Otto's down on Main Street in Covington is such a neat little place. If I'm not mistaken this building used to be a neighborhood store. The Tomato Dill soup is really good, like really. Everything I have eaten here has been fresh and very good. Price is a little high for me. I guess it can't be too too high since I always find myself coming back. Good food, friendly service, clean, neat and great location. Give them a shot and I will bet you will like it. read more

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

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They have a small brunch menu for Saturday, but good options. I had the breakfast sandwich on croissant with a side of potato cake. The food was good, the service was great! I also tried the cucumber Bloody Mary, I would order this again. The house coffee was really good. Glad I finally made it here! Id recommend a reservation. read more

Always wonderful!! The service is great and the ambiance is so comfortable and cute! Definitely check this place out for brunch. The crab hash is to die for! read more

Such a cute little spot with a lovely brunch menu! Less is more really does them justice here. I love that there aren't too many options, but all of the options are awesome. I've had the BLT, the French toast, and the fried green tomatoes which I tried for the first time here. read more

The food was meh. The service was not so great. They seemed a little overwhelmed (and it wasn't busy). Maybe I should try a different day. However, The only thing I enjoyed was the decor. read more

I'm not sure I can even do this place justice through the written word. Otto's is: My secret oasis. My other home. My relaxation and my 30 minutes away from the world. When I come here and sit on the patio on Sunday mornings my soul feels free of any other burden. The breeze brushes against my skin. And the suns rays shine down and warm my face. We are ALWAYS greeted with a smile. And the service staff works as a family here. Each one asking how are day is going and how they can be of help to us. You can find me ordering off one of the best damn brunch cocktails lists in this entire city. I usually start with a bloody - garlic, jalapeno, cucumber or other. And then move on to a mimosa after I've had my spice fix. The lychee is my favorite. As for the brunch menu? It is tidy, to the point, and executed perfectly every. single. time. I've probably had everything on here including the grit bowl, biscuits and gravy, ricotta pancakes, crab hash...the list goes on. Their food is seasonal and fresh. It's simple yet bursting with flavor. And as ballsy as it is to cook simple sometimes the restraint is just beautiful. The prices are a tiny bit higher than others but I assure you it's worth it. My only gripe is that they took my favorite dish the steak and eggs off the menu last year. When my bf messaged them on FB about it they said they replaced it with the grit bowl because it was heartier for winter. Why I love this place? They ACTUALLY SAID, "If you let us know when you're coming in maybe on Thursday that week - we could have a nice piece of steak ready for brunch on Sunday for you." WHO DOES THAT?! This place feels like home to me and it always will. I have been holding off writing this review for years because I just couldn't find the words to convey how deeply, madly, truly I love this place. All I can tell you is go, sit on the patio, and enjoy the company of your friends and family. If I ever leave Cincinnati, Otto's will be one of those places we talk about when we say we miss home. Oh, and get the tomato dill soup - it will change your life and it IS just as bit as good as everyone says it is ;) read more

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If you're like me, there had better be a really compelling reason for me to wake up on a weekend morning and drive across the river into Kentucky...well I finally found your reason: Otto's Brunch! Otto's is going straight to the top of my favorite brunch spots in the Cincy area! We happened to be in Covington around 10am on Saturday; luckily we got there right when they opened or else we would have been eating at the bar. Highly recommend you make reservations! This restaurant may be the cutest restaurant I've ever seen! I love the old building, the mismatched colorful chairs, and the huge artwork on the walls. Each table has a unique S+P shaker set, which I think adds so much character. This place is just absolutely charming, and it's definitely somewhere I could take my 27 year old friends or my grandma...Anyone would feel at home here! For breakfast, I got the crab hash ($14), which was extra delicious! The crab had almost a cajun flavor to it, and it was very well-seasoned and flavorful. The poached egg was cooked perfectly and was extra runny, just like I like it. I thought I had ordered something amazing until I tried my husband's dish...And then I wanted to trade! He got the Otto's Benedict ($14), and it is quite possibly the best eggs benny I've ever had. This is kind of an nontraditional take on the eggs benedict...Instead of an english muffin there's a grit cake, which made it really over the top! It was sooooo yummy. I also messed up because I should have ordered the side of BACON. OMG best bacon ever! It was extra thick cut, super crispy, and tasted kind of sweet like syrup. It was absolutely addictive! Needless to say I stole a few bites from my husband's plate. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. I am still thinking about that benedict, and I can't wait to come back! read more

