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BrewRiver Creole Kitchen, Cincinnati, OH

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4.5
4.5
946 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
Our vision combines New Orleans inspired recipes with handpicked top-notch local ingredients. We are Cincinnati's only New Orleans inspired gastro pub and we are passionate about staying true to those roots. Our mid-19th century building beckons our guests to come in for one of 18 all craft beers and wine on draft, a house made craft cocktail or one of our lovely small production wines. However, the food is the star at BrewRiver.

Our outdoor patio is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink and an amazing meal! You may be lucky enough to wander in on a night where a blues, folk or jazz musician is playing! Our goal is to give you a little bit of The Big Easy right here in The Queen City! We hope you will come join us and Laissez les bon temps roulez!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 2 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 861-2484
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Persons with Disabilities, Women
  • Executive chef
    Michael Shields
  • Catering
    BrewRiver has a full service catering kitchen. We can design a custom menu for your event based on cuisine, budget, and location. Chef Michael Shields has been offering top notch, house-made catering in the Cincinnati area for over 10 years.
  • Private party facilities
    BrewRiver Creole Kitchen has the perfect event space for parties from 10 to 100. Our beautiful New Orleans inspired dining rooms, offer event spaces that provide a cozy comfortable atmosphere for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Joby Bowman: (513) 861-2484
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Linwood Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking is available free on the street as well as in the lot across the street. We also offer valet on Fridays and Saturdays starting mid January 2019
  • Public transit
    28 Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Happiest Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    HAPPIEST HOURS WEDNESDAY WITH HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT, $3 MARTINIS AND WINE WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE WINE BOTTLES.

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  • Live New Orleans Music!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Join us for Live New Orleans music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night and our famous Sunday New Orleans Jazz Brunch. We feature Blues, Boogie Woogie, Jazz, and Dixieland!

    Live New Orleans Music! Photo

What 946 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

946 Reviews
  1. SuzanneD

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    BrewRiver is such a great place! From the live blues music to the ambiance of the NOLA setting and the impeccable cuisine inspired from the chef and owners under Emerile Lagasse, this place is tops. It is so worth the experience! Thumbs up to great service delivery and excellent presentation. An unforgettable experience.

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  2. AndrewK

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service with wonderful food! Highly recommend!

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  3. jeffreyw

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Good service. It's in a marginal neighborhood, but we felt safe. Will do it again.

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  4. BrianC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great find! Went here craving NOLA type food, after vacationing there. The food and selection was fantastic. Three different rooms, nice bar with live music on selected nights. Went in the late fall, so did not sit outside, but very adequate. Met the owner, and she was very proud of her restaurant and the historic photos on the walls. Definitely recommend!

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  5. BillS

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Food is excellent. We had a new server and a manager had to help. It is a great experience overall and I recommend it highly.

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  6. ThomasB

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Summer and Michael were great servers. The kitchen did a wonderful job as always. Such a great place to keep coming back to.

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  7. KarinW

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    delicious food and attentive service. our food was not piping hot when served to us, but that was quickly remedied by the staff. Overall a great experience and we will definitely return.

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  8. AnthonyG

    San Francisco

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience3
    Overall we had a nice experience. We have been to this restaurant many times. Unfortunately two of our three entrees were very very salty which prevented from fully enjoying them. Due to this we were unable to finish them as well. Bummer

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  9. LauraB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Delicious food! We will be back❤️

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  10. bryanc

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brew River has become one of our favorite places to eat. The food is fantastic and there is a great vibe. Love the “Nathan Shelley” table for two in the front window!

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  11. KristyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter, Richard, was friendly and offered great information and recommendations. We enjoyed our meals and will absolutely return!

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  12. ccurran

    Cincinnati

    458 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    458 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    We went with another couple who love Cajun food and they liked it . Our food and drink were great but our service was very slow on an evening that was also slow??

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Brew River and it was wonderful! Highly recommend!

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  14. PaulD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable Friday night dinner at BrewRiver. The staff could not have been more attentive. Live music in the bar area makes for great ambiance. We will be back. Give it a try.

