Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Clifton

38 restaurants available nearby

1. The Precinct

4.8

Exceptional(9234)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Hyde Park

Booked 105 times today

For Jeff Ruby, this is the steakhouse that started it all. In 1981, The Precinct was born in the former Cincinnati Police Patrol House Number 6. This turn-of-the-century, Romanesque-style structure would hold what is now the longest, continuously running fine dining restaurant in the city.Recently named one of America's Top 10 Steakhouses by USA Today and Gayot.com, The Precinct is frequently recognized as having Cincinnati’s best steaks, seafood, and service. This consistent, high level of quality and overall guest experience over 4 decades has endeared Precinct to celebrities, business people, families, and loyal diners alike. The Precinct also offers a quaint outdoor patio area where guests may dine.

2. Losanti

4.7

Exceptional(2594)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Over the Rhine

Booked 35 times today

Located across from Washington Park and steps away from Music Hall, we are proud to be the only Boutique Italian Steakhouse in OTR. As a from-scratch kitchen, we feature steaks butchered by the ounce on a daily basis, oysters on the half shell, fresh pasta made in-house, and a masterfully executed cocktail program. We eagerly await your presence at our table.

3. BOCA

4.9

Exceptional(6040)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary European • Central Business District

Booked 58 times today

Boca is Chef David Falk's ode to Europe. It is a one of a kind dining experience marrying world-class, chef driven cuisine with gracious service. Boca's design couples contemporary European and American stylings with touches of rusticity in an airy urban space. The elegant and inviting surroundings welcome guests for an afternoon cocktail, a small bite before a great show at nearby theaters, a casual dinner with friends, or a luxurious night out.

4. Via Vite

4.7

Exceptional(5287)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central Business District

Booked 44 times today

Via Vite is a modern Italian restaurant located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati on Fountain Square with the largest outdoor dining space in the city center . Our menu features Chef Cristian Pietoso's creative Italian cuisine using the best local and imported ingredients available. We have private rooms available for all size groups and types of events. *On New Year's Eve and Valentines day we only offer a pre-fix menu

5. Prime Cincinnati

4.5

Awesome(3219)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Central Business District

Booked 38 times today

Welcome to Prime Cincinnati, where exceptional cuisine and unparalleled service come together. Delight in our premium Certified Angus Beef® steaks and the freshest seafood, expertly paired with a curated selection of fine bourbons, handcrafted cocktails, and a carefully chosen wine list. Reservations Recommended.

6. Subito

4.5

Awesome(1196)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cincinnati

Booked 22 times today

Indulge in Northern Italian Cuisine with an air of European sophistication and influence at Subito. Savor homemade pastas, scratch-made sauces and hand-selected, perfectly seared steaks, finished in our infrared broiler. Along with the freshest seafood, flown in daily from the ports, Subito offers brick oven pizzas, a raw bar and traditional antipasti. Enjoy fine Italian and American wines from the cellar or a libation made by one of the restaurant's talented mixologists. Order up premium hand-crafted cocktails and bourbons, as well as the best of the region's beverages, like negronis, bellinis and our own Lytle Park limoncello. Pair one of these amazing beverages with Chef Helm's selection of shareable plates.

7. Primavista

4.8

Exceptional(6287)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cincinnati

Booked 34 times today

Enjoy Chef Chris Prince’s award-winning Italian dishes while overlooking the Cincinnati skyline and Ohio River in our cozy but elegant Dining Room.Since opening in 1989 our long-standing excellent reputation and many awards for Most Romantic,Best Scenic View and Best Italian, make Primavista the perfect spot for all occasions.Take in the breath-taking views of the city while enjoying fine Italian dishes from Spaghetti with Veal Meatballs,Veal Scallopines, Fresh Fish,Chicken Alfredo and Filet of Beef to name a few.Now serving Dinner Weds.-Sun.Reservations suggested and often required.Valet parking.Please see our website for menu and directions.pvista.com

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8. Court Street Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(109)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Central Business District

