20 Best Steakhouses in Cincinnati According to Yelp

4. Butcher and Barrel

700 Race St., Downtown
”I was pleasantly surprised by this place. I loved the atmosphere. It was just cool! Our server was so nice and helpful. We got the meat platter to share mainly because my husband wanted to try the blood sausage. It's good. The texture is different. I'm glad our server suggested a side order of bread. The gnocchi is very delicate and garlicky in a good way.” — Amanda G.
Photo: Facebook.com/butcherandbarrel

20. Carlo & Johnny

9769 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
”Seriously our favorite place for special occasions and awesome steaks. Jeff Ruby has set the bar so high, we can't go to other steakhouses without comparing the food and service. My husband took me to Carlo & Johnny for my birthday dinner. We split the Freddy salad and the crab cake for an appetizer. I had the awesome Steak Burrow. They even threw in a birthday treat, the butter pie is so good it's criminal. Another awesome meal with them! Never a bad time.” — Mara C.
Photo: Facebook.com/JeffRubysCarloAndJohnny

19. Metropole

609 Walnut St., Downtown
”Fantastic food- fantastic service. My mom has some dietary restrictions and not only did they change up a plate for her, but they charged her appropriately for what she got instead of charging her entree price. Interior is great for special occasion or just passing through. There menu changes so don't expect to get the same thing twice! You must capitalize when you see it." — Kathryn M.
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18. McCormick & Schmick’s

21 E. Fifth St., Downtown
”Stopped by for a weekday lunch and enjoyed a lump crab sandwich and a glass of wine. Very tasty and reasonably priced! Was hesitant from other reviews, but I'm glad I picked this place as the area doesn't offer too many options outside of pub food.” — Niki T.
Photo: Facebook.com/mccormickandschmicks

17. Morton’s The Steakhouse

441 Vine St., Downtown
”We drove down here from Indiana just to dine at this restaurant because it's my husband's favorite steakhouse I wanted to treat him right since it was our 1st actual father's day together every thing was just what I expected it to be I do think they down sized on the lobster mac and cheese but left the price the same which was $26 .” — Mrs Jackson M.
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16. Montgomery Inn Boathouse

925 Riverside Drive, Downtown
”This restaurant is a staple in Cincinnati. Overlooking the river, even at night time, the view is pretty. All of the things we order came really fast, and the waitress was Very good at spacing out our drinks, appetizer, and maincourse. The meat was cooked fantastically, will always return to Montgomery Inn for special events!” — Kali K.
Photo: Facebook.com/MontgomeryInnBoathouse

15. Embers

8170 Montgomery Road, Kenwood
”Food was excellent the service was even better!! The awesome service made the experience phenomenal. The Oreo stuffed doughnuts were a nice finishing touch for dessert as well. Basically a fried Oreo on steroids. Amazing.” — Dioncia B.
Photo: Provided by Embers

14. Salazar

1410 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine
”Salazar is one of Cincinnati's best restaurants. It is our go to when we have something special to celebrate (birthday, anniversary etc). We go for both dinner and brunch. Everything is amazing. This is also the first place we recommend if family is in town and they want fancier meal. What we love most about Salazar is its bold, unique dishes. Their flavor combinations are phenomenal and won't leave you disappointed.” — Stephanie N.
Photo: Facebook.com/SalazarCincinnati

13. Prime Cincinnati

580 Walnut St., Downtown
”Had the best date night here! So many great things to mention - our waitress, Abby, was fantastic. So sweet and prompt! The waiter helping to bus was really kind too, I didn't catch his name though. We started with the crab cake and it was soooo good. I got an 8oz filet with mushrooms and onions, and my husband got the NY strip! Steaks were cooked perfectly and were So. Damn. Good! We split the bacon bourbon Brussels and the Parmesan risotto. The risotto is pretty rich, so keep that in mind. Heated up great for leftovers though! There was great live music and we had a wonderful little date night. Felt safe and masks were worn by all the staff the entire time (and none underneath the nose lol). Thank you Prime!” — Amber C.
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12. Ruth's Chris

100 E. Freedom Way, Suite 160, The Banks
”This was our first visit. We were celebrating our son's college graduation. I had the filet, Oscar style. My son had a filet with a "side" of lobster Mac and cheese that was large enough to share. Everything was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection!” — Rae T.
Photo: Facebook.com/RuthsChrisSteakHouseCincinnati

