burger spot in the area- give them a try!"

Milkman

★★★★☆ 4.3 (169) • $$

"If half stars were a thing, I think 3.5 would be perfect for Milkman. To start, you walk in and order at the counter. They have a cooler with a pretty good beverage selection. There are a handful of diner-style table for sitting and you seat yourself after ordering. The menu has 4 or 5 burger options and then a slew of a la carte toppings (each with a fee). We got a Spicy Burger and a Cowboy burger as well as a chocolate shake and a side of fries. The burgers were pretty tasty. Truthfully, they kind of tasted like Five Guys burgers, which is where my lower rating comes from. Also, the fact that each topping is an additional price can make it a relatively pricey meal. The shake was the best part of our meal, that was delicious. The fries were also quite tasty. They were crispy and well seasoned. Overall, for the price and selection, I'm not sure I would go back."

Dixie Chili

★★★★☆ 4.2 (162) • $

"We have a Airbnb up in Northern Kentucky and have ate all the Cincinnati chilies, this one is the best! Big menu cool atmosphere and a rich history. Go try it you won't be disappointed."

Rush Off Main

★★★★☆ 3.7 (151) • $$

"A had a pick of the place. Love the decor as a Cubs fan! The waiter was quick to take a drink order and make suggestions. I got the Da Beef with hot peppers. It was packed with beef! Chios were a little sweet for my taste, but good. A nice meal for a bad day. Give it a try if you're a sports fan or looking for Chicago style food."

Crazy Dogs Grill

★★★★★ 4.6 (88) • $

"Love Crazy Dogs! You can choose from every hot dog topping and combination imaginable, yummy fries and sides, and more! Food is always hot and freshly prepared. Service is friendly, and they always make you feel welcome and appreciated! Dining room is super clean and comfy! Great place all the way around!Our favorite is the Chillicothe Dog!P.S. The only thing that would make the dogs even better is a warm, toasted bun!!"

Dairy Del

★★★★☆ 4.2 (105) • $

"We are new to this location. We came 15 minutes before closing. We were met at the drive thru by a very polite young man that took our orders. He named off all the Sunday flavors for my husband. He got the butterscotch. After seeing a photo on another review of cookie Sunday I had to have that. The cookies Sunday came with 2 soft warm cookies fudge topping and whipped cream. It did not disappoint. My husband enjoyed his butterscotch Sunday. We will come again"

Chicago Gyros & Dogs

★★★★☆ 3.6 (124) • $

"Don't make the mistake of thinking you can eat the giro in your car: overloaded and delicious!Great lunch place!"

Mr. Genes Dog House

★★★★★ 4.5 (55) • $

"As a Chicago native this is the best example of a Chicago hot dog in Cincinnati. Others have tried and failed."

K & W Drive In

★★★★☆ 4.1 (46) • $

"So excited to have my first soft serve ice cream in five years!! All because someone decided to offer GF cake cones. So happy. Thank you!!!They also offer a wide variety of great food and treats! Though I didn't see nachos on the menu and I think that's a necessity!"

Jolly's Drive-In

★★★★☆ 3.8 (50) • $

"Same place different name. I dont do hamburger or hot dogs but heard they had good shakes. What they didnt mention is only like 3 flavors ....basic. i got chocolate and it was good ... but i was expecting much more selection. You park and they come to your car. .. menu was super small. No place i would eat and wont be back."

Home Run Burgers

★★★★☆ 3.5 (56) • $

"I have never been here before but every time I pass the building, I don't really think I've seen it busy in here before. Had I not been craving a burger, I don't believe I would have stepped in. The burger itself was extremely greasy on top and the burger looked smashed as if someone leaned on it. Burgers aren't pretty foods though so I wasn't expecting a master piece. The fries were just ok. When I tried to eat my burger, it just fell apart from the soggy bun to the poorly constructed sandwich components. I enjoyed the flavor though I could only fit in pieces of the deconstructed burger so it wasn't cohesive. I can say that I prefer Five Guys but the staff here at Home Run are so much nicer. It is convenient since it is close to campus but I'd have to be in a mood to visit again."

Dixie Dairy Dreem

★★★★☆ 3.5 (55) • $

"Throw back to the warmer summer days. Dairy Dream has gigantic soft serve ice cream portions for pretty cheap prices, with all the flavors and mix ins and sundae options. Pretty unassuming little spot, and just a couple of picnic tables. I always drove past it in the way to work and finally decided to swing by and try it out. Glad I did because it's a nice little motorcycle ride up from my house. They have food as well but we will have to try that next summer!"

Lucky Dog OTR

★★★★☆ 4.1 (19)

"The service was great but the food was horrible. My fries tasted like they were out yesterday and just heated up and I ordered two Coney dogs and only received one. I ordered inside for anyone thinking I got it delivered."

Sam's Hot Dog Stand-Lexington Green

★★★★☆ 4.1 (15)

"Always a winner with my hubby and me. Only place in town we can find a chili dog with slaw... the traditional way we roll for our dogs. Whenever we think hotdogs... we always think Sam's! Thanks for keeping it simple and delicious and for giving us all options!"

Mama Dee's Coney Island

★★★★☆ 3.6 (16)

"Mama Dees Coney Island was delicious! I'm not too keen on trying new restaurants but the food here was great and fresh! First time I went, I had the steak pita and I ate off of it twice because it was so big! The next time I went, I had the double bacon cheeseburger which was delicious also! Not to mention they have kool-aid which was not too sweet and not too tart. I would have posted a picture of my burger but I ate it before I could lol. Definitely a great restaurant to visit. Also, the cashier is great. Pretty sure that she's one of the owners but she's awesome!"

Five Guys

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"The hubby & I go here a lot the food is always as we order it hot fries are always fresh I really can't complain staff is always helpful & friendly."