Otto's

4.8

1690 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 51 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
Website
http://www.ottosonmain.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329
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

Popular dishes

Filet$45.00
Seared beef tenderloin, sauce bordelaise, bacon-blue cream, asparagus, fried herb potatoes
Pistachio Crusted Halibut$41.00
Goat cheese & pear risotto, hazelnut cream sauce
Sea Scallops$36.00
Seared scallops, roasted asparagus & shiitake mushroom risotto, smoked tomato aioli
Cajun Cream Pasta$24.00
Sautéed red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, spinach, roasted chicken, cajun cream sauce
Southern Fried Pork Chop$29.00
Hot bacon slaw, mustard demi glace
Salmon$30.00
Thai chili glaze, roasted asparagus, sweet potato fries
Braised Short Ribs$35.00
beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted carrots, jus
Shrimp & Grits$27.00
Sautéed onion, shiitake, cherry tomato & red pepper w/cajun white wine sauce over fried bacon & blue cheese grit cake

Dessert

Cheesecake$10.00
W/ strawberry curd & pistachio
Bourbon Bread Pudding$8.00

What 1,690 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

Noise • Moderate

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.

1,690 Reviews

C
Christy
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I went to try the fried green tomatoes! They did not disappoint. The surprise treat was the tomato pie!
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Mark
VIP
Cincinnati
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch menu with a variety of selections. Ended up our group of 5 only got 2 different lunches but they were all liked! Fun place with a great ambiance too!
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Brad
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and wonderful staff. All 4 of us loved our meals
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Samantha
Louisville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a cool, good energy atmosphere. We loved the mimosas and brunch! Would recommend!
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Holly
VIP
Cincinnati
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always good… four people joined the clean plate club! Carly was a wonderful waitress! On the ball and a wonderful & cheerful attitude !
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robert
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Otto's has always been very good. The food is very consistent. I highly recommend.
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Kurt
VIP
Cincinnati
37 reviews
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good food all the way around ( roasted carrots ,flatbread, shot rib and the steak filet,.
Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
Hello Kurt! Thank you so much for your review! Hope to see you again soon! -Alex Klein, General Manager
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OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was absolutely amazing. The lemon blueberry pancakes were fantastic! Our server was absolutely amazing, I sadly forget his name, but he was so sweet!
Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
Hello! Wow, thank you so much for this lovely review!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed your experience with us for brunch yesterday. It appears that your server's name was Greg. He's wonderful! I'll be sure to pass along your kind words regarding his service. We'll see you next time for dinner! :) -Alex Klein, General Manager
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Steve
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great.. everyone enjoyed their entrees/apps. Our servers were nice and available but not instrusive. They were busy and had a nice holiday buzz of happy customers inside! Well done- will come back!
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amy
VIP
Cincinnati
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great atmosphere! We’ve dined here many times and the food is consistently wonderful!
Otto'sResponded 3 days ago
Hello Amy! Thank you so much for your review!! We'll see you next time! :) -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 1690 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.ottosonmain.com/
Phone number
(859) 491-6678

Otto's

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fried Green Tomatoes

Sea Scallops

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Smalls

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Flatbread$13.00

Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Burrata$14.00

Mussels$16.00

Soup & Salad

Tomato Dill Soup$7.00

Brie Berry$12.00

Roasted Carrot Salad$11.00

Mains

Filet$45.00

Pistachio Crusted Halibut$41.00

Sea Scallops$36.00

Cajun Cream Pasta$24.00

Southern Fried Pork Chop$29.00

Salmon$30.00

Braised Short Ribs$35.00

Shrimp & Grits$27.00

Dessert

Cheesecake$10.00

Bourbon Bread Pudding$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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