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

1. Ruth's Chris Steak House

8.9
100 E Freedom Way #160, The Banks Development (Suite 160), Cincinnati, OH
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 79 tips and reviews

Earl W.Earl Wilson: Fantastic service, amazing steaks, upscale restaurants, strong bar drinks, and a perfect place for special occasions or business dinners.

Aztec C.Aztec Cancun: Happy hour specials are the best. Steak sandwich was phenomenal and the zucchini fries even better. Bar service was quick and attentive. Nice location for casual or formal dinner.

C A.C Alexson: Fancy restaurant with beautiful decor and high quality menu selections. Prices are not cheap but well worth it, service alway good.

Primavista is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

2. Primavista

8.8
810 Matson Pl, Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · East Price Hill · 21 tips and reviews

Abby L.Abby Lonnemann: The view is spectacular! Perfect for a fancy date night or special celebration!

Anna G.Anna Galloway: Amazing views, perfect attentive service - makes dinning alone feel special not awkward. They even catered for dry January- absolutely perfect alcohol free strawberry daiquiri 😀

Brenda S.Brenda Shaw Smith: We didn't have a reservation so ate at the bar - fabulous meal & friendly, attentive service. Sure, a window table is the preference but still had a nice view & experience!

The Precinct is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

3. The Precinct

9.0
311 Delta Ave (at Columbia Pkwy), Cincinnati, OH
Steakhouse · Columbia-Tusculum · 37 tips and reviews

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David F.David Fritz: Amazing steaks, a little cramped though.

Todd M.Todd McFarland: The bone in ribeye had crazy loads of flavor.

Boca is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

4. Boca

9.1
114 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH
Restaurant · Central Business District · 33 tips and reviews

Manoj A.Manoj Ambalavanan: Incredible fine dining experience

Phillip S.Phillip Scott: This place is great. The tasting menu allows you to enjoy a couple of entrees. Quiet and comfortable with outstanding service. Menu changes each month.

Whitney M.Whitney May: Be sure to get the pommes soufflés. They are the wildest potato presentation. So much fun!

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

5. Nicola's

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

Julie W.Julie Witten: Hands down the best Italian fine dining in the city.

Taylor E.Taylor E: It'a all great. Nicola's might be the fanciest place in OTR. Reservation highly recommended.

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.

Orchids at Palm Court is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

6. Orchids at Palm Court

8.6
35 W 5th St (Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza), Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Andy G.Andy Guinigundo: Still the standard by which fine dining in Cincinnati is judged.

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Get the Chef's Tasting Menu. You won't be disappointed! The chanterelle mushroom strudel was fantastic, as was the dessert. Amazing experience!

Jackie R.Jackie Reau: Rated Cincinnati's #1 restaurant! Terrific menu and fabulous wine list.

Metropole is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

7. Metropole

8.3
609 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH
Restaurant · Central Business District · 21 tips and reviews

Lucille F.Lucille Fisher: Fine restaurant with a very creative kitchen. Best to go with a group to enjoy more of the dishes enjoyed tapas style.

Anna H.Anna Hider: Rooftop for poptails, art in the lobby, amazing gin and tonics, good burgers.

Ola H.Ola Hallmann: Fabulous place, excellent service, REAL food, no cutting corners, the best capuccino I have had in US. A must go!

Aster On Fourth is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

8. Aster On Fourth

8.6
8 E 4th St, Cincinnati, OH
Cocktail Bar · Central Business District · 2 tips and reviews

Manoj A.Manoj Ambalavanan: Great cocktails in a private upscale lounge

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: Fantastic new cocktail spot. The drinks are pricey, but the bartenders really know what they are doing. Get some chocolate bark if you are feeling sweets

Sotto is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

9. Sotto

9.3
114 E 6th St (Walnut), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 61 tips and reviews

Greg M.Greg McGuire: Food, service and ambiance. Best Italian restaurant in Cincinnati.

Nick A.Nick Altieri: Hidden under the old Maisonette is the best Italian in the city. Food was great and the interior of the restaurant looks like it's from an old Italian villa.

Preeti G.Preeti Gharpure: The penne vodka and goat cheese and honey bruschetta is a must! Beautiful new spot in cinci!

Mita's is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

10. Mita's

8.6
501 Race St (Fifth Street), Cincinnati, OH
Latin American Restaurant · Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews

Ezra K.Ezra Katz: Everything was delicious. Make sure to save room for dessert, the très leche cake was to die for.

DeMea D.DeMea Darden: Batatas Bravas and Gambas Al Ajillo are to die for.

Antonio B.Antonio Bernal: Good. Thursday’s ambiance. The live music is misguided but is ok. Waiting for the tab.

French Park is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

11. French Park

8.2
3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH
Park · 2 tips and reviews

ChrisChris: Terrific small park, decent hiking trails over varied terrain, gurgling streams, a terrific venue for fancy occasions in the French House, as well as a nice picnic shelter & playground.

Cynthia L.Cynthia L.: If you have a dog, be sure to take them to the creek!

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

12. Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

8.5
505 Vine St (at 7th), Cincinnati, OH
Steakhouse · Central Business District · 53 tips and reviews

Sherry R.Sherry Ratcliffe: Baked mac & cheese and truffle cream corn are AMAZIN!

Phil M.Phil Meier: Very nice restaurant for wining and dining in Cincinnati. I thought the hashbrowns were stellar.

John K.John K: Another awesome meal at this place! Ribeye medium rare-perfect! Wedge salad with pecans great and service was spot on! Don't forget the bread it's from 16 Bricks and I eat way too much of it!

The BonBonerie is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

13. The BonBonerie

8.9
2030 Madison Rd (btwn Cinnamon & O Byron), Cincinnati, OH
Bakery · Evanston · 39 tips and reviews

Francesco M.Francesco Marullo: Great cakes. Probably the best pastry shop in Cinci

Jason D.Jason Day: Try the Opera Cream Torte. It's amazing.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: There are too many delicious things to snag at The Bonbonerie, but the Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcake is the one to grab if you want some chocolate with pizazz.

Salazar is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

14. Salazar

8.4
1401 Republic St (at 14th St.), Cincinnati, OH
New American Restaurant · Over-The Rhine · 17 tips and reviews

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: Amazing seasonal menu, a good mix of experimental foods, and modern takes on classics. This place never disappoints!!!

Rodrigo B.Rodrigo Beistegui: New in town and so far the best restaurant I've been. Excellent attention, cocktails and wine options, and everything we ate was amazing: gnocchi with octopus, red fish and the chocolate dessert.

Audrey C.Audrey Chou: Great rotating seasonal menu

Via Vite is one of The 15 Best Fancy Places in Cincinnati.

15. Via Vite

8.1
520 Vine St (on Fountain Square), Cincinnati, OH
Italian Restaurant · Central Business District · 53 tips and reviews

Meredith H.Meredith Hughes: Happy hour on the patio was absolutely killer! Definitely going back!

Brian H.Brian Harwell: The scallops appetizer, gnocchi entree, and panna cotta dessert were delicious!

Prashant L.Prashant Lad: Good ambience! Very slow in service. Portion size is small for the price.