2023 Favorite Dishes
OpenTable recently named six Ohio restaurants to its Top 100 list.
And guess what? They’re all in Cincinnati!
Are we surprised about this latest honor? Not one bit.
Cincinnati is a food lover’s paradise. You can have it all – Midwest comfort food, a juicy, delicious steak at a fine restaurant, and the delights from all over the world around every corner.
We checked in with our Cincinnati Favorites folks for their picks for their best dishes of 2023.
Scallops at 20 Brix!
It was my 40th birthday and I was surrounded by my best friends! Food tastes better when you're with people you love.
– Sarah Celenza
Everything I ate at Boca
Specifically the leek caesar salad!
– Megan Coffey
A pork chop and hoppin’ John at Nolia.
Chef Jeffery Harris deserves all the accolades.
– Hillary Copsey
Delwood, best burger in Cincinnati.
– Tim David
Courtesy: Delwood
Lauren Artino echoes his sentiments choosing a Classic Delwood double, smothered and THEIR SPICY MARGARITA. Hold the bun, add lettuce, please!
Steak Collinsworth.
Bridget England says only one place in the Tristate does it right, and it’s Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse.
The Porterhouse at the Chef's Table at Sotto.
– Chef Christian Gill
Courtesy: Sotto
Chicken Tikka Masala from Amol India
– Emma Guckiean
Lamb Tikka Masala
There’s only one place that Stephen Schmidt will place his order. And that’s Grace of India in White Oak.
The Blackened Mahi-Mahi at the Emery Restaurant
Courtesy: Emery
Served with a veggie saute and topped with a shrimp remoulade - YUM! Plus, their service is top-notch. The art of their seasonal menu is incredible!
Also, you can never go wrong with the wedge salad and petite filet mignon at Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse.
– Krista Katona Pille
Courtesy: Pepp & Dolores
Pasta al limone at Pepp and Dolores.
Satisfying on every level!
– Evans Mirageas
Crispy Brussels at Baru Shushi.
– Jenifer Moore
Tagliarini with Mushroom Ragu from Mama's on Main.
Any dish from there is heaven, but this one takes the cake, especially with the focaccia with whipped ricotta.
Courtesy: Mama’s on Main
– Kathrine Nero
(Who has us drooling over
this dish!)
Ntakos Salad at Fillo.
– Mindy Rosen
Kiki Ramen Fish Special.
The fish was lightly breaded and flash-fried fish with fresh chilis. It was spicy but full of flavor not just heat, light but filling, and absolutely delicious. I have not stopped thinking about for months.
– Tricia Suit
beer and the tacos from J’s Fish Taco Truck!
– Amy Thompson
Her tip: They are best enjoyed in a Narrow Path Brewery outdoor Igloo!
Courtesy: J’s Fish Tacos
Big Dipper Nachos at The Filson.
The Grippo’s seasoning is key!
– Courtney Tomasetti
Courtesy: The Filson
Gordita Crunch Wrap with a side of Fried Okra.
From High Grain Brewery, it’s best washed down with Alpsi, Munich Dunkel Lager. Always fresh, tasty and rather healthy. The house made beer bheese is awesome too!.”
– Jayne Utter