We went to celebrate a birthday and a birthday announcement with our friends. The food was amazing, but the service was even better! Brandie was amazing with everyone! She made us feel like she was just there to take care of us. She became part of our experience! Thanks for making our day great, Brandie! read more

I had a great time here the food was good and fresh and the service was great. For food I had the alligator, blackened catfish basket, fried green tomatoes, truffle Mac and cheese, Etouffe, and Pasta Monica. For drinks I had the hurricane, the espresso martini, I left my heart in Nola and sazerac. The alligator had good flavor but it was a tad bit tough. The fried green tomatoes were thin and I was not expecting that. The pasta, Mac and mussels had very good flavor. The blacked fish could have had more flavor in my opinion. My favorite drink was the espresso martini. It was one of the best I've ever had. read more

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This past Friday night was my first visit to BrewRiver. Since I have been to New Orleans in the past and loved the food, I was looking forward to the Shrimp Po' Boy on the menu. I sat in the bar so I could watch the band Mystic Mile perform, and they were great. I wish I could say as much for my Po' Boy. As shown in the photo, it was huge! As soon as I saw it, I knew I was going to need to eat some of it with a fork before I could get it down to being a manageable sandwich, especially since it had 13 nice-sized pieces of breaded shrimp. There was so much on the French bread roll that I could not even see the roll. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and tasty, and the homemade pickle slices added a nice touch. However, once I got to the point of trying to eat it as a sandwich, I was very disappointed to find that the roll had a hard crust and tough interior. It definitely was not crisp on the outside with a flaky, paper-thin crust and airy on the inside, which is how Po' Boy rolls were in NOLA. I took two bites of the roll and decided I would finish the shrimp with a fork. I ordered the Bananas Foster bread pudding for dessert. It had a great flavor, but the banana pieces were hard, like biting into an undercooked carrot. Overall the bar service was good, but the food quality was mixed since it tasted great but had some big flaws. BTW, if you're a big fan of root beer, try their draft root beer. It was extremely tasty. I wanted so much for this to be a great experience, but I have yet to decide if I'll return to give them another try. read more

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen - BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Headed here again to celebrate New Orleans and mardi gras They have a special Mardi Gras menu The food service and atmosphere are top notch I highly recommend the sassy Fiona to drink We must love it we keep coming back read more

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Not true Nola food. Portions are a lot smaller than in Nola also. Not true ettufa. Service is great. Good ambiance read more

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Solid bunch spot with seemingly authentic creole food, brought to you by an authentically-trained chef. The brunch is SO good! That's most worth coming in for, based on our (as well as friebds') experiences. read more

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First thing I will say is that the service at BrewRiver is great. The staff is very friendly and you can tell they really like where they work. I do wish the ambiance is a little more on theme, but it's still very nice and has plenty of seating. The food is unfortunately 50/50. The gumbo poutine app we got was incredible - I could eat that forever. My shrimp po' boy was very good. The chicken dinner, however, left much to be desired. The chicken was too sweet and there wasn't enough variety in the rest of the dish to balance it. I have been here before and loved the food, but this was my friend's first impression and it unfortunately didn't resonate. Maybe just stick to the seafood or New Orlean's inspired dishes only, and you'll be good! read more

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First time there we did the tasting menu Easter Sunday. We loved it! The atmosphere, the music, the food & service-all great. A real fun place! The Gumbo was perfect. I may have just that next time but FOMO may kick in. The Eggs St Charles with Goetta were yummy -great Goetta! The jambalaya was as authentic as everything else. The Bananas, Foster, bread pudding and dark chocolate brownie we're just the right ending to such a terrific meal. Try this place! read more

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We came here on a Sunday evening for live music, but were disappointed to find that the band advertised on the website wasn't the one playing. For food, we tried the alligator with waffle and the shrimp étouffée. Unfortunately, both dishes were pretty underwhelming. The étouffée was extremely salty and the alligator was tough. The standout was the waffle, which was thick, soft, and crispy all at once. Overall, it ended up being an average to below-average dining experience. Not a place I'd rush back for. read more

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen - Alligator and Waffle - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Highly recommend the Alligator and Waffle. It was a delicious meal after a play at The Arinoff. read more

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen - ALLIGATOR AND WAFFLE WHITE TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE ETOUFFEE SHRIMP & ANDOUILLE - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We order too much because we wanted to try multiple items. Everything was delicious. We will have to go back to explore more of the menu!

