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4.5
- 4.6Food
- 4.5Service
- 4.6Ambience
- 4.1Value
Noise • Moderate
Baru
4.5
336 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347
Make a reservation
2 people
Apr 25, 2025
7:00 p.m.
About this restaurant
- Good for special occasions
- Great for creative cocktails
- Hot spot
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Price$31 to $50
- CuisinesSushi, Japanese (Izakaya), Japanese
- Hours of OperationMon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
- Phone number
- Website
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Executive ChefBob Grace
- NeighbourhoodCentral Business District
- Cross StreetOn the corner of Race & Sixth St
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- AdditionalBar/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 336 people are saying
Baru reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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Loved For
Cincinnati / Dayton
Hot spot
Cincinnati
Hot spot
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baru offers "fantastic food and drinks" with standout sushi and creative cocktails. The "cool atmosphere" adds to the experience, making it a favorite for date nights and special occasions. Though occasionally slow, service is often praised, especially servers like Alex and Jacob. The restaurant is known for its "five star sushi," making it a "must for sushi enthusiasts." Despite some issues with noise and service speed, the overall dining experience remains highly recommended for its quality and ambiance.
336 Reviews
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Brandon VIP
Cincinnati5 reviews
3.0Dined 7 days ago
- Overall 3
- Food 4
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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sam
New York City6 reviews
4.0Dined on April 12, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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Carlos
Columbus2 reviews
5.0Dined on April 11, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Guvenc
Kansas City2 reviews
5.0Dined on April 8, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Traci VIP
Cincinnati4 reviews
5.0Dined on April 8, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Jon
Cincinnati8 reviews
4.0Dined on April 5, 2025
- Overall 4
- Food 4
- Service 5
- Ambience 3
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Kristi
Columbus11 reviews
5.0Dined on April 5, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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Nabeel
Cincinnati156 reviews
5.0Dined on March 29, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 4
- Ambience 5
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Kate
Cincinnati1 review
5.0Dined on March 29, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati1 review
3.0Dined on March 21, 2025
- Overall 3
- Food 3
- Service 4
- Ambience 4
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FAQs
Baru is rated 4.5 stars by 336 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.
Make a reservation
2 people
Apr 25, 2025
7:00 p.m.
595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross StreetOn the corner of Race & Sixth St
- NeighbourhoodCentral Business District
- Hours of OperationMon–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
- CuisinesSushi, Japanese (Izakaya), Japanese
- Dining styleCasual Elegant
- Dress codeSmart Casual
- Parking detailsStreet Parking
- Payment OptionsAMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Executive ChefBob Grace
- AdditionalBar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
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