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

1690 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 54 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 1,690 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
4.7Ambience
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.

1,690 Reviews

C
Christy
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day 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 today
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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Mark
VIP
Cincinnati
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day 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 today
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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Brad
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 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 today
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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Samantha
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a cool, good energy atmosphere. We loved the mimosas and brunch! Would recommend!
Otto'sResponded today
Samantha, thank you so much for your review! I'm so happy that you enjoyed brunch with us last weekend. Hope you come back soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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Holly
VIP
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always good… four people joined the clean plate club! Carly was a wonderful waitress! On the ball and a wonderful & cheerful attitude !
Otto'sResponded today
Hello Holly!! Wow, thank you so much for this amazing review! Carley is a gem and we're so lucky to have her! I'll pass along your kind words regarding her service. Please visit us again! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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robert
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Otto's has always been very good. The food is very consistent. I highly recommend.
Otto'sResponded today
Hello Robert! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed your brunch with us over the weekend! Thank you so much for your feedback. We'll see you next time! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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K
Kurt
VIP
Cincinnati
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food all the way around ( roasted carrots ,flatbread, shot rib and the steak filet,.
Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
Hello Kurt! Thank you so much for your review! Hope to see you again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was absolutely amazing. The lemon blueberry pancakes were fantastic! Our server was absolutely amazing, I sadly forget his name, but he was so sweet!
Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
Hello! Wow, thank you so much for this lovely review!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience with us for brunch yesterday. It appears that your server's name was Greg. He's wonderful! I'll be sure to pass along your kind words regarding his service. We'll see you next time for dinner! :) -Alex Klein, General Manager
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Steve
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great.. everyone enjoyed their entrees/apps. Our servers were nice and available but not instrusive. They were busy and had a nice holiday buzz of happy customers inside! Well done- will come back!
Otto'sResponded today
Hello Steve! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I'm thrilled to hear that our staff gave you the perfect amount of attention! Hope to serve you again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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amy
VIP
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great atmosphere! We’ve dined here many times and the food is consistently wonderful!
Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
Hello Amy! Thank you so much for your review!! We'll see you next time! :) -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 1690 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 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 54 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

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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

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