The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Cincinnati, April 2024

The Eagle Food And Beer Hall

91/100 (5732 ratings)

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Kale Salad

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"Prepare yourself for one of the best meals I've EVER had. Seriously.That's a bold claim considering I spent the entire weekend in Cincinnati eating,..."

Candace Nelson

"Stopped by the Eagle with some friends for a Friday Happy Hour. I love the inside of this place. Plenty of bar stools surrounded by many tables to..."

LLOYD CHRISSMASS

"So delicious, went for the fried chicken but stayed for the mac and cheese! Service great, atmosphere exactly how it should be-loud and..."

Kylee Beall

"Everything is excellent. Share as many sides as you can. The spoonbread and grits can't be beat! If your solo, the chicken sandwich is perfect. Don't..."

Michael Thomas

"Great little restaurant. Best fried chicken and macaroni and cheese in Cincinnati. Lot's of good local beers on tap. There is almost always a..."

Joel Lippolis

"A lot of my friend talk about how great the southern food is at the "Eagle", well they are correct all of side dishes are superb, the corn..."

Food Sleuth

"This little dive of a bar was really a treat! There was a 45-minute wait if you wanted a table or first come first served at the bar. We chose to sit..."

David B Stephens II

"One of the best newer restaurants in Cincinnati. Once seated, the service is excellent and the food is fantastic. The fried chicken is among the best..."

Ben 'The Count' Hunt

"Best chicken of my life. Also loved the maple glazed bacon as an appetizer. This is a carnivore's dream! Biggest complaint (which they can't..."

Hannah Ashton Kimsey

"Always great friend chicken and sides. Always... Make sure to get the pickled veggies!Been 6 times - and have never had a poor..."

Michael William Surber

"Fried chicken plus what amazing southern side do you want? They have some of thee best Mac and cheese I've ever had. And their corn bread is a side..."

Kim Dawn

"Visited recently for lunch and this is now one of my favorite places to eat in Cincinnati. Service was very friendly and food arrived to the table..."

Bluemoon

"This place is one of my favorites in not only OTR but in Cincinnati as well. Don't think of this place as a fried chicken place because it is so much..."

Vince

"Omg to die for! This place has all the right mixes to be an success, food , service, and atmosphere ! Can't wait to come back again! ..."

T.j. Binford

"Great macaroni and cheese along with tender white meat chicken. The honey sauce that came with the chicken was good but a little spicy for my..."

Aes20018

"After kicking it at the new Arcade, a few people from the group were hungry so we went to The Eagle OTR.Again, with a mouth full of metal,..."

Patrick Golston

"Atmosphere, food, service and beer selection are unparalleled. I wish this place was in Philly. The chicken sandwich and the grilled cheese were..."

Timmy A

"This place continues to be very popular even after months of being open - but who can blame them. The food is great from its' appetizers to the..."

Rupal

"Food was great, but the restaurant was so small for the popularity of its food, that the wait was not worth it. Will only come back if on an off..."

TroyRad

"This place was incredible. I swear my grandmother was in the back cooking. Completely blew me away. They know their stuff about frying some chicken..."

Pepper Sims

"Absolutely loved it!. Went for the first time last night, had the best restaurant experience I can remember! The atmosphere was amazing- even the..."

Katrina Lockeliet

"YUM! Seriously good. The Mac and Cheese is out of this world! Best Collards! And that fried chicken!!!Really great vibe and the food to back it..."

Curlygrl

"OMG the fried chicken. Possibly the best fried chicken I have ever had. Great bear selection as well. Cool/hip..."

Chris

"Finally got a table at the Eagle. Ended up going for a late lunch with my coworkers. Had the chicken sandwich with greens & macaroni & cheese. By far..."

What Bri's Cooking

"Fun Place, Long Wait, Spicy Food. Tried the Eagle OTR on a Sunday afternoon at 3PM thinking it would be less crowded and I guess it was relatively..."

Mark

"Great Fried Chicken. All the negative reviews seem to reinforce the fact that this place is so popular that you can't get in. Going early in the day..."

Court Fortier

"Fried chicken and all the fixin's! Worth the long..."

Alex Juncker

"Great great food- loved the chicken sandwich. Love the place too...we will be..."

Kimi

"Excellent fried chicken. Best in the city . Fantastic side dishes. Go early or you will..."

Andy

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in OTR. It's a great place for lunch or dinner with friends. My personal favorites are splitting a chicken..."

ThatCABGirl

"Super good!. Went here this last sunday s little after lunchtime. Sat at the bar and watched the game. Beer was fresh and tasty. Service was good...."

Ben Davis

"Very Good, skip the bacon. The chicken was amazing: crisp skin, not too greasy, and good seasoning. I tried the honey sauce and it was good, but the..."

MA Clark

"Wonderful fried chicken and service. My friend and I came for lunch, as I figured that was the only way to avoid a 2 hour wait, which I had found..."

Andy

"Absolutely Perfect. It doesn't get better than this place. The atmosphere is very hip, comfortable, and cozy. The menu is pretty simple, but the..."

Vgaskins83

"Great everytime, always busy.. Another great spot to pop up in OTR. Really affordable food, great hand-crafted cocktails and a good atmosphere. There..."

Sclfield

"Winner winner chicken dinner. Was initially turned off on a Sunday by a long wait and some snotty service by both the greeters and bar staff. However..."

JMS

"Best chicken I've ever had in my life. The macaroni and cheese side I got was spectacular as well. Great beer selection and a friendly staff. Highly..."

Eric Kimsey

"In it for the chicken.... This is definitely the place you go when craving AMAZING fried chicken. Whether in sandwich or standalone form, it is..."

FeedMeFiend

"Mac n cheese is a MUST..."

