Don Rigo

We absolutely love wandering monsters. Huge parking lot area for parking, quick service inside even…read morein a busy night, and duck pin bowling! They host trivia nights, private parties, and have awesome merch if you are into that. Always a new fun drink on the menu and their classics. The food is classic bar food + BBQ and it's pretty good for not being their main gig. Duck pin bowling can have about 45-60 wait if you get there at peak time on a weekend night, but if you put your name in as soon as you get in it times out well with having a drink, eating, and catching up some! A go to for us when we need a night out of the house but want something easy.

First timer and didn't disappoint! Great atmosphere and food! You can play Duckpin while enjoying…read moredinner before or after. Great place for the entire family. Reasonably priced. Cheese curds were a huge portion and the smash burger had a really good taste. Staff were really nice and welcoming and I appreciate that they put the instructions on how to order and where to sit when you first walk in.

Viator Obscura stout (caramel & chocolate) and the blueberry mallow Pomona.

The bar

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Duckpin

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4.1(128 reviews)

3.5 mi•Anderson Township

I didn't plan on writing a review of this mainstay cafe in Newport. In fact, I had many pleasurable…read moreexperiences there years ago (10+ years) and was excited to meet an old friend for lunch who had suggested the eatery. So because this was a meet-up, I did not take any pictures of my food. My experience was so lacking from years ago, that afterwards I felt I needed to share it sans photos. The staff was extremely friendly and the food came out quickly. It was the quality that was lacking. I'm sure there have been many changes in chefs/cooks over the past decade, but these staples: bowl of chili and sweet potato fries were just lacking. Both have been on the menu since I used to go there long ago. The chili was watery- almost like a tomato soup with a bit of beef. Toppings were nice: sour cream, onions, cheddar cheese. The sweat potato fries were overdone and a smaller portion for the price, but I understand the cost issues restaurants face today, so I had no problem with the price. The side pineapple sauce tasted just like it did years ago, so I was happy with that consistency. I'm hoping this was just an off day for the kitchen staff. The host and wait staff were exceptional.

If you're wanting the best burger in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky this is the place to come they…read morehave specials everyday homemade desserts. I have been coming here for years and will continue to come. If you get bad food or service here it's definitely because somebody does not like you I've never had anything that did not like here. Cheeseburgers are great The chili is excellent chicken sandwiches are green The salads are excellent. What are you waiting for you need to get down here....

The Reuben Sandwich needs spicy mustard IMO

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The Lounge

3.8(12 reviews)

0.5 mi•Anderson Township

My favorite bar in all of Cincinnati! Just great people all around with affordable drinks and…read moreexcellent service. Come for the karaoke thur-sat and hear some of the best singers around. The owner Alex has done an amazing job with this place. They've been in business at this same location since 1965. If you like dive bars cold beer and fun conversations head to the lounge!!!

Walked in from the front. There was a patio you had to go thru to get to the inside. Everyone was…read moresmoking so you have to walk thru it. It's a real small bar and didn't really look to be a place I wanted to stay and hang out so we left. If you like small bars then you might like this one but it just wasn't for me.

Open Mic Monday's. Plug and play

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Karaoke every Saturday from 9pm

Nine Giant Brewing

4.4(412 reviews)

8.5 mi•Pleasant Ridge

Locally sourced ingredients

Hipster vibe

1st timer in Ohio and stumbled upon this cute little area with lots of local shops and restaurants…read more The beer was crisp and refreshing, a little bit of variety for all. The food was delicious; the Peruvian chicken and nachos are both phenomenal. You order at the bar and the service could not have been better. Can't wait to go back!

Man, so sad about this place! Decided to stop in here for my birthday and was extremely…read moredisappointed. To start this place is a "sit down" but you have to order at the bar and they bring it to you. We were a tad thrown off with that since they literally had waiters and people roaming around, didn't make sense to me. But that was just the start! We decided to order nachos and a pretzel to start the meal. The pretzel was disgusting, hard and lacking flavor and the $14 nachos was a side plate with a small portion of nachos on it. I asked the server what was with the size of the nachos and he said he though they were normal. They aren't, you go to a normal bar and for $14 comes out a platter with nachos that are loaded. Then our mains came out, my wife's salad was gross, lacking flavor and with dry chicken and my burger was decent. For $90 this meal should have been WAYYY better. We left feeling very disappointed and will definitely not be coming back.

