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Butcher and Barrel - Steakhouse in Cincinnati, Ohio

Butcher and Barrel

4.4 (998 reviews)

700 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Argentinian restaurant
Steak house

About Butcher and Barrel - steak house in Cincinnati, Ohio

South American–style steakhouse serving craft cocktails in industrial, rustic-chic surrounds.

Customer Review Summary

Butcher and Barrel is highly praised for its excellent food and classy yet inviting atmosphere. The service is consistently described as top-notch, with attentive and friendly staff who enhance the dining experience. Many reviewers recommend the deviled eggs, which stand out as a highlight. Diners enjoyed a variety of dishes, including unique appetizers like tuna tartare and lobster bruschetta, with the steaks receiving mixed reviews regarding saltiness. The Parrillada Experience is recommended for those wanting to sample multiple meats. Desserts, particularly the tiramisu and crème brûlée, are noted for their exceptional flavor. Overall, the restaurant is seen as a worthwhile splurge, especially for special occasions.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Private dining room
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • High chairs

Parking

  • Paid parking garage
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Valet parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
649
4
181
3
85
2
35
1
48
Based on 998 reviews

Rob Freeman

4 months ago

Excellent choice for any occasion. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was very classy but without all the stuffiness of other similar steak houses. The staff were all very accommodating and really made you feel like you were in great company. I would definitely recommend "Dinner for 2".

Christopher Beets

2 months ago

This place was awesome. The service was top-notch from being sat down quickly and being greeted with a smile. The atmosphere was a perfect rustic vibe. The food options were unique and didn't disappoint, but they didn't blow me away except for the deviled eggs. The deviled eggs were amazing. We ordered the deviled eggs and bruschetta as appetizers. For our main entree, we ordered the 30-day dry aged ribeye, Australian Waygu ribeye, and a New York Strip. We ordered Fries, Mac and Cheese, Asperges, Gnocchi, and Brussel sprouts. Overall the food was really good. The steaks were over salted for our liking. They also put cheese on Asperges, which was new for us and truly wasn't our cup of tea. Along with the balsamic vinegar dressing that was on the Brussel sprouts. To finish the night off, we shared a tirimisu. Which wasn't made like the traditional ones we had. It had a really good flavor and an almost Gelato texture. The alcohol added was a large part of the flavor and was well balanced.

James Conforti

1 month ago

Very nice restaurant! The service was amazing. Crystal was very attentive and extremely friendly. We did the Parrillada Experience and it was delicious. All the meats were perfectly cooked to our liking. We would definitely go back. It is slightly expensive but is a good value and money well spent.

Amanda Huster

6 months ago

THIS PLACE! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ We had one of be best dinners of our lives last night. I asked on Facebook where I should take Lauren to celebrate her kicking butt in everything and @jamesmkarlson recommended @butcherandbarrel. So we booked a reservation and OMG. They made it such a special experience for Lauren. Jennifer (adore her) started out seating us with a note congratulating her, a little bracelet, and non alcoholic champagne😍 she was ecstatic. Like, come on, how freaking adorable is that! Now the food….we went HAM. *Tuna tartare with fried avocado, hearts of Palms, jalapeño crema, and rice crisps. Lauren ate it all! I had one bite. *truffled deviled eggs. Lauren doesn’t even like deviled eggs. These were for me. She said it was one of her favorite things. *Lobster bruschetta. Rich, buttery, and fresh. My favorite appetizer. Then the main 🎤 drop. Australian A5 Wagyu cooked to mother freaking perfection. I died. Then they surprised us with a dessert trio. * hazelnut fig jam crème brûlée. Crème brûlée is our favorite dessert of all time and this was one of the best ones. I asked him if he got the recipe from Jimmy Gibson before he passed away because it tasted just like Jimmy Gs. And if you’re in Cincy, you know what I’m talking about. * tiramisu. We were stuck, but we somehow managed to get this down also. Toffee and chocolate mousse and everything you want it to be. * Cream puff with a lemon sauce and berries. It was the perfect ending to such a phenomenal meal. It was light, but it was good and thank God we walked a mile and a half to from the red stadium because we were beyond full. I 💯 recommend! The food was outstanding. I love little tapas plates for the price and selection. I’ve never really had much Argentinian food, but this was next level. I can’t wait to go back.

Taylor Eitel

1 month ago

Came in with my husband for our anniversary - all dressed up formally just to make the night special, and the waitress accomodated us perfectly for the most special night. She was attentive and made great suggestions and even got us a little special dessert for us to celebrate. It was the most magical evening and I will absolutely be going again. The food? To die for.

Joshua Westendorf

1 month ago

Food and service were great. Kyle and Mark working the bar were all stars, they were on top of everything and made a good team. We got the Parrillada Experience for Two and it was well worth the money - a ton of food (we both ate until stuffed and had leftovers for both of us to have another meal) and a great way to try a little bit of everything.

Fernando Food Experience

4 months ago

Great option for a steakhouse in the heart of downtown. The deviled eggs looked great & the tuna tartar had fried avocado (a great twist on the dish). The steak was excellent and pricing was not bad for a 14oz ribeye. I would definitely return & try some more options.

Vanessa Rogers

3 months ago

Had our anniversary dinner and it was great! All the staff were super friendly and very generous. Filet mignon was perfection!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 4–11 PM
Monday Closed
Saturday 4–11 PM
Sunday 4–10 PM
Thursday 4–10 PM
Tuesday 4–10 PM
Wednesday 4–10 PM

Price Range

$50–100