The Most Scrumptious Wine Bars in Cincinnati

Third Perk Coffeehouse And Wine Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (42) • $

"Love the new location of Third Perk! I think this is a much better location downtown, in the Fire Blocks district that's taking off. The lattes here are my favorite in town!! The Bombeck with chocolate and raspberry is my favorite!! So flavorful. The chicken salad croissant sandwiches are flavorful. I look forward to trying the salads soon. And pretty soon they will be serving wine again. So many great small businesses right around the corner. Space Three fitness center on the same block for working out and then coffee after at Third Perk. Lots of more to come for the Fire Blocks district."

Somm Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 (128) • $$

"This has become our favorite restaurant. All the food are phenomenal and the staff are always so nice. The chef(s) are all very talented. We have never been disappointed with our meals. We love how they rotate the menu every week. The manager Dan always come to say hi. Overall, we just love the food, attentive services and cozy environment. We will keep coming back."

SOB Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4.2 (261)

"We had an exceptional experience for our first time at SOB! Our server, Matt, was very knowledgable about the steaks and gave us great recommendations for each course. We ultimately went with the Japanese crab cakes for an appetizer, the domestic wagyu filet, the Brussel sprouts, the au gratin potatoes, and the go bananas dessert. All of it was phenomenal, though our winners were definitely the crab cakes, steak, and bananas dessert; we found both side dishes to be a bit oily. From start to finish, our dining experience did take about 2.5 hours due to a large party that night, and the wait for food felt a bit long because there wasn't music playing for most of the time we were there. The friendliness of the waiter and the quality of the food will have us returning!"

Abigail Street

★★★★☆ 4.4 (533) • $$$

"Came in for dinner on a Friday night. All of the food was excellent - we had the day's hummus, bouillabaisse, and broccoli, along with a couple of cocktails. The bouillabaisse is my absolute favorite, and it was a hit with both of us. Very tasty, a little spicy, and good enough you'll want to lick the bowl.The restaurant was busy and filling up, but pleasant, with enough room at our table, and we were able to have our conversation. The service was brisk, but polite, and our questions about wine pairing was answered with some hesitation, but with a satisfying result.One star has to come off because this restaurant has begun charging a fee for using a credit card. This is a vulgar practice that has no place in high-end dining."

Cork N Crust

★★★★★ 4.6 (116) • $$

"First time here and certainly not our last. Food was delicious and drinks were sooo good. Some of the best wings I have ever had. I was licking my fingers and didn't even care. The pizza was even better!! We will be back soon!!"

20 Brix

★★★★☆ 4 (264) • $$$

"Great ambience = upscale but relaxed. Great service (Jennifer). This is oenophile's paradise. I do not typically drink wine but did a flight here and they were all excellent.Blackberry Old Fashioned was great as well; though I had to mix it so it was mixed very well at all.Deserts were all great, but their specialty is a blueberry-lemon cake that is phenomenal."

iZen's Drunken Bento

★★★★☆ 3.9 (310) • $$

"I've walked by this place a lot, but had never been in until a friend suggested we give it a try. 5 stars on value. Dine in is at 50% of menu prices, so the tuna roll is only $3.75??? Are you kidding?For a sushi place, the food was brought out very fast, and the spicy lobster roll was maybe my favorite roll I've ever had! $5 cans of beer, some nightly specials, and a fun college campus vibe. This spot is on my list for a quick great value sushi meal."

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (324) • $$

"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!"

Commonwealth Tap

★★★★☆ 4.3 (58) • $$

"Updating review because I had forgotten I had ever even reviewed before, and now I have more glowing to do. You guys, I realize now work in Norton Commons, so I'm biased, since is the closest nearby watering hole when the day ends. BUT. There are so many wines, it's overwhelming at times. In the good way. The bourbon selection makes the wine list look minuscule. And the beer is not to be laughed at. The whole reason I'm updating, though, is the staff. They are so. Nice. So nice. Knowledgeable, without being pretentious or too knowledgeable that they confuse the patron. So friendly, be it your first, fifteenth or fifteen hundredth visit. Funny. They are the reason behind the neighborhood bar vibe, and it makes all the difference. Rave over!!"

Eighteen at the Radisson

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (279) • $$$

"I hate to post this after I've heard so many good things about the brunch.But here is my experience.... First if you have food allergies, just say no. Nuts are located in like two spots and I got sick because of cross contamination. They have a lot of breakfast choices but none of the eggs seem to be whole eggs, just egg mix and lots of carb items.We were seated in a section with no server, so that was disappointing since we had a hard time getting anyone to bring us drinks. Everyone was friendly but the lack of organization was disappointing. Over $40 a person for the brunch, which is what I paid for an all you can eat seafood buffet in Myrtle beach."

