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BrewRiver Creole Kitchen, Cincinnati, OH

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4.4
4.4
1150 Reviews
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Our vision combines New Orleans inspired recipes with handpicked top-notch local ingredients. We are Cincinnati's only New Orleans inspired gastro pub and we are passionate about staying true to those roots. Our mid-19th century building beckons our guests to come in for one of 18 all craft beers and wine on draft, a house made craft cocktail or one of our lovely small production wines. However, the food is the star at BrewRiver.

Our outdoor patio is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink and an amazing meal! You may be lucky enough to wander in on a night where a blues, folk or jazz musician is playing! Our goal is to give you a little bit of The Big Easy right here in The Queen City! We hope you will come join us and Laissez les bon temps roulez!

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available free on the street as well as in the lot across the street. We also offer valet on Fridays and Saturdays starting mid January 2019
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Shields
  • Delivery & takeout
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Offers

  • Happiest Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    HAPPIEST HOURS WEDNESDAY WITH HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT, $3 MARTINIS AND WINE WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE WINE BOTTLES.

    Happiest Hour! Photo
  • Live New Orleans Music!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Join us for Live New Orleans music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night and our famous Sunday New Orleans Jazz Brunch. We feature Blues, Boogie Woogie, Jazz, and Dixieland!

    Live New Orleans Music! Photo

What 1,150 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Lively

  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen delights with its "authentic Creole flavors," lively atmosphere, and engaging live music. Patrons rave about dishes like Jambalaya and Pasta Monica, noting "delicious food" and "fantastic service." While some mention slower service during busy times, the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" enhance the overall experience.

1,150 Reviews
  1. Rose

    Cincinnati8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wanted to celebrate Mardi Gras. The music was great, our server worked hard. I had the fried oysters. There was just a lot of breading that masked the taste of the oysters. My companion had the shrimp and grits and while it is on the menu that is with barbecue sauce that is just a combination that is not as great as the original. I guess we should’ve just ordered burgers like we originally intended.

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  2. JimB

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great New Orleans feel and excellent entertainment & food selections. Prices are very reasonable for this specialty restaurant. It was a great Fat Tuesday experience

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  3. Buster VIP

    Cincinnati20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Terrific Fat Tuesday experience. We went early and had great service. Wonderful cocktails and a tasty burger.

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  4. Kelly

    Cincinnati6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    BrewRiver was outstanding as usual! I dined with a friend last Saturday evening & the ambiance was lively and our service was lovely. I ordered the chicken & sausage gumbo and the BBQ shrimp & grits. Both dishes were amazing. I usually take home leftovers but I gobbled up every bite. My friend ordered grilled shrimp with a wedge salad, and loved the bacon on her salad so much she asked for more. I urge everyone who loves delicious food inspired by NOLA to dine here. I've enjoyed every meal I've had here.

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  5. Nancy

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Very good service and good was Amazing!

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  6. Bob VIP

    Cincinnati13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves last night at BrewRiver! The fried green tomatoes were legit, étoufée was delicious, and the fried catfish cooked to perfection. Loved the guitarist in the background too! Can’t wait to go back. Really good value for the money!

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  7. Patrick

    Cincinnati12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I met another couple at BrewRiver for dinner Sunday night and it was wonderful. We had a leisurely dinner and everything from the cocktails, to starters and entrees were fantastic. Can't wait to return!

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  8. Amy

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food and service were great! It was our first time and we will be back in the near future with friends. Our visit made us talk about planning our first family trip to NOLA. ❤️

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  9. Jeff

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I spent nearly 10 years living in Louisiana. Sometimes I get craving authentic Cajun cuisine. Doesn't get more authentic than this. Gumbo here is SO good. Key to great gumbo is the roux. You can tell the painstaking attention to detail has been adhered to. Love this place. Live music (on a Saturday night), friendly, impeccable service without hovering (thank you, Tina!), incredible food and drink, and an owner, Joby, who cares about her customers. Thanks for a wonderful evening, Brew River Creole Kitchen. In a town with many wonderful dining options, you'll be part of my regular dining places! Five of five stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  10. Greg

    Cincinnati7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tonight we tried the Etouffee and the Catfish Po Boy. As always, the food was delicious and the service attentive but not intrusive. I would highly recommend this place.

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FAQs

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 861-2484.

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 1150 OpenTable diners.

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available free on the street as well as in the lot across the street. We also offer valet on Fridays and Saturdays starting mid January 2019
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Shields
  • Delivery & takeout
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