The Butcher and Barrel

The Butcher and Barrel reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   cjb20 VIP

   Chicago28 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great looking spot. Food pretty good and lots of it. Worth checking out.
   

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   SamanthaS

   Cincinnati3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I dined in recently before a show nearby. The service was impeccable, the food was delicious, the drinks were top notch, and the ambiance was perfect for a romantic night on the town. We had the fried deviled eggs, skirt steak, lobster ravioli, and the tiramisu mousse and every single item was delicious. Can’t wait to come back to try more food!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Having dinner before an event at the Cincinnati music hall. Four of us each had something different. Lobster ravioli (7/10), short rib gnocchi (10/10), filet mignon (8/10), 16 oz ribeye steak 10/10 and sides were sufficient for sharing among the four of us: fries, asparagus, cream spinach were excellent 10/10. Ambiance was great, our server was on point (Jennifer) for everything. Great chemistry between our group and her! General manager check on us and helped us heat a medium steak to more medium well! We were also treating our guests in celebration of their wedding anniversary. Our guests plan to add this restaurant to their rotation.
   

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   Richard

   Cincinnati13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   As soon as we walked in, we got a whiff of what smelled like sewage. This lingered around the entrance, and we noticed it again when we left. I hope it's been taken care of. My partner had a very good steak au poivre; I had halibut and shrimp, which were both a little overcooked and tough. Both meals were heavily salted, and I had to stop before finishing my plate because the saltiness was just too much. So many restaurants oversalt their food in hopes that you'll buy more drinks. It's a tacky technique. We enjoyed our cocktails and the gelato. The service was friendly and attentive. Overall, I expect better from a place where you can expect to leave behind $100 per person.
   

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   JoeW

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Awesome food and very attentive and knowledgeable staff. Can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Lydia VIP

   Cincinnati1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had an enjoyable dinner with Jennifer K as our server. She was very kind and offered great suggestions for drinks and food. The ambiance was wonderful and we will be sure to return!
   

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   Brandon VIP

   Orlando18 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   We used to love this place but there’s a downhill slide happening here. Tonight was the most bizarre dining experience we have ever encountered. Food was grossly over seasoned. Service was slow and just an absolute mess. We waited 15 minutes without silverware with our appetizers on the table. I could go on and on but I’ll just leave it at this. Disappointed would be an understatement. We won’t be back.
   

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   Mary Lynn VIP

   Cincinnati37 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is not inexpensive but it was really good. We shared an appetizer and a dinner which made it more affordable. Atmosphere is cozy.
   

   The Butcher and BarrelResponded on 4 March 2025

   Hey Mary Lynn, We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at The Butcher and Barrel! It's great to know that you found our food to be good and our atmosphere cozy. We always strive to provide an affordable dining experience for our guests. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Kristen

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 1

   Food is solid, service was very good. However, if they're having a very busy night you get walked through the back of the restaurant into a space that I am assuming is for large parties. There is no nice decor and we were given a table that needed a tablecloth with four hard metal chairs, that i would use on a patio. Very uncomfortable and zero ambiance for a $400 check. We will not be returning.
   

   The Butcher and BarrelResponded on 4 March 2025

   Thanks for visiting us, Kristen. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be good. However, we're sorry to hear about your discomfort with the table setting. We understand that a well-designed dining atmosphere is important to our guests, and we regret that we fell short in this instance. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we strive to improve. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to provide a better dining experience. The Management Team, The Butcher and Barrel
   

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    Carrie

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    DELICIOUS!!! Party of 4 there to celebrate my husband's birthday and everything was really good. We had a great server who made good suggestions for drinks and meals. We will definitely be returning.
    

    The Butcher and BarrelResponded on 4 March 2025

    Thanks for the feedback, Carrie! We're thrilled to hear that you and your party had a wonderful time celebrating your husband's birthday at The Butcher and Barrel. It's great to know that our food and drinks met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for more celebrations in the future!
    

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