Restaurants in Covington

“What an amazing place to hold birthday party and a night out! Over the weekend we hosted my husband’s birthday party at Ripples event space. They were amazing from the service to the food and they were very accommodating to all of our requests! Trish and Matt did an amazing job with service and then everyone kept going on about the food! Way to go!!! Thank you so much for an amazing night out!”

“amazing food, service, and atmosphere! Billy, Mitch, and the entire staff provided an outstanding experience! A "can't miss" opportunity. We'll be back!”

“Everything is AMAZING!!!!”

“Great lunch menu and superior service. Might be the best Cheese Cake we have ever had. Be sure and try their Hot Brown”

“over 200 different gins. good tapas. live music.”

“Taj Mahal has the best flavor on their chicken tikka masala in the tri-state area. Order the 2nd hottest heat level and you will be so happy. It is just the right amount of heat, but more importantly the DEPTH of the spices is very flavorful and savory. Many places in the area just throw in more chili powder at the higher heat levels. Taj Mahal adds more heat as well as anuthentic Indian spices. 10/10 😁”

“Awesome place to check out some very rare, vintage spirits.”

“Mama’s on Main has some of the best food we have enjoyed while visiting the area. It’s a must!!!”

“We have loved Riverside ever since it opened. Recently I reserved floor seating for 6 and it gathered steam to have 10 sitting on the floor! Being we're all around 70, you should have seen the look on some of the guests with crutches. Thank you for accommodating us!”

“Celebrating my 65th birthday at Opal. Everything from our waiter Nick to the atmosphere and food were amazing. They made us feel special and wonderful. We highly recommend Opal Rooftop.”

“Jordan attended to me with exceptional service, making some of the best martinis I've ever had. The highlight was definitely the pistachio martini – it was crazy good! Highly recommend stopping by, and trying it out!”

“We had a great time with our camp family trying to solve the murder.....if we don't solve it, atleast we had lots of laughs :)”

“I came here to drink wine and spend time with life-long friends. Little did I know, I would be referred to one of the best wines I've tried from a passionate and educated sommelier named Ashley. And maybe I even made a new friend in the process. Thank you!”

“I recently hosted a baby shower at Blinker's Tavern and I must say it was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. This establishment truly exceeded my expectations in every aspect, leaving me with a lasting impression. From the moment I reached out to Blinker's to inquire about hosting the baby shower, the event coordinator Amy L. was incredibly friendly, attentive and accommodating. The restaurant, servers and host went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. They seamlessly coordinated the flow of food and beverages, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and allowing me to enjoy my time. Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Thank you!”

“The dining experience commenced once we walked through the door. Our greeting was pleasant, the atmosphere was delightful, service was great and the food was delicious and plentiful. Thank you Lisse staff for making our 20th anniversary dinner a memorable one.”

“Good people, good drinks. what else do you need in a bar?@?@?”

“Came for Thanksgiving buffet; cannot say enough good things! Food was outstanding, everyone working was so friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful time. Five stars!”

“We had great food and great service! Friendly, great suggestions. Regret that I did not get a pic of my beautiful eel dinner. We really enjoyed the whole experience.”

“This was really good! I didn't have my hopes up because sometimes hotel restaurants can get away with serving mediocre food to a captive audience, but I genuinely enjoyed everything I ate at the Fifth Lounge in the Radisson. We got the stuffed breadsticks ($12 for three, a little steep) fish sandwich and tots ($13?) and a burger and fries ($14). The server was super sweet and gracious despite being the only person working the entire restaurant and bar. The tots and fries were perfectly fried and had a great Cajun seasoning on them. The burger was delicious and the fish sandwich was great too, I liked how soft the bread was. FYI No vegetarian options at all (menu in pics)

Vegetarian options: No vegetarian options at all

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurant is in main lobby floor of hotel and has no stairs or steps. There are some tables you could pull a wheelchair up to but many tables are high tops”

“Enjoyed our dinner tonight. The Rainbow Vegetable Flatbread was delicious as was the Shrimp scampi and Caesar salad. We asked for bread and was told they do not have bread for table service. Don’t understand. I think bread should be available with the entrees. We will go back. Did enjoy dinner!”

