Thank you Maggie and Rubys Steak House for such an amazing night. There was 10 of us and the service was amazing. The food was loved by all of us. Great steaks, lobster and sides all cooked perfectly. We also enjoyed the Cincinnati Reds baseball cap cake. i would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. 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

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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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

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

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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Service was good, but food was mediocre at best. Steak was well prepared but shrimp was overcooked, gnocchi was seasoned with a strange citrus flavor and most sides were bland. Appetizers were salty and expensive. Unfortunately for the money spent I would not return. read more

Runs like a well oiled machine. Very good service and attentive staff. But when it comes to the steak, we did not like that much. All stakes were slightly overcooked and extremely charred on the outside. Seasoning was bland. While the quality of the beef was exceptional, their style to cook it is not what we like. read more

We dined in the Somm Room and had excellent service. Ambiance was great and the steaks were incredible. Beware of the desert portions (huge!). 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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Be sure to double-check your bill and keep your receipt. I was overcharged by more than $100 after my visit. It appears our waiter altered the tip amount and added an extra charge without my authorization, even though I had already left the suggested tip. When I called to report it, the manager reviewed the situation, confirmed the discrepancy, apologized, and issued a refund. He also mentioned that a gift card voucher would be sent through OpenTable, but I never received it. It's been since Oct.. Very disappointing experience overall. 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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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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I visited Jeff Rubys for my birthday and was super excited to finally try them out. While the restaurant is absolutely beautiful and the service is top notch, my meal did not live up to the hype. For a top steakhouse my steak was burnt on the outside (medium well) and tough to cut. I definitely expected it to cut like butter seeing as it's such a high end restaurant. The asparagus was so incredibly salty that I couldn't even finish it. The mashed potatoes were fine and the carrot cake was phenomenal and was huge! All in all, I will return and try other items on the menu. read more

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We recently want to Jeff Ruby's, first time for my wife and our girls. It was everything we expected, great service, great food and priced accordingly! It is a pure dining experience and we will be back! read more

Beautiful restaurant, gorgeous decor, great service. The vibes are high here. However, the food has certainly gone downhill in quality recently. Everything I ordered was below par and quite honestly, bland. Not worth the price. read more

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 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

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

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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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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Made my tri annual visit to JRs last night celebrating a birthday and the food was spot on, the pork bellies were incredible and the service by Cole was just about as perfect as you could get. He was personable, knowledgeable, and not intrusive. Next time we go back we might just ask for him. Cheers. 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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Wow! Where to begin ? What a fun, lively Friday night. Freddy salad was great and a large portion at that. Let me get to the meat of the matter.... I got the New York strip and hub got the ribeye and lobster. Both of our entrees were out of this world amazing! It was the best steak I've had to date. I did not care for the potatoes Anna, but hey, I tried something new. Also- BEST margarita ever???? It's here : called the Ginger Bee Margarita. My only complaint would be regarding the live entertainment...One of the singers was so underdressed he looked out of place. It was just odd and not fitting for such a beautiful upscale lounge area. 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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We are often at Ruby's because it is the best steak in the US and tonight our server, Anthony, was on point with his recommendations. We had the Australian ribeye cap and it melted in your mouth!! Shishido peppers are new and the preparation was very unique and we loved it. Of course we had to have the chocolate chip cookie skillet to top it off. Also thank you to Bawe for always making everybody feel like a VIP!! Perfect date night. read more

My (now) husband and I went to Jeff Ruby's after our intimate wedding ceremony and had the most memorable experience. The service here is unmatched. Our waiter, Umit, was incredibly patient and accommodating for us. The staff here truly goes above and beyond. Of course the food is amazing, but so much of the experience is about the service they provide. The manager, Ashley, made us a personalized memento from our wedding night that we will keep forever. As always, thanks for amazing dinner, Jeff Ruby's!!! (For reference, we ordered the lemon-lavender mule(!!!), espresso martini, a bottle of Cab, the waygu meatball, Caesar salad, two different filet mignon, Brussel sprouts, mac and cheese(!!!), and the strawberry butter cake for dessert) read more

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Our group of friends (in our 30's) go to Jeff Rubys for dinner 2-3 times a month. Food is always fantastic! However, every once and awhile the band volume is just a little loud in the bar and you literally cant hear the person next to you talking. Last night was one of those nights, there was a younger gentlemen playing a guitar and what appeared to be an audio guy walking around the bar area. The music was turned up way to high that our group of 6 people couldn't hear each other say a single word and so finally we said something to the manager and he said they have had several complaints this evening. Just wanted to make Jeff Ruby C-Suite aware of this because we almost left due to the ridiculous volume last night and the bar was half empty and they received several volume complaints (not sure if the audio guy is slowly going deaf with time lol). There was a female lead band group last weekend that was FANTASTIC and perfect normal volume btw! Thanks read more

My fiancée and I came here on November 29th to celebrate her 28th birthday. She has never been to Cincinnati and Jeff Ruby's before. I've been to Cincinnati before (2018) and I've been to the Jeff Ruby's location in Nashville, Tennessee. She wanted me to surprise her on this special birthday and I knew she would love Jeff Ruby's. We had a reservation for 8pm and we had to wait a few minutes for our table; which is not a problem. Once we got to our table, we got our drinks and appetizers. Fiancée got the ruby slipper drink and I just got a water and some oysters to start the night. I also got a Caesar salad with no croutons. For our main plates, I got the Chilean sea bass and the fiancée got pork chops with Mac n cheese. She fell in love with Jeff Ruby's with the first bite of Mac n cheese. If we're ever in the Cincinnati area again, we hope to eat at Jeff Ruby's again. :) read more

Amazing experience from start to finish! Service was top notch, and our service treated our kids like the most important customers in the place instead of being annoyed like some would be. From the sushi, to the mozzarella, the carpaccio, and finally the steaks were all cooked to perfection just as we ordered them. Finished up with the butter pie which was worth a visit on its own. Definitely recommend. read more

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We had two sushi rolls for appetizers which were excellent. Our main course steaks ranged from the ribeye to the NY strip to the filet with scampi. All were done perfectly. Add in a nice Cabernet with some nice cocktails and we had a great night. Loved the atmosphere. Our waiter Alex was outstanding. read more

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We were able to score reservations for New Year's Eve a few days beforehand. Everything has top-notch, the best of the best. The service is amazing. We had at least three servers come around to our table several times. I've never had a better steak anywhere. we always see celebrities when we are here. This evening it was Anthony Munoz. read more

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Came here on a Sunday to use an old giftcard without a reservation. In the middle of the holiday season but we were offered a seat at the bar or high top in the bar lounge area. We chose the table. Service is absolutely excellent, our waitress was friendly and confident in her expertise about the current offerings. Got a few drinks, salads and entrees. The dry-aged NY Strip was wayyyy over seasoned. French fries were just okay and filet was also fine. Highlights were the salads and the drinks. Didn't love the TVs that were in the area, really took away from the steel of luxury everywhere else. Would come back to try the sushi, but not without another giftcard. read more

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