Decent food for a quick late night snack. Perfect stop for dinner after watching a Reds game at Great American Ballpark. Service seems to be quick as long as things aren't too busy. Security out front. The environment feels like a sports bar inside with garage doors they can open to the outside patio to let in fresh air. Definitely recommend the cheese sticks! They're wonderfully crispy with a wonton wrapper exterior filled with a lot of pepperjack cheese and topped with a queso fresco crumble. They're so good you won't have time for pictures! I recommend staying away from the burrito bowl unless you like soupy red beans instead of refried beans. read more

Jefferson Social - Carne Asada Taco Platter with no radishes - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Service took an oddly long time considering it was pretty slow in there. It was also pretty dirty on some of the tables as if they didn't have someone to wipe any tables down? We didn't have food but had a few drinks. My red cream soda was fine but my friends really hated their espresso martinis and didn't finish. read more

Jefferson Social - Espresso Martini - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Honestly didn't love most of what we had here. The best thing was the Cincinnati chili burger but even that for me was meh - my husband liked it more than I did. Tex mex egg rolls were decent, trio dip was good but the queso was by far the best thing. The churro donuts were totally raw inside and tasted like oil and the chocolate sauce tasted like gasoline. We had the blackened shrimp and chorizo tacos and both were just not great. The shrimp was way too spicy and the slaw on both had an offputting flavor. BBQ sauce overwhelmed the flavor. The virgin mango margarita was tasty! I think it's a good spot for drinks but go elsewhere if you want food. read more

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Not only does this place have an amazing atmosphere the bar staff are amazing!! It's my first time to Cincinnati and we were recommended to come here for great drinks and they did not disappoint! Highly recommend any drink Reece makes you. read more

Great vibe! We stopped by before a Sunday Reds game to get a bite to eat. The Jefferson Social offers indoor and outdoor seating. Large windows and inviting tables give you an outdoor feel even if you opt to sit inside. Kudos to our server. Even tho it was quite busy right before the game she was fast to take our order. Our beef nachos arrived quickly and where really good. They fresh and crispy and hit the spot :) read more

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We decided to eat outside the ballpark before the game, so we tried this place. This is a great place to eat. The atmosphere is upbeat, with great music on the radio, it seems like a high-energy place. The food was really good. The place has a variety of tacos, sides, and appetizers. The burgers and fries were good. The street corn is done well. Would definitely eat again. It would be well worth a visit when in town for a Reds game or the other sport. read more

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Lunch on a Sunday. Started with chips and salsa. Daughter has a burrito bowl. She says 5 stars. Wife had a fish sandwich with tater tots. She says 5 stars. I had a grilled chicken salad. 4 stars lost a point due to finding the lettuce stem in my salad. read more

Jefferson Social - Lettuce butt or stem , not sure what this called but rather careless that it ended up in my salad. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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The waiters have a strong background in customer service and are skilled in communication. Overall is an amazing environment and the food is great. I can be busy on the weekends though so be mindful. read more

Jefferson Social - 8pc wing $15 - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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WORST SERVICE OF MY LIFE!!! Me and my girlfriend came up to cincy for the weekend to see the city and catch a game. We we got her we saw the seat yourself sign and foukd snd empty table. Ended up waiting for Close to and hour with no service and had 3 employees walking past us at a minimum of 4 times to serve others, provide checks, take orders ect. Ended up leaving hungry, thirsty and PO'd thoroughly. Made it a point to tell everyone's pasted about the experience we had and even had some turn away from the restaurant. WILL NEVER RETURN AGAIN!! Absolutely rude!! read more

So I was debating between wandering away from my hotel, using door dash or just hitting up one of the many local establishments close to where I was staying. I decided to walk to Jefferson Social. This was the wrong decision. I was hungry for wings and the Yelp photos from JS looked good so I figured it was worth a shot. As soon as the plate was set in front of me, I realized I made a mistake. First it was the smell, something smelled off. It was as if the fryer oil was old and stale, perhaps not changed in years. As I bit into my first wing, My disappointment intensified, the Jameson Honey sauce was flavorless...thank goodness there was hot sauce near by. As I ate the second wing, I noticed another issue. Never have I had a plate of wings come with a huge watery puddle on the plate. It was off putting. On the bright side, the wings were substantial in size and nice and crispy. I also ordered a side of red beans and rice, not pictured. This dish was odd. I was expecting a simple side...whole beans, rice, maybe some green onion garnish. Nope, this was refried beans, topped with brown wilted lettuce... The saving grace for this place was the kind and attentive staff. read more

