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Rusk Kitchen + Bar, Cincinnati, OH

Rusk Kitchen + Bar

4.3
4.3
217 Reviews
$30 and under
American
2724 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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

What 217 people are saying

Rusk Kitchen + Bar 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rusk Kitchen + Bar offers a blend of delightful dining experiences with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The "gorgeous vibe" and "beautifully decorated" space create a welcoming atmosphere. Highlights include the "whipped ricotta appetizer" and diverse menu options. Ideal for casual dinners and celebrations, it's a neighborhood favorite with a "creative menu."
217 Reviews
  1. amy VIP

    Cincinnati104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rusk is a great option for brunch...the eggs benedict were great!

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  2. Lisa

    Cincinnati1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The appetizers were nothing special but the entrees and desserts were both delicious! Our waitress was not the most attentive but she was nice.

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  3. Deborah VIP

    Cincinnati26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect spot to catch a bite to eat and enjoy a cocktail while watching the final four

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  4. Nikol VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Servers were attentive but not annoying at all! Food was great, cocktails on point. I really love this place for a casual, catch up dinner with friends. Put it on your list if you have never been!

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  5. Max

    Cincinnati15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was excellent, food was meh. Chicken sandwich was pretty heavy on the fried breading. Asked for a side of gochujang sauce and they brought me an aioli. Asked if they could get me actual gochujang sauce and they said no problem, and then brought me a side of sweet thai chili sauce. Just weird.

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  6. Susan VIP

    Cincinnati10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The space is really nice inside. The food left something to be desired. And I felt the service was really slow considering it wasn’t that busy. I’d probably try it again, but not for brunch.
    Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded on March 24, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed our space, but we’re sorry to hear that the food and service didn’t meet your expectations. Providing great food and attentive service is our priority, and we take feedback like this seriously. We addressed service concerns from that day to ensure a better experience moving forward. We truly appreciate your willingness to give us another try and hope to exceed your expectations next time!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great time going to Rusk to celebrate a birthday with friends. The wait staff was nice and easy to talk to and there wasn’t a lot of waiting in between orders. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and I’m ready to try the entire menu!!

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  8. Gretchen

    Cincinnati1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It’s a gorgeous building and the restaurant is neat looking on the inside. I think that’s the draw, but the menu wasn’t”t much to rave about. We all like our meal just okay. For the price, we expected more. I did like my Mule drink. Our server was nice. Our reservation was at 6:00 but we didn’t really need one. It was pretty empty.

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  9. Professor

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place. It’s in my neighborhood. I can walk to it or drive.

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  10. CarolineM

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and excellent service! Great happy hour deals as well which is always a bonus!!

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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 4.3 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

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

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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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