Ron's Roost is a Cincinnati classic for a reason. The fried chicken is always perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside -- you can tell it's made fresh. The portions are generous, and the sides (especially the mashed potatoes and coleslaw) are comforting and delicious. We also love the goetta grilled cheese and the mock turtle soup!!! The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, and the staff is friendly and efficient even when they're busy. It's one of those places that feels nostalgic but still delivers every single time. If you're craving true homestyle fried chicken in Cincinnati, Ron's Roost never disappoints. read more

So here's the thing... we thought we were coming here because of the relation to the great Barry Larkin but turns out it's in the same neighborhood... literally. Just not the same family. This is a great family spot and has plenty of menu choices that work for adults and kids. I would definitely go back if I'm ever in the area again. read more

We had the chicken, hot slaw & French fries & potatoes. All was fantastic! Home cooking without a lot of price. Chicken was perfect, not overly seasoned & cooked perfectly. Potatoes were real mashed & fries tasted like potatoes! We'll be back! Highly recommend! read more

The combination of German and fried chicken was really good. We went at a slow time so service was quick.

Last night we stopped in to Ron's Roost for dinner. We have been here before and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Don't was no shock when we visited again and had a great experience. Plenty of parking, clean and inviting. Hostess and wait staff were friendly and did a great job. Food was excellent, hot and tasted great! Highly suggest getting one of their homemade slices of pie! You will not be disappointed. If you are in the area and want a really great meal stop by! You'll be glad you did! read more

Known for their fried chicken we had to try it. We all ordered the fried chicken. Got hot slaw (which came out ice cold and really disappointing and this was something I was completely looking forward to) the chicken was good...which to say it was comparable to KFC. I can't say I'll be driving 45 minutes to have it again. The service was decent. All in all, I wasn't wowed and nothing was particularly note worthy. Kinda bordered on disappointment and underwhelmed. read more

Food was fantastic! Had the fried chicken (great flavor and tender chicken) Hot slaw was fresh, hot and flavorful My husband got the ribs and said they were some of the best he has had in a long time. Tender and barbecue sauce was good too! read more

We have eaten chicken from Ron's Roost many times at events and family gatherings but never dined at the restaurant. Tried for the first time and it was awesome. Decent service. Great fried chicken and side dishes. Everything was extremely hot when it arrived. The food was delicious. We will be visiting again. read more

Ron's Roost - Fried chicken and sides - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Love, love, love this place! It has an amazing bar where the drinks are poured to perfection! The food is always great and I love their buffet on Sunday at 4 pm! They have wonderful chicken, German hot slaw, sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, corn, salad bar and rolls! Give it a try any day because their menu has everything but the best is dessert....homemade pies! read more

I've been here many times but never wrote a review. Their fried chicken is the best as it's been a west side staple for 64 years. This time I got the burger and my wife got the goetta grilled cheese sandwich. The burger was okay and the tartar sauce was just that, nothing special about it. It was a hand made burger not a premade patty. I don't recall ever getting the burger there, mostly the chicken or their German meals. The wife thought the goetta grilled cheese sandwich was dry and I had a bit and it was. It needed something else as it was plain. Service was good as the waitress was a multitasker and kept up on the refills. read more

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Really cute place. It feels good and homey. We went for lunch and all got 3 piece fried chicken meals. The tossed salad was nice and fresh. The fried chicken came out boiling hot and was very good. Fast and friendly service. read more

We have ordered delivery from Ron's Roost many times. The chicken and Saratoga Chips are fantastic! The do a good delivery business. Our in-person visit was our first. We met with a group of friends. The restaurant is comfortable. Our waitress was great. Mark and I both ordered something different. I started with hot bacon slaw which was fantastic as usual. I ordered the lunch sauerbraten. The taste caught me off guard because it was definitely 'sauer'. After a few bites the flavor settled in. The meat was tender and each bite was quite good. Regarding the potato pancake, it was smaller than you know who's, but I vouch for the flavor! It was the better potato pancake! Mark ordered the Swiss Mushroom Burger. He thought it was okay. We had Saratoga Chips delivered back in the day. We didn't have any during lunch, but they are top notch! Overall.. good food and great service. read more

