Restaurants
Casual Dining in Higginsport Area
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Dinner Bell Restaurant Higginsport Wed. through Sun. 9AM - 9PM Phone: 937-375-1519	The Dinner Bell Restaurant is located in the center of Higginsport, next to the Village Grocery. The Dinner Bell has a complete menu ranging from soup & sandwiches to steak and seafood. Stop in for great service, fantastic food and reasonale prices. The Dinner Bell is owned and operated by the Sims Family.
Fireside Restaurant - Georgetown Sunday 7AM-8PM; other days 7AM-10PM Phone: 937-378-2100	The Fireside Restaurant is located in Georgetown, just 8 miles north of Higginsport via Hwy. 221. It is located 1/2 block west of the junction of Hwys. 125 & 221. The Fireside is renowned throughout the area for its great food, fast, friendly service and reasonable prices. You'd better come with a big appetite for it takes a mighty big one to handle the Sizzler or even the Chef Salad. Fares range from a breakfast buffet to sandwiches, to full dinners. Whether it's for take-out or a sit-down meal, you'll be pleased with the food and prices. If you don't have room for dessert, take home one of their great home-made pies.
Rockin Robin's Soda Shoppe Ripley Monday-Saturday 6AM-8PM Sunday 6AM-6PM Phone: 937-392-1300	Rockin Robin's - located at 8 North Front Street in Ripley, takes its visitors back to the ‘50s with an old fashioned soda fountain and hand-dipped ice creams and shakes. Homemade soups and sandwiches are also prepared daily. Great fun for all, and diverse menu selections for adults and kids!
Cohearts Restaurant - Ripley Thursday-Saturday 11AM - 9PM Sunday 11AM - 7PM Phone: 937-392-4819	Cohearts Riverhouse, located at 18 N. Front St. in Ripley overlooks the Ohio River and offers daily specials, such as baked chicken topped with mushroom and white wine or penne pastas topped with sausage, mushrooms and tomatoes. Our personal favorite is their sweet potato french fries - a truly mouth-watering treat. In fall, their pumpkin cheesecake is THE BEST!
Meranda-Nixon Winery 6517 Laycock Road, Ripley 937-392-4654	For a unique dining experience, Saturdays 4PM - 9:30 PM grill your own salmon or steak. Dining offering consists of a complete 3-course meal. Cost is $29/single or $50/couple including a bottle of wine. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED  Link to Meranda-Nixon Website Tasting Room Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday 11AM-7PM For more wineries in the Higginsport area, CLICK HERE

Other Unique Local Restaurants

Moyer's Restaurant & Winery - Manchester 937-549-2957 7 miles E of Simon Kenton Bridge - 20 miles E of Higginsport

Chilo Dairy Bar Open year round Summers - Mon.-Fri. 2-10; Sat. 9-10; Sun. 9-9 Closed Mon & Tue. Labor day - Memorial Day

Moyer's Restaurant is an undisputed favorite of visitors to the area. With it's beautiful location on the river and great food, folks travel from near and far to enjoy the great food and atmosphere. The American Style Food is surpassed only by their great wine and fermented champagnes that are sold in the restaurant and for carryout. The pleasant porch behind the restaurant overlooks the river, combining the river ambiance with super food for a great evening out. Hours are 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Thur and 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations recommended, especially in summer or on holiday weekends.

Chilo Dairy Bar in Chilo, just 11 miles west of Higginsport on Hwy. 52, is a real "old fashioned" dairy bar and restaurant. Stop by for a refreshing dairy treat while seeing the sights, visiting the Meldhall Locks, or for a unique experience for lunch or dinner in atmosphere reminiscent of times past. 513-876-2922

The casual restaurant on the floating dock at Don & Nancy Henson's White Oak Creek Marina, just 1/4 mile east of Higginsport is a great spot for a casual, light lunch, or refreshments on a hot summer afternoon. The restaurant is open SUMMERS ONLY - Phone: 937-375-5444 Friday 10-2, Saturday 10-8, and Sunday 8-8. Beer and wine are always available at the marina store.

Some of the many other Restaurants nearby

Caproni's Restaurant Dining with an Italian flair. In downtown Maysville, KY	DeSha's Restaurant on Business 68 in Maysville Steaks, seafood, cocktails	The Beehive Restaurant A short ride via the Augusta ferry - ferry dock just 2 miles west of Higginsport.
Moyer's Restaurant and Winery 20 miles east in Manchester. Fine dining on the river.	Hunan Palace in Georgetown just 8 miles north - great Chinese food for dining-in or carry-out	For Fast Food Junkies McDonalds, Skyline Chili, Long John Silvers - and more in Georgetown and Ripley

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