Iris Read

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Need a natural wine by the glass or bottle? The former owner of Pleasantry is offering a terrific selection with good advice. We went to shop at Fern and had to stop in for a sploosh!"

The Wise Owl

★★★★☆ 4.2 (149) • $$

"Was headed over to Stone Creek for dinner but saw this little Bistro when I parked. Always check out a wine bar and The Owl Wine Bar is a great little spot.They have a unique and divert wine list by the glass, most of the economical variety. Menu is small Tapas Style with some featured entries. Have the bruschetta tri of which the olive tapenade is excellent!Sandwich of the day was Jerk Chicken Burger and was also excellent!All food is fresh prepared. This a great place to stop after work, stop for a tapa and wine, or as I a light business dinner."

Cru Gastro Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (34) • $$$

"Nice and relaxing spot for wine and great food. Just a special place to spend quality time. And besides the wine beg exceptional, the food is great."

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab

★★★★☆ 4.4 (313) • $

"Charm, outside seating, great coffee options and booze. Spectacular! This hidden gem will check all the boxes for you. It's a great place to work on your laptop or chill with friends. The first time I went, I got a glass of wine and I saw someone drinking a delicious coffee drink. Upon inquiry, I found out they make a really good Irish coffee. It is now my favorite.The service is so friendly and the vibe is upscale. I love it here and always visit when I'm in Cinci. Lovely!"

Crafts & Vines

★★★★★ 4.7 (52) • $$

"Great little place in Covington for a date night or girls night! We were looking for a place in Covington with outdoor seating and heaters to go to after dinner and came across this little gem. The staff was super friendly and the place is cozy. They also have a back patio outdoor area with 3-4 tables it looked like. The inside is small, but also has space for 3-4 tables socially distanced.Reasonably priced wines and beer and you can do flights! I love trying a bunch of different wines so flights were a perfect option. I tried a flight with 2 red and 2 whites. They had a Montepulciano on tap so I had to try it! I don't normally see many places with a Montepulciano where the majority are brim the Abruzzo region of Italy. For my flight I had the La Vite Montepulciano, Lobetia Tempranillo, Pratsch GrunerVettliner, and the Christophe Coquarf Rose. I enjoyed them all and recommend the Montepulciano if you like reds that are simple, earthy and smooth. They also offer charcuterie boards and lite bites! Perfect for drinking the night away :) We will come back for happy hour or girls nights again soon, especially with the weather getting nicer."

Ray's Wine Spirits Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (109) • $$

"Diamond in the rough!!This place shines when we were looking for a good meal and a quick beer. Wine & beer selection is outstanding. Wine store connected offers even more selection! Bravo"

Grassroots & Vine

★★★★★ 4.6 (63)

"A great little place we drive to in Ft. Thomas to listen to Jill and Bobbie. It was a great date night with great tunes with Jill and Bobbie.We were able to get seats next to the window and able to talk and hear the music. The service was great and very attentive. Food was also great and even Barb the owner stopped by and checked on us.We started off with a Mediterranean platter as a shareable made of garlic roasted hummus, olives, pickles, veggies, warm pita. The hummus was delectable as it was handmade. Pickles and olives were not too vinegary. Warm pita was perfect.We also split a Roasted Beet SaladRoasted beets, artisan green mix, goat cheese, candied walnuts, house vinaigrette. The salad was delicious with yummy beets and a very mellow goat cheese. The candied walnuts completed the ensemble. Farmhouse Flatbreads with House garlic sauce, fired roasted tomatoes, roasted portobello mushrooms, zucchini, red peppers, red onion, mozzarella, goat cheese, balsamic drizzle, fresh basil. Great presentation and excellent combination of flavors.Highly recommend this to looking for a pub / restaurant with a nice atmosphere."

Mom 'n 'em Coffee & Wine

★★★★★ 4.7 (138) • $

"I drive from Harrison to come here for breakfast and/or coffee pretty regularly. Their avacado toast is the best I've ever had. The garlic aioli on it is ridiculously good. (You can actually buy a jar of it--highly recommend.) I haven't had a bad meal, and I've tried like 4-5 different things. The staff ("Mom" who owns it with her grown kids) are hardworking, accommodating, friendly, sweet, and helpful. They're always doing yummy seasonal changes, listening to customers, and clearly put so much heart into ALL their locations around the area. "Mom" is always working on something when I'm in there. I love her energy.Oh! Also, the pastries in the case are to die for. They usually sell out, but that egg nog puff pastry they have around Christmas is fire!Great place to grab coffee and work. Lots of places to lounge and the interior has a great vibe. I've been meaning to go to their other location near me because apparently they have different menu items that are equally delicious.FOREVER a customer!"

