Otto's is a MainStrasse must. Brunch is fun. Great options both sweet and savory. The service is great. The food is delicious. The ambiance is classy casual with the tall ceilings and fun chandeliers. You can make reservations, be sure you do if you're going for brunch. read more

Otto's - BLFGT sandwich, crab cake hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

What a quaint but vibrant place on Main St! Colorful outside and in and the atmosphere has me feeling like I had stepped into the corner of the French Quarter. Friendly staff, simple BUT delicious menu with all sorts of fresh goodies. We sat outside during lunch on a perfect April day and it was beautiful! I enjoyed the HUGE and chock full of fresh ingredients Cobb Salad that was overflowing with juicy chicken breast. Oh and the tomatoes seemed home grown and popped with flavor in your mouth O MER GOD! My lunch date enjoyed their Tomato Pie, which she devoured every last bite and had it with a side salad that come with a house-made balsamic (you could have chose soup or sweet potato fries). Cute place, and I would love to come back for some cocktails and enjoy the patio again. read more

Otto's - Cobb salad hold the red onion. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Delightful find. Sat at the bar. Kristen was extremely knowledgeable of wines and provided excellent service. Food was great.

The Brussel sprouts changed my life. Order them. Thank me later. Everything I've gotten here has been delicious!

Small menu, HUGE flavor. It's simple (ish) food but really well done, well seasoned, and service (go Chad!) that is fantastic!!

Otto's has an eclectic decorating theme which is vibrant and quaint. Went there for brunch and got the Otto Benedict. Their take on the egg's Benedict was very good, it included a base of grit toast. The staff was friendly. Would go back again! read more

Otto's - Decor is fun eclectic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Called at 10:50am to ask if they were busy or if we were able to eat brunch. Was told verbatim by the hostess on the phone "We have two seats open at the bar I will save them for you". Leave immediately from Cincinnati and arrive 15 minutes later to "one or regulars came in we can no longer seat you at the bar". I told her we literally left our part of town to come down here because she told us she had saved 2 seats. There were multiple open tables inside but we were told "they were fully booked up". We had to leave. What a pretentious snobby lack of customer service. I've heard the food is phenomenal but we will absolutely never be back based on this experience. At least not while that hostess works here. read more

Fresh flowers on the tables contribute to the ambiance and warmth in this great restaurant. The diverse menu has delicious options. This is the place that I take guests and it is always a hit! read more

Everything at this place is five stars. Great location, decor, service and food. Felt warm and inviting with superb service with even better food. I'm in Cincinnati for business twice a year and believe me when I say I'll be back. Well done people. read more

Otto's - Halibut-One of the most amazing meals I've ever had! Simply amazing!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Loved the atmosphere and the food was amazing. My wife and I felt a bit like we were back in New Orleans. We will definitely return.

My family and I went to Otto's for brunch today and although there were a lot of people sitting inside and outside we were seated fairly quickly, without reservations. The menu was perfect. It wasn't overwhelming with too many options. It was just right. I had the eggs Benedict and my daughter and husband had the French toast and all of it was delicious. Even our lemonade and cranberry was very refreshing. Our waiter, Curt was so amazing. As soon as I saw him serving others I knew he was going to provide excellent service. He was attentive, professional and quick. We are not from around here, but when we are back in town, we will definitely be back! read more

Otto's is the perfect small restaurant in Covington. A friend recommended the shrimp and grits, and I'm so glad she did. This dish was THE BEST. The shrimp was served in a delicious spicy sauce with onions, red peppers and cherry tomatoes served over a cheesy grit cake. I have been dreaming about this. The next time I'm in town for work, i will be making a beeline for Otto's!! read more

