Chili, goetta, and a food revival
Cincinnati has a food culture unlike anywhere else in America, with unique local dishes like Cincinnati chili, goetta, and Graeter's ice cream defining its culinary identity. The Queen City has also experienced a dining renaissance, with Over-the-Rhine's beautifully restored buildings now housing some of the Midwest's best restaurants.
Best times to dine: Happy hour runs 4-6pm. Bengals and Reds game days fill downtown restaurants.
Cincinnati's food identity is proudly eccentric - Cincinnati-style chili (served over spaghetti) and goetta (a German-inspired sausage) are beloved local traditions. Beyond the unique dishes, Over-the-Rhine has become a nationally recognized dining destination with craft breweries, chef-driven restaurants, and Findlay Market, one of America's oldest public markets.
From happy hour drinks to lunch specials, Taco Tuesday to BOGO deals - TasteDrop helps you find what's happening right now at restaurants in Cincinnati. Our community verifies every special so you know exactly what's available.