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Terrible while I was standing there tonight a mouse came across my feet the floors were dirty and the service sucks I have pictures of the environment and it's BAD read more

Came back to give this another try. I ordered a peach margarita, the 2 beef taco dinner, and shared a chicken quesadilla for an appetizer. Everything was good and it was more filling than I expected! Although I would prefer tacos from other places more than here. That said, I didn't get sick this time, so it was definitely a better experience. read more

Was visiting the Reds Hall of Fame at Great American Ballpark. Was walking around and found this place, and it happened to be taco Tuesday. Nice spacious dining area. So I thought I would try some chips and salsa and a couple of tacos and a beer. Really glad I did. I had a carnitas taco the pineapple salsa was great the pork was tender just a great taco. The other taco was the steak taco the steak was also tender and radishes were a nice addition. The chips and salsa was good, mild salsa. I had a Summer Shandy. The service was great. read more

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Stopped in before a Reds game for lunch. Watched the Olympic tennis finals. Not pictured was chips, salsa, guac, quest, and fries. read more

Jefferson Social - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Good food, good drinks, friendly staff. As a bunch of Mets fans we were very pleased. Very affordable as well

This was our 2nd choice to eat. The 1st place across the street had a 15 minute wait and didn't seem like they cared enough. Went to Jefferson Social and I'm glad I did. Got seated immediately. Food came out so fast it almost didn't make sense. The waiter was quick and pleasant and everything tasted really good. If you're downtown in Cincinnati near the ballpark... you can't go wrong trying this place out! read more

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Fun place to go after the reds game or before Lots of yummy beer and the food looked amazing We didn't eat there only had beverages The orange agave beer very refreshing Nice way to spend an afternoon read more

Jefferson Social - a man working behind a bar - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Service was great never and empty glass! Did some appetizers several options and we didn't find any we didn't like. Lots of televisions for game nights and very clean and nice. Not overly loud so easy to hold conversations read more

Stopped in for pickup during Cincy wing week. The online ordering process was super easy- I was able to get my order in hours in advance and schedule my pickup time which is a nice convenience. Pickup process was very easy- head right to the bar and my order was ready to go! I gave this one 5 stars because the traditional wings with the Inferno dry rub really exceeded my expectations. They were well done, good size and had a great seasoning with the right balance of flavor and heat. Honestly, I was not expecting as much out of this place that I frequently associate with giant drinking crowds after baseball or football games (man, I hope that is a thing again soon. I miss it!) The Cincinnati chili wings were an amusing novelty. The seasoning was a bit strong on the cinnamon flavor for my liking, but they did a good job of getting the essence of the Cincinnati chili flavor onto a wing. I like when a place has a unique offering, and this fits the Bill for Jefferson Social. Try those inferno wings! read more

Jefferson Social - Skyline wings and hot wings - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We are from out of town and were looking for a place with outdoor seating to grab dinner and drinks after checking into our hotel. We were told to walk toward the river and we would find a few different options. We opted to try Jefferson Social, as there was patio seating and no line. It was seat yourself, so we were able to find a table outside and grab a chair from a neighboring table that wasn't using it to seat our party of four. For those sitting outside, you had to order from the window out front. We went in groups of two so that we could keep our table. All of the employees were wearing masks. We ordered pitchers of margaritas that came out right away. They seemed a little pricey for their size, but I would say that is pretty standard when ordering drinks. The rest of the menu was very fairly priced. We ordered chips and salsa and the nachos with ground beef. The chips and salsa came out right after ordering at the window and it was a very large portion size. The nachos took maybe two minutes to come out after ordering, which was super nice. All of our food was delicious and exactly what we were looking for. Overall, the service was fast and friendly and outdoor seating was definitely a benefit. We would definitely recommend to those visiting Cincinnati for a quick bite and a few drinks. read more

