The Butcher and Barrel

4.6

1557 Reviews

$30 and under

Argentinean

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

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.

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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
(513) 954-8974
Website
https://thebutcherbarrel.com/?y_source=1_MjUzMzA4MTAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
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
Steven Campbell - Private Events Coordinator : (513) 954-8974

Location
700 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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

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Popular dishes

Empanada Trio$17.00
Braised Short Rib, Spinach & Mozzarella, Chicken Salsa Verde, with Green & Red Chimichurri
Grilled Sausage Platter$17.00
Argentine Chorizo and Farmhouse Sausage, Grilled Ciabatta, Hearts of Palm, Green and Red Chimichurri, Pepper Relish
Tuna Tartare$16.00
Crispy Avocado, Hearts of Palm, Jalapeño-Lime Crema, Jasmine Rice "Chicharrones
Tomato Bruschetta$14.00
Black Pepper Ricotta, Marinated Tomatoes and Onions, Arugula, Balsamic, Grilled Ciabatta
Fried Deviled Eggs$14.00
Parmesan Crusted, Truffle, Prosciutto, Chives
Provoleta - An Argentine Classic$15.00
Molten Provolone, Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes, Chimichurri, Grilled Ciabatta
Chorizo Meatballs$15.00
Romesco Sauce, Goat Cheese, Balsamic-Fig Jam, Basil, Grilled Ciabatta

Ensaladas

Burrata Caprese$16.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pickled Onion, Aged Balsamic, Basil, Grilled Ciabatta
Grilled Caesar$14.00
Aged Parmesan, Garlic Croutons
Chopped Wedge$14.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onion, Applewood Bacon, Hard-Cooked Egg, Maytag Blue Cheese *Peppercorn Ranch Available
Cacio E Pepe Salad$14.00
Prosciutto, Pine Nuts, Lemon Vinaigrette, Aged Parmesan, Cracked Black Pepper
Bread Service$6.00
Whipped Butter, Green Chimichurri

The Argentine Parrillada Experience

Experience for Two - $120

The Argentine Parrillada Experience for Two$120.00
NY Strip*, Filet Mignon*, Asado Skirt Steak, Chorizo and Argentine Sausages, Jumbo Shrimp* Two Caesar Salads and Choice of Two Sides

From the Grill

De la Parrilla Served with Roasted Peppers and Green Chimichurri

Filet Mignon Steaks
- 8oz U.S.D.A. Choice*$54.00
- 8oz Australian Wagyu*$89.00
New York Strip Steaks
- 14oz Center-Cut U.S.D.A. Choice*$54.00
- 12oz Australian Wagyu*$105.00
- 14oz 28-Day Dry Aged*$75.00
Ribeye Steaks
- 14oz U.S.D.A. Choice Delmonico*$54.00
- 14oz Australian Wagyu*$110.00
- 20oz Dry-Aged Bone-in*$85.00
Enhance Your Cut
Wild Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions 6 Maytag Blue Cheese Crust 5 The Butcher's Lobster "Oscar*" 15 Jumbo Asado Shrimp* 12 Red Chimichurri Butter 5 Red Wine Demi Glace 5 Bourbon Peppercorn Cream Sauce 6

House Specialties

Chicken Napoleon$35.00
Potato Gnocchi, Baby Spinach, Smoked Provolone, Caramelized Onions and Wild Mushrooms, Romesco, Toasted Breadcrumbs
"Butcher's" Milanesa$35.00
Breaded Chicken, Fresh Linguine, Provolone, Prosciutto, White Wine Chimi Butter, Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper
Ñoquis con Estofado (Short Rib with Gnocchi)$36.00
Braised Beef Short Rib, Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace, Truffled Cream Sauce, Aged Parmesan
Verlaso Salmon$38.00
Papas Bravas, Grilled Asparagus, Avocado Chimi
Lobster Ravioli$43.00
Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes, Asparagus, Lemon-Parmesan Butter, Toasted Bread Crumbs
Gaucho Burger$20.00
Wild Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions, Jalapeño-Lime Crema, Smoked Provolone, Brioche Bun, Butcher's Fries and Barrel Sauce
Butcher's Lomito*$23.00
Braised Short Rib, Applewood Bacon, Sunny Side Egg, Caramelized Onions, Tomato, Romaine, and Side of Chimi Mayo *Add Grilled Chorizo +$6

From the Chef

Composed Dinners

Filet Au Poivre$48.00
Three Filet Medallions* Bourbon Peppercorn Cream Sauce, Wilted Spinach, Papas Bravas
Land and Sea$48.00
Asada-Rubbed Skirt Steak,* Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Red Chimichurri Butter

Para Acompañar

Sides - Enough to Share

Bread Service$6.00
Whipped Butter, chimichurri
Papas Brava$10.00
Crispy Redskin Potatoes, Barrel Sauce
Butcher's Fries$10.00
Crispy french fries tossed in beef tallow, chives, Barrel Sauce on the side
House Mac$11.00
Three Cheese Fondue, Toasted Breadcrumbs
Roasted Brussels$12.00
Applewood Bacon, White Wine-Herb Butter, Balsamic, Truffle
Grilled Asparagus$12.00
Aged Parmesan, Lemon Vinaigrette
Hand-Rolled Potato Gnocchi$12.00
Truffled Cream Sauce, Spinach, Aged Parmesan
Roasted Mushrooms and Onions$12.00
Wild mushrooms, roasted garlic
Sauteed Spinach$12.00
Chili flake, Goat Cheese

What 1,557 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Butcher and Barrel offers an inviting dining experience with "excellent food and knowledgeable staff." Guests rave about the "delicious cocktails, appetizers, and entrees," with standout dishes like the "short rib gnocchi" and "fried deviled eggs." The service, often praised as "great" and "attentive," contributes to a memorable visit.

