Surprisingly disappointed from start to finish. When we walked in, we weren't greeted, just stood there awkwardly until they acknowledged us. The burgers were just okay and greasier than expected. We ordered the End & Provençal burgers with fries and onion rings. The onion rings are different/larger than most I've had in the past. They are 90% batter and 10% onion. Highlight was the outdoor seating and the local IPA with a nice citrus/grapefruit flavor. read more

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This is one of my favorite burger restaurant in Cincinnati. They have something for everyone from burgers to chicken or salmon sandwiches to salads. So, you will not be disappointed. If you like a good salad with goat cheese then this place is for you. My favorite is the gorgonberry pecan salad. All ingredients are fresh and cooked to perfection. This place won't disappoint. Check em' out if you're looking for a good burger read more

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Wonderful restaurant, quick food, good service and drinks. Went here during a game night and it was packed, and the service was great. read more

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Turned out to be a fabulous burger place on a whim. Got in for lunch with no wait. BRU burger was very good. Mushroom and Swiss was also very good. Both were cooked to our request. Rum sour was also good. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Glad we stopped in. Would recommend. read more

Food and service was good. It's a sports bar, so not too overcrowded. I would definitely visit again. read more

Fair warning: I didn't try the burgers. But they look good, and I'll definitely come back and try. I went in here with a couple of friends to grab some drinks. This place wasn't too busy, and we were quickly welcomed. The staff were friendly, and checked on us regularly. We all got some beers and shared two appetizers- the soft pretzels and the triple dip. The triple dip was unique, and possibly my favorite. The touch with naan bread was amazing. The hummus and cheese were almost irresistible. The interiors are artsy, and the vibe is pretty laidback casual. The prices across the menu seemed reasonable too. They have vegetarian and vegan options, which was good to notice. Next time- burgers! read more

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This place is awesome. Got the triple dip, which was very good. Got a burger and it was one of the best burgers I think I ever had. If your downtown and want a good burger under $15 try it out.. Oh the fries and onion rings are good as well read more

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Horrible service. We waited 15 minutes for a beer that sat on the bar for the whole time. Our server didn't give us our food or drinks checked on us one twice once to seat us and once ti collect tip in our 1 hour experience. The food was okay but not great the Mushroom and Swiss burger was overloaded with black pepper mayo and it was overwhelming. The Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders appetizer is bad. It is just overall flavorless with parts of the insides being the texture of wet bread. read more

Really enjoyed this place. Definitely the best burger I've had and one of the best salads. I had the Bru (lamb) burger with a side Cobb salad. I would love to recreate the salad at home seeing how there's not one in atlanta. The salad portion is huge for it to be a side salad. I do have family in Indiana so if I'm ever in the area this will be a top choice. I wish I would've known about this restaurant sooner. AND the star of the show goes to the freshest onion rings I've ever tasted paired with their speciality ketchup. I mean I can brag about all 3 items for times to come! read more

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The Bru Board was phenomenal! Best thing on the menu!! My friends burger and Onion Rings were delicious from what I tasted and my Truffle White Cheddar burger was definitely amazing. We were sat outside and I love the downtown location. The issue we had was with the waitress. It was bad enough she even apologized for her own poor service at the end of the night. read more

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We're from Los Angeles and when we come to visit family near Cincinnati this is hands down our FAVORITE burger place. We never head home w/out a visit to BRU burgerServers are super friendly and accommodating with families and kids. read more

Great service, great food, reasonable prices. Love that they had a "burger snack" option for a smaller portion.

Here Bru burgers response to my concern (unmasked and unvaccinated hostess): Jenn,, Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate your concern. However, in Hamilton County and the State of Ohio, the mask mandates have been lifted. Our policy is to follow all local and state guidelines and mandates. We are doing that with our team and our guests. Some of our team members may mask up if they feel more comfortable doing so, but since this is no longer mandated we are not mandating it either. We are happy to serve you for dine in, carry out, or patio service. However, we will also be following all local and state mandates for mask requirements. read more

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Outstanding. Had a mushroom Swiss burger that was great. Service very good, will definitely be back. Thanks!