“Food was great and service was Awesome”

“I get delivery and I usually order the same thing everytime. This location never lets me down. With quality, timely delivery, and they always remember my extras I add on that most other places always forget. The drivers are always very nice.”

“The best gelato I have ever had! So tasty! Excellent texture! Incredible choice of flavors! Friendy employees! We will be back and we are over 5 hours away! Well done Golden Gelato!”

“The best meal we’ve had. Staff is amazing. The food is SO good!”

“Best comfort food in Covington with a cozy atmosphere. Very kid friendly for lunch and dinner. Rotating menu with excellent pies for dessert. The owner and long time employees have poured a lot of love into this place.”

“Such an amazing experience for our first time there!!! Got to learn about the history of the restaurant from Joe! The food was absolutely AMAZING!!! You will be seeing way more often!!! Keep up the great service!”

“Your food is delicious and staff has always been outstanding. Being treated like family or friends along with the yummy food, is worth the cost. Thank you!”

“Wonderful staff and beautiful cats...that I ended up taking home:)) thanks for Meemaw 🤍”

“I grew up on Long Island NY and now reside in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East TN with my gf, so we know good coffee spots! This charming little place just so happened to be across the street! It was our check out day after I sang the National Anthem the night before for the Florence Y'all's. I had a capuchino, my gf had a latte. Both were very good! It is my understanding the owners are Taiwanese. Historic building with tons of board games and an upper level where you can sit on the floor traditionally like their Culture. Definitely make a point to stop here on your way to Covington KY or just passing through! -dmc-”

“Very clean and spacious bar with a good DJ at night, nice fire pits outside and a unique atmosphere. Reasonably priced drinks. Would return for the night life fun.”

“delicious pastries! can't wait to go back!”

“Great place, bartenders are AMAZING!”

“Awesome place with great service and food. Had the Spring Rolls and the Potstickers for appetizers. Heat the Thai Spicy Stir Fry with Shrimp at a level 3 (their levels are 0,1, 2, or 3) and my wife had the Green Curry with Chicken at a spice level of 2. All were wonderful. Great place.”

“MEAGHAN WAS GREAT ‼️‼️ GIVE HER A RAISE”

“My wife and I tried this place while being there for their Tacos, Vatos, Y Lowriders car show and were very happy with the food. The place was absolutely packed because of the show and Mexican independence day but we still got our food pretty quickly and it was delicious. I think the Churro was the best I have ever had.

Vegetarian options: My wife had a vegan taco and loved it.”

“My friend and I happened upon this gem while on a girls day in Latonia. From the minute we walked in, we were welcomed with open arms. The baristas answered our questions and whipped up the most delicious drinks. The owner introduced herself and showed us around, quickly becoming a friend. We sat for a while on the amazing pink velvet couch and fell in love with this quaint little shop. Before we left, the owner offered to loan out her personal shopping cart (which she decorated for us). It was a memorable day and we will definitely be back!”

“Hands down the best food and staff for the area! We loved it so much we came back multiple times over the weekend.”

“Frosthaus is ALWAYS good. Especially when the owners are working. They’re so kind and personable and you can tell they really enjoy interacting with customers. The frose/mango swirl is my go-to. Incredible!”

“Whenever in a town for the first time, we look for an Irish pub. We’re very happy to have found Paddy’s. We had the bar/bartender to our selves for a short while. Discussed Irish whiskeys, history of the bar and more. Had a great time but had to move on. The Casey’s from Michigan.”

“Chris is the absolute best bartender I have ever met! We had a party of 12 and she made us feel like we owned the bar! Even with other customers in there, beat Sunday I have experienced in years”

“Recently had a 30th birthday at Molly’s. They were super easy to book with, no outrageous room hire costs! They were very accommodating and we had a great night”

“Stopped in for brunch and loved it! Our server Ivy was fantastic. We will be back for the food and Ivy! 🤍”

“😍Great Gals and always hoping 😍”

“Southwest chicken pizza was very good just a touch underdone for my liking but still delicious. Pretzel was good but the cheese it comes with tasted quite garlicky. Would've liked an option of a ground mustard to go with the pretzel but these are minor quibbles.

