Such a great spot, especially before a show at the Aronoff Center. The burgers were so good and a great size. I'm a sucker for ranch and theirs was exactly what I was hoping for. The mocktails were delicious, and my husband loved both the Old Fashioned and the seasonal chocolate-covered one they had for Valentine's. It was busy and a bit on the smaller side, but service was quick and attentive..we had drinks, an app, and dinner and were in and out in under an hour. The vibe feels upscale but the prices are super reasonable. Definitely a new downtown go-to! read more

Bourbons Craft Kitchen And Bar - Tuna Appetizer - great portion size for splitting and seasoned with black salt. - Beer Bar Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good ambiance. Our server was very nice. The food was very good. The crab cakes were definitely not the style I'm accustomed to, but they were tasty. At $25, my Old Fashioned wasn't all that great. It's not an extensive menu of food. Three apps, an old fashioned and a bottle of prosecco plus tip came out to $170. For that price I'd probably go somewhere else, but for an elegant night out it's worth a stop. read more

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Our service was the bomb! Thanks to Spencer for making my girls birthday such a fun time! He is super talented with offering some great cocktails and listening to what customers like! Outdoor patio is all set for seating. Cigar menu still on deck as well. Thanks BCK! We'll be back! read more

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Restaurant serving classic American fare, literally in Downtown Cincy. Wings with the dry rub were good, but nothing exceptional if I have to be honest. Our server was friendly and joking with us, and the overall ambiance was relaxed, perfect for a friend night out when you don't have high expectations on food. read more

Bourbons Craft Kitchen And Bar - Beer Bar Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We stopped by on Saturday afternoon after walking around downtown, it was hot so we needed an ice cold place to recover & enjoy a late lunch. We were welcomed from the time we walked in, allowed us to review menu & then were seated right away. JD took care of us, & went with the berry & goat cheese salad and the All American burger with fries. Our food came out of the kitchen minutes later. The salad was delicious, really refreshing on a hot day and the burger was just right l, crispy bacon, the fries hot from the oven. Overall a great lunch in Downtown Cincinnati. read more

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Stopped in on a whim and I truly believe this is how you find the best spots ever. Highly recommend making a reservation as there's not a ton of seating. I started with the bourbon espresso martini...WHAT!!! OMG! Yes yes and yes. Idk if it was the bourbon or the baileys but this was the best cocktail I've had in a while. But the reason I will be coming back again and again...the dry rub wings. Never have I had a wing packed with so much flavor! Perfect crispness, and seasoned to perfection. It's a very chill spot with dim lights but tons of TVs around if you're into sports. Just do yourself a favor and make the reservation now! read more

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We stopped in before a show near by for dinner around 545 on a weekday. The place was happening, but not full. We were seated right away, but the service was very slow. Took us about 25 minutes to get our drinks and then another 30 for our burger and chicken/waffles. Can't say we were checked on often either. In fact, we couldn't even wave down our server when needed. The food, on the other hand, was magnificent. The truffle and Gouda burger was delicious! The flavors went so well together and it was also cooked perfectly. The bacon jam added so much. I'd 100% order this again! Chicken and waffles was great too. The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Ambiance is that of a high end tavern, so nothing special but nice enough. We do think the food prices were a tad on the high side for the service and ambiance, but overall not too bad. read more

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Cool atmosphere with techno-style music and a vibe that lands somewhere between a bar, nightclub, and restaurant. Great bourbon selection, plus plenty of cocktails and wine options. We sat near the bar and were served by the bartender--service was fantastic. And the food? Delicious. Walking distance to the Taft. Definitely a spot worth checking out. read more

