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The Precinct, Cincinnati, OH

The Precinct

4.9
4.9
9495 Reviews
$50 and over
Steak
311 Delta Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45226

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 120 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 9,495 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Steak

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Most Booked

  • Cincinnati

    Steak

  • Cincinnati

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Precinct offers an exceptional dining experience with "excellent service and great food." It's renowned as "one of the best steakhouses in the country" with diverse atmospheres from formal to casual settings. Patrons praise their "amazing" steaks and attentive staff. Ideal for celebrating special occasions, it consistently delivers "top notch" experiences.

9,495 Reviews
  1. Lexie

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible as always!! We were celebrating a momentous occasion tonight and they personalized the menu for us! It got me so choked up. The sweetest little surprise! Of course the food was incredible as always! Cannot wait to go back as soon as possible!

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  2. Shane VIP

    Columbus19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zoe was great, did an outstanding job. The Mgr Clint came by to check on the table and was very hospitable. Hanna was assisting the table and was great.

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  3. Tim

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a great experience phenomenal food as well as service!!!!

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  4. Nick VIP

    Naples12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and ambiance with awesome mocktails. Zoe took great care of us!

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  5. Linda

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Honestly, completely blown away by the service and quality of our meal. My steak was perfectly cooked, even velvet-y and melted in my mouth. Alec did an incredible job answering all of our questions and made sure our experience was exceptional. We moved to the Cincinnati area a few years ago from the Pacific Northwest, so I was pleased to see a large variety of Willamette Valley and Columbia Valley wines on the menu. We chose to go to The Precinct for a very special occasion, and I can say everything about our meal and experience was above and beyond. We will be back again, likely for another special occasion. Absolutely worth the money.

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  6. Joyce

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Started out that we were seated 20 minutes after our reservation was reserved. We waited 45 minutes to get our food, and when we did get it, it was lukewarm and the mashed potatoes were completely cold. If that wasn’t bad enough, when they did bring the food back, it was the same food that we sent — all they did was microwave it and bring the same meal back. I would expect from an upscale restaurant for them to completely make a new steak Because once you reheat it, it is too well done to your liking. It wasn’t like we had eaten much of the food because it was too cold to eat. Not a good experience.

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  7. Dan

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as always. Our server was awesome. Took twice as long as usual to get our food. Not sure why.

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  8. Penny

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent waitress!! Excellent food and service !! Forgot her name but she was excellent!!

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  9. Dot

    Cincinnati5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love bar seating. The first floor tables are too tight. Food is always excellent. Our filets were delicious!

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  10. Sherry VIP

    Cincinnati29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was wonderful fromt he greeting when we first arrived and thoughout our vist. Our server, Tucker, was very attentive and perosnable and ceebration very special. The food lived up the the Ruby reputation, as well. made our anniversary and new job

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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 9495 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Cincinnati / Dayton
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 120 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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