Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

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Address:
700 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Neighborhood:
Cincinnati

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Cuisine:
Steak

Price: $50 and over

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Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.jeffruby.com
Email: kathy.davis@jeffruby.com
Phone: (513) 784-1200
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm -10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Steak, Seafood
Executive Chef: Jason Rose
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Let Jeff Ruby's cater your next event! For more information, contact Sales Manager, Kathy Davis at 513-723-4454 ext. 108 or kathy.davis@jeffruby.com.
Entertainment: Jeff Ruby's offers Live Entertainment Tuesday - Saturday. Jazz, Rhythm & Blues and contemporary favorites are performed by Cincinnati's finest musicians. Perfect after an evening at the Aronoff Center; let the others fight the traffic rush home! At Jeff Ruby's, there is Never a Cover!

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Cross Street: 7th
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Valet parking is available Monday - Friday beginning at 6:00pm and Saturdays at 5:00pm; cost is $9.00 per car.

A word from Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse

Jeff Ruby's is a 1940's art deco style steakhouse featuring dry aged on premise steaks and Fresh Seafood...not to mention our extensive selection of signature salads, Steakhouse potatoes, vegetables and desserts. Those who prefer an early dinner may make reservations for as early as 5:00pm Monday… through Saturday. Jeff Ruby's is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati's entertainment district and is within walking distance of downtown hotels and the convention center. When you demand the very best in dining experiences, choose Jeff Ruby's. Discover the distinction for yourself!Continued