I wasn't sure how busy things might be on a Saturday morning around 10:30a having never visited before. But I found a free parking spot immediately on the corner and walked in to find there were only two other full tables. Even though my full party hadn't yet arrived, they were kind enough to Seat me. Their brunch menu is served on both Saturday and Sunday and I had already looked it over before my arrival. While I don't have a gluten intolerance, I do prefer to eat gluten free. So I'd called ahead to get the annoying questions out of the way so as not to embarrass myself in front of my cousins. Lol. Their breakfast casserole with sausage and cheese sounded yummy, but I wanted to confirm that it didn't have bread or flour in it (even though it wasn't mentioned in the menu). This seemed like a reasonable question considering the person who answered the phone said the question had been asked before and they needed to confirm as they couldn't quite remember if there was bread in it. But they were back on the line within moments and said that it was in fact gluten free. So that's what I ordered along with a side of bacon. But I have to say, I'm not 100% sure this was accurate information. Lol. The base of the casserole was either eggs that had been whipped so much that that were SUPER fluffy and mimicked the air pockets of bread, or it was very moist, egg soaked bread. So I stuck to eating all of the delicious ingredients on top just to be safe. The sausage, cheese and veggie had all the great flavors I was looking for! I will mention that the potato involved was shredded. I guessed I'd assumed it would be cubed and fried before being added to such a dish to give more text and flavor. But this shredded stuff had neither. I'd love to return another time and try something else when I'm less concerned about being gluten free. My cousins seemed to enjoy their BLT and Avocado Toast. But the French Toast that walk med by looked particularly indulgent...if I'm gonna have bread, that's definitely the way I'd go! Haha! read more

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Came here on a Friday night and there wasn't a wait to my surprise. We ordered the vegan pasta, the short rib, the burger, the shrimp and grits, and the truffle fries. All of the meals were pretty good, but I am a sucker for shrimp and grits and they did a phenomenal job incorporating vegetables and balancing out spices. The corn chowder was the soup of the day and it was phenomenal with sour cream and some jalapenos on top. The tomato dill soup was also pretty good. I'm also a sucker for truffle fries which they did a pretty good job on, but tbh I would still prefer the truffle fries from Senate over these. Overall, a pretty average higher end restaurant in Covington/Cincinnati. read more

Me and my two older kids went here because the place we were going to go was closed. It was amazing! I had wanted to go there for some time and was not disappointed. The KY Hot Brown and Tomato Pie were insane. Service was top notch, too. read more

Amazing risotto halibut... wasn't sure about the pistachio, pear, fish combination and it couldn't have been better. Great portions, great service and we all loved our meals! Bourbon bread pudding was also great. read more

On a brisk December morning, nothing is more enjoyable than a good meal with loved ones and a cozy atmosphere. Otto's delivers the food and the atmosphere if you provide the friends. I will volunteer if you pay for my meal. I had the quiche and my leading lady had the avocado toast. Both were wonderful with excellent portion sizes focusing on quality over quantity. They have: Great food. Great atmosphere Great service Great brunch drinks (I think? Menu sounded good) read more

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Otto's does NOT disappoint! Try to snag a table outside on a nice day or evening for the prime experience! Also, did someone say BRUNCH? They have one of the best ones in town. If you're eyes aren't bigger than your stomach or if you're willing to share and it's a featured dish, get the KY Hot Brown. It's fantastic & indulgent! And, always - I mean, always get the tomato soup. I don't know how they make it so different & so good, but it is! Even my husband, who isn't much of a soup lover, loves it! I've always experienced great service here as well - dining as a 2 top and as part of a larger party. The only thing I will add that could be a factor as a larger party is that it is a bit of a small space (if you dine indoors) so just be aware of that! Probably not the best choice for busy kiddos :). Personally, I love that they have a smaller menu. They do what they do and do it well. I love places that don't try to be all things to everyone, you know? It also helps narrow my decision since I'm always wanting one of everything! Check out this local foodie spot ASAP... spring is coming up and it'd be a great idea to enjoy a cup of tomato soup outside while everything blooms. Enjoy! read more

First time dining here and was very pleased with the food, service and atmosphere. The Brussels sprouts is really as good as everyone says it is. I got the short ribs and was so flavorful. My husband got the filet and said it was one of the best he has had. He usually eats so fast but ate this slowly cause he wanted "to savor" every bite . For dessert I had the bread pudding and he had the chocolate torte. The torte was good but hands down we both agreed the bread pudding was awesome. read more

Otto's - Bread pudding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Outstanding! Haven't been this happy with a restaurant choice in a long time. Came for brunch. The Ottos Benedict and pancake was delicious. Yummy mimosas. Great service. Will be back! read more

Otto's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Excellent sidewalk lunch, Pride Parade was a bonus. We had blueberry pancakes and avocado toast, punctuated by Mimosas.

