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The Precinct, Cincinnati, OH

The Precinct

4.9 (9534)
$50 and over
Steak
311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:30 PM
Booked 134 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Romantic
For Jeff Ruby, this is the steakhouse that started it all. In 1981, The Precinct was born in the former Cincinnati Police Patrol House Number 6. This turn-of-the-century, Romanesque-style structure would hold what is now the longest, continuously running fine dining restaurant in the city.
Recently named one of America's Top 10 Steakhouses by USA Today and Gayot.com, The Precinct is frequently recognized as having Cincinnati’s best steaks, seafood, and service. This consistent, high level of quality and overall guest experience over 4 decades has endeared Precinct to celebrities, business people, families, and loyal diners alike. The Precinct also offers a quaint outdoor patio area where guests may dine.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Donny Hatton
  • Catering
    Please contact us at 513-321-5454 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.
  • Private party facilities
    Flawless attention to detail is the hallmark of events at The Precinct. Whether hosting a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends, we can comfortably accommodate up to 85 of your guests in 3 rooms each exuding its own unique character. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Cross street
    Columbia Parkway
  • Parking details
    Valet parking - $5
  • Public transit
    There is a public transit stop across the street from the front entrance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 9,534 people are saying

The Precinct 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Steak

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Best Service

  • Cincinnati

    Steak

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Precinct offers an extraordinary dining experience with its "great food, excellent service," and "amazing atmosphere." Renowned for its perfectly cooked steaks and lobster, it consistently delights patrons. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Alec and Zoe, ensure a memorable visit. Ideal for special occasions, this restaurant is a true gem.
9,534 Reviews
  1. David

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food Great service A fantastic dining experience

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  2. Sam

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly authentic experience. A curated experience from top to bottom from the front door to the cocktails. I’m imagine this place is what dinning 50 years ago at a classic steak house would feel like. Top quality food, personal waiters, and an unforgettable experience. And escape from our modern exchange driven world. Jeff Ruby’s is a modern renaissance of dinning experiences.

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  3. John VIP

    Cincinnati81 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I were joined by two other couples for a dinner out at the Precinct. We all go there frequently. As usual our experience was outstanding. We were taken care of by Grant and Matt who provided excellent service the whole time. Cocktails were served very rapidly. Our meals were superb, as always, and well paced. One of our steaks was slightly overdone. Matt very quickly made things right with no significant disruption to the flow of the evening. We found a very good and fairly priced steak wine in their large wine list.

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  4. Sue

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable., Atmosphere was cozy, steak melted in my mouth,. The evening was perfect!

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  5. Jay

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at The Precinct is always exceptional. The food is always exceptional.

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  6. Angie

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Mother’s Day dessert and drinks. Everything was top notch as always. Will definitely keep returning.

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  7. Maria

    Cincinnati11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been before and the food is always great. We had a phenomenal waiter which made our experience so much fun!

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  8. Jennifer

    Indiana4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner experience. The food was Devine, great drinks and impeccable service !

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  9. Kim VIP

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar area , or a fan of high table, everything else was great

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  10. Mark VIP

    Cincinnati90 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had to send steaks back because rare not medium-rare. They took corn and potatoes back with them, but all returned barely warm.

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FAQs

The Precinct offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 321-5454.

The Precinct is rated 4.9 stars by 9534 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 134 times today
Google Map for The Precinct

311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Columbia Parkway
  • Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking - $5
  • Public transit
    There is a public transit stop across the street from the front entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Donny Hatton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact us at 513-321-5454 to speak with our Sales & Relationship Manager, Ashlee Heine.
  • Private party facilities
    Flawless attention to detail is the hallmark of events at The Precinct. Whether hosting a business meeting, rehearsal dinner, retirement party or an outing with family or friends, we can comfortably accommodate up to 85 of your guests in 3 rooms each exuding its own unique character. Contact ASHLEE HEINE: 513.979.0872 or ashlee.heine@jeffruby.com
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