David’s Kitchen & Bar

My favorite bar in all of Cincinnati! Just great people all around with affordable drinks and…read moreexcellent service. Come for the karaoke thur-sat and hear some of the best singers around. The owner Alex has done an amazing job with this place. They've been in business at this same location since 1965. If you like dive bars cold beer and fun conversations head to the lounge!!!

Walked in from the front. There was a patio you had to go thru to get to the inside. Everyone was…read moresmoking so you have to walk thru it. It's a real small bar and didn't really look to be a place I wanted to stay and hang out so we left. If you like small bars then you might like this one but it just wasn't for me.

Open Mic Monday's. Plug and play

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Karaoke every Saturday from 9pm

Jimmy B's Sports Bar & Grill

3.1(60 reviews)

1.8 mi

Food is a 5 here for a bar! The blue cheese dressing should be called a smear it is so thick and…read moredelicious. 4 rating is for the service and atmosphere. The service could be better. There are a few gals who know how to serve, but not sure they all know to work together like a team. The manager is trying hard to fill in the gaps, and is so helpful. She got our drinks after about 10 min of us sitting at a table. The ambience is loud, crazy and overstimulating. The music alternated between a TV music video station, the jukebox and a live band with 2 of them competing at times. I liked the band and appreciated the music. I wish they would turn off the jukebox. There is A LOT going on with Keno, 10+ TVs that I could see, beer posters and ads everywhere. Tables low tops, high tops, bar chatter, cold breezes from the outside door with freezing temps, and just seems like a place that echos every sound. I can tune it all out, but some may not. Is it a sports bar, gambling bar, local watering hole, dive bar restaurant, outdoor lovely lounge with cool fire pit, or live music stop? Yup all of them!

After seeing a show at Riverbend, we stopped in here as it was a) open, and b) close to our hotel…read more We had to pay a $5 cover charge (each) because there was a country band playing in the back room. We found 2 seats at the bar, and a young lady wearing a bucket hat waited on us. I asked if the kitchen was still open (it was around 11 pm on Sat.) and she said yes. I ordered the fish & chips, with a bottle of Kentucky Bourbon Ale. Boyf ordered a pour of bourbon, and a burger. My entree look fine but was missing the cole slaw. I asked for it, and there was some confusion whether is came with or not. The other bartender may have been new, but bucket hat girl it did and I got a pretty large side of it. Everything tasted good, and I wouldn't hesitate to come back if in the area again.

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Dining and tv's

Paradise Pavilion

4.8(4 reviews)

2.5 mi•Eastgate

Great cigar and bourbon events. Love the outdoor space. So much to discover at Jungle Jim's.read more

This is a neat bar attached to Jungle Jim's. When the weather's nice, all the garage doors are…read moreopen and there's a guy playing acoustic guitar. Just like a trip to the Keys.

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Mio's Pizzeria

4.5(33 reviews)

3.8 mi•Anderson Township

Mio's on Clough Pike is off the chain with this French onion soup-this recipe rivals some of the…read morebest- talk about a cheese pull. Also treated myself to a small buffalo chicken pizza with the sesame seeds crust- the crust was loaded- you will be seeing sesame seeds for days after- The dings are for restaurant cleanliness. We arrived right at 11 and our table was semi clean- and the floor was sticky underneath our table- you know when it makes that noise when you pick up your gym shoe- Definitely recommend the sesame seeds crust crust for your next visit to Mio's

This is my first trip here (it came recommend). I ordered a 12" Chef Special (I subbed the green…read morepeppers for roasted garlic...keeps the Vampires away ), a small Ceasar salad and French onion soup. Classic rock playing in the background was nice and isn't not too loud, so that's nice. Our server, Olivia, was very nice and was very patient, since I am noob. French onion, awesome (the onions didn't have that "Burgundy" taste, which was good). The Ceasar was good, the dressing had a bit more anchovie flavor, again good (so garlicy fish breath...yum). The pizza was real good. Their sauce wasn't too sweet (again which I like), and the addition of the garlic cloves...Great move. A great experience, overall, and I will be back.

Inside and the bar area

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Naked Karate Girls

3.0(2 reviews)

9.8 mi

I used to love seeing them at Rick's years ago. Saw them recently at a charity event in Hamilton…read more They have a new lead singer and he needs a reality check. They came out and didn't get the applause they thought they deserved so they redid the entrance. The lead singer stopped at one point and sat on the stage mocking the crowd bc they weren't participating. You're at a charity event. People are there for the charity not for you. And if they were there to see you is that a way to treat fans? News flash....you're not topping billboard charts, you're a cover band. And regardless if you're a chart topper or a cover band you got their with the support of your fans.

We had the pleasure of experiencing this amazing band at a Corporate event. They were so fun,…read moreengaging and kept everyone dancing. We would book them again in a minute!!

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Tillie's Lounge

4.6(23 reviews)

16.4 mi•Northside

Chis is kind and trying his best. Good vibes. Campfire with smores. Can't wait to see the Reno…read more Will come again.