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  15. rrkeat

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful evening out at our first time visiting this restaurant. It's located in an old hotel from the 1800s, decorated New Orleans style. I had a vodka mules and loved sipping the sweet taste through my meal. For dinner I enjoyed the jambalaya, but also sampled the Mac n cheese - both delicious! We were fortunate to enjoy live piano music, and we had top notch service from our waitress. I'm anxious to go back again soon. It's fun to get away from the chain restaurants and do something different.

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  16. Melissa

    Cincinnati

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! The service was fantastic! Loved this restaurant.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Wonderful Food and Server was wonderful! Only disappointment was treatment by General Manager. We had a reservation, special occasion, walked in at same time another couple did and they were asked if they were “us with reservation”, we acknowledged we were the reservation and they were seated first with a better table with a window and we were seated by the kitchen. They had plenty of other seating available. They were not busy and did not have any wait. Reservation was a waste if they can’t treat a reservation over a walk in.

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  18. KKMD

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience4
    We were a large party and the only party sitting outdoors as we had a dog with us. Drinks came quickly but then there was a very long wait to place our order even though we told the server we were ready to do so. She disappeared inside and didn’t return for at least 15 min. Then there was another prolonged wait for our food. Food was marginal at best. Can only say positive things about the wedge salad (large) and the fried green tomatoes which the family enjoyed. The main courses were all marginal. My burger was very thick and very dry. Condiments were minimal. Chicken and catfish were heavily breaded and overdone. Wish I could say something more positive as the place has potential and the neighborhood could use a nice restaurant. Place is understaffed and they definitely need a better chef. Very poor value given the high prices on the menu.

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  19. RonS

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Dinner time 5:30 – Arrived at 5:20 we were the only people seated inside of the restaurant and 1 couple was on the patio. Atmosphere – Cozy hole in the wall feel. We like this type of restaurant. Appointed in Mardi Gras and Cajun décor. Time for food to arrive – 45 minutes. Seemed like a long wait when we were the only table to serve. Pros: Fish – The fish was cooked well and tasted good. Not special about it. I was a bit disappointed after reading how they use a single more expensive massive cod loin instead of smaller cheap pieces of cod. What I got was 3 small pieces of fish. The dish could have been excellent if it was served with good coleslaw and hot fresh fries (see cons below). Pasta Monica (subbed chicken) – This was an excellent dish. Very flavorful Brownie – This was served hot with a ton of warm chocolate sauce and whipped cream. It was like a chocolate volcano (melting cake). It was delicious. Drinks – Drinks were mixed well with plenty of alcohol and not overfilled with other sweet mixes. Entertainment – We really enjoyed the like band playing dinner music. Cons: Homemade ketchup – This was very awful. It was watery and no one at the table liked it. You have to ask for them to get regular ketchup. Coleslaw – They do not offer coleslaw with fish and chips. This is just sinful, as you must have coleslaw with fish and chips. I had to pay $5 for a side of coleslaw. It arrived it 2 small ketchup soufflé cups. The Coleslaw was the worst I had ever tasted. Instead of a nice light crispy mix of mayo, sweet, and vinegar. This is more like caulk. It is very thick and pasty with a strong mayo flavor. I tried one bite and found it to be awful, but later tried a 2nd bite to see if it was just me because it was very different than what I was used to. Nope it was still awful. Still felling like I lit a $5 bill on fire and wasted it. Fries – The fires were victims of the 45 min wait. They were old and cold. How can you not serve hot fries when you only ha

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect for date night or just good New Orleans cuisine.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was amazing and gave great recommendations. We got the gumbo poutine, pasta Monica and the po boy— all delicious and flavorful.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was phenomenal, food was delicious… can’t wait to go back again.

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  23. amyw

    Cincinnati

    70 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my first time at Brew River and I went for restaurant week. The jambalaya was the best I've ever had! Make sure to save room for the bananas foster bread pudding. The live music made for a great atmosphere.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went for family birthdays. MOM'S 85th and my granddaughters 9th. Reservation for 730. Didn't realized they closed at 9. Restaurant week choice, great course options on menu. Loved ambiance. Server Samantha was very attentive. Food came out nice and hot. However although the server tried to pace our courses, she probably should have started earlier to get the orders. We felt like we were rushed out for the second course and really didn't like we had time to enjoy our dessert. We ended up carrying it out.

