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Baru, Cincinnati, OH

Baru

4.5
4.5
334 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Fancy
An elevated dining experience with an atmosphere to match.
Cincinnati’s prime spot for cocktails and sushi. Lit up in red and purple, Baru’s atmosphere submerges patrons into a nightlife experience awash in Tokyo aesthetics.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese (Izakaya), Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bob Grace
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Race & Sixth St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 334 people are saying

Baru reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baru offers a "cool atmosphere" with "excellent food" and "amazing service," making it a top choice for sushi enthusiasts. While some noted "slow service," the "lobster shots" and "creative dishes" consistently impress. The "modern and vibrant" decor and "fantastic menu choices" create a delightful dining experience that keeps guests coming back.
334 Reviews
  1. Carlos

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the restaurant week 3 course option but couldn’t even finish the first course before we had to leave for a show but they held the other 2 courses for us to eat after the show!! Great service, friendly staff and the food was delicious. Would recommend to anybody!

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  2. Guvenc

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails are awesome. Waygu was delicious. We went there during restaurant week so we got a good deal.

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  3. Traci VIP

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and drinks! Had the lobster shot, the edamame, the rainbow futomaki roll and the shabu gold roll. All excellent!

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  4. Jon VIP

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. It was not crowded but the noise level is off the charts because of the design. A huge negative.

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  5. Kristi

    Columbus11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. The place is beautiful and the food is delicious. Thank you!

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  6. Nabeel

    Cincinnati156 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space, delicious food, best Japanese whiskey collection in the city as well as sake by the glass.

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  7. Kate

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining here and it was fantastic! Alex was our server and he was fantastic. Would highlight recommend cocktails and dinner here. The atmosphere was soo cool and different than any restaurant in Cincinnati.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Alex, was great! Food was decent, drinks were decent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was all amazing! Our server was super nice and even brought me some mochi for my birthday!!

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  10. Adam Shadd VIP

    Cincinnati28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Five Star Sushi! Baru is a must for sushi enthusiasts. Ambience. Sake Selection. Sushi offerings and presentation earn Baru Five Sushi Stars!

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FAQs

Baru is rated 4.5 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

Baru does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
  4. Cincinnati
  5. Central Business District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Baru

595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    On the corner of Race & Sixth St
  • Neighbourhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese (Izakaya), Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Bob Grace
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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