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The food here is excellent!! Ambiance gave off an upscale Bourbon vibe, service with class, and menu items with unbelievable prices! Stopped in for dinner while in town for the start of baseball season and I am so glad we came across this gem! Located just walking distance from the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown, the store front was instantly inviting. The gents who welcomed us were friendly and helpful. Menu items included chicken, waffles, steaks, and burgers. A variety of good libations listed on the drink menu. We tried a few different cocktails paired with our entrees. I had the Calabrian Chicken and Burrata entree which comes with Smashed Fingerling Potatoes, Crispy Chicken, Calabrian Chili, Burrata, Crispy Prosciutto, and Broccolini. It was probably the best chicken dish I've ever had! Serving comes fairly large. I also had a martini. Definitely a place to visit again and try other menu items! read more

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We thought we'd give Burger Week a shot. We didn't get very far, but we did start at Bourbons Craft Kitchen and Bar. It was a great start... we should have kept going. The restaurant is plush (tufted 'leather' seating and fancy chandeliers) and fun with animal heads (pretty sure they're not real) on the walls. Our waitress was very welcoming. Because we are good stewards of Burger Week, we ordered Dynamite Shrimp to start. This was a solid app with a kick. I also ordered a Bourbon Espresso Martini. I opted for the Burger Week special - Boursin Burger: Pretzel Bun, 100% beef patty, boursin cheese, black pepper aioli, arugula, candied red onion, sautéed mushrooms and tomato. Yum! Mark ordered the In 'N Out - American Cheese, pickles, mustard, fancy sauce, flat top onions on a brioche bun. We lived in California for seven years. I think he was getting a bit nostalgic. He very much enjoyed his burger. Would we come back? Absolutely. read more

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This is a very nice looking place inside. The server was super friendly and the food is definitely unique! However, it does take some time for your food to be brought up to your table since it is freshly made. Definitely a must swing by if you are in the area. read more

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Great food and a nice atmosphere but pricey and everything costs extra. There are no sides included with the entrees. Portions are small. Only the burgers come with a small side of fries. $8 for bread. We ordered the Gouda burger ($20) and wild mushroom truffle spaghetti with prosciutto crumbles. Both tasted great but $27 pasta should include a side. Service was pretty good considering they had a large group to serve as well. read more

Bourbons Craft Kitchen And Bar - Wild mushroom truffle spaghetti with prosciutto: WHITE PORT TRUFFLE CREAM SAUCE, SAUTEÈD WILD MUSHROOMS, SPAGHETTI, CRISPY PROSCIUTTO - Beer Bar Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Love the food and drinks. The server we had was so sweet and gave good recommendations.

Stopped by for a quick bite to eat, this place is pretty cool they have a real good whiskey menu and you can also purchase some cigars and smoke them outside. I had the Gouda cheeseburger on a lettuce bun with sweet potatoes fries and both were very good. Will def be back to try other things! read more

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Service was good. Went before a concert. Was seated on time for our reservation. Food was above average but not memorable.

This place surprised us a lot we picked it for their whiskey flights but their food was so good! The poutine fries were so addictive, their burgers were so well made and we also tried their short rib ragu and it took us all by surprise how great that dish was. read more

10/10 or higher. We LOVE the Middletown branch and thought we would try Cincy before a show at Taft. Make reservations and make them early, this is a very popular place. The food was AMAZING. Short Rib Ragu...to die for. Wings with Grippos dry rub, excellent. Salmon...oh the salmon is very good. The only thing I did not care for is the sweet potato curry soup. Just not my thing. Service was top notch. This place punches above their weight class. Check them out. read more

We went to Bourbon's Craft Kitchen & Bar on the last night of Cincy Burger Week. I had read through all the burgers being offered that week and their Boursin Burger was high on my list of ones that I wanted to try. The restaurant is really cute with splashes of bright colors and lots of natural sunlight. I love the modern chandeliers. Between the decor and the downtown location, I was surprised they were playing country music; it really didn't hit the vibe. Our server was helpful and attentive and we even had two other people (I assume managers) check in on our table. The only snag we ran into is that I asked for no mushrooms and they still came on my burger. My husband and I both ordered the specialty burger: boursin cheese, black pepper aioli, arugula, candied red onion, mushrooms, and tomato on a pretzel bun. It was a bit messy to eat, but totally worth it! Before we left, the manager stopped back for a 2nd time and gave us a suggestion of what to try the next time we came in. I think we'll have to go back and try those tacos. read more

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Staff was inviting. Very good cocktails. Burger was awesome. Wonderful to sub I. The goat and berry salad.