Overall, very good pizza and worth a try if you're in the area. (We ordered take out from the counter inside Braxton)”

“As a german I can truly say that these are the best sausages I had -so far- during my trips through the U.S.!
Go on like that…. see you soon again, Harley!
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“I love Left Bank! It's one of the first places my husband and I used to go when we first started dating, so lots of sweet coffee date memories! The family that owns and operates Left Bank is so kind and it has been a joy to see their business grow and evolve over the years.

I do miss the indoor dining, but luckily it was replaced with the cutest little gift shop ever—Maison! I have bought so many gifts and cards there. If you're ever in Covington, this place is a community treasure. They are located in the perfect little neighborhood so grab yourself a barber's brew and take a stroll through the historic riverside district.”

“Amazing Tacos😋 best in town”

“Nice food, low key, laid back ambiance. Good service. Cov-gem!”

“Awesome hole in the wall away from the Mainstrasse. You need to check it out!!”

“Awesome place great atmosphere and food highly recommend”

“Best breakfast in all of NKY!!!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Decora Eatery and Drinkery is a hidden gem! Incredible cocktails, delicious food, and stunning art all in one place. The maple bacon Old Fashioned was perfection, and the Spicy Paloma had just the right kick. The rotating local art adds a fresh vibe every time. Can’t wait to return!”

“first time going to Covington Yard - great atmosphere - good service, football, wide variety of people, very dog and kid friendly. we will definitely be back.”

“The food is delicious and the staff are fabulous! For a great experience you need to come! Johnathan and Cindy are the best!”

“This is kind of a dive bourbon bar but definitely worth stopping in. Taylor the bartender was absolutely fantastic. They climbed a ladder to get a bottle that we wanted a pour of. We got a flight and the store pick of Russell’s was out of this world but unfortunately not for sale. The restroom was clean. Our only complaint was the bar and the menus were really sticky. Like so sticky that we washed our hands in the fountain outside when we left. However, definitely worth a visit if you’re a bourbon drinker because they have over 500 bottles.”

“Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food! The background story is really cool.”

“a great place to eat food great customer service is great fun place”

“Stumbled in here on a girl night out, and the drinks and service was phenomenal. Garet was attentive and was very easy to talk to! I will absolutely be back!! My new go to place for drinks!”

“Delicious food! I had a Classic Cuban and Pork Taco… my friend had the plantains and grilled cheese Cuban. We shared a BBQuban. Everything was so good. We had a 6 year old and two 9 year olds who also enjoyed. Would highly recommend and will definitely return when in the area!”

“The absolutely best cookies I’ve ever had! We got the cookie assortment for Thanksgiving and every single one was delicious- perfect texture and balance of sweetness!”

“Great Gyros & Fries 🍟 MY FAVE!!”

“Best staff!!! Just like family!!!”

“Great local bar with a friendly and welcoming feel!”

“Rosie's is my favorite place in Covington. I've been going there over 18 years. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. The owner is awesome. Congratulations on being one of the finest in the area.”

“Hidden gem. Very good food, well seasoned and large portions. No real fajita or nacho options, which forced us try something new. Chimichanga and quesadilla la cumbre were excellent. Almost no one there so we parked right outside the door. Service was good and friendly. Minus one star because the menu prices weren't correct. We'll definitely be back.”

“Always have a good time whenever I go if a want to just relax or if I what to turn up!!”

“I visit other Frisch's and have never had a bad experience, but this Frisch's at 20 Kyle's Lane, Covington, KY location is 5-Stars Tops!!! Haley who works the Drive-thru Window Service and her Teammate Co-workers do an Outstanding Job. The Cook-Staff Team does a Remarkable Job on everything they cook/grill up, never has there ever been any food item that was not worthy of 5-Stars. A few friends who visit this Frisch's location have commented how glad they are that this Restaurant is in their neighborhood, they always have great experiences when visiting. Keep Up the Great 5-Stars Service!!!”