Yummy

"I've been there twice. The food was very good and a decent value. But I'm not sure if I'll be back due to the noise level. Each time every one..."

Fritz

"Amazing chicken. This is really some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. Cole slaw and sweet potato casserole for sides were good but not nearly..."

Geoffrey

"Get the chicken. and say whats up to dhani jones. Went here with a buddy for lunch. seems like a trendy new place, and was very busy. the food was..."

Foodguy

"So you're probably reading these comments thinking, so will it live up to the hype? I have to say absolutely yes it does. It is going to be a long..."

Jamie Lydenberg

"Wow!. Holy deliciousness!! best chicken sandwich I ever had!! bold statement...I..."

LRAD

"Great atmosphere and good variety of local brew. Fried chicken has a bit of a spice to it but just enough to add to the flavor. Bacon with brown..."

LP

"Lively and Fun. This place is for the young in body and mind. Highly active and vibrant. Not, however, the place for a quiet romantic encounter. Very..."

Chowhound03

"Very tasty!. I had the brown sugar bacon, fried chicken and fries..Skip the bacon! you can make it at home, its nothing special. Fries are awesome,..."

Damon Smith

"Definitely not "just ok" at this price.. The chicken sandwich is about as good as a chicken sandwich can get. Great mixture of ingredients and..."

Charles

"Fried Awesome. The Eagle Food and Beer Hall is a major hit. The menu is simple, but everything we had ordered was a treat. Let's start with the main..."

Brandon Redding

"Great food....Great atmosphere. This place was just fantastic. My party ordered the bacon appetizer, the fried chicken sandwich, fries, and a french..."

Patrick

"Loved it. Try the fried ch.... Loved it. Try the fried chicken sandwich. It's through the roof. My friend liked the French dip sandwich so..."

Philbow55

"The chicken is the best thing on the menu by far. I have been there a few times now and I have to say most of the items that aren't chicken are just..."

Elduder

"I'm so glad I stumbled on this hidden gem. I'm from the South & I adore the concept of this place. Fab menu, HUGE PORTIONS, excellent service and..."

Chrissy

"Nice addition to OTR. Interesting concept and loved the menu options especially small portions at really reasonable prices especially the fries and..."

Tutto Bene

"Nice Addition to OTR. The Eagle is a nice addition to OTR, offering another selection to an area quickly becoming crowded with great restaurants...."

Dining For Perfection

"User reviews. The people who brought us Bakersfield have done it again. The food, service and atmosphere are exceptional. We tried the bacon..."

Phil Amrein

"Great OTR Pub. Stopped by for a quick lunch after visiting Finlay Market and found a little jewel! This new neighborhood pub, opened by the same..."

PDMiller

"The Eagle is exactly what the name proclaims…it’s a beer hall in a building that was formerly a post office, complete with a golden eagle statue..."

Ramzi Nuseibeh

"I’ve always been a smidgen odd. I was the girl, kicking daisies in the outfield, instead of catching the fly balls.–> Is that what they’re..."

TheRavenousPrincess

"I’m told they do have high chairs and a somewhat kid friendly menu, so perhaps I’ll take the whole family down there for lunch sometime soon. And..."

Ed Paff Jr.

"The best chicken restaurant in the world!!! Make sure to get the hush puppies also! Fries, Mac... you name it! Never had a single bad thing off the..."

Colton

"This place was so good!!! I’m sad we don’t live in Cincinnati so we can eat here more often. We started with the spicy chicken dip and it was..."

Katie Bevard

"Who doesn’t love fried chicken? My partner is vegetarian and she’s excited to come with me for the kale salad. The Eagle is one of my go-to safe..."

Ted Liu

"We made reservations and were seated promptly upon arrival. Food was all fantastic! Loved all the sides we tried along with the chicken. Our favorite..."

Lauren Pietrosky

"This was my first time dining at this establishment, and I was enthralled with the service and the food. Everything was piping hot, fresh, and simply..."

Olivia Kelly

"Wow! If you’re looking for southern comfort food, this is the place for you! I ordered the fried chicken BLT, and it was amazing! What was even..."

Savannah

"First off, let me say that the atmosphere of this cute little place was exceptional, as was the service!! We ate out front on the patio, which was..."

Heather H

"Shipped here for some late night dinner and it DI NOT DISSAPOINT! Some of the food combos might seem odd mixed together but TRUST THE PROCESS... the..."

Cana Johnson

"I've been here a few times, it's one of our favorite places to eat when we visit Cincinnati. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. And the..."

Scott Hair

"This place was truly spectacular. I had never been to Ohio before, but the Eagle gave me the perfect first impression. The servers were super..."

Edie Jones

"How can you go wrong with exceptional staff, phenomenal chicken, and spectacularly cozy, inviting atmosphere? My only regret was enjoying the food..."

Rachell Kozlowski

"Sat at the bar and our bartender was great! The food was perfect, as well as the drinks. I had the grilled cheese and whoa. The combination of sweet..."

Kimberly Vance

"Always such delicious food! Went for my birthday, got fried chicken, Mac and cheese, succotash, spoon bread, sweet potatoes- all recommend! Some of..."

Drake Shafer

"Had the chicken BLT, was very tasty. My wife had a fried chicken breast, said it was good, but the portion was small for $10. Shared collared greens..."

MW MASS

"Listen up ya'll if you are in the mood for southern fried chicken and comfort food, look no further! The chicken is out of this world and the Mac..."

E F

"My mom and I are extremely impressed with this place. We’re from Louisville and were visiting Cincinati for some other business. We were looking..."

Reese Cunningham

"Probably the best fried chicken I've ever had, plus I want the kale salad in 20 gallon barrels it's so good. Great service, Ian was friendly and..."

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