Need a Late-Night Bite to Eat? Check out these Black-Owned Restaurants Open Past 9 p.m.
Eateries open late are ideal for nights when schedules run long, and appetites remain strong. Cincinnati Black-Owned eateries open late to support late-night dining needs, offering reliable after-hours food options rooted in culture and quality. This guide highlights Cincinnati’s late-night food spots and Black-owned restaurants, encouraging support for local businesses and increasing visibility for Black-owned dining establishments.
Cincinnati Black-Owned Eateries Open Late on Weekdays and Weekends
Confessions Bar and Restaurant Lounge
Dine-in, Takeout
1026 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Walnut Hills)
513-400-9708
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Kitchen Open Until: 1 a.m.
Confessions Bar and Restaurant Lounge is an eatery offering the perfect backdrop for a unique blend of flavorful cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and elevated social experiences. The menu features pasta, lamb chops, salmon, and more.
Darou Salam
Dine-in, Takeout
4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223 (Northside)
513-681-3663
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Kitchen Open Until: 10 p.m.
Darou Salam is a halal restaurant offering West African-inspired dinner and lunch entrees, lunch specials, vegetarian food, and desserts. The menu features dishes such as lamb kabobs, grilled lamb, fried whole chicken, and fish.
Muse Café
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
3018 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211 (Westwood)
513-906-7743
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Kitchen Open Until: 10 p.m.
Muse Café provides a relaxing environment and high-quality refreshments and food. The food options include salads, sandwiches, cheese plates, and sweets.
Yakitori Hibachi Lounge
Dine-in, Takeout
7505 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Roselawn)
513-818-8440
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Kitchen Open Until: 10 p.m.
Yakitori is an urban hibachi restaurant. The menu options include chicken, steak, and seafood hibachi, as well as egg rolls and wings.
Zola’s Avondale Cafe
Dine-in, Takeout
3539 Reading Rd Suite 105, Cincinnati, OH 45229 (Avondale)
513-429-5747
Yelp Reviews
Kitchen Open Until: 10 p.m.
Zola’s Avondale Cafe has a laid-back ambiance perfect for a late-night bite. The eatery specializes in Afro-Latin fusion dishes like omelets, chicken and waffles, plantains, oxtails, quesadillas, wings, and salads.
Catch Me If You Can
Dine-in, Takeout
1800 Linn Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (West End)
513-818-8032
Yelp Reviews
Kitchen Open Until: 11 p.m.
Catch Me If You Can provides a welcoming atmosphere suited for late-night dinner plans. The menu offers options such as seafood, wings, tacos, sandwiches, and specialty lemonades.
Chef Nem Kitchen
Takeout, Delivery
3305 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229 (Avondale)
513-602-8082
Yelp Reviews
Kitchen Open Until: 11 p.m.
Chef Nem Kitchen offers a to-go dining experience. The menu includes shrimp, lamb chops, salmon, pasta, specialty fries, and specials like Fish Fry Fridays.
Pike 2 Bar and Grill
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
10010 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45215 (Woodlawn)
513-938-7453
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Kitchen Open Until: Midnight
Pike 2 Bar and Grill offers a lively atmosphere that is further enhanced by live music performances and the bar’s famous karaoke nights. Food options include soups, salad, burgers, wings, and deli sandwiches.
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Sutton Bar and Grill
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
1832 Sutton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230 (Mt. Washington)
513-510-5134
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Kitchen Open Until: Midnight
Sutton Bar and Grill offers a welcoming atmosphere for casual dining, social gatherings, and game nights. The menu features a variety of appetizers, entrees, and specialty dishes, including burgers, wings, sandwiches, and seafood options.
Good Brothas Bar and Grill
Dine-in, Takeout
6700 Savannah Avenue, 45239 (North College Hill)
513-521-0919
Kitchen Open Until: 1 a.m.
Good Brothas Bar and Grill is a great spot to enjoy good food, drinks, music, and company. The menu includes wings, fish, burgers, quesadillas, and salads.
Bar 29
Dine-in, Takeout
4040 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229 (Avondale)
513-429-4044
Yelp Reviews
Kitchen Open Until:1:30 a.m.
Bar 29 is a full-service bar and grill where guests can savor delicious items from the menu such as alfredo with chicken, shrimp, salmon, or crab to gyros, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, cheese sticks, sandwiches, and burgers.
Park Place Restaurant
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
1185 Kemper Meadow Drive #4118, Cincinnati, OH 45240 (Forest Park)
513-825-8888
Yelp Reviews
Kitchen Open Until: Varies
Park Place offers a relaxed indoor environment and TVs playing sports games. The menu features items like steaks, burgers, salads, and wings.
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Cincinnati Black-Owned Eateries Open Late on the Weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Goodie’s Southern-Style BBQ
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
7440 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (Mt. Healthy)
513-264-1631
Yelp Reviews
Kitchen Open Until: 10 p.m.
Goodie’s Southern-Style BBQ has been serving Cincinnati since the 80s. The menu options include Southern BBQ staples like ribs, meats, chicken, fried catfish, and okra.
Nolia Kitchen
Dine-in, Takeout
1405 Clay Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (OTR)
513-384-3597
Yelp Reviews
Kitchen Open Until: 10 p.m.
Nolia Kitchen is a New Orleans cuisine restaurant with a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The award-winning menu features comfort food favorites like fried chicken, waffles, shrimp, and grits.
Shango’s Urban Taqueria
Dine-in, Takeout
2750 Park Avenue, Norwood, OH 45212 (Norwood)
513-999-8888
Yelp Reviews
Kitchen Open Until: 10 p.m.
Shango’s Urban Taqueria is a Latin and Caribbean fusion eatery in Factory 52. Taco options include fried chicken, jerk chicken, sausage, pork, and al pastor.
Alabama Que
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
2733 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219 (Corryville)
513-376-8781
Yelp Reviews
Kitchen Open Until: 11 p.m.
Alabama Que has a laid-back ambiance just minutes from the University of Cincinnati. The eatery offers hickory-smoked chicken, pork, turkey, spicy sausage, beef, and salmon.
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Cincinnati’s Black-owned eateries stay open late to continue meeting dining needs beyond standard hours, while strengthening the local food economy. Supporting these businesses helps sustain late-night dining options in Cincinnati and expand after-hours food availability citywide. Each visit contributes to long-term growth and visibility for Black-owned restaurants in Cincinnati.
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