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I really want to get the burger here but never can catch the hours right other than brunch. Then I want brunchy food. It was busy last time I went so service was a bit slow and they were packed. I had the lemon blueberry pancakes...awesome. read more

Delicious fried green tomatoes!!! They come out really hot and tasty. You should order these if you come. We were here for Sunday brunch and learned that they don't serve alcohol until after 11am. The Benedict Otto's was tasty but a little too heavy since the poached egg and smoked salmon were served over a grit cake instead of biscuits. The fresh greens salad was refreshing though. The restaurant is very cute, I love their variety of salt and pepper shakers at each table. read more

I LOVE this place. So far I've only been to Otto's for lunch a few times, but OMG, so tasty. I had the 'curry chicken salad wrap" and shared some "sweet potato fries" with my friends. Both were delicious, but I have to admit that I had "plate envy" when I saw my friends "BLFGT" sandwich (or bacon, lettuce and fried green tomato sandwich served on a fresh croissant)!! It looked so good that I found myself (and my watering mouth) having lunch there two days later. It was worth every calorie. Yum. I will definitely be frequenting this fine establishment often (very convenient, since I live right around the corner). They have very refreshing raspberry iced tea as well as an eclectic set of salt and pepper shakers that adorn each table. They are family run and the beautiful paintings are painted by the owner's wife. I love to support local businesses (especially when they're fabulous!). read more

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Boujee breakfast/brunch spot. The food and service are very good. Only ate here a couple times but would definitely recommend

Just had Sunday brunch at Otto's and it was fantastic. While my previous experience at this stylish Covington bistro was focused only on tasting the myriad martinis, today was all about the food. Our server described the day's special, a "Southern Reuben," as a mile-high sandwich made of fried catfish, thinly sliced country ham, Swiss cheese, slaw, a spicy tartar sauce, served on light rye and garnished with sweet pickles. Yep, I was sold! My boyfriend ordered the breakfast casserole, which was comforting mix of thinly sliced potatoes, eggs, sausage, sour cream, cheddar cheese, topped with diced roasted red peppers. While I'm sure I'd never want to know the calorie-count, I did frequently bat my eyes and ask sweetly for another bite. Each entree was included a side item; we ordered a fresh salad (mesclun, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette) and tomato dill soup (creamy broth of chunky tomatoes and understated dill). Our bill only came to $19.02, which was impressive considering the attention to detail of the cuisine and the warmth of our service. We just may make dining at Otto's a Sunday tradition. read more

Wish they would've let us eat there. Apparently you need a reservation. Not good for kids either.

The food and service was absolutely superb. I would highly recommend the brussel sprouts, and the scallops. My friend had the shrimp and grits, and loved them. The atmosphere was casual yet upscale. There was an artsy intimate vibe. I will definitely be returning. read more

Otto's - Shrimp & Grits Sea Scallops - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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A special resturant with wonderful food, attentive service by very friendly servers and a bright and fun eclectic decor. Fried green tomatoes and the tomato basil soup are absolutely wonderful and variety of entrees is always good. Our favorite resturant in the Northern Ky area. read more

Saturday brunch was fantastic All you would ever want. Good atmosphere, good service, amazing food. Great menu and very reasonable. Try the Fried green tomato, egg, and cheese on a croissant. This place has the best fried green tomatoes in the city! read more

This was an excellent brunch spot. We arrived around 12 PM without a reservation, and were seated pretty quickly. The space is small though, and it feels crowded while waiting to be seated. I ordered the aAvocado Toast with the Tomato Dill soup while a friend ordered the BLFGT (Bacon, lettuce, fried green tomato). My toast was delicious but I found myself having trouble eating it. It was a little too full of toppings to pick up, but the 11 grain wheat bread was a little too toasty to easily cut. The tomato dill soup was wonderful. My friends BLFGT was excellent, and she was talking about it long after we left. For dessert, we topped it off with a Spiced Pear filled Cruffin (basically a muffin shaped sweet croissant). This was by far the highlight, and i'm honestly salivating just typing about it. Overall, this will stay on my heavy rotation for brunch locations. read more

