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The Butcher and Barrel, Cincinnati, OH

The Butcher and Barrel

4.6 (1636)
$30 and under
Argentinean
700 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Butcher and Barrel prides itself on maintaining tradition while preparing each and every dish using the traditional culinary experience & recipes from Juan Imeroni's Argentine heritage to develop a menu that Cincinnati has never experienced before. The Latin American & Italian inspired cuisine is made with fresh, local & imported ingredients that are sure to make each bite better than the last! So come, experience what it's like to travel to another part of the world in your own city.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Argentinean, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Karlson
  • Catering
    Catering is available via Che
  • Private party facilities
    Butcher and Barrel boasts one of Cincinnati's most unique private dining/celebration areas!
  • Private party contact
    Jane Pennells, Hospitality Manager: (239) 336-4266
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Race
  • Parking details
    On street parking and several adjacent lots and garages.
  • Public transit
    Cincinnati Metro Bus
  • Entertainment
    The lounge area offers an exciting happy hour and live music as well as DJ's. Sophisticated comfort to enjoy a night out.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,636 people are saying

The Butcher and Barrel 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher and Barrel offers an unforgettable dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "fried deviled eggs" and "Argentine-style fried cheese." While the ambiance could improve, the menu's diversity and the staff's attentiveness make this restaurant a must-visit for those seeking a "great dining experience" in Cincinnati.
1,636 Reviews
  1. Nora VIP

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely fantastic! The service was amazing! Highly recommend for anyone in the area.

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  2. Sarah

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved absolutely everything about this restaurant from the ambiance and decor to the food quality and friendly staff. My husband and I went to celebrate his birthday and our anniversary and retreated to champagne and delicious piece of cheesecake after we had the best dinner we can remember. We will absolutely be back!

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  3. Nuri

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prior to my visit to Cincy, I did some research about the best places to dine in the downtown area. This place did not disappoint. The waitress Nicky was amazing, and the food and drinks superb. Do yourself a favor and come here for dinner 😊

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  4. Allison

    Cincinnati / Dayton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place so much! Always fantastic service and every time we've been in, all of the food is so memorable that we talk about it for days afterward.

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  5. Samantha

    Central Georgia3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was probably the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. Restaurant was not very crowded. We waited to be seated and then waited for 15 minutes at the table. They apologized for forgetting and offered an appetizer. We placed our order and were seemingly forgotten again. The restaurant emptied around us an we still didn’t have food. A manager came by, apologized and said it would be out shortly (it was not). We waited over an hour and the food finally arrived cold and with the wrong sides. We ate, paid and left. We never saw the manager again. Should have just left in the beginning

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  6. Ryan

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had bad service and waited 20-30min for our server to come back and take our food order and the food we ordered didn’t come out properly or missing.

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  7. Andreas

    Cincinnati / Dayton18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time there. The inside design/decor was nice. The staff was very attentive and really nice. They checked on us several times without being annoying. The ribeye steak was well prepared. Although I would like to see a side or 2 coming with it for the price. Needed to order an additional salad and fries. Afterwards I had 2 old fashioned which were well mixed.

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  8. Martin

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    For what you get you may be left with buyers remorse. The food is good, sauces are excellent but after doing the experience you may be left wondering where your money went. Good restaurant just a bit expensive. Not worth a return trip.

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  9. Tiffany

    Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was great. Food was just ok. We all ordered our steak medium and only one came out that way. The rest were well done.

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  10. John

    Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary here. The food was excellent along with our waitress crystal. She was super friendly and very nice. Would definitely recommend the butcher and barrel to anyone looking for a great dinning experience.
    The Butcher and BarrelResponded on June 1, 2025
    Hi John, You just made our day-- thank you for the awesome review! We are so glad you had such a great experience with us, and we love hearing that Crystal made such an impression. We will be sure to pass along your kind words-- she will be very happy to hear it! Thanks for sharing the love and for choosing to spend such a special celebration with us. We can't wait to have you back for more good vibes, great food, and top-notch service! Cheers, Brittney Welborne General Manager, Butcher and Barrel

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FAQs

The Butcher and Barrel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 954-8974.

The Butcher and Barrel is rated 4.6 stars by 1636 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
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700 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Race
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Argentinean, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking and several adjacent lots and garages.
  • Public transit
    Cincinnati Metro Bus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Karlson
  • Entertainment
    The lounge area offers an exciting happy hour and live music as well as DJ's. Sophisticated comfort to enjoy a night out.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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