Jefferson Social - Nachos - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was our first time eating here our meal was just OK. I had the Diablo Burger and wife had the Chicken bowl. My burger was a little overcooked along withy he bun tasting like it was stale, but I feel it just sat under the heat lamp to long. Burger does have a kick to it!!! The chicken bowl my wife had was a tad on the small size and not much chicken compared to other places. We do love the atmosphere, but service is slow. As with everywhere else, they are hiring and doing the best they can. read more

Jefferson Social - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great service on a busy night, steak tacos were delicious. The guacamole wasn't amazing but it still went well with the tacos. We were there over Labor Day weekend and they had a dj in the corner to fit the night life vibe. read more

This place is amazing the food is delicious. I had the cheese sticks they were great another member of my party had the nachos. The lemonade was good said my mother. The music is awesome!!! read more

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Stopped by for the first time before Cyclones game . Just a random choice but a good one. Good atmosphere with good Guinnesss pour and had a nice selection of upper end Bourbons that our group sampled. I can't wait to go back on my next Reds trip . read more

Stopped in here for a quick bite to eat and some drinks after getting into the city after a late flight. Despite being short staffed, our server was very capable and nice. I enjoyed my drinks and food as well. It's not necessarily anything to write home about, but some of their items are creative and true to Cincy, like the coney tacos. It's just a typical bar inside and very casual, but sometimes that's all you need. read more

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We went to the Banks for the first time today and the smells coming from here ... hubby had a mushroom and Swiss burger (half off on Mondays) the best and the fries oh my! I had the roasted veggie quesadilla which had a great spicy bite! Soooo good! Our waitress was awesome but I forgot her name read more

They have the best cheese sticks in town hands down! Pepper Jack cheese, wrapped in a wonton wrapper dipped in salsa - believe me, it's a heavenly combination. Tacos are great too. Beer is always cold. Staff is friendly. More "bar/club scene" at night. But until then, it's great for lunch or dinner. Plenty of tables outside to sit at if it's a nice day! read more

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Really good service, we had the el pastor and fish tacos with an appetizer of the three dip trio. They have a nice laid back atmosphere and as mentioned the staff is really friendly. If your looking for a sports vibe with great food give them a try. read more

Jefferson Social - Inside dining area - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Came here after arriving in Cincinnati. Spicy Margarita pitcher was great but the food was very mediocre, we looked around and noticed no one had ordered food and there was 6 tables of patrons outside excluding ours and they only had drinks and quickly came to the conclusion why. I ordered the Taconey and the fish taco platter, the Taconey was ok, the fish taco was good but small the cilantro rice was inedible as it tasted bad. Overall it was a good place to have drinks but a lot of improvement on food. The staff was very welcoming and understanding of our concerns and adjusted our bill. read more

Jefferson Social - Spicy Margarita Pitcher - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I really like Jefferson Social. I eat here often as I work downtown and the prices are fantastic. The food always seems really fresh. On nice days you can sit outside or next to the open windows and it's awesome. Never an issue with service here. I'm rating 5 stars for overall value. read more

Georgia the server was amazing ....steak salad, huge portions supernor a huge wine selection however nice atmosphere right on the Banks!!

Great location at the Banks area near Great American Ballpark. It is in a D.O.R.A. area so you can walk that part of Freedom Way with an open container. Not sure what the time restrictions are for children but at 3pm On a Saturday, we couldn't bring in our 6Yr old grandson. I don't think this is a lid friendly place. Check with them before you go . Mexican American style food menu. read more

After touring the Great American Ball Park, we walked around a bit looking for a place to eat lunch. This wasn't our first choice but they didn't look as busy as the other popular places. Always ready to try someplace new. They have a welcoming atmosphere with the fire pit in front. We walked in and sat at the bar. The bar tender was right in front of us. He never acknowledged our presence. Turned his back on us as he continued looking busy. He wasn't making drinks just wiping things down. He never moved from in front of us. After 15 minutes of this we just got up and left. There are many places to eat and drink nearby. Skip this place-poor service. read more

A conveniently located bar with food. Jefferson Social checks a lot of boxes, as it is located at the Banks, they've got food, and on a nice day you can definitely enjoy some patio dining. They have large windows that open up to a sidewalk patio in the summer months. I've also enjoyed taking in some Trivia here from time to time. All that said, it seems like more of a place to meet people and congregate as opposed to a dining destination. The food isn't bad, but it's also not particularly memorable. read more

