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Cincinnati, OH

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SagoSee Sago Video ($$)
(96 ratings)

1004 Delta Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 321-0982
citrusandsago.com
  • Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang
    curried beef stewed for hours; served w/ side of peanuts, egg, spicy pickles, coconut rice, tamarind sambal; tradition is to mix all items together to eat; looks good
  • Roast Duck
    roasted & oil-crisped skin duck topped w/ Hoisin sauce; served w/ noodles & veggies; looks good
5.0 out of 5
96 ratings
serving Malaysian dishes w/ influences from European & Asian flavors showcasing a broad experience & unique style; "it's a passport...to Malaysia" -Guy Fieri
BakersfieldSee Bakersfield Video ($$)
(1466 ratings)

1213 Vine St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 579-0446
www.bakersfieldtacos.com
  • Milanesa Torta
    chicken cutlet, black beans, salsa verde, arugula, avocado lemon mayo served on telera roll
  • Short Rib Tacos
    braised short rib, queso fresco, crema, white onion, radish, cilantro
4.5 out of 5
1466 ratings
opened in 2012; serving up authentic, Mexican street fare & a selection of over 100 tequilas & American whiskeys
Graeters Ice CreamSee Graeters Ice Cream Video ($)
(146 ratings)

2704 Erie Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45208
(513) 321-6221
www.graeters.com
As Seen On:
Top 5 Restaurants, Episode: "Best Ice Cream"
  • Black Raspberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
    all-time best-selling flavor; an absolute "must-try" for anyone new to Graeter's; looks good
4.5 out of 5
146 ratings
#5 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ice Cream); since 1868; made w/ 18% butter-fat cream in old-fashioned French pot freezers (where air is not whipped in); multiple locations
Kiki College Hill ($$)
(120 ratings)

5932 Hamilton Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45224
(513) 541-0381
www.kikicincinnati.com
  • Pepe Meshi
    "fancy Rice-a-Roni"; rice, noodles, chicken broth, chicken skewers, plum sauce, seaweed; "you've found magic...that is my kind of jam" -Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Pork Gyoza
    pan-fried dumplings filled with ground pork; served w/ side of ponzu dipping sauce
4.5 out of 5
120 ratings
since 2019; husband-and-wife team fusing the art of Japanese cooking w/ gentle flavors w/ an American twist; "Our mission is simple: We serve what we want to eat." (from its website); James Beard nominated
Arnolds Bar & Grill ($$)
(360 ratings)

210 E 8th St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-6234
www.arnoldsbarandgrill.co...
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "Cincinnati, OH"
  • Yo Mama Burger
    burger, American cheese, geotta (German sausage patty), potato cake, sunny side up egg, chipotle mayo; "it's probably one of the best meals ever" -Casey Webb; looks good
4.0 out of 5
360 ratings
est. 1861; institution w/ old-school fixtures, dark wood, walls plastered w/ art & a cozy patio; "decor must be seen to believe" (from its website)
Blue Ash ChiliSee Blue Ash Chili Video ($)
(225 ratings)

9565 Kenwood Rd Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45242
(513) 984-6107
www.blueashchili.com
  • 6-Way Chili
    spaghetti, chili, chopped onions, kidney beans, cheese, deep-fried battered pickled jalapeno peppers
  • Chili Philly
    Philly cheesesteak topped w/ chili; looks good
  • No Freakin' Way Challenge
    2.5-lbs of spaghetti, 2.5-lbs of award-winning chili, crowned w/ 2-lbs of shredded Cheddar cheese & 1-lb of jalepeno caps totaling 8-lbs; challenge: eat in 60 min
4.0 out of 5
225 ratings
since 1969; Other Recipes: Walnut Chicken
Incline Public House ($$)
(847 ratings)

2601 W 8th St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45204
(513) 251-3000
www.inclinepublichouse.co...
  • Cherry Pepper Poppers
    cherry peppers stuffed w/ cheddar cheese curd & wrapped w/ bacon; served w/ fig jam
  • Chicken & Waffles
    spicy breaded chicken breast, serrano-corn waffle, maple-bacon butter; available for brunch only
4.0 out of 5
847 ratings
top of hill dining room featuring panoramic views of the Ohio River & downtown Cincinnati
Island FrydaysSee Island Frydays Video ($)
(197 ratings)

2826 Short Vine St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45219
(513) 498-0680
www.islandfrydays.com
  • Escovitch Snapper
    whole snapper, deep-fried & dipped in seasoned vinegar bath
  • Jerk Chicken
    marinated for 24 hrs; looks good
4.0 out of 5
197 ratings
since 2009; restaurant & catering business serving Jamaican cuisine; owner/chef was a former Univerity of Cincinnati football star who used to cook for team mates before getting hurt
Knockback Nats ($$)
(400 ratings)