Otto's - Avocado Toast, Tomato Dill Soup, and a Chili concentrate. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Scrumptious brunch and bloody mary's that will leave you needing to wander around Covington Main Strasse before you can drive home! I stopped in here on a slightly rainy Sunday morning, on a weekend I was visiting Cincinnati. It had been years since I'd been in historic Covington and I was enticed by the good reviews for Otto's. My fellow Yelpers did not disappoint. The ambiance in Otto's is down-home, the decor is ecclectic and fun. Each of the tables has a different set of kitchy salt and pepper shakers -- ours had two panda bears in different poses, another table next to us had a hamburger and fries. The whole restaurant must have had two dozen different types of chairs, which didn't necessarily match the tables they were at. There is a gorgeous old wood bar (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i4ycw1I1abLSihpgXnn0WQ?select=1Pp9jrr8LrO5O_XWzP0ezw) that you can sit at for drinks or food. Otto's claims their bloody marys are the best in town, but I have to disagree given that I had an even better one at Keystone Bar & Grill (http://www.yelp.com/biz/keystone-bar-and-grill-covington) in downtown Covington the day before. Otto's was very good though, and definitely recommended if you're looking for some hair of the dog. I had the crab hash with a cup of tomato dill soup (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i4ycw1I1abLSihpgXnn0WQ?select=ZNgZcATrAfHe8mZVyImp1g). The hash had good flavor with large chunks of crab meat, crunchy potatoes (I hate hash where the potatoes are all mush!), and a perfectly poached egg. The sauce was tangy with a little kick, definitely a good addition. My brunch-mate ordered the Benedict Otto's (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/i4ycw1I1abLSihpgXnn0WQ?select=KaQ_QipTw3-g8AqiMG2Rnw) with a potato cake. The benedict was a twist on classic eggs benedict that adds smoked salmon and uses crispy-baked flatbreads instead of an English muffin. While I didn't try it, there certainly wasn't anything left when my companion was finished. read more

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I'm not a Covington expert but Otto's must be at least Top 10 for this area. Four of us had a late brunch on 4th of July and it was about 10% filled with customers. The service was excellent and attentive. We had a lot of questions about several plates and our server answered everything in a polite manner. She was also very attentive. The food was excellent. My Biscuits & Gravy were great but my friends' plates were each amazing and very satisfying. Anything with bacon was a highlight. I recommend the Fried Green Tomatos. It's clear Otto's puts a lot of thought into the ingredients, interior decorations, and training their servers because it clearly shines through. I'm looking forward to returning during a busy dinner night so see if the experience is consistent or very different. read more

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

Great atmosphere, delicious food, and genuinely courteous service. Cute bathroom too! Seven of us showed up for lunch fresh off two legs of two-hour rides in 90-degree heat, and at first glance the place seemed a bit too nice, the prices too high. But the food was awesome! Tomato soup to die for, double prime hamburger was top notch, chicken salad was fresh and delicious (although the croissant was ever so slightly overdone), and the fresh greens salad with balsamic vinaigrette dressing was superb. Our waitress was so very nice, she made room for our helmets and gear and even offered to fill up all our water bladders for our next leg of riding in the July heat. We didn't take her up on it, but it was such a nice gesture. Fantastic little place! Next time when the weather is better we'll sit outside. read more

Otto's - Half a chicken salad sandwich with a fresh greens salad. SO GOOD! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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This place was exactly my speed. The view from the lovely copper bar top was stunning on this particular evening... giant snowy snowflakes blowing sideways out the windows... twinkly lights and cozy conversations all around... Hendrix and the like on the stereo. I went with two 'small' plates as a meal and both were daily specials... one was a spicy black bean soup. The other was a specialty toast with goat cheese, fancy ham, and whatever else made me black out from flavor overload. Delicious meal. Two glasses of a Spanish tempranillo... perfecto! 4 stars instead of 5? Truly, this place is perfect and the food and drink are excellent. But after traveling through Spain, drinking incredible wines and eating incredible foods at very modest and reasonable prices, it just felt a little pricier here than I wanted it to be. Otherwise, a great overall experience for a personal treat or to share with friends, coworkers, dates, and family. Bravo! read more

