There's really no place quite like Mr. Genes! They offer the best dogs, wings, and onion rings…read moreyou'll find anywhere. If you have a sweet tooth, you'll love their banana boat or milkshake! Family-owned and always friendly, you truly get your money's worth. It's definitely a must-try if you're visiting!

I was told this is the place to go for Chicago hot dogs. They were pretty good except looks like…read morethey were out of sport peppers but that only made a little difference. You could taste the relish onions and celery salt. It was very good. I'm glad we stopped and tried Mr Genes. Staff was super friendly. Fast and friendly service. I can see myself stopping there again.

I had their special. I was definitely homemade barbecue delicious!. Staff was attentive and…read morecourteous. Hubby had Chicago style hot dog. Said it was close but celery seed bun really makes it and it was just a plain bun.

We came here due to the reviews, and fell in love, it's just the cutest little "dive bar" hole in…read morethe wall with delicious daily specials, and fun and creative hot dogs. I had the red beans and rice special, and my fiancé had the caliente dog. We shared the bacon ranch tots. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere was fun and friendly!

Milkman, you were so, so, so good to me! I've never been into the restaurant, though I have gotten…read moreDoorDash once before. It was as delicious as I wanted it to be! When my friend and I walked in, we were greeted by such a sweet staff who immediately welcomed us in, shared their thoughts on the menu (since we were first-timers), and suggested we leave a review (they were so lovely, so how could we not!) The entire restaurant feels like the diner Sam worked at in Cinderella Story from the early 2000s - very vintage, very retro, very 50s! It's what I imagine restaurants looking like when my grandparents went on dates when they were my age. I had gotten the tofu nugs via DoorDash, which were better IRL and the milkshake was scrumptious too! My friend got the Milkman Burger, fries, and a fruity pebbles shake. It was all great but let me tell ya...we had this meal almost two weeks ago and I'm STILL dreaming of those French fries. I have had so many iterations of fried potato before...shoestring, steak, wedges, sweet potato, those made from yuca, curly, dipped in ice cream, etc. and these are the best fries I've had in my life. If I could live off the fries, I would. They were that good. I already have plans to share this place with other friends of mine as it has officially worked its way into the rotation for me!

I got the make your own burger with meat patty, grilled onions, pickles, and special sauce. It was…read morepretty good in all honesty. I did have it to go so all I can tell you is the food was pretty good. I don't know how much I can actually recommend it. The best thing it is down town Cinci so it's decent enough to go to for lunch.

Cincinnati-style chili fans rejoice! Lucky Dog's open till 3 AM (Friday + Saturday) and that…read moreprobably adds +5 QoL points for everyone in the OTR area. It's always nice to have friendly staff and reasonable prices... like all the gold stars are aligning. As far as the meal itself was concerned: their chili is different enough from its competitors to be unique but similar enough that to me, it makes it a tossup on where it falls on my Cincinnati chili rank list. Just like Skyline and GS -- it's pretty doggone good. I had my three-way in the park nearby (wow, let's not take that sentence out of context!). Considering there's no real inside seating area, but tons of parks nearby. It's great for a grab and go and late night eating.

I've lived downtown for a year and pass this spot all the time, yet have never tried it only…read morebecause every time I go by it..it's packed, but last night I found them when they weren't busy and had to try it. Right off the bat, the staff was incredibly welcoming. The menu is straight forward and had a break down of what they offer. I had to try the coneys, but their double decker sandwiches also sound amazing (maybe for another day.) I decided on 3 coneys and an order of chili cheese tater tots and they absolutely did not disappoint. They offer a little bit of everything including a kids menu, and a tasty assortment of desserts as well. It's a perfect spot if you're looking for a quick meal while shopping downtown OR the most ideal food for a drunken night after car hopping in OTR.

We were at Summit Park for the annual CFTA Food Truck Festival, and this year and I wanted to give…read moreQuite Frankly a try. I saw on their menu that they had a few options that included almond butter. They told me that the Pumba was award winning, so I went with that option. I loved the mixture of different flavors. The pretzel bun really made it complete. It was so filling and I ended up being glad that I tried something new. I highly recommend Quite Frankly to anyone looking for a quality hot dog!

