Pluto&#x27;s Cafe

SO MUCH FUN!!! This girl loves a good karaoke bar, and Tokyo Kitty definitely fit the bill! The…read moredrinks were reasonably priced. They have a large public space, and they also have smaller private rooms where you can have an more intimate setting with your friends. If you're in Cincinnati, check this out!

It is always a good time at Tokyo Kitty. It is perfect for a fun night out. I love the artwork that…read moregreets you as you enter. There are lyrics on posters of music icons through the ages. The private rooms have fun themes and there are a lot of creative drink options as well. We went later on a Sunday, and the service was amiable and helpful. I highly recommend Tokyo Kitty to anyone looking to let loose with a unique karaoke experience.

Mural and stage

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Tillie's Lounge

4.6(23 reviews)

4.1 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!

Karaoke Fantastic

5.0(3 reviews)

3.9 mi•Northside

Sometimes my career as a singer ventures outside of the shower and wants to take stage. When this…read morehappens, its best to have a tolerant karaoke DJ and a massive selection of showtunes. Karaoke Fantastic delivers just that. Sean Hafer, the DJ, can be found spinning songs every Thursday at Northside Tavern and Sundays at Mainstay. With a collection of over 12,000 songs, its definitely the best karaoke Cincinnati has to offer. I am in awe of the selection of showtunes, including the ENTIRE soundtrack from RENT, not just "Seasons of Love" as one typically finds. Sean makes it possible for me to serenade bar patrons with such numbers as "Take Me or Leave Me," "Out Tonight," or "Another Day." Don't worry, once I finish with RENT, there are songs from pretty much every Broadway musical ever made. And lots of Weird Al Yankovic. All of Sean's songs come neatly arranged in binders. He has plenty to go around, both with listings by song title or by artist. He also has multiple wireless microphones which are great for group numbers, or in my case, songs that encourage me to dance off-stage while crooning. A fun, personable DJ, Sean is always up for singing duets and occasionally buys drinks for his regular singers. Karaoke has always been a blast, but Karaoke Fantastic elevates it to a higher level. Yearning to belt out some notes? This is the place to do it.

Sean is an amazing karaoke master! If you find he's doing Karaoke, definitely go - he's always…read morenice, willing to help you pick a song if you're stuck and never snobby about if those of us w less than stellar voices decide we want to give it a shot!

Singrs Karaoke Cab

5.0(1 review)

7.8 mi•Downtown

OMG!!! This was so much fun! I got it for my friends birthday, took it downtown and drove around…read morefor about a half hour before hitting the town. American Pie was our favorite song to sing.

Insanely Fun

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Knockback Nats

4.2(468 reviews)

8.2 mi•Downtown

I would love to say I was wandering downtown Cincinnati when the energy of Nat's drew me in or…read more some other made up story that makes me sound super cool but I asked ChatGPT for somewhere to eat late Monday night and the dumb robot did something right for once. Super neighborhood vibe, popcorn on the bar with delicious seasoning salt and amazing smoked wings. Cannot recommend enough.

Awesome dive bar. How do you not like a bar that gives you a tall boy cozy when you order a PBR…read moretall boy. I have only had the smoked wings, but they are legit. Last time I was there they would not serve them because they were an hour away from being perfect. I respect that.

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The Blind Pig

3.5(135 reviews)

8.5 mi•Downtown

Very good dive bar located right across the street from the stadium enjoy the cigar. The food was…read moregood.

The location, service and ambience were fine but the food was absolutely awful. I would not…read morerecommend unless you plan to sit on the patio and drink!

Fry Basket Signature Chicken Strips - Fries Fried Pickles O'Malley's Cheeseburger

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Dixie Station

4.2(5 reviews)

14.8 mi

Typical Dive Bar lots of low class drunks and it's an easy pickup if you need some relief after a…read morehard week !

Dixie Station is one of my favorite bars in Nky. I love Christina & Heather(the bartenders)! They…read moremake u feel welcomed & no matter how busy they are they have my drink ready by the time I get to the bar. Now that's customer service there! They have the best Karaoke (sound man) Eric. The bands are always great too! I always have a GREAT time no matter what day of the week it is.. DIXIE STATION ROCKS!!! Keep up the GREAT WORK!! Love u guys & gals!

15.1 mi•Anderson Township

Hours!

Bar!

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Pool!

The Lounge

3.8(12 reviews)

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

The Setback

3.0(93 reviews)

7.9 mi•Over-the-Rhine

Welp it's been two years, the manager still has me band despite the racist experience I had with…read moretheir bouncers. Coming up on me without telling me they are security. I wouldnt let them hold me cause I didn't know who they were, while I was just telling my friend I was going to the dance floor . It's discussing this city still treats latino men like this. Man I wish these bars would just change for the better and not be so discriminating.

Cool place to have a beer or a shot. It's what I call a walk in bar. Walk in do a drink and walk…read moreout. Still fun to hang with group. The photo is during the SantaCon. It was so packed in there, if anyone would have farted , they would have blown the windows out of the place.........

Zombie walk!

In the doorway

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NBA Jam Sega Genesis style.

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Regi S.

10 years ago

I've been to Pluto's for their burgers and fries, which are outstanding and highly recommended. However, I had to try their fried fish, and WOW!! So glad I did. FANTASTIC whiting fish fillets, absolutely perfect for my palate. So many places serve fish with way too much breading so that by the time you search for the fish, it's lost in the shuffle... I give you, for example, delicious Long John Silver's fish (which I adore), but their heavy breading with too much fat could kill you, or I should say, clog up your arteries! Then there's McDonald's, fillets nice and thin and... where is the FISH? Is that how fish should be prepped and eaten? Well, If I'm desperate, maybe. But at Pluto's, such a delightful difference: They lightly bread the fillets, deep fry them, and by the time those 2 scrumptious (large) fillets are on your plate, you can't wait to dive in. Talk about succulent. It's real fish, folks. The real stuff, that has real body, soul, and substance to them. And the taste? Flippin' amazingly good! There's very little fat (the greasy bad kind), too, and I wonder if it's because of the light breading and the way they fry these. Whatever they are doing, it's wonderful. I paid $8 and something (forgot the exact price) for two substantial pieces of whiting, French fries, and cole slaw, plus white bread if you want to have a sandwich. Next time I'm in, it'll be the catfish, which sounds equally delish. Speaking of French fries: Pluto's are the bomb. Thicker than typical skinny fries, and with that crispy outside and tender inside, I,could.not.stop!!! So if you're on a diet that says "no fries," good luck with these bad boys. Great place, highly recommended! Carry-out and dine-in! :-) Go Pluto's! read more

Angelo D.

10 years ago

awful nasty disgusting food and attitudes one of the worst eating experiences i've ever had

Pluto's Cafe - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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