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Moerlein Lager House, Cincinnati, OH

Moerlein Lager House

4.4
4.4
5742 Reviews
$30 and under
Gastro Pub
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Experience Cincinnati's Brewing Legacy at Moerlein Lager House!

Located in the heart of Smale Riverfront Park, our world-class restaurant and brewery immerses you in Cincinnati's rich brewing heritage. As a working microbrewery, we craft a full range of Moerlein brews, perfectly complemented by delectable dishes reminiscent of 19th-century beer gardens.

Discover Unforgettable Events: Host your banquet or large party at Moerlein Lager House. Enjoy private dining options with stunning river views, diverse menu options, and outdoor event spaces, all tailored to accommodate gatherings of any size or kind. Make your reservation today!

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 47 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 421-2337
  • Website
    http://www.moerleinlagerhouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Whittington
  • Private party facilities
    Locally Owned and independently operated Moerlein Lager House offers upscale casual dining in a warm and inviting environment. Elevate your event at Moerlein Lager House! Discover unmatched private dining in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. Reserve your unforgettable experience today.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (513) 421-2337
  • Location
    115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Mehring Way
  • Parking details
    City parking garage directly beneath the restaurant. Closest entrance on Mehring Way between the river and the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,742 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Great for scenic views

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Great for scenic views

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

5,742 Reviews

  1. PetraD

    Naples

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time in Cincinnati, Ohio staying downtown in a hotel we decided to have dinner at this place since they had so many positive reviews. The table was overlooking the park and River, we ordered a couple of appetizers (chowder, calamari and cauliflower wings) and a Reuben sandwich. Everything was wonderful for a very fair price. Would definitely recommend!

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  2. LoraB

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Great location. Polite efficient service. We had breakfasts both included Chorizo that wasn’t very good. Bloody Mary was great. I will go back!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Everything was awesome expect my fish and chips very greasy and served with cold fries

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  4. Nine

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Our server had a big party next to us so our service was very slow. Beers not super cold by the time we got them. Probably waited over 15 mins or more just to get our beers delivered after ordering. Food came out soon after.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food3service4ambience3
    Great service and food on a VERY busy night! Thank you for being so prepared!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience5
    Rushed out, not checked on nearly enough. Woman that walks around “rushing” people out at 90 minutes with her iPad was rude. Hadn’t even received our food yet. Server was nice and did his best, was in over his head with the crowd

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  7. Nicole

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! I can't wait to go back and try more, it all sounds great! The place is spacious with great views all around!

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  8. HealthyFoodie

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice atmosphere. Large place with optional seating.

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  9. Bobby

    Cincinnati

    365 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    365 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our #1. choice for pre-Reds game dining. Super convenient to the ball park, great views of Saylor Park and/or sports on TV. Beer selection is awesome. Das Uber was very good. Highly recommend the club sandwich and onion rings. Service was darn good considering they were packed for lunch yesterday.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, excellent food. Our waiter was awesome

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Service to our table a little slow (which is unusual). Aside from that it was a delicious visit all the way around. Mules, margs, and some tropically tasty drinks. Club sandwich for him and southwest blackened chicken salad for me. Can’t wait to do it again!

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  12. KerryW

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. Hannah is excellent. Enjoy every time we are there

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  13. Anthony

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Beer is good, service is good, beer can chicken sandwich tasted generic.

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  14. JACKS

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    After dinning here several times, this is the first time I can't give a good review. Waiter spent more time on his phone then taking care of his tables. Ordered a beer as soon as we sat down, twenty minutes latter I had track him down to see why I had not gotten it. He replied he forgot. The sandwiches we ordered were not very good. Someone else brought our dinner out, then we realized we had no silverware or napkins. Once again had to track down our server.

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  15. JimB

    Cincinnati

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great place for a business lunch. Love the view of the river.

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  16. Kat7

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We loved the pork grilled cheese sandwich but the beer can chicken one wasn’t very good. The views are spectacular and the beer is good!

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  17. JanetO

    Greater Boston

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to go before a game. We sat outside and the service was great. We had apps and salads (fried pickles, and cauliflower were amazing). good beer choies and just a fun place with TVs and open airy windows. Would go back!

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  18. Dodge

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Our waiter was great but can't remember her name. She mentioned she went to the Miami- Cincinnati College football game. Very friendly!

    Moerlein Lager HouseResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you Dodge! Glad to hear you had a great experience!

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  19. BlaneS

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Everything was good. Good experience food was served hot and beer was cold

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Menu! Outstanding food, service, location, and view.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Way too expensive to eat at Moerleins. Will go elsewhere.

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  22. Rickie

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Service, drinks & burger was awesome. The squash Wellington looked great but was disappointing. The pastry shell was moist. The sauce on the Brussels sprouts and sprouts was delicious.

