Discover the Best New Restaurants in Cincinnati

by The OpenTable Team

Updated 23 October 2019

The "Queen City" of Cincinnati has flourished into an exciting Midwest hub for everything from business and culture to sports and cuisine. The best new restaurants in Cincinnati contribute to the blossoming culinary scene, serving locals and visitors with a wide variety of superb meals. But where are the city's smartest, savviest diners headed out to when they're looking for the best new restaurants in Cincinnati? Welcome to the Tastemaker 15. Here, we've gathered information from in-the-know diners to put together this list of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati. From modern bistros and classic burger joints to wine bars and fine dining, the best new restaurants in Cincinnati have something for everyone. Grab a table in the Queen City and enjoy!

Crown Republic - Gastropub

4.8

4.8 (1562)

$30 and under

American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

This small-plate downtown favorite is one of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati. With a modern, airy vibe and a menu full of eclectic tastes, Crown Republic is the spot to go for a relaxing meal in the city. Be sure to start with the famous "everything knots," with everything-crusted knots and whipped vegetable butter. Pasta dishes include pappardelle with bolognese and ricotta gremolata and squid ink tagliatelle with lump crab and lemon. For an excellent accompaniment to dinner, try the "tipsy beet" cocktail with beet shrub, vodka, and cucumber.

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Tim

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful experience at Crown Republic last night. Our daughter has several food allergies and the staff was superb in helping her navigate her choices and making things work for her. The food and service were outstanding!

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BRU Burger Bar - Fort Mitchell

4.7

4.7 (355)

$30 and under

American

Fort Mitchell

About the restaurant

This exciting location in the heart of Cincinnati serves up some of the best burgers in the city. The creative burger menu has a full slate of selections. Go for a standard "Bru Burger" with bacon, tomato jam, and caramelized onion. Go French with the "Provencal," featuring basil aioli, herbed goat cheese, and marinated red onion. Go spicy with the "Melt Your Face," featuring habanero hot sauce, habanero jack cheese, and jalapeno. There's also the double bacon burger for meat lovers and the garlic three-cheese for cheese lovers.

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Ervin

Dined on 19 Jan 2025

Service was exceptional, our server was patient with us as we met our niece and her daughter and were catching up with our family. She checked on us to make sure we have everything we needed. The food was excellent. Noise level was satisfactory as we came at a slower time and people were spread out Overall, a very good dining experience.

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Bru Burger

Tano Bistro - Hamilton

4.7

4.7 (951)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Hamilton

About the restaurant

The nearby suburb of Loveland is home to one of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati. Head there in the nice weather to enjoy the unparalleled outdoor seating and view at Tano accompanied by the restaurant's farm-to-table favorites. Grab an Ohio beer with dinner, like the Rhinegeist Truth American IPA or the Dayton Beer Company "Java Man Cometh." For dinner, grab the "Braveheart" filet mignon with bacon and gruyere gratin or the eggplant linguine with marinara and pork fennel.

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bobVIP

Dined 3 days ago

A great Valentines Day dinner. The special menu was awesome. The food and service are always great. Our favorite place.

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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Centerville, OH

4.8

4.8 (5357)

$30 and under

American

Centerville

About the restaurant

For great wine and great food, Cooper's Hawk is the place to go in Cincinnati. One of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati, this location of the national favorite boasts plenty of wine flights for every taste. Try the Master's flight, curated by the Cooper's Hawk master sommelier. The restaurant also features signature cocktails and the wine-barrel aged farmhouse Cooper's Hawk Ale. For dinner, go for the Dana's parmesan-crusted chicken with tomato basil relish or the Cooper's Hawk chicken giardiniera with house-made pickled vegetables.

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David

Dined 3 days ago

My wife and I love Cooper’s Hawk. Great atmosphere, the food is amazing, and their wines are very good. We really enjoy going for a wine tasting followed by dinner. Excellent environment for a date night or a night out with friends. Highly recommended.

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Filet Mignon

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Braised Short Rib Risotto

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Crispy Brussels Sprouts

Black Rock - Beaver Creek - PRIORITY SEATING

4.5

4.5 (1452)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Beavercreek

About the restaurant

Black Rock features one of the more engaging and entertaining dining experiences in Cincinnati. Diners at Black Rock cook their fresh steaks right at their tables on a 755-degree volcanic rock. It delivers plenty of customized taste. For even more fun, stop into Black Rock during its famed happy hours every weekday. Diners will find specials of domestic beers and craft favorites alongside house wines and well drinks.

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Keagan

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food and staff the food came out fast and the steaks were perfect not cheap quality ribs were amazing great experience

Sacred Beast Diner

4.7

4.7 (1834)

$30 and under

American

Over the Rhine

About the restaurant

A hip and upscale restaurant in the middle of Over-the-Rhine, Sacred Beast is a charming place for refined diner favorites. For breakfast lovers, the "Breakfast All Day" menu is king. Try the Guetta breakfast. The Cincinnati-favorite oatmeal sausage comes with hashbrowns and sunny side up eggs. There's also a full burgers and sandwiches menu, boasting a fried mortadella sandwich alongside a "Dirty French" sandwich. For a German taste, try the Milwaukee-style bratwurst with sauerkraut and Dusseldorf mustard.

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BillVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had an amazing brunch this morning. The deviled eggs were so tasty. The lemon ricotta pancakes that my MIL had were delicious. The goetta breakfast that my wife and I had was the best breakfast we have had in a long time. Service was excellent with Caitlin.

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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Salmon with Brown Butter

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Chicken Schnitzel

Street City Urban Gourmet

4.2

4.2 (650)

$30 and under

American

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

This lively Irish spot in the center of the city is one of the best new restaurants in Cincinnati. A perfect place for a hangout with friends or some dinner with family, Street City is a chunk of Dublin in the middle of the city. With lots of wood paneling and traditional Irish decor, this is a snug and cozy spot for dinner or a few Guinnesses. Go for hearty entrees like Scottish salmon, smoked short rib mac and cheese topped with Cheez-its, or shepherd's pie with sweet corn and potatoes. Fretboard beer-battered cod includes Irish potato chips, apple slaw, and tartar sauce.

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Jennifer

Dined on 1 Feb 2025

Tyler and Kyle were wonderful, food was amazing! Love the entire atmosphere, great for a night out!

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Experience

Happy Hour Every Day All Day! (lounge area)

Experience

Wine Thursdays