Queer Owned Restaurants in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI

Located in Findlay Market, OTR Bagel Bar offers many different types of bagels. Ranging from classics, like an everything bagel, to more adventurous, like flamin’ hot cheetos! Stop by today or order online.

NORTHSIDE

Long time fans of Melt’s eclectic vibe and fresh menu, Shannon and Diane moved back to the Queen City from San Francisco, in 2017. Shannon is a Cincinnati native, and a whole-food and vegan chef with over 20 years of experience under her belt. She has a tremendous amount of passion for creating innovative dishes that are healthy, organic, and locally sourced. Diane was born and raised in California, and her culinary influences have been primarily whole-food based with a vegan/vegetarian slant. They are both extremely excited to share their experiences and inspirations from the Bay Area’s culinary and craft cocktail scene, while still celebrating the classic menu items that have made Melt an institution in Northside and Cincinnati, for over 15 years!

NORTHSIDE

Ruth's is dedicated to bringing great dining and an eclectic atmosphere to the legendary Northside community...Food Unites Us All! Located in the American Can Building at 1550 Blue Rock Street. We are on the west side of the building facing Hamilton Avenue. There is off street parking in our lot that is accessible from Blue Rock Street or Knowlton Street.

NORTHSIDE

We have a love for cheese, cured meats, and entertaining with small bites. Our love of small bites is what lead us to open a deli and was the inspiration for our name. A Morsel is a small piece of food and Nosh means to eat enthusiastically. Small bites are an excellent way to offer you and your guests an array of foods, flavors, and textures without having to expend a great deal of time preparing or cooking. Michael and Mark are bringing their passion for these local, regional, artisan, and imported products to the community and the city.

WEST SIDE

Ivory House pays homage to Westwood’s last mayor, James N. Gamble. Instrumental in moving the village forward with projects like the building of Westwood Town Hall, his accomplishments as a community leader parallel his success as an inventor and businessman. Owners Frank Eversole and Rick Pouliot have a reverence for Westwood’s rich history and a drive to contribute to its revitalization. They purchased the building at 2998 Harrison Ave. in 2019, and it didn’t take long to decide what to do with it: Bring an upscale dining experience to the Westwood Town Hall District. 

WEST SIDE

Located in the heart of the Town Hall District, W Bar + Bistro is a casual dinner restaurant with weekend brunch service (from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Happy hour runs daily in the bar area from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Our modern bistro menu features an exciting range of appetizers, entrees, handhelds, salads, and house-made soups. For dessert, guests can choose from Aubrey + Zach’s  full menu of ice cream treats, sundaes, and boozy shakes and slushies. Enticing flavor profiles and combinations make every dish an original. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. In addition to service in our dining room and bar area, we are equipped to accommodate semi-private dining for parties of up to 30.

WEST SIDE

Scarlato's Pizza has been serving the community of Westwood and the surrounding neighborhoods for over 50 years.  Delicious Pizza, Hoagies, Cheese Fries and more adorn the menu alongside a seasonal variety of delicious desserts from English Woods Bakery.