Chain - $
The famous local chain.
Over the Rhine - $$
Fancy hot dogs. People talk about it. I never got the appeal, but hey - you might?
Riverfront - $$$
Ribs. It's not actually on a boat.
Chain - $$
Oprah's Favorite. Black raspberry chocolate chunk is a local delicacy.
Chain - $
If you have to fill up the car, this local gas station chain has a unique ice cream parlor in every store. The bride's favorite.
Hyde Park - $$
Burger madness on Tuesday and Sunday; get whatever added toppings for free!
Over the Rhine - $$
Fried Chicken and Skillet Cornbread with Maple butter. Need we say more?
Over the Rhine - $$$
Solid mexican (but lets be honest - the Texans should probably skip this one)
Downtown/OTR/Airport
Great brunch. Bring an appetite.
A few we couldn't not mention
Indian - Krishna or Ambar. (The bride and groom crave this in Texas.) Brunch - Sleepy Bee American - SwingLine Madeira
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Cincinnati's beer scene is not one to be missed.
Oakley
Great variety and food as well in this large warehouse with multiple rooms and patio.
Newport
Skip if you've been to Munich, but it's as close as you'll get otherwise. German polka bands most weekend nights!
Over-the-Rhine
Taproom located in a historic bottling plant offering house-brewed beers, Ping-Pong, cornhole & TVs.
Covington
The founder started homebrewing at 16 unable to even taste his own creations. Great rooftop.
Newport
Pick up a bottle of bourbon from this emporium!