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    Jefferson Social

    3.2 (266 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Mexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Kirsten J.

    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 :)

    8pc wing $15
    Kingsley J.

    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.

    Lettuce butt or stem , not sure what this called but rather careless that it ended up in my salad.
    Eric O.

    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.

    Wings with flavorless Jameson Honey sauce...puddle not yet revealed
    Brian E.

    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.

    Ellie G.

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

    D M.

    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!

    Mark C.

    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.

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    Eileen B.

    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

    Skyline wings and hot wings
    Brian S.

    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!

    Mike N.

    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.

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    Ryan H.

    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!!!

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

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

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