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Carlo & Johnny, Cincinnati, OH

Carlo & Johnny

4.8
4.8
7912 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse
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Classic style paired with Jeff Ruby's U.S.D.A Prime Steaks and exceptional seafood.
Three unique dining rooms, three wine cellars, and live music.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 89 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 936-8600
  • Website
    http://www.jeffruby.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Donny Hatton
  • Catering
    Please contact us at 513-936-8600 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.
  • Private party facilities
    With 5 private rooms from which to choose, Carlo & Johnny offers options for your business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends. We can comfortably accommodate up to 75 of your guests to ensure a perfect experience. perfect settings. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com
  • Location
    9769 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242
  • Neighborhood
    Montgomery
  • Cross street
    Bunker Hill Lane
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,912 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Steakhouse

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Ambiance

  • Cincinnati

    Romantic

  • Cincinnati

    Good for special occasions

  • Cincinnati

    Steakhouse

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

7,912 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was top notch, food was amazing. Will be back again soon

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  2. StephonF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our two waiters were pleasant knowledgeable and very cordial really class acts and loved the atmosphere ate outside.

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  3. TomikoGrand

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They made sure my birthday experience was excellent.

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  4. MatthewE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious! You will not be disappointed! Steaks just melt in your mouth!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server, Christopher, was a real treat himself. Excellent food.

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  6. AngelaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was knowledgeable about the food choices and even shared history of the building, which we all found interesting. He made sure our girls first experience was a memorable one. We will be back for our next big celebration. Thank you!

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  7. KiKi

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our server, Jack, was great & the manager came to our table and shared the really interesting history of the restaurant. A wonderful experience.

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  8. ryand

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place. Good service and everything were amazing!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Above and beyond staff, ambiance, food, and experience.

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  10. JeffTheFoodie

    Cincinnati

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The crab cake appetizer was exceptional. My 8 oz. filet was outstanding. Service was executed flawlessly. Staff treated us like VIPs, and we never felt rushed.

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  11. courtney

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Outstanding food as always. Loved the Anthony Munoz steak and the creamed corn side. The service/ambience in the high top area by the bar was just ok. A little too loud and crowded/slower service at times. Definitely not as great an experience as we’ve had at the main restaurant but still a fantastic meal. Would absolutely go back but not at the high top seating.

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  12. Disappointed1

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Too much sauce on steak Diane. Menu very over priced

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  13. loris

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our celebration for our friend was special and felt so honoring being in the private room. We could hear each other honor him and the food was over the top! Thank you!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have never had a bad experience at any of Jeff Ruby’s restaurants and this was no exception. Fantastic food and service. Highly recommended.

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  15. JamieV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is very welcoming. The service was quick and efficient. The food was unbelievably delicious! We were served with perfect timing and checked on appropriately.

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  16. BradleyK

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Adam was great and made a great night for me and my mom. Another excellent meal!! Thank you!

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  17. JudyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating our anniversary. Our server, Louis, was top notch, and the surf and turf special, in addition to being a great value, was absolutely delicious. Our celebratory dessert was outstanding. Overall, a wonderful experience.

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  18. JeffreyD

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, good food, nice atmosphere! Over all great dinner experience.

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  19. Bobby

    Cincinnati

    365 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    365 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect in every way. Steak Collinsworth to kill for. So darn good. Truffled corn and Mac & cheese just yummy. We had the gnocchi as an appetizer. Terrific value for a huge portion. Leftovers with truffle oil and sage the next day was even more amazing. Smoked Old Fashioned was really skimpy - large ice cube very small pour. Manhattan ordered Up much better value.

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  20. Patti

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful evening and our servers made it a memorable experience for our family. Thank you!

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  21. JAW3K

    Cincinnati

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had the filet/lobster special and it was delicious. Service by Nathan was fabulous.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Carlo and Johnny never fails to provide a fabulous meal and wonderful service. From the hostess that seated us, to our fabulous waiter Jack, everyone was friendly and attentive to detail.

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  23. RonP

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Service very good-food was excellent-best Mac & Cheese!!

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best experience I've had at any restaurant that I've been too. Paul our server was the best. He made the experience amazing. He explained and answered every question myself and my date had. Also brought my date out a birthday surprise for her birthday. We will definitely be spending every special occasion here. Our filet was cooked to perfection and had so much flavor. Paul recommended the Mac and cheese and he definitely recommended the right item to go with our filet and lobster tail.