Love it! I went during burger week, and they were busy, but we had made a reservation, so we got seated pretty quickly. The food took a little while to come out, but it was worth the wait! Their special that week was the bourbon burger, and other then being a little drippy/messy, it was amazing! The fries are also fantastic. Would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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I went here for lunch and its a very good place for that. Solid burgers and even the salads very good sized and well made. Service was ok considering it was the lunch rush, prices a little on the high side for what it is. read more

I was in town on travel and needed a quick bit with a coworker before heading to the airport. The service was prompt. I opted for the Bru burger but added fresh onions and tomatoes. It was fresh, the patty needed a little extra salt but nothing I couldn't handle myself. The fresh cut fries was the winner of the show and I washed it all down with a margarita which had had a splash of st. Germain (yummy) read more

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Good go to place. Prices were reasonable. Large chicken hot sandwich. Sides are extra for some reason. Fries were actually pretty good. Comes with their own homemade ketchup. Sat at bar. Service really good. Took a while to get food once ordered and not real busy. Not loud at all. Clean. Will be back when back in Cinci. read more

Excellent food, excellent service, and very nice atmosphere! Prices were very fair! Thanks!

Had lunch here and while the waitress was friendly, she just was not a very good waitress. One order came out completely different than what was ordered. When it was brought to her attention, she seemed a bit embarrassed but didn't immediately offer to put the correct order in. We kept that wrong meal rather than waste it. A side dish was forgotten and we asked about it. It eventually came out. The service was just very slow and the place was empty. We thought maybe we wouldn't have been charged for the wrong food, but the bill came with full price for everything. read more

Great job seating our party of 15 almost right away. We were there for a late lunch on a temporarily rainy Saturday afternoon. The Beginning and the End burgers were delicious. The egg in the End burger was super delicious and perfectly cooked. The small burger also had rave reviews by my mom who is not a burger fan. I loved the fries! I love a good amount of seasoning so for me they were perfect. If you're looking to watch your sodium, ask for easy seasoning. The garlic aioli and ranch were some of the tastiest I've had in a while. The Nashville Hot chicken sandwich was okay, it had a lot of breading. Per my nephew, the patty melt was dry thus the 4 stars. The service was on point, and the server also brought us out two small bowls of fruit for the babies who wanted to be snaking while we ate. read more

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Oh wow- their Nashville chicken stuff is sooooo good!!! They have tenders and a sandwich and it's like a dry rub - so spicy and crunchy - probably one of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever had!! Loved the atmosphere and the margarita too. read more

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We had some very good burgers and drinks here, this was the best meal we had on our visit to Cincinnati. The bartenders were very nice and friendly. I will say it was pretty cold in the building. read more

Super friendly and doing limited operations during this phase of covid. Drinks were good. Food was excellent. Service was super friendly. FYI: no cigar smoking on their patiov:( read more

UPDATED! Top 3 Burger menu in City!!! BURGERS ARE AMAZING --- I BELIEVE THEY FIXED THE COLD ISSUE. (Coldest I've ever been eating inside. Not sure I want to go back unless Mike Cunningham finds a way to keep patrons comfortable when it dips below 20 degrees.) Great service! Awesome ingredients. Clearly run by a brilliant restaurantauer read more

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I dined with a friend at BRU before going to see Tootsie. Hostesses were friendly & helpful. I was seated promptly and ordered a drink while waiting. It was remade as a request for a slight change did not work. After my friend arrived, she ordered a drink as well. Ten minutes before they arrived. We ordered onion rings and they were fabulous. My friend ordered the black bean burger & it arrived cold. We sent it back. After another 25 minutes a new one came out warm. I ordered the Gorgenberry Salad & it was delicious! I ordered extra dressing which never arrived. The food here was great but the service terrible! Checks arrived with double billing each. We felt like we were a bother to the waitress. I dine at the same restaurant in Kentucky where the service matches the food - great! I will continue to go to that one but will skip the one in downtown Cincinnati! read more

We really enjoyed our lunch here at BRU! Our server was nice and attentive. I got a salad which was good but next time I would opt for a veggie burger. My boyfriend liked his burger but wasn't a huge fan of the fries - just a preference thing! I didn't love the taste of my Bloody Mary but I loved that they had their own version of one instead of just a boring mix. Overall it was good and I would like to come back another time! read more

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Delicious and flavorful Turkey Burger and Bramble on Bourbon drink!! Fries were excellent! Prompt, good quality service and pleasant servers!! Would give 5 stars but the quality is not as good on Tuesday than it was on the the weekends I went. My burger was dry and not so flavorful. read more

