Cincinnati, OH

Ollie's Trolley
DESCRIPTION: Ollie had the luck or vision to open his resurant in this colorful, landmark vintage trolley; Ollie is as warm and charming as his Ollie Burger, barbeque chicken and rib tips and the sauce is delicious; no wonder patrons drive here miles away

CUISINE: Sou Food with Hot dogs, burgers and wings specialties

PRICES: under $10
CREDIT CARDS: no
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Sun 9a-7p, Mon-Sat 8a-7p

ADDRESS: 1607 Central Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 513-381-6100

WEBSITE: none

Bootsy's by Jeff Ruby
DESCRIPTION: famed P-Funk bassist Bootsy Collins teams with experienced restauranteur Jeff Ruby to feature patron seating around an exhibition kitchen; Bootsy’s has two patios in the front and back, along with nightly DJ music; downstairs contains Bootsy Collins’ Rock 'n Roll Museum with memorabilia that Collins collected during his 30+ years in the music business; an easy walk from downtown hotels and 5p-7p Happy Hour on Mon-Fri make this an exciing after-work destination

CUISINE: Spanish-influenced menu with special emphasis on tapas and sushi bars

PRICES: $11-30; with chef special tastings for $45
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-11p; Sat 5p-11p

ADDRESS: 631 Walnut Street

PARKING: garages and lots near the Aronoff Center

PHONE: 513.241.0707

WEBSITE: http://www.jeffruby.com/bootsys.html

Alabama Fish Bar
DESCRIPTION: A tasty fish bar on the corner of Liberty and Race in Over-the-Rhine; check out the tasty four-piece dinner of whiting, perch or cod; if you only based your assessment on the lines of locals waiting to picking up their orders, it must be good; take-out only

CUISINE: Seafood

PRICES: $5-15
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-9p

ADDRESS: 1605 Race Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 513-241-2255

WEBSITE: none

Aunt Flora's Cobblers & Down Home Diner
DESCRIPTION: Full-service diner famous for a variety of fruit cobblers accented with a menu of healthy soul-food items

CUISINE: Soul Food

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 1801 Race Street  MAP

Goodie's Southern Style BBQ
DESCRIPTION: Family-owned barbeque restaurant since 1991; a great dining experience with signature barbecue

CUISINE: Barbeque chicken, ribs, rib tips, pork, buffalo wings, beef brisket and desserts

PRICES: $4-20
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9p; Fri-Sat 11a-11a

ADDRESS: 5841 Hamilton Avenue  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 513-542-4663

WEBSITE: http://www.goodiesbbq.net

Alexanders VIP Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Lounge; Friday is Happy Hour for the 30+ crowd with a buffet available

CUISINE: Light Fare

RICES: under $10
CREDIT CARDS: no
COVER CHARGE: yes after 10p Fri & Sat

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 5p-2:30a

ADDRESS: 3120 Reading Road  MAP

PARKING: on premises and on street

PHONE: 513-751-1459

WEBSITE: none

Rachel’s BBQ & Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: The aroma will lead you here and the lip-smaking taste will bring you back; they are known for their ribs; take-out only

CUISINE: Soul Food; specials include Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Gumbo, Rib Tips and the ever-popular Pork Chop Sandwich; desserts are excellent too, Jamaican rum cake, sweet potato pie, German chocolate cake or peach cobbler 

PRICES: entrees under $10

CREDIT CARDS: no
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Tue 11a-8p, Wed-Thu 11a-10p, Fri-Sat 11a-11p, Sun 11a-7p

ADDRESS: 1931 Seymour Avenue  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 513-731-6673

WEBSITE: none

West Chester, OH

Mesh
DESCRIPTION: Diner; inventive and flavorful cuisine by a husband-wife chef team; the award-winning chefs will have you panting for any item on their seafood, soup and salads menu; the upscale bar also attracts professionals to mingle

CUISINE: Nouveau mix of burgers, salads, sanwiches and soups

PRICES: entrees under $20

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 9a-10p, Fri-Sat 10a-12p

ADDRESS: 6200 Muhlhauser Road  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 513-777-7177

WEBSITE: http://www.meshrestaurant.com

Fairfield, OH

A Taste of Julias
DESCRIPTION: family buffet restaurant with non-alcohol environment

CUSINE: Soul Food; features fried chicken, smothered pork chops, fried catfish, barbecue ribs, breaded okra, homemade chicken fingers, black-eyed peas; try the sweet potato pie or peach cobbler

PRICES: under $20

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Fri 11:30a-8p, Sat Noon-8p, Sun Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 8095 Beckett Center Drive  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 513-942-1800

WEBSITE: http://www.atasteofjulias.com

Forest Park, OH

Shakers Club XO
DESCRIPTION: 25 and over nightclub – dress to impress; DJ every Wed & Thursday, Karaoke every Friday & Sunday, when its one of the hottest spots in town; Saturday Night is an Old School Party featuring '70s, '80s R&B

CUSINE: Light fare

PRICES: under $20

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes

DAYS & HOURS: daily 2p-2:30a

ADDRESS: 1180 West Kemper Road  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 513-742-9000

WEBSITE: none

Newport, KY

Southview Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Upscale restaurant with an exhibition kitchen and designer cocktails; seating for outdoor dining during nice weather

CUSINE: Contemporary Southern; menu includes Chiffonade Mustard Greens and Crayfish Ravioli and many fine desserts

PRICES: under $20

CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 5-9, Fri 5-10, Sun 5p-9p, bar open until 2a

ADDRESS: 1 Levee Way at Newport on the Levee  MAP

PARKING: garage on premises

PHONE: 859-261-3518

WEBSITE: http://www.southviewrestaurant.com