River Oak Chophouse

River Oak Chophouse

★★★★☆ 3.8 (31)

Jorge V. "Excellent food and service. Menu is excellent..sushi as well. Fish .. fried rice. Japanese beer."

Viva La Fiesta

Viva La Fiesta

★★★★★ 4.6 (18) • $$

Colin B. "Fantastic unique Mexican food that's unbelievably cheap! A fantastic sports bar. They even have a giant mural of Joe Burrow! Off the TV is including 120 inch 4 up screen."

Mirchi

Mirchi

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

Wendy W. "What a gem of a find!! My BFF and I were shopping in Hamilton and stumbled across this new restaurant! The service was great! The staff is friendly and the food is absolutely amazing!!! The serving size is huge: we split a lunch and walked away stuffed! With the purchase of an entree, you also receive a free order of naan! We chose garlic naan and it came out hot and fresh and delicious!I can't wait to come back!!!!"

Rivertown Grill

Rivertown Grill

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (34)

Susan F. "Tried Rivertown for the first time while in town. Food was mediocre. The burger was OK. It tasted like a froze. Patty- I don't know that it is- just on the same par. It had a very strong pepper taste. I ordered it without the bun. Our party had the Ruben as well and it was ok- it was compared to Arby's and Arby's winning. The positives: service was GREAT! Our waitress was very nice, friendly and attentive. It was reported that the crawfish étouffée was "very good." The dill ranch was good as well! It was pretty quiet and there was only one other table. I could see it being a fun place to have a drink or two and meet up with a friend. If you're looking for a place with good atmosphere and service and don't really care about quality of food, this place is right on par!"

Alabama Fish Bar

Alabama Fish Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (177) • $

Ika I. "Delicious fried seafood with excellent value!On my recent ride around Cincinnati, my Lyft driver took the time to recommend this restaurant to me. When I saw the long lines at the counter, I knew I had come across a local favorite!Located on Race Street, this is a take-out only restaurant. Only on street parking is available, but it appeared limited. However, there is a cable car station close by. Uber/Lyft is usually available in under 5 minutes.For the menu, there are only three options available. Each fried fish entree is served with fries, bread, and various condiments, and the serving size is very generous. I ordered the 5 piece Whiting piece, and it was very delicious. Each piece of fish is lightly breaded and fried to perfection. It was crispy outside, and the fish was very tender inside. The fries felt generic, and I would recommend skipping it if you like to save room for the fried fish. As for the service, it was fast, and I received my order in under 3 minutes. My total came to $13, which was a steal given the generous portion of fish. Overall, it is a must try if you are a seafood lover!"

Carlo & Johnny

Carlo & Johnny

★★★★☆ 4.4 (431) • $$$$

Sharaun F. "This was our second visit to this restaurant. We were greeted immediately after entering. We had a reservation and was early, but still had to wait. We were a table of five. I love the antique feel of the property and its historical flair. We were greeted by several staff members while at our table. Our server, a Michael Douglas look alike was helpful and engaging. Our food was delicious overall. The bread was just okay, but I don't like rye. We chose a meatball appetizer that was pared with grits. It was flavorful. We chose a delmonico steak entree and a Duhon pork chop. Our sides were garlic mash and mac and cheese. Our food portions were substantial and we were able to finish our food for lunch the next day. Cookie and cream ice cream was a tasty treat to finish the night."

Spillway Lodge

Spillway Lodge

★★★★☆ 3.8 (77) • $$

Anna C. "Despite being off the beaten track, this place has great seafood and steaks and a nice salad bar, with AMAZING butter!! Trust me. Get the butter Portions are big, prices are small. They don't take reservations so don't try. Either show up at 5 or expect to wait. The service is very good/great. But they're not a corporate trained perfect force. They're humans working their tail off in a busy restaurant. Highly recommend!"

El Herradero Mexican Grill

El Herradero Mexican Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

Gina S. "My in-laws live in Urbana and we asked them if they'd like to have an early dinner. There is such a lack of restaurants in this small town. Literally there's this place, another Mexican restaurant down the road and 'The Farmers daughter" are pretty much all this small town has, except there are several fast food places being most of the choices. I think there might be a "sit down restaurant" downtown but parking is difficult there.So... I didn't take pictures but our food was wonderful! The service was great, and our server was pleasant, on task for any needs at the table and food was priced reasonably. 5 adults with full meals was approximately $75. We had huge portions that only my husband and his dad were able to finish. Compared to Mexican restaurants in nearby towns they are mediocre compared to what we had today. Definitely will be back!"

