Best Chili in Cincinnati

36 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Skyline Chili
Skyline Chili
78/100 (766 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Fast Food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I ordered a hot dog coney. It came with chili, onions and cheddar cheese..."
Ruben Irizarry
"At last it's Skyline time. I got a keto friendly meal of 2 cheese coneys with onions and mustard, no buns. Of course I had a few oyster crackers..."
M Mccann (Badmojo47)
"The spaghetti & coneys are delicious. The shredded cheese are piled so high that it falls over every time. The service is also..."
Mitch Schneider
"I was visiting from East Coast. Either yes...I love chili spaghetti or... Are you kidding me! You will get a week's worth of cheese with your order..."
John V
"Favorite chili place in Cincinnati, always has been! Employees at the drive thru were friendly and quick with the..."
Maelstrom Eyre
"Amazing, awesome 10/10. Will always come say and skyline when I visit..."
Michelle Nguyen
"Really depends on whether you like the taste of their chilly, for me it was just okay. The portions are large and the service was very..."
Rudy V
"This place is always awesome. I work close by so I typically eat here about once a week. Always great service whether dining in or just picking up..."
Brian T
"Had to bring my cousin from TN. She LOVES some skyline cheese coneys..."
jennifer breedwell
"This Skyline is my favorite. Reminds me of the Clifton location from my UC college days. They are always friendly and food is always..."
Penny H
"We were told to be sure to try the local chili while we were visiting Cincinnati for the first time. We decided to give it at shot at Skyline. Super..."
Benji McKinney
"Waitress was kind, and friendly we are from Oklahoma.We have heard of Skyline and thought we would try it,our chili dogs were..."
Jeff Cranford
Friendly Stop Cafe
Friendly Stop Cafe
77/100 (755 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Cheese Fries
Fried Cheesecake
Potato Skins
Cheeseburger Deluxe
Fish and Chips
Chicken Wings
Sandwiches
Burger
Tater Tots
Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes
Buffalo Wing
Veg Beef Soup N Grilled Cheese
Roasted Garlic Burger
Ray's Rueben with Corn Beef or Turkey
Vegetable Beef
Ruben Sandwich and Chips
Meatloaf
Chili
Pulled Pork
Iced tea
Beer
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Got the open face roast beef. I call it a beef Manhattan. On point totally satisfying. Very quaint place. If I lived closer I'd be here all the..."
john Herman
"Always love this place. I typically get the wings. The service is awesome. It’s a smaller establishment, so expect it to be..."
Shannon Robbins
"It's just really good bar food. Local, no frill place. The price was very reasonable. I had the Cajun burger. My wife had chicken tenders and tots...."
Thomas Moore
"Really, they are friendly, Bar would do anything you ask for. Best ever wings and onion rings. Is really like pretty in a old fashion way we loved..."
Christian Francisco Marcos Torres
"A great stop to get away from daily hassles for good down home cooking. Their meat loaf ito-die-for is..."
Rich Sears
"Don't get here often but always a pleasant whn I do. Pretty much a vegan but I can't deny the meatloaf -- like mom used to..."
Ron Lanham
"My first time here, came for the liver and onions. Absolutely delicious! Mashed potatoes and gravy just as good. Best liver I've ever had from a..."
Gail Harper
"Neat little neighborhood bar! Lots of locals come here. Really enjoy the..."
Tony Westerkamp
"Great atmosphere food , drinks and value! I should have came back here..."
Scott Bramstedt
"healthy drinks, good food, reasonably priced, friendly atmosphere. Great place to watch..."
Senses Savy
Firehouse Grill
Firehouse Grill
75/100 (2628 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
Salmon
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Tapas
Burger
Fish & chips
Tacos
Pretzel
Cobb Salad
Fried pickles
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Meatloaf
Salad
Wings
Sit down
Bar
American
Pub
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food was delicious. Had the street tacos and they were delicious!! I tried one of each (chicken, pork, and steak-Chorizo) They were all good, but..."
