If you live in Cincinnati and make plans for dinner, do you ever consider crossing the bridge into Northern Kentucky? If not, then you should really consider it the next time you're looking for a unique restaurant near Cincinnati. You may already know that Covington and Newport have a lot of tasty options, but have you ventured over to Bellevue recently? This little riverfront town has a great collection of local restaurants and one of the favorites is The Elusive Cow. With its unique name and charming sign out front, that's just the beginning of what there is to love about this unique restaurant near Cincinnati.

If you're looking for a central location near downtown Cincinnati to meet up for a meal, consider The Elusive Cow in Bellevue.

It's easy to spot along charming Fairfield Avenue in the heart of town; just look for the cool cow sporting some sunglasses. The cool factor continues inside and on the delicious menu, where you'll find something for everyone.

The interior of this unique restaurant near Cincinnati is fresh, modern, and has a great, laid back atmosphere.

It's casual enough for a family meal or after work happy hour, but special enough to bring out of town guests or to celebrate with a meal and a drink here.

The restaurant is best known for its fresh, local menu that uses organic ingredients whenever possible and offers options for those with a Vegan or vegetarian diet.

Burgers and sandwiches are a great place to start with this mouthwatering menu and they have a variety to please any cravings. And a unique option is that all burgers and sandwiches come with a side of your choosing. Pick from hand-cut fries, a side salad, sauteed kale, kale slaw, the vegetable of the day, or sweet potato chips. The Elusive Cow lets you indulge if you want, but also has healthy and delicious options.

When you visit, be sure to ask about any specials and take your time perusing the menu.

The ingredients are locally sourced, the flavors are fresh, and they use organic items as often as possible. It's a unique experience when the restaurant can tell you exactly where your meal originated.

Another favorite menu item that you can't find many places is the Falafel Pita.

The falafel is made in-house and it's some of the best you'll find anywhere in the Cincinnati area.

While you're deciding on your meal, go ahead and order some onion rings to get things started.

These crispy rings are perfectly seasoned and another fan favorite of the restaurant. Many of the starters are delicious, so you may decide to order several and share them with the table.

The Elusive Cow is a unique restaurant near Cincinnati that's memorable in many ways.

We are lucky in the Cincinnati area to have so many great restaurants and always keep in mind that there are several spots nearby that are worth a trip across the river.

The Elusive Cow is a unique restaurant near Cincinnati that has an outstanding menu, a friendly atmopshere, and is just a quick trip over the bridge from downtown. Stop by for a meal sometime soon and then come back to try more of the local restaurants in Bellevue. Have you dined at The Elusive Cow? Let us know and share your favorite menu items with us in the comments!

For more information on The Elusive Cow in Bellevue, visit its website here and follow along on Facebook here. The restaurant is open Sunday, Tuesday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. (Kitchen closes at 10:30 p.m.)

Address: 519 Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, KY 41073

And for more delicious reasons to visit Bellevue, check out our previous article here.