Independence Day is just around the corner. We scooped up all the restaurants, bars – and even a whole town – with names that will help feel like you're bleeding red, white and blue. Then, you might want to see a doctor, because that's just not natural.
Seafood entrees are the specialty here, but there is a wide-ranging menu that appeals to every kind of taste bud. Keep in mind: Oyster Festival in the spring, Crab Carnival in the fall.
Senate, the latest addition to Over-the-Rhine's Gateway Quarter, is junk food nirvana. Its a place where they put fried eggs on the hot dogs and sizzle the french fries in duck fat, and you just sit there with your big glass of Belgian (er, American) beer and scarf it all down.
Bill Cunningham's The Great American Cafe has a menu that includes wings, pasta, steaks and more sports memorabilia than you can shake a baseball bat at.
The Patriot Steakhouse and Tavern
The signature steaks are named for American heroes at this new Lebanon restaurant. For the porterhouse, you'll have to ask for George Washington. You'll get history and won't get stuck with a huge bill.
Formerly known as Cleves Drive-in, this diner has been in existence since the '50s. They've updated, remodeled, added a bar and are becoming more of a solid restaurant and still have famous fried chicken.
Good ‘ol American cuisine is what’s on the menu at deSha’s. Start off with seasoned goodies like fried green tomatoes, blackened scallops and Maryland crab cakes. The lunch menu consists of familiar favorites like pizza, sandwiches, burgers, sliders, soups and salads. Chicken, pork, pasta and seafood dinner entrees are served with the restaurant’s specialty cornbread.
A local favorite for more than 10 years, Tabby's American Grill & Bar has two convenient locations in the Kings Island area. They offer a children's menu, live entertainment and karaoke.
Tabby's also has this location in Maineville.
The Colonial Cottage is a neighborhood classic serving American fare in a laid-back atmosphere.
When the Reds play the Cleveland Indians July 1-3 at Great American Ball Park, limited-time American flag-styled Budweiser cans will be available for $7.75 each at the UDF Reds Market on the Terrace Level and View Level. Budweiser will donate a portion of all sales of the patriotic cans to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides scholarships for families of military members who are killed or disabled.
Why not just hop around the city with the most July Fourth-friendly name in the area? Grab a steak or some wings at Buffalo Bob's Family Restaurant, catch some country-rock music at Peecox II or head to the Independence Day Celebration Friday and Saturday with a parade and fireworks Saturday.
An Art Deco setting, the Redmoor is both music venue (lots of jazz) and event facility. Michelle "Special" Phillips brings her blend of Southern soul, R&B, pop, and more to the stage Friday night, but it's hosting private events the rest of the weekend.
The White House Inn is a popular spot for rehearsal dinners, anniversaries and other special occasions due to its high-caliber menu, staff and beautiful location. Once a farmhouse, The White House Inn was refurbished into the restaurant it is today, complete with four fireplaces, a gazebo and surrounding gardens. There’s also a deck that’s perfect for a warm afternoon or night. This is the place to take that special someone for a romantic date, either for lunch or dinner. Order you and your sweetie a bottle of good wine and sip under the stars.
The spirit of jazz is alive and well in Cincinnati with the help of places like the Blue Wisp. Since 1978, it has been the premiere jazz, blues, big band and Latin music spot in town and continues to be that today at the new location at Seventh and Race streets. Live jazz can be heard almost any night, whether it be the open jam, regulars Pat Kelly and the Psychoacoustic Orchestra, or the well-loved and very large (17-plus pieces) Blue Wisp Big Band. The Blue Wisp also brings in acts from out of town. The Blue Wisp has now opened its full kitchen, for the first time in its 33 year history.
We'd hate to cheese out on you with those last three, but we did. Viva the Fourth!
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