• Sweet Surrender
    This bakery makes more than elegantly sinful, richly sinful and just-plain-old sinful desserts. It offers desserts to fit a variety of diets including sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan. If sweets aren’t your thing, try the savory scones, quiches, and frittatas.
    899-2008
    sweetsurrenderdessertcafe.com
    $ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Bakery/Desserts
  • Maido
    A lengthy and ambitious menu at this sake bar allows you to taste a variety of traditional Japanese cuisine and fusion.
    894-8775
    maidosakebar.com
    $$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Japanese
  • North End Cafe
    This bright, airy cafe, located in two adjoining renovated houses is known for its breakfast menu which is served all day. Favorites include house-smoked trout hash and stacks of cornmeal pancakes — with or without the ever-changing toppings. The lunch and dinner menus are also sure bets.
    896-8770
    northendcafe.com
    $$$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Upscale Casual
  • Varanese

     

    899-9904
    varanese.com
    $$$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Upscale Casual
  • Cubana
    This colorfully decorated restaurant serves up authentic Cuban classics like empanadas, arroz con pollo, and the famous Cuban sandwich. We suggest the Cubana-Santiago cold appetizer or the mariquitas and guacamole.
    409-4828
    $$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Latin American
  • Annie May’s Sweet Cafe
    Annie May’s offers cakes, pies, cookies, and breads for dessert lovers with food allergies — or any dessert lovers, really. All items are gluten-free, peanut-free, and tree nut-free, and many can be made without other common allergens like soy and dairy.
    384-2667
    anniemayssweetcafe.com
    $ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Bakery/Desserts
  • Cliftons Pizza Co.
    The pizza here has many fans, but Clifton’s is also known for huge, build-your-own calzones and great breadsticks. Live music nightly.
    893-3730
    cliftonspizza.com
    $ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Pizza
  • The Silver Dollar
    Inspired by the honky tonk culture that arose in Bakersfield, Caif.. in the 1950s, this upscale diner, located in a renovated fire station, offers a taste of classic American and Tex-Mex cuisines. Chicken-fried steak and catfish share menu space with empanadas and several varieties of chili.
    259-9540
    whiskeybythedrink.com
    $$$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Upscale Casual
  • El Mundo
    Mexican fare with a California Twist (fish tacos are a popular item) and the unusual and upbeat atmosphere make this a favorite on Frankfort Avenue.
    899-9930
    502elmundo.com
    $ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Mexican/Southwestern
  • The Grape Leaf
    The Grape Leaf has a long list of Mediterranean-influenced breakfast and lunch dishes. Middle-Eastern favorites like hummus, baba ghanoush and spanakopita can be ordered a la carte.
    897-1774
    grapeleafonline.com
    $$ | Clifton/Crescent Hill | Middle Eastern