My favorite place in the city to listen to music and have a great meal! The service is always top notch read more

Enjoyed a great Sunday brunch! Enjoyed the Ohio Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Fried Chicken, Biscuits & Gravy. Everything was delicious! One of the best chicken sandwiches I've had in a while. read more

We decided to have our rehearsal dinner at BrewRiver. It was awesome! The staff was amazing and bent over backwards for us. They were very aware of the rhythm of the party and brought the food out accordingly. There was plenty of food, perfect temperature, and of course delicious. We were in the side room that sat about 30 people, and the ambiance in the room was wonderful. There was even live jazz playing out at the bar. I highly recommend. read more

Loveeeeeed the food here! Definitely coming back to try all the food items! Decided to come here to Restaurant week. It was so nice outside. We got a table outside, so it was really casual. Inside the ambience includes some live music at the bar and is a little bit more intimate at the dining area. Got the chicken and sausage gumbo as a starter and the pasta Monika as the small plate. For dessert, we got the banana bread pudding. First off, the gumbo was my absolute favorite. So much flavor and spices, and it came out hot and perfect. I wish I had the option of having it as a giant bowl. The pasta Monica was also very delicious. I didn't really taste basil, but there was spinach and the sauce was very creamy and thick. It also says small plate so I was worried it would not be enough, but this was actually the perfect amount to fill you up.and then finally the dessert. Oh that came out warm gooey and absolutely perfect just the right amount of the caramel sauce and whipped cream. Service was a bit slow for a Wednesday evening. Took a while for the sever to come out after being seated and again afegetting drink orders in but it was such a nice day out and wasn't that much of a bother, though we were starting to get hungry. However, the gumbo definitely held us over well until the main dish came out. Everyone on staff was really friendly and apologetic of the weight so that was really really nice. Drinks were not that amazing it felt more like a bar while drink than a cocktail. I felt they had to substitute a lot of things that were in the menu or description and wish they had asked first if you're okay with it vs doing it so you could get something else if needed. For example, there was no cucumber on the Pimm's Cup and they had added limes and cherries, not just lemon. I'm not a huge citrus flavor person. It was still refreshing I just may have gotten something else. on Wednesdays they have $3 martinis, half-price bottles of wine and $2 off any bar drinks for an all day happy hour special which is a nice benefit of going on Wednesdays. Overall, I left very satisfied with my food and really want to come back to try all the other delicious sounding entrées. As I looked around the tables at what other people ordered it looks like the portions are all the good value. I really want to try the Creole jambalaya, the shrimp and grits, mussels, and the Creole étouffée. I will definitely be back! read more

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We walked in and we're greeted by the sound of a live polka sounding band playing and the bartender coming up to the hostess stand and it was the weirdest interaction I've experienced walking into a restaurant. The guy asked if we had a reservation in a very clearly not busy restaurant on a Sunday afternoon. We said that we did not have one and he said, "okay so what's going on here?" We said, "what do you mean what's going on? We would like a table?" And he said, "oh. Ok." And then walked away. He looked as if he was hungover or didn't sleep well or something, but ... you're at work? Sooooo put on your best acting skills and be friendly and polite to customers walking in the doors of the restaurant? Just a thought. Just very odd experience and I'm surprised we didn't walk out with that being the initial interaction. Anyways. The hostess came over and sat us at a table for two and we had some late lunch/ brunch with a great waitress. The Bloody Mary was topped with olives and bacon, pretty standard taste for a Bloody Mary, no complaints, nothing special. The Eggs sardou was a dish recommended by our waitress, and I can see why. The eggs were perfectly poached paired with artichoke hearts, creamed spinach and crispy potatoes to complement the meal. This was fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone going there. We also ordered the Eggs st. Charles dish. It was good, and the biscuit was fluffy and tasted heavenly with the jam that came alongside it. I'd consider ordering a plate of biscuit from there because they were so delicious. Overall, great food, great waitress, meh to the guy bartender with lighter hair and pierced ears. read more

