The Most Delectable Sports Bars in Cincinnati

Winchell's

★★★★☆ 4.2 (428) • $$

"Stopped in for brunch. They are having the roof redone so it looked like it might be closed due to big crane out front. It was open. We were seated quickly and our server was Ryan. The noise was nonstop from the roof being redone. We got pancakes,eggs, hashbrowns, sausage,biscuits and bacon between us. Everything was very tasty and cooked as we ordered. They kept the coffee flowing as well. We would return once construction is done to avoid the noise."

Adriatico's

★★★★☆ 3.8 (371) • $$

"I look forward to Adriatico's each time I visit Cincinnati. Terrific, clean, well stocked bar with friendly staff and patrons. Great bar to hang and watch games. I love the thin crusted pizzas. This time had the Spicy Italian pizza, a shot of 1800 Reposado, and a cold draft PBR. Recommend!"

Tried & True Alehouse

★★★★☆ 4.1 (310) • $$

"Good food, great service and an upbeat atmosphere. LOVED the onion rings especially! I'd like to come back sometime when they have live music."

Keystone Sports Review

★★★★☆ 3.9 (329) • $$

"This kid wears big boy pants! They're the player of the tournament in Williamsport come August. Pitchers whimper on the mound and outfielders take two steps back, for a dinger is imminent.Pundits will often mention the "Best Wings in Indy" comment. It's there for a reason. My trustworthy carnivorous fly-fishing male compatriot, Stone, lost his KSR v-card tonight. Mere moments after housing ten wings in utter efficient silence he was asking who wanted to return later this week.Blue Cheese is not for everybody, I get it. For the few strong (and wise) souls who are, pair this with some Honey Hot chicky chunks and thank me later. Even if you lean towards the favored ranch, both dippables are house made luxuries worthy of a drive down pothole lane.Keystone Sports Review isn't cute. The owners of this place broke their own fist to claim the "hole-in-the-wall" certification. Any review that scores under four here bemoans their own lack of tenacity. Can't teach grit nowadays, huh? I don't care if you're vegetarian or just plain soft, come sink teeth into this cuisine and learn something about yourself. This is working class therapy."

Dilly. Bistro, Bar & Bottle Shop

★★★★☆ 3.8 (319) • $$

"I came here with a friend on Wednesday for dinner. We were able to sit outside and it was a wonderful meal. The waitress greated us by brining us water. I had the chicken parm and my friend got wings. We both got the sweet potato fries. All of the food was delicious! I would get the same thing all over again. The sweet potato fries are a must no matter what you order."

Galvin's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (235) • $$

"We visited Galvin's tonight. The bone-in wings and buffalo chicken dip were both great choices. Our waiter David was attentive and fun. The atmosphere is nice."

The Manhattan Project

★★★★☆ 4 (239) • $$

"The food was generous and the bartenders are awesome! It is super busy but they are working so hard to serve us. Food was tasty and beers were cold. Perfect combo! Love it here!"

Papa's Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (198) • $$

"It's a little bit hard to find as it is in a strip shopping center set pretty far back from Hwy 46. I used GPS navigation to find it is easily as you have to bear to the right if westbound on IN 46.The greeter will offer you a high or low table. I ordered the Chicken Tenders Basket which came with EIGHT tenders, coleslaw and fries. The coleslaw was excellent and so were the tenders. The tenders didn't have too much batter and were fried to perfection.I had made a list of places in Columbus previously that were rated high on Yelp for lunch. This place was my third place I stopped today and it was the most accommodating. I'm glad I found this lunch spot."

The Works Brick Oven Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (273) • $$

"Food is delicious. The staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is really relaxed."