10 7th St W Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 621-1000
  • Smoked Wings
    smoked for 3 hrs & finished on flat top w/ homemade wing sauce
4.0 out of 5
400 ratings
#9 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); neighborhood bar serving BBQ
Lucius QSee Lucius Q Video ($$)
(338 ratings)

1131 Broadway Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 421-4227
luciusq.com
  • BBQ 3-Way
    spaghetti topped w/ brisket chili & cheese
  • Pendleton Porker
    sandwich w/ pulled pork, pork belly, onion bacon jam, smoked cheddar, Carolina Gold; looks good
4.0 out of 5
338 ratings
Midwest barbecue joint with a modern-industrial vibe serving authentic BBQ, southern sides, and live entertainment
Melt Eclectic CafeSee Melt Eclectic Cafe Video ($$)
(597 ratings)

4100 Hamilton Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45223
(513) 818-8951
www.meltcincy.com
  • Vegan Chili
    using textured vegetable protein instead of ground beef; "so delicious even the carnivores crave it!" (from its website); served 3-way (on spaghetti & topped w/ cheese); owner/chef likes to add Sriracha sauce; looks good
  • Yeehaw BBQ Sandwich
    chicken, Seitan or Tempeh w/ roma tomatoes, housemade Pico de Gallo (fresh roma tomato, minced jalapenos, cilantro & finely chopped red onion, drizzled w/ lots of housemade BBQ sauce & melted nuenster on a whole wheat hoagie; (vegetarian & vegan options available); looks good
4.0 out of 5
597 ratings
since 2005; serving gourmet sandwiches & salads including a large variety of Vegan, Vegetarian options; moved from original airing location (4165 Hamilton Ave); Other Recipes: Coconut Lime Chicken Stew
Pho Lang ThangSee Pho Lang Thang Video ($$)
(745 ratings)

1828 Race St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 376-9177
pholangthang.com
  • Banh Mi Dac Biet
    house specialty; banh mi sandwich w/ headcheese, pate, BBQ pork, Vietnamese bologna, pickled cucumber, cilantro, garlic mayo in a baguette
  • Pho (Noodle Soup)
    Guy got Dac Biet pho (rare steak, meatballs, brisket, tendon, tripe) w/ rice noodles & 20-hr beef broth; looks good
4.0 out of 5
745 ratings
opened in 2010; at Findlay Market (oldest market in Ohio...in 1852); moved from airing location (114 W Elder St)
Skyline Chili ($)
(377 ratings)

290 Ludlow Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45220
(513) 221-2142
www.skylinechili.com
As Seen On:
Guilty Pleasures, Episode: "The Deep Fried!"
  • 5-Way Chili Spaghetti
    steaming spaghetti covered w/ homemade chili, topped w/ beans, onions & a mound of shredded cheddar cheese; looks good
4.0 out of 5
377 ratings
est. 1949; multiple locations
Taste of BelgiumSee Taste of Belgium Video ($$)
(1233 ratings)

1135 Vine St Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 396-5800
www.authenticwaffle.com
  • Belgian Pretzel
    served w/ side of beer-cheese
  • Belgian Waffle
    Belgian way is to eat it plain; looks good
  • Carbonnades
    Belgian beef stew; beer-braised beef, frites, salad
4.0 out of 5
1233 ratings
opened in 2011; started in 2007 baking waffles at the back of a produce store at Findlay Market...a few weeks later it was so popular he had to find his own place; official waffle of the Cincinnati Reds
Terrys Turf Club ($$)
(891 ratings)

4618 Eastern Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45226
(513) 533-4222
  • Burger w/ Burgundy Wine Sauce
    top seller; burger is multi-spiced including "Grains of Paradise" & comes w/ Swiss cheese; looks good (and sloppy)
  • Filet Mignon Chili
    50/50 pork loin and filet mignon, plus ground chuck (for fatty flavor); looks good
4.0 out of 5
891 ratings
crazy-fun outside decor, inside is full of neon
Camp Washington ChiliSee Camp Washington Chili Video ($)
(289 ratings)

3005 Colerain Ave Map It!
Cincinnati, OH 45225
(513) 541-0061
www.campwashingtonchili.c...
  • Chili spaghetti
  • Chili
    sweet & salty tomato-based w/ bull meat round; served minimally on spaghetti ("two way")
  • 5 Way Chili
    spaghetti, chili, beans, chopped white onions, shredded Wisconsin cheddar cheese; looks good
3.5 out of 5
289 ratings
#65 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. 1940; James Beard Award (American Regional Classic); open 24-hours a day, 6 days a week; chili ordered 3-way (spaghetti+chili+mound of shredded cheese), 4-way (+onions or beans), or 5-way (+onions+beans)
Cincinnati, OH   (16 restaurants - Include Closed)    

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