Save Ferris Cranberry Orange Berliner is Back!

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Killer beers across a wide range of styles

The Bramble Patch

4.3(23 reviews)

5.5 mi•Madisonville

Great atmosphere. Excellent prices. Lots of tv screens to watch a big game. Will definitely be…read moreback.

Came for the car bombs stayed for Betsy's professional service and great music playlist. Try the…read moreSpicy Popcorn!

Outer entrance sign

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Big Ash Brewing

4.0(140 reviews)

3.2 mi•Anderson Township

My last review of the year and I'm glad I'm ending it with Big Ash Brewing. I've been wanting to…read morecheck this place out before Covid but never got to. Since we've moved, we are only 5 minutes from this hidden Gem. I love the outdoor patio and very laid back inside. Clientele is definitely chilled. This brewery is very unique and smart! You walk in, a hostess asked for a credit card to scan on file. They give us a card. And with this, you go to any station and pick your poison. Beer and wine. Whether you want a flight size glass, pint or snifter. You are in control of how much beer/wine you want. It also gives you a pricing on the how much an ounce. Not feeling beer? They have a bar that makes specialty cocktails. Hungry? You order that on a touch screen. From appetizers, salads, and pizzas. You get a buzzer. Once your meal is ready, you will pick it up at the window. Such an easy transaction! We ordered: Symphony Vienna lager Pay Joe Pilsner Woody's wheat Paddle Boat pale ale Spekulicious cookie ale Life's Too Schwarz schwarzbier Spicy Chocolate 7" caprese pizza 7" controversy pizza Everything was perfect! The beers were smooth, nice finish, and flavorful. The only one I wasn't impressed with was the spicy chocolate. Did not have a kick. The pizzas were the right size and was really good! The balsamic on the side paired well. They have live bands and offer happy hour. I love this place. I can see us being regulars here.

Interesting place, seems to be combined with another restaurant that you can order food from…read more Service was good, but it is set up more for self service/ordering through an phone app. Enjoyed being able to pour my own beer from the wall of beer they have, but they need more traditional beers.

Twice is Nice band.

Pumpkin Chuck Brown Ale is back on tap!

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The Growler Stop

4.5(22 reviews)

4.0 mi•Anderson Township

Thank you Growler Stop, for being so close to my house first of all. Second, thank you for the…read moreincredible selection of unique beers to keep me occupied during the pandemic. From the outside it really looks unassuming and maybe even a little sketchy. Its kind of an odd concept since it technically is a gas station convenience store. But hey, we live in Ohio where there are *drive thru beer* joints. Oh what an age we live in. I ventured inside recently while waiting for a food truck order (they often host these here). Upon entering there is the smell of pretzel, which they are apparently also famous for. I'll have to come back and be the judge of that another time when I didn't already order food. I was instantly greeted by the bartender. I chose to browse around for a bit, and he was great at answering any questions I had. One of the ltd release beers I found was also on tap, so he let me try it first! So they have pre packaged cans, bottles, and 40oz. Most of it is in coolers. They also have a ton of beer on tap that can be consumed there, or taken home in growlers (hence the store name). There is a large bar with seating and various indoor tables. For the nicer weather, there are also outdoor tables. Because the store is next to a dog park they even offer Fido's Freezzys dog ice cream. You will have to ask for it because they keep it behind the counter. I'm not sure how this has changed recently but they do fun Trivia nights among other events. Don't sleep on this unique place if you are a lover of the craft brew!

Food is not good and the guy working is not friendly at all very rude. Would not recommend.read more

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Quencher Drive Thru

5.0(3 reviews)

1.9 mi•Anderson Township

They've got everything that you can get at a convenience store, and you never have to get out of…read moreyour car. Wine, beer, pop, cigarettes, ice, lottery(I believe) and you can also get your propane tank filled. This place has been here forever, and is very convenient for the Anderson Townshipper.

