Otto's

Name: Otto's
Address: 521 Main St, Covington, KY, United States, 41011-1329
Telephone: (859) 491-6678
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1698 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Opened in 2003, Otto's serves American and Southern inspired fare in the heart of Covington's Mainstrasse.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Regional American (Southern)
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 491-6678
Website
http://www.ottosonmain.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329
Neighbourhood
Covington
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Fried Green TomatoesUS$12.00
Panko breaded w/ horseradish ranch
FlatbreadUS$13.00
Brie, figs, shaved country ham, arugula, local honey
Brussels SproutsUS$10.00
bacon, brown sugar
BurrataUS$14.00
Roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil, toasted baguette
MusselsUS$16.00
Sauce charmoula, cilantro, toasted baguette

Soup & Salad

Tomato Dill SoupUS$7.00
Brie BerryUS$12.00
Fresh mixed greens, strawberries, blueberries, brie & blue cheeses, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette
Roasted Carrot SaladUS$11.00
Roasted carrots, ricotta, salsa verde, candied pumpkin seeds, honey

Mains

FiletUS$45.00
Seared beef tenderloin, sauce bordelaise, bacon-blue cream, asparagus, fried herb potatoes
Pistachio Crusted HalibutUS$41.00
Goat cheese & pear risotto, hazelnut cream sauce
Sea ScallopsUS$36.00
Seared scallops, roasted asparagus & shiitake mushroom risotto, smoked tomato aioli
Cajun Cream PastaUS$24.00
Sautéed red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, spinach, roasted chicken, cajun cream sauce
Southern Fried Pork ChopUS$29.00
Hot bacon slaw, mustard demi glace
SalmonUS$30.00
Thai chili glaze, roasted asparagus, sweet potato fries
Braised Short RibsUS$35.00
beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted carrots, jus
Shrimp & GritsUS$27.00
Sautéed onion, shiitake, cherry tomato & red pepper w/cajun white wine sauce over fried bacon & blue cheese grit cake

Dessert

CheesecakeUS$10.00
W/ strawberry curd & pistachio
Bourbon Bread PuddingUS$8.00

What 1,698 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
American
Cincinnati
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Otto's consistently impresses with "fantastic food" and attentive service, making it a favorite dining spot. The menu delights with standout dishes like the pistachio-crusted halibut and fried green tomatoes. Despite occasional noise concerns, the "inviting atmosphere" and accommodating staff create a memorable experience. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or special celebrations.

1,698 Reviews

M
Megan
VIP
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food & even better service! Went for Christmas dinner with my family and the whole staff was so kind & took great care of us!
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David
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and services were excellent! We love the ambiance, quite and friendly.
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D
Dan
VIP
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Ottos always does a great job - great service great food
Otto'sResponded 1 day ago
Hello Dan! Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the food and service! Hope you can come visit us again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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Paula
Cincinnati
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great lunch. The food is consistently good at Otto's. Great atmosphere and service. The staff cares about the customers and they make sure that everyone has a good experience.
Otto'sResponded 1 day ago
Hi Paula! Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad you enjoyed lunch with us on Friday. I appreciate you acknowledging our staff, because they all really do are about our guests and their experience. We are lucky to have guests like you! Have a great holiday season! Hope you can visit again soon. -Alex Klein, General Manager
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mike
VIP
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner and the food dishes were diverse and delicious. We had four different entrées and everyone enjoyed theirs. I recommend this restaurant.
Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
Hi Mike!! Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm glad all of your guests enjoyed their meals. Come back and see us again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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Francesca
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and atmosphere. Favorite place to dine.
Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
Hello Francesca! Thank you so much for your review. We're so flattered that Otto's is your favorite place to dine!! We'll see you next time. :) -Alex Klein, General Manager
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C
Charles
VIP
Cincinnati
497 reviews
5.0
497 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My son and I had a wonderful holiday lunch! Good food and service.
Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
Hello Charles! Thank you for your review. I'm so happy to hear that you and your son enjoyed lunch with us this week. Hope you have a great holiday season. Come back and visit us again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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C
Christy
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to try the fried green tomatoes! They did not disappoint. The surprise treat was the tomato pie!
Otto'sResponded 4 days ago
Hello Christy! I'm so glad you discovered the tomato pie! It's one of my favorites. The fried green tomatoes are classic. I'm so happy you enjoyed lunch with us. Thanks for the wonderful review. Hope to see you again soon. -Alex Klein, General Manager
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M
Mark
VIP
Cincinnati
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch menu with a variety of selections. Ended up our group of 5 only got 2 different lunches but they were all liked! Fun place with a great ambiance too!
Otto'sResponded 4 days ago
Hello Mark! I'm so glad you enjoyed lunch with us! Thank you for your great review. Hope you visit again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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B
Brad
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and wonderful staff. All 4 of us loved our meals
Otto'sResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for your review, Brad! I'm so glad to hear that you and your guests enjoyed dinner with us. Hope you visit us again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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FAQs

Otto's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 491-6678.

Otto's is rated 4.8 stars by 1698 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 40 times today

Order delivery or takeout

521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Covington
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Regional American (Southern)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.ottosonmain.com/
Phone number
(859) 491-6678

Otto's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fried Green Tomatoes

Sea Scallops

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Smalls

Fried Green TomatoesUS$12.00

FlatbreadUS$13.00

Brussels SproutsUS$10.00

BurrataUS$14.00

MusselsUS$16.00

Soup & Salad

Tomato Dill SoupUS$7.00

Brie BerryUS$12.00

Roasted Carrot SaladUS$11.00

Mains

FiletUS$45.00

Pistachio Crusted HalibutUS$41.00

Sea ScallopsUS$36.00

Cajun Cream PastaUS$24.00

Southern Fried Pork ChopUS$29.00

SalmonUS$30.00

Braised Short RibsUS$35.00

Shrimp & GritsUS$27.00

Dessert

CheesecakeUS$10.00

Bourbon Bread PuddingUS$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Otto's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Otto's restaurant rated?

Is Otto's currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information