Japp's Since 1879 is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

1. Japp's Since 1879

8.1
1134 Main St (at E 12th St), Cincinnati, OH
Cocktail Bar · Over-The Rhine · 34 tips and reviews

Ryan S.Ryan Schatzman: Tobacco bitters, whiskey, earl grey tea and vanilla=earl's dog. Must. Have. More.

Pam S.Pam Sattler: Best new bar in OTR! The staff is awesome, the drinks are fresh and unique, and they have a super rare coffee set up! Try the horchata con cafe and the chinese garden.

Ilija F.Ilija Filipov: Best bar in Cincinnati!!! Hands down!!!! Bar tenders know their drinks like Fred Astaire knew his tap dancing!

The Lackman is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

2. The Lackman

8.0
1237 Vine St (at 13th St.), Cincinnati, OH
Bar · Over-The Rhine · 35 tips and reviews

Chad S.Chad Shackelford: Try "my" drink - The Mayor - Hendricks gin, soda, st. Germaine, lemon bitters garnished w/ cucumber served in a Highball glass

Chad S.Chad Shackelford: My "other drink" Jameson and Ginger with a few dashes of absinthe & orange bitters with muddled orange.

Allan T.Allan T: My favorite bar in Cincinnati.

Taste of Belgium - The Banks is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

3. Taste of Belgium - The Banks

8.7
16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH
Bistro · Central Business District · 7 tips and reviews

thestrac87thestrac87: Chicken & Waffles is the way to go. McWaffle as a backup. If you’re coming here, get a waffle.

ArleneArlene: Very tasty beer. Blond was my favorite. And the mussels are very good too.

Eager E.Eager Eater: Service OK (they wouldn’t let us order the ham & Brie sandwich because it’s “only on the lunch menu,” which apparently didn’t start for another hour, & they forgot to put vanilla in my vanilla latte.

Ruth's Parkside Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

4. Ruth's Parkside Cafe

8.1
4101 Spring Grove Ave (Hamilton), Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · Northside · 8 tips and reviews

Robin W.Robin W: The club sandwich was excellent. The turkey is freshly made and cut into thick slabs. Soup of the day was good as well and came with a side of variety of freshly made bread.

Troy H.Troy Henson: Good eats. The lunch peanut butter banana grilled sandwich is the best!

Paula H.Paula Heisler: Very fast food, cool environment. I dig it!

Taste of Belgium - Rookwood is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

5. Taste of Belgium - Rookwood

9.1
3825 Edwards Rd (Garland Ave), Cincinnati, OH
Bistro · 35 tips and reviews

Emily B.Emily Browning: Split 2: ToB breakfast plate and Belgian Toast, with ToB latte. All easily comprised the most delicious breakfast IN MY LIFE.

Stephen V.Stephen Vaughn: The Belgium brunch burger was phenomenal

Eng. Ali A.Eng. Ali Al: Try their turkey crepe

Nicola's is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

6. Nicola's

8.9
1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Mount Auburn · 28 tips and reviews

Anna H.Anna Hider: Sit at the bar to avoid a wait! And you can order half portions of pasta!

Jane F.Jane Friedman: Go for the Monday Night Neighborhood Special -- $13 for pasta bolognese, house salad, phenomenal bread -- if you eat at the bar.

Zee T.Zee Thomson: Try the Grand Tasting Menu Dessert - Smoked ocean trout, fennel 3-ways, egg, capersDelicious!

Taste of Belgium - Clifton is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

7. Taste of Belgium - Clifton

8.1
2845 Short Vine St., Cincinnati, OH
Bistro · Corryville · 17 tips and reviews

Amanda A.Amanda Appiarius: Chicken and waffles ... Omg. The waffle's dense sugary sweetness in combination with the lightly breaded juicy, crunchy chicken breast drizzled with tangy Frank's - you'll eat the whole thing mmmm.

Jean-Francois F.Jean-Francois Flechet: Try each one of the 24 beers on draft. Then go home. Don't drive!

Bryan S.Bryan Sherman: The Waffle & Chicken is great, but don't miss out on the Goetta Hash.

