Rusk Kitchen + Bar

Name: Rusk Kitchen + Bar
Address: 2724 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 45206
Telephone: (513) 221-7875
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

191 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

A full-service restaurant and bar offering eclectic American cuisine, beer, elevated house-made cocktails, and wine. Rusk is the perfect place to catch your favorite teams, brunch on the Sunday's, lunch with coworkers, wine and dine for date night, grab dinner with the family, and enjoy cocktails with your friends on the 2nd-floor rooftop patio. Our vision is to be a favorite neighborhood spot for everyone to gather.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–00:30 Fri 11:00–01:00 Sat 09:30–01:00 Sun 09:30–00:30
Phone number
(513) 221-7875
Website
http://www.ruskcincy.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef David Austin
Catering
Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
Private party facilities
Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details

Location
2724 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Area
Cincinnati
Cross Street
Woodburn & Clayton
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

gyro dipUS$15.00
mixture of ground lamb, garlic, neufchâtel cheese + yogurt, topped with a feta cucumber tomato relish, served with warm pita
whipped ricottaUS$13.00
whipped ricotta topped with blackberry chutney, hot honey, served with field greens + toasted pita V
jumbo wingsUS$16.00
wings with choice of hot cayenne, sweet bbq, thai chili served with crudité + blue cheese dressing gf
nashville hot chicken slidersUS$15.00
with chopped crunch lettuce + smoked blue cheese mayo
totchos for sharingUS$14.00
tots, chili, cheese, sour cream, fried onions
pretzel sticksUS$12.00
pretzels served with housemade pimento cheese + whole grain mustard
philly cheesesteak rollUS$14.00
chopped beef, peppers, onion, provolone wrapped + fried crisp, served with rusk sauce

soups + salads

chiliUS$8.00
bowl of housemade chili topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream + fried onions
chef's soup du jourUS$7.00
rusk saladUS$12.00
spring mix, feta, dried cranberries, maple roasted walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette v + gf
caesar saladUS$12.00
romaine hearts, garlic + herb croutons, parmesan, housemade caesar dressing
mediterranean saladUS$14.00
spring mix, roast eggplant, cucumber, artichoke hearts, red onion, feta, choice of dressing v + gf
beets + baconUS$15.00
spring mix, roasted beets, bacon, goat cheese, choice of dressing gf
autumn kaleUS$15.00
baby kale, shaved fennel, roast sweet potato, pickled onions, choice of dressing v + gf

sides

friesUS$5.00
loaded friesUS$9.00
topped with cheese, bacon + fried onions
totsUS$4.00
loaded totsUS$9.00
topped with cheese, bacon + fried onions
caesar side saladUS$7.00
side saladUS$6.00

handhelds

served with choice of fries or tots, or substitute with a side salad | 3 substitute burger with black bean burger (V) | 3 gf bun | 3

classic burgerUS$15.00
8 oz. burger, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, rusk sauce, brioche bun
black + blue burgerUS$17.00
blackened burger, smoked moody blue cheese spread, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
j. wayneUS$17.00
8 oz. burger, pulled pork, crispy onions, cactus bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun
animal farmUS$16.00
buttermilk fried chicken breast, bacon, pimento cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, brioche bun
down home midnighterUS$17.00
pulled pork, sliced ham, swiss cheese, pickles, carolina gold sauce, ciabatta hoagie bun
big baba sandwichUS$15.00
roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, lettuce, tomato, onion, garlic eggplant puree, ciabatta hoagie bun

entrées

cajun chicken alfredoUS$22.00
penne, blackened chicken, andouille sausage, spicy cajun alfredo sauce, parmesan
chocolate chile short ribUS$26.00
braised boneless short ribs, roasted garlic grits with cumin toasted squash gf
seared salmonUS$18.00
atlantic salmon, mashed potatoes, bacon kissed brussels sprouts, finished with mustard cream gf
butternut curryUS$18.00
butternut squash, onion, garlic, garam masala, tomato + sultanas with lemon scented couscous
gnocchiUS$20.00
gnocchi, yams, sage, peas, brown butter, pecorino romano cheese

beer + seltzers - bottles + cans

3chi the seltzerUS$9.00
bud lightUS$5.00
coors lightUS$5.00
coronaUS$5.00
fat heads bumble berryUS$6.00
high lifeUS$5.00
high noonUS$7.00
madtree swayUS$7.00
michelob ultraUS$5.00
modeloUS$3.00
squared the seltzerUS$9.50

beer + seltzers - drafts

3 floyds zombie dust, indianaUS$9.00
bell's two hearted ale, michiganUS$8.00
blue moon belgian white, coloradoUS$6.00
guinness, irelandUS$7.00
miller lite, wisconsinUS$6.00
rhinegeist cincy light, ohioUS$8.00
rusk lager, ohioUS$6.00
stella artois, belgiumUS$7.00

