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Otto's, Covington, KY

Otto's

4.9
4.9
1826 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.

Dining areas

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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 1,826 people are saying

Otto's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    American

  • Cincinnati

    Best Value

  • Cincinnati

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Otto's is a charming restaurant celebrated for its "amazing" food and "superior" service. Guests rave about the fried green tomatoes, short ribs, and diverse brunch options. The "cozy ambiance" and "friendly" staff make it a perfect spot for special occasions. While it can get loud, the "delicious" meals and "attentive" service keep diners returning.
1,826 Reviews
  1. Linda

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and brunch food. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful day.
    Otto'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Linda! Thanks so much for your wonderful review. I'm glad you enjoyed Easter with us! -Alex, General Manager

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  2. JEN

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful Easter brunch at Otto's. Our service was outstanding and the food was amazing. I had the Benedict that was served on a crab cake~YUM! My sons had the berry & brie salad and croissant breakfast sando with fgt. Amazing!

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  3. Jane

    Milwaukee8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a terrific brunch at Otto's. The menu is not huge, however there are so many great options that I had trouble deciding. Fortunately, our great server Chad was there to provide ideas and his thoughts on the menu. Chad was attentive and terrific despite being very busy, and the whole experience was just great. We highly recommend Otto's!
    Otto'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Jane! Oh my goodness, what a lovely review! I'm so glad you enjoyed Easter with us this past Sunday. Chad is a new to our team, but he has been so impressive. Thank you so much for sharing your dining experience. I will be sure to pass along your kind words to Chad. We hope you can dine again with us soon! Alex, General Manager

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  4. Dawn

    Jacksonville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a perfect experience!!! Atmosphere, food, and service were impeccable. The hardest working busser in the world. On point!
    Otto'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Dawn! Wow, thank you so much for this review. You're absolutely right, our busser, Eddie, is the best in the world!!!!! He is incredible and we're so lucky to have him. I appreciate the shout out for him, and I will definitely be informing him of your sweet review. I'm thrilled that the rest of your dining experience was great! We'll see you next time. :) Alex, General Manager

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  5. Mike VIP

    Cincinnati15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place with a good variety of selections. The reason for not providing a 5 star rating is the the entree’s were brought out too soon after our appetizer. Consequently, it wasn’t possible to have both of them fresh
    Otto'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Mike! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm sorry to hear that the entrees came out before you were finished with the appetizer! That's not our standard of service. I will talk to my staff to prevent this for the future. Thank you for your great review. Hopefully we can serve you again. -Alex, General Manager

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  6. Dale VIP

    Louisville12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this was a great place to eat dinner in Covington One note, unless you can sit outside, it is NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE INSIDE
    Otto'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Dale! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I apologize that our inside dining isn't wheelchair accessible. I'm actually looking into obtaining a portable ramp to help fix this problem. We want to be able to serve everyone! Thanks so much for your feedback. Hope to have you back again soon. Alex, General Manager

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  7. Kip VIP

    Cincinnati25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    food was great!!! the atmosphere was lively, a bit loud but a great and fun restaurant.
    Otto'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Kip! Thank you for the stellar review! Our restaurant tends to get a little loud unfortunately, but I'm thrilled you had a great time. Come back and see us! Alex, General Manager

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  8. Ray

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to eat. Service, food and atmosphere were all first rate. Fried green tomatoes were a tasty start. A must try is the Braised Short Ribs. A complimentary dessert for our Birthday girl was very nice. A good time was had by all.
    Otto'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Ray! Thank you for choosing our restaurant to celebrate the birthday girl! I'm so glad you enjoyed the fried green tomatoes and short ribs. I'll be sure to let the staff know about your kind words regarding their service. We'll see you next time! -Alex, General Manager

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  9. Jennifer

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good energy from the staff and the atmosphere! Food was incredible! Can’t wait to go back!
    Otto'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Jennifer! Thank you for this very sweet review!! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the service. We're lucky to have an amazing staff here that always likes to give guests a wonderful dining experience. We can't wait to have you back. We'll have short ribs waiting for ya :) -Alex, General Manager

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  10. Roseann

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food, and clearly the place to be for lunch on a Wednesday.
    Otto'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Roseann! Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We hope you can come back again soon! -Alex, 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 4.9 stars by 1826 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
  4. Cincinnati
  5. Covington

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for Otto's

521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329

Dining areas

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
  • Delivery & takeout
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