Brunch & Lunch

Brown Bear Bakery

Over-the-Rhine

Originally providing custom pastries for large catering orders and businesses, Brown Bear is becoming a brick and mortar for all of Cincinnati to love! Creating scratch made pastries, desserts, and baked goods highlighting seasonal and local ingredients. Streetcar Stop #6: Hanke Exchange Station, 12th & Main

Address: 116 E. Clay Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Condado Tacos

The Banks

Condado specializes in build-your-own tacos in the $3 to $4 range, offering protein options such as chorizo, chicken, beef, pork, shrimp and vegetarian choices. Condado also offers offers its house-made margarita in seven flavors along with eight specialty margaritas. Streetcar Stop #1: Cincinnati Cyclones station, The Banks

Address: 195 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 263-1172

Crown Republic Gastropub

Central Business District

An American gastropub, with small plates and everything made from scratch, down to the bread, the gelato and the pasta. The restaurant also features a coffee and pastry window from 7 to 11 a.m., offering pastry pockets, along with scones, popovers and cinnamon rolls. Streetcar Stop #4: 8th & Main

Address: 720 Sycamore Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 246-4272

Flavors and Spices

Over-the-Rhine

Where bold flavors meet warm hospitality! Authentic Indian restaurant offering lunch dinner and takeout.

Address: 628 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Milkman

Over-the-Rhine

Boozy Milkshakes ⟡ Juicy Burgers ⟡ Speedy Service

Address: 1106 Race Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Rooted Juicery OTR

Over-the-Rhine

Known for their plant-based, cold-pressed juices! The juice bar offers a full menu, including the avocado crunch and carrot lox bagel sandwiches, avocado toast, made-to-order smoothies, cold-pressed juices and more. Additionally, they will have an array of grab-and-go items like the pesto + ricotta sandwich, burrito, and Cincy chopped salad, among other options.

Address: 1218 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Sardar Ji Indian Restaurant

Over-the-Rhine

Welcome to Sardar Ji Indian Restaurant, where every dish is made with fresh ingredients & authentic spices, Tandoor, Biryani, Curries, Lassis & more. Vegetarian, Vegan & Halal options available. Order for dine-in, pickup, and delivery!

Address: 835 Main Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 421-1294

Trecento Pizza

The Banks Central Business District

Trecento is more than a name or a location—it’s a celebration of connection. Inspired by the owners’ family roots in Bologna, Italy, Trecento brings handcrafted Italian food, wood-fired flavor, and warm hospitality to downtown Cincinnati. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick lunch or settling in for a long dinner with friends, you’ll always find a seat at the table. Trecento was born from a love of food, family, and the timeless joy of gathering around the table. Inspired by the owners’ roots in Bologna—Italy’s culinary capital—this trattoria brings the warmth of a traditional Italian kitchen to the heart of Cincinnati.

Address: 300 Main St, Cincinnati OH 45202

1215 Wine Bar & Coffee Lab

Over-the-Rhine

Breakfast, lunch, coffee and drinks. Streetcar Stop: #7 12th & Vine

Address: 1215 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 429-5745

1931 at Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza

Fountain District Central Business District

Experience Casual Elegance at 1931 in Cincinnati's Historic Hilton Netherland Plaza Hotel Tucked away in downtown Cincinnati's iconic Hilton Netherland Plaza, the 1931 invites you to dine in sophisticated style. This art deco jewel evokes the glamour of a bygone era with its soaring painted ceilings, marble columns, and Rookwood pottery. While the setting transports you back in time, the cuisine is decidedly modern, with American fare and creative cocktails. The versatile menu features breakfast classics like fluffy pancakes and savory eggs benedict. Lunch brings soups, salads, and sandwiches, while dinner tempts with dishes like Citrus-Glazed Salmon, Peppercorn-crusted Ribeye, and Pappardelle & Braised Beef Short Rib Ragout. Whether you're seeking breakfast, lunch, or romantic dinner, the 1931 excellent service ensures a memorable experience. Its proximity to the convention center, theatres, and stadiums is also a convenient pre-event spot for a bite and cocktails.

