Christy's and Lendhardt's-German and Hungarian Cuisine
Christy's is located in Clifton near the University of Cincinnati campus. The outdoor Biergarten is a U.C. hot-spot throughout the warmer season, but the Rathskeller in the basement is the place to go to get that authentic German pub feel. The restaurant not only serves authentic German and Hungarian foods, but also offers up more than 40 draft and bottled beers from the full service bar. Closed on Sunday.
151 W. McMillan Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-281-3600
http://www.christysandlenhardts.com/
Hofbrauhaus Newport
Hopping the river to Newport, Kentucky, the Hofbrauhaus has a beautiful view of the Cincinnati skyline and is a German food and beer favorite for Cincinnatians. It is known for the famous imported German soft pretzels served with their signature homemade Bier Cheese, but it serves many other German and American dishes as well. The building is modeled after the original Hofbrauhaus in Munich, Germany, and this traditional German restaurant and pub is one of the most happening places to be on the weekends. Opens daily at 11am.
3rd & Saratoga
at the Levee
Newport, KY 41071
859-491-7200
http://www.hofbrauhausnewport.com/
Mecklenburg Gardens
Offering a variety of foods from traditional German dishes to typical American cuisine, Mecklenburg Gardens is a great place to have dinner or throw a party. The historical building boasts German style architectural elements including stained glass windows, heavy wood timber beam ceilings, large mahogany bar tops and several fireplaces, giving you a German feel on Cincinnati turf. If their Wienerschnitzel doesn't keep you coming back, the fried pickle appetizers will. Mecklenburg is closed every Sunday.
302 East
University Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
513-221-5353
http://www.mecklenburgs.net/
Oleg's Tavern
This small, family-run German eatery has been making a name for itself in Mason, just outside of Cincinnati, since it opened. The space is small, but the German food is authentic and traditional, cooked with the freshest ingredients. Oleg's is open 9am-10pm on Tuesday-Saturday, and 8am-3pm on Sunday.
11929 Mason Montgomery Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
513-774-0700
www.olegstavern.com
