Tried Rubys again after my first bad experience and I am sold! This time I sat in the bar area which was so nice and relaxing. The vibes were great and I loved the piano player! I tried the steak and lobster special with mashed potatoes and asparagus. All of it was perfectly cooked. The lobster was juicy and the steak was tender with great flavor. I will be back! read more

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Steak, lobster, asparagus and mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I have been a great fan of Jeff Ruby's restaurants for decades, beginning with the Precinct in 1985, and have had great food and impeccable service. However, on my most recent visit to the Steakhouse in downtown Cincinnati, I had a different experience with the food. While the service was warm and friendly, I experienced a situation with my meal. I ordered the Filet Scampi (6oz filet, garlic herb shrimp, potato gnocchi). I asked for my filet to be medium with very little pink. It arrived rare, with deep red in the center and without a garnish as if someone had whisked it out way before it's time. Our server quickly took it back to the kitchen and returned with a garnished plate. Unfortunately, the steak this time was well done and tough. This was such a disappointment, as I had dined at this location previously and had wonderful experiences. Previously, the filet cut like butter and was perfect. On this visit, it was undercooked and without garnish (see photos), and then overcooked but arrived topped with garnish. I really couldn't eat it. Thankfully, the shrimp were in great shape. Again, the server stepped in and offered to make it right. At this point, my dinner companions were done with their meal, so she offered to give me a filet to take home, which I gratefully accepted. I began the meal with a fabulous blue crab bisque and classic Caesar salad that were both wonderful. Note that the bisque is quite filling on its own. Our server provided a wonderful table-side prepared Bananas Foster dessert for the birthday celebration, which totally made the evening a success. I understand that restaurants can have bad days, and when that occurs, great service can lift the experience. Our server saved the day when the kitchen failed to show up. read more

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I was unable to seated as a walk in Saturday night 8/1/2026. Called for a reservation for 1 on Sunday 8/2/3026 they told me nothing until 9:45 PM so I reserved for 2 on Open Table for 7:30 PM, woo hoo My server appeared to be interested in maximizing my check. First I ordered an Old Fashion. While I didn't explicitly name the Old Fashion on the cocktail menu I received the drink with many ice cubes. When I questioned she said that since I didn't order the one of the menu they use scooped ice, The true disappointment came when my drink was priced above the one on the menu. I ordered. While enjoying my crab bisque which was delightful I heard the bar tender share the special of the evening which included a salad, a 6oz. filet, petite lobster tail, mashed potatoes and asparagus, I subsequently asked about the special and canceled my original entree which was $28 more, no salad and no potatoes. I absolutely enjoyed my food and the ambiance not sure I had the best beautifully dressed server, read more

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Jeff Ruby's had great service, really made me feel taken care of. The hosts and waiters are well dressed and attentive. We shared these dishes between 2 and had more to take for home as we were full. Our faves were the Ruby roll, and the Australian ribcap wagyu. Love the variety in the menu. They served us truffle butter and regular butter with our bread baked fresh from a local bakery. The restaurant looks really lavish, and all guests are dressed for their sunday best. Tip: keep the truffle butter and add it to the steak! read more

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Jeff Ruby's is a steakhouse with an elegant vibe to it. To start the meal, they have complimentary bread and I really like the spread it came with! For my meal, I got my favorite cut of steak - ribeye. I had it with roasted garlic butter, and I really liked my steak! I also got tater tots and French fries as my sides. I really enjoyed the tater tots here, I think they're the biggest sized tater tots I've had! read more

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The ambiance is beautiful, the food and staff simply amazing. I really appreciated how it's a place you can bring your kids. They treated my toddler with her own menu and the portions and flavor were spot on. It's an investment, but worth every dollar. read more

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We have business dinners at Rubys often and they never disappoint. We love to start with old fashions at the piano bar before sitting down for our reservation. We start with the meatball and shrimp cocktail and my favorite, salted sourdough. The barrel cut filet mignon 12 oz it's cooked to perfection and tastes amazing with blue cheese sauce. The new hash brown side was super unique and flavorful. We ended with some dessert and the peanut butter pie was a table favorite. The wine pairings are always a nice touch and the service is impeccable. read more

Food was very good but if I'm being honest I feel like you pay more for the experience and the name here. Everything is à la carte which can add up quick. Service was great. Definitely not the best bang for your buck, in my opinion, there are other steak houses in the area where you pay slightly less for the same great service and ambiance and your sides/salad are actually included. Ordered my steak medium rare and it came out more closer medium than medium rare which is fine but not what I would expect from a place like this. They do not have fountain pop which is a big downside compared to others establishments alike. Not my first choice but would still come back. read more

