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The Butcher and Barrel, Cincinnati, OH

The Butcher and Barrel

4.7
4.7
1612 Reviews
$30 and under
Argentinean
700 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Butcher and Barrel prides itself on maintaining tradition while preparing each and every dish using the traditional culinary experience & recipes from Juan Imeroni's Argentine heritage to develop a menu that Cincinnati has never experienced before. The Latin American & Italian inspired cuisine is made with fresh, local & imported ingredients that are sure to make each bite better than the last! So come, experience what it's like to travel to another part of the world in your own city.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Argentinean, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Karlson
  • Catering
    Catering is available via Che
  • Private party facilities
    Butcher and Barrel boasts one of Cincinnati's most unique private dining/celebration areas!
  • Private party contact
    Jane Pennells, Hospitality Manager: (239) 336-4266
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross street
    Race
  • Parking details
    On street parking and several adjacent lots and garages.
  • Public transit
    Cincinnati Metro Bus
  • Entertainment
    The lounge area offers an exciting happy hour and live music as well as DJ's. Sophisticated comfort to enjoy a night out.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 1,612 people are saying

The Butcher and Barrel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher and Barrel offers a delightful dining experience, highlighted by "excellent food, drink, and service." Guests rave about the "best lobster ravioli" and "sensational short rib gnocchi." The atmosphere is "calm and inviting," ideal for a romantic night. Attentive servers like Jennifer and Crystal enhance the experience.
1,612 Reviews
  1. Teresa

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were greeted by the nicest hostess ever, then served the most delicious meal by the best server Crystal Metts. This was an all around fantastic experience. 1000% recommend.

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  2. Kristi

    Phoenix1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance in the restaurant was unique and memorable! We shared the Parrillada Experience and it was amazing! Every single dish on the tray tasted fantastic! I highly suggest the restaurant and that shared experience!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When i made the reservation, they asked if we were celebrating anything...Why, yes...yes we are...it's our 19 anniversary...we were running a little late, so thru the OpenTable app, I messaged them to say "we're running about 5 mins late!" and the response was so...human..."No problem. Thanks for letting us know...be careful with traffic"...when we got there, we were congratulated for our anniversary and ushered to a rear portion of the hotel...a little...a lot actually...quiter thwn the main dining area...the service was 5 Star, the food was incredible and the ambiance exactly what we'd envisioned. Our server was from our part of town and we had a short, but pleasant to share common issues with a complete stranger...we made a new friend, drank a bottle of wine and had what arguably was the most tender cut of filet, cooked at a perfect medium rare plus...as close to perfection as you can humanly get!

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  4. Kasha

    Cincinnati18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious! I sat at the bar as it was a busy night. I was greeted within five minutes of sitting at the bar, but there was a delay in my actually getting to place my order. But, once my drink and food came all was made well.

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  5. Scott

    Indiana7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated quickly and the hostess and our server were friendly. Since it was our first time dining here, our server went over the menu and highlighted our options. The food was fantastic. We had an appetizer and entrees. We also took some cheesecake to go. The meal was well paced and the ambience was fantastic.

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  6. melissa

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and atmosphere were both great! will definitely be back

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  7. Katie

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Jennifer was great. The food and drinks were amazing. Perfect spot to go to before seeing a show at The Aronoff.

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  8. Rebecca VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding! Our server and every single person we interacted with was so very kind and attentive. We did not have to ask for one single thing - water, silverware, a box, etc - our needs were extremely well anticipated. The empanadas and short rib gnocchi were yum. The ribeye and brussels were good but comprable to any other nice restaurant. Cocktails were delicious! The atmosphere was enough that there was a vibe and still an appropriate volume that allowed for conversation.

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  9. Alicia VIP

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress was MIA most of the the meal. Food was incredibly salty. Unable to eat. Manage was very very nice.

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  10. Angela VIP

    Cincinnati25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We participated in Restaurant Week. The short rib empanada and chorizo meatballs we great choices for the appetizer. We both had the chopped wedge which is great with the peppercorn ranch dressing. For our entrees, we had the filet au poivre and salmon. Both were great choices. This is one of our favorites when going to the Arnoff for a performance.

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FAQs

The Butcher and Barrel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 954-8974.

The Butcher and Barrel is rated 4.7 stars by 1612 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 36 times today
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700 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Race
  • Neighborhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Argentinean, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking and several adjacent lots and garages.
  • Public transit
    Cincinnati Metro Bus
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Karlson
  • Entertainment
    The lounge area offers an exciting happy hour and live music as well as DJ's. Sophisticated comfort to enjoy a night out.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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