Baru

Name: Baru
Address: 595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45202-2347
Telephone: (513) 246-0150
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

292 Reviews

$31 to $50

Sushi

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese (Izakaya), Japanese
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(513) 246-0150
Website
http://www.barusushi.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Bob Grace

Location
595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347
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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Experiences

New Year's Eve 2025
US$100.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve Dinner at Baru. Special Prefix menu, $100 Per Person; Amuse Bouche; First Course (choose of) Hamachi Jalapeno, Beef Tataki, or Crispy Brussels; Second Course (choose of) Ebi Crunch, Tuna Fire Crunch, Yasai, or Truffle Crunch; Third Course (choose of) Seared Scallops, Kogi Aged Hanger Steak with Crispy Potatoes and Takatsu Demi, Japanese Vegetable Curry (Crispy Tofu or Chicken Katsu), or Chirashi Don; Fourth Course (choose of) Matcha Tiramisu, Yuzu Citrus Tart, or Coffee Mug Cake with Vanilla Mochi. Want to extend your experience and party with us for New Years? Tickets are available by visiting cincynye2025.eventbrite.com. This is a party you don't want to miss!

What 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Baru offers an exciting dining experience with inventive sushi and Asian dishes that delight the palate. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "delicious food," making it a Cincinnati favorite. Highlights include the Lobster Shot, Brussels sprouts, and corn ribs. The ambiance is modern and vibrant, though noise levels can be high.

292 Reviews

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William
VIP
New York City
79 reviews
3.0
79 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Server was watching “the game” on his phone and not paying attention to guests. Dumped my Martini before asking if I was done. I also ordered sparkling water which he had to go and check to see if Baru even served sparkling water. Then he came back and tried to talk me out of ordering it because “Bro, it’s $8. For water!”
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Lupce
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic. The greeter and server were amazing. Can’t wait to come back.
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Bryant
Columbus
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The appetizers were amazing. The rolls were very good. Lobster shots and brussel sprouts were incredible.
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Perry
Tampa
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Chef inspired dishes were delicious from the small plates to the rolls. Service was good and prior to dining, our bartender, Jacob was a wealth of knowledge on the menu.
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zac
Cincinnati
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Mondays are such a good deal. Great well thought out rolls and great hostess
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Adam Shadd
VIP
Cincinnati
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Sushi Spot in Tha Nati. Best Sushi Menu and Sushi Atmosphere!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
The fake vanilla scent that is pumped through baru was overwhelming. Gave me a headache … will not be back. The scent was almost thick. Not something you want from a sushi restaurant … Did order a cocktail that was very nice. Waitress seemed lovely. But I couldn’t get over the fake scent that was 5-10x too strong …
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Jeremy
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came on Maki and Sake Monday, which made the high end ingredients in their rolls much more affordable for us. We had the Rainbow Futomaki, Rodeo Drive, and a special (Lobster & Yellowtail), and each were fantastic! The quality of fish is certainly noteworthy. Drinks-wise, we highly recommend the Silk Tides cocktail. Very refreshing and complimentary to the maki rolls. We will be joining soon again!
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Eric
VIP
Cincinnati
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Made a reservation on open table. When we arrived (15 minutes early) they said they moved us to the bar…no thank you. This is actually pretty crazy because the place wasn’t busy. The food was good but the host was awful. The waiter was very good. But, a bad host can really start off the evening on the wrong note. Fortunately, I was with a great group, and we had a good time, but they should get rid of that host.
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Deanna
VIP
Charleston
120 reviews
4.0
120 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great cocktails. Loved the miso potatoes, the salmon and the tempura shrimp.
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FAQs

Baru is rated 4.6 stars by 292 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.