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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.

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

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.

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

311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
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