Butcher and Barrel

This place nails every category!! The food is amazing! The service is fantastic! The atmosphere is phenomenal! We went to celebrate a birthday. We found street parking but there is garage parking near by. We had a reservation, our seats were available upon arrival. Our waitress was so bubbly & friendly. I asked her what was her favorite appetizer, it was the empanadas. OMG! The were amazing. We had the steak with Mac & cheese and the gnocchi with short ribs. They were both delicious & cooked perfectly. We didn’t have room for dessert. They have a really nice bar, I was surprised to see it with only a few people.

Butcher and Barrel is an absolute 10/10! This place nails everything: incredible food, cool rustic-chic vibe, and the most welcoming atmosphere whether you're flying solo at the bar or rolling in with a party of 20. We loved how easy it is to go from super casual (jeans and a flannel) to dressed-up date night without ever feeling out of place. The menu is packed with creative, perfectly executed dishes — the steaks are insane, the sides are addictive, and those appetizers disappear fast. Cocktails are spot-on too; the bartenders clearly take pride in what they pour. Service is warm, attentive, and never rushed, even when they’re busy. Reservations are a breeze, but we’ve also walked in and grabbed a seat at the gorgeous bar with no problem. Perfect for a quick bite, a celebration, or anything in between. Cincinnati, you’ve got a new favorite — Butcher and Barrel is a must-try and already on our "go back ASAP" list! 🥩🍸🤩

I made a reservation at Butcher and Barrel specifically for one person, hoping for a smooth and comfortable dining experience. When I arrived, the host seated me at a very tall four-seat table. Since I was dining alone, I politely asked if I could have a lower table with fewer chairs. Unfortunately, the request didn’t seem well received. The host told me they were "overbooked" and suggested moving me to a back room instead. I didn’t want to argue, so I agreed. However, when we went to the back room, it was completely empty there were no other guests. While the back room was quiet, which I didn’t mind, I was disappointed by the interaction. The main reason I made a reservation and clearly noted it was just for one person was to avoid this kind of awkward experience. The food and atmosphere may be enjoyable, but the initial hospitality and how a simple seating request was handled could be improved, especially for solo diners.

Fantastic meal & Fantastic service on a very busy Christmas eve! Food was cooked to perfection exactly as requested, med rare. Prices are a bit high. Your in the middle of the city, getting a quality experience. Worth the price! A++ There's street parking or a self parking garage 3 min walk past hotel. It's not bad. If your in the area wanting something nice I recommend.

Best steakhouse! Have traveled the world and been to lots of steak houses/restaurants and they do not compare. The flavors are always amazing. Service is spectacular and the drinks are great as well! Have been over a dozen times and keep going back. Highly recommend!

We had dinner here last night and had an excellent time. The cocktails were delicious (New Rift old fashion and lemon drop martini) we ordered the special 32 oz tomahawk steak special and the parrillada for two. They were at our preferred temperature perfectly. The provoleta app were a wonderful way to start our meal. Highly recommended. Shout out to Ethan for the great service for our party of 9.

A nice place but overpriced for sure. $300+ for 3 of us with a shared appetizer and dessert and 3 drinks. At this price I would expect white table cloth service and what we experienced was more like Applebee’s service. It wasn’t bad but it certainly didn’t live up to the price. For one, they sat us at a bar table even though we had a reservation a week in advance. Server was slow to greet us and although he was friendly he didn’t really take the time to engage. The Empanada trio was delicious but after clearing the appetizer plates the bus person told us to save our silverware even though we asked if it would be refreshed for our entrees. So we laid our used silverware down on the bare wooden table top for the next course. Yuck! We had the Coulette Pichana steak (which the server couldn’t explain), the Lobster Ravioli and the Short Rib Gnocchi. Everything was delicious although greatly overpriced. Drinks were slow to come to the table when we first arrived. Several dark TVs at the bar led us to believe they didn’t work and took away from making the atmosphere livelier. It’s hard to recommend against this restaurant since the food was so good but we know there are many other options in the area for better value and better service. We dined at The Eagle the next night and absolutely loved it (great food and value).