Taste of Belgium is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

8. Taste of Belgium

7.6
1801 Race St (Findlay Market), Cincinnati, OH
Breakfast Spot · Over-The Rhine · 10 tips and reviews

Christopher T.Christopher Tucker: They have amazing waffles, crepes, sandwiches, pizza, stromboli, coffee, and a pastry case

Barb C.Barb Cooper: Unbelievable waffles!

Joe R.Joe Robb: Vegetarian crepe is a fantastic way to start the day.

P.F. Chang's is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

9. P.F. Chang's

8.0
2633 Edmondson Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Chinese Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Sidney J.Sidney Jones IV: Every thing is usually solid. I loved the Mongolian Beef with white rice! I also got the Lo Mien it was good too!

Fatima K. A.Fatima K. AlAbri: Crispy honey shrimp is just delicious

ᴡ B.ᴡ Bowman: Push some lettuce wraps down your face hole!

Ruth's Chris Steak House is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

10. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.9
100 E Freedom Way #160, The Banks Development (Suite 160), Cincinnati, OH
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 80 tips and reviews

Doug G.Doug Gil: Perfect place for business meetings with private rooms and av equipment. Also suitable for romantic dinners or just plain family dining.

Jeremy F.Jeremy Friedman: Best steak in the country... Top notch service but the mashed potatoes are lacking

GMoneyGMoney: My favorite steakhouse is finally in Cincinnati. The food here is great and the staff are always very nice and professional.

The Bar at Palm Court is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

11. The Bar at Palm Court

7.5
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · 8 tips and reviews

AlexAlex: Three words: Pork. Belly. Sliders.

Kevin H.Kevin Hughes: Gorgeous decor. Drinks were mixed fabulously and the staff was attentive and knowledgable. On top of that the live jazz band was superb!

Kumar S.Kumar Sanehi: Awesome service, drinks, food and ambiance. Worth it.

Taste of Belgium OTR is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

12. Taste of Belgium OTR

9.2
1135 Vine Street (at 12th St), Cincinnati, OH
American Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 94 tips and reviews

Irving F.Irving Fain: Chicken and waffle are the way to go!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: The Vine Street bistro location offers indoor and outdoor seating, a full French-American menu and long list of in-house pastries made in an open kitchen, surrounding a communal table.

Jannis B.Jannis B.: First time here and had the 'Nati'. It was delicious! Just wish the crepe itself was a bit smaller or more ingredients stuffed in. Son had the smore waffles and they looked fabulous!

Moerlein Lager House is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

13. Moerlein Lager House

8.9
115 Joe Nuxhall Way (at W Mehring Way), Cincinnati, OH
Gastropub · Central Business District · 133 tips and reviews

Dayna L.Dayna Leon: I love everything on the menu from the Moer Burger to the crispy tofu to the OTR chicken and short rib grilled cheese. The Barbarossa is the perfect winter beer.

Chris T.Chris Thompson: The Moer Burger is one of the top five burgers I've ever had. The beef is perfectly seasoned and topped with pastrami, cheddar, an egg, bacon and sweet onion relish. Have a knife and fork ready!

Sandrine W.Sandrine Whitcomb: meat and cheese board is the way to go!!!

Righteous Room is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

14. Righteous Room

7.3
641 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 24 tips and reviews

Chris G.Chris Gordy: Awesome pub! Love the back room and the service is awesome!! Favorite pub in Cincinnati.

Bobby M.Bobby Metzner: Cool interior!

thadd f.thadd f.: Righteous Room has a great Happy Hour with half-price drinks 4-8pm, an amazing outdoor patio and always has a Bell's Beer on tap! Right now, it's Bell's Oberon!

Keystone Bar & Grill Clifton is one of The 15 Best Places for Bitters in Cincinnati.

15. Keystone Bar & Grill Clifton

7.2
249 Calhoun Street, Cincinnati, OH
Restaurant · CUF · 29 tips and reviews

Mark N.Mark Nixon: Craft beer, loaded fries, cheddar mashed potatoes, brisket & ambience.

David S.David Spatholt: 1/2 price Mac and cheese Mondays :)

Jason S.Jason Shafer: $2 margaritas Tuesday nights!!!