Father's Day Planner

Updated: May 30, 2008

Forget the necktie. Our editors recommend top spots to treat Dad this year.

On this page:Restaurants, Cigars, Events.

Restaurants

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nicola's Ristorante
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    1420 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (map)

    In a former car barn, this authentic northern Italian restaurant pairs great wine with the best pasta in the city.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Chez Nora
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    530 Main St, Covington, KY 41011 (map)

    Dad can kick back at this relaxed neighborhood restaurant, offering excellent food, drinks and a third-floor jazz club.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Carlo & Johnny
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    9769 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242 (map)

    Jeff Ruby seemed to have fathers in mind with this 1930's style supperclub, featuring steaks and Italian seafood.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Morton's - The Steakhouse
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    28 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 (map)

    Fathers love this elegant and classy steakhouse, featuring thick cuts and choice meat.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Palomino
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    505 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (map)

    Dads can enjoy delicious cuisine at this restaurant overlooking Fountain Square, featuring European-inspired American fare and a kid's menu.

  6. 6 1 Star Rating: Poor Iron Horse Inn
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    40 Village Sq, Cincinnati, OH 45246 (map)

    Surprise Dad with a trip to this quaint restaurant in Glendale Square, where the kitchen pleases with innovative American cuisine.

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Palace Restaurant
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    601 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (map)

    The outstanding continental cuisine served in this posh restaurant, in the Cincinnatian Hotel, will please just about any dad.

Cigars

  1. 8 2 Star Rating: Below Average Havana Martini Club
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    441 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (map)

    Dad will appreciate this high-class lounge, which offers exquisite martinis and has a walk-in humidor.

  2. 9 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Straus Tobacconist
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    410 Walnut St, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (map)

    This cigar shop is famous for being former Reds manager Jack McKeon's spot to buy his cigars.

Events

  1. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Eden Park-Krohn-Conservatory
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    1501 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (map)

    The whole family will love this exhibition of butterflies, the highlight of the year at the greenhouse in Eden Park.

  2. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cincinnati Art Museum
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    953 Eden Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (map)

    The four Monets on loan include paintings of water lilies, the Japanese bridge, and the Rouen Cathedral.

  3. 12 Kentucky Speedway
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    Highway 35, Sparta, KY 41086 (map)

    NASCAR dads can whoop it up at this Busch Series event.

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