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My favorite restaurant. I eat hear at least once a month even though it takes 30-35 minutes to drive there. I love Cajun/Creole food. My favorite dish is the Etoufee (I usually get the shrimp version). My husband loves the Alligator & Waffle and Pasta Monica. Many choices from mild to spicy. Also great beer list. Great service and atmosphere. My only suggestion would be offer Red Beans & Rice. read more

10/13/2024. Visited Brew River for the first time. Service , ambiance, and food were all good. I was a bit disappointed that the cheese spread appetizer came with crackers instead of the 16 Brixx Crostini advertised on the menu, but maybe that's a Cajun thing. This place is a good choice for a nice evening out. read more

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is such a fun and tasty place to eat! It feels like you're in New Orleans, right in Cincinnati. The music is really cool, and the place has a relaxed, cozy vibe. The food is full of flavor. I had the Pasta Monica with shrimp--so creamy and delicious! There's also jambalaya and po' boys if you want to try something a little spicy. And don't miss dessert--the bananas foster bread pudding is super sweet and amazing. I also tried the Hurricane cocktail--it was fruity and fun, just like something you'd get on Bourbon Street! The people who work there are super nice and make you feel right at home. If you want yummy food, great drinks, and a chill spot to hang out, BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is the place to go! read more

Our server was amazing! Upon learning this was our first visit, she went through the menu with recommendations. Side note: if your server makes recommendations, get that thing! They've tasted everything on the menu, so they know what's up. She said the chef is straight from NOLA - and you can taste it! R had fried catfish, which is one of his favorites. I had the pasta Monica. If you love creole (or want to try it) definitely give them a visit. read more

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My wife and I made a dinner reservation. There was live music from a quartet of musicians covering Grateful Dead, CSN and other great songs. Mollie our server was friendly, helpful and attentive but not intrusive. I enjoyed blackened catfish served on a bed of seasoned fries. My wife had the Pasta Monica. Both were delicious. Also had smoked Gouda & Pimento cheese, pickled vegetables and Chicken Gumbo appetizers. Finished with Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. read more

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Took my husband for his birthday. The service was very attentive and the food quality was yummy. The etouffe was especially good

We came here for a reception after my uncle's funeral service. I think we had the whole place booked, or at least most of it. The staff were super kind, and helpful and professional. Drinks and food service were handled so well. We just had a buffet: salad, crackers and pimento cheese, fish and chips, and jambalaya. But man, it was a good buffet. Every single thing was great: thick chunks of tender fish, perfectly fried. Really good seasoned fries. Remoulade and tartar sauce that were clearly house-made and tasty. A nice fresh salad with house-made croutons, and a pimento cheese dip (it may originally have been a ball, but I didn't see it right away.) Cool place, with lots of nooks and crannies, and a couple of big rooms we used, plus the bar area. Decent parking (be careful pulling in and out, it's right on the road.) Good music, which they turned down when our guitar-playing friend started up. A pleasant end to a sad day. A really good way to catch up with family, in a good venue, with good food. Oh, and a good wine and beer selection. Plus mixed drinks etc., but I didn't partake of those sections. I did glance at the regular food menu and saw plenty of things I would have tried. read more

This place is super delicious and WAY underrated. If you need a southern food fix, this is the spot. The gumbo was delicious, and the chicken meal served with homemade catsup what?! Oh and they had live music? We want to go back. read more

We had the GF fried oysters, GF blackened catfish and Fried Tomatoes appetizer were so good. Our waiter David was great and provided wonderful service. We will be back again. read more

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The food I thought was very good. My husband disagreed but expect dinner to be 2-3 hours as the wait staff is slow, rude and so was the hostess helping (setting new tables). We sat for 30 minutes trying to get wait staffs attention for Togo boxes. They were trying to train a new girl and could have had her helping with service, bar etc on a NYE evening. We tried ordering more drinks 2x and they said "oh we're slammed, bar is super slow" when the restaurant was only half full, the restaurant is managed very very poorly. This restaurant needs to step it up on service if they want repeat visitors. read more

