Cincinnati

You don't have to be devoted to ribs to like the Montgomery Inn, but it helps. — Gayot

Abigail Street is a foodie's paradise in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine District...Well worth a look in a cool neighborhood that still has a hip, 'up-and-coming' edge. — Afar Magazine

“Breathtaking” views – “like a scene from a movie” – “superb” food and “pleasant” service draw fans to this “romantic”, “upscale” Price Hill Italian overlooking Downtown and the Ohio River. — Zagat

Brace yourself for a “trendy” crowd at this “hip” Downtown Mexican, where the “upscale” edibles are “fantastic” and “everything's pretty, including the yummy drinks”. — Zagat

Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas are topped in creative ways at these stylish Italians, which also serve classic pastas and antipasti in industrial-chic surrounds. — Zagat

The “charming”, “cozy” spot (decked out with an “eclectic” collection of tea pots befitting its “wonderful” high tea) also offers an array of light fare, making it an overall “treat.” — Zagat

The “astoundingly good” cuts of meat are “always tender with lots of flavor” at this Columbia-Tusculum “tradition”, a former police station turned “charming”, “lively” steakhouse. — Zagat

Antique clock faces decorate the walls of this sophisticated Northern Italian restaurant in the Over-the-Rhine area north of Downtown. — Fodor's

Terry's Turf Club offers gourmet burgers that come on paper plates. — Gayot

The menu also pays homage to Cincy's roots, with a fair amount of slaws, sausages and cheeses that recall the city's once massive German population. — Afar Magazine

Occupying an urban space across from the Aronoff Center for the Arts, Metropole is a place to see and be seen --- starting at the rooftop terrace. — Gayot

Italian and American fare complemented by suds at this neighborhood restaurant. — Gayot

Since 1913, the Aglamesis family has been serving homemade chocolates and ice cream on the east side. — Fodor's

If you're stumped as to what to try at this ice cream chain that has become a Cincinnati institution, know that they'll let you sample anything for free. — Gayot