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Licensed & Insured Restaurants in Covington, KY
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As of July 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Covington, KY by the RNM Score — a 0–100 rating built from Google ratings, review volume, sentiment, and profile completeness. The top-ranked is Cincinnati Lager House with a 4.3-star rating from 1,968 Google reviews and an RNM Score of 76/100. Also in the top tier: Yard House and Taste of Belgium - The Banks. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Covington is 4.6 stars from 2,216 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Covington range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated July 4, 2026 · RNM Score = ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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Consistently rated 4.3 stars from nearly 2,000 Google reviews in Cincinnati.
115 Joe Nuxhall Wy, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USAA solid 4.3-star rating from nearly 5,900 Google reviews.
95 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USAEarned a 4.5-star rating from over 3,000 Google reviews.
16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USARestaurants Rankings in Covington, KY
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cincinnati Lager House115 Joe Nuxhall Wy, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.3★ | 1,968 |
| #2 | Yard House95 E Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.3★ | 5,889 |
| #3 | Taste of Belgium - The Banks16 West Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.5★ | 3,058 |
| #4 | The 193135 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.5★ | 1,043 |
| #5 | Marigold60 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.6★ | 178 |
| #6 | Chef Jose Salazar • Mita's Restaurant | Downtown Cincinnati Restaurant & Tapas501 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.7★ | 1,394 |
| #7 | Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse505 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.7★ | 3,157 |
| #8 | Maplewood Kitchen and Bar525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.6★ | 2,808 |
| #9 | Boca114 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.7★ | 1,244 |
| #10 | Sotto118 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA | 4.7★ | 3,184 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated July 2026
All Restaurants in Covington
A top-rated Cincinnati restaurant with 4.5 stars from over a thousand Google reviews.
35 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Rated 4.6 stars from 178 Google reviews, a popular choice in Cincinnati.
60 W 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Consistently rated 4.7 stars from over 1,300 customer reviews.
501 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
This Cincinnati restaurant holds a 4.7-star rating from over 3,100 Google reviews.
505 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
This Cincinnati restaurant earns 4.6 stars from over 2,800 Google reviews.
525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Earning a 4.7-star rating from over 1,200 Google reviews, this spot is a trusted local favorite.
114 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
4.7 stars from thousands of reviews make this Cincinnati restaurant a top choice.
118 E 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Rated 4.8 stars from 352 Google reviews, a top choice in Cincinnati.
7 E Court St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
4.7 stars from 380 Google reviews, reflecting strong local customer satisfaction.
1324 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
A top-rated Cincinnati restaurant with 4.8 stars from over 350 glowing reviews.
1400 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
4.6 stars from over 5,400 reviews indicates consistently popular, well-loved dining.
1342 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Consistently rated 4.6 stars from nearly 900 Google reviews for quality dining.
1410 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
4.5 stars from over 1,400 reviews, a trusted Cincinnati dining choice.
1437 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
Known for consistent quality with 4.7 stars from over 2,200 Google reviews.
1501 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA
4.5-star rating from nearly 5,000 Google reviews in Cincinnati.
2601 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45204, USA
Consistently rated 4.7 stars across nearly 1,750 Google reviews.
3821 Edwards Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209, USA
4.5 stars from over 2,500 Google reviews, making it a trusted local favorite.
8080 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236, USA
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Restaurants in Covington, KY — Compared
| # | Business | RNM Score | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati Lager House | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 1,968 |
| 2 | Yard House | 76/100 | 4.3 ★ | 5,889 |
| 3 | Taste of Belgium - The Banks | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 3,058 |
| 4 | The 1931 | 80/100 | 4.5 ★ | 1,043 |
| 5 | Marigold | 80/100 | 4.6 ★ | 178 |
| 6 | Chef Jose Salazar • Mita's Restaurant | Downtown Cincinnati Restaurant & Tapas | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 1,394 |
| 7 | Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 3,157 |
| 8 | Maplewood Kitchen and Bar | 82/100 | 4.6 ★ | 2,808 |
| 9 | Boca | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 1,244 |
| 10 | Sotto | 83/100 | 4.7 ★ | 3,184 |
Ranked by RatingsNearMe Score · ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · July 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions — Restaurants in Covington
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