29 Best Steakhouses in Cincinnati

“We had dinner at the downtown location this evening to celebrate my son’s graduation from the military, and leaving to report to his first assignment. From the time we were seated, to the time we left, several staff members came over to shake his hand and thank him for his service, even the General Manager. We always receive exceptional care from any Jeff Ruby’s establishment, but are so grateful to our amazing server Peter along with all of the other staff who took the time to make our family feel so special. We will support this business until the end of time! Thank you for being such a wonderful place to visit!“

“We love supporting our local businesses and love that nearly everything on the menu here is locally sourced. There are many positives for this restaurant, including warm & inviting service. The complimentary bubbly is also such a sweet touch! The ambience is unique and cozy so, overall, service is 10/10. I wish I felt differently about this next part, but I can’t say that the food is worth the price. It’s quite expensive for what it is. Nothing we received was bad by any means—it was good! But we had one entree (one of the cheaper options), two sides, two drinks, and spent nearly $200 after tip. In my opinion, charging $15 for a side of lightly seasoned roasted potatoes is too much, especially when the entrees easily run $60-80 by themselves. Plus, the average cocktail was $16. I would feel differently if everything tasted exquisite, but it all tasted good. Nothing particularly special, I hate to say. The spices in everything were conservative, and it seems that the majority of the flavor relies on the raw ingredients themselves. I applaud their choice of truly quality ingredients, but for the price we paid, I would expect a lot more flavor to be woven in via additional culinary choices.“

“Kelly our server was phenomenal and created an experience to remember. The chefs made the herb crusted steak to perfection and left me craving more!! We will certainly be back.“

“Went here for a date night and left so full and happy!! Our server, Jenny, took such good care of us. It was nice to have the menu and specials explained to us in details and got a lot of recommendations from her, too. We ordered the crab cakes, mussels, lamb rack, their steak and crab special for the night. Everything was cooked to perfection with right seasonings and temp. We really enjoyed the special-the filet mignon was soooo tender and the crab was sweet! It was cool to have a candle lit butter and Cajun spiced lemon on the side for the crab. We were so stuffed at the end but couldn’t help but get dessert to go. The crème brûlée NY cheesecake is SUCH a treat and I’m so glad we got it. Service was 10/10, would recommend everyone to go here for nicer dinners.“

“Chris was our server in the bar area today and he was great! Attentive and let us chat while keeping our glasses full. Food was fantastic! Ordered the white wine chicken and the caramelized grilled sea scallops. Delicious and recommend both. Dishes are seasonal so the menu changes regularly. Beautiful atmosphere and very pretty bar area. Small patio area to sit outside or inside with the windows open.“

“Amazing food, beverage, service & atmosphere!!!“

“Perfect for Anniversary couldn’t have been a better evening“

“good food nice area“

“It’s a great day to enjoy some great customer experiences and superb food. Enjoyed the Thai pork chops, truffle fries and firecracker shrimp. Shucks, I even ordered two pizzas to go!

Emily was more than a server. She
made the experience amazingly memorable. She had two colleagues helping out to deliver
Food. They were pretty amazing, too; didn’t get their names (one colleague (I believe: She) had pink-ish black hair and other colleague (I believe: He) looked like he worked out all the time when not at Yard House.

Pretty amazing experience. I’ve been to a many and one of my top to date.“

“Sarah L was our server and she was so sweet and patient with us!! She treated our severely brain damaged friend fantastically and showed nothing but kindness! I really appreciated how she was always there to make sure we had everything we needed. Thank you!! ❤“

“Aldo was FANTASTIC!! My boyfriend and I came in Saturday night after working doubles and he was more than exceptional. Attentive, funny, quick and personable. Outback food is good at most locations. But we'll back at this one like a boomerang to see Aldo specifically! 😁“

“My wife and I had this for the first time for our sixth anniversary. Our server Cristina was phenomenal and accommodating during our first visit. The food and atmosphere were out of this world. We will be back.“

“A cozy place with delicious food and excellent service.“

“We always love going to TRH for a family or friend’s night out. Servers are always super nice and friendly. Place is always packed but they always get us in fast as long as we add ourselves to the online wait list. 0-20 mins. Thanks guys!“

“I am such a huge fan of the food and service. As soon as you walk in, you know you’re in a quality restaurant. As soon as the food comes out, you know you made the right decision. Everything on the menu is prepared to my liking. I can’t say enough good things. Travis and Charlotte took excellent care of me. I will absolutely be back.“

“Atmosphere was great service was pretty good. My food came out and the waitress disappeared. I would’ve sent my steak back. It was not as done as I would’ve liked it. It was more like medium maybe just under medium and I wanted it medium well. By the time the waitress came back I was already halfway through it. So I went ahead and needed it anyway. So I wasn’t happy with the service or the food particularly. So I guess it’s my fault. I didn’t like the food too much because I could’ve sent it back except I was with five other people and didn’t want to hold them up by me sending my steak back.“