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Had such a fabulous time at Jeff Ruby Steakhouse Cincinnati. From walking in to a warm greeting, to Charlie, the manager, stopping by and checking on us, to great service and tasty food; everything was wonderful! Until next time! read more

Great food, the crab cake (not pictured) was phenomenal. I liked it so much we ordered a second one for the table. I was more impressed by the seafood than the steaks, but overall delicious food. The crème brûlée for dessert was smooth and delicious and the chocolate shoe, though too sweet and dense for my personal taste, is a fun unique experience, and everyone else found it delicious. Our service was wonderful and it's a very classy location for a celebratory dinner. Would go again read more

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Had a reservation and it was our first time. The waiter and his SA were not on it. Our waters never got refilled, they didn't ask how our steaks were cooked or if everything came out great. Wanted to order a glass of wine to go with our steaks and the waiter never came back. Felt extremely ignored. Ended up ordering dessert to go because we had wine at home. Was not worth it and the experience was subpar. read more

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

How *very wonderful* to get to celebrate at Ruby's. I planned my folks' 50th anniversary dinner with Maggie, who was thorough and attentive and friendly and patient. She helped coordinate some fun surprises too. The night of the event, Robby and Lupe took care of us. With ease and charm, they were the ultimate professionals. Plus, they served us the MOST delicious suppers. We had a blast. I am grateful. *Even the valet team was full of rockstars. I wish I could remember the name of the gentlemen who tended to us, but he made it all easy and speedy. read more

4.5 / 5 a fun and interesting night of food! the excellent: wagyu meatball, blistered carrots (ordered as an appetizer), and the boneless 16 oz. delmonico ribeye. every single one of those plates was exceptional, the ribeye being one of the best bites of steak i've had all year. the good: tuna tartare, california roll, bone-in hatchet, petite filet mignon, and the air ruby. all of those were good, probably above good, but wouldn't go out of my way to order again. service was prompt and polite, the restaurant itself was lovely, and it's a place definitely worth checking out once! read more

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Just wanted to drop a review here about the great food and service last night. Maggie was awesome to work with setting up our event. The servers took great care of our group. Kudos to all! read more

This was our first time dining at Jeff Ruby's steakhouse. I want something very upscale lovely surroundings and of course delicious food. Jeff Ruby's did not disappoint our service provided by Hunter and Charlie was outstanding. We shared that we were celebrating a special occasion, our son's graduation and they went above and beyond to ensure that he felt special everything from the flavorful Tokyo slaw, the raw oysters with all the accoutrements, the steaks that were grilled to perfection, the delectable Chilean Seabass, the Potatoes Anna layered with clarified butter, and the ever so spicy Shishito peppers was amazing! We stayed there for about two hours just getting through the courses, but Charlie and Hunter did not rush us at all. The Liberace-like pianist was the entertaining. The sweet touch to personalize our menus with a congratulatory note to our graduate and the oversized celebratory cupcake at the end was fantastic! Simply wonderful! read more

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Everything was amazing. From the service recieved down to the yummy food we ate. 10/10 ********** I would highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning. read more

Nice inside. Service was excellent. My cousin enjoyed for her 21st birthday. Family time great. I visited The Precinct years ago but I have never been to Jeff Ruby downtown. A few of my family members love it. Everything was good but I was not thinking, I have to come back to have any of it again. I honestly think there are a few tastier steak restaurant choices in the city. I had Wedge salad, baked potatoe, crab cake, mac/cheese, oyster and meatball. I enjoyed the experience. read more

Rude hostesses and bar manager. I didn't end up dining here. I was dining solo and therefore I was unable to make a reservation on OpenTable. They don't take solo diners. They also treat you disrespectfully if you dare show up and have the audacity to think you would like to eat there. With quality beverage offerings, my check for dinner usually exceeds a standard couples check. These people are really missing the mark here. Their condescending, arrogant, and hostile behavior are completely unprofessional. Steer clear of this establishment! read more

5 star restaurant, as should be expected. Jeff Ruby's steakhouses set the bar, and everyone else tries to keep up. We were celebrating a friend in town for our recent visit. Everything was amazing as it always is (though one person at the table didn't love their Freddie salad). On our waiter's recommendation, I tried the 10oz Australian Wagyu Ribeye cap steak. I don't normally even look at the section of the menu that has $125 steaks, but it was a special night and I was in the mood to try something new. Holy cow (maybe literally) this steak is good. I can't believe how amazing this cut is, perfectly seasoned and cooked. I absolutely loved it. I think we had a bunch of other stuff, but seriously, that steak is a life-changing dish. Try it. read more