This may have been my favorite restaurant in the area during my visit. Extremely welcoming/hospitable staff and the food was delicious! Our server, JD, knew the menu very well and provided excellent service with a smile from start to finish. We ordered the Brussels sprouts for an app (omg I loveeee Brussels), Faroe Salmon (beautiful char, velvety whipped potatoes, addicting Asian slaw), all American burger with bacon (inhaled so had to be good). Too hot to drink so water was good enough for us. No dessert or other extras seeing as though we were on a time crunch for a wedding that evening. Looking forward to returning and trying some other items. The other tables plates looked so so so good too. read more

My pasta dish was cooked to perfection, with a generous amount of chicken. The old fashioned was well balanced. Outside setting is very cozy, with music loud enough that doesn't feel you a just setting by the street. The service, however, was rather slow. read more

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Walked over from the expo today. A great place to eat, food was excellent and service great. Would have liked to sit at the bar to sample the bourbon, but running tomorrow. Will visit again read more

We had a great first time experience. My initial impression was the sophistication of the room. The decor was simple but unique. I especially loved the blue seats in the booth. Our server was personable and funny. He helped us select items that we would enjoy. My husband ordered the flight of bourbons. Since I don't drink bourbon, I opted for a signature cocktail. The drinks did not disappoint. For my meal, I ordered the birria tacos. Yet another win. Lastly, my husband was given a surprise treat for his birthday. Everything was so perfect and put us on the path for a great evening. read more

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Such a cute little place in downtown Cincy! We tried this restaurant for a friends birthday and it did not disappoint. Austin was our server and brought all the vibes! Let me start by saying all of the appetizers we tried were sooo good! The shrimp was one of the best "dynamite/ bang-bang" shrimps I've ever had. The batter was absolutely delicious! My friends loved the poutine and the potstickers were good as well. The espresso martini was your typical flavor. I really liked the dry rub wings but thought they could lighten up on the dry rub. It was almost too much of the seasoning on those. Some of my friends tried the spiritless raspberry margarita and said it tasted spiked although it wasn't and they thought the salted caramel waffle and ice cream was just okay. I got the cheesecake and loved it! The only negative was it took 30 plus minutes for the cheesecake to come out and it wasn't chilled. Overall, I would come back again. They also have happy hour M-F 3-6pm. read more

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Food and cocktails were excellent, our service - provided by Spenser - was absolutely OUTSTANDING. Super-friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, even prepared our second round of drinks himself. Our first time in Cincinnati, we really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return to the city and this establishment!! read more

Just to expensive, Bru burger is way better, place is small, staff seemed bothered,didn't refill drinks unless asked, , when marky marks burger chain failed, I guess they thought they would raise prices and it would go better. read more

Very friendly, knowledgeable service and a tremendous selection of rare bourbon. And a tasty burger. They were busy at lunch but they had plenty of space at the bar. read more

Bourbons Craft Kitchen And Bar - Hard to find whiskey. - Beer Bar Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Visited for the first time and this will be our go to spot from now on. We had the prosciutto truffle pasta and it was the best pasta dish I've ever had! Joshua had great recommendations for other dishes that we are looking forward to trying next time. read more

I was so hunger I didn't get a chance to snap a picture of the truffle gouda burger.... The burger was fresh and full of flavor... The over all restaurant was your typical bar restaurant with decent food... No one was disappointed with their meal so I guess it was cool or everyone was just really hungry... read more

