If I could give one *7* star rating to a single menu item (across all my reviews) -- it's Pony's wings. The fries are superbly potato-ey (sad to say that a distinguishing factor these days is a potato tasting line a potato...). Service is always great. My only gripe is that at the end of the day it's a little loid/boisterous -- but the crowd's always friendly. I'm deducting 2 stars for them showing sports on the TVs -- leaving us at 5/5 stars. (P.S. get the purple drank -- it's a taste you don't see around much -- reminds me of grape BubbleTape gum ... if anyone remembers that) read more

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Absolutely pick me up and fly me to Cincy on a Friday for this fish and chips!!!! I was in town for flying pig and was told the pony had the best fish Friday around. I made damn sure to stop in at 12 on the dot to find out first hand. The fish was well seasoned and crispy on the outside will tender, flaky, and juicy on the inside. The fries were crispy and well seasoned and the damn tartar sauce was even delicious. The portion is huge and while good enough to hog all to yourself it's big enough for 2 people. The server/bartender was very polite and helpful, and even held my cc after leaving it during my visit because I was so high on a crispy flavor cloud I didn't even care how I would pay for the rest of my trip. All in all an absolute must visit for fish Friday or honestly any day of the week. I hear the wings are also something to write home about. read more

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We came on a Friday during Lent for the fish fry. Unfortunatly they ran out right before we ordered. We got the fish sandwich instead. The fish itself was good and flavorful. It was a small portion. The star of the show was there pizza logs. We got them as an appetizer and I had never had them before. They were delicious! So flavorful and cheesy! I would come back just for these! Next time I hope to try their fish fry. read more

The Pony - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Fish fry Friday still on point. I took my uncles for lunch. One lives here, the other was here from Wisconsin. Both of them loved the meal. The batter is light, tartar sauce homemade and some of the best fries in the city. The spot was packed but we found the last booth. read more

The Pony - Fish fry Friday - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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This place has some of the best chicken in the cincy area. Their fries are also fresh cut and similar to five guys. I also loved the sauces that came with the chicken tenders. The ranch is definitely house made. The chefs are awesome! Not a huge fan of the vibe/bartenders as it is a little too hipster and stuffy, but the food is absolutely worth it. However, maybe that was just the time i happened to come in. Def check this place out read more

My wife and I visited The Pony on a whim as we were in the downtown area. We are so happy we did. We walked into this open, nicely air conditioned bar that was very busy at 1:30 pm. The Pony is in downtown Cincinnati so parking is mostly found on the street or at a local garage. We got lucky and found a meter 2 blocks away. You order food at the bar and then the kitchen brings it out to your table. The process worked pretty well. We had the cheesteak sandwich, the roast beef on weck, and French fries. They were all superbly good. The rare roast beef on weck was a masterpiece. It wasn't a particularly large sandwich but every bite was a delight. The grilled onions and mayo brought the right touch of luciousness to the cheestake. The fries are hand cut, which is a nice touch. We will absolutely visit the Pony again, and hopefully just prior to a show at MOTR across the street. read more

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We had the beef on weck and the chicken tenders. The beef on weck was just as good as any we've had from Buffalo. Beautifully tender meat, flavorful as jus, and salty weck. Will be back just for that. The chicken tenders were the best I've had in town. Very tender, thinner cut, great crispy breading. The ranch was a showstopper as well. Ambiance is cute, small place. I wouldn't expect a place to sit during peak hours but for a Saturday afternoon it's very chill. Definitely recommend. read more

Great dive bar atmosphere. We visited on a Saturday night, pretty late, and it was hopping. 90's country vibes and great bar food! Definitely worth a visit. read more

The Pony - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I went to the pony to kill some time and I really liked this bar. I was there on a Saturday and there was a good amount of people were there but it wasn't too full. I also tried their cheesesteak which was delicious and some fries. I thought the food was very good for a bar, and I also thought the servers were very cool. Overall, I'd recommend this spot ! read more

I ordered the wings with hot buffalo and they were cooked crispy to perfection! I plan to comeback to try the fish sandwich offered only on Fridays! read more

Looking for great wings/ tenders then the Pony is highly recommended! Located in the heart of OTR. I tried the tenders and fries with the Cajun honey mustard. The fries are thick, steak cut and the tenders were delicious. The ranch is house made and phenomenal! Giving it 4 starts because of a few downsides. The ventilation isn't great and most of the menu is fried food which can be an annoyance when you leave and smell like it. And apparently they don't do takeout after 6p which is a buzz kill especially on a packed night when you just want to get in and out. Aside from that, I recommend giving them a try! read more

Buffalo wings are the best outside of Buffalo. Cheesesteak also divine. Highly recommend for tasty bar food.