Welch's Riverside Restaurant

Welch's Riverside Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (40) • $

Mike S. "We ate here twice, a supper and a breakfast. The breakfast was very good and the supper was pretty good. It's nice sitting by the river and watching it Go by. In the morning there was a little fog over the Ohio which made for a nice atmosphere. The atmosphere is typical casual for a Riverside type of restaurant. The wait staff was very nice and efficient.For supper most of us had the fish special which was either catfish or whitefish. The catfish was very good but the white fish was a little undercooked and somewhat mushy. The Johnny cakes cornbread were cold and not great flavor. So the supper was good but not great.For breakfast most of us had eggs bacon toast pancakes and coffee. The eggs were cooked as ordered, the bacon was crispy, and the pancakes were superb. I eat mine without any butter or syrup and they had an excellent flavor despite the lack of those extras. We tried an order of goetta as most in our group had never tasted it before. I don't really like it but I liked their version. For those who don't know goetta is a combination of beef pork spices and oatmeal that is cooked like a flat sausage patty and is very popular in the Cincinnati area.We were two full to try the desserts but they look pretty good. The price for what you get was very good as well. We would definitely go here again if we are back in the area."

Lake Nina Restaurant

Lake Nina Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4 (86) • $$

Marc M. "Great fish dinners to be had here!I ordered the highly acclaimed fish log and the fried potatoes. Both were fantastic and didn't disappoint. They will actually make the fish well done which most fish places won't but I like mine Great Britain style, crunchy and with lots of flavor, this one for the bill for sure. Fried potatoes with onions were good too, showstopper though was the onion rings. Truly GB style! Crunchy, flavorful, made with fish batter and not breaded like the ones you get do often these days. The meal was BIG so maybe if you're going for lunch grab the half log or pan to take some home. Great place for truly one of a kind fish for the landlocked Ohio!"

Quincy's Fish

Quincy's Fish

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (17) • $

Emily S. "Quincy's is a great find in downtown Dayton. If you're in the mood for deep fried fish, or broasted chicken head over to Quincy's! They even have broasted potato wedges that they sell for 40 cents a piece.All the fish orders here come with fries, toast, and grilled onions. You get a good sized portion of fish, and tons of fries. Although the fries were super soggy. I guess both that and the toast were good for soaking up the oil from the fish.I tried both the catfish (catch of the day) and the cod. Between the two, I liked the cod more, but the person who ordered the catfish liked the catfish more. So it's a toss up.The broasted chicken here was great too. Super juicy on the inside. Since they make their food from scratch it can take a bit to get your food. We put our order in before heading over there. They said it would take ten to fifteen minutes, but it took about forty minutes but that's not their fault. They had a big rush of orders before us.The food here is good, but keep in mind if you get the fish it'll be super greasy. And sometimes that's a good thing. wink wink.I'd come back! Oh before I forget, there's outdoor seating in front of the store, and a small seating area inside the store but they have to let you in through the freezer."

Matsuya Japanese Restaurant

Matsuya Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (138) • $$

Mindy H. "Matsuya is absolutely worth a trek to Florence. I loved my first visit so much that I came back 3 times with friends in a span of 2 months! The decor was very cute and felt very rustic. I liked how they had a large tatami room with low tables for reservations. The food was very unique and the kaiseki set gives you a large quantity of food and is definitely enough to share with another person. The sushi was masterfully prepared by their chef and I could tell they took great care in the food they serve. Would say that overall the wait time was a little longer for the courses, which we didn't mind, but if you're in a hurry, probably not the best place to come to. We felt that the quantity of time between courses allowed time to properly digest!"

Tasty Pho

Tasty Pho

★★★★☆ 4.3 (66) • $$

Sabrina D. "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!!"

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (324) • $$

Les R. "Great food and service! And, they have the best tator tots!I made a reservation for dinner while traveling in the area and made my way to the restaurant. Plenty of parking in the shopping center, and the inside is warm and inviting.Beau was my server and was awesome. One of the best servers I have encountered in a while. I was dining alone and he exceeded all expectations. Often when I dine alone, I kind of feel like I am placed as a lower priority with service, or they forget about me. Beau provided the best service and guided through menu and suggestions and recommendations.For food, I went with the Durango Burger, Medium well, and low heat ($16.50). The beef is high quality and the burger is chile spiced, with pepper jack cheese, fried onions, and a roasted garlic ranch dressing. I went with tator tots as the side and they were perfect. Crunchy, delicious, not to greasy, and not overcooked. Took a piece of carrot cake to go (for later) and it was delicious and was nice to have dessert in the hotel.Great location! Top quality across the board and will definitley eat at Firebirds again!"