We visited the Bourbon Kitchen in Cincinnati for dinner one evening after trying the one in Middletown months prior. This location had just opened so we were a little nervous, but the food & service did not disappoint. We started with the dynamite shrimp which was amazing! I chose a different burger in Cincinnati than I did in Middletown; the truffle & Gouda burger. It was super yummy! Their cocktail menu is upscale, had the old fashioned made with buffalo trace bourbon. The ambiance was really neat with red leather booths and really cool chandeliers! Fun atmosphere and feels more upscale but without paying high end restaurant prices. Definitely a more fancy burger joint! Our server was friendly and did a great job! read more

Bourbons Craft Kitchen And Bar - Old fashioned - Beer Bar Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

The service was good but food came out way too fast! We had lots of plates on our very small table. Food was good, but slow down ;)

I'm not joking when I say this is the best burger in the city. They are always SO juicy but not sloppy. They season them very well and the toppings/bun are premium and fresh. Cooked to medium every time. Highly recommend the All American and the Grippos burger! They have sweet potato waffle fries and "crunchy coating" type fries that are always fresh and very crispy. They also season these very well with salt. There is an extensive liquor and beer selection and their cocktail menu is pretty good! On top of it all, the service is fantastic and I like the atmosphere! A little bit of an interesting choice with the slight country theme mixed with upscale, but it oddly works. Overall give this restaurant a 9.5/10 and it's a must try if you're downtown for a show or game! read more

Bourbons Craft Kitchen And Bar - Grippos burger with fries and a mule - Beer Bar Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We had concert tix and went to eat rather late. I was concerned and actually rather upset that we wouldn't be able to eat and get to the theater on time. I was deliciously proven wrong! The server was very attentive and asked her manager to help ensure we got out on time. The whiskey menu was impressive, and lots of great craft beers. And don't be discouraged by the relatively small menu--they aren't trying to be all things to all people and they're focused on getting it right. Can't recommend this restaurant enough. read more

Had such a wonderful experience celebrating my boyfriend's birthday! It was quick service but our server was very sweet and they gave us a free dessert for the birthday! We got the shrimp appetizer which was lovely and split 2 burgers (the grippos and truffle) which were both super tasty! The atmosphere was charming and had a great bourbon collection. read more

Bourbons Craft Kitchen And Bar - Dynamite Shrimp - Beer Bar Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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We had a very good meal in a pleasant atmosphere. Ever as the place filled up after 6PM we could still easily converse across the table. That is not something one can take for granted these days. We were also thoroughly satisfied with the attentive service we received. If I find myself back in downtown Cincinnati, I would absolutely return. read more

Great food, my brother said his burger was in the top five burgers of all time. My mom and I had delicious pasta. We all agree the Brussels sprouts were delicious. Our waiter was really kind and offered suggestions. read more

Right from the moment you walk in that smells are amazing. Food was great. Service was great. Any ambience tipped it off.

Has dinner before a show at the Taft Theater. We were quickly greeted by the hostess and seated right on time. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. I had the chicken Gouda truffle sandwich with fries and my husband had the chicken and waffles. My sandwich was warm at best as well as the fries. The sandwich fell apart as soon as I tried to cut it in half. The chicken strips were tough, too much sauce made the bun soggy, very little Gouda or bacon jam. If we had more time I would have asked for something else. I can see why there were so many tables available when other restaurants in the area were booked. read more

Food is terrific, I've been many times and always get the Truffle Gouda Burger with sweet potato fries. I've even brought my family and they enjoyed the menu as well. Service was great, the waiters are pros. And the ambiance is great, whether you're sitting in a booth, at the bar or next to the window. read more

Tried them for the first time during Wing Week and was not disappointed! Wings were huge (6 for $8) and flavorful (Korean BBQ) with plenty of sauce. We also split a queso poutine which was great. Ordered take out this time around but will definitely be back to dine in, especially during happy hour. read more