“Kierstin does an excellent job co-running the bar and waiting on tables. She is timely in refreshing drinks, bread and whatever you need. Friendly and good service. My wife & I ask for her tables when we visit. You’re guaranteed a good visit.“

“Food is typically very good. Only issue with food this time was that I ordered my steak medium (Sirloin) and my husband ordered his medium rare (NY Strip). Sadly they reversed it. Also, there was a bday party group so atmosphere was much louder than normal. Not Longhorns fault but made it harder to have conversation with people at our own table.“

“We ate at Prime tonight and it was over the top. The filet was the best steak I’ve ever tasted. The Half Baked Cookie à la mode was delicious and worth every calorie. The service was impeccable. Even the ladies room had layers of unexpected extra offerings that let you know the leadership of Prime is dedicated to making sure customers are very well cared for. We will definitely be back.“

“Had a really good experience with a to go order from Longhorn Steakhouse. I got the lunch burger and the lunch pricing made it a great deal, definitely worth it over grabbing fast food instead. The burger itself was great, cooked well and full of flavor. My order was brought out to the car right on time and the employee who brought it out was very friendly. Everything I ordered was in the bag, nothing missing. Overall a smooth and easy experience, will be ordering from here again.“

“At first glance after reading the complaint below (Donald George Heuning III’s remarks), I was a little disappointed as it’s been a several weeks since I’ve visited but have enjoyed many meals over the years at the Cove. There’s just something special about a steakhouse that’s been around long enough to become part of your life’s timeline. For me, this place has been exactly that. I’ve been eating here for years — birthdays, casual dinners, celebrations, and random nights when only a perfectly cooked steak will do. Walking in still feels familiar in the best way: the warm lighting, the smell of steaks hitting the grill, and the sense that a lot of good memories have happened in those dining rooms. Over the years, the steaks have consistently been the star of the show. When they’re on point — which is most of the time — they’re phenomenal. Great char, cooked just right, and the kind of flavor that reminds you why classic steakhouses never go out of style. The sides and appetizers have also had some standouts, and it’s the kind of place where you can settle in, take your time, and enjoy a proper meal. Like any place that’s been around a long time, it hasn’t always been perfect. Every now and then the service has felt a little rushed or distracted, especially on busier nights. I’ve also had the occasional visit where a steak wasn’t quite cooked the way I ordered it, or a side dish felt like it had been sitting a little too long before making its way to the table. Nothing catastrophic — just those small “off” moments that happen at almost any restaurant from time to time. The reason I keep coming back is because those occasional hiccups have always been the exception, not the rule. More often than not, the experience reminds me why this place has lasted so long and why people keep returning year after year. Mr. Heuning, the fact that you loved your own remark and took the time to love all other negative reviews with no reasonable knowledge of their validity, says more about you than the experience you took the time to report on. And with a quick glance at your profile, color me surprised to find your relationship to the other complainant (Ms. Kimmie Anne) that attempted to stand apart and individual from your own remarks, must have been dining with you as well.“

“Great place to eat. Good food nice people“

“Everything, from being seated, beautiful dining room, table setting, knowledgeable waiter and backup servers. Manager introduced himself and asked if all was well. I ordered the 12oz NY Strip, medium rare, with the biggest baked potato I’ve ever had. Everything was timely and enjoyed the experience with fellow employees. We were in town for a conference and will definitely remember the wonderful meal we all enjoyed. John McCabe Fairport NY 14450“

“Came rolling in about 945 with three other people Tammy recognized my wife and I cleaned off a spot at the bar the four of us sat down and ordered drinks appetizers and meals mind you they close at 10 o'clock during the week and never felt rushed left about 1045...thanks Tammy“

“Stopped in for lunch today! From the moment I walked in the young guy host with hair pulled back made me feel welcomed and was so friendly, also a hard worker (didn’t get his name) also my waitress Jessica was great as well! Food was on point, steak cooked perfectly! Recommended“

“I had the pleasure of having Rekya as my waitress Saturday and she was one of the best waitress I have had in a long time. Very helpful with the menu, patient and was on top of refilling our drinks and more. She’s a very sweet and fantastic waitress. I’ll be back soon ?“

“Sammi M. great service great personality“

“Every time I have been to our Western Hills Outback, the staff and food could not have been better. I don't know where they find these people, but they are the absolute best. I always walk out thinking I should come here more often!“

“Restaurant was extremely busy but still delivered the service and timing we desired. Told waiter we needed to be paid out by a certain time and they gave us dessert and the check with five minutes to spare. Great job and food was super hot and tasty.“