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Rusk Kitchen + Bar, Cincinnati, OH

Rusk Kitchen + Bar

4.4
4.4
179 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Charming
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
A full-service restaurant and bar offering eclectic American cuisine, beer, elevated house-made cocktails, and wine. Rusk is the perfect place to catch your favorite teams, brunch on the Sunday's, lunch with coworkers, wine and dine for date night, grab dinner with the family, and enjoy cocktails with your friends on the 2nd-floor rooftop patio. Our vision is to be a favorite neighborhood spot for everyone to gather.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:30 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:30 am–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    (513) 221-7875
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef David Austin
  • Catering
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details

What 179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusk Kitchen + Bar offers a delightful dining experience with a "great rooftop deck" and "outstanding service." Guests love the "amazing free birthday dessert" and "unique drinks." The atmosphere is lively yet accommodating for conversations. While some dishes impress, others like the mac and cheese need improvement.

179 Reviews
  1. Pamela

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The space was cold and we weren’t able to take our coats off. They only had one server for the entire front of house, so it was a half hour from sitting before our order was taken. The coffee was so strong, our one party member couldn’t drink hers. Very disappointing overall. Probably won’t return any time soon.
    Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for your experience—it’s never our intention to leave our guests disappointed. Regarding the temperature, we’re sorry you felt cold and will ensure our team is more proactive about adjustments upon request. We understand the delay in service was frustrating. While we had three servers handling an unusually large breakfast crowd, we recognize it wasn’t enough, and we’re working to better manage busy times. As for the coffee, we’re addressing consistency to improve quality. Your feedback is valuable, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the warm, attentive experience you deserve.

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  2. Joshua

    West Virginia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of four and had a great time. Drinks were excellent, food was fantastic and the service was top notch. Will come again for sure.

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  3. Kirsty

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and excellent customer service. Ryan was great!
    Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded on 8 December 2024
    Hi Kirsty, Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you had a great time and that your server made your visit special. We’ll pass along your feedback to the team—it means a lot to us! We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  4. Jeff

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere and the food was outstanding. Service was great too!

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  5. Beth

    Cincinnati

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was with a group of 6. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Pasta, sandwiches and salads were all good. Service was quick and attentive. Overall very nice experience.

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  6. Susan

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Delicious food. Whipped Ricotta appetizer is to die for!

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  7. Jennifer

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! Excellent service! Flourless chocolate cake was perfect!

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  8. Kevin

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Great service. Love the ambience. Amazing free birthday dessert.

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  9. catharine

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I always enjoy Rusk. This time I had the baby kale salad with salmon and my friend was pleased with the burger. Great drinks, and chocolate flourless for dessert. My husband’s favorites are the Cajun fettuccini and the beef rib dish: both enormous! We will return soon.

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  10. Randy

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food - appetizers, salads, and main course all arrived at the same time. Food was excellent, but it would have been nice to receive appetizers first, then salads, then main course. When we arrived, I asked if we could be seated at a booth and was told it would not be possible. The booths were all empty at that time, and all empty when we left. Ambience was nice, and menu has a good variety.

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FAQs

Rusk Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 221-7875.

Rusk Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 179 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for Rusk Kitchen + Bar

2724 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Woodburn & Clayton
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:30 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:30 am–12:30 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef David Austin
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (513) 221-7875
  • Catering
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
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