BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4.4

1150 Reviews

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem

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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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
Website
http://brewrivercreolekitchen.com/
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.

Location
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226
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

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!
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.

Pickles$6.00
Whatever fell in the barrel! A bouquet of fresh vegetables pickled in-house!
Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese$9.00
Smoked Gouda, Cheddar, red roasted peppers, Sixteen Bricks sourdough crostinis
Chicken Liver Paté$10.00
Amish chicken livers, Brandy, onion preserves, Sixteen Bricks sourdough crostinis
Pork Rinds$6.00
Made to order with "Beer-B-Q sauce"
Hand-Cut Fries$6.00
Soaked in vinegar, house-made catsup, sea salt
Boudin Boulettes$9.00
A New Orleans classic with Creole mustard sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00
Cornmeal crusted green tomatoes, Remoulade, Feta

Oven to Table

Oysters Rockefeller$18.00
Spinach, bacon, Grana Padana, bread crumbs, Herbsaint
Creole Jambalaya$18.00
Chicken and Andouille sausage, tomatoes, okra, rice
Truffle Mac N' Cheese
White truffle-infused oil, Gruyere, Fontina, Parmesan
- Small$9.00
- Large$17.00
West Bank Mussels$13.00
Ginger, garlic, scallions, lime leaf, coconut milk broth, Sixteen Bricks baguette
Curried Beef Short Rib Poutine$10.00
Thai green curry beef short rib gravy & local cheese curds over hand-cut fries

Greens

Add Grilled Chicken for $4.50 or Sautéed Shrimp for $6.50

Brewriver Salad$9.00
Field greens, tomatoes, Blue Cheese, radish slivers, shallot confit, toasted almonds, balsamic vinaigrette
Seasonal Salad$10.00
Presented as a Special by your Server
Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine hearts, white anchovies, Parmesan cheese, house-made Parmesan crackers
Wedge Salad$9.00
House cured bacon, tomatoes, Blue Cheese crumbles, house-made Creamy Peppercorn dressing

Bowls

Gumbo$7.00
House-smoked chicken and sausage gumbo made with traditional dark roux
Soup du Jour$6.00
Always made from scratch!

Eats

Buttermilk Crispy Chicken$18.00
Crispy potatoes, local honey, house-made coleslaw
Fish & Chips$18.00
Batter made with local beer, fresh cod loin, house-made kimchi tartar sauce, hand-cut fries
Fish of the Day*
Presented as a daily Special by your Server
- Market
Steak Frites
Steak Cut of the Day, Cajun compound butter, hand-cut fries
- Market
Pasta Monica$22.00
Fresh pasta, shrimp, Creole cream sauce, basil, Parmesan; +Vegetarian Option - Add fresh vegetables instead of shrimp
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Grits$21.00
Sautéed shrimp, Weisenberger stone ground grits, Worcestershire-spiked butter sauce

Main

Sandwiches are served with choice of side: Hand-cut fries or house-made coleslaw. Gluten Free Bun available - Add $1.50. Burgers Served "Pink" or "No Pink" No Substitutions, deletions only please

Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Samich$14.00
Sweet-n-spicy pickled cabbage, American cheese, lemon aioli, Sixteen Bricks bun
Oyster Po'Boy$16.00
Cornmeal crust, pickled ginger, Sriracha aioli, iceberg, New Orleans French Bread
Shrimp Po'Boy$15.00
Batter made with local beer, creole remoulade sauce, green tomato chow chow, iceberg, New Orleans French Bread
The Natchez*$14.00
House-smoked hamburger, Blue Cheese, red onion straws, Sriracha aioli, Sixteen Bricks bun
Streetcar Burger*$14.00
American cheese, shredded iceberg, red onion, pickles, house-made kimchi tartar, Sixteen Bricks bun
Decatur Street Muffaletta$14.00
Salami, Mortadella, Ham, Provolone, house-made olive salad on local bread
Brewriver B.L.T.$14.00
House-cured and smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, herb aioli, Sixteens Bricks farmhouse bread
Black Bean & Chickpea Burger$14.00
Black beans, chickpeas, Shiitakes, cilantro, oats, tomato, lettuce, Baharat mayo, Ciabatta bun

What 1,150 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.1Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Hot spot
Cincinnati / Dayton
Lively
Cincinnati
Hot spot
Cincinnati
Lively

Review summary

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BrewRiver Creole Kitchen delights with its "authentic Creole flavors," lively atmosphere, and engaging live music. Patrons rave about dishes like Jambalaya and Pasta Monica, noting "delicious food" and "fantastic service." While some mention slower service during busy times, the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" enhance the overall experience.

