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    Krueger's Tavern

    4.4 (902 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Burgers
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    KRUEGER'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Fish
    Ashley F.

    This is definitely my go-to place to take an out of town date. The kale salad is so simple, yet unmatched in flavor and I love to get it with fries. (My own girl dinner.) Any meat-eater I've ever taken always loves the burger and on a post-theater date, my mom got the fish and chips and enjoyed that as well. I'm definitely a fan of Krugers. I just wish parking wasn't tough in the busy times, but I'm usually able to park on the street.

    Krueger's Burger
    Nick S.

    Went to Krueger's Tavern for the first time last month, & I'm so glad I did! This place is fantastic! The vibes are incredible; perfect for catching a bite & drink with friends after work or before an evening out. The service is spot on, quick & super friendly! And all of the food & drinks are delicious! You HAVE to start with the Truffle Chips; they taste wonderful; are pack with truffle and parm flavor & are perfect for sharing with the whole table! The burger is exactly what you crave in a burger and is perfect! Both drinks were really tasty & were the ideal start to the night. You need to add this place to your list!

    YUM
    Kim S.

    We checked out Krueger's Tavern today for the first time and what a happy little surprise! They have a lot of bar seating and banquette seating as well. And I love the beautiful retro tile floor! Our server was friendly and our food came out quickly. The food was delicious and the happy hour prices were amazing! We got two different $5 apps that were both very good. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes!

    Truffle Chips
    Alison Z.

    Delicious and a darling!! They have a great vibe!! We went to celebrate my husband's birthday with friends. Our attentive waitress made our evening extra special. She brought us their truffle chips (my husband's love language)!! I wish I took other pictures, but the fries say it all. Come try everything, you wont be disappointed!!

    Half of the chicken club a meal in itself
    Dan S.

    We stopped for happy hour and what a fun place. Cool vibe with an amazing bar. The happy hour prices are amazing. We grabbed the beer cheese and pretzels and the pesto dip. We split the chicken sandwich. All were very tasty I can wait to get back

    Macaroni and cheese - very good
    Amy J.

    Very small restaurant with friendly staff and seemingly clean tables. Justice was our server and was great! Mac and cheese was really tasty. Gooey and also stringy. Not greasy. Fries were okay but not something we would order again. Very basic with lots of brown spots. Burgers were delicious! Lettuce was crispy and fresh on the classic burger and the meat was seasoned well and salty. Bleu cheese and Gruyère was also spectacular. Great flavor. No dijonaisse or aioli with anything. The cocktails were also nice and refreshing. We got one with sage and the spritz. We would go back!

    Spicy burger
    Eileen B.

    We had dinner Friday night with friends and we enjoyed our dinner and service Our waitress was excellent Very friendly and always around with a smile I ordered the fish sandwich and my hubby got the spicy burger which he said was very spicy Our friends got a chicken Parmesan and cheeseburger We all were happy I like to go back to sit on the rooftop

    Tomato Pesto Jar - delicious! The bread is fantastic.
    Scott N.

    Depending on where you're seated and what you order, your experience could be much better than our experience last night. After reviewing the menu we were pretty sure what we wanted to order for dinner. We were less clear on appetizers. Our server highly recommended the Pesto Jar. We were pleased she did; it was delicious. The seasoned ricotta, tomato jam, pesto, toasted Allez Bakery durum bread were perfect together. The tomato jam was a nice, tangy foil for the ricotta and pesto. The bread was outstanding. Mark ordered the Blue Cheese and Gruyère Burger with Fries. He absolutely loved the burger and I can attest to the fries being delicious. I was not a fan of the malt vinegar aioli, but it was easy to bypass, since the fries were deliciously lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and were perfectly crispy. So what... a two-star review? What's up? I can say with everything reviewed above, Krueger's Tavern was on course for a four-star review. First, the plates on the table to be used with appetizers were dirty. I thought perhaps they were older plates that had scratches on them, but the marks on the plates were easily rubbed off. Our server was happy to bring fresh plates. I didn't take pictures of the dirty plates, but I noticed in the pictures of our meals the plates on which they were served had the same dirty marks. Next my sandwich, the Chicken Club. It was very good, but I forgot it had haricots verts until I pulled a long stem/vine out of my mouth. There were a few other bites that included inedible pieces of the bean. You can see them in the pictures. One star off for not only not properly cleaning the beans, but also putting them onto the sandwich. For the plates and the beans, one star off. Each of these is easily corrected. Next was my view, a view which is available for at least three tables on the same side of the restaurant as the restrooms. The view was of multiple mops and brooms. There has to be a storage location to keep these items out of customers' views. One more star off. Had we been seated somewhere else and I'd ordered something without haricots verts, we would have had a completely different experience.

