Varsity Sports has opened in Montgomery’s former Napa Kitchen + Bar space, pairing big-screen sports with an upscale restaurant concept, veteran chef and extensive wine list.

Jeff Harris is bringing Jimmie Lou’s back to Cincinnati after its Oakley run ended. The New Orleans-inspired spot will return in Pendleton later this year.

Rooted Juicery is closing its Oakley storefront as it prepares to open a new location at Medpace Eatery. The move marks a new chapter for Cincinnati’s plant-based favorite.

Jim & Jack’s on Cincinnati’s West Side is up for sale after more than four decades. The Riverside restaurant and bar is still serving customers for now.

The Pub Rookwood has closed after 25 years, but Tavern Restaurant Group is keeping its fish-and-chips tradition alive at several nearby locations.

Northside Yacht Club has been named one of America’s best bars. The Creature Fries are the must-order dish behind the buzz.

LaRosa's is relocating its Pleasant Ridge pizzeria to Kennedy Heights this fall, reopening with a redesigned shop, drive-up pickup and rehiring plans for staff.

Halal Food Inc. has opened a third Cincinnati location in Walnut Hills at 975 E McMillan St, replacing Just Q'in BBQ. The family-run spot plans a grand opening in August.

A new 3,600‑sq‑ft craft cocktail bar opened on Front Street in New Richmond after a $600K buildout and a partnership with a local distillery.

Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge is expanding along Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine, adding a listening room, kitchen, patio and pool lounge. Construction is expected to finish in early 2027.

A University of Cincinnati analysis finds roughly 60% of independently owned Cincinnati restaurants opened 2008–2023 later closed, with closures clustered in dense neighborhoods and after major shocks.

Clifton's Good Plates Eatery, known for free holiday meals and community drives, has shut down after six years. Owners said they were "devastated" in a social post.

Le Bar a Boeuf, the last restaurant tied to Chef Jean‑Robert de Cavel, will close on Aug. 1. Owner Annette Pfund‑de Cavel cited financial pressures and is helping staff find new roles.