The 859 Taproom and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (226) • $$

"Stopped in to give it a try and didn't expect such a crowd! Many folks were there because it was a Bengals night! We had a short wait, but the staff was friendly. There were two of us dining. I got the chicken tenders with onion straws, and the other person got the buffalo chicken wrap and tater tots. We both ordered unsweetened iced tea. I wasn't a fan of the tea, so I exchanged it for a half sweet half suit. That was really good. We ordered the brussels sprouts as an appetizer and they were absolutely fantastic! Our meals came and my onion straws were cold and not very tasty so I swapped those for tater tots, which were delicious. My chicken tenders were also really good. My friend really enjoyed the wrap and tater tots as well. The service was a little on the slower side but again they were super busy.I will definitely be back since my experience was overall positive. The brussels sprouts are well worth it and I look forward to trying other menu items. Sidenote: it is family friendly, and good for small to larger groups."

Arthur's - Anderson

★★★★☆ 4.1 (181) • $$

"This place has THE best burgers, hand down. Tonight was a Tall Stack kinda night. This is a "put on your condiments, smash down and go to town" kind of burger.Be warned, you better have an appetite because this is no joke. 2 five ounce burgers, cheese, bacon and whatever else you ask for...oh yeah and a mess of fries to go with it. So, snout up and dig in!I finished it, desserts to go and a waddle to the car. I always have a great meal here...and you should too."

Twin Peaks

★★★★☆ 3.6 (209) • $$

"We had to park across the street with our work truck and trailer but we were close enough to make it easily . The service was prompt , the servers understood the menu and helped out. The prices were affordable. The atmosphere was great for a construction crew or a business lunch. The food was good and affordable and it was a good experience ."

O'Bryon's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (183) • $$

"My friends and I O'Bryon's. I lived in an apartment across the street for a year and miss it because of how close I was to this place.O'Bryon's has good bar food and cheap beer, but really where they excel is the service and how clean it is. Sometimes when you go into a place like this, it isn't well kept which is off putting for me. O'Bryon's was always clean when I was in there so it gave me confidence to be a frequent customer. So all that PLUS a rooftop patio?! I mean, come on. I recommend a trip here for any occasion really, just know it's often loud."

Kitty's Sports Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (128) • $

"Came to kitty's for a cold beer and food and stayed for the ambiance, friendly staff and the owners are incredible. Not to mention the delicious pulled brisket sandwich!! Will definitely be coming back for seconds before leaving Cincy. Don't sleep on this place!!!"

Mac's Pizza Pub Mainstrasse

★★★★☆ 3.8 (140) • $$

"Good food but the service was subpar.Went to pick up food around 1hr to close but they couldn't get their heads together to get my order straight. It was also not like the place was packed. Maybe about 7-8 patrons max."

The Clubhouse Sports Grille

★★★★☆ 3.7 (144) • $$

"Food is fantastic and a typical sports bar and great service. I recommend the to all my friends."

Bennett's Publical Family Sports Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (122) • $$

"I have been to Bennett's 3X now and every single time the food is absolutely delicious! Made to order and full of flavor. I always get sat quickly as well which is a bonus. The bar is surrounded with tvs but there's also a side room for a more intimate feel if that's your preference. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because when I was there last all the servers were sitting at a corner table just socializing and eating food (right in front of all of the customers!) instead of doing that out of eyesight. Also, whoever served my friend and I last time just seemed very MISERABLE and only smiled at us once we paid and she dropped off the check (interesting timing). The food will definitely have me coming back, hopefully with better service in the future."

Holy Grail Tavern & Grille

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (252) • $$

"Service was top notch! The food was okay. I had the double decker club with fries and hubby got the steak Philly cheesesteak sandwich with fries. The fries were perfect and my sandwich was great. The hubby's was pretty pain and tiny for the money we paid. We would go back again but maybe not on game day."

Putters Sports Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (154) • $$

"We get take out from Putters every 2 weeks or so and it's always so good! My husband loves the burgers and boneless wings and I'm a fan of the buffalo chicken salad. Everything they make is fresh and it's seasoned very well. It's not like a cookie cutter salad or burger. On the occasions that we have eaten in the service is always pleasant and quick. That means there's a great kitchen staff in the background! Good food, good people all the way around!"

Sinners & Saints

★★★★★ 4.5 (82) • $$

"Although it's now called Home Court Tavern, you'll still find the great smoked meats, salads and homemade tots you've enjoyed with a wide selection of beers, bourbons and craft cocktails served on a pleasant patio with the Ohio River in the distance."

