31 Hip Cincinnati Restaurants Open on Mondays

Alcove

1410 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
Oakley-based MadTree Brewing partnered with 3CDC to create The Alcove, a taproom, bar and restaurant boasting MadTree brews and craft cocktails, along with farm-to-table bites from Covington restaurant Bouquet’s chef Stephen Williams. The space is light and airy, with a large bar and lush patio space for lounging and dining. The greenhouse space is the perfect setting to unwind during their Monday happy hour from 4-6 p.m.

The Hi-Mark

3229 Riverside Drive, East End
A prime patio-season stop, the Hi-Mark is a neighborhood bar that serves up some delicious food. From the owners of Eli’s BBQ and Pho Lang Thang, this spot is just about a block and a half from Eli’s famed barbecue haven. The drinks menu focuses on craft and local beers — both on rotating taps and in bottles and cans. But the food is where it's really at. With eight different wing dry rubs and sauces (including Eli's barbecue sauce), Lang Thang Chili Mac, nacho fries, a veggie Philly and grilled cheese, there's something for everyone.

Crown Cantina

326 E. Eighth St., Downtown
This Crown Restaurant Group spot is a self-described mix of "contemporary, authentic Mexican cuisine and cocktails." Crown Cantina sets itself apart from other south-of-the-border-inspired restaurants with its unique blend of bold, but approachable flavors and ingredients – all of which are 100% gluten-free. On the menu, you’ll find a variety of tacos, including chicken mole, camarones asados and carne asada, as well as large plates like their lamb barbacoa and Baja fish. Kick off the meal with a starter of guacamole served with corn tostadas and a specialty margarita.

Metropole

609 Walnut St., Downtown
Located inside the 21c Museum Hotel, Metropole offers excellent eats and cocktails in an artful environment. The dinner menu is seasonal, with spring offerings including fresh and bright dishes like the Spring Herb Brined Chicken, roasted duck and seared salmon. You can even order “beers for the crew,” a round for the kitchen team to thank them for all their hard work.

Lucius Q

1131 Broadway St., Pendleton
Sporting a modern industrial vibe, Lucius Q’s mission of “peace, love & BBQ” aims to bring everyone together with the help of their menu of authentic barbecue, Southern-style sides and a variety of craft beers, cocktails and spirits. The meat comes from Avril-Bleh and is smoked low and slow over oak and cherry wood. Get it on a sandwich, featuring bread from local bakeries, or by the pound with a side of their creamy mac ‘n cheese or flavorful collard greens.

Coppin’s Restaurant + Bar

638 Madison Ave., Covington
Located inside Hotel Covington, Coppin’s serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Popular menu items include the Coppin’s Burger (steak burger, applewood bacon, Boursin cheese, Carolina mustard BBQ, pickles and lettuce on a challah bun) and bone-in short rib (hoisin, demerara-braised, yuca, fingerling potatoes, rosemary and red onion marmalade). Coppin’s bar serves local craft beer, cider, soda, wine and craft cocktails.

The Governor

231 Main St., Milford
Milford’s The Governor diner feels like a bit of Over-the-Rhine out in the suburbs. With subway tile, industrial decor and a walk-up window — where you can grab a boozy slushie to go to enjoy in the DORA district — the menu offers modern fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are salads, soups, a fun invention called the fromelette (basically a giant frittata) and sandwiches like an Asian-inspired chicken sandwich and a smoked salmon salad sandwich featuring dill caper dressing and whipped eggs on rye. While the meats are exciting — thick-cut bacon, pastrami, goetta, etc. — vegetarians aren’t an afterthought here, either.

Taste of Belgium

Multiple locations
Hot, fresh Belgian waffles are made from a thick dough and coarse Belgian beet sugar, which caramelizes on the cast iron press. Find the heavenly breakfast food topped with strawberries and cream or Belgian chocolate or as the bread in a McWaffle sandwich (egg, gruyère and maple syrup). At dinner, the sophistication goes up a notch with mussels, steak frites and Belgian specialties, as well as an exclusive selection of Belgian beers. Stop in on Mondays for happy hour from 8-10 a.m. or 3-6 p.m. for $8 bier cheese and pretzels or $2 off drafts, bistro wines and well drinks.

Gulow Street

1614 Hoffner St., Northside
Gulow Street is a cozy yet sophisticated bar and restaurant located at the corner of Hoffner and Gulow streets — the establishment’s namesake. The streamlined menu offers bites like a burger and breakfast sandwich with pimento cheese, plus a cocktail menu. Clever house drinks include the Spaghett (Miller High Life, Aperol and lemon) and a basil paloma with Tajín. A converted garage on the property doubles as a patio space, and dogs are welcome to hang out there with their people.

Amador

1 Levee Way, Newport
Like Greater Cincinnati’s own Havana, Amador’s menu features traditional Cuban dishes like empanadas, croquetas, and Cubano sandwiches, but with an “Amador twist.” The energetic and playful atmosphere aims to transport diners to a tropical vacation, with its jungle-esque vibe, lush greenery and an outdoor patio that overlooks the Ohio River and Cincinnati skyline – a perfect getaway for the beginning of the long work week ahead.

Krueger’s Tavern

1313 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
This New American-style eatery features a concise menu of snacks, greens, sides and sandwiches and a sleek rooftop patio offering you a view of Over-the-Rhine. If you’re into veggie offerings, their veggie burger – crafted with a housemade veggie patty, provolone, pesto mayo, mixed greens and pickle on a brioche bun – was voted one of the best in town by CityBeat’s readers. To drink, Krueger’s Tavern offers a selection of craft cocktails, like the Paloma De Barril (blanco tequila, grapefruit liqueur and house citrus soda) or the Sage Advice (vodka, apricot brandy, citrus, yuzu, jasmine and sage), as well as an extensive list of wines, beer and even martini service.