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Diner Reviews

"Filet Mignon was excellent and Mac and Cheese to die for!! Salads are big so splitting is a good idea. Their new Spinach salad has a wonderful combination of tastes!"
Dined on 3/6/2014
"We have been to every Jeff Ruby establishment and would recommend all of them. The atmosphere and setting is truly unique at all of them. The service is always top notch. You are always treated as a guest never as a customer and that is why my wife and I frequent as often as possible."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Only complaint is we ate too much! We've lived in Cinti all our lives and it was our first time here, as a vegetarian, was amazingly pleased at the options for me! My husband had the 20oz NY strip - he is a meat lover and quite particular about his steaks and RAVED about it!!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"It was an evening to celebrate and our waiter made sure every had a great time!"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"I really would think that an offered smaller portions for things like the salads, and side items, would be a benefit to you and the customer"
Dined on 2/28/2014
"We wanted to try dry aged steaks and this is the right spot for this! Steaks were cooked perfectly and melt in your mouth! Food was just outstanding! Well Worth it!"
Dined on 3/1/2014
"My wife and I shared the BBQ prawns and grits and a salad called The Aronoff. The grits were cheesy and the BBQ sauce the perfect vehicle for the perfectly cooked prawns. The salad was delicious but over dressed. We both ordered the 16oz bone in filet mignon, medium rare. Both perfectly cooked. We got the baked mac and cheese and the asparagus as sides. Both very tasty. We ended with a creme brulee that was a tad too sweet but still delicious. Our waiter Chris was wonderful. He recommended a wonderful pinot noir after listening to what we prefer. The wine went extremely well with our steaks. I highly recommend Jeff Ruby's. It is definitely one of the most expensive dates in town, but for my wife and I it was absolutely worth every penny."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"My wife and I have been to this location a couple of other times and had a much better experience. The service was excellent but the kitchen was slow. The food had very little flavor and the sides were barely enough to share. There are better places for a good food but the service and scene are great."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"from the moment of valet parking, hostess, wait staff to servers the experience was top notch and personal"
Dined on 2/25/2014
"I cannot say enough wonderful things about this restaurant. The food, the ambiance, the staff, everything was pristine. I HIGHLY recommend Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse. It is a true Cincinnati gem and truly raises the bar. Hats off to this establishment!"
Dined on 3/9/2013
"We had reservations, arrived early, so we had cocktails at the bar. Our reservation time came and went, however plenty of people were getting seated right as they walked in. We checked with the hostess who said our table was being set right then. Twenty minutes passed, no table, with plenty of people still being seated, we checked again and they had apparently forgotten about us and seated someone else at our table. We expressed a bit of irritation at this point and were seated within a few minutes, but no apologies for the screw-up. Our food took forever to arrive, especially between salad and steak, the server was nice but not as attentive as he should have been. This place is too pricy for the experience to be anything but great."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Too expensive, lazy neglect ice service and the noise was too loud you couldn't have a conversation"
Dined on 2/18/2014
"I always choose Jeff Ruby's restaurants for special occasions because I can count on two things - exceptional food and exceptional service. His restaurants are always a joy to visit. I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a fabulous dining experience."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The service is impeccable and the food is marvelous - never a bad experience at any of the Jeff Ruby restaurants."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Fantastic Restaurant. Service is always outstanding. Only qualm is that I like my steak well done, and about 20% of it was very pink. Tough for a bone-in steak, near the bone, but it was a little too pink for my liking. Flavor of steak was outstanding."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I have been here a few times before, but they really went all out. The blue crab bisque was mouthwatering. The steaks amazing as always. The restaurant is lowly lit for a great romantic atmosphere, and really has that "Old Hollywood" charm. Always a great experience."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We start off with their raw bar and finish off with one of their steaks which are the best I've had."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"The décor was like the food ...to die for. Beautifully designed and ALL members of the staff were very friendly and helpful. The piano player was wonder and at just the right volume. Excellent and impressive experience."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Best steak I ever had!!! The rest of the meal was awesome as well. Service is fantastic!!"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"My wife and I hit one of the Ruby's restaurants two or three times a year. A Ruby's steak is hands down the best steak in the country."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"It was our first time there and it was truly a great experience. Will definitely come back."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Not only was the food phenomenal but the atmosphere was great. The service was above and beyond making you feel at home and made sure your food/drinks were just right. Would recommend highly for date nights or group gatherings."
Dined on 12/20/2013
"Great meal, but the best part was the gluten-free dessert they brought us to share -- flourless chocolate cake with a scoop of ice cream; it was excellent!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"My husband and I both had the dover sole because we usually order steak and it was just as amazing as the steaks! My husband loves the oysers and I love the big, fresh salads! Top of the line serves and and top of the line food."
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Though they're known for their steaks, my wife and I had their Scottish Salmon - cooked to perfection. The service was friendly and prompt and we had a great time. Of course fine dining has its price tag, which is really the only reason we won't frequent Jeff Ruby's. Don't get me wrong, the dinner and experience was well worth the money -- we're the type of folks who usually only try fine dining once or twice a year."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Old friends getting together was even more special by the food and service."
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Very nice staff were kind food was amazing Reasonable price for upscale dinning"
Dined on 1/29/2014
"Every time we eat here it's one of the best meals we have ever had. Food/service/atmosphere are all top notch."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Top notch wine list that works wonders with great steaks. We ordered a bottle of Magnificat but they were out of stock. Fortunately our server brought us the Franciscan Stylus for the same charge; & a 2007 (great year). Go for the dry aged cuts. Had the quite gamey 65 day strip, best decision I've made in years."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"My wife and I have gone to Ruby's over the years for special occassions, I believe now their prices have gotten rather high, the quality of our steak was average at best and service was spotty. There are so many other great places to eat in Cincinnati as lower prices. I don't see going back to Ruby's again."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Ask for server Pedro...he was a 5 star server. He knew every item on the menu inside and out, how it is best eaten and how they could change it to meet our needs. We were going to a musical so we didn't want left overs because you can't take them with you. But all hubby wanted was the 22 oz Ribeye. Pedro informed us that he would box it up, refrigerate it and have it up front when the show was over...omg I will go back there every single time! My steak was the barrel cut filet cooked rare...it was perfect. I am not a large eater and a 12 oz is way too much so Pedro gave me an 8 oz portion that was not on the menu. We split the salad Freddie and had enough left over to feed a small family. Potatoes Anna rocked. Loved the place, food."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Well, what can I say... the service and food were excellent! We were celebrating a friend's birthday. The party size grew from 5 to 6. No problem! We sat in the wine room, and Dallas took very good care of us. The Freddie salads, as well as the Beefsteak Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella salads were spot on. Excellent, as usual! One diner had the scallops, which he enjoyed. Two diners had the Barrel-Cut filet mignon, and they both loved their steak. The other steaks the guests had were also spot on. However, my own steak, the NY Prime King Strip, which I ordered medium, was burnt on the outside. I have contacted them and bet they take care of it. Not a normal performance for the restaurant. I'll visit again and am sure I'll be happy!"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"My boyfriend and I dined at Jeff Ruby's prior to attending a show at the nearby theater. We made sure to select an earlier reservation time as we were sure it would fill up quickly, and it did. Despite the restaurant being full, our server Dallas was terrific, taking a few minutes to make suggestions on wine and menu options as well as checking in frequently to see how we were doing. When our food arrived, it was perfectly prepared. The manager checked in a few times as well to see how we were doing, which I appreciated. Also, because we were attending the theater, our food was bagged up and kept for us until after the show without us even having to ask. Overall, this was one of the best dining experiences I have had in a long time."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"Great food!!! Could have cut my steak with a fork."
Dined on 1/20/2014
"I love the ambience and décor of this restaurant which is surpassed by the food. If you want a great experience, go to a Jeff Ruby restaurant. The service is excellent, the atmosphere, the food. This restaurant pays attention to all the details, even the valet parking attendants who scraped snow and ice off our car."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"We have eaten there many times. The main item they are known for is their steaks. Our steak was not up to par. We ordered it medium and outside edges were dry and it had way too much salt on it. I could not eat it all. I am not one to complain don't want them to think I do it to get something. I have owned a restaurant and think they should know. Service is awesome."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"There are few restaurants that stick with me as memorable, but Jeff Ruby's will be one of them. This is a meal that I will be recalling with great pleasure many years from now. It was my first time to Jeff Ruby's - I've been wanting to try it out for quite some time now, but always something had come up. Going forward, I can see many more visits in my future! Everything about the experience was superlative - and I don't use that word often when describing a dining experience. From the moment we arrived at the door we were made to feel welcome, the service was excellent - but the keystone was definitely the food. My steak was the best that I have ever had - and I've had some very good steaks in my day! Special kudos to the maître d!"
Dined on 1/2/2014
"We came to celebrate our 7th anniversary and they treated us like we were on our 50th. Excellant service and food!!!!"
Dined on 1/16/2014
"First time visit, waiter (John) was exceptional in explaining the various cuts of steaks, the food was exquisite, and the atmosphere relaxed. Very enjoyable visit, will be back."
Dined on 1/14/2014
"This place was great! It was less than a block away from the Arnoff Center, so it was perfect to eat here prior to the play. The food was excellent, and the service was top notch. The only thing I would say is to make sure you budget at least two hours to eat. I scheduled a 6:15pm reservation to eat before the 8pm show, and had to ask for the check early so I could get to the play on time. The good news...they held my leftovers at the restaurant, and told me I could pick them up when the show was done! The seating was a little tight, and it was hard to have a private conversation, but, that's small potatoes compared to the real potatoes!"
Dined on 1/11/2014

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