Just two years ago, The Banks was an empty area on Cincinnati’s riverfront between Great American Ball Park and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Today, it’s home to apartments, bars, lots of parking and 13 restaurants.
They’re a mix of chain and local, fancy and casual, and most of them are bustling, especially on a Reds game day.
If you’re just in town for the Macy’s Music Festival, or you’re Downtown all the time, here’s a crib sheet to what you will find in this Cincinnati dining and entertainment area.