Went out for a taco tuesday - the place has great specials on tuesday's! they have specials on a lot of their tacos - 2.00 to 3.50 dollars each which is a steal! I got the blackened shrimp, fish and taconey. Ordered the queso as a appetizer. I'm sure preCOVID they served in an iron skillet so it stayed warm. They brought it out in a plastic container - was yummy but got cold and hard quicker than if it would've been in a iron skillet. The tacos were great - super filling to be honest! The blackened shrimp was spicy cause of the mango habernRo sauce, has a nice kick to it! Service was great too, the seating is nicely spread apart and food comes out fast! We didn't participate but they have trivia night which is fun! Will definitely be back for taco tuesday again to try out more of their tacos! read more

Jefferson Social - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This was at one point our go to spot for drinks before/after reds games but after a recent experience I have a hard time wanting to go back. We went on a Saturday about a month ago and snagged the last table outside since we were wanting to order some food. Someone came by as we started to sit and said they'd come back to clear the table. 10 minutes goes by and no one comes to clear the table or take our order. So I walk inside to the bar to order drinks and grab a menu. Took probably another 10 minutes of waiting at the bar to get acknowledged and get drinks. Once outside again I wait another 10 minutes or so and try to flag down a waitress at the table behind us. She acts flustered and says "someone will be right with you" after we'd already been sitting there for 20-30 minutes. Another 10 minutes goes by before I can even make eye contact with the other waitress in the small outside area. She catches my eye and looks away quickly to act like she didn't see me. About 5 minutes later she goes to take the other table next to ours get their check but completely ignores ours. At this point every table but ours is getting waited on, even people that came in after us, and we've been sitting there for about 40 minutes. We were never rude or anything that would turn them off. The security guards were actually the ones that ended up clearing off the table because the waitresses were basically useless. Food is good but good luck getting it because these people clearly don't care about customer service at all. As stated before, even the bartenders are typically slower unless you get lucky. We ended up leaving and going down the street to holy grail. Once at holy grail (which was about 3x as busy) we walked straight up to the bar, immediately had our drink order taken, and even had another bartender ask us if we'd been helped yet while waiting for our drinks to be made. If you want good service, go there! They know what they are doing and won't treat you like a burden. They also had a slice of pizza out for me in about 5 minutes. It was a completely different experience and just showed me how bad the service was at Jefferson social. read more

Great spot located in a busy area with friendly staff, fast service, pretty cool interior and nice food! The corn was amazing! delicious and spicy but just perfect Nacho's were nice too! we took grilled veggies just to give it a try and next time will try something different! Overall a great spot! read more

First restaurant we went to post-quarantine. It was okay. Overall the atmosphere here is pleasant. Large open windows and some patio seating. A nice place for a weekend meal. Food: we ordered Tacos (Steak, chorizo, fish). A burger, and a burrito bowl, along with a few beers and a sangria. Tacos were decent (although they gave me a wrong order and had to remake them) Burger was hearty but nothing to write home about. Burrito bowl with steak was good and a large portion. The beer selection is good and the bartenders are fast so that made up for the wrong taco order in my opinion. Overall it was okay I'll have to come back and try it again and hopefully order some other menu items. read more

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This was a decent spot to grab lunch before a recent Reds game. Most other restaurants were packed and magically, Jefferson Social had an open two top - score! The windows and doors were wide open on a beautiful, breezy, hot June day (so the AC felt nonexistent). It took awhile to flag down a waitress for menus and to hail her once again for our check. The food was decent. The burger was good - nothing to write home about and a little greasy. Not to mention the place was packed the whole time with people coming in and out. I think it would help immensely if they had a hostess to manage the crowd. It's open seating and people surround the bar and tables to drink and nosh. read more

My Guy and I went for some late night food and drinks. The service was decent. The drinks were not strong - I ordered a Strawberry Lemonade which had Vodka in it. The food presentation was nice, but lacked flavor. I had Chicken Tacos and my guy had Chicken Nachos. The Shredded Chicken tasted like it had been sitting in water all night. I may return, but not for food...just drinks. read more

Jefferson Social - Chicken Tacos - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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