Eating in Cincinnati: Splurge

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• Boi Na Braza, 441 Vine St, ☎ +1-(513)-421-7111 (boinabraza.cincinnati@boinabraza.com, fax: +1-(513)-421-7112), www.boinabraza.com. Boi Na Braza is a Brazillian Steakhouse located in the Carew Tower in Fountain Square. They serve steak, lamb, chicken and pork dishes. $51 and up.
• The Celestial Steakhouse, 1071 Celestial St (Mt. Adams), ☎ +1-(513)-241-4455 (thecelestialgm@fuse.net, fax: +1-(513)-241-4855), www.thecelestial.com. Mon.-Thu. 5-9:30PM, Fri.-Sat. 5-10:30PM, Sun. 4-9PM, Lounge: Fri.-Sat. 4PM-1AM. Rated the Most Romantic by the Cincinnati Enquirer and the New York Times, Celestial's seasonal menu is eclectic and contemporary, with delightful steak and seafood offerings. Wine connoisseurs might appreciate the hundreds of vintages available from the wine cellar. $22 for the least expensive, expect $35+.
• Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, 700 Walnut Street (Downtown, Across from the Aronoff Center), ☎ +1-(513)-784-1200, jeffruby.com. M-Th 5PM-10PM, F,Sa 5PM-11PM. Upscale Steakhouse owned by Jeff Ruby, who gained fame for kicking OJ Simpson out of his restaurant in Louisville. Roughly $31 and up.
• Montgomery Inn Ribs, 925 Riverside Drive (formerly Eastern Avenue) (Riverfront, near Sawyer Point), ☎ +1-(513)-721-7427, www.montgomeryinn.com. M-Th 11AM-10:30PM, F 11AM-11PM, Sa 3PM-11PM, Su 3PM-10PM. Renowned as the place to go for great baby-back ribs, Montgomery Inn has become one of Cincinnati's most beloved eateries. The flagship restaurant is located in the village of Montgomery, in the northeast suburbs.
• Palomino, 505 Vine Street (Fountain Square), ☎ +1-(513)-381-1300, www.palomino.com. Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm. Palomino is a vibrant restaurant, bar and rotisserie famous for its style, hardwood fired Mediterranean cooking and versatile, imaginative menu. $31-$50.
• The Precinct, 311 Delta Ave (Columbia-Tusculum), ☎ toll free +1-(877)-321-5454 (fax: +1-(513)-321-8010), www.jeffruby.com/index.php?affiliate_uid=precinct. Sun.-Thu. 5-10PM, Fri.-Sat. 5-11PM. The Origional Jeff Ruby Steakhouse, set in a former police precinct! 30+.
• Teller's of Hyde Park, 2710 Erie Avenue (Hyde Park), ☎ +1-(513)-321-4721 (info@tellersofhydepark.com, fax: +1-(513)-321-4717), www.tellersofhydepark.com. Tellers is a trendy restaurant located in old bank building in Hyde Park Square. Tellers has an excellent outdoor patio for dining in the summer. The food is very contemporary American fare. $14-61.

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