Otto's

4.8

1709 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Opened in 2003, Otto's serves American and Southern inspired fare in the heart of Covington's Mainstrasse.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern
Hours of operation
Mon, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(859) 491-6678
Website
http://www.ottosonmain.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329
Neighborhood
Covington
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Filet$45.00
Seared beef tenderloin, sauce bordelaise, bacon-blue cream, asparagus, fried herb potatoes
Pistachio Crusted Halibut$41.00
Goat cheese & pear risotto, hazelnut cream sauce
Sea Scallops$36.00
Seared scallops, roasted asparagus & shiitake mushroom risotto, smoked tomato aioli
Cajun Cream Pasta$24.00
Sautéed red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, spinach, roasted chicken, cajun cream sauce
Southern Fried Pork Chop$29.00
Hot bacon slaw, mustard demi glace
Salmon$30.00
Thai chili glaze, roasted asparagus, sweet potato fries
Braised Short Ribs$35.00
beef short ribs, mashed potatoes, green beans, roasted carrots, jus
Shrimp & Grits$27.00
Sautéed onion, shiitake, cherry tomato & red pepper w/cajun white wine sauce over fried bacon & blue cheese grit cake

Dessert

Cheesecake$10.00
W/ strawberry curd & pistachio
Bourbon Bread Pudding$8.00

What 1,709 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
American
Cincinnati
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Otto's consistently impresses with "fantastic food" and attentive service, making it a favorite dining spot. The menu delights with standout dishes like the pistachio-crusted halibut and fried green tomatoes. Despite occasional noise concerns, the "inviting atmosphere" and accommodating staff create a memorable experience. Perfect for brunch, dinner, or special celebrations.

1,709 Reviews

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Bobbie
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the third time we have eaten here and we love it. Great service and great food
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Megan
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a fantastic Christmas Eve dinner here with family! Great food, ambience, and service! Cannot recommend enough!
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Shelly
Cincinnati
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a festive and cozy Christmas Eve day lunch. The food was delicious, we had a festive cocktail and ended with delicious dessert. Service was cheery and attentive. What a great spot!
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Scott
VIP
Cincinnati
62 reviews
4.0
62 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Otto’s is nice. The staff is gracious and attentive. The food is just really good! We got a piece of cheesecake to go. When I opened the box, I just laughed. If I’m being generous, the piece was an inch across. Sad, pitiful little $10 cheesecake slice.
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Brian
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service as always, really enjoy Otto’s.
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Kim
Cincinnati
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for brunch and the table decor was cute and Christmasy. Food was good. Tomato pie was really good! The espresso martinis were amazing! Very small restaurant but would recommend. Kinda loud. Parking garage next door is convenient. Overall very good!
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David
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friends and I always celebrate birthdays and Christmas at Otto's for brunch. It never disappoints. The food is outstanding. Our server was very attentive, even though the restaurant was very busy. It's always loud, but we know that going in. It's our go-to place for special occasions.
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Chris
Orlando
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service (as always), table space was a bit cramped 😃
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Mary Rose
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Otto’s was a fabulous dinner. We had to schedule for a 9 PM dinner time because of work schedules. But the dinner and ambience was marvelous. Service was exceptional. Recommendations and explanation of food was terrific. Everyone felt very comfortable with what they ordered. We have been were able to get a wonderful mocktail for the younger people in the party. The menu has a nice variety that could meet all dietary needs. The atmosphere is a cozy elegance. I will definitely return because of such an exceptional experience.
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Marilyn
VIP
Cincinnati
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our pre-Christmas date night and as always, the service and food were amazing. Even though it was a very busy night, we were greeted by Eric right away, with no delay in receiving our delicious food and beverages. Merry Christmas 🎄and thanks to all of you who have made this our favorite dining spot.😊
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FAQs

Otto's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (859) 491-6678.

Otto's is rated 4.8 stars by 1709 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covington
Hours of operation
Mon, Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.ottosonmain.com/
Phone number
(859) 491-6678

Otto's

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Additional information

Fried Green Tomatoes

Sea Scallops

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Smalls

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Flatbread$13.00

Brussels Sprouts$10.00

Burrata$14.00

Mussels$16.00

Soup & Salad

Tomato Dill Soup$7.00

Brie Berry$12.00

Roasted Carrot Salad$11.00

Mains

Filet$45.00

Pistachio Crusted Halibut$41.00

Sea Scallops$36.00

Cajun Cream Pasta$24.00

Southern Fried Pork Chop$29.00

Salmon$30.00

Braised Short Ribs$35.00

Shrimp & Grits$27.00

Dessert

Cheesecake$10.00

Bourbon Bread Pudding$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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