Marrakech Moroccan Cafe and Grill, Cincinnati

The chefs at Marrakech Moroccan Cafe and Grill actually hail from Morocco, so they are credible authorities when it comes to the food of their native country. Here, they recreate the dishes they grew up loving, including everything from marinated and skewered lamb to tajine, a stew of meats, veggies, and spices slow-cooked in a special pot. Bowls of harira soup deliver Morocco’s quintessential flavors in the form of tomatoes and lentils mixed with ginger, pepper, cinnamon, and other spices. Each day, a portion of the restaurant's grape leaves, marinated olives, and kebabs are set aside for customers to take home and hang above their mantle.