11. Trotta’s Steak & Seafood

411 Sixth Ave., Dayton, Kentucky
”My husband and I ate here Saturday. What a very special great place. The food was great. The owner came over and the chef, greeted us, thanked us. The pianist and singer sang a tune for our anniversary.” — Patti B.
Photo via Facebook.com/Trottassteakandseafood

10. Moerlein Lager House

115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown
”Great view! Huge outdoor patios, so we got to eat at the restaurant outside! (We're still not eating indoors anywhere.) Outstanding Service!!! The staff here is amazing, really really amazing. This is the first time in a long time that I was impressed with how friendly and helpful everyone was! Whatever Moerlein Lager House is doing to have good staff, they should keep up! Huge menu, with vegan options, and lots of kids options! Food was pretty good. Location was great! We went to the park after dinner, played in the park and playground, walked along the bridge. It was a fantastic evening!” — Anne S.
Photo: Facebook.com/Moerleinlagerhouse

9. Blinkers Tavern

318 Greenup St., Covington
”First off this place is amazing. We chose to go here for date night while in town. We started off with the poutine and crabcakes that were both amazing. My husband and I both got the filet mignon, I chose to do mine with the mashed potatoes and he did his with asparagus we both chose to top our steaks with the cheese topping. Everything tasted so good and the steak was cooked well. Each steak comes with onion crisps things which is random but they were really good as well. Highly recommend this place if you're in the area!” — Jamie H.
Photo: Facebook.com/blinkerstavern1

8. Tony’s of Cincinnati

12110 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township
”I ordered the bone-in ribeye, which was phenomenal. The texture and flavor of the ribeye was sensational. The mash potatoes were equally exquisite and tastefully delicious. The ambiance was pretty chill and yet upscale. The servers and managers were very responsive and welcoming. Hands down, this is one of the best steaks I have ever had. The complimentary bread and sweet butter were also fantabulous." — Jude W.
Photo: Facebook.com/TonysOfCinci

7. Third and Main

223 Third St., Aurora, Indiana
"Incredible experience. Excellent Wagyu Selection. The knowledge from the staff was superb. Amazing drinks. Definitely would come back again and would recommend this to any steak lover.” — Salil S.
Photo: Facebook.com/3rdandMainFood

6. The Capital Grille

3821 Edwards Road, Norwood
”I would have never guessed this place was a Darden CHAIN?????? .... wowwww Im going to go ahead and say it, this place supersedes most steak faves of mine .... yes, including Ruby's.... each and every dish, including side dishes have their very own uniqueness!!!!..... Five stars all around, wish I visited this place sooner... Definitely will be one of my go to's ....... You guys might want to consider going solo... because you got the food to back it. Cant forget our server either. Very menu savvy and tentative to our needs !!! Will DEFINITELY be back!!” — Molly L.
Photo: Facebook.com/thecapitalgrille

5. The Lonely Pine Steakhouse

6085 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge
”Put some STEAK on it! Love this place, it offers a quality meal at a reasonable price. A mix between fancy and casual but the food is top notch. Great service and drinks. The chef is fantastic and certainly knows what they are doing! I will be back!” — Jakob B.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

3. Losanti

1401 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
”AMAZING! Went here for my boyfriend's birthday! I accidentally reserved for the day before so I didn't get the patio seating and we sat in the window. The ambiance was great and still surprisingly a bit romantic! We ordered the filet, southern chicken, and the truffle Mac and cheese. Hands down the best steak as well as Mac! Drinks are strong and service was great!!! We will be coming back!” — Rogeyy E.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

2. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse

700 Walnut St., Downtown
”Glad to have Jeff Ruby's in Cincinnati. Finally was able to try it out for myself after many recommendations and it did not disappoint. Had the porterhouse and it was one of the best steaks I have ever had. Can't forget about the warm bread and butter...hmmm” — Jose C.
Photo: Facebook.com/JeffRubysSteakhouse

1. The Precinct

311 Delta Ave., Columbia Tusculum
”All of Jeff Ruby's restaurants set the bar high - very high. Our experience at The Precinct reinforced that. Stellar seems almost disrespectful when describing the food. Our group of 6 had a variety of steaks, chicken, and even some vegetarian choices. I had the New York Strip. It was cooked perfectly with added Peppercorn sauce. Soooo good. Brussel Sprouts we're unlike any I've ever had before with the right balance of spices and flavors added. Polishing off the night was a butter pie that has replaced cheesecake as my favorite dessert ever. Our server, Ryan, kept the train rolling all night very smoothly for us. Everyone seemed genuinely glad that we were there. Awesome time. Amazing food and service.” — Scott B.
Photo: Facebook.com/JeffRubysPrecinct