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The Precinct, Cincinnati, OH

The Precinct

4.9
4.9
7356 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
For Jeff Ruby, this is the steakhouse that started it all. In 1981, The Precinct was born in the former Cincinnati Police Patrol House Number 6. This turn-of-the-century, Romanesque-style structure would hold what is now the longest, continuously running white-tablecloth restaurant in the city.
Recently named one of America's Top 10 Steakhouses by USA Today and Gayot.com, The Precinct is frequently recognized as having Cincinnati’s best steaks, seafood, and service. This consistent, high level of quality and overall guest experience over 4 decades has endeared Precinct to celebrities, business people, families, and loyal diners alike.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 110 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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  • Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Seafood

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (513) 321-5454

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Eric Munchel

  • Catering

    Please contact us at 513-321-5454 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.

  • Private party facilities

    Flawless attention to detail is the hallmark of events at The Precinct. Whether hosting a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends, we can comfortably accommodate up to 85 of your guests in 3 rooms each exuding its own unique character. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com

  • Neighborhood

    Hyde Park

  • Cross street

    Columbia Parkway

  • Parking details

    Valet parking - $5

  • Public transit

    There is a public transit stop across the street from the front entrance.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 7,356 people are saying

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4.9
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  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. DavidM

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server David was amazing. He was very personable, was on top of everything, and made our night!
  2. MitchelB

    Nashville

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were celebrating my mother's birthday and had a fantastic meal. Our waiter, Paul, was spot on with everything. The food was superb and the restaurant is gorgeous. Well worth the price.
  3. KCEB

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was on point and the food was incredible as usual. Very friendly staff who go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed! Highly recommended, whether it's a date night, family dinner, or special event!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated my partner’s birthday at the Precinct last night. It was a phenomenal dining experience. Fantastic service, outstanding food. This restaurant will be a regular for very special occasions. It is very expensive, but worth the price for the overall experience.
  5. Anita

    Cincinnati

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and great service! We enjoyed a delicious birthday dessert.
  6. MichelleC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was beautiful. The food was outstanding, and Grant and Shasta took excellent care of us. We couldn't be happier with the experience.
  7. abloomer

    Cincinnati

    90 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The Precinct is always a favorite dine for us. We particularly like that salad and sides are included at the Precinct which means more value for your dollar.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was amazing, get yourself a eye of the tiger
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best. Ruby is the gold standard in the country.
  10. JenNH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Food was subpar for what it cost. However, Paul our server was personable, friendly, engaged and pleasant without being obtrusive. It was an event and fine overall but my steak (filet petite) was salty and the creamed corn was just canned corn. We expected more of a Jeff Ruby restaurant. Husbands (the burrow) was delicious. Overall for the money it was not was we expected.
  11. Littledragonqueen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    It was my first time here, but I've been to the one down town. I ordered the 16 Oz filet, got it herb crusted. Chose the loaded baked potato and the Greek salad. The salad was to be blunt very sparse and not really worth what I see they charge for it separately. The steak was very tasty and the herb crust definitely elevated the flavor. I chose to take my food home after trying some of the steak and to my dismay I got home to just a steak and a plain potato. They didn't include any of my toppings for my potato, nor did they bad up the bread and butter I couldn't finish. Was really disappointing considering I paid $130 for my meal just about. I gave them a good rating for the steak and the majority of the service.
  12. MMMM

    Cincinnati

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Expensive but worth it. Bar area is loud. But it’s a great experience.
  13. Kimberly

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I absolutely loved our first experience at The Precinct. It is elegant and quiet, and could hear the person next to me! I absolutely loved that they timed everything perfectly and wouldn’t bring out your next course until you were done with the previous one. I would love to go back!
  14. AdamsJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Precinct was a nice experience being our very first visit there. The food was exceptional, the waiting staff was also exceptional. Everything was very clean from the dining room to the restrooms. Our table location did seem to have a bit of noise from employee’s, I could not figure out what was happening and also a cool draft I assume was from a door being opened and closed kept occurring
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely loved! Great recommendations from server. 10/10 meal!
  16. SeanD