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The Ron's Roost is casual with a sports bar vibe. We came on a Sunday and the place was pretty packed. We were seated right away. The current basketball and football games were playing on the multiple t.V We ordered the hot slaw. I really didn't like it It was basically a small bowl full of raw cabbage and an acidic, watery, vinegar at the bottom with bacon bits on top. At least the bacon bits were was real, cooked bacon. It was a watery, acidic, mess. Yuck! We also ordered the Bourbon Angus Burger. You could get it with. Onion straws or onion rings. I got mine wet onion rings. I took the onion rings off and ate them separately. They were crispy and delicious. That burger... wow! Juicy, quality beef with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and crispy pickles! Yummy I'd come back just for that burger! We didn't get our complementary rolls though. We didn't know we were supposed to get them until we saw a few other folks with them. By the time we figured it out, we had already eaten. :-( Our server was Isabella was very sweet and provided honest recommendations! It was an overall good experience:-) read more

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Best chicken in town! However, lots of other things on the menu that are delicious , like the turkey dinner. You may want the gravy on the side, if you don't like it on everything, though. Soups are great, too. Service was great. read more

Excellent service! Comfortable setting. Feels like being at home eating and relaxing with family. All of us raved about our food choices. Pretzels were the best very crunchy. hot slaw, fresh fried chicken. Three of us got deserts to go. Will be back soon. yummmm read more

Terrible, inedible waffles and weird chicken for chicken and waffles dish. Pre-made? Or worst homemade food ever? Fake maple syrup - aka corn syrup AND high fructose corn syrup. Fried chicken entree was fine. Small portion of mashed potatoes. Doubt I will be going back. Scraggly plants hanging from giant planters from ceiling could use some attention. read more

My husband and I and my father in law had the meatloaf, it was bad. You could tell it wasn't real meat and it was covered in gravy so you couldn't see the my meat. It took so long to come out we thought this is gonna be good. Very disappointing, service was good yesterday about 3:00pm. read more

The service was great, but my husband's chicken sandwich didn't taste or feel like it was cooked all the way. However, he didn't say anything to them because my sandwich was a mess when I got it and the bread was falling apart. So she brought me a new piece of bread that had mold on it. Finally, I got the sandwich I wanted and the fries were good. I wouldn't recommen. read more

Tried for the 1st time, arrived around 1:15pm on Sunday. Busy but within 10 mins cleared out. Service was slow, finally able to order 25 mins after being seated. Salads arrived with entree and had to ask for refill on drinks. Chicken was excellent! They needed more wait staff or at least busers for tables. read more

Ron's Roost is a fun place restaurant with great servers. We decided to give it a second chance after our last visit 8 months ago. Their fried chicken is so delicious and tender. But their sides on the buffet bar and menu are so lackluster. Pork n Beans, Corn and Green Beans from a can with no seasonings. Mashed potatoes from dried flakes and fake gravy. I ordered their Hot Bacon Slaw and it was watery and tasteless. read more

Stopped in for a business lunch. Service was quick and our waitress was friendly. The ambiance was good not too many folks there but was a nice environment. I had the fried chicken, which came out hot and delicious. Definitely worth the time and effort to stop in for the chicken. I also had the hot bacon slaw which was good and green beans, which were just ok. Will definitely be back when in the area. read more

Good friend brought me here. It was a family favorite for him, and he shared memories of that. It was full, so we sat at the bar and ordered the Fried Chicken which is what they're known for. Looking around pretty much everyone did. It was good...just like home cooking. Servers friendly, and cost was easy on the wallet. Ambiance was old fashioned, reminded me of places I went with my family as a child. It was an enjoyable evening. read more

A Cincinnati staple, Ron's Roost has been in business for almost 65 years! Located in Cheviot, not far off of I-74, they have a really nice bar area and larger dining area. Came here for their famous fried chicken and it didn't disappoint! Beautiful crispy crust and the chicken comes right off the bone. Told the man who I assume was the owner that it was our first time there and he brought us a free plate of saratoga chips and warm barbecue sauce to dip them in. So many good options on the menu but it would be hard not to order the chicken again! We are already thinking about when we can go back! read more

