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The Precinct, Cincinnati, OH

The Precinct

4.8
4.8
9158 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 141 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
For Jeff Ruby, this is the steakhouse that started it all. In 1981, The Precinct was born in the former Cincinnati Police Patrol House Number 6. This turn-of-the-century, Romanesque-style structure would hold what is now the longest, continuously running fine dining restaurant in the city.
Recently named one of America's Top 10 Steakhouses by USA Today and Gayot.com, The Precinct is frequently recognized as having Cincinnati’s best steaks, seafood, and service. This consistent, high level of quality and overall guest experience over 4 decades has endeared Precinct to celebrities, business people, families, and loyal diners alike. The Precinct also offers a quaint outdoor patio area where guests may dine.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 321-5454
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Donny Hatton
  • Catering
    Please contact us at 513-321-5454 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.
  • Private party facilities
    Flawless attention to detail is the hallmark of events at The Precinct. Whether hosting a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends, we can comfortably accommodate up to 85 of your guests in 3 rooms each exuding its own unique character. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com
  • Neighbourhood
    Hyde Park
  • Cross Street
    Columbia Parkway
  • Parking details
    Valet parking - $5
  • Public transit
    There is a public transit stop across the street from the front entrance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9,158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Best Ambience

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Steak

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Ambience

  • Cincinnati

    Steak

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Precinct offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal service" and "impeccable food quality." Guests consistently praise the "romantic ambiance" and "intimate setting," making it perfect for special occasions. Known for its "best steaks in Cincinnati," The Precinct also impresses with attentive staff like Annie, Alec, and Shasta, ensuring memorable visits.

9,158 Reviews
  1. Kathleen

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Their steaks are amazing and their Freddie Salad is amazing too.

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  2. Paul

    Cincinnati

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfortable, pleasant, non rushed! Food was phenomenal. New found love the carrot cake! Jordan is an amazing manager. The experience with cherron and Peyton was nothing short of exceptional! Valet top notch. Hostess staff perfectly in control. One of my best nights ever

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  3. Steven

    San Diego

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Precinct was fantastic as usual! It’s one of our must stops every time we come visit our family. Tucker and Colbey we both great and made it a perfect night which can be challenging because we had our grandkids.

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  4. Kathy

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and dining experience. Service was fantastic.

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  5. Jean-Aymeri

    Montreal

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous as always. Had the oysters and the surf and turf. Could benefit of having more european wines instead of the large domestic offering.

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  6. Paul

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and the Steaks were perfect.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    atmosphere, service, wine, food. app 10/10. HOWEVER, pretty sure the steaks got mixed up. my husband ordered a hatchet medium rare. i ordered medium plus. they were the opposite. still delicious but my husbands steak was $145 and overdone. just a mixup. we didn’t want to complain at the time bc we had friends with us and decided not to say anything but wished we would have. our server Trey was great.

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  8. Scott

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night to celebrate our 30th anniversary with our children. Our server was attentive yet left us to have our conversation, appearing when necessary. Food as always, was incredible. Thank you, Jeff Ruby for a wonderful night.

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  9. Kyle

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience. We ate in the “slammer”. Food was great, but our waiter, Alec, was amazing and full of knowledge with history about the Precinct. We’ll be back!

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  10. Jared

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booked dinner but was sat at a high top in the bar area without explanation. Otherwise, service quality remains high. Bar area remains a nice ambiance for what it is. Food quality and value have gone down hill, measurably. Simply coasting on name and reputation at point, but with quality service workers.

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FAQs

The Precinct offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 321-5454.

The Precinct is rated 4.8 stars by 9158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 p.m.
Booked 141 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Precinct

311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Columbia Parkway
  • Neighbourhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking - $5
  • Public transit
    There is a public transit stop across the street from the front entrance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Donny Hatton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 321-5454
  • Catering
    Please contact us at 513-321-5454 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.
  • Private party facilities
    Flawless attention to detail is the hallmark of events at The Precinct. Whether hosting a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends, we can comfortably accommodate up to 85 of your guests in 3 rooms each exuding its own unique character. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com
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