“My family and I from Iowa have eaten here 2 times in the 2 days we stayed in the area, the food was amazing and atmosphere was very unexpected, loved the way it was decorated, we have eaten at many Asian restaurants in the greater Chicago area and this really surprised me how good the food was and the service from the staff very good and friendly, I highly recommend ❤️”

“Nice bar, people are friendly. Good times.”

“We were there with our 2 kids and had an amazing dinner. The staff, the atmosphere and, the food were incredible!!!”

“We just held a large party for my moms birthday here. I never leave reviews but felt like I should! This place is perfect for parties! Staff are great - Jess the manager is very responsive for planning the event and Yogi was awesome before and during the party !! Definitely recommend.”

“This is my local kroger starbucks and the staff here are so kind! They always get my drink right and they are friendly and professional. Last year, my 5 year old daughter drew some pictures for the baristas because she knew we were coming in to get a coffee and a cake pop. They acted so excited and hung the drawings up on the wall! Now we see them every time we walk by and I just thought that was so kind of them. Will continue to frequent this location!”

“The food was delicious, not super expensive and the restaurant was clean! Definitely would recommend their tacos and tamales as that's what my friends and I ordered.”

“Loved the igloo! Shoutout to Kris for going above and beyond and making us some 5⭐️ mules!”

“It's a dive bar. There's a couple of TVs and a pool table. Cash only.
The cheeseburger and fries are surprisingly good. Seriously, it's worth stopping here just to get a cheeseburger and fries. It was that good.”

“hi granny and sis and everybodyelse food waslast nite if u have pictures please sena to mr thanks”

“My wife and I stop in occasionally, beers are always cold and service is always top notch! Place is very clean and the other customers are friendly and there for a good time. Best little bar in the area!”

“Typical Covington pub. Very good attention. Variety of drinks and excellent prices. I liked that they served me a drink in a glass glass (unlike their neighbors who only offered plastic glasses, the kind that you grab and your hand sinks in, how horrible!). I recommend!”

“So good! During burger week! So much flavor! Will be back! Cool atmosphere and nice employees!”

“had fun here but would have more fun with karaoke. would strongly recommend a karaoke night to go with the food n drinks”

“best Mexican restaurant in Covington. our waitress was so nice and always being helpful. food was spot on. leaving $20 tip was worth every dollar. thanks for a great experience”

“This is right around the corner from my office. Great sandwiches and amazing service. Prices were good too!!!”

“was recommended by another DJ fir karaoke 🎤 singing”

“Great place. Ive been goin there for 7 or 8 yrs. Cold beer and friendly people! Stop by and say hello & keep smiling!”

“great place great bar maid”

“Honestly I was sceptical to try this place because it was pretty empty. But this place is delicious. I’ve been searching for good Mexican food and I tried their tacos they were great! They definitely deserve a lot more business. Osman was the one who helped us and he was super friendly.”

“Thank you…thank you. It’s perfect. I said “winter” theme and you all killed it. I drove 40 mins this am because the cake is always worth it. ❤️❤️”

“Green lantern is a great place to wind down and hangout!!! Make sure you go sing karaoke with Roy.”

“Top notch authentic Mexican. For the homies looking to try new stuff, do the huaraches, it’s like a taco but better and not as basic. And if you like spicy drinks, which is a thing btw, try the Michelada.”

“I see some negative comments. I don't believe the reviewers realize what Zapata is about. Frankly, I find it refreshing that dishes are not smothered in cheese and drowning in sauce. Zapata is about combining flavors, and not marching to the beat of the typical Americanized version of Mexican food to which we have become accustomed. I recommend it to all my friends.”

