Guidebook for Covington
Food Scene
Chef Stephen Williams is a cullinary genius. Dinner every night except Sunday. Menu updated frequently, as locally sourced product is in season. The only Northern Kentucky Restaurant to consistantly appear on Cincinnati Magazine's 10-best list. Don't miss this one.
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Bouquet Restaurant
519 Main StChef Stephen Williams is a cullinary genius. Dinner every night except Sunday. Menu updated frequently, as locally sourced product is in season. The only Northern Kentucky Restaurant to consistantly appear on Cincinnati Magazine's 10-best list. Don't miss this one.
LOVE this place. Fantastic cocktails. Delicious small plates and live music all in a comfortable, historic interior. Don’t miss this who you’re in town.
Juniper’s
LOVE this place. Fantastic cocktails. Delicious small plates and live music all in a comfortable, historic interior. Don’t miss this who you’re in town.
Fantastic Indian food. Great for carry out or delivery! Opened in September 2021 and quickly became one of my favorite places and definitely the best Indian food in town
Taj Mahal Bar & Grill
726 Madison AvenueFantastic Indian food. Great for carry out or delivery! Opened in September 2021 and quickly became one of my favorite places and definitely the best Indian food in town
Otto's
521 Main StRiverside Korean Restaurant
512 Madison AveFantastic Burgers and great friend and slaw but the bad news is... they STILL allow smoking. So unless that doesn't bother you, you may want to skip this one OR plan a day/night when you can sit at a table outside.
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Zola Pub and Grill
626 Main StFantastic Burgers and great friend and slaw but the bad news is... they STILL allow smoking. So unless that doesn't bother you, you may want to skip this one OR plan a day/night when you can sit at a table outside.
The Standard Covington
Mama’s on Main
Fantastic beer list. Great pub grub... basic salads/sandwhiches and famous for their fried fish and chips. No cullinary theatrics here but sometimes you're just in the mood for something simple.
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Cock & Bull Public House Mainstrasse Village
601 Main StFantastic beer list. Great pub grub... basic salads/sandwhiches and famous for their fried fish and chips. No cullinary theatrics here but sometimes you're just in the mood for something simple.
In the lobby of the Hotel Covington, which formerly housed Coppin's Department Store, this place has fantastic ambiance, great drinks and terrific food. It's definitely worth trying for breakfast/brunch/lunch or dinner. It's a great see-and-be-seen location with a lively bar scene.
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Coppin's Restaurant & Bar
638 Madison AveIn the lobby of the Hotel Covington, which formerly housed Coppin's Department Store, this place has fantastic ambiance, great drinks and terrific food. It's definitely worth trying for breakfast/brunch/lunch or dinner. It's a great see-and-be-seen location with a lively bar scene.
FANTASTIC PIZZA. Great bar on the second floor and just a very vibrant place late night. You meet a lot of really interesting people here, around closing time! :-)
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Goodfellas Mainstrasse
603 Main StFANTASTIC PIZZA. Great bar on the second floor and just a very vibrant place late night. You meet a lot of really interesting people here, around closing time! :-)
Left Bank Coffeehouse
701 Greenup StGreat Coffee... charming ambiance.
One the weekends, if you go for brunch, get one of their potato crisps (I like the Southwest Crisp). These are amzing, topped with a fried egg. Be sure to tell the server you want them super super super super super super super super super super crispy--there's nothing worse than a mushy-potato "crisp"... the name says it all and those lazy cooks will try to shortcut it and... well... emphasis on CRISP when ordering.
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Keystone Bar & Grill
313 Greenup StOne the weekends, if you go for brunch, get one of their potato crisps (I like the Southwest Crisp). These are amzing, topped with a fried egg. Be sure to tell the server you want them super super super super super super super super super super crispy--there's nothing worse than a mushy-potato "crisp"... the name says it all and those lazy cooks will try to shortcut it and... well... emphasis on CRISP when ordering.
Wunderbar!