cocktails

autumn apèrol spritzUS$15.00
aperol, apple cider, prosecco, soda water featuring spice cubes with star anise, cinnamon stick + apple
fall cinnamon margaritaUS$14.00
corazon reposado tequila, triple sec, cinnamon syrup, lime
mrs. peeblesUS$12.00
empress gin, tonic, lime
love spellUS$12.00
bacardi rum, prosecco, strawberry syrup, lemon
irish espresso martiniUS$15.00
jameson cold brew whiskey, kahlúa, mozart's chocolate liqueur, fresh cream
peebles old fashionedUS$12.00
rusk muleUS$10.00
the woodburnUS$13.00
lavender libriumUS$12.00

wines - reds

M. Dean Cabernet Sauvignon, CaliforniaUS$10.00
The Pinot Project Pinot Noir, CaliforniaUS$10.00
Humberto Canale Black River Malbec, ArgentinaUS$8.00
Fallen Grape "50/50" Chilled Red, CaliforniaUS$15.00
Three Gather Red Blend, CaliforniaUS$14.00
Marqués de Burgos, Crianza, Ribera del Duero, SpainUS$16.00
Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, ItalyUS$12.00

wines - whites

M. Dean Chardonnay, CaliforniaUS$9.00
Tobin James Radiance Chardonnay, CaliforniaUS$16.00
Gravel & Loam (Pask) Sauvignon Blanc, NZUS$12.00
Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Napa ValleyUS$24.00
Ilauli 'Taio' Pinot Grigio, Veneto, ItalyUS$10.00
Dry Cannon Cellars Pink Moscato, CaliforniaUS$9.00

sparkling, bubbly, rosé

Prisma Rosé of Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley, ChileUS$10.00
Lavender Rosé, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, FranceUS$12.00
La Marca Prosecco RoséUS$18.00
La Marca ProseccoUS$12.00
Paul Laurent Cuvee du Fondateur Brut, Champagne, FranceUS$80.00

mocktails

strawberry mint lemonadeUS$8.00
berry burlesqueUS$8.00
lavender splashUS$8.00

beverages

soft drinks (coca-cola products)US$3.00
lemonadeUS$3.00
iced teaUS$3.00

What 191 people are saying

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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cincinnati / Dayton
Innovative
Cincinnati
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rusk Kitchen + Bar offers a "great atmosphere" with "outstanding" food and service. The ambiance is perfect for gatherings, with highlights including the "delicious" ricotta dip and midnighter sandwich. Enjoy "amazing" rooftop vibes and a cozy setting in East Walnut Hills. The "friendly" staff enhances every visit, ensuring a memorable experience.

191 Reviews

T
Tiffany
VIP
Cincinnati
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The server served me a bun that included gluten when I didn’t had even double check that it was gluten-free
Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded today
Thank you for the review. We apologize for the confusion with the gluten, that you are describing. We will use the information that you provided as a training tool to our staff regarding gluten and gluten free options available at Rusk. We hope to see you back soon!
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Roger
Cincinnati
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Nashville chicken sliders appetizers were fantastic. Service was great, prompt and courteous. A corner fireplace would be a great addition 😁 for coziness!!
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Robert
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful setting, beautifully decorated, our waitress Taylor was very nice and engaging and informative about the menu. Food was amazing, very prompt ( it was early in the evening) We will definitely be going back to check out the upstairs outside area.
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Professor
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great. For was great drinks were great. Service was great.
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Ann
Charleston
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We were greeted by the Manager who told us about plans for future and even asked us if we wanted to watch the game on the TV opposite us. Server was prompt, but needs more training on bar offerings. One drink was wrong (2x). Bartender also needs training? All guests said they would return. Walnut Hills area has cool vibe; hope Rusk and other businesses do well.
Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 7 days ago
Hello Ann! Thank you for your kind words and for stopping in to see us. We definitely have really great plans for the future...in the mean time, your response will be used to help us with training our staff so that we can eliminate these issues for you and future guests of Rusk. Be sure to say hello to Brian our GM when you stop back in!! We hope to see you soon!
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Becky
VIP
Alabama
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and portion size was very good. Our waiter, Chris took great care of us and everyone was very friendly. We took friends for their birthday and they were both very happy with Rusk. We will definitely go back again.
Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the amazing review Becky! We greatly appreciate your kind words and we look forward to having you back again soon! I will pass on your kinds words to Chris as well! See you soon!!
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K
Kilah
VIP
Tampa
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was ok, not bad but I wouldn’t say it was the best meal I’ve had. Our server had no idea what any of the menu items were, and had no idea how to explain them. Aside from that, he was very friendly, and the noise level was low which was nice, and relaxing. I loved the decor, and the lighting. I feel I would possible return maybe on a summer day for a cocktail.
Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 7 days ago
Kilah - Thank you for the review. We appreciate and value your input and we will definitely use your review to help train and elevate our staff. We have a lot of big things happening at Rusk, and hope that you will give us another try before summer! Next time you stop by, as for Brian our GM! We hope to see you back soon!
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Joe
VIP
Cincinnati
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience in the waiter did a wonderful job.
Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for the awesome review Joe!! We hope to see you back at Rusk Kitchen and Bar very soon!!
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Janet
Cincinnati
21 reviews
3.0
21 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We’ve eaten here before and enjoyed it. For NYE we received a message at 5:30 pm (for a 6:30 pm reservation) that they were only offering a Prix Fixe menu. Disappointing that this was not disclosed when we made the reservation. We were underwhelmed with the food choices, service was rushed and it was cold in the restaurant. Overall not a great experience this time.
Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 7 days ago
Janet - Thank you for your review and for your feedback on the NYE experience. There were several things learned from NYE and our hope is to not allow that type of experience for our customers, clients or staff, going forward. There are a lot of really big and exciting things coming to Rusk in the next few weeks/months and we certainly hope that you will give us another opportunity to exceed any and all expectations when dining at Rusk. Please ask for Brian our General Manager, the next time you come in and we certainly hope to see you very soon!
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Sierra
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter was great and provided wonderful service! Food and drinks were great and I really enjoyed the vibe and ambiance of the restaurant. Would 10/10 recommend to others and return!
Rusk Kitchen + BarResponded 7 days ago
Sierra - Thank you so much for the great review! We appreciate it so much! Please come back and see us again soon!!
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FAQs

