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Rusk Kitchen + Bar, Cincinnati, OH

Rusk Kitchen + Bar

4.5 (243)
$30 and under
American
2724 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
A full-service restaurant and bar offering eclectic American cuisine, beer, elevated house-made cocktails, and wine. Rusk is the perfect place to catch your favorite teams, brunch on the Sunday's, lunch with coworkers, wine and dine for date night, grab dinner with the family, and enjoy cocktails with your friends on the 2nd-floor rooftop patio. Our vision is to be a favorite neighborhood spot for everyone to gather.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:30 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:30 am–12:30 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Austin
  • Catering
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
  • Private party facilities
    Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Woodburn & Clayton
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 243 people are saying

Rusk Kitchen + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusk Kitchen + Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests appreciate the "great menu," especially the brunch options like eggs benedict. The rooftop and outdoor settings add to the charm, with "fantastic cocktails" enhancing the experience. Ideal for casual gatherings, yet some service inconsistencies noted.
243 Reviews
  1. Brittany

    Columbus1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We've been looking forward to coming here for several months now and drove all the way from Adams County, Ohio for a date night. The restaurant was beautiful and the food was pretty good. The service was terrible!!! The hostess and the waitress had terrible attitudes, were not friendly, and didn't even try to welcome us or explain the menu. Their poor customer service brought down the whole experience :( The only friendly people we encountered were the staff members that brought our food directly from the kitchen! We wished they could've been our servers.

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  2. Amy VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere was excellent and the food was so good. Service was great too! Definitely will go back

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  3. Kendra

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The roof top bar is lovely! The drinks were superb! The Woodburn was my fav , Hugo + Rouge was also enjoyed. Our favorite appetizer was the pretzel sticks! We all loved our entrees (fish and chips, happy pig and cajun chicken alfredo) Our server, Chris was fantastic! We will be back!

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  4. Renee

    Cincinnati / Dayton6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our brunch experience at this restaurant. A great menu with some special options available. The ambiance was comfortable and welcoming. The service was very good and everything came out as expected. It was such a relaxing and enjoyable experience with remarkable food. And, if you are a fan of pimento cheese, I highly recommend trying anything with the house made pimento.

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  5. Jen

    Cincinnati / Dayton3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting, the food, the service~all excellent. Best poured Gin & Tonic I’ve had in a restaurant in a long time.

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  6. Dawn

    Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed the neighborhood feel of this restaurant. There were families with infants and we ran into someone we know. The food has been very good both times we’ve gone. And, the prices are reasonable. Also love that the windows open so you have a feeling of the neighborhood.

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  7. David

    Central Kentucky1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a very good experience. We wanted to sit outside but there was heavy rain coming through right as we were seated. The staff was quick and efficient in moving our crew inside and adjusting on the fly. This is an elevated casual experience. Great for a date or hanging with friends. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was fun and delicious. I was impressed with the portions, not overbearing but a good amount of food for a fair price. Would love to go again when the weather is nice.

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  8. Eddie VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Rooftop is a GREAT summer vibe - cocktails were very good and reasonably priced. The atmosphere is fun and made for groups. Pretzel appetizer was so yummy, the rest of the food was ok. The menu is a little heavy for summer - and it’s hard to get a handle the style of the food.

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  9. Caty VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and good service! Loved sitting on the rooftop.

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  10. Robert VIP

    Cincinnati / Dayton8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were there for an early dinner so it wasn’t crowded and quiet because of that service was great. Food was delicious and everything was priced right. We will be coming back.

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FAQs

Rusk Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 221-7875.

Rusk Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 243 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
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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2724 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Woodburn & Clayton
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–12:30 am Fri 11:00 am–1:00 am Sat 9:30 am–1:00 am Sun 9:30 am–12:30 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef David Austin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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