Tickets Pub & Eatery

★★★★☆ 3.6 (125) • $$

"Nice change of pace here as I am not a fan of bars or alcohol. Expecting bar food, I was surprised with the offering here. My sister had a steak with diced potatoes that she thoroughly enjoyed. On recommendation, I had the Philly Cheesesteak that was served in a pita with waffle fries on the side. It all tasted great and the service was very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to returning to try other entrees as they have a lot to offer."

Mac's Pizza Pub

★★★★☆ 3.7 (118) • $$

"Food and service are good, but I am not willing to return for other reasons. Let's just get this out there, and Yelp will likely remove this review shortly after it posts, but this place is gross. It is dirty. It is a dive. Has a dive bar feel rather than a restaurant feel. I was thinking that since this is on the edge of Mariemont it would be nice - it is not. If you do not heed my warning and go here, do not let your eyes wander around the room - food stains on blinds, cobwebs above the door that have been there for five years. Everything feels sticky. Gross. We visited last weekend and we were sweating in the dining room. It must have been in the low to mid 80's. You also risk your life going in / getting out of the one-car wide lane to get back to the parking lot. I will stick with the Blue Ash location."

Putters Sports Grill

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (147) • $$

"Nice service. Food good. Lots of people. Great local place. Wings were pretty good. Not too floppy. Hot buffalo wasn't that spicy but tasted good."

O'Bryon's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (91)

"Never disappoint of this place. Good bar food,great services,great atmosphere,decent prices and very cozy places."

Barleycorn's Lakeside Park

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (158) • $$

"My family and I dined here for lunch after touring Northern Kentucky University. I ordered the Chicken Salad Sandwich on a Pretzel Roll with Onion Straws and a salad with Honey Dijon dressing. My husband and son both had a burger. My sandwich was really good, though the bun was a little tough in places. The onion straws were just OK, as some were a little overcooked and others were a little undercooked. The salad and dressing were great!My main complaint was that service was really slow, and we were on a little bit of a time crunch. Our server, however, was extremely courteous and friendly, and she kept the refills coming. Overall, I really enjoyed our visit to Barleycorn's. I hope to have an opportunity to return when we're not in so much of a rush."

BANNERS Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (79) • $$

"We wanted somewhere to watch the football games and this was a great spot. They have a nice indoor/outdoor patio. The place was packed, but we found 2 seats at the bar. Hubs had a beer. He had the grilled pork entree with spicy slaw and mixed vegetables. I had the smoked meatloaf with Brussels and Mac N cheese. The Mac N cheese was the star. It was super gooey and cheesy and the shells were perfectly tender."

Martino's

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (136) • $$

"When you're trapped inside because of Coronavirus, sometimes you end up ordering food from somewhere you might not have before. Not that I had anything against it, I just didn't know much about it (besides maybe perception of it from my college days). All I know now is that they can make one helluva stromboli! This meal was huge. I definitely saved half for a separate meal. I will say that the price still felt just a little high. it was roughly $15/calzone after toppings... but again, probably worth it for the the fact that I got two meals out of it. The ricotta cheese in mine really made the meal!From what I understand after reading the other reviews, Martinos is a Pittsburgh-Fan sports bar, so I would probably stay away on game days. Regardless, They know how to make a mean stromboli and I'll definitely order one again sometime!"

Blind Squirrel

★★★★☆ 3.7 (97) • $$

"Stopped at this restaurant a few times, ate there again Saturday and was blown away. Quick service, delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. Staff was attentive and friendly. Food was hot and fresh and didn't feel like we were in a hurry. Already can't wait to go back!"

Berd's Grill & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (76)

"I came here with my EAA Chapter pilot friends. They have been here a couple times, this was my first and I feel bad because I didn't take any pictures, not even if my food. There was 7 of us at the table and the waitress took very good care of us. All I heard was how big the portions were. Then I seen some food come out and I will say, unless you order the soup it was large servings. I seen sandwiches that were very large and a chicken salad that was very good. I order the Italian chicken that was basically an open faced chicken Parmesan on bread with fried pepperoni and it came with fries. They had cheap beer and Hamilton water that if you know, you know. The best tap water in America. I can't wait to come back and try the massive nachos I heard about."

