No. 10 Best Takeout: Revolution Rotisserie
6063 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge
Revolution Rotisserie is located in Pleasant Ridge, but if you’re not in the mood to dine in, the eatery’s takeout is just as good. Try the lightning fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw, pickles and lightning sauce. Or you can get a half-bird (quarter white and quarter dark) in the Peruvian-inspired pollo a la brasa-style, with cilantro lime rice, aji verde sauce and pickled red onion, or opt for Nick’s hot chicken-style.
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No. 10 Best Takeout: Revolution Rotisserie
6063 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge
Revolution Rotisserie is located in Pleasant Ridge, but if you’re not in the mood to dine in, the eatery’s takeout is just as good. Try the lightning fried chicken sandwich with coleslaw, pickles and lightning sauce. Or you can get a half-bird (quarter white and quarter dark) in the Peruvian-inspired pollo a la brasa-style, with cilantro lime rice, aji verde sauce and pickled red onion, or opt for Nick’s hot chicken-style.
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No. 9 Best Takeout: Tuba Baking Co.
212 W. Pike St., Covington
Though Tuba Baking Co. is temporarily closed, it’s no surprise the carry-out only restaurant made it on our list of top takeout locations. Tuba specializes in massive sourdough soft pretzels and a rotating menu of German specialties like spaetzle, German onion soup and Swabian apple bread pudding. While Tuba is closed, you can find their wholesale pretzels at some local breweries like MadTree Taproom, Northern Row Brewery & Distillery and Nine Giant Brewing.
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No. 9 Best Takeout: Tuba Baking Co.
212 W. Pike St., Covington
Though Tuba Baking Co. is temporarily closed, it’s no surprise the carry-out only restaurant made it on our list of top takeout locations. Tuba specializes in massive sourdough soft pretzels and a rotating menu of German specialties like spaetzle, German onion soup and Swabian apple bread pudding. While Tuba is closed, you can find their wholesale pretzels at some local breweries like MadTree Taproom, Northern Row Brewery & Distillery and Nine Giant Brewing.
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No. 8 Best Takeout: Lucius Q
1131 Broadway St., Pendleton
Lucius Q has ::epic barbecue straight outta the pit in Pendleton,:: according to their website. Their meat comes from Avril-Bleh and their bread comes from Giminetti, a local bakery. Everything else is made by pit master Tom Martin in house. Lucius Q has a variety of platters available for carry-out, like the brisket, pulled pork or smoked belly platter. Each comes with a choice of a classic barbecue side like coleslaw, baked beans or collard greens. They also offer pork belly tacos and chips and queso for a Mexican-fusion take on barbecue.
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No. 8 Best Takeout: Lucius Q
1131 Broadway St., Pendleton
Lucius Q has ::epic barbecue straight outta the pit in Pendleton,:: according to their website. Their meat comes from Avril-Bleh and their bread comes from Giminetti, a local bakery. Everything else is made by pit master Tom Martin in house. Lucius Q has a variety of platters available for carry-out, like the brisket, pulled pork or smoked belly platter. Each comes with a choice of a classic barbecue side like coleslaw, baked beans or collard greens. They also offer pork belly tacos and chips and queso for a Mexican-fusion take on barbecue.
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No. 7 Best Takeout: Mazunte
611 Main St., Downtown; 5207 Madison Road, Madisonville
Mazunte has been long-hailed as a ::hidden gem,:: but hopefully this will finally put it on the map as a Cincinnati institution. Their Madisonville and Downtown Cincinnati restaurants mix casual order-at-the-counter dining with authentic, high-quality Mexican cuisine. Mazunte offers pork tacos, chile relleno, tamales and margaritas, and while both restaurants offer carryout, they have another Madisonville location specifically for takeout, delivery and catering.
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No. 7 Best Takeout: Mazunte
611 Main St., Downtown; 5207 Madison Road, Madisonville
Mazunte has been long-hailed as a ::hidden gem,:: but hopefully this will finally put it on the map as a Cincinnati institution. Their Madisonville and Downtown Cincinnati restaurants mix casual order-at-the-counter dining with authentic, high-quality Mexican cuisine. Mazunte offers pork tacos, chile relleno, tamales and margaritas, and while both restaurants offer carryout, they have another Madisonville location specifically for takeout, delivery and catering.
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No. 6 Best Takeout: Currito
Multiple locations including 111 E. Fifth St., Downtown
Cincinnati-based restaurant Currito is the national chain that made it to this list, but it isn’t hard to imagine why. The restaurant combines salads, smoothies and grain bowls to form a menu perfect for those looking for a healthy lunch or dinner. You can either make your own concoction of ingredients or pick from one of their predetermined choices. One standout is the Bangkok grain bowl, which has Asian cabbage, cilantro lime rice, slivered almonds, Thai-style peanut sauce and choice of grilled steak, chicken or organic tofu. You can choose to have it as a wrap as well.
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No. 6 Best Takeout: Currito
Multiple locations including 111 E. Fifth St., Downtown
Cincinnati-based restaurant Currito is the national chain that made it to this list, but it isn’t hard to imagine why. The restaurant combines salads, smoothies and grain bowls to form a menu perfect for those looking for a healthy lunch or dinner. You can either make your own concoction of ingredients or pick from one of their predetermined choices. One standout is the Bangkok grain bowl, which has Asian cabbage, cilantro lime rice, slivered almonds, Thai-style peanut sauce and choice of grilled steak, chicken or organic tofu. You can choose to have it as a wrap as well.
