DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT WEEK

One of the most delectable times of the years is Downtown Restaurant Week, which occurs annually in August. Some of the finest eateries in Cincinnati proper welcome guests with an enticing deal: $35 per couple or $35 per plate for a three course meal. This opportunity is perfect for those curious about fine dining, but otherwise don't have the $50+ per person to spend to try out a restaurant.

We took advantage of trying out Local 127, which serves locally-sourced new American cuisine. My friend Cincinnati Nomerati eats here religiously, putting it at the top of my list to try this week.

Smoked Trout, Confit Wing, Porchetta di Testa

Summer salad with soft egg, Parmesan, and anchovy dressing

Lamb Meat Balls, Carrots, Garden Mint, Chili-Sesame Oil

Wild Striped Bass in Balsamic Brown Butter

We also enjoyed Boi Na Braza, a Brazilian steak house with a massive gourmet salad bar and a dozen kinds of meat that is carved fresh from a skewer at your table. Normally, this luxurious, all-you-can-eat experience costs $55+ per person, but for restaurant week, one can get the full deal for only $35.00.

Gaucho carving off a skewer of beef

Downtown Restaurant Week runs from August 5 - August 11 for dinner service only, with 28 venues participating:

Arnold's
Blue Wisp
Boi na Braza
Campanello's
Crave
El Coyote
Istanbul Café
Jack Binion's Steak
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse
Jimmy G's
Lavomatic Café
Local 127
Mahogany's at the Banks
Metropole
Moerlein Lager House
Morton's The Steakhouse
Nicholson's
Nicola's
Orchids at Palm Court
Palomino
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse
Taste of Belgium
The Palace
Trattoria Roma
Via Vite
Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant
WG Kitchen & Bar
Zula Restaurant & Wine Bar