Nice and friendly spot in Covington with a good bar and bourbon selection. I had a filet and my wife had salmon with a salad. All the food was excellent and when in the area we will return again. read more

Uhhhhhhmazing scallops! The service was a little slow. But, it was crowded despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Scallops order came with 2. But, I'm a fanatic and ordered an extra 3 which bumped up the price from $19 to $45. Burger was excellent and juicy. The Black and Blue salad with meat was also great. Do NOT pour the whole side dressing on! Drizzle a little and add later if needed. read more

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I can't wait to go back for dinner! My husband and I went for breakfast on Sunday right when they opened and they were packed! This place serves a totally unique eggs benedict which you should definitely try. We also had the "BLT" variation on a crispy croissant which was also delicious. Mimosas are only $6 and they had a great bloody mary selection. Staff was friendly and attentive too. I really enjoyed this spot. Park in the garage on main... street parking can be difficult. read more

Wow! This was a delightful brunch place. I got the quiche and it was delicious - crisp pastry, nice smooth inside, and the caramelized onions on top pulled it all together. I also got the Bloody Mary, which was the RIGHT CALL - I got the cucumber flavored one. We sat outside in the shade, and it was the perfect afternoon. I recommend giving yourself a few extra minutes to find parking though. read more

Otto's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Fantastic service, ambiance, and food! Scallops and Ribs were 5 star! Recommend sitting upstairs for a homey open feel. read more

Otto's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Really great atmosphere and food. Tomato pie was the star of the show. Very unique item we're everything just worked extremely well together. The brussel sprouts were also very good. The fried green tomatoes were good, not great. Staff was very friendly with great service. read more

My wife and I stumbled upon Otto's after a morning of exploring Northern Kentucky. Best accidental discovery we've had in a while. Some of my favorite bars are on Mainstrasse but I had never ventured down or heard of this place. It was a Sunday around 1p or so and we were able to get a seat outside right away. I love that they have seating on their sidewalk, great cozy place to still be outside and enjoy the weather. My wife got a Bloody Mary and me a pomegranate mimosa. Both were incredible. I was a little indecisive on the menu, but the waitress was really helpful. I wasn't feeling a breakfast or brunch, personally, so I landed on the Turkey Cranberry sandwich, highly recommended. The cranberry sauce on there was tasted really fresh. The turkey was cut from a breast, not any pre-packaged meat. the only things that wasn't 100% perfect was the apple they put on my sandwich, it was bland and didn't add to the flavor. I guess that bunch of apples were just duds. My wife got the quiche and enjoyed it as well. We can't wait to go back and try their dinner menu, it looks like a great date night! read more

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We went to Otto's for Valentine's Day dinner The ambience was romantic and lively. There was nice art on the walls and the story behind one of the art pieces on the wall was cool to read about. The food and service were great! We ordered the rib braised short ribs with mashed potatoes and scallops with risotto. The braised short rib was well cooked and delicious it was almost like a stew the sauce was so good that we asked for a spoon to finish the sauce. The scallops were cooked well and the risotto was hearty and comforting to eat. For dessert, we had spiced bread pudding with a caramel bourbon sauce and whip cream on the side. Usually the toppings come on top of the bread pudding that we asked for that on the side - it was really good! read more

Best pork chop I've ever had. Love the atmosphere; love the people; and love the food.

so good and cute inside!!!!!!!! would definitely recommend. went with family and we all had a great time

The service was amazing. The table outside was quaint but perfect. The menu options were incredible. Our mains were AMAZING. Fresh, perfectly cooked and nice portions. I loved my dinner experience and a great value for the experience! read more