Came across Quite Frankly's at the CFTA Food Fest. Ordered the Melted Pig ($8), which is a grilled…read morecheese packed with slow cooked pulled pork and sweet BBQ sauce. This grilled cheese was bussin. Honestly so delicious and I still think about it. I would definitely get it again and try more off the menu too.

An enthusiastic entrepeneur braves the elements before all Reds home games to set up a hot dog…read morestand at the corner of 3rd and Walnut, just outside the Scripps building. The one-man mobile restaurant has become a staple of mine for every Reds game. All beef Nathan's hot dogs are the big seller with recent additions to the menu such as "mets" and the occasional bratwurst. He stocks a variety of toppings and condiments including ketchup, mustard, Cleveland's own stadium mustard, cheese, onions, and jalapenos to name a few. To wash down the delicious dogs, a choice of gatorade, water, or common canned pop products like mountain dew, coke, and pepsi can also be purchased. The prices are fair and definitely better than inside the stadium. At $3 a dog or 2 for $5 and pop or water for a buck, Drew's hot dog cart is a must-stop before venturing into GABP. This displaced Clevelander has become an avid Reds fan and is evident by his devotion to his work and extensive collection of bobblehead dolls on display. If you want an inexpensive meal with the "New York City vendor" feel, stop by and pick up a dog or two.

Great customer service and even better dogs!…read more The Norway dog was one of the best hot dogs I've had in a while, along with great views and clean service. Awesome lunch spot for anyone in Newport

great service and concept but execution could use some improvement. The hot dog was barely warm…read morebeing buried under cold condiments. also when you have fried onions on the menu I expect actual fried onions not the dry crispy ones you put on top of stringbean casserole.

Food was decent. The menu is pretty good, and they have all sorts of different options and flavors,…read moreas well as non burger items and some vege options. The burger tasted pretty good, it was cooked well. The fries were pretty good too. The potato salad was one of the most bland offerings I have ever had. And no pickles despite having pickle in the name! It was ok, I would eat here again, but it didn't make a big enough impression on me to need to eat there weekly.

Karry was such an amazing server. She was so kind and lively she somehow made ordering food…read moreenjoyable. She tackled 40 door dash order and a room full of hungry customers with such grace. The food was amazing as always, and the service was just as good!

I was I was hoping that this restaurant would be around for a long long time and would end up being…read morea staple here in Cincinnati, but unfortunately it has gone down quality with zero consistency in hospitality. I don't think of Senate Restaurant when I think of getting poutine in Cincy anymore. It's kinda making me sad tho... fr.

Any restaurant within walking distance of Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is bound to be visited by…read moremy wife and I at some point, and last night is was Senate. We've been to the Blue Ash Senate a couple times and love it; this location does feel entirely different and I wouldn't compare the two at all. While we were looking at the menu, the guy behind the counter told us that their burgers were $5, Wed-Fri before 7PM. We decided to grab two burgers and two hot dogs, the Trailer Park and the FC Dawg. We sat at the bar, just getting a couple waters, and our food came out about fifteen or twenty minutes later. We started with our burgers, not expecting much from them. But they were actually really tasty. Even for a thin patty, they were well-cooked and a bit juicy. Thin onion slices and thick tomato--exactly my preference. And the burger sauce was tangy and a bit spicy. A really great burger for just $5. Then we split the hot dogs in half. the Trailer Park was topped with Coleslaw and Grippo's. The slaw was decent and the chips weren't out of place, but as a whole the dog was a bit underseasoned. The FC Dawg is their version of a Kony, with chili, cheese, and fritos. The toppings weren't bad, but similar to the first dog, it was a bit bland. We'd both skipped lunch and for $5, we couldn't resist grabbing a couple more burgers. The dogs were 3 stars, but the burgers for the price were 5 stars, and we'll definitely be back for them.

Not the best cheesesteak I've had but I do love the fact it's the only place I know of in the city…read moreto get philadelphia water ice - I do need to come back to try the egg rolls. The service was smootH!

Ok I have been looking for an authentic cheesesteak in Cincinnati. I found it!!! Ask for extra…read moremeat!They need cheery peppers as a condiment. Flavor was fantastic!!!!!!