Matt’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
With street after street of fine Italianate buildings, Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is getting its due these days as one of the nation's premier historic districts. For decades in deep decline, OTR is now a grand tale of urban revival, booming as it is with some 150 new restaurants, bars, and shops and businesses that have opened in the last few years.
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Over-The-Rhine
With street after street of fine Italianate buildings, Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is getting its due these days as one of the nation's premier historic districts. For decades in deep decline, OTR is now a grand tale of urban revival, booming as it is with some 150 new restaurants, bars, and shops and businesses that have opened in the last few years.
Food scene
MAIZE - Arepas & Bar
1438 Race StDefinitely - one of our favorite spots for dinner.
Great for finding fresh foods of all kinds...and lots of great restaurants.
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Findlay tržnica
1801 Race StGreat for finding fresh foods of all kinds...and lots of great restaurants.
This is our family's favorite spot. THE BEST authentic Chinese food...at a fabulous restaurant owned and run by our friend Susanna.
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Oriental Wok
317 Buttermilk PikeThis is our family's favorite spot. THE BEST authentic Chinese food...at a fabulous restaurant owned and run by our friend Susanna.
This has been a favorite of our since it opened it's doors. You wont find anything you wont love. Give Chef Jose our best!
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Salazar Cincinnati | OTR Restaurant & Bar | Chef Jose Salazar
1401 Republic StThis has been a favorite of our since it opened it's doors. You wont find anything you wont love. Give Chef Jose our best!
Sightseeing
Always something to do...music, arts...and lots of people watching.
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Washington Park
1230 Elm StAlways something to do...music, arts...and lots of people watching.
Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StThe home of our incredible Opera, Symphony and Ballet.
This is such a powerful museum...marking the place where countless slaves escaped to freedom.
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E Freedom WayThis is such a powerful museum...marking the place where countless slaves escaped to freedom.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine StOne of the best zoos in the country!
Newly rennovated, this architectural treasure houses many museums that are very well done.
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Cincinnati Muzejski centar u Union Terminalu
1301 Western AveNewly rennovated, this architectural treasure houses many museums that are very well done.
My Favorite Brunch Spots
This is a MUST for breakfast. It's only 5 minutes or so from our property. Definitely try the HUGE omelets and the whispy thin pancakes!
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Sugar n' Spice Diner
1203 Sycamore StThis is a MUST for breakfast. It's only 5 minutes or so from our property. Definitely try the HUGE omelets and the whispy thin pancakes!
Dog Friendly Breweries and Restaurants
Great local brewery with huge indoor and outdoor options. Good selection of beers, seltzers and wood fired pizza. Completely pet friendly and a place where your furry family member will meet TONS of new friends!
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MadTree Brewing
3301 Madison RdGreat local brewery with huge indoor and outdoor options. Good selection of beers, seltzers and wood fired pizza. Completely pet friendly and a place where your furry family member will meet TONS of new friends!
Burger joint...and the menu is awesome, as a music obsessed human, you have to love the music theme for the food. All of their Sandos are named after bands or musicians. This place is totally dog-friendly, and also has an actual dog menu!
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Tickle Pickle
4176 Hamilton AveBurger joint...and the menu is awesome, as a music obsessed human, you have to love the music theme for the food. All of their Sandos are named after bands or musicians. This place is totally dog-friendly, and also has an actual dog menu!
From the guest comments: "a dog owner's paradise - one of the more unique and special spots in Cincinnati. a must visit!
Atmosphere: two areas of outdoor seating with an indoor area as well - I'll be honest I've never sat inside however. The covered area has gotten an upgrade over the years and is a proper wooden structure now with a bonus bathroom outside now as well which was probably one of the few downsides is it previously only had one bathroom on the inside. There is an uncovered area which Is where I usually hang out given I typically come with my puppy
Food: A few barbecue sandwich options with sides - smoked turkey and pulled pork are my personal favorite of the sandwiches. Side wise the mashed potatoes are pretty solid however the grits are my favorite. Recently I have started getting the rib tips which I think have usurped the smoked turkey as my current go to.
Service: its an order at the counter and pick up your food place - however everyone inside is always super nice
Its easily one of my favorite dog friendly restaurants"
Eli's BBQ - Riverside
From the guest comments: "a dog owner's paradise - one of the more unique and special spots in Cincinnati. a must visit!
Atmosphere: two areas of outdoor seating with an indoor area as well - I'll be honest I've never sat inside however. The covered area has gotten an upgrade over the years and is a proper wooden structure now with a bonus bathroom outside now as well which was probably one of the few downsides is it previously only had one bathroom on the inside. There is an uncovered area which Is where I usually hang out given I typically come with my puppy
Food: A few barbecue sandwich options with sides - smoked turkey and pulled pork are my personal favorite of the sandwiches. Side wise the mashed potatoes are pretty solid however the grits are my favorite. Recently I have started getting the rib tips which I think have usurped the smoked turkey as my current go to.
Service: its an order at the counter and pick up your food place - however everyone inside is always super nice
Its easily one of my favorite dog friendly restaurants"