Cincinnati Food Guide 😍 Hidden Late-Night Gems Near the Tennis Courts

Coming for the Cincinnati Open 🎾? The food inside the venue is mostly fast bites (though honestly, it’s pretty decent 😉). But after a long day of matches, when it’s dark and you’re still hungry—where should you go? I’ve put together three restaurants near the tournament that stay open late, perfect for a post-game meal. All tried and tested—delicious and no regrets! 😍 1️⃣ Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ A well-known upscale steakhouse 🥩 located in downtown Cincinnati (about 30 mins drive from the venue). It has a classy vibe and fairly reasonable prices. Chef Jeff Ruby 👨🍳 has multiple restaurants across Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee—this is one of them. Must-tries: ✨ Steak Burrow (14oz Blackened Strip) ✨ Boneless Ribeye (16oz Delmonico) The steaks are huge, fresh, and coated in a black pepper crust that’s perfectly charred. Also try the Crab Cake and Wagyu Lobster Sushi. And don’t miss the complimentary bread served with two flavored butters—so aromatic! 2️⃣ Tenji Sushi ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Japanese restaurant just 3 mins drive from the courts 🍣. Don’t be fooled by its simple exterior—the food is seriously good!! Especially after a long day watching tennis, it’s exactly the comfort food you crave 😍. The chef is from Japan, so the flavors are authentic. Highlights: Sashimi Platter 🍱, Unagi Don, Tonkatsu, Ramen 🍜, and their sushi is also great! 3️⃣ Tokyo Grill and Sushi Buffet ⭐⭐⭐✨ Also only 5 mins from the venue—a unique combo of Japanese and Chinese buffet, with a teppanyaki grill 🔥. This place is mind-blowing!! It’s a type of buffet I’ve never seen back in the Bay Area 🤔. The selection is huge: everything from teppanyaki (choose your own veggies, meat, and noodles—they stir-fry it on the spot!) to small-portion dishes like sushi, sashimi, tempura, skewers, stir-fries, and desserts. So much variety it’s easy to get overwhelmed (in a good way 🤩). The best part? It’s only around $20 per person—how do they even make money? 😳 The taste isn’t gourmet, but it’s satisfying and great for a filling meal! This guide focuses on food options near the tennis tournament. Next time I’m in Cincinnati, I’ll explore more great spots around the city 👀. . #Cincinnati #CincinnatiFood #FoodGuide #CincinnatiEats #CincinnatiOpen #HiddenRestaurants #Steakhouse #JapaneseFood #SushiBuffet