Overlook Kitchen + Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (57)

"I had a great dinner here and hope more people try this place because I honestly feel like it's an overlooked restaurant (pun intended)! It's in the Summit Hotel so you can walk through the hotel and see some cool art on your way up to the restaurant. The restaurant is on the 4th floor, but there's 9 floors, so I was kind of confused why they didn't put the restaurant at the top. But all of their (huge) event space is on the 4th floor, so maybe that's why. My friends and I came here on a Wednesday night at 7:30 for Cincy Wing Week, which was also the night of the huge snowstorm. When we walked in, there 3 people having drinks at the bar, and a completely empty restaurant. Such a bummer, because the space is huge, so maybe the snow scared people away? They have an extensive craft cocktail menu, and we were all very happy with the drinks we ordered. They also have a decent selection of local craft beer.We ordered quite a few items off the menu and loved everything we had! Tots + dip - these were awesome. They are similar to a small hashbrown and so good!Butternut squash soup - super flavorful and deliciousEverything wings - again, awesome! They're served with a mustard aioli that offsets all the everything spices nicely.Roasted brussels sprouts - these come topped with caesar dressing, breadcrumbs, and parmesan. The caesar dressing isn't overpowering and the brussels sprouts are perfectly roasted.My friends had the seared salmon and smash burger and they said the fish and burger were cooked perfectly.I would definitely come back here to try more items!"

El Bronco

★★★★☆ 4.3 (12)

"Excellent food and margaritas. The chips were warm and fresh, the salsa was flavorful (mild-medium spice level), and all entrees were delicious. The service and prices were great as well. The only thing that wasn't top notch was the guacamole. It was average in taste, but I did like the presentation in the tortilla. I normally rate Mexican restaurants by their guacamole. This one tasted like the premade stuff from a grocery store. I give it 3 out of 5 stars which would normally bring my overall rating down, but everything else was so good, I'm sticking with 5 overall. I would definitely go back!"

The Park Pour

★★★★☆ 4.3 (126) • $$

"Love the veratality of this place! Coffee, spirits, delicious food, lovely patio, free parking, and great service. What more can a girl ask for?I stopped by in the late afternoon for a snack and a latte to give me a boost of energy before dinner. My vanilla latte was exactly what I was looking for and did not disappoint. My coworker and I ordered the whipped goat feta appetizer with pita and veggies for $15 and it came topped with seeetie drop peppers, micro greens, and extra virgin olive oil. We would have licked the plate clean if we hadn't been sharing it. While I don't live in the area, I would absolutely come back to further explore their menu, grab a a drink and/or bite with friends, family, or even by myself."

Second Story Bar

★★★★★ 4.7 (47) • $$

"This place is adorable and has a tree in the bar. There is so much space to relax play cards and enjoy a drink. They have a huge outdoor space some of it shaded some not but it's so homeyThe drink menu has so many great options. I had the Paloma delicious"

Brix Wine Bar & Bistro

★★★★★ 4.6 (112) • $$

"Went there last night with my best male friend to celebrate our common birthdays . We do this every year but usually find a new and different location that we have never been before This year he wanted to go to brix and since I have been there several times I thought it was a good choice on his partLove the atmosphere and personal attention from the experienced staffDrinks were well prepared and reasonable in priceFood was good but not greatThis is a nice place for a first date or meeting with friends for cocktails and lite dinner"

Ambiance Wine Bar Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (11) • $$

"This is a very small little house in Springboro converted in to a cafe/wine bar. We initially sat inside but felt a little claustrophobic so we moved out to the front patio to one of their three tables. We ordered the bruschetta to start. For $13 we were underwhelmed. We got a pizza and it was decent. The crust was very thin like a tortilla. The wine selection was decent. We may go back but it isn't a favorite."

Unwind Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (186) • $$

"Popped in before dinner on May 4th and were surprised to be greeted by life size cardboard Yoda and Chewbacca cut outs, Star Wars decor, and Star Wars playing on the TVs. The staff sure know how to have fun with it the date! We sat at the bar and the staff were attentive and knowledgeable of the wines on menu. The ambiance on this particular night was a bit quirky as it still had the modern and cozy wine bar aesthetic underneath the Star Wars decor."

