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Best After Hours Place
The Warehouse
Jail Alley,Main and 12th Streets
(513) 684-9313
Not hungry and not ready to go home yet? Head to the
Warehouse, Cincinnati’s late-night club, and dance your
heart out to hip-hop music until 4 A.M..
Best Cheap Date
Zip’s Cafe
1036 Delta Ave.,Mt.Lookout
(513) 871-9876
Zip’s Café is one of the city’s best-known places to
inexpensive, quick and tasty burger. The mood is
and you’re sure to look “hip,” rather than “cheap.”
Best Club
Red Cheetah
1133 Sycamore St., Cincinnati
(513) 684-9500
A new addition to the Cincinnati scene, Red Cheetah features
a combination of techno, rap and hip-hop. This spacious
club features numerous bars.
Best Creative Date
The Dude Ranch
3205 Waynesville Rd.,Morrow
(513) 421-DUDE
Is your date the adventurous type? How do horseback riding,
paintball, ATV riding and cattle drives sound? Be sure
to book ahead, as this place fills up fast.
Best Place for a Laugh
Go Bananas
8410 Market Place Lane,Montgomery
(513) 984-9288
Cincinnati’s premiere comedy club, Go Bananas
national and regional comedians. Reservations
required, and seating is first-come, first-served.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
The Grand Finale
3 E. Sharon Rd., Glendale
(513) 771-5925
Look no further for fabulous Sunday brunches, special occasion dining and ladies lunches. The delectable desserts, however, could well be the biggest draw.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
One in a Million
222 Wooster Pike,Terrace Park
(513) 248-9080
Find one-of-a-kind jewelry, furs and gifts from local,
national and international designers and artists.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Iron Horse Restaurant
40 Village Sq., Glendale
(513) 771-4787
You’ll find great steaks, burgers, fresh fish, creative
and vegetarian specialties along with nightly specials
this historic eatery, established in the 1800s.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
La Petite France
3177 Glendale-Milford Rd.,Evendale
(513) 733-8383
This very classy, yet quiet French restaurant is more country
French than Paris, with all the right romantic charm.
No visit would be complete without dessert.
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
Palomino Restaurant,Rotisseria & Bar
505 Vine St., Cincinnati
(513) 381-1300
Nestled above Tiffany’s and overlooking Fountain Square,
this is a fabulous choice for a first date. Be sure to request a
table by the window.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Jag’s Steak & Seafood
5980 West Chester Rd.,West Chester
(513) 860-5353
Jag’s is where Chicago turf meets Boston surf. Be assured
that you will have a fine dining experience in one of their
seven individually themed dining rooms.
TOP FIVE DATES
Almost Vegas!
Belterra Casino Resort & Spa
777 Belterra Dr., Florence
(888) BELTERRA
Las Vegas in Indiana? Believe it. Belterra is a perfect
getaway for the adventurous. Located less than an
hour from Cincinnati, the hotel and casino offer
exciting gaming, relaxing pools, comfortable rooms
and fine dining. Be sure to pamper yourself and
your date at the luxurious spa and salon.
Serious Sports Spectacular!
Paul Brown Stadium or Great American Ballpark
Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati
(513) 621-8383 or (513) 381-7337
Cincinnati is the proud home of the Bengals and the
Reds. If your date has a sweet spot for sports, a day
or evening at the ballpark or stadium is sure to be a
huge hit. The Bengals play eight regular-season
home games, and the Reds play 81. Don’t just take
him or her out… take him or her out to the ballgame!
South of the Border Eating,Drinking and Dancing
La Tradicion Mexican Restaurant
106 4th St.,Covington
(859) 261-6700
Caliente! This authentic Mexican restaurant is open
for lunch and dinner seven days a week, but the real
excitement begins Fridays and Saturdays after 10 A.M.
That’s when the live salsa bands open, followed by
furious dancing. Put your salsa moves to the test, as
you and your date prepare to party till dawn!
The Lights of the City and Theater for Two
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt.Adams Dr., Mt.Adams
(513) 345-2242
Your date will be impressed with this classy choice!
Enjoy a live theatrical performance in an establishment
that has received top national honors. Be sure
to book in advance, as performances sell quickly.
Beer, wine and sandwiches are served in the foyer
area. This place is sure to satisfy your cultural
appetite, as well.
Walk,Ride or Rollerblade!
Little Miami Scenic Trail
69-mile paved byway beginning in Milford.
If you want your date to “work out,” try the ultimate
workout! Take your date on a scenic trip of the Little
Miami Scenic Trail. How you take this trip is up to
you. Walk, jog, Rollerblade or bike the 69-mile
paved, multiuse byway that spans four Ohio counties!
Be sure to take some energy bars and drinks on
this exciting adventure!