J J Fish and Chicken

J J Fish and Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

Takell L. "One of many chains in the Dayton area that serves quality food ! I'm honestly surprised the restaurant hasn't been reviewed yet ! One of my favorite places to grab catfish in the city of the Dayton ! It is always fresh (I recommend calling ahead) and crispy ! The dinner comes with a healthy serving of fries and two pieces of white bread. Along with packets of hot sauce, tarter sauce, and ketchup. I always get a side of BBQ sauce to dip my fries in and most recently I tried their spicy garlic sauce which was also good ! They have a lot of options and even a drive thru. It has been my favorite for years and I recommend you all to check it out !"

Mileta

Mileta

★★★★☆ 4 (30)

Madi M. "This spot was a true delight. I was in from out of town trying to find a cool spot that showcased Lexington. This hit the nail on the head.The ambiance in the place was so very cool. Giving posh/ new age jazz club vibes with low lighting and deep moody colors. Very hip. If you told me I was actually at a restaurant in Chicago/ NY/ or Vegas I'd believe it.Service was great. I love a restaurant where staff does not hover. I sat at the bar and all of the bar tenders were kind and gave me enough time to try my food before asking how things were.Lastly the food was wonderful. I wish I lived closer so I could come try the other options. The pastas were all delicious but I opted for the lemon ricotta Fiori. This was a lovely and bright dish. I chased this with the Mi Amaro cocktail which had a nice depth to it but was balanced with Prosecco. I must have been in a lemon mood because I finished my meal with the lemon tart. This was a GOOD portion for the price, the lemon curd was perfectly set and it had this wonderful texture from the pistachio kunafa.All in all this is a great spot for a celebration, a date night, or if you're like me a one person dining experience. You should check this spot out!!!"

Sea Jax Tavern

Sea Jax Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (220) • $$

Heidi M. "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!"

Palmers Fresh Grill

Palmers Fresh Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (340) • $$

Sarah B. "Last night two of my friends and I went to Palmer's to celebrate one of my friends' birthday. It wasn't stifling hot outside so we opted to sit outside so that we could enjoy the view of the lane. I definitely recommend sitting outside if it's possible. I had the peach sangria to drink and it was light and refreshing--perfect for a summer evening. We split the calamari for an appetizer and it was good--not huge portions but the peanut sauce was a tasty change from the typical marinara sauce that you get at most places. I had the Caribbean chicken salad as my entree and it was okay. It wasn't served with very much dressing but I was able to get more from our server. I had a taste of my friend's shrimp and grits and it was outstanding. I would definitely recommend that next time!"

Bugatti’s Ultra Lounge

Bugatti’s Ultra Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3 (45)

Sydnie C. "As I sit here enjoying my leftover Alfredo Turkey Leg (it's that big) and reading other reviews--I think to myself: do they enjoy frozen pre-made cuisine from chain restaurants or do they not know that real, southern style quality comfort food takes a little time! We stepped into this establishment for my husband's birthday, with a reservation for our party of 7 were seated promptly and kindly by Ray and treated like FAMILY. It was happy hour (until 8PM!!!) so all drinks & apps were half off and we ordered it all. Henny glazed wings () & shrimp, chicken street tacos, salmon bites, the huge shareable cocktails + frozen daiquiris, tequila shots, spiked vodka lemonade (). Highly satisfied 10/10 and we were just getting started. For our entrees we ordered: the steak with Mac & cheese and seasoned fries for my husband (), I had the Alfredo Turkey leg () and that Alfredo sauce had a perfect Parmesan + slighty seasoned fresh taste that was giving well trained chef/"what is a can?" energy. Our friends got the lamb chops with dirty rice (dirty rice is the only thing that could use more flavor) + a Caesar salad. And someone else got the Surf & Turk a seafood stuffed & smothered Turkey leg (). Even our friend that is notorious for complaining could not complain! It was all so good. Finally we enjoyed banana pudding that was out of this world and I don't even like banana pudding like that. And cheesecakes. All around this place is fire, I will recommend to anyone I meet and we can't wait to come back for brunch. I read the other reviews about food being slow, but if you can't spend the $$$ on the amazing drinks and apps while you wait for the best lamb chops in the Tri-state (bar The Capitol Grille) then just say that. If your date is not providing the stimulating conversation needed to sustain you until the meal comes out, don't blame Bugatti's my baby!"

