Otto's

4.8

1767 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 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.

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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 1,767 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
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Great for brunch
Cincinnati / Dayton
American
Cincinnati
Best Value
Cincinnati
Great for brunch
Cincinnati
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Otto's offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and service," and a cozy ambiance perfect for special occasions. The brunch is a standout, with dishes like "lemon blueberry pancakes" and "avocado toast." Despite some noise, the atmosphere is lively. "Highly recommend" Otto's for a memorable meal.

1,767 Reviews

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Jennifer
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and service was great. Allowed time to relax and enjoy the meal
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Bengy
VIP
Cincinnati
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! Thank you for getting us out in time to make our play. My wife and I loved the restaurant. It was out 1st visit but not our last. Thanks for a fabulous experience!
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Yuliya
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals we’ve had in a long time! Service was great as well.
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Taylor
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We went on Valentine’s Day. So it was very crowded and you could tell the workers were very busy. But they were kind and did their best. We would definitely go back!
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Rachel
VIP
Cincinnati
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very cute restaurant. A bit too long but the food was great.
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valerie
Cincinnati
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Otto’s and it couldn’t have been better for a special occasion, Valentines. The service and food never disappoint! We always walk out talking about how great it was and how we can’t wait to go back and try something else”!
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Timothy C
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sitting at 4 top by steps you get bounced every time staff come down from kitchen or upstairs Not first time I have been at this table. It gets a bit nerve racking. I would teach staff to slow down and step down lightly vs pounding the floor
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James
Cincinnati
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All was well , It was valentines day right a 4:00 pm Doors had just open and there were about 20 people waiting outside. So the place filled up fast and the service was stressed for the first half hour, my biggest problem was when I ordered dessert it took over 25 min. To receive it along with my check? Other than that all was ok.
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Rakesh
VIP
Cincinnati
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a good experience. The service was good. The food tasted excellent.
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Randy
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed an excellent meal. The filet and scallops were delicious. Our waitress was great and took very good care of us. It's a smaller place with great atmosphere.
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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 1767 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

521 Main St, Covington, KY 41011-1329

Dining areas

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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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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

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