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BrewRiver Creole Kitchen, Cincinnati, OH

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4.4 (1177)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for live music
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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!

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Best Happy Hour in The City!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Wed - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday through Sunday Happy Hour from 4pm til 6pm with $3 gin and vodka martinis; $2 off all bar beverages, including wine and beer and cocktails. Wednesday happiest hour goes all night with the above offers and 1/2 off all bottles of wine! Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!

    Best Happy Hour in The City! Photo
  • 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.

    Happiest Hour! Photo
  • Jambalaya Thursdays

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Our Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya and BrewRiver Salad for only $18; A savings of $9! From 4pm til 9pm every Thursday!

    Jambalaya Thursdays Photo

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What 1,177 people are saying

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen offers a "casual and cozy feel" with "unique dishes" inspired by New Orleans. Guests rave about the "gumbo poutine," "shrimp and grits," and "authentic Cajun cuisine." The lively atmosphere features live music and attentive service, making it a "hidden gem" for Creole lovers.
1,177 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My business associate and I enjoyed our dinner here with a bottle of 1997 Chateau Musar White Wine from Lebanon. It was the perfect accompaniment to his West Bank Mussels and my Decatur Street Muffaletta. We split a Caesar salad, which was plenty for both of us as we are in our 70s. All in all, a very enjoyable experience.

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  2. Krissy

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The place is great but the guy who served us was awful. I also was served a glass of rose with a lipstick stain. I love the food and atmosphere though so will go back anyway, need new servers

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  3. Sonya VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for Father's day brunch and had good food and good portion sizes. We'll be back. Loved the Poutine.

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  4. Kristin

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We recently celebrated an anniversary here and had a phenomenal experience! The service was top-notch, and the food was delicious. We were surprised with a glass of champagne for our celebration, which was a nice little touch. I had the truffle mac & cheese with shrimp as my main entrée. It was from the small plates menu, but it was enough for me to have dinner and lunch the next day. They definitely did not skimp on the shrimp and it was just right with a little bit of spice. I definitely recommend this place if you want a casual and cozy feel with some unique dishes. And don’t miss the bread pudding for dessert!

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  5. John

    Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. Great meal experience with friends. M

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  6. Lisa

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing gumbo poutine! My boyfriend and I both loved our entrees as well, he had the catfish po boy sandwich and I had the pasta Monica.

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  7. Lynn VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is one of our go to places for a good meal and lively atmosphere. Service is always great and I think the Poutine and Gumbo might be my favorite meal to order here more than anywhere else in town.. If you are not a Creole fan, grandson, a very picky eater thinks the burger is the best in town. Fried Green tomatoes are wonderful as are the pickled vegetables.

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  8. Ellen VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton109 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sort of a mixed bag as for a late brunch the place was pretty empty but still slow to get drinks and food. Had to ask for hot sauce multiple times. Even though they serve a BLT &E which has a fried green tomato at brunch one can’t order plain fried green tomatoes as a side as the cook wouldn’t do it? Did get fried oysters without the Caesar salad but charged the same as with salad? My eggs Sardou poached egg was barely cooked so almost like eating raw egg.

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  9. Cheryl VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, drink, perfect to meet friends and family and the music is great

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  10. Jim

    Cincinnati / Dayton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A Truly Enjoyable Dining Experience I had a great experience at this restaurant and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a solid meal in a welcoming setting. The atmosphere was cozy and well put together. The staff were friendly and professional, and service was smooth from start to finish. They were helpful with suggestions and made sure we had everything we needed without hovering. The food was impressive. You can tell they care about quality and presentation. I especially enjoyed the Creole Étouffée which was cooked perfectly. The menu had a good range of choices, and everything we ordered tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. It’s the kind of place that feels reliable—a spot you’d be happy to return to for a casual dinner or to celebrate something a bit more special. Overall, it was a great meal in a relaxed, pleasant environment. Definitely worth a visit.

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FAQs

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 861-2484.

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 1177 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.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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
  • 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
  • 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.
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