Once you manage to deal with the debacle that is the parking lot, you will be graced with a ton of decent shopping opportunities at Rookwood Commons. There are only a few stores in Rookwood Commons that I frequent: Homegoods, TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, occasionally Cyclebar, occassiosionaly DSW. I think that I would come here a bit more if it didn't seem so chaotic to get in. The starbucks is particularly grueling to find parking for. There are a lot of great stores though and it's generally a very clean/well-kept complex. There's also plenty of food options for when you work up an appetite with all the shopping. I've only had to quickly pop into a couple stores up here in recent months, but they have all been taking COVID precautions seriously. read more

Game Stop is horrible- totally charged me to grade cards- took 5 months and cards came back ungraded. No explanation- nothing done and it cost me $50. Ridiculous! Don't buy from them read more

Literally just got harassed by the assistant manager (female) for literally being in the Junior dress section. My daughter was looking for dresses and I was sitting. We made our purchases and left. Will never come again. Racial profiling has got to stop . read more

This is where I do most of my shopping. It's convenient, close by home and you can easily find parking. There are many shops and restaurants to choose from. read more

It's an alright shopping center and area. It is a little more spread out than one might expect. Or else, the Commons is a smaller portion of the overall shopping and mall type of area. There is a lot to see and choose from. You will have all your bases covered, no matter what you want or need to buy, as well as get a bite or a drink to sustain you through some more shopping! We were in the area for a book tour and are not from Cincinnati, and it was fairly easy to navigate and convenient to the highway. And at least at the time we got there, we had no issue finding decent parking. Though I can see how it could get messy at busier/rush hour times. read more

Although the parking lot and traffic flow is an absolute disaster as seems to be the tradition in Cincinnati, it's still a pleasant shopping center with mostly pleasant shoppers. I rarely see people behaving badly. It's quite civilized. For this reason I end up at Rookwood regularly. Whole Foods is a significant reason as well since there isn't another until Mason. The restaurant variety is definitely impressive with Five Guys, Qdoba, P.F. Chang's, Buca di Beppo, J. Alexander's, Buffalo Wild Wings, First Watch, Longhorn, Bronte, Donato's, Boston Market, Starbucks, Rusty Bucket, Potbelly, and Don Pablo's. read more

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I was entering the crosswalk in front of Whole Foods and a car almost hit me . It came through the crosswalk at an inappropriate speed. There is.no stop sign for the crosswalk. In my opinion safety should be addressed before aesthetics. Someone will be hit in that crosswalk. Rookwood Commons, Please Address This Issue. read more

Rookwood is an outdoor shopping center that is divided into two sections as indicated by its name: the Commons & Pavilion. Between the two, there are a variety of stores and restaurants that you'd expect to see in this type of shopping area. Whole Foods is the center's market, and there are a variety of apparel, shoe, and accessory stores like Old Navy, TJ Maxx, DSW, Claire's and the like. You can grab cards and gifts at Hallmark or Factory Card Outlet, and homegoods at Bed, Bath & Beyond or Pier 1 Imports. There are a lot of options for places to eat that range from quick bites like Qdoba or Potbelly to sit-down places like Buca di Beppo and J. Alexander's. While most of the restaurants are chains, I was pleasantly surprised to see that a lot of them were places with gluten free menus, a fact which I have filed away for later visits. There is a lot of variety, so his may be a good one stop shop, depending on what you need, so that you can park the one time and walk around. My two favorite stops here are Joseph Beth Booksellers and Nordstrom Rack. With the demise of Borders, there seems to be a lot fewer bookstores located in mall/large shopping center areas, so it's really appealing that Rookwood has Joseph Beth. If you're in the area, this is a nice stop. read more

Generally not a fan of Rookwood overall. The traffic and parking situation has become increasingly worse over the past few years. The overall layout just isnt very convenient with the two different sides. The Nordstrom Rack side is particularly crazy. I mostly come here for places I cannot easily go elsewhere for such as REI, Eddie Bauer, and The Rack. Just an overview, this outdoor shopping destination has many higher end stores, which all house nice selections of product. There are several outlying nicer restaurants, and just a couple fast casual eateries. Due to lack of "NEW" space in this over crowded area, I can't see the traffic or parking improving, ever. Shop here sparingly. read more