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No. 5 Best Takeout: Gomez Salsa
107 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
Gomez Salsa in Over-the-Rhine has a walk-up takeout window, so it’s no wonder it made it on this list of best takeout. Between Gomez’s signature turtles — a burrito-sized tortilla stuffed with meat, veggies, salsa and sauce and sealed with a crunchy cheesy kiss — tacos, burritos and fresh drinks, there is something for everyone. Gomez also has a restaurant in Walnut Hills for sit-down dining.
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No. 5 Best Takeout: Gomez Salsa
107 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
Gomez Salsa in Over-the-Rhine has a walk-up takeout window, so it’s no wonder it made it on this list of best takeout. Between Gomez’s signature turtles — a burrito-sized tortilla stuffed with meat, veggies, salsa and sauce and sealed with a crunchy cheesy kiss — tacos, burritos and fresh drinks, there is something for everyone. Gomez also has a restaurant in Walnut Hills for sit-down dining.
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No. 4 Best Takeout: Good Plates Eatery
235 W. McMillan St., Clifton
Good Plates Eatery opened just last year, but it has already made an impression on Cincinnatians. The casual space is perfect for a quick lunch with several sandwiches to choose from like the toasted turkey basil or cold fried chicken and a variety of healthy quinoa bowls and salads. They now offer local craft beers, seltzers, canned cocktails, and a long list of non-alcoholic sodas.
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No. 4 Best Takeout: Good Plates Eatery
235 W. McMillan St., Clifton
Good Plates Eatery opened just last year, but it has already made an impression on Cincinnatians. The casual space is perfect for a quick lunch with several sandwiches to choose from like the toasted turkey basil or cold fried chicken and a variety of healthy quinoa bowls and salads. They now offer local craft beers, seltzers, canned cocktails, and a long list of non-alcoholic sodas.
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No. 3 Best Takeout: City Barbeque
Multiple locations including 10375 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash
Ohio-based City Barbecue is loved far and wide, with multiple locations, carryout options and catering. It offers sandwiches like the Nashville Hot Chicken or the More Cowbell, which is brisket or turkey, peppers, provolone, onions and horseradish sauce on Texas toast. Full slabs of ribs, half chickens and meat samples are also on the menu.
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No. 3 Best Takeout: City Barbeque
Multiple locations including 10375 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash
Ohio-based City Barbecue is loved far and wide, with multiple locations, carryout options and catering. It offers sandwiches like the Nashville Hot Chicken or the More Cowbell, which is brisket or turkey, peppers, provolone, onions and horseradish sauce on Texas toast. Full slabs of ribs, half chickens and meat samples are also on the menu.
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No. 2 Best Takeout: Dewey’s Pizza
Multiple locations including 265 Hosea Ave., Clifton
Dewey’s Pizza keeps it simple: Good pizza, calzones and a few salads. The Green Lantern pizza has mozzarella, minced garlic, mushrooms, goat cheese, artichokes and pesto, while the Porky Fig has a fig jam base, mozzarella, fontina, prosciutto, red onions and gorgonzola. If those don’t sound good, there are more than a dozen other specialty pies to spark your interest. While Dewey’s has expanded within Ohio and to a few locations in Missouri and Illinois, they have kept it real with unique pies and great value. The eateries are great for dining in, especially with kids — they have a menu that offers a view of the kitchen — but is also an excellent choice when you want to take your pizza to-go.
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No. 2 Best Takeout: Dewey’s Pizza
Multiple locations including 265 Hosea Ave., Clifton
Dewey’s Pizza keeps it simple: Good pizza, calzones and a few salads. The Green Lantern pizza has mozzarella, minced garlic, mushrooms, goat cheese, artichokes and pesto, while the Porky Fig has a fig jam base, mozzarella, fontina, prosciutto, red onions and gorgonzola. If those don’t sound good, there are more than a dozen other specialty pies to spark your interest. While Dewey’s has expanded within Ohio and to a few locations in Missouri and Illinois, they have kept it real with unique pies and great value. The eateries are great for dining in, especially with kids — they have a menu that offers a view of the kitchen — but is also an excellent choice when you want to take your pizza to-go.
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No. 1 Best Takeout: Eli’s BBQ
3313 Riverside Drive, East End; 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
Eli’s BBQ is a true blue, Cincinnati barbecue joint. Between catering, carryout, retail at various area Krogers and their location on Riverside Drive, you cannot avoid Eli’s BBQ (not that you’d want to). Eli’s simple menu includes pulled pork and smoked turkey sandwiches, hickory smoked ribs, tips and wings and classic barbecue sides. The jalapeño cheddar grits and cornbread are the extra spicy kick you need after a barbecue feast.
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No. 1 Best Takeout: Eli’s BBQ
3313 Riverside Drive, East End; 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
Eli’s BBQ is a true blue, Cincinnati barbecue joint. Between catering, carryout, retail at various area Krogers and their location on Riverside Drive, you cannot avoid Eli’s BBQ (not that you’d want to). Eli’s simple menu includes pulled pork and smoked turkey sandwiches, hickory smoked ribs, tips and wings and classic barbecue sides. The jalapeño cheddar grits and cornbread are the extra spicy kick you need after a barbecue feast.
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