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The Butcher and Barrel, Cincinnati, OH

The Butcher and Barrel

4.6
4.6
1534 Reviews
$30 and under
Argentinian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
The Butcher and Barrel prides itself on maintaining tradition while preparing each and every dish using the traditional culinary experience & recipes from Juan Imeroni's Argentine heritage to develop a menu that Cincinnati has never experienced before. The Latin American & Italian inspired cuisine is made with fresh, local & imported ingredients that are sure to make each bite better than the last! So come, experience what it's like to travel to another part of the world in your own city.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Argentinian, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (513) 954-8974
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    James Karlson
  • Catering
    Catering is available via Che
  • Private party facilities
    Butcher and Barrel boasts one of Cincinnati's most unique private dining/celebration areas!
  • Private party contact
    Steven Campbell - Private Events Coordinator : (513) 954-8974
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Cross Street
    Race
  • Parking details
    On street parking and several adjacent lots and garages.
  • Public transit
    Cincinnati Metro Bus
  • Entertainment
    The lounge area offers an exciting happy hour and live music as well as DJ's. Sophisticated comfort to enjoy a night out.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,534 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher and Barrel offers a vibrant atmosphere with "outstanding food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "empanadas," "Parrillada Experience," and "fried deviled eggs." Servers like Jennifer and Crystal are frequently praised for their attentiveness. While some reviews note inconsistencies, the overall dining experience is highly recommended.

1,534 Reviews
  1. stephen

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service was great and the food was good. great options

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  2. Audrina

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, the tiramisu mouse and the short rib gnocchi were excellent!

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  3. Lindsey

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is really good but service is really lacking. When we first got there and had to wait for our table we went to the bar to get a drink and no one came. Drinks took a long time to come out to our table and server seemed to disappear several times. One of our side dishes was cold but by the time the service came back we were ready to leave. The food is great but service really needs improvement. It’s been this way the last two times I’ve gone.

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  4. eric

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! Steak cooked to Perfection

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  5. Miranda

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food overall was good. Our steaks withe the bourbon cream peppercorn sauce were excellent. I would probably skip the Provoleta appetizer next time, as the cheese doesn't stay melted/pliable and ended up being very hard to eat. Service was great - very attentive although it was a busy night. The restaurant itself was fairly noisy. But both in my party agree we'd return and try a few different items.

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  6. Rochelle

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious. Cocktails, appetizers and entrees were all outstanding. Service was great as well. The fried deviled eggs are *chefs kiss*!

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  7. Allison

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service. Our server was great and really made sure we were taken care of. We ordered the gnocci short rib and the filet au poivre which were really delicious. I did make a reservation for 7:15 and it took about 20 min to be seated but otherwise it was a very good experience.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Krystal’s service was great, food was great as always. I will always recommend the Short Rib & Gnocchi.

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  9. Nicholas

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and a decent value. We got the dinner for 2 which came with 5 varieties of meat, 2 sides and 2 salads which was more than enough food for my wife and I. The server was very attentive, polite and delivered all of our drinks and food in a timely manner. She was helpful with suggestions as well even though we came in prepared with what to order. Despite every table being filled, we never waited too long for drinks. I did ask for one of the bar tv’s to be changed to a football game that was on at the time, and both times was told that would be possible, but it never got changed and I wasn’t given a reason for why. Nit-picky, maybe, but I stopped asking after the second request. I just assumed the bar was too busy and understood that. The menu variety and uniqueness is something that will bring us back again for a date night, but it is easily $40-60 a seat without drinks, so not quite a casual dining experience for us. Would recommend to friends and family downtown for events or special occasions!

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  10. Ayana

    Cincinnati

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit and it was a great experience. The empanadas and short rib gnocchi were delicious. Our waitress was friendly and took great care of us. I will definitely dine there again.

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The Butcher and Barrel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 954-8974.

The Butcher and Barrel is rated 4.6 stars by 1534 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today

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700 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Race
  • Area
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Argentinian, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking and several adjacent lots and garages.
  • Public transit
    Cincinnati Metro Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    James Karlson
  • Entertainment
    The lounge area offers an exciting happy hour and live music as well as DJ's. Sophisticated comfort to enjoy a night out.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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