My go to regional shopping center which has a variety of shops. I frequent the Hallmark store the most picking up birthday cards. Its easy to get in and out of the back newer location, the older location in the front can be challenging at times finding a parking space. GAP, Eddie Bauer, Whole Foods, DSW, Bed, Bath & Beyond (love their 20 % coupons) and the Walking Store and now the region's only REI store. Plus a variety of dining - The Pub, Rusty Bucket, The Wine Guy, First Watch (but stay away on Sunday's - the line for FW is wrapped around the building) and quick fast food locations (Qdoba, Five Guys, Whole Foods, Yagoot). There's a store and a restaurant for everyone at Rookwood. read more

With over 70 shops and restaurants, I really like this upscale shopping complex. My favorite shops here are Chico's, Coldwater Creek, Steinmart, Pier One and DSW Shoe Warehouse. Some of the more unique stores include Z Gallerie (home decor), Entertainment Solutions and Dog About Town. Although the surrounding area is congested, I don't have as much trouble maneuvering through the parking area in this complex as others. There are plenty of restaurants, here, too. My favorites are The Rusty Bucket and The Pub. I haven't tried Buca di Beppo, yet, but I have heard good things about it! read more

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I love the Rookwood shopping center. Every time I drive through Cincinnati I stop at the TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack here if I have time. There are lots of restaurants nearby and of course, TONS of shopping! read more

I have a love hate relationship with Rookwood Commons. I LOVE how close and convenient it is and the selection of stores. I shop here ALL THE TIME because they have tons of places that I like to go: J. Crew Factory, Old Navy, Homegoods, Nordstrom Rack, REI, Victoria's Secret, Pier 1, Whole Foods, Ulta, Charming Charlie, etc. etc.They also have lots of food options, mostly chains. I HATE the parking situation. Parking sucks, there's never anywhere to park near where you're going, and don't even talk to me about coming here near the holidays. I also hate the traffic in the area...It feels impossible to get in here without making a left turn or getting stuck at a long light. Overall, it would be better if fewer people came here, but what can you do. read more

Rookwood is like a little Mecca mirage off the highway. I say this as I swear I can never get to it the same way twice. And thats really the only reason it loses a star as the traffic to get in and out is so confusing and congested, and I should not have to zig zag dumpsters on the back side of a building to exit (true story). But, enough of that, once you get inside, there's really not a bad spot in the place, unless it's winter, and a major event, and... ok but seriously. This is truly a park-in-the-middle and go back to the car when you need to kinda place. It is a little tad more higher end, but its about 50-50 high to normal end. Five Guys and Buca's are my favorite, and those to a really the low end to the high end. But there's something for everyone as far as food goes. There is also all sorts of shops from clothing, to cameras and electronics, to housewares and furniture, to pets, shoes, groceries, and dessert. It's a great place to go with a few to a crew of your friends and take a stroll in the evening, or shop and enjoy dinner, or a late night drink. read more

I will begrudgingly give Rookwood 3 stars rather than two, if only because it has Joseph Beth Booksellers, an oasis in a sea of chains. It does have a well-rounded selection of stores (from White House Black Market, Anthropology and the sort to Old Navy and TJ Maxx). And I like Whole Foods. For the average mall shopper, this is all great, as long as the weather isn't too bad. My problem with Rookwood is perhaps somewhat just an issue of preference: It is mired in generic stores and restaurants. I'm sure that is what other people are looking for, just not me. However, the worst part about Rookwood is the layout. It makes no sense and is horrible for traffic. My husband and I went on a Friday evening to pick up a few books and grab a to-go dinner and the place was packed. It took me 10 minutes to get to either side of the mall and another several minutes to find parking between the plug-up of cars and the stupidly placed stop-signs. I guess when it's warm out it would be fine to have to take the long walk from the Commons side to the Pavilion side, but why on earth is there no way to walk through the middle of the long strip of stores?? I love walking, but there is nothing pleasant about the way between the two sides. In sum, you will find pretty much any chain store at Rookwood, as well as a sizable selection of mediocre chain restaurants. You should avoid the apocalypse that is a weekend night if you do not want to be aggravated by a long wait and an annoyingly long journey through the lot to find parking. read more

