BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4.3

1117 Reviews

$30 and under

Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Great for live music
Great for happy hour
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!

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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
(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 - 4:15 PM - 9:00 PM
HAPPIEST HOURS WEDNESDAY WITH HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT, $3 MARTINIS AND WINE WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE WINE BOTTLES.

Popular dishes

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 1,117 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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 offers an authentic taste of New Orleans with standout dishes like "excellent etouffee" and "delicious gumbo." The lively atmosphere often features live music, enhancing the dining experience. Guests appreciate the "friendly staff" and generous portions, perfect for sharing. While service can be inconsistent, the "unique menu" and "fun cocktails" make it a must-visit for Creole cuisine lovers.

1,117 Reviews

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jamal
VIP
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant. Will recommend anyone to visit it
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Steve
Nashville
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very authentic New Orleans dining experience. Good size portions at good prices. Excellent service!
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John
Cincinnati
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Had a reservation for 8 people. Arrived early to have a happy hour $3 martini at the bar. Was told by the unfriendly Barmaid that there was no happy hour special even though the internet showed differently . Appealed to the manager and she agreed to honor the internet prices. When I received my bar bill, the martini was $11. The sullen Barmaid explained that the martini was indeed $3, but there was an up charge of $8 for the Vodka. This was well vodka, not premium vodka. We all immediately cancelled our reservation and went elsewhere. The sullen attitude of the barmaid and manager cost this restaurant 8 dinners, and does not bode well for their long term future.
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Justin
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome place, awesome music, awesome food and service. Real Louisiana feel.
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Christine
VIP
Cincinnati
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good food (with the exception of the chocolate crème brûlée, which was just weird.) The service was excellent. The value was pretty terrific. However, the music, although wonderful, was so loud that conversation was nearly impossible.
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Dianne
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our brunch was delicious and it was wonderful to hear a quartet playing in the next room. It was our friends first time in Brew River and they totally enjoyed it.
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Don
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an awesome experience with fantastic food flavors of my hometown of New Orleans. Staff is always so friendly. A must dine!
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Rob
VIP
Cincinnati
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Slow service all of the time. Great music. Food just ok
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Lisa
Cincinnati
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
For not being very busy, our service was not good. We sat in the bar area where apparently the bartender was our server. We waited almost 15 mins for her to take our drink order because she was busy making drinks for other servers. Then we ordered everything at once since we didn’t know when she’d come back. Our food arrived (app, salad and entrees) almost all at once after waiting for 50 mins. The alligator app was cold and very very small. Certainly not worth $17! While I had hoped to order dessert, we didn’t want to wait any longer and ended up leaving. Best part of our night (and the only good thing) was the live music. Those guys were very entertaining! Loved them!!
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Brooke
VIP
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great! Loved the music and the food was delicious
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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 4.3 stars by 1117 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

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 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!

Gumbo

Pasta Monica

Creole Jambalaya

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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