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

Went for Valentine's Day with my love. Was seated pretty quickly and had a reservation. Place was beautiful and busy. Server took good care of us. We ordered friend green tomatoes, soup, braised ribs and halibut. The appetizer was ok, soup good. Braised ribs was more like roast and mashed tators. The halibut didn't have much flavor but the risotto underneath was punchy with a spur cream like flavor and cottage cheese like texture. I did NOT like it! I saw the guy upstairs plating desserts spoon out some strawberry mixture on to plates, lick the spoon and then use it again! read more

Who would've known that Covington, Kentucky has one of the best brunch places I've EVER been to! I was walking pass this place, saw how poppin' it was so I decided to take a look at their menu (thanks Yelp!). Best. Decision. Ever. They're menu consisted of classic brunch items such as Eggs Benedict, Biscuits and Gravy, etc. I've tried a good amount of Eggs Benedict in my short lifetime but I can definitely say this was the best I've ever had! Let me just say that this isn't your typical Benedict. What I'm used to seeing is a biscuit, with some kind of meat, greens, egg, sauce. Over at Otto's however, replaces traditional biscuit with grits! Genius!!! The grits soaked up the hollandaise sauce like a sponge! SO FLIPPIN GOOD! Spinach is usually the typical choice of greens but not here! They used cooked to perfection, collard greens (kale)..oh my...it complemented everything so well. You get to choose a side with each main dish. Green salad, tomato dill soup, seasonal fruits, and bacon. I opted for their tomato dill soup which was delicious. Service was excellent, very friendly staff. The best part? THEY TAKE RESERVATIONS FOR BRUNCH!! SAY WHAAAAT?! Otto's, I'll see you next week! read more

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I found this little gem by chance on my way home from an early flight. I'm so glad I stopped! I loved seeing all the healthy choices. I had the avocado toast, fruit, and coffee and they were all amazing quality. The service was fast and friendly. I'll definitely go back when I'm in the area! read more

Otto's - Avocado toast, fresh fruit cup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Great food & Great Service!! Brie & berry sals we're excellent. Wife had scallops and I had filet mignon

The food was good but they have a very limited menu with no GF options readily available. I have to ask them to make some modification that were only half done so I had to send it back and then they forgot to bring it back out to me. The food was fresh and tasty once I did get it. read more

Adorable, cute little restaurant. Went for breakfast, and while the options are limited, the food is amazing. Some of the best French Toast I've ever had. The potato cakes are good and warm, and they're big. Definitely coming back next time I visit. read more

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Otto's is a cute restaurant on Main Street with very high ceilings and an eclectic mix of artwork. The food is seasoned and cooked to perfection. The five of us really enjoyed our shareable appetizers and entrees. The peach Paloma is a lovely cocktail that is very delicious and not too sweet. The staff is friendly and professional. The only distraction with Otto's is the extremely high noise level from the conversations filling the small space. It was very noticeable as soon as you walked to your table that you might not be able to hear the conversations clearly from your friends at your table. read more

Visiting from Miami - Just had a stellar breakfast at Otto's Wonderful service from Sarah at the bar, who recommended the Crab hash. What a dish - one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long while. Great ambience as well - gem of a place. read more

Outstanding food! Great sandwiches. I recommend the short rib sandwich! The tuna sandwich is great also!

Every now and again, I pop over to Otto's for a quick lunch. My favorite place to sit is at the bar, against the wall immediately as you enter. I have a good view of the people coming and going but I'm out of the traffic pattern and remain relatively incognito. Otto's is best described as "kitschy." The decor is country/provincial with nostalgic touches like a set of Coca-Cola salt & pepper shakers (which is a no-no given that they serve Pepsi products) and mismatched pastel-color chairs. The food is anything but ordinary. The signature tomato and dill soup is a fan favorite. Looking for a filling meal? Then try the Kentucky Hot Brown smothered in gravy. The also have daily specials. I enjoyed a delicious pulled pork sandwich. I CRAVE the sweet potato fries! They even have KY Bourbon Barrel Ale on tap and a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle in the liquor cabinet! The service is always terrific and the atmosphere very casual. There's outdoor seating in the summer and the room is well-designed to get large groups seated. read more

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Definitely one of the great Cincinnati restaurants. The ambiance is romantic, the food was delicious and the prices were very reasonable. Can't go wrong here. Hopefully they hang on to what they have, reinvent themselves from time to time, and don't let it go to crap like so many Cincinnati restaurants. read more

Great service and even better food! We have been twice and I can't wait to go back! The food is top notch!