I'm so guilty. I spent at least 20 of the 30 days in June buying Banana Republic tanks and Old Navy flip flops from Rookwood. There is something so wonderful in Rookwood that I couldn't leave. Well, no, actually, it was really the only place I could go after volleyball practice until my mom got off of work to pick me up. But hey, we can just pretend that this place is magical, right? I love Rookwood in the summer. You strut down the well-kept sidewalks, walking past the cliches of Banana Republic, Gap and Old Navy, and you feel like a fashionista...until you walk over to the commons and to TJ Maxx and become a Maxxnista;) Rookwood recently added a Nordstrom Rack, which I'm going to squeal and scream about how fabulous it is. The Gap and Victoria's Secret are also much bigger than any one you'll find in a shopping mall. And they added a Five Guys. Mmm, peanutssssssssssss! Rookwood also has an amazing lineup of restaurants. Out with the guys? Buffalo Wild Wings! Pizza? Donatos! Italian? Buca di Beppo! Chinese? P.F. Chang's! Steak? J.Alexander's! Mexican? Don Pablo's! Coffee? Starbucks! OK, so they're all chain restaurants. That doesn't take away from the fact that there's variety! The traffic here is even more horrendous than Kenwood's thanks to the excessive traffic lights and its proximity to I-275. Overall, it's my second favorite place to shop in Cincinnati and my favorite during the summer. read more

Rookwood Commons is a nice outdoor mall. Lots of shops, though many of them are upscale. The cluster of restaurants at this location is nice and convenient for get togethers or a variety of eating options, whichever you prefer. Main complaint I have with Rookwood is the parking. The parking is not the best laid out, and there never seems to be enough of it. Make sure you plan ahead if you need to be there at a specific time, you may be searching for a bit to find a spot. read more

When I think of Rookwood, I am reminded of all the harrowing near-death experiences I've had in the parking lots. We live within walking distance, and even as a pedestrian on the sidewalk, you're sometimes taking your life in your own hands. I'm not sure what causes the "Rookwood driving syndrome," but it could probably make for a good dissertation. Lots of good stores here. Paradoxically, the "Commons" has the more upscale stores like REI, Banana Republic, Joseph Beth's and Pier 1, while the "Pavilion" has discount stores like Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, Home Goods and Steinmart. Plenty of chain restaurants, too. So once you claim that parking space, you don't have to leave it for hours, I suppose. read more

I like the selection of stores and restaurants at Rookwood, and it's the most convenient shopping center/mall to my house. I end up there frequently because of the location, but I hate the layout of this place! Why is it that every city but Cincinnati has mastered the contemporary style of streetscape layouts for newly built shopping centers? I really like the outdoor concept, with separate entrances for each store and sidewalks connecting them. But two half-circles with huge parking lots in between? It ends up being less convenient than a mall, where you can at least park once and walk around inside. When I shop at Rookwood, I typically have to move my car once or twice, especially if I am hitting up shops on opposite sides of the center. I really wish they had designed this like Eason in Columbus, the Greene in Dayton, or even the Streets of West Chester, which is smaller but at least more user-friendly. Putting a weirdly laid out center like this in the middle of a bustling semi-urban neighborhood was a squandered opportunity. read more

A great shopping area not only for the Norwood neighborhood but the entire city of Cincinnati, Rookwood Commons & Pavilion (or more widely known as just Rookwood) has a little bit of everything for everyone. Just a few minutes drive from downtown, you can reach Rookwood by either jumping off I-71 (exit 6) or coming around back by either Edwards or Madison Roads. Getting into the parking area can be a bit of a pain as Madison and Edwards can become quite congested, but once you're in, it is easy to navigate and there is always plenty of parking. Rookwood has a good combination of stores that cater to higher-end shoppers and regular Joe Schmo's like me. You can pretty much find anything you might happen to be searching for. Rookwood offers a wide variety of purchasing opportunities. From clothing to jewelry, home furnishings to footwear, toy stores to electronics, card shops to gift shops, health & beauty to a large number of specialty stores, with a book store and even a grocery. You can pretty much find anything you need at Rookwood. Now I haven't been in every single store in Rookwood, but I have walked by each one as I've gone window shopping with the wife. We have always been able to find affordable prices for what we've been looking for. Certain stores do target a more upper-class clientele and if you walk into one of those and the staff doesn't necessarily view you within that category, they make it very clear that they are merely tolerating you without being overly rude about it. The "Regular Joe" stores are where you're going to find a more friendly staff, but that shouldn't be much of a secret. Some of the stores I have been to that I enjoyed include American Eagle, Bed Bath & Beyond (which loses me Man Points, I know), Gamestop, Baby Gap, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret (love when my wife goes in there), Whole Foods Market, and Joseph Beth Bookstores. The dining options are also great. It ranges from really great to pretty good. There are no restaurants that I would consider bad. Places I've enjoyed the most include Max & Erma's, Potbelly's, First Watch, Buca di Pepo's, and Buffalo Wild Wings. Okay places would include J Alexander's and P.F. Chang's. Rookwood is a great place for shopping and dining. You can pretty much find anything that you want or need. A nice place to go shopping with your wife and going out to eat with your friends. Mahalo, and enjoy. read more