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I went here and got the chicken and waffles with coleslaw. The chicken was amazing and so was the coleslaw, however the waffles were a little dry. Service was great and attentive. The ambiance was amazing and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back read more

Ron's Roost - +1 Heinz ketchup - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

My grandma was born and raised in Cincinnati and she is Cincy through and through. I've heard her talk about Ron's Roost multiple times, but had never been there with her because she acted like it would take us forever to get here (she lives in Fairfield). When she turned 90, she kept saying that this is where she wanted to go for her bday dinner, but that it was too far away for most family members. So I got on a plane from Phoenix, surprised her for her 90th bday and took her to Ron's Roost the day after her bday. She was delighted! Honestly, my rating for this place mostly is because my grandma loves it so much and seeing her so happy makes me enjoy this place all the more! The reason my grandma (Nammy, as us grandkids call her) is such a fan is that she (like many native Cincinnatians in the 1930s) is German through and through. She was raised with authentic German cooking and there are few restaurants in the City that make German food the way her mother did. Ron's Roost is the exception. I personally was looking forward to trying this place out only because I was perplexed at how a joint known for fabulous chicken also makes authentic sauerbraten, mock turtle soup, etc. When we walked in, I got more of a sports bar vibe than anything (which added to my perplexity). It seems that the sauerbraten is a menu staple item, which attracts many folks to the restaurant. But most others come for the delicious chicken. Conflicted between ordering one of my favorite menu items ever (chicken tenders), with wanting to pay homage to my Cincinnati German roots (I am a 4th generation Cincinnati-born German after all!), I was unsure what to get. Ultimately, I figured I could test out Nammy's sauerbraten and get my own tenders--- but I did order a cup of the mock turtle soup. Yum! The sauerbraten was great-- extremely tender. I could see why people would come here just to get that. I also really enjoyed the chicken tenders and just as easily can see why this place would be known for their chicken. Why a 4 star rating instead of 5? For me are two things: 1) their fries are not that good. When you are known for chicken, you also have to step it up a bit in the potato game so that your fried potatoes (whether they be classic, waffle, or wedge) need to be the perfect complement. I found their fries to be lacking in seasoning and a tad too crispy for me. 2) I got excited when I saw some Rhinegeist marketing in the window. I figured they'd have a decent selection of this fantastic Cincinnati beer. However, they only had one option. Either way, I still loved Ron's Roost and am glad that there is a Cincinnati staple that serves authentic German cuisine. I feel like my grandma when I say "we need more places like this in Cincinnati!" We are already planning to head back here in April when I am in town for Easter. (Also, this is only a 30 min drive from Fairfield. My grandma acted like it would be a 50 min drive lol.. So I'm sure we will get here more often now that I know it's not THAT far away....) read more

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Excellent chicken. Moist juicy and not too salty. Love their hot bacon slaw and their German potato salad is really good. Come by and see Allie and the rest of the crew. read more

Ron's Roost - Bar area - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Perfect for the neighborhood. Not for passersby. They offer a small buffet, waited tables, or pick up service. The chicken is prepared well; juicy and decent in flavor. Could use more spices for me. They didn't include potato salad in my carry out order as paid for. Lived too far to return right away. Was pretty upset as that probably would have been my deciding factor to spread the word. Salad was bland, too read more

Chicken is NOT overrated. Excellent all around. Tasty, crispy, and hot. Sides are plentiful and homemade. Servers are excellent.