Address: Hilton Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 564-6465

4th and Walnut Restaurant & Tavern

Fountain District Central Business District

It begins within Cincinnati’s original skyscraper. We are located on the 1^st floor of the Renaissance Cincinnati Hotel.  Our 18 story tower was designed by iconic American architect, Daniel Burnham, and dedicated on January 1^st, 1901. It was Ohio’s tallest building for 4 years, as well as, Cincinnati’s tallest for 10 years.  Our restaurant, 4th & Walnut Restaurant & Tavern, pays homage this history.

We are a contemporary Midwestern American restaurant featuring locally sourced, seasonal and expertly prepared cuisine.

Address: 36 E. Fourth Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 333-0000

Alabama Fish Bar

Findlay Market

Carry-out fried fish and chips. Streetcar Stop #13: Liberty & Race

Address: 1605 Race Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 241-2255

Aladdin’s Eatery + Lounge OTR

Over-the-Rhine

Serving healthy and flavorful Lebanese-American foods, including a wide variety of meals for every palate, with over 40 vegetarian dishes, 30 vegan dishes, 40 gluten-free dishes and 40 meat and chicken dishes (antibiotic-free). Streetcar Stop #6: Hanke Exchange station, 12th & Main

Address: 1203 Main Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 381-0395

Alcove by Madtree

Over-the-Rhine

Located at 1410 Vine Street in Cincinnati’s historic Over the Rhine district, Alcove is a bar and restaurant that is warm, inviting and casual and features MadTree beers and house-made cocktails, sustainably-sourced wines and a range of seasonal farm-to-table offerings from chef Stephen Williams. Alcove is open for dinner seven days a week with lunch/brunch available Friday through Sunday. Alcove’s main space features a large bar, lounge seating, dining areas and two intimate private dining rooms for small groups. Connected by expansive windows that run the length of the building, the main space opens to one of the city center’s rare outdoor spaces. Under the canopy of four large trees, Alcove’s outdoor patio offers shade and space for lounging and dining. It connects to a lively greenhouse bar filled with vibrant plants and two plant chandeliers. Herbs growing in this greenhouse are used in house-made cocktails.

Address: 1410 Vine Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Allez Bakery

Over-the-Rhine

Allez Bakery offers carefully prepared sourdough and other baked breads and sandwiches wrapped to go, or delivered through 53T's bicycle courier service. Streetcar Stop #6: Hanke Exchange Station, 12th & Main

Address: 1208 Main Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 549-7371

Allez Cafe

Over-the-Rhine

Open Tues- Sat 8AM -3PM

Address: 1201 Main Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Arnold’s Bar & Grill

Central Business District

Cincinnati's longest continuously operating bar and grill, dating back to 1861. Eclectic Mediterranean and traditional American cuisine. Year-round courtyard features music Tuesday to Saturday evenings.

Address: 210 E. Eighth Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 421-6234

Bagel Stop on E. Fifth

Fountain District Central Business District

Three downtown locations, serving breakfast and lunch on fresh bagels, assorted wraps or breads. Friendly service. Bagel Stop will cater breakfast and lunch meetings for small or large groups. Delivery available. Fax orders (513) 287-8667. Streetcar Stop #2: 4th & Main

Address: 201 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 287-8662

Bagel Stop on Elm

Central Business District

Three downtown locations, serving breakfast and lunch on fresh bagels, assorted wraps or breads. Friendly service. Bagel Stop will cater breakfast and lunch meetings for small or large groups. Delivery available. Fax orders (513) 287-8657.

Address: 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 287-8660

Bagel Stop on Walnut

Central Business District

Three downtown locations, serving breakfast and lunch on fresh bagels, assorted wraps or breads. Friendly service. Bagel Stop will cater lunch and breakfast meetings for small or large groups. Delivery available. Fax orders (513) 723-9444. Streetcar Stop #3: Richter & Phillips station, 6th & Main

Address: 580 Walnut Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Phone: (513) 723-1903