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Otto's, Covington, KY

Otto's

4.8
4.8
1690 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Opened in 2003, Otto's serves American and Southern inspired fare in the heart of Covington's Mainstrasse.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 491-6678
  • Website
    http://www.ottosonmain.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

Available Everyday at 4:00PM

Smalls

  • Fried Green TomatoesUS$12.00

    Panko breaded w/ horseradish ranch

    • FlatbreadUS$13.00

      Brie, figs, shaved country ham, arugula, local honey

      • Brussels SproutsUS$10.00

        bacon, brown sugar

        • BurrataUS$14.00

          Roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, toasted baguette

          • MusselsUS$16.00

            Sauce charmoula, cilantro, toasted baguette

            Soup & Salad

            • Tomato Dill SoupUS$7.00

              • Brie BerryUS$12.00

                Fresh mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, brie & blue cheeses, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette

                • Roasted Carrot SaladUS$11.00

                  Roasted carrots, ricotta, salsa verde, candied pumpkin seeds, honey

                  Mains

                  • FiletUS$45.00

                    Seared beef tenderloin, sauce bordelaise, bacon-blue cream, asparagus, fried herb potatoes

                    • Pistachio Crusted HalibutUS$41.00

                      Goat cheese & pear risotto, hazelnut cream sauce

                      • Sea ScallopsUS$36.00

                        Seared scallops, roasted asparagus & shiitake mushroom risotto, smoked tomato aioli

                        • Cajun Cream PastaUS$24.00

                          Sautéed red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, spinach, roasted chicken, cajun cream sauce

                          • Southern Fried Pork ChopUS$29.00

                            Hot bacon slaw, mustard demi glace

                            • SalmonUS$30.00

                              Thai chili glaze, roasted asparagus, sweet potato fries

                              • Braised Short RibsUS$35.00

                                beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted carrots, jus

                                • Shrimp & GritsUS$27.00

                                  Sautéed onion, shiitake, cherry tomato & red pepper w/cajun white wine sauce over fried bacon & blue cheese grit cake

                                  Dessert

                                  • CheesecakeUS$10.00

                                    W/ strawberry curd & pistachio

                                    • Bourbon Bread PuddingUS$8.00

                                      Last updated: 14 November 2023

                                      What 1,690 people are saying

                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                      4.8
                                      4.8 based on recent ratings
                                      • 4.8Food
                                      • 4.8Service
                                      • 4.7Ambience
                                      • 4.6Value

                                      Noise • Moderate

                                      Diners' Choice Awards

                                      • Cincinnati / Dayton

                                        American

                                      • Cincinnati

                                        American

                                      Review summary

                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                      Otto's consistently impresses with "fantastic food" and attentive service, making it a favorite dining spot. The menu delights with standout dishes like the pistachio-crusted halibut and fried green tomatoes. Despite occasional noise concerns, the "inviting atmosphere" and accommodating staff create a memorable experience. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or special celebrations.

                                      1,690 Reviews

                                      1. Christy

                                        Cincinnati

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        I went to try the fried green tomatoes! They did not disappoint. The surprise treat was the tomato pie!

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                                      2. Mark

                                        VIP

                                        Cincinnati

                                        24 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        24 reviews

                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Excellent lunch menu with a variety of selections. Ended up our group of 5 only got 2 different lunches but they were all liked! Fun place with a great ambiance too!

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                                      3. Brad

                                        Cincinnati

                                        4 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        4 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Great atmosphere and wonderful staff. All 4 of us loved our meals

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                                      4. Samantha

                                        Louisville

                                        5 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        5 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        What a cool, good energy atmosphere. We loved the mimosas and brunch! Would recommend!

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                                      5. Holly

                                        VIP

                                        Cincinnati

                                        16 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        16 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Always good… four people joined the clean plate club! Carly was a wonderful waitress! On the ball and a wonderful & cheerful attitude !

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                                      6. robert

                                        Cincinnati

                                        3 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        3 reviews

                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Otto's has always been very good. The food is very consistent. I highly recommend.

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                                      7. Kurt

                                        VIP

                                        Cincinnati

                                        37 reviews

                                        4.0

                                        37 reviews

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        1. Overall 4
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 3
                                        Good food all the way around ( roasted carrots ,flatbread, shot rib and the steak filet,.
                                        Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
                                        Hello Kurt! Thank you so much for your review! Hope to see you again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager

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                                      8. OpenTable Diner

                                        Baltimore

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Brunch was absolutely amazing. The lemon blueberry pancakes were fantastic! Our server was absolutely amazing, I sadly forget his name, but he was so sweet!
                                        Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
                                        Hello! Wow, thank you so much for this lovely review!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience with us for brunch yesterday. It appears that your server's name was Greg. He's wonderful! I'll be sure to pass along your kind words regarding his service. We'll see you next time for dinner! :) -Alex Klein, General Manager

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                                      9. Steve

                                        Cincinnati

                                        5 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        5 reviews

                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Food was great.. everyone enjoyed their entrees/apps. Our servers were nice and available but not instrusive. They were busy and had a nice holiday buzz of happy customers inside! Well done- will come back!

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                                      10. amy

                                        VIP

                                        Cincinnati

                                        4 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        4 reviews

                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Delicious food and great atmosphere! We’ve dined here many times and the food is consistently wonderful!
                                        Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
                                        Hello Amy! Thank you so much for your review!! We'll see you next time! :) -Alex Klein, General Manager

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                                      FAQs

                                      Otto's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 491-6678.

                                      Otto's is rated 4.8 stars by 1690 OpenTable diners.

                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                      Make a booking

                                      2 people
                                      19:00
                                      Booked 51 times today

                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                      Google Map for Otto's

                                      521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329

                                      Additional information

                                      • Area
                                        Covington
                                      • Hours of Operation
                                        Mon, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
                                      • Price
                                        $31 to $50
                                      • Cuisines
                                        American, Southern
                                      • Dining style
                                        Casual Dining
                                      • Dress code
                                        Casual Dress
                                      • Parking details
                                        None
                                      • Payment Options
                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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