I've eaten at many steakhouses/chophouses across the country over the years, but this one has a different approach to everything they do compared to the others. Don't get this place confused with the national chains, like Ruth's Chris, Morton's, or even Eddie V's & Capital Grill (those two are favs of mine). Rather Jeff Ruby has a unique approach to not only the décor, but the menu, and amazing quality/prep of their food. They have the standard items - various prime steaks, seafoods, etc... But their preparation was incredibly fresh and tasty! The 8oz filet I got was perfectly prepared and so very good! All the sides were incredible, my favorite was creamed spinach. For appetizers, their huge Wagyu meatball was incredible! The sauce was so very good and smokey and the texture of the meat itself was soft and tender. Save room for dessert as they also have in-house pastry chef's making incredibly unique "Air Jordan" and Rolex cakes! Their butter pie was something I'd never experienced before, definitely loved it too. Service was great, very attentive and helpful. Definitely would return! read more

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Amazing and unique experience. Beautiful decor and ambiance. I tried the shrimp, filet mignon, sushi, various sides, cocktails, and desserts. The staff provided excellent suggestions and nothing fell flat. read more

First time eating at a Jeff Ruby's, OUTSTANDING! If you have never been, you need to go! Yes, it's pricy but you get what you pay for! The environment was great- from when we first walked in the door being greeted to when we were walking out everyone who worked there was very friendly and professional. Our server was great and very timely. Didn't come back too soon, but didn't take forever to return. The decor, food/plating was all top notch! We will definitely be returning. read more

Fabulous dinner with Kevin and AK in the Legacy Room!! Highly recommend downtown Jeff Ruby's , Great spot to celebrate our 40th Anniversary ( Ruby) read more

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Fabulous dinner and full dining experience! AK and Kevin did such a great job in every aspect! - Steakhouses Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Listen, I've eaten some good meals in my life, but whatever the hell happened inside Jeff Ruby's Speakeasy that Friday night was basically a religious experience with cocktails. Our crew of 8 rolled in for our annual baseball trip -- we clean up just enough to pass for "gentlemen," but let's be honest, we're a traveling pack of loudmouths who argue about who should've bunted in the 7th inning of a 2003 Tigers game. Somehow, they still gave us a private room. Bold move, Jeff Ruby's. The place looks like Sinatra and Elvis opened a casino in Heaven. Gold trim, velvet everywhere, and chandeliers that probably cost more than my car. They even customized the menus with the Cincinnati Reds logo -- so of course, we felt like VIPs who just signed multi-million dollar contracts. And I've got to give a huge shoutout to Maggie Rixson, who set the whole thing up for us. Maggie is an absolute rockstar -- made sure our group was taken care of from start to finish, and somehow made us look more sophisticated than we actually are. She's the kind of person who could organize a dinner for the Rolling Stones and still remember your drink order. The food? Unreal. The steaks were so tender I considered proposing. The mac and cheese might have violated several laws of physics. Every side dish slapped harder than a Reds fastball, and by dessert -- a chilled Reds cake masterpiece -- we were ready to sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in harmony. The staff? Absolute legends. They were everywhere -- like stealth ninjas with wine bottles, making sure no glass ever saw the bottom. I swear at one point they refilled my bourbon telepathically. And I've got to give credit where it's due -- the one and only, Jamie D, highly recommended Jeff Ruby's, and she was absolutely right. This place isn't just dinner; it's an event. When the night ended, we didn't just leave full. We left changed. I'm pretty sure one guy in our group achieved enlightenment somewhere between the filet and the crème brûlée. Five stars. Would sell a kidney to go back. read more

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Holy smokes!!! This place was incredible! We stopped in for pre dinner drinks and just soaked in the ambiance! Just gorgeous! We were lucky to get a spot at the bar, as a party was just leaving. It was slammed for a Tuesday! They have a sparkly piano that was being played. This place passed the vibe check for sure! We didn't eat but everything looked great. The bartenders treated me like a birthday queen. If nothing else, you want to at least come and have a drink here. Everyone needs to check it out at least once! read more

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Coming to Cincinnati for a sales call is simply a diversion for getting over to Jeff Ruby. As a traveler, I have the opportunity to eat in some of the most eclectic restaurants, going from state to state and city to city. This restaurant is the definition of steak, experience, service, friends, fun and... Oh yea, good (no great) food. Worth every moment. read more