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  25. AngelaB

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was outstanding! Our server Paul and his assistant made our Jeff Ruby visit perfect’

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  26. KenT

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an exceptional evening celebrating a dear friend’s birthday. The food, atmosphere and impeccable service, which is the standard for Jeff Ruby establishments, exceeded expectations once again. Always, a great experience! Our server Joe was exceptional.

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  27. abcdefg

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We very much enjoyed our visit to Carlo & Johnny's. The food outstanding, the atmosphere quaint, albeit a bit on the dark side where we were sitting (lighting, subjective). Staff very much engaging. TV's throughout the bar area with the Bengals Monday Night Football Game on (muted) thankfully allowing us to enjoy the game with a bottle of wine and a fabulous dinner.

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  28. clarkster

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is awesome each time we visit. Service, with great food. One of our favorite places to go.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Paul is absolutely AMAZING!!! It’s so nice to have staff that interact with our 15 and 13 year old daughters. We enjoyed his service very much. We look forward to coming back and will be requesting Paul specifically! Thanks for being so amazing Paul.

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  30. ToddW

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our steak and lobster dinner. It was our first time as the Precinct is closer but I gotta say it was excellant+ as the slightest char on the filet took it to tender perfection! The service was fast but reserved. We loved the ambiance and will Definitely be back ( maybe even before the Precinct! LOL! ). A VERY NICE DINNER!

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  31. AlbertB

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service provided by Adam Deserts are incredible- please share. Wish a few of fellow diners adhered to dress code of "business casual " or better. On menu specials are top notch.

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  32. RobE

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top notch food and service. Great value with September special

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We've been to a Jeff ruby's restaurant before but this is the first time at this location. It seems to have taken longer than usual to get our food. Not sure why. Over all was a decent visit for my daughter's birthday.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Dinner took 3 + hours I think the serve r forgot to put our order in.

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  35. TimH

    Alabama

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our experience tonight, at Carlo & Johnny, was exceptional. We have enjoyed many, many high-end restaurants. Tonight will stay with us always, unforgettable and full~filling. Paul, our waiter, was one of a kind! Paul's timing with conversation and wittiness left us smiling every time he approached our table. Thank you for playing such a beautiful part of memories we will treasure. Tonight was extraordinary! Grateful

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Second time here in last 2 months and I just love the food! Our waiter could have been more attentive but overall not a big deal. I wasn’t in a hurry by any means but dinner for 4 people taking an hour and 45 mins seemed a bit long. We sat in the bar area this time and loved watching football while we ate a great meal. Don’t sleep on the smoked old fashioned! It was a perfect start to a great meal!

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  37. DavidW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, steak excellent. However, the crust on the bread was the hardest I've ever eaten. For special occasions, I would come back.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Chris was amazing! The food was perfections. And the baked Alaska was life changing!

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  39. JudyB

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend this restaurant. We went to Carlo & Johnny to celebrate my friend's birthday. We all had an excellent experience, and Paul took such amazing care of us and went above and beyond for us. My friend particularly enjoyed the Japanese A5 Wagyu beef prepared rare plus. All of our steaks and sides were so delicious. My guests really enjoyed the crab leg and shrimp cocktail appetizers and commented that the seafood was really fresh. Paul ensured that our birthday guest was treated like royalty. What a special evening! We plan to return soon to this treasure of a restaurant.

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  40. Samnbill

    Cincinnati

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our anniversary dinner was spot on! Joe and Paul provided wonderful service.Paul was able to retrieve a Manhattan drink recipe from the bartender as we raved about the drink. Thanks for making our evening wonderful.

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FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Carlo & Johnny using the Order Online button. Carlo & Johnny also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 936-8600.

Carlo & Johnny is rated 4.8 stars by 7912 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 89 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carlo & Johnny

9769 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bunker Hill Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Montgomery
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Donny Hatton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.jeffruby.com/
  • Phone number
    (513) 936-8600
  • Catering
    Please contact us at 513-936-8600 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.
  • Private party facilities
    With 5 private rooms from which to choose, Carlo & Johnny offers options for your business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends. We can comfortably accommodate up to 75 of your guests to ensure a perfect experience. perfect settings. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com

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