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Baru, Cincinnati, OH

Baru

4.6
4.6
287 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Izakaya, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 246-0150
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bob Grace
  • Neighborhood
    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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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2025

    $100.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Enjoy an unforgettable New Year's Eve Dinner at Baru. Special Prefix menu, $100 Per Person; Amuse Bouche; First Course (choose of) Hamachi Jalapeno, Beef Tataki, or Crispy Brussels; Second Course (choose of) Ebi Crunch, Tuna Fire Crunch, Yasai, or Truffle Crunch; Third Course (choose of) Seared Scallops, Kogi Aged Hanger Steak with Crispy Potatoes and Takatsu Demi, Japanese Vegetable Curry (Crispy Tofu or Chicken Katsu), or Chirashi Don; Fourth Course (choose of) Matcha Tiramisu, Yuzu Citrus Tart, or Coffee Mug Cake with Vanilla Mochi. Want to extend your experience and party with us for New Years? Tickets are available by visiting cincynye2025.eventbrite.com. This is a party you don't want to miss!
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What 287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baru offers an exciting dining experience with inventive sushi and Asian dishes that delight the palate. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "delicious food," making it a Cincinnati favorite. Highlights include the Lobster Shot, Brussels sprouts, and corn ribs. The ambiance is modern and vibrant, though noise levels can be high.
287 Reviews
  1. Adam Shadd

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Sushi Spot in Tha Nati. Best Sushi Menu and Sushi Atmosphere!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The fake vanilla scent that is pumped through baru was overwhelming. Gave me a headache … will not be back. The scent was almost thick. Not something you want from a sushi restaurant … Did order a cocktail that was very nice. Waitress seemed lovely. But I couldn’t get over the fake scent that was 5-10x too strong …

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  3. Jeremy

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came on Maki and Sake Monday, which made the high end ingredients in their rolls much more affordable for us. We had the Rainbow Futomaki, Rodeo Drive, and a special (Lobster & Yellowtail), and each were fantastic! The quality of fish is certainly noteworthy. Drinks-wise, we highly recommend the Silk Tides cocktail. Very refreshing and complimentary to the maki rolls. We will be joining soon again!

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  4. Eric

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Made a reservation on open table. When we arrived (15 minutes early) they said they moved us to the bar…no thank you. This is actually pretty crazy because the place wasn’t busy. The food was good but the host was awful. The waiter was very good. But, a bad host can really start off the evening on the wrong note. Fortunately, I was with a great group, and we had a good time, but they should get rid of that host.

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  5. Deanna

    VIP

    Charleston

    120 reviews

    4.0

    120 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great cocktails. Loved the miso potatoes, the salmon and the tempura shrimp.

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  6. Jade

    Washington DC

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    10 out of 10 stars!! Excellent service! The food was delicious and plentiful! Worth every cent!!! This place is a must! We went during a slow time of day, but you can still tell the staff there were a vibe!!!

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  7. Angélica

    VIP

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I expected more from the food. Several items on the menu were unavailable, and I thought there would be more variety as well. The food was tasty, but the sushi had too much rice. It was good, but average.

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  8. Robert

    VIP

    Omaha

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and food were very nice. Recommend the Jalapeño Hamachi

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  9. Jim

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rae was our bartender and she was outstanding: personable, helpful, and otherwise engaging. The drinks and sushi rolls were superb.

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  10. Pamela

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Lobster shots were excellent. Sushi was just ok, nothing special. The rice was great. The salmon and scallop meals were delicious. Drinks were excellent. Food was overpriced for what it is. We liked the ambiance. It wasn’t too loud. The server was terrible. She was rude, bad attitude and terrible service. Don’t think I’ll go back.

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FAQs

Baru is rated 4.6 stars by 287 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Baru

595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Race & Sixth St
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, 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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