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Rusk Kitchen + Bar, Cincinnati, OH

Rusk Kitchen + Bar

4.4
4.4
203 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
A full-service restaurant and bar offering eclectic American cuisine, beer, elevated house-made cocktails, and wine. Rusk is the perfect place to catch your favorite teams, brunch on the Sunday's, lunch with coworkers, wine and dine for date night, grab dinner with the family, and enjoy cocktails with your friends on the 2nd-floor rooftop patio. Our vision is to be a favorite neighborhood spot for everyone to gather.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:30 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:30 am–12:30 am
  • Phone number
    (513) 221-7875
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef David Austin
  • Catering
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
  • Neighbourhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross Street
    Woodburn & Clayton
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 203 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusk Kitchen + Bar delights with its "amazing food," "great service," and "gorgeous vibe." The menu features standout dishes like gnocchi and curry. Guests enjoy the "creative menu" with gluten-free options and the "great neighborhood spot" atmosphere. While some service hiccups occur, the overall experience is positive and inviting.

203 Reviews
  1. Chris

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Dave

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  3. AJ

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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 4 days ago
    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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  4. John

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    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 5 days ago
    Thanks for the review John!

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  5. Laura

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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 5 days ago
    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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  6. Kyle

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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 5 days ago
    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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  7. Tracey

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We liked everything except we were at a table near the door and it was cold so some of us wore our coats. I would definitely go back.
    Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the review Tracey and I apologize for the chilly atmosphere while you dined. We put a wind curtain in to try to help with the cold air coming in. We will certainly take your review to heart and see what other options we can use to keep the chill down in the front of the restaurant. We do certainly hope you come back and give us another try! We will be opening on the rooftop, once the weather breaks! Thank you again!

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  8. Katie

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gorgeous vibe and the yams need to be made into their own side. They were incredible!

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  9. William

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food! Chris, our waiter was very charming and attentive.
    Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you so much for your awesome review! Chris is one our the best! We appreciate your kind words! Please come back and visit with us again soon!

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  10. Libby

    VIP

    Caribbean

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great except food was very subpar.
    Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for the review Libby.

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FAQs

Rusk Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 221-7875.

Rusk Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 203 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rusk Kitchen + Bar

2724 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Woodburn & Clayton
  • Neighbourhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:30 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:30 am–12:30 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef David Austin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 221-7875
  • Catering
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
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