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The Butcher and Barrel, Cincinnati, OH

The Butcher and Barrel

4.6
4.6
1594 Reviews
$30 and under
Argentinian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

Experiences

  • Spring Restaurant Week 2025

    US$46.00 per person

    8 Apr 2025 - 13 Apr 2025
    Choose One from Each Course: First Course: Chorizo Meatballs Romesco Sauce, Goat Cheese, Balsamic-Fig Jam, Basil, Grilled Ciabatta Bruschetta Black Pepper Ricotta, Marinated Tomatoes and Onions, Arugula, Balsamic, Grilled Ciabatta Choice of Empanada Braised Short Rib, Spinach and Mozzarella, or Chicken Salsa Verde, Served with Green and Red Chimichurri 2nd Course: Grilled Caesar Aged Parmesan, Garlic Croutons Chopped Wedge Heirloom Tomatoes, Red Onion, Applewood Bacon, Hard-Cooked Egg, Maytag Blue Cheese Lemon Pepper and Baby Arugula Shaved Prosciutto, Pine Nuts, Aged Parmesan 3rd Course: Verlasso Salmon Papas Bravas, Grilled Asparagus, Avocado Chimi Chicken Napoleon Potato Gnocchi, Baby Spinach, Smoked Provolone, Caramelized Onions and Wild Mushrooms, Romesco, Toasted Breadcrumbs Asada Rubbed Skirt Steak Grilled Asparagus, Red Chimmi Butter Filet Au poivre (+ $10) Three Filet Medallions, Bourbon Peppercorn Cream Sauce, Wilted Spinach, Papas Bravas Butcher drink special Blackberry Bourbon Smash $15 Makers Mark Bourbon, Mint Simple Syrup, Blackberries, Lime, Soda
    Spring Restaurant Week 2025 photo

Private dining

What 1,594 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Butcher and Barrel offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Highlights include the "short rib gnocchi," "deviled eggs," and the "Argentine Parrillada Experience." With a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, this restaurant is perfect for both intimate dinners and lively group gatherings. Highly recommended for a memorable culinary adventure in Cincinnati.
1,594 Reviews
  1. Sara

    Denver11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a lovely dinner. Our waitress was great and very attentive. Kids loved the chicken tenders and the old fashioneds were great. Salad and steak and chimmichurri were perfect. Will be back.

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  2. Tonya

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was terrific. It was a pleasant experience overall.

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  3. Ashley

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, great service, nice atmosphere. My husband had the dry aged Angus ribeye, and it was seasoned and cooked to perfection. I had the chicken Napoleon with gnocchi. The gnocchi with the sauce and red peppers was really good. My only complaint is that the chicken was overcooked so it was a bit dry. We both loved the empanadas and the chorizo meatballs. The drinks (espresso martini and Cincinnati negroni) were tasty and STRONG! Our server was Crystal and she was fantastic. Very attentive and personable. All in all, we had a nice time and would definitely return.

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  4. Amity

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my husband's birthday, and the staff made it exceptional! Personable, caring service. Amazing drinks and the food was top notch💕

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  5. Michelle VIP

    Cleveland36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was amazing and our server, Crystal was outstanding! The service she provided was perfection. The Manager, Brittany stopped by our table to ensure we were thrilled with our experience. Our complete experience at Butcher and Barrel was fantastic! The next time we're in Cincinnati, we will definitely dine there again!

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  6. Avery

    Cincinnati4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing!! I definitely recommend one of the experiences it’s amazing and definitely the best bang for your buck! The service was incredible, my server Josh was amazing and very knowledgeable of the dishes and products they had to offer! Overall amazing experience!

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  7. Kristin

    Louisville1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great! The fried deviled eggs are a must try! This is our second time eating here and we will definitely be back! Our waitress Jennifer was amazing! Highly recommend!

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  8. Lisa

    Cincinnati6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The deviled eggs are so delicious with the extra crisp bacon on top! The calamari is on par with the calamari we would get fresh in Rhode Island!! I ordered the skirt steak and I’m very happy I did because the flavor and the tenderness was better than any other cut I usually have. The other dish we had was the short ribs atop the phenomenal Gnocchi. Best gnocchi I’ve ever tasted. The espresso martini to end the dinner couldn’t have been more delicious! Jake was our server and he knows the menu inside out. He gave great suggestions and he was so right about all of them. The manager of the restaurant introduced herself and was very genuine and thanked us to having dinner with them. We surely will go back with family!

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  9. John VIP

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good. Dinner ended up taking a long time, but that was probably attributable to it being opening day and the Red's game having just let out. We will definitely be back. Would recommend.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing!! Steak was perfection! Service was great and food was best I’ve had in Cincinnati
    The Butcher and BarrelResponded on 23 March 2025
    Thank you for visiting us! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience. It's fantastic to know that our steak hit the mark for you. We strive to provide the best food and service, and it's great to hear we lived up to that. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to serving you again soon! Cheers, The Butcher and Barrel Management

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FAQs

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 1594 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Butcher and Barrel

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
  • Delivery & takeout
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