Rusk Kitchen + Bar

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   Julie VIP

   Cincinnati58 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   First time here-beautiful restaurant. We all ordered a la carte off of the brunch menu. Everything was delicious. Food came out quickly and hot. Eggs were perfect-some ordered scrambled others over easy. The bacon and goetta were cooked to crispy as requested. The breakfast potatoes also were requested crispy and the chef nailed it. Our server was just okay-we had to ask for drink refills and she would walk away without asking if we needed anything. No salt and pepper on the table but the assistant that delivered our food delivered those right away. Weird that this upscale restaurant provides the little flavored cream cups just thrown on the table-we had to request regular cream. Also butter and jam served in the little carryout packets-for this restaurant I would have expected a better presentation for brunch. Restrooms very clean. Parking is available on the street or lot next door-paid parking unless you park on a side street.
   

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   Jim

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was very friendly. Wait staff knew the menu for bar and gave great options for food. Loved the atmosphere , didn’t feel like you needed to be dressed a certain way. All felt welcome!
   

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   TRACYG

   St. Louis13 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   It was a very good experience…our only complaint was requesting a high top and the one they put us at was way too wobbly and ended up being seated at a low table in the corner by the windows and was really cold!! Our server was great and food was delicious!! We also sat at the bar for a drink while we waited and bartenders were great as well!!
   

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   Melissa VIP

   Chicago56 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 25, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved the atmosphere, food and service! We can’t wait to come back for the outdoor bar in the spring!
   

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   Chris

   Cincinnati7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Was seated and it took 10 minutes to get a waitress to come over and take our drink orders. Then only 1 drink came and needed to wait another 10 minutes for the other two drinks. after that it was like a lightbulb turned on and service for better. Food was decent.
   

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   Dave

   Cincinnati2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Cincinnati's restaurant's best kept secret. 5Stars!!! Outstanding food, hip, modern space and excellent service. Have been to Brunch, Lunch and can't wait to go back for Dinner....
   

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   AJ

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Have been to Rusk a few times without any problems but last night was quite poor. They overbooked the dining hall with people without reservation so anyone who booked had to wait. Once seated waited 30 minutes before drinks came out. Once served the food was cold and had to be sent back. Lastly, was told by the server there were not enough silverware and had to wait eat. Too expensive for this type of experience
   

   Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded on February 22, 2025

   Thank you for the review. I would like to address your concerns. We did not over book the dining hall. There was a dance up the street for Jr. High and High School students. 75% of our customer base last night, were these students and they were walk in customers with literally no where else to go. There were roughly 55 young people who walked in at the same time. We do apologize for the temperature of the food and the silverware that you are speaking of. As you can see from our hundreds of other reviews and from your past experiences at our establishment, last night was completely and totally out of the ordinary. We do hope you will come back and give us another opportunity.
   

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   John VIP

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Good restaurant. Brought the appetizer and meal at the same time. My wife got here salad and pasta at the same time as well. Always seems at Rusk everyone is in training.
   

   Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded on February 21, 2025

   Thanks for the review John!
   

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   Laura

   Cincinnati1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server, Morgan, was fabulous! Our food and drinks were very good also. The only minor issue was did temperature. My entree was just right, but the sides with it were lukewarm, especially the mashed potatoes. Other than that, it was a very enjoyable evening!
   

   Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded on February 21, 2025

   Laura - thank you for the kind review. I sincerely apologize for the lukewarm sides you received. Your information has been shared with our chef and kitchen staff! Please come back and visit with us again soon!
   

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    Kyle

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We tried this restaurant for the first time, and it was amazing! Our waitress Megan was outstanding. It was a bit loud, but the atmosphere was great otherwise. Highly recommend the gnocchi, curry, rusk salad and tater tots!
    

    Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded on February 21, 2025

    Kyle - Thank you so much for the amazing review. We are so glad you enjoyed your meal and your service that we provided. Please com back and see us soon and check out our Spring/summer menu, which is coming soon!
    

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