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Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Cincinnati

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Cincinnati? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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4.9

4.9 (5998)

$50 and over

Contemporary European

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. It is a one of a kind dining experience marrying world-class, chef driven cuisine with gracious service. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant and inviting surroundings welcome guests for an afternoon cocktail, a small bite before a great show at nearby theaters, a casual dinner with friends, or a luxurious night out.

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KrysiaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Really, everything was perfect. We could not fault a thing. Cocktails, wine, each course, and delightful people. Such a pleasure to go there, and so lucky to have this in Cincinnati. Thank you Boca.

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American In Paris Cadenza 2025

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The Capital Grille - Cincinnati

4.8

4.8 (4272)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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CarlVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great steaks and great service from Pablo. Always a good experience. A suggestion might be for a larger foyer as many of us wait a few minutes to be seated.

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Lobster and Crab Cakes

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Coconut Cream Pie

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Filet Mignon 10oz

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The Baker's Table

4.8

4.8 (37)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Baker’s Table offers a true farm-to-table experience, with a monthly-changing 3-Course Prix Fixe menu that features local produce, artisan sourdough, and the best handmade pasta in Cincinnati. With extensive free parking available, and only a 6 minute drive from downtown, Baker's Table is an oasis of urban dining in historic Newport, Kentucky. In 2019 the restaurant was named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by both EATER.com and USAToday.com. We can’t wait to welcome and cook for you!

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Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Another delicious, creative dinner. Great service and ambiance. We will be back.

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Parisian Holiday Wine Dinner

New Year's Eve Tasting Menu

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The Baker's Table Semi Private

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4.9

4.9 (3096)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

Cincinnati

About the restaurant

Mita's, the second restaurant from acclaimed Chef Jose Salazar, is named after his Colombian grandmother - his "Mita." The beautiful 130 seat restaurant designed by MSA Architects is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati at the corner of Fifth and Race Streets on the ground floor of the 84.51 Building. Mita's eclectic, farm inspired menu focuses on both the traditional and modern foods and beverages of Spain and Latin America, with tapas, ceviches, cured hams, cheeses and large plates.

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PaulaVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

The food, service, and atmosphere were outstanding, as usual! Every plate served was absolutely delicious... from start to finish. If you're looking for a unique and wonderful dining experience, go to Mita's. You will not be disappointed!

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Pastel de Tres Leches

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Tostones y Guacamole

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4.7

4.7 (1272)

$50 and over

Steak

Bellevue

About the restaurant

Steakhouse and Sushi Restaurant with breathtaking views of the Ohio River and the Cincinnati Skyline! Guests, please enjoy our glass elevator located on the west side of the building.

Please note, large parties (7+) must contact the restaurant directly for bookings. Parties of 7+ must also provide a CC. MRBL reserves the right to charge $50/person for large parties that cancel within 48 hours or no show.

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Matt

Dined 3 days ago

MRBL has stolen the crown for best Cincinnati steak house

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Porterhouse for 2

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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Cincinnati

4.9

4.9 (9166)

$50 and over

Steak

Central Business District

About the restaurant

Jeff Ruby's is a reimagined art deco style steakhouse featuring U.S.D.A Prime Steaks and Fresh Seafood...not to mention our extensive selection of sushi, signature salads, Steakhouse sides, and desserts. Jeff Ruby's is conveniently located across from Fountain Square and is within walking distance of downtown hotels and the convention center. When you demand the very best in dining experiences, choose Jeff Ruby's. Discover the distinction for yourself!

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MarlaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

My girlfriends and I ,instead of buying presents, go out every year for a really great dinner for Christmas. This restaurant really hits all the buttons. From melt in your mouth steak, fresh sushi and succulent lobster tails. Wait staff was excellent. Great vibe. Would definitely recommend this iconic restaurant.

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4.9

4.9 (7955)

$50 and over

Italian

Central Business District

About the restaurant

It is a concept of casual intimacy and communal romance. Sotto is the art of simplicity, a steward of restraint. It’s undressed, gutsy and human. It is fire, meat, wheat, and laughter. Above all, Sotto is Italian.

Now Open for Lunch Service Monday - Friday, 11am - 2pm

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Thomas

Dined 5 days ago

We went to lunch to celebrate my wife’s birthday and were immediately impressed by our server, Chrissy, and her knowledge of the menu and wine pairings. The ambiance was intimate and soft at the beginning, but between the house music and the increasing number of patrons, it became quite loud. Still, the food and attention to detail were the stars of the show. The eggplant parmigiana, tagliatelle al prosciutto, and the Italian Stallion cocktail were among the best of the afternoon. To finish, a complimentary donut served with a delicate salted caramel sauce brought the birthday celebration to a special level. We highly recommend and we will return for another great experience!

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4.7

4.7 (1373)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Over the Rhine

About the restaurant

Our Rattle Room welcomes you when joining us 4 floors below Vine street. The Rattle Room does not require reservations and is seated on a first come first serve basis.
Reservations are recommended and prioritized for our Den. If you have a reservation, please check in with the host at the front door before waiting in line. Reservations in our Den will be held for 15 minutes and are a total of 2 hours long (Excluding Saturday reservations before 6:30 which are an hour and a half).

We do not serve food.

Ghost Baby exists to rattle the extraordinary. Our cocktail lounge and music venue claims a 170-year-old space that once served as a lagering tunnel for a brewing company. Come as you are and enjoy an inventive cocktail, a stiff drink, your favorite canned beer, or a glass of our hand-selected wine. Reserve your spot for an intimate, unique performance in the Den or join us in the Rattle Room (front bar) on a walk-in basis.

21+ | Dress Code Enforced

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Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

The atmosphere is very unique and the staff is very friendly and welcoming! My favorite spot in Cincinnati by far. Burlesque night is the best night 😘

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4.8

4.8 (9190)

$50 and over

Steak

Hyde Park

About the restaurant

For Jeff Ruby, this is the steakhouse that started it all. In 1981, The Precinct was born in the former Cincinnati Police Patrol House Number 6. This turn-of-the-century, Romanesque-style structure would hold what is now the longest, continuously running fine dining restaurant in the city.
Recently named one of America's Top 10 Steakhouses by USA Today and Gayot.com, The Precinct is frequently recognized as having Cincinnati’s best steaks, seafood, and service. This consistent, high level of quality and overall guest experience over 4 decades has endeared Precinct to celebrities, business people, families, and loyal diners alike. The Precinct also offers a quaint outdoor patio area where guests may dine.

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ShaneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Greg was wonderful, Trey knows everything there is to know about spirits, Annie was great the bar was “closing” but she welcomed us to sit down.

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Boneless Ribeye

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4.8

4.8 (9490)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Montgomery

About the restaurant

Classic style paired with Jeff Ruby's U.S.D.A Prime Steaks and exceptional seafood.
Three unique dining rooms, three wine cellars, and live music.

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Logan

Dined 2 days ago

Philip was outstanding always made conversation when he came up to us. Great server!

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Boneless Ribeye

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