CINCINNATI KEY MAGAZINE - DINING

AMERICAN

COCO’S RESTAURANT & BAR In historic Riverside district. Seafood, pastas, beef and poultry. Full bar open til 2:30am. Happy hour 4-7pm Sun-F and 11:30pm-2:30am Sun-Thurs. Live Entertainment. Hours: Mon-Thurs 8pm-12am; Fri- Sat 9pm-1am. Dining room hours: 5-10pm Sun- Thurs & 5-Midnight Fri-Sat. Bar dining menu 5pm- 10pm Sun-Thurs; 5pm-Midnight Fri & Sat. 322 Greenup St., Covington, KY (859) 491-1369. www.cocosatparkplace.com

THE GREYHOUND TAVERN Well known for its traditional favorites, this is a prime spot for chops, steaks, seafood and other specialties. A Ft. Mitchell landmark since 1921. Lunch & dinner daily. Sunday brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Just 5 minutes from Downtown. 2500 Dixie Hwy. (859) 331-3767.

PENN STATION Try our famous Philadelphia Cheesesteak, Chicken Teriyaki, Pizza, Chicken Cordon Bleu, and the Grilled Veggie Sub… We have great hand-cut fries, salads and fresh squeezed lemonade, too. Call Ahead for Carryout. Menus available at the Front Desk. $50.00 Minimum for Downtown Delivery. Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thurs-Fri 10am-7pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, Closed Sunday. 654 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Next to the Aronoff Center (513) 621-7366

THE PHOENIX Located in Downtown Cincinnati, The Phoenix, built in 1893, provides elegant and incomparable turn of the century ambiance with an affordable twist. The food you love in an exquisite atmosphere. Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Top rated with Zagat survey. Valet parking on Ninth Street; business casual attire; reservations accepted. Located at 9th & Race Streets downtown. 513-721-8901 Wed-Sat beginning at 5pm. www.thephx.com

ROCK BOTTOM RESTAURANT & BREWERY "A true Pubstro experience." Those are the words that general manager Paul Salupo uses to describe what a Guest can expect when visiting Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery. Rock Bottom coined the term Pubstro in an attempt to capture the restaurant’s dedication to award-winning, handcrafted beer, bistro-quality menu offerings and a genuine brewpub atmosphere. The restaurant is located in the heart of Fountain Square and offers a unique on-site brewery (with free tours) and a balanced variety of traditional comfort food and contemporary cuisine, ranging from Buffalo wings and Chicken Fried Chicken, to seared Ahi tuna and house-smoked Stout Barbeque Ribs. 10 Fountain Square, Cincinnati, OH 513-621-1588. www.rockbottom.com

CATERING

BENSONS CATERING Caters any corporate business or family event. Bensons is located at 309 Garrard Suite B, Covington, Kentucky 41011. Please call 859-655-3850 for information.

NEW YORK NY FRESH DELI Business boxed lunch catering. Caters any meeting or event. Located at 255 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, 45202. Please call 513-721-3354 for information. Fax: 513-721-3286.

CHINESE

CHINA CITY BUFFET The Largest & best international buffet in the area! Over 168 items included. Choose from Chinese, American, Italian, Japanese & Korean Cuisine. Located 5 minutes from Kings Island on 9540 S. Mason Montgomery Rd., Suite A, Mason. Mon.-Thurs. 10:30 am-10 pm; Fri- Sat 10:30 am-11 pm; Sun 11:30 am-10 pm. Call 336- 9366 or Fax 336-9335.

SHANGHAI MAMAS 216 E. 6th St., Downtown. 1920s style noodle shop is open for late night dining until 3:00 am Friday & Saturday. Noodle bowls, rice bowls, Shanghai flatbread, $5-$10. Full bar. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner Mon-Sat, closed Sunday. 241-7777. Won the Award of Excellence for Seafood entrée & Best of Taste for Vegetarian entrée in the 2006 Taste of Cincinnati USA.

CHILI

SKYLINE CHILI The best chili in town! Choose from 3 ways - spaghetti, chili & cheese to 5 ways - spaghetti, chili, beans, onions & cheese. Skyline also offers chili cheese dogs, fries, specialty burritos, wraps, potatoes, and salads. Located in the MainStrasse Village. 502 Main St., Covington, KY. 859-581-2123.

COFFEE HOUSE

KALDIS Come for the beer, buritos and live jazz, blue grass, dixie land and soak up the atmosphere of this unique coffee house/book store. Mon--Sat 10am-Midnight, Midnight-2:30am Late nite kitchen. 1204 Main Street, Over-The-Rhine. 241-3070.

DELICATESSEN

NEW YORK NY FRESH DELI Come in and enjoy our delicious Panini’s, Gourmet sandwiches, Wraps, New York style subs, Soup and Salads. Catering Available. Box Lunch program. Franchises Available. 255 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, 45202. Open 8-3pm Mon-Fri. 721-DELI(3354).

GERMAN

HOFBRÄUHAUS NEWPORT The first authentic Hofbräuhaus in America. Enjoy many traditions of Germany from saurbraten, schnitzels,wursts, and Bavarian dishes to the best world class bier brewed on-site by our Master from Munich, Germany. Steak, ribs, chicken, seafood and pasta entrees are also offered. Hours: Sun-Tues 11am- Midnight; Wed-Sat 11am-2am. 3rd and Saratoga at the Levee, Newport, KY 859-491-7200. www.hofbrauhausnewport.com

MECKLENBURG GARDENS A double award winner in the 1997 Taste of Cincinnati. Mecklenburg Gardens serves lunch, dinner and late night meals. Recommended as “The place to eat in Cincinnati” by The New York Times. Early bird specials on weekdays. 302 East University, 221-5353.

