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Otto's, Covington, KY

Otto's

4.8
4.8
1718 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Opened in 2003, Otto's serves American and Southern inspired fare in the heart of Covington's Mainstrasse.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (859) 491-6678
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 1,718 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    American

  • Cincinnati

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Otto's consistently impresses with "fantastic food" and attentive service, making it a favorite dining spot. The menu delights with standout dishes like the pistachio-crusted halibut and fried green tomatoes. Despite occasional noise concerns, the "inviting atmosphere" and accommodating staff create a memorable experience. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or special celebrations.

1,718 Reviews
  1. Brian

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing meal with great service. Our tradition is to do Otto's for New Year's Eve and they don't disappoint.

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  2. TIM

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit. Very happy with everything. Server was super but I forget her name. Highly recommend will definitely be back!

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  3. lisa

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    19 reviews

    2.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Granted it was New Year’s Eve. We are avid out to eaters and have worked at the #1 restaurant I Cincinnati so we are critics. Otto’s kicked us out after an hour and 30 minutes of dining. It took them 15 minutes to deliver our first drink. We didn’t even order an appetizer. Diner was adequate no desert. We didn’t sit and asked to leave. Seriously

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  4. Brendan

    VIP

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We gad an excellent meal for 8 of us. The drinks, appetizers, and entrees were all amazing.
    Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Brendan! Thank you so much for your review! I'm glad you enjoyed everything. Come see us again soon. Have a happy and safe New Year! -Alex Klein, General Manager

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  5. Melanie

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food and service . The room does get loud , but definitely will go again . The Brussels sprouts are amazing
    Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Melanie! Thank you so much for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the food and service. Unfortunately, our restaurant does get loud. We've tried installing noise panels on the ceiling, but that hasn't made as much of an improvement as we expected. We're still trying to tackle this issue. I hope you can come back soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager

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  6. Leo

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    LOVE Otto's!! Been coming here for years and they never disappoint. The fried green tomatoes, Brussels sprouts and the short ribs are outstanding!! With so many amazing options, they "force" you to come repeatedly to try them all!!
    Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Leo! Wow, thank you so much for the glowing review! The short ribs are my go-to when it's cold. They're delicious! I'm so glad you enjoyed everything. I'm forcing you to come back and try something else. :) -Alex Klein, General Manager

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  7. Robert

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Otto's is always excellent. We're not local and often schedule around brunch or lunch as we travel through the area
    Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
    Hello Robert! I'm so glad you were able to swing by this weekend! Thanks for always stopping by when you're in town and leaving us a wonderful review. We'll see you next time! -Alex Klein, General Manager

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  8. Nick

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a party of 7 that was seated upstairs in the middle room. Service was slow at the start due to 3 other tables in the next room getting their food as we were seated. We hadn’t even ordered apps 30 minutes after our reservation. But once those tables were served, we were able to order and the service picked up. Stars of the show were the mussels, flat bread, tomato dill soup, filet with king crab, scallops, short ribs and the bread pudding. I would pass on the Cajun Cream pasta.
    Otto'sResponded 4 days ago
    Hello Nick! Thank you so much for your feedback. I apologize that the service started out slow in the beginning, but I'm glad it picked up! Thank you for being patient with us. It's so awesome to hear all of the appetizers and entrees that you enjoyed. The Filet Oscar was our special over the weekend. I'm working on having a weekend special every week for 2025. I hope you can come back again, and we can provide you with better service and an amazing dinner special! Have a Happy New Year! -Alex Klein, General Manager

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  9. Bobbie

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the third time we have eaten here and we love it. Great service and great food
    Otto'sResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Bobbie! I'm so glad you've enjoyed Otto's three times in a row! Thank you for your kind review. Hope to see you for a 4th time soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager

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  10. Megan

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic Christmas Eve dinner here with family! Great food, ambience, and service! Cannot recommend enough!
    Otto'sResponded 5 days ago
    Hello Megan! I'm so glad your dinner with us on Christmas Eve was fantastic! I will definitely let Eric know about your kind words regarding his service. He's wonderful! I apologize that your filet was a little overcooked. Please let us know if we made a mistake or you're not happy with the temperature on your filet for the future! We always want to know when we fall short, so that we can fix it and ensure that you loved every bite the 2nd time around! Have a great rest of the year, and we hope you visit us again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager

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FAQs

Otto's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 491-6678.

Otto's is rated 4.8 stars by 1718 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Otto's

521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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