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The Precinct, Cincinnati, OH

The Precinct

4.8
4.8
9371 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
19:00
Booked 111 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
For Jeff Ruby, this is the steakhouse that started it all. In 1981, The Precinct was born in the former Cincinnati Police Patrol House Number 6. This turn-of-the-century, Romanesque-style structure would hold what is now the longest, continuously running fine dining restaurant in the city.
Recently named one of America's Top 10 Steakhouses by USA Today and Gayot.com, The Precinct is frequently recognized as having Cincinnati’s best steaks, seafood, and service. This consistent, high level of quality and overall guest experience over 4 decades has endeared Precinct to celebrities, business people, families, and loyal diners alike. The Precinct also offers a quaint outdoor patio area where guests may dine.

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  • Location
    311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226
  • Phone number
    (513) 321-5454
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking - $5
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Donny Hatton
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct

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Menu

Raw Bar*

  • Colossal Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00

    3 Tiger Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon

    • Red King CrabUS$0.00

      • MKTUS$0.00

    • Cheseapeake OystersUS$3.75

      • East & West Coast OystersUS$4.50

        Chef's Selections Flown in Daily

        Appetizers

        • Crab CakeUS$26.00

          Remoulade

          • Lobster GnocchiUS$32.00

            English Peas, Scallion Cream, Crispy Speck

            • Blue Crab BisqueUS$19.00

              Sherry Wine, Fresh Chive

              • Clams CasinoUS$22.00

                Garlic Butter, Nueske's Bacon, Toasted Breadcrumbs

                • Saffron AranciniUS$15.00

                  Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce

                  • Pork Belly SkewersUS$18.00

                    Sweet Soy BBQ, Daikon Slaw

                    Salads

                    • FreddieUS$15.00

                      Roma Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

                      • The WedgeUS$15.00

                        Braised Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Fresh Dill, Buttermilk Blue Cheese

                        • Classic CaesarUS$15.00

                          Parmigiano-Reggiano, Challah Croutons

                          • GreekUS$15.00

                            Roma Tomatoes, Feta, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Greek Dressing

                            • BurrataUS$16.00

                              Roothouse Farm Greens, Strawberry, Roasted Beets, Basil, Spiced Pecans, Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette

                              Cattle Selected, Raised, Aged & Cut Exclusively for Jeff Ruby Steakhouses

                              All entrées are served with your choice of Freddie or Greek Salad and Baked or Garlic Mashed Potatoes. A la carte salad may be substituted for an additional $6.00.

