This year, CityBeats handy annual Dining Guide is a collection of some of the best places to eat in Cincinnati as decided on by readers in our annual Best Of Cincinnati issue. Weve been in the business of curating the BOC for more than two decades, highlighting the citys most outstanding selections in Eats, Shops & Services, Music & Nightlife, et al, and the responsibility of selecting these exceptional entities is divided between our readers and staff.
In 2018, more than 900,000 votes were tallied to determine our Reader Picks and readers logged on to the ballot site to vote for their favorites in a slew of categories. As this is the Dining Guide, were focusing on winners in the Eats section aka places where you can eat.
Note: This is obviously not a list of every restaurant in Cincinnati. And you may not agree with every pick on here. But it is certainly an excellent starting point in any conversation that begins with Where should we eat? that would otherwise end in a) tears b) loud arguments c) starvation. So close your eyes, point your finger at a random dining destination and get ready to bon voyage to bon appétit.
Here are the top 10 picks for best overall and best Northern Kentucky restaurant from CityBeats Best Of Cincinnati 2018.