Service was great! They had what I needed when a more upscale liquor store did not. And I love the…read moredrive thru concept. I'd come again!

Good beer selection. Zombie Dust? Yes.

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Streetside Brewery

4.3(172 reviews)

4.9 mi•Columbia-Tusculum

Great atmosphere! Loved the location and the vibe . Food truck outside was delicious also.read more

Service and staff were very friendly. We sat outside and it was pretty hot, there was a couple…read moreoutside on the patio, which we assumed to be the owners, were super friendly and offered a fan. They had a live musician and he was awesome. The beer i had was okay, not my favorite, but not bad. Food truck outside was very good!

Beer and pretzel pairing

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Beer list as of 9/28/22 My favorites were #7 and 14

Mt. Carmel Brewing Company

4.2(214 reviews)

3.1 mi•Eastgate

Great food Service is good…read moreNice atmosphere Always busy. Kind and friendly employees

We visited on a recent Friday night after doing some errands in the area. It's a beautiful layout…read morewith the backyard outdoors area setup around a pond with outdoor tables. We arrived at 6p to an average evening crowd and were quoted 30 minutes to get a table. It ended up taking 60 minutes. Further, we then waited about 15-20 minutes for a server to greet us. Multiple times we were told about issues with the kitchen and how everyone was having to slow service and tables because the kitchen couldn't handle it. We looked around and by the time we sat down after 7p half the restaurant was empty! We finally got (some) of our food around 8p which was a bizarre mix of appetizers and entrees that were very lukewarm. The presentation and concept is great and we really enjoyed the beers. However, the SERVICE and operational management of this place was running like a restaurant just opened last week or something out of 'Bar Rescue'. Not sure we would want to go back...

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Dave P.

1 year ago

Overpriced, Atrocious Food, and Incredibly Slow Service I wish I had a better experience to report, but our recent visit to Don Rigo in Anderson was a complete disappointment from start to finish. I will not be going back, and I feel compelled to share why. The most glaring issue was the service. It was painfully slow. What made it so frustrating was that the restaurant wasn't even packed. We waited an unreasonable amount of time for everything, and it felt like we were completely forgotten. When the food finally arrived, it was nothing short of atrocious. I ordered the steak sandwich, which was a wet, smashed-together mess. It was unappetizing to look at and even worse to eat. The lack of care in its preparation was obvious and frankly, unacceptable for any restaurant. To add insult to injury, the prices are way too high for the poor quality of food and service you receive. I left feeling completely ripped off and deeply disappointed. Save your money and your time and go elsewhere. We will certainly not be making a return visit. read more

Miss L.

7 years ago

LOVE this place! 1. The food is great - always fresh and hot 2. The margaritas actually have Tequila in them! 3. The bartender and servers are amazing! 4. Prices are great - especially for how big the servings are By far, the best Mexican food we've had - not just in Anderson Township - but in all of Cincinnati. Treat yourself to some Chorizo Grill dip and Azteca soup ASAP. read more

Steve O.

8 years ago

I don't know how to screw up mexican food - but it's not been very good both times I've tried this place. I had the carnitas burrito and it was really fatty. Beans and rice were blah, even for cincinnati. The decor is kinda neat and the service has always been really good too. Margarita, was pretty good too. I'd give this 2 stars but bumped it up for the good service. read more

Jake P.

12 days ago

Great food, service, ambience, and drinks. Went here after dealing with a rude manager at condado's and had a great time. This is the place to be if you want Mexican in the area read more

Marianne D.

2 years ago

I like this restaurant a lot. Food is good. Hot and fast. Works recommended to people who like Mexican

JeffandHeather S.

5 years ago

Great place. Always treat our family with kindness and the food is very good! Highly recommend.

Nick L.

6 years ago

Wasn't happy with the food maybe I went when The cook was having a bad day

Don Rigo - beerbar - Updated August 2026

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