This is a split review situation. * parking and driving **** stores and restaurants As many of the other reviews cite, parking and moving between the three interconnected sites is tough at best. The worst is parking at the Pavilion near BW3s or anywhere near First Watch during key breakfast/brunch hours on the weekends. Traffic on surrounding roads is always terrible, especially in and off of Madison. You can avoid the outer roads by taking a right at Boston Market and driving behind the stores to the Commons. There is a good selection of discount and high-end retailers from Nordstrom Rack and Home Goods to the boutique specialty stores, as well as fast casual food choices, i.e. Jason's Deli, Pot Belly, up to fine dining with Capitol Grill and Seasons 52. read more

This place has almost everything I would need. First of all, note that it is two shopping centers in one! In terms of footwear, most people can get anything they need from DSW, the Walking Store, or Nordstrom Rack. HomeGoods, Crate and Barrel, Pier 1, and Bed Bath and Beyond have anything I need for my kitchen and home. Clothing stores are plentiful as well, including Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy (yeah, all three?!), Nordstrom Rack, and TJMaxx. There are plenty of chain restaurants to choose from including Buffalo Wild Wings, PF Chang's, J Alexanders, and Starbucks. And who can forget Whole Foods? Parking and navigating the parking lot can be a challenge, but it's nice to get errands done in one trip. read more

Rookwood is one of my favorite outdoor shopping centers in the area. It has a great variety of shops that offer everything from clothes, shoes, accessories, homegoods, and food. My only dislike is the parking. It can definitely be a challenge at times. read more

Rookwood Commons & Pavilion is a great place to go when you're in the Norwood area. Basically the first outdoor mall in the Cincinnati area, Rookwood has plenty of shopping mixed with a great variety of shopping. In fact they have over seventy shops and restaurants. Some of my favorite places include Joseph-Beth (one of the best bookstores in town), DSW Shoe Warehouse (it appeases my wife!), TJ Maxx (especially in this economy), and Dog About Town (we love our dog). It's obvious the variety available in the short list I've made. The restaurants are equally varied. From P.F. Changs to Max & Erma's and Don Pablo's on the other side, it's always great eating at Rookwood. In fact, if my wife or I are ever unsure of where to go for dinner, we just hop on the Norwood lateral and head into Rookwood and take our pick. It is a little harder to get shopping done here in the Winter, but it's still worth visiting then. read more

Rookwood is my go-to place to shop for a variety of reasons: I can walk there when the weather is nice, the layout is interesting, it has an open feel, and it is well-maintained. Parking can sometimes be a pain but I'm not sure a shopping center exists with easy parking. I love that there are both chains and locally owned businesses there. The shopping and dining options are able to accommodate most budgets and tastes. If you don't feel like dealing with the traffic and snobbery of Kenwood, go to Rookwood! read more

There are a lot of stores located here, which is great, but I have seen a better selection at these stores in other locations.

Although I'm not much of a shopper, I enjoy going to Rookwood Commons & Pavilion when I get the chance. The Pavilion has been there for a long time, but it still has a ton of great businesses and has brought in some new restaurants the last few years: Potbelly Sandwich Works and the even newer tavern, The Rusty Bucket. It is also home to favorites such as Joseph Beth Booksellers and First Watch, a huge Don Pablo's, and classics like SteinMart, T.J. Maxx, as well as a variety of other shops and restaurants. The Commons, meanwhile, is much newer and the fairly recent addition of the new outdoor mall was great. The Commons has a ton of popular clothing stores such as American Eagle, Ann Taylor, Anthropologie, and Gap, but it also has other great stores including Bed, Bath, and Beyond, Whole Foods Market, and DSW Shoe Warehouse (apparently much better than Fields Ertel location). The "new" Rookwood also has a lot of great restaurants including Bucca di Beppo, P.F. Chang's, and J. Alexander's. Overall, the Rookwood Commons and Pavilion is very nice, and a great place for dining and/or shopping in Cincinnati. Its location is also great, as it is just down the road from Hyde Park and Mt. Lookout Squares, and it is within 10 minutes of both Kenwood and Downtown. read more

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There was not a single parking spot in this location today. I refuse to come back until the parking is taken care of. It is dangerous to drive here. read more

Nice place with a lot of places to shop and eat. When I visit my mom in Ohio, we try to get to this shopping plaza. Lots of parking too. There are always a lot of size Small and XS at the discount stores, which is convenient for a California shopper, as these are hardly ever available in LA. If you're a small size, there's lots for you!! read more

