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The Precinct, Cincinnati, OH

The Precinct

4.8
4.8
9180 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • 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.

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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
    (513) 321-5454
  • Website
    http://www.jeffruby.com/
  • 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
  • Location
    311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226
  • 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

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Menu

Raw Bar*

  • Colossal Shrimp Cocktail$24.00

    3 Tiger Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Fresh Lemon

    • Red King Crab$0.00

      • MKT$0.00

    • Cheseapeake Oysters$3.75

      • East & West Coast Oysters$4.50

        Chef's Selections Flown in Daily

        Appetizers

        • Crab Cake$26.00

          Remoulade

          • Lobster Gnocchi$32.00

            English Peas, Scallion Cream, Crispy Speck

            • Blue Crab Bisque$19.00

              Sherry Wine, Fresh Chive

              • Clams Casino$22.00

                Garlic Butter, Nueske's Bacon, Toasted Breadcrumbs

                • Saffron Arancini$15.00

                  Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce

                  • Pork Belly Skewers$18.00

                    Sweet Soy BBQ, Daikon Slaw

                    Salads

                    • Freddie$15.00

                      Roma Tomatoes, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

                      • The Wedge$15.00

                        Braised Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Fresh Dill, Buttermilk Blue Cheese

                        • Classic Caesar$15.00

                          Parmigiano-Reggiano, Challah Croutons

                          • Greek$15.00

                            Roma Tomatoes, Feta, Kalamata Olives, Red Onion, Greek Dressing

                            • Burrata$16.00

                              Roothouse Farm Greens, Strawberry, Roasted Beets, Basil, Spiced Pecans, Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette

                              Cattle Selected, Raised, Aged & Cut Exclusively for Jeff Ruby Steakhouses

                              All entrées are served with your choice of Freddie or Greek Salad and Baked or Garlic Mashed Potatoes. A la carte salad may be substituted for an additional $6.00.

