Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati announced it has partnered with 10 downtown Cincinnati restaurants.

The announcement comes just a week before the casino’s March 4 grand opening and the relationships are expected to complement the casino’s on-site dining options with experiences at eateries that are unique to the Greater Cincinnati area, according to casino officials.

The partnerships, in conjunction with the Caesars Entertainment Total Rewards loyalty program, will allow players to redeem rewards for meals at these Cincinnati establishments:

• Boca, which features Italian food fashioned with a contemporary French technique.
• Jean-Robert’s Table, by French Master Chef Jean-Robert De Cavel, who presents a casual and elegant restaurant reflecting centuries of French culinary tradition.
• Mahogany’s at the Banks, specializing in upscale southern cuisine made with family recipes.
• Metropole, a showcase for the region’s sustainable farmers and producers. The ever-changing menu features hearth-roasted meats, fish, vegetables, grains and house-made charcuterie.
• Moerlein Lager House, a Cincinnati tradition prominently situated on the banks of the Ohio River, featuring a microbrewery, hand-carved sandwiches and smoked rotisserie meats.
• Montgomery Inn Boathouse, a family-owned local landmark serving barbeque.
• Nada, a unique take on traditional Mexican cuisine featuring authentic Mexican dishes and cocktails.
• Sotto, a rustic Italian café with family style dining.
• Nicola’s Ristorante Italiano, which features Northern Italian dishes at a restaurant in Cincinnati’s Historic Pendleton neighborhood.
• Via Vite, a contemporary Italian bistro located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati on Fountain Square.

“We are excited to offer access to a selection of unique and nationally acclaimed local restaurants through our Total Rewards loyalty program,” said Mike Warren, Horseshoe Cincinnati vice president of marketing.

Previously announced Horseshoe Cincinnati hotel partners include:

• 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati
• The Cincinnatian Hotel
• Garfield Suites Hotel
• Hyatt Regency Cincinnati
• Residence Inn Marriott Cincinnati
• SpringHill Suites Cincinnati
• The Westin Cincinnati

A similar hotel and restaurant partner program at sister-property Horseshoe Cleveland has been very successful, casino officials said. To date, Horseshoe Cleveland guests have booked more than 37,000 hotel rooms and redeemed nearly $1 million in meals since the casino opened in May 2013.

Rock Gaming LLC and Caesars Entertainment Corporation are developing the $400 million downtown Cincinnati casino, which is estimated to attract more than six million visits annually.

The full-service casino will include three outward facing restaurants to engage pedestrians and support existing businesses, cultural, nightlife and sports attractions downtown.

Horseshoe will employ nearly 1,700 people at the casino, which will feature approximately 2,000 slot machines, 85 table games, and a World Series of Poker room, along with lounges, a buffet restaurant and a food court.