EL Potrero

EL Potrero

★★★★★ 5 (7)

Jennifer D. "Solid, clean, fresh take on all of our favorite Mexican/ American dishes. The lunch portion was perfect. At first I was surprised by the unique salsa, but the more I ate the more I liked it. The servers were prompt and pleasant."

Shark's Fish & Chicken

Shark's Fish & Chicken

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (7)

Alesya H. "The food is here amazing here i had fish here last time and it was soooo good. This time i am getting the wings, hope they are delicious as the fish"

Tip Top Wings

Tip Top Wings

★★★★☆ 3.6 (17)

Babette G. "My new favorite hole in the wall. Hard to find but thanks to good reviews tried this delightful restaurant. Staff are friendly, engaging, and helpful. Food was even better. If you are in the area, I recommend you try. Picky eater no problem mix it up I guarantee there will be something you just want to have more of."

Chef Nem Kitchen To Go

Chef Nem Kitchen To Go

★★★★☆ 3.6 (14)

Tina G. "This diamond in the rough can be found in the heart of Avondale where delicious dishes are created for a decent price. Salmon, lamb chops and shrimp are abundant on the menu, over a bed of creamy, cajun alfredo penne or fries. Chef Nem is a gem and a gentleman. He took good care of every customer that walked in with assistance of his efficient staff. No doubt this establishment is ground floor, and it's a small store front with two windows; one to take your order and the other to pick up after they call your phone. Wait time is about 15-20 minutes.They are closed Monday and Tuesday, and we went on Wednesday, so they had a revolving door of hungry customers. (They take orders online as well, though I found it difficult to do).Security mans the narrow and bumpy parking lot and opens the door for customers. Patrons driving in make it make sense for everyone to get in and out without issue. We ordered wingdings with garlic parmesan, which were so tender and perfectly doused in sauce. We also had the salmon cajun alfredo penne. So creamy and seasoned just right. The salmon was a little over grilled but forgiving. They also have asparagus, ya'll!!!!!Chef Nem personally brought my order out to me and opened the door with a smile to exit the building. There's so much more in the menu to try. We will definitely be back!"

Enson Harbor

Enson Harbor

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (154)

Stephanie O. "My family and I had some issues making our reservation at Moerlein recently, so we had to pivot on the playcall REAL fast. There is nothing worse than dealing with a hangry Stephanie. My mother mentioned Enson Harbor because of Chowdown Cincinnati, and we went in. In true tiktok form, "We're Asian Americans, OF COURSE we'll choose dim sum if that's an option!"Walking into the ghosts of Joe Crab Shack's past was a doozy. The building is spacious, but the seating is set up asymmetrically so there's random pockets of space on the dining floor. There were three servers for the entire restaurant - I am absolutely sure that it is hard to staff in general, and especially at a newer restaurant, but it's hard to enjoy your meal when you have three people running around with their heads cut off.The menu is large, and honestly, a little all over the place (like those servers!). They have the traditional dim sum section, "fried" dim sum (which I mean technically holds true, but I'd just call them apps), noodles and rice, and a random seafood boil section. We ordered a plethora of dumplings, as well as the sautéed pork, cha chiang meon, & fried rice. Everything came out as they were made, which was fine. It's actually something a lot of restaurants do these days and it doesn't bother me. What did bother me was how one dimensional the dumplings were. Between the Szechuan, black truffle, crab meat, etc., none of the dumplings were top tier. They weren't frozen from jungle Jim's variety, but they weren't outstanding either.The rest of our items followed the same suit. Was everything made by hand? Yes. Was everything made with love? No, it was all made with obligation. Combine that with the chaotic marathon the servers were half completing, it wasn't the most enjoyable dining experience.Would I come back here? That's a tough question. I want every local restaurant to succeed to the fullest extent - but there was nothing that screams that I need to be back, especially when there are other dim sum restaurants for me to try in the city. I would let you make your own assumptions if you're in the area, but I make no promises it will be spectacular."