1132 Lee StGood food/Quirky-local flavor.
FABULOUS Baker Chako makes some of the City’s best sweet treats. Originally from Japan, she now calls Covington home and we are all thankful she does. Incredible pastries, desserts, breads and dine in for fantastic soups and sandwiches with a Japanese flair
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Chako Bakery Cafe
611 Main StFABULOUS Baker Chako makes some of the City’s best sweet treats. Originally from Japan, she now calls Covington home and we are all thankful she does. Incredible pastries, desserts, breads and dine in for fantastic soups and sandwiches with a Japanese flair
Frida 602
602 Main StRich's Proper Food and Drink
701 Madison AveAmerasia
521 Madison AveNagomi Japanese Restaurant
526 Main StZapata Cantina
801 Madison AveLarry's
536 W 9th StCedar
701 Main StAuthentic Mexican that is an easy walk for dine-in or carry-out. Friendly and fast service.
OLLA. Taqueria Gutierrez
302 West 12th StreetAuthentic Mexican that is an easy walk for dine-in or carry-out. Friendly and fast service.
Ripple Wine Bar | Wine Bar | Covington, KY
4 W Pike StThe Empanada's Box
Golden Gelato
130 W Pike StEl Rincon mexican restaurant
Smoke Justis
302 Court StDrinks & Nightlife
Lesley and Vic have done an amazing job with the wine/beer list. Great nibbles and fabulous desserts PLUS, if you need a bottle of wine on the fly, they've got a great selection of cash-and-carry wines. Cozy corner, great for people watching.
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Crafts & Vines
642 Main StLesley and Vic have done an amazing job with the wine/beer list. Great nibbles and fabulous desserts PLUS, if you need a bottle of wine on the fly, they've got a great selection of cash-and-carry wines. Cozy corner, great for people watching.
The Globe
12 E 5th StIt's very lounge and very cool.
Great selection of Bourbon and local celebrity bar tender, the fabulous Molly Wellman is a part owner. Perhaps you'll get her autograph!
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Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar LLC
629 Main StGreat selection of Bourbon and local celebrity bar tender, the fabulous Molly Wellman is a part owner. Perhaps you'll get her autograph!
Braxton Brewing Company
27 W 7th StGreat local brewery. Don't miss this one.
Great craft cocktails and groovy atmosphere.
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The Hannaford at Pike & Madison
619 Madison AveGreat craft cocktails and groovy atmosphere.
Parks & Nature
A great place to walk your dog or have a swing. Shelters are available for picnics and the clock tower is a local landmark. The internationally-famous Goebel Goats can been seen quietly grazing on the hillside. It's a short and relaxing walk from this location.
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Goebel Park
501 Philadelphia StA great place to walk your dog or have a swing. Shelters are available for picnics and the clock tower is a local landmark. The internationally-famous Goebel Goats can been seen quietly grazing on the hillside. It's a short and relaxing walk from this location.
A relatively short walk from this location, George Rogers Clark Park is nestled along the banks of the Ohio River and offers spectacular river and skyline views. Located in one of the Nations premier historic neighborhoods, the Licking River Historic District, stroll among multi-million-dollar historic mansions and sit for a relaxing break from the hectic pace of the City. Although completely surrounded by city, this is a tranquil and peaceful place and a walk from this location to GRCP is exactly 3 miles, round trip.
George Rogers Clark Park
301 Riverside DrA relatively short walk from this location, George Rogers Clark Park is nestled along the banks of the Ohio River and offers spectacular river and skyline views. Located in one of the Nations premier historic neighborhoods, the Licking River Historic District, stroll among multi-million-dollar historic mansions and sit for a relaxing break from the hectic pace of the City. Although completely surrounded by city, this is a tranquil and peaceful place and a walk from this location to GRCP is exactly 3 miles, round trip.
Just a short walk from GRCP and the Licking Riverside Historic District, across the famed Roebling Suspension Bridge (the prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City), this park is absolutely breathtaking with lush landscaping, creative attractions for young and old, vast expanses of green space and stunning views of the Ohio River, Covington and Downtown Cincinnati. A walk/run, there and back, from this location is about 4 miles.
