Covington Restaurants

Best Places To Eat In Just Over The River In Covington, Kentucky

In Covington, Kentucky the South meets the Midwest on a plate in the best way. At Libby’s Comfort Food you can go classic with their famous fried chicken or mix it up with goetta hushpuppies. Wunderbar serves up sausages, kraut, pretzels and beer of course. The Gruff is a family friendly favorite with sandwiches piled high and views of the Roebling Suspension bridge. With its burgeoning restaurant scene, it’s easy to see why Covington was named one of the best restaurant cities in the United States in 2021. Head over the bridge and taste it for yourself. 

If you're hungry and looking for a local dining experience, Covington is the place to be.  With local gems ranging from Southern comfort food at Libby's, creative tacos at Agave & Rye, and farm-to-table dining at Bouquet to incredible Asian food at AmerAsia and Riverside Korean and sushi at Wabi Sabi, Covington's culinary offerings are endless.

Though they may not have a riverfront view, don't let restaurants of The Corridor fool you.  There are some incredible culinary happenings sprinkled throughout The Corridor!  Don't miss Mac’s Pizza Pub or Arawan Thai Sushi in Highland Heights, Lou Lou’s Cafe at Spare Time, Honey Hole, Empress Chili, Knotty Pine on the Bayou, Four Mile Pig, and Alexandria Brewing Company in Alexandria, or Knuck-N-Futz in Taylor Mill.  Head to Walt’s Hitching Post in Fort Wright for a dose of history with your ribs and steak dinner, or head to Crestvew Hills for incredible waffles at Taste of Belgium, delicious Asian & sushi at Sake Bomb, or other popular restaurants including Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Mackenzie River, Dewey’s Pizza, and more.  Last but not least, add Camporosso Wood Fired Pizzeria, Barleycorn’s Lakeside Park, Garzelli’s Pub & Pizza, and Noce’s Pizzeria to your ever-growing list!

Scroll through our listings below to take your pick and satisfy your tastebuds!