Allyn's Cafe
Opened in 1991, Allyn's Cafe is owned and run by someone who started with 12 years at a major hotel in the area. He decided, with his wife, to open his own restaurant and has since become known for many key features that his restaurant is recognized for. It has been honored for best beer list, best cafe, best Mexican restaurant, best patio and best place to find local musicians. Technically called a Cajun- Mexican restaurant, according to allynscafe.net, they welcome children, and offer steaks, pork ribs, fresh seafood, and homemade desserts. Two Cajun specialties are the Catfish Platter (cajun breaded and deepfried catfish served with fries, the vegetable of the day and salad) and the Blackened Gator Dinner (sauteed blackened alligator served over white rice and creole sauce). They are open from 11:30am-10:00pm from Sunday through Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays 10:00pm is when the kitchen closes. The bar is open until 12:00am through the week and until 1:00am on weekends.
Allyn's Cafe
3538 Columbia Parkway
Cincinnatti, Ohio 45226
513-871-5779
allynscafe.net
Clough Crossings
This restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 5pm-9pm and Friday and Saturdays from 5pm-10pm. It is closed on Sundays. Happy hour runs from 4:30-8pm, which is a lot longer than the typical restaurant. No matter what your appetite level is, there is a Cajun treat you will be ready for at Clough Crossings. Everything is affordable also, so it won't be a problem if you come with a large group. Pan Roasted Chicken and Almond Crusted Salmon are among the Patrons' Picks, while for a "lite bite" you may decide to choose the Sausage & Peppers.
Clough Crossings
6892 Clough Pike
Cincinnatti, OH 45226
513-624-7800
cloughcrossings.com
Knotty Pine on the Bayou
According to cincinnati.com, this restaurant is like an old roadhouse with a traditional Southern menu. Called the Knotty Pine Tavern for 50 years, its new owners added the "on the Bayou" to give it a Cajun feel. Knotty Pine on the Bayou is open Tuesday-Thursday 5-10pm and Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 4-9pm. Reservations are taken and the gumbo is the best dish to try, according to the website.
Knotty Pine on the Bayou
1802 Licking Pike
Cold Spring, Ohio 45226
513-781-2200
theknottypine.com
