Located about 15 minutes north of Downtown Cincinnati, Northside is a neighborhood known for its wide variety of restaurants. Whether you’re looking for some tacos, burgers, burritos, subs, or some other dish, the odds are good that a Northside restaurant can offer it to you.
And while there are plenty of restaurants in the neighborhood, we think a few stand above the rest. In this post, we share our 7 favorite restaurants in Northside.
Map of Restaurants
The map below shows the locations of every restaurant mentioned in this post:
The Littlefield
Known for their burgers, wraps, patty melts, smoked wings, and their long list of drinks including bourbon, whiskey, and cocktails, The Littlefield is one of the more upscale places to enjoy a meal in Northside. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which makes it a great place to stop by during any season. Be sure to check out their Instagram page to see some mouthwatering pictures of their menu items.
Location: 3934 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Website: The Littlefield
Django Western Taco
Another excellent spot to check out in Northside is Django Western Taco. As the name implies, Django is known for their amazing tacos and other Mexican dishes including quesadillas and burritos. Our personal favorite menu items are the carne asada tacos and the jackfruit carnita tacos, but you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.
Location: 4172 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Website: Django Western Taco
Tickle Pickle
If you’re in the mood for a burger there’s no better place to go than Tickle Pickle, a burger joint that names each of their menu items after rock bands. Some of the names of the burgers include Rob Zomwich, Breadzepplin, Meatallica, Pearl Jam, and Slaytar. Our personal favorite is the Meatallica – a burger stuffed with bacon and egg, which goes nicely with a side of their homemade mac ‘n cheese.
Location: 4176 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Website: Tickle Pickle
Northside Yacht Club
If you’re looking for a restaurant that gives off more of a bar vibe, Northside Yacht Club is just the place for you. Known for their delicious smoked wings, craft beers, craft cocktails, outdoor patio, and friendly staff, this is an all-around great place to grab a drink and a bite to eat.
Location: 4231 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Website: Northside Yacht Club
Darou Salam
One of the more hidden gems in Northside is Darou Salam, a Senagalese restaurant that offers some of the best authentic West African food that you can find anywhere in the Queen City. Our favorite dishes here are the lamb and the chicken, both of which are served in huge portions with a side of rice.
Location: 4158 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Website: Darou Salam
Bridges
Bridges is a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant that specializes in Nepali cuisine. Their menu includes a variety of delicious dishes like samosa, chicken momo combos, grilled chicken tikka masala, and more. They also have an small patio area in the back, which means you can enjoy your meal outside when the weather is warmer.
Location: 4165 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Website: Bridges
Melt Revival
Melt Revival is a hip cafe and restaurant that offers vegetarian-friendly sandwiches, wraps, chili macs, salads, soups, and other entrees. This is one of the best places to check out if you’re into vegetarian dishes, since most of their menu is filled with food that is catered towards veggie-friendly options.
Location: 4100 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Website: Melt Revival
