Typical BBQ take-out plate at Cincinnati Restaurants

Cincinnati Restaurants

Pluto’s Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Classy table service restaurant for romantic, family, and business occasions; includes a full bar and WiFi.
CUISINE: American; favorites include pork chops, meatloaf, Mac & Cheese, and Burgers. Pluto’s can go a little gourmet on you as well, check out Charcuterie, Cheese Plate, The Motherboard, and English Pea Tartine with pain de champagne bread and goat cheese.
PRICES: $$$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 4:30p-10p
ADDRESS: 1817 West Galbraith Road, North College Hill, OH MAP
PHONE: 514-407-4348

Ollie’s Trolley
DESCRIPTION: Ollie had the luck or vision to open his restaurant in this colorful, landmark vintage trolley. He is as warm and charming as his Ollie Burger, barbeque chicken, and rib tips and the sauce is delicious. No wonder patrons drive here from miles away.
CUISINE: Soul Food
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: no
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
CUISINE: Soul Food with Hot dogs, burgers, and wings specialties
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 8a-7p
ADDRESS: 1607 Central Avenue, Cincinnati, OH  MAP
PHONE: 513-381-6100

Herban Vegans
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Vegetarian/Vegan prepared in ways that celebrate flavor & honor ingredients
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 4p-8p, Fri-Sat 11a-8p, Sun 11a-5p
ADDRESS: 3715 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 209-683-4267
WEBSITE: https://herbanvegans.com

Black Coffee Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Coffeehouse located Downtown
CUISINE: Sandwiches, cookies, cake, muffins, coffee, tea and juices
PRICES: $
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 8a-3p, Sat 8a-4p
ADDRESS: 824 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-802-5228
WEBSITE: https://www.blackcoffeeblend.com

Lockland Family Diner
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; aka Catherine’s Good Eats
CUISINE: Southern; Specialties include mac ‘n cheese, yams, collard greens, meatloaf, and homemade soups
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-8p, Fri 11a-5:30p
ADDRESS: 122 West Wyoming Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-873-4521
WEBSITE: https://www.clover.com/online-ordering/catherinesgoodeats

Chef Nem Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Wings, tenders, shrimp, lamb, Cajun Alfredo, specialty fries
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sun 5p-11p
ADDRESS: 3305 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-602-8082
WEBSITE: https://chefnemkitchen.com

Alabama Que
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant that also has a Food Truck visiting different Cincinnati locations
CUISINE: Barbecue; specialties are beef ribs and chicken
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-9p
ADDRESS: 2733 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-376-8781
WEBSITE: https://www.alabama-q.com

Just Cookin BBQ
DESCRIPTION: A popular place for lunch and dinner
CUISINE: Barbecue & Soul Food
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11:30a-7p, Sun 11:30a-5p
ADDRESS: 1144 California Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-641-3663
WEBSITE: https://justcookinbbq.com

Soul Secrets
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant & Cocktail Bar with a hip modern decor
CUISINE: Soul food staples include gumbo, jambalaya, fried catfish, shrimp ‘n grits; Includes two Vegan dishes
PRICES: $$$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: No, due to drinks
DAYS & HOURS:
ADDRESS: 1434 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-721-7685
WEBSITE: https://www.soulsecretscincy.com

Just Q’in
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Texas Barbecue beef ribs, brisket, pastrami, and sides
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-3p and 5p-9p
ADDRESS: 975 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-477-6322
WEBSITE: https://www.justqin.com

Wing Champ
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: American-style fresh chicken wings come in several flavors, including Buffalo, and Honey Garlic
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-11p
ADDRESS: 2343 East Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-772-4267

Habesha Ethiopian
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Ethiopian; includes chicken, beef, ribs, and vegetarian specialties
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 3p-8p, Sat-Sun 1p-8p
ADDRESS: 5070 Crookshank Road, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-429-4890

Nolia Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Creole with a twist; Nokia gives unconventional twists to familiar staples such as shrimp, crawfish, and trout.
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: 5p-9p, Fri-Sat 5p-10p
ADDRESS: 1405 Clay Street, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-384-3597
WEBSITE: https://noliakitchen.com

Southern Grace Eats
DESCRIPTION: Diner
CUISINE: Soul Food; specialties include country-fried steak, shrimp ‘n grits, fried fish, and shepherd’s pie.
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu 11a-8p, Fri-Sat 11-9p, Sun 11a-4p
ADDRESS: 3751 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-818-8182
WEBSITE: https://order.toasttab.com/online/southerngraceeats

Island Frydays
DESCRIPTION: Diner
CUISINE: Jamaican, as expected you should try the jerk chicken, seafood, and sandwiches
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed 11a-7p, Thu-Sat 11a-8p
ADDRESS: 2826 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-246-4182
WEBSITE: https://www.islandfrydays.com

Cream + Sugar
DESCRIPTION: Coffee House
CUISINE: In addition to coffees & teas, smoothies, toast, yogurt bowls, and salad options are plentiful
PRICES: $$
CREDIT CARDS: yes
TAKE-OUT: Yes + Delivery
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 8a-2p
ADDRESS: 3546 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH
PHONE: 513-731-0100
WEBSITE: https://www.creamandsugarcoffeehouse.com

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