You should definitely check this place out. Really good food. Laid back vibe. The staff is The Best. Our bartender, Ney, can mix a cocktail and she's sooooo much fun. Live music? Yes! Every night. Even Sunday brunch. Do this! read more

We just moved to the area and been wanting to check this place out since it's so close to where we live. I dined at BrewRiver, but at their old location. So I was excited to check out them out here. We went on Valentines Day. They were booked solid so the only availability was the bar area which was fine with us since we did not make any reservations and there was plenty of seating (since we got there early). A live band was just setting up so I was excited to listen. They had one menu for Valentines Day special and their drink menu had so much to offer! From specialty cocktails, wine, beers on tap and more. Here's what we ordered: Chahalem Pinot Noir (Me to start off with) Esoteric Chrysallis (Mr order this) Blackened salmon (My order) Creole jambalaya (Mr wanted this so bad) La Posta Tinto red blend (After I had my meal) Chicory coffee crème brûlée (Our Dessert) The food was good! The salmon had a good sear but I wished it was cooked alittle longer, so that it was flaky. My Mr raves about their Jambalaya. It's the only place he feels it's the best in the area. Even our dessert was divine. I really love the atmosphere. Laid back and has the historical feel with a hint of southern. I would say that I I want to come back and try their fried chicken! Great service, drinks and food! I'm a fan! read more

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We oddly had not been to the new location of BrewRiver yet. We had heard that they were struggling a little bit with loss of their lease at Sonder Brewery, so we made a point to go support them. We were there on a Wednesday night and the place was hopping, which is great. Wednesdays are also $3 martini nights, and they were good! We started with the poutine and I had the muffaletta sandwich, both were tasty. I'm also happy to report their ketchup is much better than it used to be. Our server had the whole room, which was a lot, but she hustled her butt off. The ambiance is a little bit of everything, and depending what you're looking for, they have it. There are romantic booths, large tables, outside dining, and a lively bar area. Go there and support this great, local place! read more

EVERYTHING was amazing. Food, service, ambiance. I can not say enough good about this place and we WILL be back.

Giving a four because the fries were lukewarm and limp however Melissa our bartender and server was great. The gumbo was so darn delicious. The chicken was very good my husband loved his burger. Happy Hour the best. read more

There is plenty of parking in the nearby lot. Interior is decorated whimsically with Nee Orleans references. Arrived and were quickly seated near the bar just in time for live music. The live music schedule is posted on their website. Ordered drinks, a Delta Queen and their take on an Old Fashioned, which were delicious. Would come back just for this; both were as described and well made. For dinner, we ordered a bowl of gumbo, truffle Mac & Cheese, gumbo, Shrimp étouffée, and jambalaya. Truffle Mac & Cheese was served room temp to cold in some spots; this was corrected once we informed our server. The bowl of gumbo, served with rice was flavorful. The shrimp étouffée was served with a base of sausage, this was surprising from the way the menu is worded, but overall very good. The jambalaya was good but preferred other selections much better. read more

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If you are looking for something other than Mexican or Chinese food then come to New Orleans in Cincinnati. Etouffee sauce was so rich with the andouille sausage and shrimp. Although a small plate had huge flavor. The creole jambalaya was also packed with flavor with a ton of rice. The pickled vegetables were a surprise of spices and had us looking for a similar recipe to make at home. The alligator was a white meat covered in a hot spicy creole coating. To top off my birthday we got the banana foster bread pudding and I must say probably the best I have had in quite a white. It was hot and moist and sweet. I would like to go back in the spring or summer to try their Sunday brunch on the patio. We couldn't really hear the band because we did not sit at the bar. The parking lot needs paved but with nicer weather one may not notice it that much. The menu could use more selections but over all great food. Be sure to make reservations. read more

Had high hopes for this place. A combination of food and managent serve as the reasons that I was underwhelmed. The food options are kinda exciting. Not very spicy but Representative of creole options. They prep the bases before hand and then add the proteins in to order. It seems the idea is that the hot base is supposed to cook the protein. In my case, the base didn't cook the shrimp and I was served a partially cooked shrimp. We brought this to the wait staff and managers attention. The manager didn't seem to really care. A low quality apology and an offer to order something else. Maybe I am being extreme but this should call for comping a dish or a couple of drinks on the house. The restaurant it self is spacious and large. Casual atmosphere. Pretty loud. read more

