In a Pinch

These are bars and restaurants that are OK but lack one element or other that keep them out of the higher categories. Things such as no control over the doneness of the burger, for example.
Well done, and that's that!
But if we're in a crunch for some reason, the place is OK in a Pinch.
Anderson Township PubAnderson Township
Probably worth a second shot.
Cock and Bull, Covington - fish is their specialty
Cookie's, Florence - Smoking is an issue
Five Guys Burgers, Crestview Hills Mall, KY - Fries are very good but the noise level is horrendous. Burgers are average.
KJ's Sports Pub, Crescent Springs -
Black & Blue is very good (may want to avoid on a game day)
Downgraded to In a Pinch since they now have smoking allowed.
Green Derby - recently reopened and up for revisit
Sammy's Sports Bar - Mixed reviews amongst us and a long trip for a burger that didn't stand above the crowd, and a long trip for us.  Probably a good choice for locals.