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Rusk Kitchen + Bar, Cincinnati, OH

Rusk Kitchen + Bar

4.4
4.4
187 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood 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.

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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 187 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Innovative

  • Cincinnati

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusk Kitchen + Bar offers a "great atmosphere" with "outstanding" food and service. The ambiance is perfect for gatherings, with highlights including the "delicious" ricotta dip and midnighter sandwich. Enjoy "amazing" rooftop vibes and a cozy setting in East Walnut Hills. The "friendly" staff enhances every visit, ensuring a memorable experience.
187 Reviews
  1. Ann

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted by the Manager who told us about plans for future and even asked us if we wanted to watch the game on the TV opposite us. Server was prompt, but needs more training on bar offerings. One drink was wrong (2x). Bartender also needs training? All guests said they would return. Walnut Hills area has cool vibe; hope Rusk and other businesses do well.

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  2. Becky

    VIP

    Alabama

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious and portion size was very good. Our waiter, Chris took great care of us and everyone was very friendly. We took friends for their birthday and they were both very happy with Rusk. We will definitely go back again.

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  3. Kilah

    VIP

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was ok, not bad but I wouldn’t say it was the best meal I’ve had. Our server had no idea what any of the menu items were, and had no idea how to explain them. Aside from that, he was very friendly, and the noise level was low which was nice, and relaxing. I loved the decor, and the lighting. I feel I would possible return maybe on a summer day for a cocktail.

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  4. Joe

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience in the waiter did a wonderful job.

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  5. Janet

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We’ve eaten here before and enjoyed it. For NYE we received a message at 5:30 pm (for a 6:30 pm reservation) that they were only offering a Prix Fixe menu. Disappointing that this was not disclosed when we made the reservation. We were underwhelmed with the food choices, service was rushed and it was cold in the restaurant. Overall not a great experience this time.

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  6. Sierra

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was great and provided wonderful service! Food and drinks were great and I really enjoyed the vibe and ambiance of the restaurant. Would 10/10 recommend to others and return!

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  7. Michael J

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Manager was excellent. Enjoyed our evening.

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  8. Tracey

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat upstairs and the service was excellent. The food was delicious-especially the ricotta dip appetizer and the midnighter sandwich. They have igloos set up on the roof and a roaring firepit-perfect for the holiday season.

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  9. Pamela

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The space was cold and we weren’t able to take our coats off. They only had one server for the entire front of house, so it was a half hour from sitting before our order was taken. The coffee was so strong, our one party member couldn’t drink hers. Very disappointing overall. Probably won’t return any time soon.
    Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded on December 16, 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for your experience—it’s never our intention to leave our guests disappointed. Regarding the temperature, we’re sorry you felt cold and will ensure our team is more proactive about adjustments upon request. We understand the delay in service was frustrating. While we had three servers handling an unusually large breakfast crowd, we recognize it wasn’t enough, and we’re working to better manage busy times. As for the coffee, we’re addressing consistency to improve quality. Your feedback is valuable, and we hope you’ll give us another chance to provide the warm, attentive experience you deserve.

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  10. Joshua

    West Virginia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of four and had a great time. Drinks were excellent, food was fantastic and the service was top notch. Will come again for sure.

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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 187 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 PM

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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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