It's two, TWO , TWO shopping centers in one. The newer side has a lot of trendy shops, and everything a strip mall needs. The parking is plentiful on the Whole Foods Side. Parking SUCKS on the TJ Maxx side. and no, you can't walk between the two sides. So, pick your poison, because seriously, it's got everything you need, just don't come here during the holidays, seriously, its straight up cage fighting for parking. read more

Rookwood is a nice small plaza with a few great stores and restaurants the surrounding area is very nice and pleasant with grocery stores, hair and nail salons. I shop there quite often. read more

Rookwood is one of my favourite places to shop in Cincinnati. There is a good selection of stores to choose from - Old Navy, DSW, Whole Foods, Pier 1, Joseph Beth, etc. Also plenty of eating choices - Five Guys and PF Chang being my favourite. Definitely a good spot to shop! read more

This is my go-to place to shop in Cincinnati. Loads of great shops and restaurants. Very family-friendly. Parking is almost always a hassle, the place is always packed. read more

The Pub is a pretty awesome looking place outside and in. Friendly waitress and bartender. The food came out hot and promptly. The chicken rolls were good, but a little greasy. Would like to have seen more as it was a small portion. The spinach flatbread was tasty and it would be a good size for a light tasty snack to share amongst others. Good food that is moderately priced. Good atmosphere. The music was good and wasn't too loud, but didn't really reflect the time period of the establishment. read more

I'd been visiting my daughter at college, the staff and food was awesome! BUT RESERVATIONS A MUST or you'll be waiting an hour or so, great value, great food, great atmosphere! Loved it! read more

Avoid that place like the plague anytime near or around Christmas. They have the absolute worst traffic pattern and parking setup ever designed. Took me 25 mins just to get anywhere near where I wanted and another 15 to find a spot. Total and complete cluster f__k read more

Oh Rookwood, you are oh so convenient. I feel like I find myself at Rookwood multiple times a week and at least once or twice a weekend. Whether it is for grocery shopping at Whole Foods, shopping at one of the many clothing stores, eating/drinking, and even shipping something from the (absolute best) UPS store - this place has it all. I really dislike driving all the way to Kenwood mall to go shopping unless I really have to, so basically everything I own is from a store at Rookwood! A few hotspots I always find myself at are the JCrew Mercantile store (its JCrew clothing at outlet prices), Nordstrom Rack (probably the best place to buy shoes), Old Navy (although always packed and messy, it's hard to pass up the insane deals), Evereve (adorable boutique style shopping and the nicest employees on earth) and Homegoods (good luck walking out of there empty handed, it's impossible). Some other great spots include the Joseph Beth bookstore, this is my true happy place. A coffee and a corner chair with a great book - you can't beat it! The Mitchell's salon is a great go-to for all of your salon needs too! Having a space like Rookwood so close to my house is both a godsend and a curse (mostly because I spend so much money there). The only downside is the absolutely horrible parking lots. These lots were poorly designed for the amount of traffic this area gets. So if you find yourself there on a busy day, look both ways, look again, drive slow, and have lots of patience while driving around. read more

I find myself more and more going to Rookwood Commons than Kenwood Mall, which I went to most of my life. Although, I still go to Kenwood for some specific stores, today I was thinking about why I now go much more often to Rookwood. Rookwood has a great selection of stores. I think a testament to this is that although there has been some turnover in stores, it has been very little compared to most malls. My 2 favorite shoe stores are at Rookwood - DSW (for great shoes at good prices) and Walking Store (I live downtown and need really good shoes for walking that look good and this store has the best selection). For housewares etc, Bed, Bath and Beyond is a great store with great prices. There are a variety of clothing stores and specialty stores. The advantages of Rookwood, it is not as crowded parking wise (although I will still avoid it between thanksgiving and Christmas). If you are buying heavy stuff it is easy to move your car around and not have to carry a purchases a long distance, but you can also still walk between the stores if you want to. It is not as overwhelming as malls tend to be. Also, you do not have to deal with all the kiosk's that are in malls these days. There are still some stores I go to in Kenwood mall, but for most shopping, I will be going to Rookwood first. read more

I do enjoy Rookwood Plaza, the parking does not bother me as much as the drivers in the lot. Stop signs mean nothing. The stores are generic but I find the business offer excellent customer service; except 1. Victoria's Secret. The sales associates do not even bother to speak or ask if you need assistance. I wish there was another store that offered similar items. I'll deal with Kenwood before I ever step foot in to another Victoria's Secret. read more