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Baru, Cincinnati, OH

Baru

4.5
4.5
336 Reviews
$31 to $50
Sushi
595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Hot spot
An elevated dining experience with an atmosphere to match.
Cincinnati’s prime spot for cocktails and sushi. Lit up in red and purple, Baru’s atmosphere submerges patrons into a nightlife experience awash in Tokyo aesthetics.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Izakaya, Japanese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (513) 246-0150
  • Website
    http://www.barusushi.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bob Grace
  • Location
    595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Cross street
    On the corner of Race & Sixth St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 336 people are saying

Baru 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Baru offers "fantastic food and drinks" with standout sushi and creative cocktails. The "cool atmosphere" adds to the experience, making it a favorite for date nights and special occasions. Though occasionally slow, service is often praised, especially servers like Alex and Jacob. The restaurant is known for its "five star sushi," making it a "must for sushi enthusiasts." Despite some issues with noise and service speed, the overall dining experience remains highly recommended for its quality and ambiance.

336 Reviews

  1. Brandon VIP

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was pretty good, but took over an hour to get our food. Ended up just getting to our show in time after having to scarf down our food. Not an ideal situation.

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  2. sam

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, cool atmosphere. Service slow, like many reviews, though server was cognizant of this and apologetic.

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  3. Carlos

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the restaurant week 3 course option but couldn’t even finish the first course before we had to leave for a show but they held the other 2 courses for us to eat after the show!! Great service, friendly staff and the food was delicious. Would recommend to anybody!

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  4. Guvenc

    Kansas City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails are awesome. Waygu was delicious. We went there during restaurant week so we got a good deal.

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  5. Traci VIP

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and drinks! Had the lobster shot, the edamame, the rainbow futomaki roll and the shabu gold roll. All excellent!

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  6. Jon

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food. It was not crowded but the noise level is off the charts because of the design. A huge negative.

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  7. Kristi

    Columbus11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner. The place is beautiful and the food is delicious. Thank you!

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  8. Nabeel

    Cincinnati156 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful space, delicious food, best Japanese whiskey collection in the city as well as sake by the glass.

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  9. Kate

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining here and it was fantastic! Alex was our server and he was fantastic. Would highlight recommend cocktails and dinner here. The atmosphere was soo cool and different than any restaurant in Cincinnati.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server, Alex, was great! Food was decent, drinks were decent.

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Baru is rated 4.5 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

Baru does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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  2. United States
  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
  4. Cincinnati
  5. Central Business District

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Baru

595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-2347

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On the corner of Race & Sixth St
  • Neighborhood
    Central Business District
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Izakaya, Japanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bob Grace
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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