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Smale Riverfront Park
West Mehring WayJust a short walk from GRCP and the Licking Riverside Historic District, across the famed Roebling Suspension Bridge (the prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City), this park is absolutely breathtaking with lush landscaping, creative attractions for young and old, vast expanses of green space and stunning views of the Ohio River, Covington and Downtown Cincinnati. A walk/run, there and back, from this location is about 4 miles.
Set atop the hills west of the City, Devou park offers many things to do from hiking to golfing to just relaxing and taking in the quintesential view of Cincinnati. There are many great views of the City but this one is the iconic "money shot" that (even) if you've never visited our area, you've still (most likely) seen the view from this vantage point. It's walkable from this location if you don't mind a climb. You may want to drive, especially if you're planning on hitting the links... you won't want to schlep your clubs up THAT hill!
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Devou Park Golf & Event Center
1201 Park DrSet atop the hills west of the City, Devou park offers many things to do from hiking to golfing to just relaxing and taking in the quintesential view of Cincinnati. There are many great views of the City but this one is the iconic "money shot" that (even) if you've never visited our area, you've still (most likely) seen the view from this vantage point. It's walkable from this location if you don't mind a climb. You may want to drive, especially if you're planning on hitting the links... you won't want to schlep your clubs up THAT hill!
See discription under "Devou Park Golf Course". It's all right there together.
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Devou Park
1201 Park DrSee discription under "Devou Park Golf Course". It's all right there together.
Pretty cool thing to do on a really hot summer day or when it's raining.
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Newport Aquarium
1 Levee WayPretty cool thing to do on a really hot summer day or when it's raining.
Sightseeing
This gothic masterpiece rivals many of the great cathedrals of Europe. Definitely WORTH a trip if you're into architecture. Boasts the largest stained glass window in the western hemosphere.
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Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption
1140 Madison AveThis gothic masterpiece rivals many of the great cathedrals of Europe. Definitely WORTH a trip if you're into architecture. Boasts the largest stained glass window in the western hemosphere.
Designed by world-famous Architect Daniel Libeskind, the Ascent is Covington iconic modern architectural masterpiece. People either love it or hate it but you can't miss it. It's our entry into the "STARchitecture" realm.
Ascent At Roebling Bridge
One Roebling WayDesigned by world-famous Architect Daniel Libeskind, the Ascent is Covington iconic modern architectural masterpiece. People either love it or hate it but you can't miss it. It's our entry into the "STARchitecture" realm.
Essentials
Just a short drive to the top of the hill (S 71/75) it's the closest and best options
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Kroger
2150 Dixie HwyJust a short drive to the top of the hill (S 71/75) it's the closest and best options
Dee Felice Market
Arts & Culture
The Carnegie
1028 Scott BlvdAronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut StCincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park DrMuseum Center Dr & Western Ave station
amazing architecture
Los Angeles Times described it as "worth a trip to Cincinnati, just to see the building", designed by the late Zaha Hadid, London-based, Iranian Architect.
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Contemporary Arts Center
44 E 6th StLos Angeles Times described it as "worth a trip to Cincinnati, just to see the building", designed by the late Zaha Hadid, London-based, Iranian Architect.
Cincinnati boasts world-class Opera Company, Symphony Orchestra and Ballet. We are lucky to have such a strong arts component in this City.
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Cincinnati Music Hall
1241 Elm StCincinnati boasts world-class Opera Company, Symphony Orchestra and Ballet. We are lucky to have such a strong arts component in this City.
Shopping
go to www.mainstrasse.org for a guide to neighborhood shops/bars/restaurants
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Mainstrasse Village Association
406 W 6th Stgo to www.mainstrasse.org for a guide to neighborhood shops/bars/restaurants
FC Cincinnati is the hottest ticket in town and this store will have anything you need to help show your support.
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FC Cincinnati Team Store
43 E 4th StFC Cincinnati is the hottest ticket in town and this store will have anything you need to help show your support.