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After hearing so many Cincinnati locals rave about how fantastic Jeff Ruby's is, I left feeling disappointed and not that impressed. I visited to celebrate some birthdays with family. We were seated in a separate room, which made it much easier to talk. I was not pleased with the service. When our waiter brought out the drinks, he gave the wrong drinks to the wrong people. This pattern continued throughout the entire meal. In my opinion, if you are paying as much money as we did for a meal, the waiter should be able to bring the correct food to the right person and not continually be dropping off incorrect food to wrong parts of the table. Due to our large group size, we had a wide variety of side dishes, and they were tasty, which is the only reason this review isn't a one star. When the meal was finished almost all of the sides still had food left. They came to clear the table and didn't ask us if anyone wanted it boxed up and threw all of it away. When it was time to pay our bill, they brought one check to my sister-in-law. I understand when it is a large group one person probably typically pays. But they didn't confirm this with us and then separating the checks was very difficult. Almost everyone's check was incorrect. My husband's drink was on our sister's check so we told her that we would Venmo her. When the waitress came back with the corrected checks, she had comped almost everybody's drinks for the confusion, but said to us, "I heard you were Venmoing her for the drink so I left it." At this point I was overly frustrated and ready to go home. We have so many fabulous steak restaurants in our city that in the future, I will not be choosing Jeff Ruby's. read more

We ordered imperial baked oysters, crab cake and lobster gnocchi. I never complain about salt but all three dishes were very salty. Not sure what was going on that night. We were visiting from Cleveland. read more

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This place is fire I always go when my dad is in town. Very good ambiance always busy. In a good area. The food is pretty good I think it's a little too pricey for the quality but I would recommend to go. The sushi is ok read more

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This is one of the fanciest restaurants I've ever been to. The only reason I was able to afford to eat here was because work was paying for it. Otherwise, I never would have had one of the most amazing eating experiences of my life. Because that's what this steakhouse is - an experience. Treat yourself and make visiting here a priority! Best service I've ever had. read more

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Great. I have been going there for over 25 years. The last visit was the very best. Food and wine were perfect. The waitress made the meal. We seat in the bar area and enjoyed the music. read more

If you're planning a trip to Cincinnati, please treat yourself to Jeff Ruby's! Reserve early, they were booked online a couple of months in advance. I called in a month before our trip and was able to have them squeeze us in for an early 4:30 Saturday dinner. The inside was immaculate. We had a great time at the bar area before dinner service. Loved the library nook, the piano bar, stained glass skylights, mural, chandeliers and the view of the sushi bar. The bar servers were busy prepping, but were attentive and quick with our drinks. The whiskey list was full of good reliable selections. I enjoyed an O.K.I. Single Barrel Jeff Ruby Selection. (Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana) It was a nice start to a great evening. We eventually got the call to be seated and met our server Syd. What a great man. Friendly, attentive, passionate about his job and great to my kid. The menu was loaded with great choices. We ended up ordering the Beef Carpaccio - $30 Anchovy Aioli, Capers, Arugula and Shaved Parmesan for an app. It was a big portion. Melt in your mouth, thin sliced, tender beef with a great balance of flavors. For Dinner I highly recommend the Australian Wagyu Ribeye Cap - 10oz. Margaret River Beef. I wasn't in the mood for a huge steak but wanted the flavor, didn't want a filet, but wanted the tenderness. I wanted the seasoning to stand out without crowning the meat (although the Burrow Creole Crawfish sauce sounds delicious). What a home run of a steak. Flavorful, tender, seasoned just right and the slight crispiness on the outside just completed it. It was tough to choose a steak, but Syd was 100% on point with this recommendation. My pal had the same and was equally impressed. My son had a Petite Filet Mignon - 8oz Center-Cut and devoured it. For sides the Spicy Vodka Gnocchi - Blue Crab, Shrimp, Fines Herbes, Shaved Parmesan was ridiculous. I was hesitant because Gnocchi's are heavy, but the mix Crab, Shrimp and Gnocchi helped make it lighter and the flavors/spicy bite were off the hook. My son wanted their Tater Tots - Tuffle Aioli, Parmesan, Chives. He was in heaven and the portion was sharable. You couldn't fit dessert in us after that meal! Although truth be told we walked quite a bit and had Graeter's Ice Cream upon my sons request. Food check, service check, ambiance check. Thank you to everyone at Jeff Ruby's for a stellar experience!! read more

First time trying Jeff Ruby's this week. Highly recommend, as their service was excellent! We enjoyed our filets and love the Mac n cheese side too! Definitely recommend the blueberry pie dessert, but calling it pie might be a stretch... but it was delicious!! read more

