Cincinnati loves tradition and local restaurants are no exception. Ron’s Roost on the west side of Cincinnati is definitely a tradition where you probably went to eat with your grandparents and now find yourself taking your own children or grandchildren for a meal. They are famous for their fried chicken, but there’s so much more to love about this classic dining spot that has been filling Cincinnati bellies for decades.
If we were to choose one restaurant in our city that is quintessentially Cincinnati, Ron’s Roost would definitely be in the running.
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Facebook/Ron’s Roost Restaurant & Bar Serving up mouthwatering fried chicken and other delicious items since 1960, it is a local favorite that generations have supported and loved. If you have trouble finding it or wonder what their specialty is, simply look for the oversized rooster that famously adorns the roof.
The interior of the restaurant and bar has grown over the years and feels like you’re sitting down to a meal with family at grandma’s house.
Facebook/Ron’s Roost Restaurant & Bar The main dining room is large and comfortable and perfect for a dinner for two in a booth or a large group celebrating a birthday.
Facebook/Ron’s Roost Restaurant & Bar The bar is classic and welcoming and the perfect spot to watch the Reds or Bengals play while enjoying a drink and a meal.
Facebook/Ron’s Roost Restaurant & Bar And the enclosed patio is lovely any time of year and accommodates even more visitors, eager to relax with a home-cooked meal.
Ron’s Roost is famous for their award-winning fried chicken, but they have a vast menu with many favorites.
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GoogleMaps/john s You have to try the Hot Bacon Slaw and homemade coleslaw and the applesauce is out of this world. As an appetizer, the Saratoga Chips are freshly made and perfectly crispy. If you’re really hungry, visit on Monday or Tuesday for the Chicken Buffet or Friday for the Chicken and Fish Buffet. The menu also includes German dishes, a variety of sandwiches and burgers, salads, and much more.
If you’ve ever seen this peculiar rooster-topped car traveling around Cincinnati, next time just follow it back home to Ron’s Roost.
GoogleMaps/Andrew Lynch Enjoy their famous dishes and comfy atmosphere and fill your belly with goodness from this legendary westside restaurant.
Hopefully, Ron’s Roost will continue on as a Cincinnati tradition for decades to come. Have you eaten at this legendary westside favorite? Share your memories with us in the comments!
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Serving up mouthwatering fried chicken and other delicious items since 1960, it is a local favorite that generations have supported and loved. If you have trouble finding it or wonder what their specialty is, simply look for the oversized rooster that famously adorns the roof.
The main dining room is large and comfortable and perfect for a dinner for two in a booth or a large group celebrating a birthday.
The bar is classic and welcoming and the perfect spot to watch the Reds or Bengals play while enjoying a drink and a meal.
And the enclosed patio is lovely any time of year and accommodates even more visitors, eager to relax with a home-cooked meal.
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You have to try the Hot Bacon Slaw and homemade coleslaw and the applesauce is out of this world. As an appetizer, the Saratoga Chips are freshly made and perfectly crispy. If you’re really hungry, visit on Monday or Tuesday for the Chicken Buffet or Friday for the Chicken and Fish Buffet. The menu also includes German dishes, a variety of sandwiches and burgers, salads, and much more.
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Enjoy their famous dishes and comfy atmosphere and fill your belly with goodness from this legendary westside restaurant.
Ron’s Roost Restaurant & Bar is located at 3853 Race Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45211. For more information, visit their website here and follow along with them on Facebook here.
And for another legendary westside restaurant, check out our previous article here.
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