A Fresh Place to Eat Near the Courthouse in Downtown Cincinnati

In downtown Cincinnati settling a legal issue? Try the recently opened Huit restaurant at 29 E. Court St., just a block and a half from the Hamilton County Courthouse. Huit’s name comes from the French word for “eight” (it’s pronounced “weet”) in honor of one of the restaurant’s signature dishes, its eight-spice pork ribs.

Locally Crafted BBQ + More

Given Huit’s tagline, “craft BBQ,” you won’t be surprised to find that eight-spice pork on the menu along with a beer-braised beef brisket. Lighter alternatives are also available, including lemongrass chicken and a variety of unique vegetarian items featuring tofu, kale, quinoa and brown rice.

Made in Cincinnati

Huit’s three owners, who come from diverse Asian backgrounds, aren’t trying to create “authentic” Asian food from any particular ethnic niche. Instead, they proudly proclaim their food as “made in Cincinnati.” Huit’s Asian-inflected menu is inspired by street food they’ve encountered on their international travels. They’ve created their own recipes, using carefully selected local ingredients including Sixteen Bricks Artisan Bakehouse bread and Carabello Coffee and lots of fresh vegetables.

Breakfast, Lunch and (Soon) Dinner

Huit is now open starting at 7:30am Monday through Friday for coffee and light breakfast fare, followed by lunch until 2:30pm. Saturday brunch/lunch hours are 10:00am-3:00pm, and they plan to open for dinner beginning next month.