The ambiance in the bar area is the reason to go to Jeff Ruby's. It's beautiful, particularly in the winter months. For us, having Cole Thompson as part of the team caring for us was an even bigger highlight. Cole is one of the kindest and most skilled servers we have had in Cincinnati. He has an instinct for exactly when and how to serve the table so as not to interrupt the meal. He takes quiet initiative to make sure everything at the table is as it should be. He is relatively new, and his hiring tells me new managers, like Daniel, are steering the restaurant in the right direction. Friends, I have been avoiding Ruby's ever since I took my out-of-town relatives there last year, and was completely embarrassed by the obsequious service we received. It was truly awful. It was cringe. The server enquired of, and kept calling my guests by, their first names. All the server had to do was see the looks on their faces and how they recoiled every time the server approached the table to see this was not appreciated. The meal was all about them, the servers. Their constant dialogue about themselves was disturbing and jarring. It was obvious to me that this patter was being taught. These servers were being formally trained to run the table as if it were dinner theatre. Gruesome. Therefore, I made this week's reservation with some trepidation. However, having Cole Thompson serve us changed all of that. We will be back again this month. Foodwise, the Freddie Salad is delicious. The king crab legs and jumbo prawn cocktail are exactly as they should be. I would appreciate a few simply prepared green vegetable offerings to pair with the steak. And for the menu items at Ruby's, the more simply prepared are the best. (By the way, "rare" really does mean rare for steaks at Ruby's! All other steakhouses in the area serve medium rare when rare is ordered.) I think Ruby's needs to bring in a young, innovative but classically trained chef to address how meals are plated and served, and to tweak the menu a bit. I think they need more flair and care at this price point. The organization showed this kind of intelligence when creating the new space, which feels fresh while still delivering the coziness imparted by tradition. The same constructive approach to the food would be intelligent. read more

Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse isn't just dinner -- it's an experience. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is breathtaking. It feels elevated, glamorous, and special in a way that instantly sets the tone for the night. The service? Absolute perfection. Attentive without hovering, polished without feeling stiff -- they truly make you feel taken care of. The food is consistently great, from perfectly prepared steaks to every thoughtful detail on the plate. And dessert? Completely birthday-worthy. If you're celebrating something special (or just want an excuse to), this is the place to do it right. read more

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What can I say Ruby's Steakhouse downtown..... premium steaks... fine service... elegant atmosphere. If you come to Cincinnati and you enjoy a legendary steak.... This is a for sure stop for you. I strongly suggest reservations... do it well in advance if it's a weekend. And for god sake, dress a little nice and not in your lawn work/garage clothes. This place is on the classy side. read more

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After the big Ravens win against the Bengals we had reservations at this fine dining restaurant. The atmosphere is conducive to conversation and enjoying the wonderful meal. Our server Tommy and his team were top notch. Explanations of the menu as well as recommendations. Water glasses refilled and napkins refolded when a guest left the table. We started with Oysters Rockefeller and shrimp cocktail that the 5 of us shared. Oysters were prepared nicely and the shrimp were huge. I split a Wedge salad with my cousin; we were glad we split it as the portion was large. It came with pork belly instead of bacon crumbles. We all ordered steaks. I had the New York strip, Pittsburgh style. The outside was nicely seared and the inside was medium rare as I had ordered. It was excellent. We also had the Anna potatoes and Brussels sprouts as sides. An excellent meal. Even though we were all stuffed to the gills, we shared a piece of carrot cake and some vanilla ice cream. Again, these were fantastic! This restaurant is one of the best I have visited. I highly recommend it! read more

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We always visit Jeff Ruby Steakhouse and also The Precinct for any of our family celebrations. This particular visit was for our annual family Christmas celebration and the food, service and ambiance was fantastic once again. The Speakeasy room is perfect for our loud boisterous celebrations as we would probably be annoying to the other diners in the main dining room. We never regret our choice of where to go for these special occasions. Thanks again to all the staff (Rupert this time) at Jeff Ruby's for the 5 star customer service we have become accustomed to when we are here. Next year we hope one of our scratchers will pay for the entire evening! read more

One of the best elite steakhouses I've ever been to From the valet to service the place is amazing and the mac & cheese is to die for. read more

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My absolute go to spot. Erick is my absolute favorite host of the evening. I cannot stop going back. The service is immaculate. The food is beyond delicious and I love the seasonal change of the menu they recently had. Cheers to the entire staff. You all are incredible. I cannot wait to bring my friends next month for a work gathering!!! 100000/10 experience! read more

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