                                Jeff Ruby U.S.D.A. Prime Steaks

                                • Steak Burrow$85.00

                                  14 oz Blackened New York Strip, Creole Crawfish Sauce

                                  • New York Strip$72.00

                                    14 oz Center-Cut

                                    • Cowboy Steak$95.00

                                      22 oz 55-Day Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye

                                      • Boneless Ribeye$79.00

                                        16 oz Delmonico

                                        • Bone-In Hatchet$145.00

                                          30 oz 85-Day Dry-Aged Ribeye

                                          Wagyu Beef

                                          A Selection of The Rarest In The World

                                          • Japanese A5 Filet Mignon$168.00

                                            6 oz

                                            • The Esiason$96.00

                                              8 oz Australian Wagyu Ribeye Filet

                                              Jeff Ruby Premium Handcrafted Filet Mignon

                                              • Barrel-Cut Filet Mignon$85.00

                                                12 oz Cut From the Thickest Part of the Tenderloin

                                                • Petite Filet Mignon$62.00

                                                  8 oz Center-Cut

                                                  • Steak & Lobster$118.00

                                                    12 oz Cold Water Lobster Tail & 8 oz Filet Mignon

                                                    • Herb Crusted Filet$69.00

                                                      White Truffle Bordelaise, Herbs

                                                      To Crown Your Steak

                                                      $5 Each

                                                      • Bourbon Peppercorn Sauce

                                                        • Melted Point Reyes Blue Cheese

                                                          • Mushrooms & Onions

                                                            • Béarnaise Sauce

                                                              • Horseradish Cream

                                                                • Roasted Garlic Butter

                                                                  • Chili Rub

                                                                    • Collinsworth Topping$21.00

                                                                      Red King Crab, Asparagus, Bordelaise & Béarnaise

                                                                      • Burrow$13.00

                                                                        Creole Crawfish Sauce

                                                                        Classics

                                                                        • The Ocho Cinco$85.00

                                                                          6 oz Filet, Creole Crawfish Sauce, 6 oz Lobster Tail

                                                                          • Steak Collinsworth$82.00

                                                                            8 oz Filet, King Crab, Asparagus, Bordelaise, Béarnaise

                                                                            Entrees

                                                                            • Faroe Islands Salmon$39.00

                                                                              Red Pepper Romesco, Spring Onions, Charred Carrots, Fresh Cilantro

                                                                              • Blackened Scallops$49.00

                                                                                Gouda Grits, Crispy Prosciutto, Sun-Dried Tomato Jus

                                                                                • Miso Glazed Cod$49.00

                                                                                  Seasonal Mushroom, Cauliflower Cream

                                                                                  • Cold Water Lobster Tail$0.00

                                                                                    12 oz, Baked with Lemon-Herb Butter

                                                                                    • MKT$0.00

                                                                                  • Roasted Chicken Breast$33.00

                                                                                    Parmesan Risotto, Chicken Jus, Truffle

                                                                                    • Bone In Pork Chop$53.00

                                                                                      Creamed Leeks, Red Wine Bordelaise

                                                                                      • Steakhouse Burger$22.00

                                                                                        4 oz Avril-Bleh Patties, Herb Aioli, Caramelized Onions, Pickle, American Cheese

                                                                                        Sides

                                                                                        • Jeff Ruby's Baked Macaroni & Cheese$16.00

                                                                                          6 Imported Cheeses

                                                                                          • Boardwalk Fries$9.00

                                                                                            Malt Vinegar Aioli

                                                                                            • Truffle Creamed Corn$14.00

                                                                                              • Grilled Asparagus$14.00

                                                                                                Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

                                                                                                • Sautéed Mushrooms$14.00

                                                                                                  Herb Sherry Butter

                                                                                                  • Fried Brussels$14.00

                                                                                                    Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

                                                                                                    • Classic Creamed Spinach$14.00

                                                                                                      Last updated: December 7, 2023

                                                                                                      What 9,180 people are saying

                                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                      4.8
                                                                                                      4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                      • 4.8Food
                                                                                                      • 4.9Service
                                                                                                      • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                                      • 4.5Value

                                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                                      • Cincinnati / Dayton

                                                                                                        Steak

                                                                                                      • Cincinnati / Dayton

                                                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                                                      • Cincinnati

                                                                                                        Best Ambiance

                                                                                                      • Cincinnati

                                                                                                        Steak

                                                                                                      • Cincinnati

                                                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                      The Precinct offers an exceptional dining experience with "phenomenal service" and "impeccable food quality." Guests consistently praise the "romantic ambiance" and "intimate setting," making it perfect for special occasions. Known for its "best steaks in Cincinnati," The Precinct also impresses with attentive staff like Annie, Alec, and Shasta, ensuring memorable visits.

                                                                                                      9,179 Reviews

                                                                                                      1. Melissa

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Excellent experience as usual! The food was delicious and our server was Exceptional!!

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                                                                                                      2. David

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        8 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        8 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Our best visit ever!! Food & Service outstanding!!!

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                                                                                                      3. Alexis

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Grant was amazing! Made our night! Alec was knowledgeable and was a great waiter but Grant truly shined! Grateful to celebrate our special moments with the precinct. Thank you for the amazing memories!

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                                                                                                      4. George

                                                                                                        Louisville

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Food, service and ambience wonderful. A little on the noisy side.

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                                                                                                      5. Carla

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                        The waitress was extremely pushy (my family all thought) and we did not get my brother sang to for his birthday which is why we were there, he missed his dessert then too and we asked for a new box for our steak we didn’t get. But they sure were in it with pushing alcoholic beverages! Ambiance was amazing, staff okay, food was nice but not worth the pricing. Bread was really dried out. Salads were great.

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                                                                                                      6. Kelly

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        My wife and I dined here for the first time ever. We went in with big expectations due to the reviews and national acclaim. We were absolutely not disappointed. The food was incredibly delicious, with levels of rich flavor. Steak was perfectly cooked and the additional add on Mac and Cheese was exceptional. If you're going to the Precinct, you have to get a steak and they do NOT disappoint. Alec and Lizzie attended to us and did an exceptional job. They both were warm, quick and inviting. This was my birthday and Alec made us feel seen and appreciated in a way I don't feel any restaurant ever has. Anytime our glass of water would get remotely low, Lizzie was there to fill. Both of them provided incredible service, each with a glowing smile on their face and made the entire experience feel just that - an experience. I went in with mild anxiety that it wouldn't be up to the lofty standards I had built it to be, but The Precinct blew that away.

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                                                                                                      7. Joel

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Great food. Great service. Good place for any occasion. Staff was extremely courteous and helpful with questions.

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                                                                                                      8. Rayquel

                                                                                                        VIP

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        My husband and I have visited several of the Jeff Ruby restaurants, but this was our first visit to the Precinct. I have to say that I am so mad that we waited so long. The food was delicious and the service was phenomenal!! Alec and Lizzy were absolutely amazing and made a great team. They made our first experience so great that we are definitely planning to return. Both Alec and Lizzy deserve a bonus for the immaculate service that they provide.

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                                                                                                      9. Susan

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        12 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        It was great! Our sever was wonderful and very attentive. Food was fantastic. We loved every minute

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                                                                                                      10. Jim

                                                                                                        Cincinnati

                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                        Outstanding service, attention to detail and amazing food!

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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 4.8 stars by 9180 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                                      7:00 PM

                                                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                      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
                                                                                                      • Website
                                                                                                        http://www.jeffruby.com/
                                                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                                                        (513) 321-5454
                                                                                                      • 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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