Booked 24 times today

Alluring, Vibrant, and Undeniably Trendy, Court Street Kitchen serves up a sincere, luxe, and upbeat dining experience in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati. By combining old-world inspiration and training with a new-found take on the freshest ingredients and contemporary vibes, "CSK" serves all of their offerings with a flare that both the casual and seasoned diner are sure to love. Whether you're in the mood for the Perfect Power Lunch, an Opulent Wine and Dinner experience, a Vibey Bar Scene, or a Buzzing Sunday Brunch, CSK is the place for all Cincinnati revelers in search of great food, exceptional service, and a restaurant culture rooted in celebrating the good life. Further, Court Street Kitchen also offers one of the city's best happy hour specials, along with a sultry DJ-backed night-time party experience at their connected speakeasy on Friday and Saturday nights. And, ladies... don't forget about the No Boy Boys Allowed Brunch every Sunday at 11am.

9. Opal Rooftop

4.7

Exceptional(390)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cincinnati

Booked 19 times today

Forged from the fires of Covington, Ky. Opal is a casual, chef-driven, fine-dining restaurant that offers wood-fired grilled foods, craft cocktails, and a curated wine menu using locally focused products. The menu, developed by the company's culinary director, Chef Eric Polhamus, features Contemporary American dishes. Opal is the third restaurant installment in the portfolio of Bill and Morgan Whitlow. Opals are known to be the stone that represents justice, harmony, protection, love and passion. Just like the gemstone, Opal Rooftop Restaurant & Bar is different from every angle you approach it from. Patrons will enjoy a 360-degree backdrop of downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky or dine indoors as the flames from the unique Grillworks grill reflect off of the bar. For more information and a glimpse of the menu, follow us on Facebook or visit opalrooftop.com. All tables are booked with a two hour window. If you would like more time please leave us a note to accommodate!

10. MRBL

4.8

Exceptional(1320)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steak • Bellevue

Booked 64 times today

Steakhouse and Sushi Restaurant with breathtaking views of the Ohio River and the Cincinnati Skyline! Guests, please enjoy our glass elevator located on the west side of the building.Please note, large parties (7+) must contact the restaurant directly for bookings. Parties of 7+ must also provide a CC. MRBL reserves the right to charge $50/person for large parties that cancel within 48 hours or no show.

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Shannon
Cincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined today
I took my BF here for his birthday. It was a fantastic experience. Excellent service, and excellent food. One of the best dinner spots in town!
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BOCAPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary European• Central Business District
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4.9
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Ben
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful dining experience with my family. Excellent service and food. A Jeff Ruby restaurant is always top notch!
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The PrecinctPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Hyde Park
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4.8
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LydiaVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great ways to start an evening at the Theater. Loved the Theater menu and cocktails.
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Prime CincinnatiPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Central Business District
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4.5
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Ethan
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We enjoyed a wonderful anniversary dinner at Via Vite. Our server, Katrina, ensured to make us feel special and did intentional things like bringing us prosecco to top off our evening. Managerial staff was visible and checked in with us, wishing a happy anniversary, and comped our dessert (ricotta donuts!). We enjoyed our drinks, appetizers, pastas, and desserts. Katrina created a great pace of coursing of all of our dishes and kept our table clear, making sure our conversations weren’t interrupted. Thank you again Via Vite for creating such a wonderful dining experience.
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Via VitePrice: Expensive• Italian• Central Business District
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4.7
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Gilbert
Cincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
Wonderful anniversary dinner location! Could come here for Marsala mushrooms alone. However the Burrata, house salad, ribeye, and charred onion mashed potatoes were excellent! And the butter cake for dessert…just WOW. One of us didn’t have room for dessert but once they tried it …well let’s just say I had a lot of help eating it! Thank you Losanti! Our experiences eating out on January 1 have typically not been good as the chef is rarely on site the day after New Year’s Eve but you folks were perfect!! We will be back…often!
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LosantiPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Over the Rhine
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4.7

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38 restaurants available nearby

1. The Precinct

2. Losanti

3. BOCA

4. Via Vite

5. Prime Cincinnati

6. Subito

7. Primavista

8. Court Street Kitchen

9. Opal Rooftop

10. MRBL

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