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Some restaurants earn a place on this list by outgrowing it.
wellfd exists to surface founder-owned, locally rooted restaurants before the world catches up with them. But occasionally, the world already has. These are concepts that exceed our ownership or scale criteria — grown beyond a single operator, expanded across regions, or structured in ways that fall outside what we measure — but were built with the same intention wellfd was created to celebrate.
We didn't include them. We couldn't. But we're not pretending they don't exist.
If you eat here, you'll understand why it was a hard call.
From Cincinnati-based Thunderdome Restaurant Group, this downtown Race Street spot brings West Coast casual elegance with a serious commitment to quality: locally sourced organic ingredients, cage-free eggs, grass-fed butter, and house-made cold-pressed juices. The bright, airy space features distressed wood, marble accents, and abundant greenery where counter-service efficiency meets refined presentation. Menu stars include legendary lemon ricotta pancakes topped with berry compote, signature avocado toast on 16 Bricks multigrain bread with crushed pistachios and local honey, and hearty hash with rotisserie chicken and goetta. From tri-colored quinoa bowls to burgers blending chuck, short rib, and tenderloin, every plate showcases thoughtfully sourced ingredients. The full bar offers craft cocktails with house juices, tableside mimosas with hand-pressed citrus, and quality espresso for breakfast, brunch, and lunch crowds.
Address
525 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone
(513) 421-2100Hours
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