After a long day without much food my partner and I met up for an early dinner here, and had a pretty good meal. There was some very loud singing going on in the entryway / bar area, as in walking in I was stunned people would choose to sit in that same room. The singer had a great voice, the piano sounded great, but the volume was so loud on the speakers that you could hear it in the last corner of the restaurant. So we chose to set a little farther away. Service was polite, efficient, maybe not exactly warm, but I'm not there to make a friend. The real reason we chose this spot is because my partner had been craving fried green tomatoes and there's sounded really tasty, and I'd had their food at the old gastropub and new it was pretty damn tasty. The fried green tomatoes were no exception, though the breading is not what either of us were used to with fried green tomatoes it definitely worked, creating a flavorful gritty crispy crunch around the fleshy green tomatoes. I got the muffaletta, once I found out it was served hot, and she got a thing of etouffee, and they both came out in very gigantic servings. That was a very good thing, because they were also both very tasty. So why only four stars? There's a lot of good things here right? The entire time there was a light flickering at us, we asked if we could have the light fixed, the woman came over, turn the light off then turn the light back on and said okay it's fixed and then it proceeded to flicker out us again, so we asked to be moved and we were told there weren't any other spaces that we could sit in unless we wanted to sit next to the loud singer and piano. So we sat there with the light flickering, enjoying a good meal, and then got dessert to go, leaving club Brewriver behind. read more

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen - Muffaletta, served hot and delicious (and greasy) - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was a first time visit for us and probably won't be going back any time soon. The mimosa and beermosa were good, as was the chicken and waffles, but my husband's Jambalaya was not as authentic as he would've liked and did not contain enough meat for his liking. Service could've been much better. We were checked on once, and by that time, we were already wrapping up. The inside environment was much better, livelier than the outside and felt like it could've been better. read more

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen - Chicken and Waffles - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Part New Orleans cuisine. I tried the Pasta Monica with shrimp, very good and the sauce was deliciously awesome, also the Jambalaya and it was good but between the two I would vote for the pasta. Decor is nice and the seats are comfortable. Great note, parking is vast and Free!! I believe you will enjoy it read more

The reason for this 1 star is that we were never served. We joined friends at their table, but no one ever came to take our food order or drink order, though we were initially told someone would come. This was on a Fri evening. My spouse eventually went up to the bar and ordered drinks, but no one ever brought them to us (our table was right in front of the bar). Spouse returned to bar 15-20 mins later and asked bartender if he'd forgotten us.... Only then did he give us our drinks. Yeah.... NO. read more

Neither my lady nor I had been since they opened this newer location, and since we just moved to the area, it gave us a perfect excuse to go. No excuse not to, right? But something tells me we'll be going back pretty soon because we definitely loved it. We went on Valentines Day and tables were booked solid... But the bar area was available, which we were fine with, because it was very nice and a live band were setting up nearby. Our server/bartender was very friendly and attentive, getting our drink order pretty quickly. My lady had a pinot noir and I had an Esoteric Chrysallis. They had a special menu for the day and everything looked really good. My lady decided on the blackened salmon while I was all about the creole jambalaya. We hardly waited at all for our dinners, even with it being busy, and both our dishes looked fantastic. My lady kinda wished her salmon were cooked a little longer but my jambalaya was epic. We kept smelling their fried chicken, which is a dish they're known for, so we may have to try that next time. We decided to finish the experience with some dessert, namely the chicory coffee crème brûlée, paired with a glass of La Posta tinto for her and an Abita Mardi Gras bock for me. Plus it gave us an reason to stay longer and listen to the band. They were really good. I could absolutely see us coming back here again. Why not since we now live in the area, right? But even if we didn't live here, I'd make the drive back here, because it's that good. read more

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I have been to the French Quarter 8 times in my life. So I was not expecting that level food that I have had in New Orleans. The Shrimp Etouffee I had was inedible. Server was polite and did a good job. My beer was completely flat. I had high hopes but this is not the place. read more