Extremely loud and slow service. Food was good and large portions Bartender was attentive. read more

This spot is a gem. The food. The vibe. The workers. It's all worth acknowledging. Up until visiting today (Reds Opening Day) I've always stuck to their wings, but I have to say their cheesesteak is the best I've had in all of Cincinnati, and rivals the best I've ever had anywhere. The bartenders also skillfully handled many overly drunk and rude patrons who had clearly been out in the sun too long. One of the best spots to hit in the whole city! read more

What a taste of Buffalo. The bartenders were very helpful and friendly. Great beef on weck and wings. I just need a Bills game and snow falling. When we are missing our hometown we will be back. read more

The Pony - Medium spiced chicken wings with blue cheese sauce. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Food was AMAZING, so was my drink! BEST fries of my LIFE! Wedge salad was to die for- with house made ranch- I could take a bath in that ranch! And I normally don't love ranch! The star of the show was the beef on weck sandwich!! Bun was exquisite, and the beef was PERFECTLY cooked. Where has this place been all my life!? Service also great- THIS PLACE CAN C.O.O.K. Cozy brick booths and hometown bar feel. When I die- I want my wake here! read more

Ordered take out. The roast beef on wreck is great. Fries were really good as well. We were greeted as we entered and promptly taken care of. The place is a bar and has that kind of vibe. Will try again when we are in the area. read more

Super cool little bar! Great beer selection. The food is where this place shines. You may see a small food menu, but what is here is amazing. This place might just have the best chicken tendies known to man. I had a spicy honey mustard sauce with mine and it was epic. Service was amazing. The guys tending bar were super friendly. This place has a definite hipster vibe, which is fine by me. I will be definitely coming back next time I'm in Cincy. read more

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The closest to the true Buffalo experience you can get in Cincinnati, and the best fries in town. I also appreciate the consistent Toppling Goliath cans in stock. I go often before FCC games. read more

Great burgers! My husband and I stopped in yesterday evening for burgers and cocktails. We both ordered them the same - Classic burgers with cheese, cooked medium. And fries. The burgers were cooked perfectly and quite good. Better than I expected from a bar. The fries were awesome too. The Manhattan was really good and my husband had a couple of beers he enjoyed. We'd stop in again when craving a good burger. read more

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Bread: check Seasoning: check Cheese: check Mayo: check This small dive bar has limited seating space. There were only a couple tables available, seat yourself and order at the bar when your ready type deal. Okay, so we walk up and order, hang out, there are a few TV's hanging in front of the bar, very OTR. :) Our food comes out, looks good. Take a bite. Oh Em Gee! The perfectly butter-toasted, soft, warm hoagie bun combined with the mayo, cheese, onion and steak was like taking a trip through time back to when you can remember a childhood memory waking up to the news of an unexpected snow day. The layers of flavor unfolding, I truly do not think I've had a sandwich worthy. The crispy on the outside and soft potato on the inside potato sticks, are NOT "fry's," okay.. not over salted, undercooked, sitting under a heat lamp for 30 minutes, McDonalds fry's.. these hand crafted, perfectly fried potato pieces are easily one of my favorite potato side. The Ranch and Creole Honey Mustard Sauces were great for dipping. I'd recommend ANYONE, to add this spot to your monthly stop. read more

The Pony - Philly Steak Sandwhich - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Ok I'm a Buffalo nut- these guys have it down!!!!beef on weck ..... amazing.... Dive bar hanging lights (ambience) and service is on point. If you're a WNY foodie or bills/sabers fan go here!!!! read more

The Pony - Beef on weck- fries and wings that I'm told are flown in from Buffalo- the sauce is definitely franks base which is 100% correct - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The shrimp in the Shrimp basket were perfectly prepared! Nice, cozy bar atmosphere in historic building.

Dive bar feel, but a top neighborhood stop for wings. My personal favorites are the garlic parmesan(with full shreds of cheese) wings and fries. Expect to stand and eat if it's really busy, or wait for awhile for a table(all first come first served) during peak hours. read more

Top 5 burger in the city. Great little dive bar with awesome food and top notch atmosphere. read more

The Pony - Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The pony has the best chicken tenders and fries in Cincinnati. It also has the best bartenders and chefs and cooks. Such a pleasant atmosphere and accommodate children very well. I give a shout out to the gentleman that own the Pony. The big surprise when you come to the small dive bar. It's so good. read more

Always a winner in my book. Dive bar atmosphere with exceptionally well made food. 100% the best fries in town. The new fried mortadella (fancy baloney) sandwich is a new favorite. Get extra napkins but it's phenomenal. Perfect wings, Crispity chrunchity tendies, solid burgers Seriously you can't go wrong here. I skip the pizza logs and saucy logs but mostly because I like everything else so much better Almost forgot, I don't know of any other place in town that sells a beef in weck! read more

Great Food, Service is Great When The short blonde with the glasses isn't working. No personality, no smiles just order and check!! Y'all guy with glasses and beard super cool, I believe Adrian is her name she's great. Some of the best wings and fries in town!! Food is Solid. read more

