Covington · Kenton County, KY

Food & Drink in Covington

Scout analyzed 50 Covington places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.

Places analyzed

50

Matches

16

Typical spend

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Typical visit

1.2 hr

Best neighborhoods for food & drink

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

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Agave & Rye Covington

Mutter Gottes

Agave & Rye Covington

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Carabello Coffee Company

Food & Drink

Carabello Coffee Company

Locally roasted beans, craft coffees & pastries served in a cozy, neighborhood gathering spot.

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Roebling Books & Coffee - Covington

Licking Riverside

Roebling Books & Coffee - Covington

FoodShopping
45 min visit
Libby’s Southern Comfort

Westside

Libby’s Southern Comfort

Southern classics like mac & cheese, fried green tomatoes & po' boys in a snug former grocery store.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Carmelo's Restaurant

Food & Drink

Carmelo's Restaurant

Food
1.3 hr visit
The Standard Covington

Food & Drink

The Standard Covington

Food
1.3 hr visit
The Gruff

Licking Riverside

The Gruff

Neapolitan-style pies, sandwiches & craft brews round out the menu at this minimalist, airy outpost.

FoodCocktailsShopping
1.5 hr visit
Governors House Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen

Licking Riverside

Governors House Wine Bar & Italian Kitchen

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Purrfect Day Cat Café

Westside

Purrfect Day Cat Café

Food
45 min visit
Smoke Justis

Licking Riverside

Smoke Justis

Multilevel sports bar offering smoked meats, craft beers, numerous whiskeys, games & live music.

FoodCocktailsShopping
45 min visit
Coppin's Restaurant & Bar

Food & Drink

Coppin's Restaurant & Bar

Locally sourced New American fare & cocktails in a rustic-chic gastropub at Hotel Covington.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Cedar

Food & Drink

Cedar

Down-home restaurant dishing up brunch staples, burgers & salads, plus coffee & craft cocktails.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Mama’s on Main

Food & Drink

Mama’s on Main

Food
1.3 hr visit
Otto's

Food & Drink

Otto's

Intimate, refined American bistro known for its fried green tomatoes & Sunday brunch.

Food
1.3 hr visit
Blinkers Tavern

Licking Riverside

Blinkers Tavern

Cozy choice for steaks, seafood, burgers & pasta with a happy hour scene & two outdoor patios.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit
Bouquet Restaurant

Food & Drink

Bouquet Restaurant

Comfy bistro offering seasonal American fare & many wines in quaint, living-room-like surroundings.

FoodCocktails
1.5 hr visit

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