Knowledge Bar & Social Room

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)

"This place is gorgeous. The atmosphere is opulent. Now the drinks are crazy good and Kyler the bartender is an entertainer. My drink at the end was smoked. What a show"

Wayfarer Tavern

★★★★★ 4.9 (21)

"Wow! What a great addition to the food scene in Cincy and a big win for the growing Dayton, KY Business District!Wayfarer lived up to the hype. It's a cozy and warm space with exposed brick, fun tavern-style lighting and classic pizzeria tablecloths. I've been lucky enough to enjoy this pizza at two pop ups, but it was even better once the tavern opened. All the details were thought of here--cocktails with a nod to Dayton's history, unique ingredients, and that wonderful cheesy crust. We tried the Ouef Mayo, which transported me back to a Paris cafe instantly. I can't wait to work my way through the snack menu. Don't sleep on the pizza though. The Pickle Power is incredible, and I'll have a hard time straying to try others. The service was so attentive, even during the soft open, and my server recommended a great wine to accompany our food. Our kids gave the thumbs up too, which is no small feat coming from my picky 9-year-old. We can't wait to go back!"

Grove Park Grille

★★★★☆ 3.9 (329) • $$

"Came in for a work event, but was excited because I've been meaning to come check it out! Everyone I came with enjoyed their meal and service was great! I am excited to come back when the weather is nicer because they have a very cute outdoor patio too!"

Annata Wine Bar and Cellar

★★★★★ 4.8 (26) • $$

"Super cute and cozy! Perfect for a girls night or an intimate date night. Located in the heart of O'Bryonville. Plenty of street parking available. They have a number of wines available (but no moscato)! I got a peach Bellini, it was tasty but not the best I've ever had. I came for a small gathering with a women's group and the staff was friendly and accommodating. They do offer lite bites, cheese and crackers and salads. Definitely come check it out!"

Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.2 (60) • $$

"Excellent lounge ambiance. More on the upscale side. Great cocktails and live music on the weekends. Recommend the Whiskey Sour and Old Fashion. I really like that they enforce a dress code to enter. My only qualms were that I did see dress code exceptions be made, which I wasn't very fond of. If I'm in a button down and leather Calvin Klein dress shoes, I should not be seeing anyone in a hoodie, sweats and pepto-bismol pink crocs... Also there should definitely be more seating options available. High top tables near the entrance that are first-cone-first-serve would make it feel much more welcoming. Getting stuck standing near the restrooms was not ideal. All in all, really great spot. I'll definitely be back! (I'll just keep in mind to reserve a table next time though)"

Oakley Wines

★★★★★ 4.6 (40) • $$

"A beautiful space perfect for tasting new wines with amazing service. I decided to stop by after having dinner at a nearby restaurant and was seated at the bar. Reservations were required for large parties (3+). The server was extremely knowledgeable of all the wine and spirits on the menu and made amazing recommendations which resulted in me purchasing a bottle of wine to take home! I'm glad I stopped in and will definitely visit again."

Clough Crossings

★★★★☆ 3.7 (48) • $$

"Great good great service. Cozy, casual romantic American fare. Food was well seasoned and came out quick. We had a seasonal flatbread, I had a couple $5 margs for their Thursday bar special (they were perfect), he had a burger with everything and I had the pan roasted chicken sub mashed potatoes instead of rice. Delicious!"

Galo's Italian Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (209) • $$

"Excellent service and food. Beautiful setting and great value. My daughter is a new student at the local school and I look forward to the next 4 years to sample the entire menu."

Rusk Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (156) • $$

"This is a great pick. It is never too busy so you can always get a table. They switch out their menu often so you can try new things. They have good cocktails too"

Razzo

★★★★☆ 4.3 (41)

"Go to Razzo! This place is amazing.We have eaten here twice. We stopped late on a Wednesday night after a night downtown. Ordered the Patate, Cacio, and the Margherita pizza. The patate was wonderful, cheesy, and with a perfect sauce that has a little peppery finish that was wonderful. The cacio my wife swears is the best in the city. The pizza is great, crunchy and a great sauce with a good amount of cheese and some basil. We've all been somewhere with a menu that just has too much stuff and most of it isn't good. This place has a small menu that ensures each dish is perfect and not overly complicated.Service was perfect and can't be complained about. It might get a little noisy with a full dining room. But a 9 pm dinner it was us and a few parties and it was an amazing environment for a nice meal. Go here, go often. Enjoy a great meal with a simple menu with everything you might want."