    Veggie Burger
    Nhi T.

    Ordered: veggie burger and fish and chips We were immediately seated for dinner on a Sunday afternoon. Our server and hostess were very nice and our food came out quick. It was my first time having a veggie burger and I was pleasantly surprised how moist it was. There was a bit too much pesto and it kinda overwhelmed the burger. The fries were thin and crispy. There was more batter than 'fish' in the fish and chips. The tarter sauce had a spice to it that overwhelmed the fish.

    Sheila D.

    Wanted a drink and burger after an FC Cincinnati game. We decided to walk to Vine and picked this place. We were quickly sat and service was quick and friendly. Tasty, typical bar food. Had to try a local beer while there as well. Will stop by again after a game.

    Orange wine
    Danielle J.

    This restaurant has a perfect location amongst downtown Cincinnati in OTR. We went here for date night and was seated on a Friday without reservations and minimal wait. They have a variety of cocktails and wine, including orange wine which is very limited around most places in Cincinnati which was a huge plus to see on the menu. I highly recommend the kale salad that has a mountain of parmesan. They are known for their burgers and have a variety to pick from. I went with their blue Gruyère burger which is large enough for two servings. This place is perfect spot for date night, meet up with friends for drinks and a burger

    Icy cold beer
    Meredith A.

    This place is known for their smash burgers! We ordered the Krueger Burger and it lived up to the hype. It had great flavor! My daughter ordered it as it comes, and I got mine without a bun since I was trying to be low-carb. Both were great! We also ordered the fries which were nice but didn't have as much flavor/seasoning as I would have expected. The server was very polite and helpful. The vibe was fantastic - we loved the big green booths, tile, bar, etc. It was really lovely inside! Oh and the beer was ICY COLD and perfect! We will be back!

    Legends of Dining
    CJ D.

    Do you know how normally waiters and waitresses are kind? They ask if you need or want help on the menu, sound. We've all politely deferred, but tonight was a different story. In all my bluster, I confidently informed our waitress of my ability to read. Wasn't trying to be a dick, but definitely sounded like one. Currently feeling the weight of a trillion ton dunce cap as I pass along this humbling mishap. To a seasoned server, she pressed on, bringing us ales and cocktails to stall our imminent sandwich selection. Albeit my ability to read, I often find myself not looking down to do so for the first 15 minutes within any establishment. Stopping to smell the metaphorical roses ya dig. Spicy Chicken Parms was a beautiful idea. Round of beers for the kitchen really. Sadly, spicy was an overstatement. The red pepper purée presented was tasty, yet far from expected. Kreug's has long bathroom hallways and patient hospitality. My dilemma is the identity crisis at hand: spunky or nice? Taverns with clean interiors juxtapose everything it sets out to be. Just an organization yet to find a cohesive locker room, there's no shame in that. I'd happily eat here on somebody else's dime. My own? Not so happily.

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    Waited way too long for my food. It was good at least. But 20 minutes for a wedge salad & fries, is ridiculous.

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    The service is amazing as well as the atmosphere. The food comes out very quickly and it's one of my favorite burger places.

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    Food is consistent. Management won't always seat my interracial family and continually treats others better than us.

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    Ask the Community - Krueger's Tavern

    Do you have gluten free options for those with gluten allergies?

    Yes, we do! You can order all our burgers without buns. You can also do salads, polenta, fries, and mashed potatoes!

    Is there a happy hour?

    Hi Dani! We don't have a designated happy hour. Hope we see you in soon!

    Do they card at the door? Can people under 21 get in with a group? Looking for a location for a rooftop drink for a bachelorette party.

    Hi Jennifer! We're an all ages restaurant; every one is welcome!

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