Dawn Tomek
"Had a late lunch here this afternoon with my sisters after visiting my mother's grave. My sister and I both had the kale and goat cheese salad and it..."
Linda Markwell
"First time coming in but felt like I've been here before. Service was great, bartender Jason was knowledgeable about the many beers on tap, and..."
Wade PartyStarter Laughrey
"It was my first time eating here. The waitress was awesome as was the food. I highly recommend this place and will be back. Stir Fry Pasta was..."
Kimberly Thomas
"I have come here with large groups where we reserved rooms, small crews on a quick lunch break, as well as a small family dinner. Every single time..."
Kevin Helmick
"It was pretty crowded and Sarah the manager and Angel the bartender went out of their way to make room for us at the bar. We love this..."
Linda Marquardt Moeggenberg
"My husband, 2 kids and I just enjoyed a wonderful early dinner. The reason for me to write a review, was our server, Richard. Not only did he..."
Cat Clay
"We used this venue for a class reunion, reserving the Sunset Room, which seats up to 60 and includes access to an outside patio. We had a group of..."
Martha Schott
"I wanted to love this place. The atmosphere and service were good. The dishes we ordered were average. We reserved a room for a large group, and it..."
Bre B
"Great, away from the hustle, dinner option. Food was great and service was awesome. The patio area could use some deep cleaning as there were spider..."
Jaime Hamilton
"I have a special food plan and the waitress Tara worked with the kitchen staff to get exactly the vegetables and meat I needed. It was very tasty and..."
Marybeth Martin
"Their craft beer is awesome! My wife had the quesadilla, and I had the caprese sandwhich. Both were excellent! I would definitely go back to try..."
Julie S
"Had a great time here! Everyone was very nice and food was exactly what I wanted. Good vibe in here, would totally go back! I had the buffalo chicken..."
Tangerine Grace
"After taking a hiatus for a few months after having several mediocre visits, my husband and I were very pleasantly surprised by our most recent visit..."
Stephanie Meyers
"Good food and atmosphere. The blackened chicken wrap I had was very big and had great flavor. The menu was very diverse from burgers, wraps, fish..."
Dorian Dixon
"When we went before had the pizza and if was great. I wasn't as impressed with the f meatloaf, I thought it was a bit dry. The pretzels and beer..."
Erica Moore
"Visiting from Georgia on business and stopped by for a late lunch. Food and beer choices were excellent. I recommend the Blue Ash Brown..."
John Sones
"Great food and attention to detail they make their own sauces which is a great plus. Fried pickles definitely breaded them and made them at the..."
Branden S
"We had a large group gathering for a college football game. The food was great! The service was very good. Loved our servers. And they accommodated..."
Kevin Wright
"Great food and service. We had the party room and they kept us supplied with drinks and everything else we could possibly need. This place always has..."
Kim Bassett
"Staff is great. They are very good at handling large groups, making this a great place for work lunches. Food is good, though nothing to write home..."
Madeleine Green
"This place is great. I got a mashed potato pizza, which was a bit weird but quite delicious. The beer was great as well as there..."
Jason Kohl
"I loved my dinner at firehouse grill. My server KYLIE was the absolute best. Although she did give us the most amazing service, I really think she..."
Avery Renee
Silver Ladle
Silver Ladle
74/100 (251 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Soups
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Chili
"My wife and I go there on a regular basis. The food is always fresh. The chicken chili never disappoints. I'm glad to have this small Mom and Pop..."
C.J. Rushman
"Friendly staff, fair prices and good..."
Judith Wilcox
"Good chili. I really do like their soup as well. I think I would be inclined to give 5 stars but for the ambiance. It doesn't feel like the right..."
Michael Tacy
"There aren't many menus in Ohio where I've found a Muffaletta, and seeing theirs displayed at the top meant I had to try it. I wasn't disappointed! ..."