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet

Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet

★★☆☆☆ 2.1 (33)

Freyhan D. "Good spot to stop at for some cheap food if you're really hungry. Tasted great but the variety isn't too wide. Dessert was even less of a choice. Management could be a tad less micro-managy but other than that was good. Really weird to do a buffet during Covid though, so if you haven't done that yet, be prepared to be served and try to communicate your requests to the staff. Communication with them was a bit tough, possibly due to language restrictions. All in all a great value spot."

Sichuan Palace

Sichuan Palace

★★★★☆ 4.3 (84) • $$

Dwight M. "I ordered the Chinese eggplant with garlic sauce for takeout. It was amazing! Perfectly balanced spice and overall flavor profile. The eggplant was so good it just melts in your mouth. I would not recommend eating an entire portion by yourself for lunch. Feeling like I have been a little overzealous with my portion selection."

Pier 17 Cajun Seafood Restaurant & Bar

Pier 17 Cajun Seafood Restaurant & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (127)

Anh T. "I like seafood here and fresh oysters Good location and cool restaurant We had 8 people, we call the special large one for big groups"

El Rancho Grande

El Rancho Grande

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (119) • $

Byron S. "A local friend took me to this restaurant and was worth the visit. The service was quick and friendly in greeting and serving us. With a large menu, these was no problem making a selection. The beer was cold and the location had the feeling of Mexico with its decor. I recommend and would return in the future. Enjoy!"

Emery

Emery

★★★★★ 4.5 (119)

Samantha S. "My husband and I tried Emery on NYE and I'm so glad we did! Service and food were top notch. We tried the scallops and short rib for our entrees, and the scallops were our favorite! Not pictured were the donuts we got for dessert but they were just as good as they sound. Can't wait to come back!"

Mi Tierra

Mi Tierra

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (96) • $$

Lyn Y. "I came to NKY for a Christmas visit, and my family brought us here, claiming the fajitas were A+. Being accustomed to top notch Mexican food in Colorado, I doubted any place in KY would knock my socks off, but I was wrong! This place is awesome! The Chips and Salsa were house made and delicious! I had to convince myself to stop gobbling them up to leave room for dinner.I ordered the Fajitas Texanas with Shrimp and marinated beef, and they were the best fajitas I've ever had. They came sizzling on a cast iron with veggies. The roasted tomatoes were soooo good. The side dish with all the fajita fixings was plentiful and delicious! My husband's frozen margarita was also delicious. This restaurant is a favorite of my family's! Highly recommend!"

Moraine Fish & Chicken

Moraine Fish & Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.5 (22) • $

Dave B. "It was an extremely long wait. Almost an hour. But I don't hold it fully against them , as their fryer went out halfway through our order. The food was okay, but definitely not worth the price or wait I'm afraid. Fries and hush puppies were over seasoned and salty. I'd go.back for sure if the wat wasn't as bad."

Cunningham's Creekside

Cunningham's Creekside

★★★★☆ 3.7 (167) • $$

Chris W. "New to town. Decided to head out River Road to Harrods Creek tavern, but Cunningham's was next door. Great whitefish trio and wedge salad. I'll definitely come back"

Wildweed

Wildweed

★★★★☆ 4.4 (28)

Danielle D. "This place is phenomenal. Started off with the oysters, which were extremely well seasoned & tasted very fresh. But I didn't like how they put ice on top of the oyster itself. The chicken tortellini with shrimp was amazing. the sauce was delicious & the flavors were great. For dessert we got the icecream sandwich but it was just ok. it wasn't too sweet but im just not a fan of ice cream sandwiches. Overall the ambiance was nice & they were willing to seat us 30 mins before closing time. The service was amazing!"

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant

Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (25) • $$

Joe M. "My wife and I have walked by the Lucky Dragon many times going to the movies but had never stopped, until today. Visually, the place is not appealing at all. But since the movie let out close to dinner, we decided to try this place and get take out. Quick service. Reasonable prices. Large portions. We ordered a Pork Eggroll, a Shrimp Eggroll (definitely worth the extra 10 cents for the shrimp), Won Ton Soup and General Tso Chicken. All were on par or a little better than most shopping center Chinese take out places. We'll definitely go back. Don't let the look of the place prevent you from stopping."

Merrick Inn

Merrick Inn

★★★★☆ 4.2 (265) • $$$

Micah D. "Amazing birthday meal! We love Merrick. Best steak in Lexington. And we always get the wedge salad. The blue cheese dressing is absolute perfection. Our waiter was prompt and accurate. I love their updated patio area and new inside bar area - it's more casual and modern, but still charming!"