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pricier than I thought, but was well worth it.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought a co-worker from Germany to dinner, said it was the best steak he had ever had! Very impressed!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    David was amazing from start to finish, he made my mother’s birthday extra special! Thank you!
  19. ChrisH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    We were placed in a room with 2 tables that were seated with at least 5 people per. As one table was practicing their dining out etiquette the other one was very loud and rambunctious to say the least. So, my wife and I had a hard time enjoying our first ever trip to the Precinct.
  20. CindyS

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Food was absolute perfection from oyster appetizers to steak and lobster dinner. Surprised salad, potato and asparagus came with the meal usually it’s all ala carte so that was a nice surprise. Desserts were amazing! Can’t go wrong with and Jeff Ruby restaurant.
  21. KDch

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent! We were there for the march special which was lobster tail and filet mignon along with asparagus and mashed potatoes. It did not disappoint.
  22. thegrapegatsby

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They were very accommodating and able to get me an earlier reservation. The service was great as always and the filet and lobster tail were perfect. Highly recommend
  23. TerryB

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening at The Precinct to celebrate my son's birthday. Great service, great food, great company. Love The Precinct by Jeff Ruby. Consistently outstanding.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful as always. Best steakhouse in the country.
  25. LauraS

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    My steak and my business partner's steak was overcooked. We both asked for medium and it was well done. No pink inside. I've been many times in the past and this hasn't occurred to me in the past.
  26. SusanM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Service was awesome. Food was just ok. Steak Burrow was fatty. Mushrooms were chewy. The crab meat on the Collinsworth was chewy. Definitely not worth our $275 check. We won’t be going back.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience as always. Food was perfect. I try to get reservations every time I am in a Cincy.
  28. TheresaC

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great good, atmosphere and our waitress was superb!
  29. MeganB

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Coke was a great server. Food and service were amazing!
  30. NancyR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Brandon and Joe, our servers, were outstanding! It was the first visit for all of us. It was very nice for a special occasion.
  31. RobinK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went there to celebrate special birthdays and the staff were wonderful, food was great and son said it'll be hard to top. They went above and beyond.
  32. HeatherM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The music was a little too loud but other than that, everything was exceptional.
  33. RickK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding and cooked perfectly Staff was very knowledgeable and service was first class !!! My first time there and will definitely be back
  34. JeffG

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything you would expect from a Jeff Ruby restaurant. Steaks were perfectly prepared, Drinks were top notch, and The waitstaff were all very professional and outgoing.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner at The Precinct last night was wonderful
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Food wasn't great just ok. Service and ambiance was great. I expected better food for the price. Update: I was contacted by the manager and he completely handled the issue. Jeff Ruby's is dedicated to you having an excellent experience. I'm very happy with how they immediately contacted me. We will definitely be giving them another try.
  37. Mike

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at the Precinct and was everything we hoped for. Tucker was our waiter and he was fantastic. Food was outstanding and the service time was perfect - not too slow and not rushed. Oyster’s Rockefeller were the best we’ve had and the pork belly skewer appetizer was very good also. Steaks were cooked exactly as ordered and tasted great.
  38. patricel

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    Great food and service. But We were in the lounge bar area. For that kind of occasion and money, we would have preferred to be seated in the more formal area. Which is not offered in open table and we did not know. You need to precise it in the notes when you book online or call the restaurant.
  39. ToriH

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    The food was delicious but comes with a hefty price tag.
  40. KerryD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We enjoyed the service and romantic setting.The food was fresh and delicious.Only issue I had was that we were sitting right next to the door of the Jeff Ruby room and it was very loud every time the servers opened the door.There were kids screaming and the servers where in and out constantly.I wouldn’t pick to sit at the spot next time.But other than that, we had a great time.

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Precinct using the Order Online button. The Precinct also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 321-5454.

The Precinct is rated 4.9 stars by 7356 OpenTable diners.

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 110 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

  • Order online
Google Map for The Precinct

311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Columbia Parkway

  • Neighborhood

    Hyde Park

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steak, Seafood

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet parking - $5

  • Public transit

    There is a public transit stop across the street from the front entrance.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Eric Munchel

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (513) 321-5454

  • Catering

    Please contact us at 513-321-5454 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.

  • Private party facilities

    Flawless attention to detail is the hallmark of events at The Precinct. Whether hosting a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends, we can comfortably accommodate up to 85 of your guests in 3 rooms each exuding its own unique character. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com

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