Clint Herron
"So happy I gave this place a try. My salad was fresh and delicious! The fries are also very good, if you like them crunchy. The staff was also..."
Katie F.
"I've been there twice. The food's good. The hot bacon dressing is out of this world. The service is good.The only downside, I wouldn't go there..."
poof lady
"I love the soups here. They have super affordable specials a few times a week. You also have the option to put your sandwiches on a pretzel bun! And..."
Victoria Crooker
"My boyfriend and I eat here all the time. I have tried most of the menu, and nothing has ever been less than great. The fries are probably my..."
Ziekara Rose
"This place is great. Amazing food. Wide selection of choices (. Reasonably priced. I love the chili. It's much better than the competitiors. I'd love..."
Lee R
"I really loved this cute cafe. The menu is diverse and has food that will appeal to everyone if you go with a large group. The service is good and I..."
Aurora C.
"I eat lunch at the Downtown location often. My family wanted to try this place and I had no idea there was a location here. Great food as always. ..."
Danny Spears
"The best deli on the east side, easily. Lots of options including over a dozen soups. Try the 3-way chili the black bean soup on top of it. It..."
Scott Frost
"First visit here, and will definitely come again. I had a great roast beef sandwich and delicious black bean soup. Nice addition to the Beechmont..."
Don Ray
"I wasn't overly excited with the turkey sandwich but looking around at what others were eating I will definitely come back and try something else...."
Jim Rogowski
"The sandwich was excellent had a great taste and a delicious roll. The chicken soup was packed full of chicken served hot and a good..."
John J. O'Neill
Frisch's Big Boy
Frisch's Big Boy
70/100 (2110 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheeseburger
Burger
Hamburgers
Salad
Chili
Fish
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Drive Thru
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Andrea was really nice. Our food was quick, hot and fresh. we asked for extra tartar sauce, and Andrea didn’t hesitate. We really enjoyed our time..."
Ron Bell
"Excellent restaurant excellent service. This restaurant is very clean and tidy and, I would recommend it to anyone in the area who loves the ..."
Shane Short (Uncle Cøøk)
"Bob Evans didn’t want to seat anyone with only seven cars in the lot. So we came to this place. I’m glad this happened because this is a really..."
Rick Rapirio
"The store was very clean and orderly. The staff were polite and swift with taking orders and payments. The food came out rather quickly, hot, and..."
Khristopher Offutt
"Went back, and this time, it was amazing, Kristopher was amazing and honestly should get a raise. His serve was impeccable, very attentive, and kind,..."
dahlia stein
"Left Cracker Barrell due to poor customer service and drove to Frisch's. Always good food here. Management really down to Earth and was educating us..."
Lisa Rogers
"Joslyn, was great ! Very attentive and professional. The kitchen staff really does an excellent job. We have been coming in once a week for the past..."
tom rottinghaus
"The gentleman at the drive thru was pleasant and so friendly. It was so nice to be greeted with a smile and friendly conversation. Please know James..."
phyllis depeel
"We made a late night Hot Fudge Cake with the fam! Great experience. It was quiet in there and the staff was very nice. We have Shoney's where we are..."
Evan Jones
"Food was hot, the wait staff was fast and friendly. My only some what concern/complaint was someone sounded unwell in the kitchen. On the dining..."
BT Hicks
"Visiting my childhood favorite spot! Yes!! Shout out to our server Chris on his third day who did an AWESOME job! This location is clean, has super..."
RONI O
"I had never been to a Big Boy before and was pleasantly surprised. The service and food were really good and can't wait to visit..."
Carrie Agee
"Nice pleasant and quiet. They greeted us with a smile. And kept that smile the whole time we were there. We ordered inside but took our food to..."
Jachell Parker
"I never thought I would like tarter sauce on a burger but Big Boy changed my mind. I had the B L T burger and it was a very good burger. I also tried..."
Tonja Suttles
Gold Star Chili
Gold Star Chili
70/100 (48 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Chili
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
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Tyler Warren