                                Jeff Ruby U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks

                                • Steak BurrowUS$85.00

                                  14 oz Blackened New York Strip, Creole Crawfish Sauce

                                  • New York StripUS$72.00

                                    14 oz Center-Cut

                                    • Cowboy SteakUS$95.00

                                      22 oz 55-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye

                                      • Boneless RibeyeUS$79.00

                                        16 oz Delmonico

                                        • Bone-In HatchetUS$145.00

                                          30 oz 85-Day Dry-Aged Ribeye

                                          Wagyu Beef

                                          A Selection of The Rarest In The World

                                          • Japanese A5 Filet MignonUS$168.00

                                            6 oz

                                            • The EsiasonUS$96.00

                                              8 oz Australian Wagyu Ribeye Filet

                                              Jeff Ruby Premium Handcrafted Filet Mignon

                                              • Barrel-Cut Filet MignonUS$85.00

                                                12 oz Cut From the Thickest Part of the Tenderloin

                                                • Petite Filet MignonUS$62.00

                                                  8 oz Center-Cut

                                                  • Steak & LobsterUS$118.00

                                                    12 oz Cold Water Lobster Tail & 8 oz Filet Mignon

                                                    • Herb Crusted FiletUS$69.00

                                                      White Truffle Bordelaise, Herbs

                                                      To Crown Your Steak

                                                      $5 Each

                                                      • Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce

                                                        • Melted Point Reyes Blue Cheese

                                                          • Mushrooms & Onions

                                                            • Béarnaise Sauce

                                                              • Horseradish Cream

                                                                • Roasted Garlic Butter

                                                                  • Chili Rub

                                                                    • Collinsworth ToppingUS$21.00

                                                                      Red King Crab, Asparagus, Bordelaise & Béarnaise

                                                                      • BurrowUS$13.00

                                                                        Creole Crawfish Sauce

                                                                        Classics

                                                                        • The Ocho CincoUS$85.00

                                                                          6 oz Filet, Creole Crawfish Sauce, 6 oz Lobster Tail

                                                                          • Steak CollinsworthUS$82.00

                                                                            8 oz Filet, King Crab, Asparagus, Bordelaise, Béarnaise

                                                                            Entrees

                                                                            • Faroe Islands SalmonUS$39.00

                                                                              Red Pepper Romesco, Spring Onions, Charred Carrots, Fresh Cilantro

                                                                              • Blackened ScallopsUS$49.00

                                                                                Gouda Grits, Crispy Prosciutto, Sun-Dried Tomato Jus

                                                                                • Miso Glazed CodUS$49.00

                                                                                  Seasonal Mushroom, Cauliflower Cream

                                                                                  • Cold Water Lobster TailUS$0.00

                                                                                    12 oz, Baked with Lemon-Herb Butter

                                                                                    • MKTUS$0.00

                                                                                  • Roasted Chicken BreastUS$33.00

                                                                                    Parmesan Risotto, Chicken Jus, Truffle

                                                                                    • Bone In Pork ChopUS$53.00

                                                                                      Creamed Leeks, Red Wine Bordelaise

                                                                                      • Steakhouse BurgerUS$22.00

                                                                                        4 oz Avril-Bleh Patties, Herb Aioli, Caramelized Onions, Pickle, American Cheese

                                                                                        Sides

                                                                                        • Jeff Ruby's Baked Macaroni & CheeseUS$16.00

                                                                                          6 Imported Cheeses

                                                                                          • Boardwalk FriesUS$9.00

                                                                                            Malt Vinegar Aioli

                                                                                            • Truffle Creamed CornUS$14.00

                                                                                              • Grilled AsparagusUS$14.00

                                                                                                Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

                                                                                                • Sautéed MushroomsUS$14.00

                                                                                                  Herb Sherry Butter

                                                                                                  • Fried BrusselsUS$14.00

                                                                                                    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

                                                                                                    • Classic Creamed SpinachUS$14.00

                                                                                                      Last updated: 7 December 2023

                                                                                                      What 9,371 people are saying

                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                      4.8
                                                                                                      4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                      • 4.8Food
                                                                                                      • 4.9Service
                                                                                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                                      • 4.5Value

                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                      Diners' Choice Awards

                                                                                                      • Cincinnati / Dayton

                                                                                                        Steak

                                                                                                      • Cincinnati / Dayton

                                                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                                                      • Cincinnati

                                                                                                        Steak

                                                                                                      • Cincinnati

                                                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                      The Precinct in Cincinnati consistently delivers "great food" and "excellent service," making it a top choice for special occasions and date nights. Diners rave about their perfectly cooked steaks and attentive waitstaff. While some note minor inconsistencies, the overall experience is "amazing" and "worth every penny."

                                                                                                      9,371 Reviews

                                                                                                      1. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Our waitress, Kelly F was absolutely phenomenal. She made my husbands first JR experience one he will never forget!!!

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                                                                                                      2. patrick

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        I wish the steak was a little better but everything else was amazing. The macaroni and cheese, garlic potatoes, butter pecan pie, Brussel sprouts were all very good!

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                                                                                                      3. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        David was the BEST!! We are very grateful for his service and the way he made our night so great!

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                                                                                                      4. John

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        23 reviews

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        23 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                        The precinct has gotton noticeably better over the last two years to the point where it was better in my opinio than Carlo and Johnny the last couple of times we went. However tonight was not good. I got the strip with the 6oz lobster and the cut of steak was awful. It was cooked (rare plus) correctly but the meat was bad. The lobster was fine but a little more done than perfect. The manhattan's to start were good but the coffee at the end was lukewarm. It should have been fresh and hot and is sometimes my favorite part of the meal.

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                                                                                                      5. Eric

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Food is always amazing, best steaks in Cincinnati. Service is great, staff is very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu.

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                                                                                                      6. Zachary

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Food was excellent. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

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                                                                                                      7. William

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        39 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        39 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Amazing food and service. I am always pleased when I dine here . I will be back soon. .

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                                                                                                      8. MarianneB

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        4 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Excellent meal and wonderful way to enjoy an evening out. Best steaks you will find in Cincinnati.

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                                                                                                      9. DustinH

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Omaha

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        The Precinct checks every box! Service was first class, food was out of this world, and atmosphere is unmatched. Our server even gave us a full tour of the entire building and knew the history of the Ruby family. You could tell from her passion that it is more than just a job. Thank you for an amazing evening.

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                                                                                                      10. Kathie

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        First.. love the precinct and have been dining there since 1986. It is always exceptional but tonight it was not .. very disappointing. We were seated and then did not get recognized for another 10 minutes. Bus person very sloppily poured water into glasses leaving spatters all over and drips on me. Our server was very knowledgeable and very kind . . But not all attentive ( like the typical Jeff Ruby server experience you expect) Unfortunately, my sea bass was under cooked and it has never been under in all the time I have gotten it. Of course the manager took care of it - and went above and beyond to make it right .. and I appreciate that. Dessert was complimentary and amazing. Overall good but just wasn’t that Jeff Ruby Experience you expect ..

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                                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                                      The Precinct offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 321-5454.

                                                                                                      The Precinct is rated 4.8 stars by 9371 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                      19:00
                                                                                                      Booked 111 times today
                                                                                                      Google Map for The Precinct

                                                                                                      311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

                                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                        (513) 321-5454
                                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                                        $50 and over
                                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                                        Steak, Seafood
                                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                        Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                                        Business Casual
                                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                                        Valet parking - $5
                                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                                        AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                      • Executive Chef
                                                                                                        Donny Hatton
                                                                                                      • Delivery & takeout
                                                                                                        Order direct

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