Mi Lindo Jalisco Mexican Restaurant And Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (64)

"We came here on a rainy Sunday afternoon. This restaurant is located in a strip mall on Miamisburg Centerville road. Don't let that dissuade you. This restaurant has several high ratings on Yelp. Billed as the Best Mexican Restaurant in Centerville, I would tend to agree. The atmosphere is like many Mexican restaurants, festive and bright, but I believe that's where the similarities end. For one thing, we were seated very quickly and the waiter was very attentive. He brought our drinks and tortilla chips with salsa very fast. Menu choices in this restaurant are extensive. This includes a variety of vegetarian options. You'd be hard pressed to find such choices at comparable Mexican restaurants. I got the Grillchangas with grilled steak which is a variation on Chimichangas. The portions were very lofty with sides of refried beans, rice, and lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream. The grillchangas are covered with mild but zesty white cheese sauce which tastes awesome. It's kind of like white jack cheese but not too spicy. The flour tortillas are fried perfectly and they were very good and taste homemade. This is unlike most Mexican chain restaurants which have a pre-made taste. I was throughly impressed!My girlfriend got the shredded chicken Taquitos Tapatios. She was equally impressed and these taquitos are twice the size of many you see at the grocery store. The dish comes with four of these.We both got takeout boxes as the portions are very generous. I highly recommend this restaurant and would recommend you come with an appetite. You will not be disappointed. With a huge variety to choose from, I believe there is something for every palate! Extremely friendly staff, fast service and great food make this a must do dining experience. Give them a try. I recommend and will go again!"

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (99) • $

"During Covid we've had to be very careful due to our daughter being medically complicated. That has meant a LOT of marginal take out trying to support local joints that just don't exactly know how to do takeout right. Pepe's is NOT one of those. Their service is always 15 minutes. The food is 100% on point. The value for portion size is great and we order once a week now because we trust it to be good! We like Pepe's so much that we drive across town even though Mi Mexico is 2 minutes from us! Pepe's is totally worth the drive. Superior food, quality and quantity! Highly recommend them over and over!! Their food is literally so good we don't even stop to take pics! ‍‍ETA: writing this review made us crave Pepe's so we ordered takeout and remembered to take pics before we started inhaling our food!! LOL"

The Garage Pub & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (99) • $$

"We love the garage pub for live music most nights of the week (maybe every night?) They have a great patio in the summer and allow dogs out there. My favorite is the sweet potato fry wedges. They come with caramel dipping sauce but the best move is an order of house-made ranch. Really order the ranch with anything. It's so good. They should bottle and sell it. Street parking in downtown Columbus is usually easy unless there is an event going on. This is one of our favorite spots as locals and we hope to see you there!"

El Barril Mexican Sports Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (64) • $$

"Great service and tasty food. I had the chicken charro burrito. The house salsa is fresh and plentiful. The weather was great, and they had the windows wide open. Our waitress was excellent too."

The Rusty Keg Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (73) • $$

"Excellent service, food was great and served promptly even though they were busy at lunch time. Prices were reasonable"

MVP Sports Bar & Grille

★★★★☆ 3.6 (86) • $$

"So entering into MVP you will find a pretty large sports bar kind of place. They have live music on the weekends and open stage on Wednesdays. We went on Monday of Cincinnati Burger Week. They didn't seem as though they were overly prepared. Our server was not familiar with the beer special along with having no clue what kind of drafts beers they had. She only knew the brewery but didn't know what type of beers they had nor did she offer to find out. We ordered beers and two of us ordered the jalapeño cream cheese burger and a Sargent pepper cheese burger. We had tater tots and fresh cut French fries. Overall the burgers were tasty. The Sergeant Pepper was the preferred out of the two. The food was good and I would recommend stopping in and giving it a try."