Good Eats in Cincinnati?

Teefus

Heading to Cinci on business in a few weeks. Any decent places for quality BBQ?

Langner91

I have nothing in the way of BBQ, but if I found myself hungry in Cincinnati, I would have to try Skyline Chili.

There are two places with BBQ listed on the "list of 25 places you have to eat in Cincy" list:
Eli's and Montgomery Inn.

But, I bet the locals know of better stuff!  Good luck!

alaskanassasin

Montgomery inn is a cinci institution. Rhinegeist brewery is a cool stop. Pop across the bridge 

alaskanassasin

And got to hofbrauhaus for a beer and brat.

Jstroke

alaskanassasin said:

And got to hofbrauhaus for a beer and brat.

I’ll second the above, but Lucious Q is my go to in Cinci for smoky goodness

jdMyers

Ribs.  Montgomery inn isn't bad.  Steaks.  The precinct, the Prime, or Mortons are good experience slightly heavy on the front pocket

jdMyers

https://blueashchili.com/

Best diner experience 

Legume

https://www.wlwt.com/article/celebrity-chef-cincinnati-chili-enjoyable-when-stoned/3526881

Teefus

Legume said:

https://www.wlwt.com/article/celebrity-chef-cincinnati-chili-enjoyable-when-stoned/3526881

Yeah, agreed. It's a regional institution and I respect that, but I'm a Texas Red fan. Maybe drizzle a little Skyline on a hot dog. Then add plenty of Mustard.

fishlessman

I like the cinimon chili, the every day mild Texas red, and my too hot for Texas Yankee no bean chili.lobster chili with a crema fraiche ain't bad either

Legume

My old boss was from Cincinnati and talked about that that chili at least once a week.  I've never been to Cincinnati, but I did use the airport for a work trip to Kentucky once and tried one of the two major brands at the airport.  Granted, it was in the airport, but it wasn't something I would seek out.  If I was raised there, I would probably love it, but I don't think it translates well to adults not from the area.

fishlessman

Legume said:

My old boss was from Cincinnati and talked about that that chili at least once a week.  I've never been to Cincinnati, but I did use the airport for a work trip to Kentucky once and tried one of the two major brands at the airport.  Granted, it was in the airport, but it wasn't something I would seek out.  If I was raised there, I would probably love it, but I don't think it translates well to adults not from the area.

Put what you think is enough cheese, then add three times more😁 that seems to be the make or break.  I add allspice  cutting back the cinnamon, but I use allspice alot. It's a Portuguese thing

alaskanassasin

Cinci chili good but I wouldn’t seek it out, or a hot dog in general.

nolaegghead

Me no likey bear claw in chili…

NDG

BBQ ?   not so much.   My favorite restaurant in the world is here though - check out SOTTO.  I can promise you will like it https://www.sottocincinnati.com/

JohnInCarolina

NDG said:

BBQ ?   not so much.   My favorite restaurant in the world is here though - check out SOTTO.  I can promise you will like it https://www.sottocincinnati.com/

The world is a very big place my friend.

Checked out their menu and it looks legit, I’ll give you that. 

lousubcap

NDG said:

BBQ ?   not so much.   My favorite restaurant in the world is here though - check out SOTTO.  I can promise you will like it https://www.sottocincinnati.com/

That menu looks great.  I get leading with the Italian description but credit to the English explanation. However, the dessert menu will likely require translation.

Edit-fixed the fat finger spelling especially for @Canugghead

NDG

JohnInCarolina said:

NDG said:

BBQ ?   not so much.   My favorite restaurant in the world is here though - check out SOTTO.  I can promise you will like it https://www.sottocincinnati.com/

The world is a very big place my friend.

Checked out their menu and it looks legit, I’ll give you that. 

Yes ok - I’ve had lots of wine.  It’s very very good.

OhioEgger

Eli's BBQ is the best I've found in Cincinnati.