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  23. RichardS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Really good at check in, table service and food/drink quality.

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  24. DavidG

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This a Saturday evening get together with college buddies in celebration of one's birthday. We ordered a meat and cheese board, and fired pickles for appetizers and both were great. Entree choices were pretty simple, consisting of Beer Can Chicken and Burgers -- all were delicious. Our waitress, Salina, was top notch; very attentive without being overly intrusive -- she helped make the night a real success. The decor, ambience and views were also contributing factors. All in all we had a really good time, and a couple of the first-timers indicated they would definitely be back.

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  25. YmeneK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was great! Thank you for making my daughter’s 18th birthday celebration great!

    Moerlein Lager HouseResponded on September 21, 2023

    Thank you! Glad you had a wonderful experience!

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  26. LucaR

    Caribbean

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a function to attend and stayed for dinner Beverages were great Food was very good Service was great

    Moerlein Lager HouseResponded on September 14, 2023

    Thank you Luca, glad you had a great time!

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  27. BarbaraM

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, the reception and wait staff were aware of our special requests and we were served very promptly and well. The food was excellent.

    Moerlein Lager HouseResponded on September 14, 2023

    Thank you Barbara, we appreciate the note!

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  28. SarahB

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    My husband had hyped this restaurant he had visited on a business trip and we went together before attending a Reds game. It was just average for me. Food that you could get anywhere for slightly more $$ than other places, average service, etc. We did sit on the patio area which was nice because it was a beautiful day. Nothing super spectacular though.

    Moerlein Lager HouseResponded on September 14, 2023

    Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we greatly appreciate it. I am sorry to hear that you did not have a good experience during your visit. I would love some additional feedback if you're open to sharing more, ie. what did you have, who was your server, etc. We strive to deliver the experience that your husband raved about and I am disappointed to hear that we did not live up to this. Thank you,

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  29. Ferg

    Indiana

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Enjoyed dinner and raspberry hef. Wish there were TVs on 2nd level to watch Reds game while dining.

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  30. Beehive

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food3service3ambience3
    Just average food but was very disappointed to get to the restaurant and find that you were not able to show the Bearcats football game on your televisions because you don’t subscribe to the network that was carrying the game. I called before making our reservation and asked if the Bearcat game would be shown and was told it would. When we realized that was not true we ate quickly and went to another establishment on the Banks and watched the game along with hundreds of others.

    Moerlein Lager HouseResponded on September 14, 2023

    Thank you for leaving your feedback and I apologize that you were misled on the Bearcats game. We have looked into this option and will continue to look into this as an option.

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  31. BillK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was very good. Our waiter had several large groups he was taking care of but still managed to service us in a timely manner.

    Moerlein Lager HouseResponded on September 14, 2023

    Thank you Bill!

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  32. RoyaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service with plenty of ambiance right beside the Great American Ballpark.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service ! Great food . Love the patio view

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  34. ChazfromWC

    Cincinnati

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Plenty of food items to choose from on their menu. Service was really good. Obviously, lots of beer options.

    Moerlein Lager HouseResponded on September 14, 2023

    Thank you Chaz!

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  35. SuzK

    Adelaide

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Zach was great for a large group of people. Good was great.

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  36. MonicaD

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent service by Callie, whose entree recommendation [the smothered chicken] I took and was quite pleased with. And my date had the also excellent Barbacoa Short Ribs which featured a Big Bonk of Beef the size of his fist, but far more tender :)

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  37. TerriS

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Suash Wellington was amazing. I will definitely order it again and highly recommend it.The serving size was perfect!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Everyone was friendly and the food was hot. The food and drinks felt like a good value for the location; the food was a bit dull but was good.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Great views of the river and reds stadium. Food was good/average. Service was not the friendliest nor could the waitress provide recommendations on any bar drinks. She gave us 20 seconds to begin ordering drinks from bar then walked away and said “I’ll come back.” Table had food and a dead bug on it when we were seated and no one offered to wipe it down. Overall 3/5 because it wasn’t horrible and service did become friendlier and more prompt as meal went on.

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  40. CaseyA

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service1ambience5
    Clearly understaffed, and hostesses were really rude. Pretty good food and drinks.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Moerlein Lager House is rated 4.4 stars by 5742 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 47 times today
Google Map for Moerlein Lager House

115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mehring Way
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 2:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    City parking garage directly beneath the restaurant. Closest entrance on Mehring Way between the river and the restaurant.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nathan Whittington
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.moerleinlagerhouse.com/
  • Phone number
    (513) 421-2337
  • Private party facilities
    Locally Owned and independently operated Moerlein Lager House offers upscale casual dining in a warm and inviting environment. Elevate your event at Moerlein Lager House! Discover unmatched private dining in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. Reserve your unforgettable experience today.
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator : (513) 421-2337

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