Service is good and food came out fresh and fast! Restaurant looks clean and they have a whole variety of food! Would eat here again! read more

Ron's Roost - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Best fried chicken ever! We drove from Glendale just for the chicken to go! Worth the drive. We had baked potatoes and regular coleslaw and both were good. I don't like their mashed potatoes ( I don't remember if it's the potatoes or gravy but not homemade.) their hot bacon slaw is yummy but just not in the mood. read more

Ate here tonight with a group of 4 for another couple's 50th anniversary dinner. This was our third time eating here in the last several years. I had a large bowl of soup, a large salad, and the Bavarian sampler platter for an entree (sauerbraten, mettworst, potato pancake and sauerkraut.) The portion sizes on everything were generous. Had some leftovers to take home. Everything tasted great. Others had turkey and dressing, chicken and fish. There wasn't a single misstep anywhere--our server Char was incredibly efficient, friendly and attentive--a real dynamo that is quite an asset to this place. They even provided a free cake for the anniversary couple, which was a nice gesture. We did not need a reservation for Thursday night, as it wasn't packed. Parking is ample. One of the West Side gems that has been around a long time, and for good reason. read more

Ron's took a second to grow on me. It's solid, good-quality, chicken. It feels old-fashioned compared to other chicken joints. It's not about a million hot sauces or 64 herbs and spices. It's simple, and complete. It's a chicken dinner, not sports bar chicken. There's no bells or whistles unless you want it added. The breading is surprisingly crunchy and devoid of any burnt flour taste. Prices are fair for the amount of food they give you. There is quite a wait between ordering and food coming out - as I understand it, chicken is fried to order, not kept on a hot plate. It's interior is evocative of an early 2000's restaurant. with a surprisingly large amount of open space. It's nice and not cramped, even when crowded. But it's not all perfect, as classic as Ron's recipe is, the dredge they use to bread the chicken with could use a touch more spice: some salinity, onion powder, and pepper would go a long way. Ron's has been around for 64 years now. I hope it'll be around for another 60. read more

I've had some damn good turtle soup at Bender's Tavern in Canton, OH, and the Pineville Tavern in Pineville, PA, but until I visited Cincinnati I had never even heard of mock turtle soup. It made me think of similarly named products, like the mock turtle neck and the mocktail - neither of which really work. I was therefore a little reluctant to partake, but when I realized the best mock turtle soup might be located a mock turtle shell's throw from my lodgings in Cheviot, I knew I had to give it a try. Ron's Roost is a 62-year-old restaurant that sells mock turtle soup and as you might surmise a significant amount of chicken. It is still owned by the original owner, Olga, a 94-year-old immigrant from Slovenia who was nice enough to give me a tour of the kitchen and provide me the recipe: chicken, beef, pork, hardboiled egg, and spices (hey, if you made the best mock turtle soup in Cincinnati you'd be a little tight-lipped too!). Now that I drank some, I wouldn't drive all the way to Cincinnati just for another bowl, but the next time I'm in town, it's a possibility. Interested in having Cincinatti's third-best Local Food That is Not Cincinnati chili? Then while you're at the Roost, try a soup and sandwich combo with a Goetta Grilled Cheese Sandwich. read more

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The German potato salad is amazing. My burger was hot juicy. The restaurant theme itself is very unique. I will absolutely be going back with as many people as I can get to come with! read more

I love this place - went and had lunch last week with a coworker and everything was on point like usual. Really good value here. High quality food with large portion sizes every time I've gone. On top of great food - the atmosphere is awesome, the staff is friendly, quick and attentive, AND the owners are incredible people. Got the chance to chat with Olga a bit. She is one of the most interesting people I have ever met. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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Think twice before going to this place. The service was terrible, the chicken was dripping grease and the facility was just filthy. When I was telling my fellow nurses about my experience they stated several coworkers had gotten food poisoning there. read more

Ron's Roost - Greasy chicken stale bread - Burgers Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Went back for the first time in our post-COVID world. Chicken was great, as usual, meatloaf was decent. However, instant mashed potatoes and up priced runny mac n cheese marred the good chicken. Service was iffy. But server was alone and busy, so we'll cut her some slack. read more

Food is Great! Service by Deb sucked from sitting down until table was cleared and asked if ready for the check. I highly recommend Ron's Roost, Just no Deb as a server. read more

The BEST fried chicken in the city. It's our Sunday night takeout. We drive from the East side because it's so good.

went to a place know for their chicken and ordered boneless wings and was served compressed chicken nuggets for $8.99