The Pony - The Bar - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Got their lent Friday fish fry to go and even after we got to our hotel, checked in, took a shower, and got ready to eat, it still had a crunch! The fries were delicious! The sauce was delicious! The coleslaw was a bit too lemony for me personally, but I still finished it lol! The only think that was missing were utensils, which actually did suck! Not gonna lie. But the food was magic! read more

I was recommended to come here by a random worker in a store near by, and I can honestly say that lady changed my life. I've been here probably 10 times since that and the quality is consistently TOP TIER. The chicken tenders taste like ascending to heaven, and I swear the fries are sprinkled with salt from Mount Olympus. HOT. JUICY. CRISP. Coat your fingers in deliciousness as you drown your sorrows in one of their many insanely flavorful sauces. The atmosphere is neighborhood bar, and It makes me just wanna chill out and have a beer while I shovel yummy chicken in my mouth. Try it asap and let your life be changed as mine was. read more

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Great ambience, good food, friendly staff, perfect location. We enjoyed our time here. Seemed to be filled with locals. The menu is small, but offers good bar food. Great spot to hang with friends or watch a game read more

The Pony - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The food is excellent. The wedge salad is to die for. The chicken tenders are always hot and delicious. The bar staff are friendly and the place is always jumpy. The ambiance is laid back and hip. Parking is a nightmare but over all excellent choice. Yes, I ate all my food.. read more

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Say it with me.....French fries & Ranch...French Fries & Ranch!!!!! Wowza. I'm the French fry queen and I know good fries as soon as I see them. The very first bite took me immediately to Ohio State Fair Fries! Absolutely delicious. I almost stood up and did a dance after I dipped the fry in their house made ranch. Yummo. Wings were solid, definitely not the best in the city like other yelpers are trying to say. We ordered a shot and a dirty martini, the dirty martini was actually pretty good. If you are in OTR and looking for good bar food, here you go, You're welcome. read more

The Pony - Garlic Parmeson wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Menu is small but awesome bar food and good casual atmosphere for catching a game. Chicken is as good as anywhere in Cincy.

OK 2nd visit after discovering this awesome place last week. I am definitely becoming a regular. Friday I tried their Garlic Parmesan Wings and were blown away!! It is the perfect balance to hot and sweet, not heavily sauced, and not overpowering - to die for!!! I believe they are the most delicious wings I've ever eaten! Lol - Probably coming back for dinner and drinks again Sunday!!! Only regret is they are not open currently during the week for lunch. I actually tried stopping by on Tuesday at noon and was disappointed their doors were locked . Bartender says they have a staffing shortage due to COVID but hope to open longer hours in the future as we all recover. read more

The Pony - Garlic Parmesan Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great wings! Really enjoyed the dive bar atmosphere, very reasonable prices. Highly recommend the BBQ wings along with the Cajun Honey Mustard. Could have a better draft beer selection but it was still a 5* establishment. read more

The Pony - BBQ Wings along with Cajun Honey Mustard with delicious homemade ranch! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

They have an amazing food menu, best chicken tenders and fries in town, can't go wrong with any of the food. Great ambiance for watching a game as well read more

There is nothing incredible about this place, but you can usually get a seat and the bar is decent and the food is alright. IT won't be the best meal of your life, but it is generally good. That being said, there aren't really any healthy options. Pro tip: Whatever you get (burger, wings, fries, etc.) be sure to get the cajun honey mustard sauce. It improves every item on the menu by one star! Also, don't sleep on the pizza egg rolls as an appetizer. They are way better than they should be! read more

The Pony! Hello my new bff neighborhood bar with spectacular food! This unassuming bar sits on a quiet corner of the up and coming Main St neighborhood of OTR. When you walk up there is a couple nice patio tables outfront. Inside there is a large bar with plenty of seats, some high tops, and some booth tables. There are multiple TVs with any sporting event you could hope for to be on! The bartenders were welcoming and friendly. I felt like I was at home in NY at a chill neighborhood place. Somewhere you could totally become a regular at. And I will.... I had beer at an event prior to coming here so decided to try a different looking cider they had. Starcut Octorock tasted just like apple cider fresh out of the orchard with a little bit of carbonation, great flavor. For food I honestly had a hard time deciding but went with the Chicken finger sandwich. You have a choice of sauce, so I went with the medium buffalo sauce. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time. This sandwich was to die for! The chicken was tender and perfectly sauced. Veggies were fresh. The roll, which is delivered weekly from a bakery in Buffalo, was a star. Really the whole thing was just perfection. My friend had the Beef on Weck, which I will get next time, as she loved it. Various locals came in and out while we were there, almost all of them ordering the wings, which also looked uh-may-ZING! Its going to be hard from now on, to try anything else new in the area, because I will always just want to come back here! read more

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Great vibe, wonderful bartender and outstanding vegan burger!! great spot to get a good draft beer, watch some sports, and enjoy some above par bar food. Look forward to returning. read more