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Baru, Cincinnati, OH

Baru

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

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2 people
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7:00 p.m.
Booked 35 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • 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.

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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 329 people are saying

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

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baru offers a vibrant and modern dining experience with standout dishes like the lobster shots and crispy Brussels sprouts. Guests rave about the "best sushi in Cincinnati" and "excellent cocktails." While some mention service inconsistencies, servers like Alex and Jordan are often praised for their attentiveness. Perfect for sushi enthusiasts seeking a lively atmosphere.
329 Reviews
  1. Nabeel

    Cincinnati155 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Kate

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good but wish there were more appetizer options. Staff was friendly enough but wish they were more energetic. I like feeling like I had an experience when I go out to a restaurant like this and the energy level of the staff (hostess especially) just did not match the ambiance

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good time at Baru. Service is good and the food is great

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  8. Natalia

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a special occasion, and Baru made it a great night! Excellent service, amazing food, and outstanding cocktails as well.

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  9. Ricolette

    Western KY29 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy the food, service is definitely an afterthought. 

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  10. Sara

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was outstanding. The standout was definitely their sushi rolls. But everything we had was great. Our service was amazing. He was friendly and attentive. His name was Alex. We will definitely be back.

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FAQs

Baru is rated 4.5 stars by 329 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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  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
  4. Cincinnati
  5. Central Business District

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Booked 35 times today
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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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