Not much with for food - but they have delicious Dicks potato chips. The bartenders are great,…read moregreat cold drinks. The lounge is nice for great conversation, get togethers and they have monthly brunches. Check them out!

A little face lift for the old lady born in 1888

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Dicks chips!

Elk Creek Vineyards

3.9(114 reviews)

47.7 mi

Elk Creek has a little something for anyone!…read more If you like wine, you can take a tour and learn about the entire wine making process. There is also clay shooting, fishing, etc. The restaurant had great pizza and live music! There are also options for staying overnight. You can stay in the lodge, an Estate Room which is similar to hotel rooms, or rent the house. The lodge has a great entertainment area with a pool table and fire pit. I can't say enough about the sweet young lady that handles so much! She manages Check-In, breakfast in the lodge, and much more!

Had such great memories at this place, me and my wife loved there desert wines and sandwiches the…read morelive music was always a plus and the service was always amazing. Now that that the place is up for sale it saddens us since this was about the only place to go in town to enjoy a peaceful night out, hopefully someone buys the place so we can have more great memories.

Bourbon barrel aged red on the lodge second level

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Rincon Mexicano

3.6(232 reviews)

2.5 mi•Eastgate

Anytime we are in Cincinnati we always stop for delicious Mexican…read more Nicole was our waitress and was patient and pleasant. Queso is THE best and I find it hard to share! The Tacos El Pastor were delicious. My husband ordered the fajitas and there was plenty of steak, chorizo, chicken and seafood!!! The theme is on point and plenty of seating throughout the restaurant. Good for families, small groups and private parties.

I'll never return except for beers. It's just not like it used to be. Poor service. Mediocre food…read moreand high prices relative to the food delivered. So sad. This used to be one of the top 3 Mexican restaurants in the city decades ago. Now with the competition and poor management this place will wither, with shrinking profits and unless they sell and get new management they'll go into the dustbin of dead restaurants. Nice people and workers. Just bad management.

Inside Rincon Mexican

Fajita Nachos Tampico

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The Torta Rincon was delicious

Gateway Inn

5.0(6 reviews)

6.0 mi

Prices are reasonable. Bartenders are fucking amazing. People here are family. Best dive in the…read morearea! Very welcoming to all!

As far as dive bars go (and that isn't a slight, I love them) this ranks right up there. Cheap…read morebeer, cash only. A definite stop if you come off Stonelink Golf Course and want to drop your status down. Cool place!

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cincinnati-Eastgate

2.8(55 reviews)

2.9 mi•Eastgate

Room's Good. Got for a hotel/movie day and I even went to go for a swim and I watched TV Might Stay…read moreAgain

Well.... This is one of those reviews where I want to be positive... But there's a few negative…read morethings worth mentioning.. So the Staff was just Amazing. I was greeted and treated with nothing but respect and such kind hospitality for the 2 little days I was there. So I have no issues with that... However, to no fault to the staff.. this place was simply outdated.. Old rooms with old stained furniture. 1970's telephone that didn't work.. shower with nowhere to put anything like your soap!!! Just lost in time... And not dirty.. yet not clean... more of that dirty look due to it being so outdated. Basically.... Time for a Renovation! And some Deep Cleaning. Thanks to the staff for making some good come out of this stay.

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The shower vent...

This is just one of the many really stained pieces of furniture.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Cincinnati-Eastgate - The 3 bedroom suite...a card table and old Pizza Hut chairs, vastly different than photos on their website.

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The 3 bedroom suite...a card table and old Pizza Hut chairs, vastly different than photos on their website.

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Julie M.

1 year ago

We brought a large party to David's Kitchen & Bar, and everything went flawlessly. The food was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere made us feel right at home, and the service was top-notch. The staff was so friendly and attentive, making the whole experience fun and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking for amazing food, great vibes, and the kind of hospitality that keeps you coming back! read more

Doug

1 year ago

Amazing. I would highly recommend this place to anyone in the area, or it is even worth a drive. I came in this morning with my wife, I got the salmon flourentine, which was phenomenal. She ordered a classic burger which was also amazing. We were immediately greeted by a sweet young lady who lead us to our seats, and our server was amazing. Will be returning. read more

Francine C.

1 year ago

I will no longer support any Grammas owned businesses. Very unprofessional and absolutely unacceptable how they treat their staff! Wish I could give 0 stars because honestly they don't even deserve 1 read more

Gregory C.

4 months ago

Been a few times now and food is great and service has been excellent! Nice place with a good size outdoor area.

Kent F.

1 year ago

Very good food and service. Will be back for more.,.................................................

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We attended Cabin Fever, a 1 day bar crawl with music at the venues. It was a sunny day so being…read moreoutdoors with music minded people was great. This bar was the main place to purchase or receive your day passes. There wasn't anybody at any of the venues tho checking wristbands, so I'm sure they lost some money by not being more attentive to the people coming and going. There was also a back entrance with no checking of wristbands.

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