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Had brunch here before a game last Sunday. GREAT Bloody Mary. I couldn't decide what to have because it all sounded so good. I went with the pancakes with a side of goetta (of course). Unusual pancakes because they are so thick and fluffy. They were excellent. Don't forget to make a reservation if you're planning weekend brunch here! Go Reds! Go Bengals! read more

Otto's - Pancakes with goetta! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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The food was delicious! The service was a little slow but the server was really nice (plus we had a large party). Definitely recommend the tomato soup. read more

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Absolutely the best meal I've ever had! My friend and I both got the scallops and were blown away but the divine flavors. Great Gin martini too. Staff was wonderful, I left a bag from a neighboring thrift store and the hostess held it for me till I could return. We will be back for her bachelorette outing soon! read more

Otto's was such a wonderful surprise - outstanding food, great service and a nice bar selection. We started out with the Brie Toast and the Brussels Sprouts. The Brie Toast was a great combination: mixing sweet and savory with soft and crunchy for a wonderful starter. But the real star of the appetizer course was the brussels sprouts. The sweet coating on the brussels sprouts was tasty and off-set nicely by the crunchy salty bacon pieces. For dinner I went with the Sea Scallops (so did 2 of the 3 other diners). The scallops were expertly prepared and absolutely delicious. They are served on a bed risotto topped with a tomato aioli. With dinner we shared a few bottles of wine. I should also note that our server was very attentive and made great recommendations. I will be sure to visit Otto's next time I am in Covington. read more

I was excited to see Tomato Pie on the menu and couldn't wait to try it. I was completely satisfied. The taste was amazing, the portions were perfect and the price was phenomenal! Our waitress was very sweet and the decor was adorable! Absolutely can't wait to return to Otto's!!! read more

Otto's has one of the better brunches in the area. We were seated immediately and the service was great during our whole meal. We had the quiche and B.L.F.G.T sandwich along with the tomato dill soup. All were a nice change from your typical brunch dishes and very tasty. This place has a really cool vibe as well. I would definitely recommend for brunch in the Greater Cincinnati area. read more

Otto's - Quiche and tomato dill soup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Food was fantastic and tasty! Staff was polite and attentive. I ordered the beef ribs and they was fallen off the bone tender and delicious! read more

Otto's - Beef ribs and mash potatoes and gravy! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Otto's has a pretty good brunch! I came here with my daughter and husband on a Saturday morning. We were immediately seated. What I loved most was the table they sat us at had a vent literally right under the chair I just so happened to sit in :))) The warm air the entire time while I ate was aaahhmmazing!! I'm cold natured so that was a plus. I loved the cozy welcoming vibe when I walked in. The old features/decor (furniture, lamps, etc.) gives this restaurant character. I also love that every table had colorful chairs. It brightens up the atmosphere and makes it vibrant. The staff was also extremely nice. I ordered the Biscuits and Gravy and my husband ordered the Buttermilk Lemon Pancakes. What I thought was a fun and unique twist to their Biscuits & Gravy was their use of a chicken sausage gravy. It was light but have a slightly different taste. Overall it was good and gave a "twist" on an old classic. I also loved the poached eggs on top. This was my first time ever having poached eggs on Biscuits & Gravy. It was good. The yolk added an extra creaminess. I choose the hash brown cake as my side. The hash brown cake wasn't my favorite. It was more breaded that hash browns. I don't mind food being seasoned but in my opinion the ratio of the amount of peppers and onions to hash browns was off. It had just a tad to many peppers and onions. The pepper and onions also needed to be cooked more and smaller. Overall it wasn't bad, but again it just wasn't my favorite. My husband's Pancakes were aaahhhmazing! It was served with a berry compote, blueberries and whipped cream. They were light and fluffy. The lemon flavor was perfect and not over lemony but also enough to taste. Everything went together well. My husband even raved about how good they were. These pancakes were made with love and you could tell they were homemade. If you are a pancake fan, you will definitely love these. These are a must try for sure! Overall, Otto's has an amazing brunch! Give them a try! read more