1,150 Reviews

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Rose
Cincinnati8 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wanted to celebrate Mardi Gras. The music was great, our server worked hard. I had the fried oysters. There was just a lot of breading that masked the taste of the oysters. My companion had the shrimp and grits and while it is on the menu that is with barbecue sauce that is just a combination that is not as great as the original. I guess we should’ve just ordered burgers like we originally intended.
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JimB
Philadelphia2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great New Orleans feel and excellent entertainment & food selections. Prices are very reasonable for this specialty restaurant. It was a great Fat Tuesday experience
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Buster VIP
Cincinnati20 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific Fat Tuesday experience. We went early and had great service. Wonderful cocktails and a tasty burger.
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Kelly
Cincinnati6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
BrewRiver was outstanding as usual! I dined with a friend last Saturday evening & the ambiance was lively and our service was lovely. I ordered the chicken & sausage gumbo and the BBQ shrimp & grits. Both dishes were amazing. I usually take home leftovers but I gobbled up every bite. My friend ordered grilled shrimp with a wedge salad, and loved the bacon on her salad so much she asked for more. I urge everyone who loves delicious food inspired by NOLA to dine here. I've enjoyed every meal I've had here.
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Nancy
Cincinnati3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Very good service and good was Amazing!
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Bob VIP
Cincinnati13 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves last night at BrewRiver! The fried green tomatoes were legit, étoufée was delicious, and the fried catfish cooked to perfection. Loved the guitarist in the background too! Can’t wait to go back. Really good value for the money!
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Patrick
Cincinnati12 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I met another couple at BrewRiver for dinner Sunday night and it was wonderful. We had a leisurely dinner and everything from the cocktails, to starters and entrees were fantastic. Can't wait to return!
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Amy
Cincinnati2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our food and service were great! It was our first time and we will be back in the near future with friends. Our visit made us talk about planning our first family trip to NOLA. ❤️
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Jeff
Cincinnati3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I spent nearly 10 years living in Louisiana. Sometimes I get craving authentic Cajun cuisine. Doesn't get more authentic than this. Gumbo here is SO good. Key to great gumbo is the roux. You can tell the painstaking attention to detail has been adhered to. Love this place. Live music (on a Saturday night), friendly, impeccable service without hovering (thank you, Tina!), incredible food and drink, and an owner, Joby, who cares about her customers. Thanks for a wonderful evening, Brew River Creole Kitchen. In a town with many wonderful dining options, you'll be part of my regular dining places! Five of five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Greg
Cincinnati7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tonight we tried the Etouffee and the Catfish Po Boy. As always, the food was delicious and the service attentive but not intrusive. I would highly recommend this place.
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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 1150 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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://brewrivercreolekitchen.com/
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.

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BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Live New Orleans Music!

Happiest Hour!

Snacks

Pickles$6.00

Smoked Gouda Pimento Cheese$9.00

Chicken Liver Paté$10.00

Pork Rinds$6.00

Hand-Cut Fries$6.00

Boudin Boulettes$9.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Oven to Table

Oysters Rockefeller$18.00

Creole Jambalaya$18.00

Truffle Mac N' Cheese

West Bank Mussels$13.00

Curried Beef Short Rib Poutine$10.00

Greens

Brewriver Salad$9.00

Seasonal Salad$10.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Wedge Salad$9.00

Bowls

Gumbo$7.00

Soup du Jour$6.00

Eats

Buttermilk Crispy Chicken$18.00

Fish & Chips$18.00

Fish of the Day*

Steak Frites

Pasta Monica$22.00

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp & Grits$21.00

Main

Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Samich$14.00

Oyster Po'Boy$16.00

Shrimp Po'Boy$15.00

The Natchez*$14.00

Streetcar Burger*$14.00

Decatur Street Muffaletta$14.00

Brewriver B.L.T.$14.00

Black Bean & Chickpea Burger$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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