Updated 2026/09/12

The Best Restaurants in Cincinnati, United States (2026)

Compare 52 restaurants in Cincinnati, United States, averaging 4.50 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 648 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 81% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Norwood, Newtown, Milford. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.

52 businesses ranked4.50 average rating

Top picks

Rank 1

Green Man Twist

4.9(76)
63.6

770 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

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Rank 2

Delwood

4.8(634)
62.7

3204 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

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Rank 3
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The Pickled Pig

4.8(298)
61.9

645 E McMillan St, Cincinnati, OH 45206

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Rank 4

Agave & Rye Rookwood

4.7(3140)
56.4

We believe food is an adventure, taking you somewhere playful with every bite. We have made it our promise to deliver a chef inspired take on the standard taco. Elevating this simple food into something Epic. If you enjoy creative delicious food, and an endless selection of Bourbon, Tequila and Craf

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Rank 5

Pepp & Dolores

4.7(2420)
56.4

Polished spot with elevated Italian fare

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Rank 6

Nine Giant

4.7(647)
56.0

Cool brewery with elevated bar bites

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Rank 7

Somm Wine Bar

4.7(366)
55.6

3105 Price Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205

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Rank 8

The Eagle OTR

4.6(5598)
49.5

Informal gastropub serving comfort food

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Rank 9

Ludlow Garage

4.6(1502)
49.4

Your neighborhood gastropub is a true Cincinnati icon where world-class musicians have been coming to play for decades. Come and experience what makes the Ludlow Garage a true Cincinnati staple with the restaurant and music community. We open at 5:00pm on days of scheduled shows.

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Rank 10

The Governor

4.6(1148)
49.4

The Governor is a modern diner and bar nestled between the centuries-old buildings of bustling Main Street, Milford, OH, USA.

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How we rank

  • Google rating and review volume, as a Bayesian average, so a 4.9 with 500 reviews outranks a 5.0 with five.
  • Website popularity: estimated monthly visits, an independent signal of real-world demand.
  • Only businesses with at least 4.0 stars and 10 reviews qualify, and each brand appears once.
  • Rankings recompute automatically as our data refreshes. No business can pay to be listed or ranked higher.

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Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants are there in Cincinnati, United States?

We list 52 restaurants in Cincinnati, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.

Which restaurant in Cincinnati, United States is rated highest?

Green Man Twist currently tops our list with 4.9 stars from 76 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.

How are the restaurants ranked?

Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.

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