1,557 Reviews

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Nature
VIP
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and the food was phenomenal. Can’t wait to go back.
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Kelly
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a positive experience when we dine here! Food is terrific and service is excellent.
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Jacob
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always amazing, service is always great. Never disappointed.
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DORSEY
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was phenomenal. The Empanada Trio our appetizer was packed with flavor. We ordered The Argentine Parrillada Experience For Two. Definitely more than enough food for 2 people. Drinks were very good (and strong). We order the Black & Bull(Eit) and Argentine Old Fashioned. Atmosphere was amazing, set just right for our weekly date night. Our waiter suggested the bread pudding for dessert, which was by far the best bread pudding we have tasted in a long time. Thank you, butcher and barrel team for an amazing experience!
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite restaurants in Cincinnati, the short rib gnocchi is sensational
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Jeffrey
VIP
Cincinnati
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So impressed with both food and service. Thank you to server Jennifer, for making my birthday dinner so special. We were especially impressed with the cocktails, the fried deviled egg appetizer, the bread pudding, and of course the steaks. This place is a gem.
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Derrick
Cincinnati
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress Jennifer made the experience along with the exquisite food & flavors. This was our first time at the butcher and barrel. It was great. We even sent pictures of the food back to our foodie son and his wife which are great cooks themselves. We will come back and look forward to it.
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Barb
Cincinnati
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our service was amazing, and all the food beverages were spot on! The biggest draw back not able to have a low top table, seats seemed to slant forward. Also with the weather the interior door would prop open causing cold air to come straight to our area. While they would try to close door, next group of ppl coming in caused it to prop open again.
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Randy
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There were 3 of us. Two ordered salmon and one ordered short rib. The salmon was excellent. They both loved it. The short rib was good but I couldn’t finish the knochhi. I forgot I’m not a great lover of knochhi. Not the restaurants fault. The Brussels sprout side dish was also very good as was the bread. The bread pudding was very good though a bit small. The service was excellent. Attentive but not too much. Great experience overall. We will return.
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Leah
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Here’s a polished review you can use: Review for Butcher and Barrel - Cincinnati My friend and I had a fantastic experience at Butcher and Barrel! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The appetizers were absolutely delicious—we especially loved the deviled eggs and the empanada trio. The Caesar salad was amazing, packed with flavor and perfectly prepared. I had the salmon for dinner and it was amazing. We were extremely satisfied with both the food and service. The atmosphere was great, and the staff was welcoming and attentive. We’ll definitely be coming back again! Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for a great dining experience in Cincinnati.
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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 4.6 stars by 1557 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://thebutcherbarrel.com/?y_source=1_MjUzMzA4MTAtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=
Phone number
(513) 954-8974
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
Steven Campbell - Private Events Coordinator : (513) 954-8974

Featured in

100 Cincinnati / Dayton Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

The Butcher and Barrel

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

100 Cincinnati / Dayton Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Tomato Bruschetta

Ribeye Steaks

Lobster Ravioli

Appetizers

Empanada Trio$17.00

Grilled Sausage Platter$17.00

Tuna Tartare$16.00

Tomato Bruschetta$14.00

Fried Deviled Eggs$14.00

Provoleta - An Argentine Classic$15.00

Chorizo Meatballs$15.00

Ensaladas

Burrata Caprese$16.00

Grilled Caesar$14.00

Chopped Wedge$14.00

Cacio E Pepe Salad$14.00

Bread Service$6.00

The Argentine Parrillada Experience

The Argentine Parrillada Experience for Two$120.00

From the Grill

Filet Mignon Steaks

New York Strip Steaks

Ribeye Steaks

Enhance Your Cut

House Specialties

Chicken Napoleon$35.00

"Butcher's" Milanesa$35.00

Ñoquis con Estofado (Short Rib with Gnocchi)$36.00

Verlaso Salmon$38.00

Lobster Ravioli$43.00

Gaucho Burger$20.00

Butcher's Lomito*$23.00

From the Chef

Filet Au Poivre$48.00

Land and Sea$48.00

Para Acompañar

Bread Service$6.00

Papas Brava$10.00

Butcher's Fries$10.00

House Mac$11.00

Roasted Brussels$12.00

Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Hand-Rolled Potato Gnocchi$12.00

Roasted Mushrooms and Onions$12.00

Sauteed Spinach$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Butcher and Barrel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Butcher and Barrel restaurant rated?

Is The Butcher and Barrel currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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