Otto's was perfect! I called around 11:30 on a Sunday morning to inquire about reservations after reading other Yelp reviews. The hostess squeezed us in with a 1pm reservation. We arrived and the place was pretty full but our seat was ready. Our party ordered mimosas and bloody Mary's to start. The bloody Mary's were good with jalapeño infused vodka. The mimosas were perfect with a glass full of champagne with just a splash of juice. They also offer other juices mixed with champaign. We were all satisfied with our meals. I had the buttermilk lemon pancakes with a side of goetta. They were perfectly lemony and Fluffy with strawberries on top. I also had a bite of the BLFGT, I would get that next time! Yum!! Great service, food and experience read more

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

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My mom raves about this gem on Main Street in Covington, KY. Ample parking and good indoor/outdoor seating. I got the French Baguette, with pork terrine, Brie, arugula, radishes and mustard. It was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. My mom got the Curry Chicken Salad Wrap with sweet potato fries. The fries were to die for and came well seasoned and with a sauce that was heavenly (we're assuming a homemade honey mustard). The atmosphere makes you feel like you're in Europe. Great service, awesome menu. Can't wait to go back! read more

Otto's - French Baguette + Mixed Greens Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Wonderful. Devin was our server, he was friendly and had mad drink mixology skillz! The fried green tomatoes and crab cake slider were amazing! I had the scallops over Parmesan risotto with smoke tomato aioli, every bite was devoured! The aioli was absolutely divine. The boy got the double prime burger with waffle fries. He said it was spectacular! Unfortunately they sold out of dessert, honestly the risotto and aioli were so good it could have been dessert. A definite visit for this area! read more

I'm a 30 year veteran of the fine dining restaurant business. I'm not a big fan of online reviews, but here I am. :) Having worked in some of the finest restaurants here in town, New Orleans, and Southern California I like to think I know what I'm talking about. We have been eating brunch at Otto's on a regular basis for over four years. There's a reason for that. Recently my mother was in town and we went for dinner for the first time. Dinner exceeded expectations. This place is delicious. We sat in the back courtyard and everything that hit the table was fantastic. The server was charming, friendly, and efficient. I can't recommend this place enough. Otto's is far and away the best restaurant in Main Strauss and probably Northern Kentucky. Go here, you won't regret it. read more

I don't know what it is but there's just something about brunch that us Californians go crazy over. Maybe it's because we typically don't wake up until noon or because words together are better than apart. Whatever it is it has me loving this place. I was very surprised to see that there wasn't a line out the door on a Saturday afternoon because of how good it is. We got sat immediately and within 20 mins I was eating away my hangover with copious amounts of egg, bacon and fried green tomatoes. My favorite was the biscuits and gravy but the egg casserole still had me smiling. Immediately after eating I went into a food coma which I am now coming out of and wondering if I should go back to see what they've got for dinner. That's how good it is. read more

Otto's - Egg casserole with a side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Came here for brunch for my cousins birthday. The atmosphere is beautiful and there are tons of unique items around the restaurant. We sat upstairs in a bright and airy room at a large table because we had a big party. We really enjoyed our food but our service was not as I would expect at Ottos. They were clearly understaffed and it took a long time to get our order in, get water refills, and eventually get the check. I ate without any water, salt &pepper, etc. which isn't a huge deal but a small detail that makes a big difference! Another thing is that I put on the reservation we were celebrating a birthday and we even had balloons at the table and there was not even a "happy birthday" from our waiter. I usually expect something small to acknowledge the celebration... anyway, I would 100% recommend the lox bagel - it was delicious. I also loved the tomato soup. I'll definitely be back but I expect better service from Ottos. read more

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We came on a Monday night and had a wonderful dinner. We opted to eat inside and were given a choice of tables. Our server was also tending bar but that didn't stop her from giving us great service. We took advantage of their wine bottle special and were not disappointed by our selection. I had the braised short ribs and they were some of the best I've had! Succulent, flavorful, fork tender. I ate every morsel! My husband had the pasta carbonara and though he claimed he wasn't very hungry he ate it all. If we ever come back this way we will come again! read more

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