“If you’re looking for top quality sushi in the tri-state, this is it. The freshest salmon I’ve ever had. They use real crab not imitation as a lot of restaurants do. Crab Rangoon is made fresh daily. Never frozen or out of a bag. This is truly the freshest sushi I’ve ever had in all of my travels. My spouse loved the fried rice as a new favorite. We live 500 miles away. EVERYTIME we are in town to see friends and family, we make it a point to come here for dinner. TLDR; best sushi you’re missing out on if you don’t stop by.”

“Back in 2018 had a guy I went to college with say he worked here and towards the end of the year brought us all in pizza!!! No clue if he’s still here or how he’s doing but great pizza and great dude!! Excellent representation of this place!”

“Have ended many a night here over the span of many years, this place may not have the trendiest drinks nor the hippest crowds, but it has real people happily working and patronizing. A real gem, old Cov as it gets! Beautiful back bar, perhaps the most gorgeous in all of Kenton Co. Serves 7oz Little Kings, that says it all. Don't change a damn thing! Okay, maybe the name...”

“The BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE around!! I always get my yoo-hoo shook just right before leaving!!”

“Great place with great food. Highly recommend!”

“What a wonderful coffee shop with an amazing mission!!!! Will be thinking about my coffee for days….it was so good!!!”

“The best of all chili parlors in Cincinnati. Meatier chili and better taste. Fast, friendly service. Always a treat!”

“Great ice cream, amazing number of flavors and nice people. Try the Kinder cones.”

“Best bar in Covington and northern KY.”

“Love Gold Star, Great Food , Friendly Staff.”

“One of the staff thought it'd be 'funny' to try and steal my purse. I was watching the band play and he tried to take my purse from me. He only stopped pulling on my purse when my friend and I yelled at him. He tried to play it off as a joke. I didnt get his name. We left after the incident. This place is not safe for women when staff are behaving like this.”

“I have been there a number of times and their food has always been good. Their version of Kentucky Hot brown is great. The only negative I have is their wine pour which I find below average.

Parking: no problem”

“Very friendly staff relaxing patio with a nice fire feature in the middle of the table and everyone there was very welcoming and friendly:-)

Parking: There is a paid parking lot around the corner that you can use in case you cannot find any parking on the street parking on the street is a bit difficult at times”

“Great hotel bar and restaurant”

“I LOVE this place I don’t understand the bad reviews every time I come here, I absolutely love this place. The food is always fresh and flavorful even with delivery. My food shows up hot. I have never once had a bad experience with this place. This place has become my go-to Chinese food they have so many options. I usually get the sweet-and-sour chicken and fried rice, chicken is hot and fresh The sweet-and-sour sauce is flavorful tangy sour with sweetness lightly salty. The rice is always fresh and hot perfectly cooked. Food is a great price for the portion sizes of food I always end up with leftovers which are just as good later on, when I’ve gotten takeout, the staff is always so nice and sweet. The restaurant is clean and stocked. I would absolutely recommend this place to people and have already!.”

“Muy ricos tacos y tortas. We were visiting the area and decided we wanted something authentic and stopped here. Everything was really good, tacos, tortas, service, prices as well. The place is small only a couple of tables and they played music which was fine with us. Pero todo muy rico.”

“Great food , not too heavy”

“The bbq food was so delicious! The homemade bbq sauces were so tasty! The baked beans were delicious too! Also, the pretzels were some of the best I’ve ever had (especially with the garlic seasoning added)!”

“Thank you for your kindness and delicious pizzas! We posted your picture on our page. 🍕”

“Friendly atmosphere! Great service! Cold beer!!! Everyone was singing with the band!!!”

“Tonight on the Galligan Family GoldStar world tour. We are stopping at Latonia or maybe it's Covington who knows haha. This make our 26th Gold Star restaurant we have visited on our tour. And week 19 for the Chili for a year. Gold Star #galliganfamilycincinnatichiliworldtour”

“We made a pit stop at Mac's on the recommendation of a local Brewers fan. It's a must-visit for any Packers fan. It's a great fan bar with good pizza!”

“Great hoagies, pizza, beer. Nothing fancy but food is highly recommended!”