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Mama's on Main
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(1,514)Mama's on Main
Offering authentic northern and southern Italian fare, including house-made pastasBouquet Restaurant
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(3,000)
Bouquet Restaurant is an upscale farm-to-table bistro that embraces local and sustainable farming as a cornerstone of our mission and utilizes the best products from over fifty farmers and purveyors. We specialize in made to order seasonal menu items and can accommodate most allergies and dietary restrictions.
We offer seating on both the first and second floor. Please let us know if guests have any mobility restrictions, as our second floor is only accessible by a flight of stairs. Patio and bar seating is first come first serve only.
Blinkers Tavern
Price: Expensive•American•4.7(264)Winner 12 years “Best Steak NKY” Award! Welcome to our beautiful upscale casual restaurant. Our rooms feature cozy seating in horse racing themed dining rooms, a bar and two patios. Large menu with steaks, seafood, burgers & pastas. Our team is made up of talented individuals with a passion for food and hospitality. We’re always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our guests have an unforgettable experience.Governor's House Wine Bar & Kitchen
Price: Moderate•Contemporary Italian•4.6(363)Welcome to the Governor's House Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen.
Celebrate & enjoy the history of this beautifully restored mansion. Dinner Menu features the best in Italian Cuisine. Full bar available with a large selection of wines, bourbons & fine craft cocktails. Party rooms are available for small gatherings.
We are conveniently located in Covington Kentucky's Roebling Point Entertainment District. We're within walking distance of hotels, stadiums, the Banks Entertainment District & Newport.
Lisse Steakhuis
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.5(1,281)Lisse Steakhuis was established in 2016 and conceptualized as a tribute to owner Hans Philippo’s Holland hometown of Lisse. While holding true to a fairly traditional American steakhouse menu, Lisse highlights the Dutch cuisine authentically by including an array of unique flavors and ingredients in our menu items, and off-menu featured items. Lisse offers seating on all three floors, an outdoor terrace, and Cigar Lounge on the third floor. Outdoor terrace seating is first come first serve only.
Our international wine list is extensive yet well-curated, featuring wines from the world's best winemaking regions and renowned vineyards. As we’re located in the heart of Bourbon Country, our bourbon collection is premium, offering over 100 top-shelf bourbons. Our handcrafted cocktails are rotated seasonally, and elevate the experience of classic cocktails - creating a unique experience where tradition meets modernity. In all aspects, dining at Lisse is truly an unmatched experienceFrida's 602
Price: Moderate•Mexican•4.6(261)Tequila & Mezcal bar featuring Latin street cuisine; located in the heart of historic Mainstrasse village. Viva La Vida!
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- MMichelleVIPMinneapolis - St. Paul •17 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoService was delightful and food was delicious. Cozy vibeMore infoMama's on MainPrice: Expensive• Italian• Covington•4.8
- OTOpenTable DinerLas Vegas •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent experience and customer centricity, along with great dinner!More infoJeff Ruby's Steakhouse - CincinnatiPrice: Very Expensive• Steak• Central Business District•4.9
- SStanleyHong Kong Island •3 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoExcellent food and service Highly recommended Tuna bread is really goodMore infoSottoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Central Business District•4.9
- RRichardDenver / Colorado •6 reviews4.0Dined 4 days agoGreat ambiance. The bar itself is worth seeing. We had drinks and apps and desert. We really enjoyed the whole experience. Carrot cake was outstandingMore infoCoppin's at Hotel CovingtonPrice: Expensive• American• Covington•4.7
- SScottCincinnati / Dayton •5 reviews5.0Dined on 14 Feb 2025Atmosphere was great and have dined at the igloo bar previously. The heater system was different and it was colder than we planned for but all in all a great time and will do it again.More infoBraxton Brewing Co - IGLOOBARPrice: Moderate• American• Covington•4.4
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Located just south of Cincinnati on the Ohio River, Covington welcomes visitors from neighboring states and from around the world with its multitude of dining options. Friendly owners of bistros delight in sharing their seasonal cuisine and specialty wines. Homemade sausages, craft beer and German fare beckon passersby to a neighborhood diner. If you're out for a relaxing evening, enjoy authentic New Orleans entrees while listening to live jazz. For those interested in trying dishes from other countries, there are Neapolitan-style pies, Taiwanese dishes, mezcal cocktails and Dutch treats. Besides the conventional fast food and chain eateries, try out some lesser-known chains for meals like Louisiana-style fried chicken and biscuits.
Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Covington is Otto's
The best vegan restaurants in Covington are Blinkers Tavern, Bouquet Restaurant and Otto's
The best vegetarian restaurants in Covington are Mama's on Main, Bouquet Restaurant and Blinkers Tavern
The restaurants with the best service in Covington are Bouquet Restaurant, Cedar and Otto's
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Covington are Rich's Proper, Coppin's at Hotel Covington and Mama's on Main
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