BRU Burger Bar - Cincinnati - Delicious Turkey Burger!! Fries were on point and tasty Bourbon drink Bramble On!! - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We enjoyed our meal here very much. The patio was packed thanks to wonderful spring weather, so we grabbed seats at the bar for lunch and relaxing. The bartender was great at helping us find local brews to try. Our fries - which we ordered as an appetizer - we're hot and delicious. The real winner were the handmade sauces. Tasty ketchup, a garlicky aoli and a chili type sauce - all addictive. We ordered two burgers and shared. They were both tasty but the medium burger was actually cooked medium well. No pink center and the meat was a little dry. This is a great group hang out joint with good - not great but good - food. read more

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It was good! Place got crowded even for a Thursday! We sat at the bar. Had a flight picked out by bar tender. Tried the gorgenberry salad (outstanding) and the portobello melt (extremely salty). It was a 3.5 out of 5. read more

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We are here on a staycation with our 6 and 7 year old kids and it was great. Very nice service and the food was solid. Kids menu selections were awesome as well! read more

Nice location in the heart of downtown and walkable distance to the sports venues. Service was very good. The server stopped by the right amount of times, came by with refills at the perfect moment without us asking. Very nice. The food was very good bar food. We opted to have an appetizer, going with the server suggested pulled pork nachos. They were very tasty and frankly all the food we needed. We took small bites from our burgers (good) and had them boxed. Her cosmo was just how she likes it (sweetened a wee bit by simple syrup) and the beer selection made me happy. We'd definitely go again if in Cincinnati again. read more

This is a great place to go for a really good burger! They have several different kinds to choose from. The fries are hand cut and perfectly cooked. The homemade ketchup, ranch and various aiolis are so delicious! The service was excellent and it has a cute esthetic. Highly recommend. read more

Solid! Loved my Melt your face burger. The burn was just right. Only negative is that sides are extra. Fortunately we only ordered one and it is perfect for sharing. Great pre-game location and atmosphere read more

Probably my fave salad ever is BRU's Sriracha Caesar teaser (lunch size). It's $6, filling, and gives you a nice capsaicin dose. ...who am I kidding though? I always end up adding a bacon burger because BRU knows how to cook a patty to perfection. They have decent gluten free hamburger buns too (and a dedicated GF menu, including vegan / meat-free burgers); they definitely put in the effort when it comes to being aware about dietary issues. It gets busy at peak downtown lunch times, but I've always had a pleasant experience here. read more

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Fast service. Great food! Look at these burgers! The Burbon burger was great. The chipotle honey bbq burger was inhaled by my 15yr old son. The onion rings are very large and come with a sweet ketchupy dipping sauce. Very casual atmosphere. Prices are very reasonable. read more

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Wonderful service! Even when they are working on a limited staff. Our waitress Miangel was so sweet and very personal. She busted her butt to take care of half the restaurant. Please make sure to ask for her the next time your in! And tip her well! We had the bourbon burger and the double bacon burger. Amazing! I want to try everything on the menu. read more

BEST ONION RINGS IN CINCY!!! While this place is obviously a burger joint - the onion rings are the big selling point for this place. My fiancé and I tried a wide range of items on the menu and it was all delicious! We started with the onion rings (obviously) and if you are a fan of fat onion rings that are mild in taste - look no further! It comes with homemade ketchup and it is delicious. Honestly, I would come here just for the drinks and the onion rings. As a cocktail, I got the botanist lemonade and it is a great option for any gin-lovers out there. It had guava puree in it so it was fruity, tart, and had a nice little kick from the gin. For the burgers, my fiancé got the BRU burger and I got the garlic three cheese. Both of these were pretty good and we added in some fries to our order. To finish off, we got the peach white chocolate bread pudding and this was to die for! I think the appetizers, drinks, and desserts are what take this place to the next level from any other burger place in the area. Would definitely recommend getting reservations for this place because it gets pretty packed - especially on the weekends. read more

If you're looking for a quick bite with a good beer selection than this is the place for you! I was traveling for work and was recommended to check out this bar and burger joint. The first thing walking in I noticed how nice and modern the restaurant was. I grabbed a seat at the bar and was handed the draft beer list. The beer selection is primarily local beers which is always a favorite for me. I ordered the blue cheese burger and was recommended the onion fries. The burger was very juicy and full of great flavor. The onion rings came with a red dipping sauce. The onion rings were very crispy and well recommended! There are about 15 different types of burgers but they also have other options. If I am ever back in town I will definitely be back! read more

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Service was great, food was hot and fresh. We enjoyed our burgers and fries as well as a milkshake. The homemade ketchup was a nice surprise as well. If we're ever back we will visit again. read more