Rusk Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 221-7875.

Rusk Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 191 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2724 Woodburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Additional information

Cross Street
Woodburn & Clayton
Area
Cincinnati
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:00–00:30 Fri 11:00–01:00 Sat 09:30–01:00 Sun 09:30–00:30
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chef David Austin
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.ruskcincy.com/
Phone number
(513) 221-7875
Catering
Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details
Private party facilities
Contact us at events@ruskcincy.com for details

Rusk Kitchen + Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

starters

gyro dipUS$15.00

whipped ricottaUS$13.00

jumbo wingsUS$16.00

nashville hot chicken slidersUS$15.00

totchos for sharingUS$14.00

pretzel sticksUS$12.00

philly cheesesteak rollUS$14.00

soups + salads

chiliUS$8.00

chef's soup du jourUS$7.00

rusk saladUS$12.00

caesar saladUS$12.00

mediterranean saladUS$14.00

beets + baconUS$15.00

autumn kaleUS$15.00

sides

friesUS$5.00

loaded friesUS$9.00

totsUS$4.00

loaded totsUS$9.00

caesar side saladUS$7.00

side saladUS$6.00

handhelds

classic burgerUS$15.00

black + blue burgerUS$17.00

j. wayneUS$17.00

animal farmUS$16.00

down home midnighterUS$17.00

big baba sandwichUS$15.00

entrées

cajun chicken alfredoUS$22.00

chocolate chile short ribUS$26.00

seared salmonUS$18.00

butternut curryUS$18.00

gnocchiUS$20.00

beer + seltzers - bottles + cans

3chi the seltzerUS$9.00

bud lightUS$5.00

coors lightUS$5.00

coronaUS$5.00

fat heads bumble berryUS$6.00

high lifeUS$5.00

high noonUS$7.00

madtree swayUS$7.00

michelob ultraUS$5.00

modeloUS$3.00

squared the seltzerUS$9.50

beer + seltzers - drafts

3 floyds zombie dust, indianaUS$9.00

bell's two hearted ale, michiganUS$8.00

blue moon belgian white, coloradoUS$6.00

guinness, irelandUS$7.00

miller lite, wisconsinUS$6.00

rhinegeist cincy light, ohioUS$8.00

rusk lager, ohioUS$6.00

stella artois, belgiumUS$7.00

cocktails

autumn apèrol spritzUS$15.00

fall cinnamon margaritaUS$14.00

mrs. peeblesUS$12.00

love spellUS$12.00

irish espresso martiniUS$15.00

peebles old fashionedUS$12.00

rusk muleUS$10.00

the woodburnUS$13.00

lavender libriumUS$12.00

wines - reds

M. Dean Cabernet Sauvignon, CaliforniaUS$10.00

The Pinot Project Pinot Noir, CaliforniaUS$10.00

Humberto Canale Black River Malbec, ArgentinaUS$8.00

Fallen Grape "50/50" Chilled Red, CaliforniaUS$15.00

Three Gather Red Blend, CaliforniaUS$14.00

Marqués de Burgos, Crianza, Ribera del Duero, SpainUS$16.00

Talamonti Tre Saggi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, ItalyUS$12.00

wines - whites