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  25. JamesT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I've been there a few times before. Their food is just as good as any creole kitchen I've been at in Louisiana. If you want authentic taste this is your place.

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  26. VinceT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best creole food we have found in Cincinnati. Like a quick trip home.

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  27. DebraP

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There were 4 in our party and we all ordered different things and everything was delicious!!!

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  28. SteviK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and drinks. The desserts are fantastic as well. We will be back!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here and the food was wonderful. The atmosphere was refreshing

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  30. RuthS

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Service was very slow. They kept telling us the kitchen had a new cook The bar had limited alcohol and there were only two servers. Food wasn’t bad but it could have been better. It was my birthday and I had invited guests. I was disappointed.

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  31. 2treats

    Cincinnati

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Everything was fantastic. It was a night with beautiful, jazz and wonderful food and great service and a perfect place to take a visitor from out of from out of town. It was a first time for all of us, and I encouraged the others to try something they hadn’t tried before, catfish. And it did not disappoint. Drinks were outstanding, especially the corpse refiner. Also, Samantha was very gracious to help us get a table that was convenient since I was temporary disabled due to a broken foot. All I can say is I can’t wait to go back!

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  32. JeffA

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    The only reason I give 2 stars instead of one was the waitress. The food tok forever to be served to use. The CREOLE ÉTOUFFÉE was way too salty, the shrmp on the po boy sandwich the breeding made the shrimp too tough. Alligator was really tough (dont know if it is normally that way but I would not order it again any place. A southern restaurant without sweet tea? We will NOT be back.

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  33. BrianK

    Cincinnati

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Nice evening. Dined outside, and the service was quick and friendly. Had two “small plates” which were not small. Both dishes were tasty and hot. Very nice.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We dined outside, so had a great experience at our table. However, as soon as I went inside to use the restroom I realized the service staff didn’t seem to care much. Asked the bartender if he could point me in the direction of the restroom and he rudely exclaimed for me to follow the sign. I was truly taken back by how rude he was to someone asking a simple question. Food was pretty good but he really turned us off. We won’t be back.

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  35. PhilW

    Cincinnati

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food was good a bit overpriced for portions. We both had fried oysters. Server was pleasant but didn’t check back at the table much. Ran out of water and wanted to order some wine with dinner but never checked back after food was delivered. Could be more than a good spot could be great with a bit more attention to detail.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing; Might be my new favorite spot! The Mac and cheese was great (so light) and the poutine fries were delish!

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  37. SusanK

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food! We had the fried green tomatoes. So good. Server was very attentive.

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  38. Malu

    Miami

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food is cooked fresh so it makes it for a nice long dinner. I had the Fried Chicken platter, it was delicious!

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  39. TraceyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was amazing! Will definitely return with friends.

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  40. MBEast

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was all excellent, from appetizers to dessert. The service was great, too. We felt well taken care of, but the server wasn’t intrusive. She was always happy to answer questions and provide additional information on dishes when asked. The dining room felt festive, yet private at the same time. Highly recommend for a special occasion or a nice meal anytime.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from BrewRiver Creole Kitchen using the Order Online button. BrewRiver Creole Kitchen also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 861-2484.

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 946 OpenTable diners.

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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


Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Linwood Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available free on the street as well as in the lot across the street. We also offer valet on Fridays and Saturdays starting mid January 2019
  • Public transit
    28 Bus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Persons with Disabilities, Women
  • Executive chef
    Michael Shields
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (513) 861-2484
  • Catering
    BrewRiver has a full service catering kitchen. We can design a custom menu for your event based on cuisine, budget, and location. Chef Michael Shields has been offering top notch, house-made catering in the Cincinnati area for over 10 years.
  • Private party facilities
    BrewRiver Creole Kitchen has the perfect event space for parties from 10 to 100. Our beautiful New Orleans inspired dining rooms, offer event spaces that provide a cozy comfortable atmosphere for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Joby Bowman: (513) 861-2484
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