WERTHEIM’S Serving a wide variety of food. German specialties include sauerbraten, schnitzels and wurst. Steak, chicken, seafood and pasta entrees are also offered. Open seven days a week, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 514 W. 6th Street, Covington. (859) 261-1233.

INDIAN

AKASH Downtown in the Backstage district, Akash India offers authentic Indian specialties for lunch and dinner every day. Try one of the famous, savory Tandoori oven dishes or one of the exotic curries. Luncheon buffet. Many vegetarian choices! 24 East 6th St. 723-1300.

AMBAR INDIAN RESTAURANT Famous for Tandoori Oven dishes and exotic Curries, Ambar has been rated one of America’s top restaurants by the Zagat National Survey. Delicious Vegetarian dishes. Located in Clifton at 350 Ludlow Ave., 281-7000.

ITALIAN

CAMPANELLO’S You’ll think you’ve gone to heaven when you sample the spaghetti carbonara here. Eggplant parmigana, braciole, pastas, pesto, manicotti, and award winning soups are also featured. Vegetarian dishes are a specialty. Three blocks from the beach. Within walking distance from all downtown hotels. Lunch & Dinner. Now open Sun.s 5-8 p.m. 414 Central Ave. 721-9833. www.campanellos.com.

POMPILIOS Fine Italian food. A Newport landmark— delicious spaghetti sauce and homemade raviolis for over 57 years. An inexpensive & casual lunch or dinner that will make your day. Mon-Thurs 8 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-1 a.m.; Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sixth & Washington. (859) 581-3065.

PRIMAVISTA Visit Primavista and you’ll understand why it’s been voted Cincinnati’s best Italian restaurant for the past seven years by Cincinnati Magazine’s Reader Survey. Located only five minutes west of downtown, Primavista has a breathtaking view of the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River. The food is as spectacular as the view! Dinner seven nights. Available for private parties. 251-6467. www.pvista.com.

MEDITERRANEAN

MEJANA Authentic Mediterranean Restaurant. Taste the mystery of a cuisine thousands of years old, but as fresh as tomorrow. Lunch buffet-All You Can Eat $6.99. Located in the Crowne Plaza Hotel building. 25 W. 6th St., Downtown Cincinnati. We do catering & delivery. For delivery call: (513)253- 4265. Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11am-11pm , Sun 11am-9pm. (513) 333-0660 Won the Best of Taste for Entrée & Award of Excellence for Appetizer in the 2006 Taste of Cincinnati USA.

SOUTHERN STYLE CUISINE

ELM STREET DINER Family owned and operated. Southern cooked food. Serving meatloaf, roast beef, fried cabbage, yams, steak burgers, soup & sandwiches, salads and wraps. Dine in, Carry Out, Delivery with $25 or more and Catering available. Hours: Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm; Fri 11am-5pm; closed Sat & Sun. Located on 807 Elm Street at Garfield Park. 349-6904

SPANISH ARGENTINA

ARGENTINE BEAN There is nothing quite like the Argentine Bean in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky. A unique mix of Argentine culture, ambiance and sophistication. Tango plays a major role on Saturday nights with live music and dancing. The third Sunday of the month at 3:00pm we have Tango lessons. Join us Thursday nights for Salsa lessons and open dancing. Begin your day with award winning, gourmet coffee, espresso and assortment of European pastries. For lunch, dine in with your choiceof homemade soups, salads, and custom-made sandwiches and paninis. In the evenings, it’s a lively, upbeat atmosphere with warm and chilled tapas, live music and dancing, signature martinis, imported beers, café con liquor, and elegant desserts. Call for a schedule of events such as wine tastings, concerts and dance lessons. Crestview Hills street Mall, KY. Sun. 10am–11pm, Mon–Thurs 8:30am–11pm, Fri & Sat 8:30am–2am. 859-426-1042

STEAK & SEAFOOD

CHART HOUSE The million dollar renovation with all new decor, colors and artwork and waterfront skyline views from every table. Also, an all new menu with signature salad bar, fresh fish specialties, succulent steaks and prime rib. Happy hour Mon-Fri. 405 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY. 859-261-0300. www.chart-house.com

MIKE FINK Mike Fink has been serving great seafood garnished with the city’s best view since 1972. Sensational steaks, seafood and the area’s original raw bar make Mike Fink an extraordinary dining experience. For a casual lunch or a romantic dinner – Think Fink. Located on the river in historic Covington, KY directly across from downtown Cincinnati. Mike Fink is an authentic sternwheeler, listed on the National Historic Register. Hours: M-Th 11-9:30, Fri-Sat 11-10:30, and Sun 10-8:30 One Ben Bernstein Way (859) 261-4212. 2006 “Best of” American Restaurants at www.restaurantlistings.com & Won the Best of Taste for Seafood Entrée in the 2006 Taste of Cincinnati USA.

MT. ADAMS FISH HOUSE The best sushi in town! Our seafood is delivered fresh each day, making for an extensive menu. We maintain a diverse wine list to compliment our full sushi bar. 940 Pavilion St., in historic Mt. Adams. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and dinner Mon-Sun. 421-3250.

TEAK Voted best Asian restaurant in 2003 by City Beat Magazine. Enjoy Asian cuisine with award winning Thai delights and Sushi either on our relaxing patio or in our beautiful dining room. 1049- 51 St. Gregory, in historic Mt. Adams. Thai food: 513-665-9800 or sushi bar: 513-665-9900.