The Precinct by Jeff Ruby and Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Cincinnati Among Ohio’s Top Six Foodie Destinations.
OpenTable, the leader in restaurant tech and guest insights has named The Precinct by Jeff Ruby and Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Cincinnati on its Top 100 Restaurants in America List. While both are best known for their world-class U.S.D.A. prime steaks, raw bar, and a premium wine selection, each restaurant also has its unique personality and charm. Combined with impeccable service, guests are treated to the royal experience across all the senses.
Cincinnati dominated the Ohio food scene with all six honorees based in The Queen City. As stated in OpenTable’s announcement, over 14 million diner reviews and dining metrics informed the list’s rankings, including diner ratings, percentage of reservations made in advance, and five-star reviews.
“We are both humbled and honored to be included on OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants in America list and to play a part in showcasing Cincinnati’s culinary excellence,” Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment President and CEO, Britney Ruby Miller said. “We closely track guest feedback across all our markets to ensure we’re providing our guests with an unforgettable experience. Cincinnati consistently stands out as a top dining destination and it’s a privilege to share this recognition with four other outstanding restaurants.”
The caliber of restaurants and competition evolved from 2023. According to OpenTable, this year’s list includes 53 cities (vs. last year’s 63). This is also the third consecutive year that Cincinnati was the only city in Ohio to have restaurants featured on the list.
The Precinct is the first of Jeff Ruby’s nationally acclaimed steakhouses and where his vision for The Jeff Ruby Experience was brought to life. Opening in 1981 in the old Cincinnati Police Patrol House No. 6, it is now the longest continuously running fine dining restaurant in the city. For more than four decades, The Precinct has served its guests timeless memories and an extraordinary dining experience.
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse has been a Cincinnati landmark for more than 20 years. In 2022, the restaurant moved from 700 Walnut St. to 505 Vine St. adjacent to Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati. It’s the Ruby family’s largest and most luxurious steakhouse yet. Guests frequently gather around the bar area along the elevated stage where a mother-of-pearl and gold-plated piano serves as a showstopping centerpiece. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse also has locations in Columbus, Ohio; Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky; and Nashville, Tennessee.
The original Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, Cincinnati location on Walnut St. was transformed to an event venue, The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby, and opened in 2023. The Lempicka offers a white-glove approach to events with five-star fine dining where guests are treated like royalty. Committed to expertly crafted culinary execution, concierge-level planning and service, guests get to enjoy the Ruby magic that makes every gathering a noteworthy affair. In 2024, Jeff Ruby’s also introduced a new catering service, Jeff Ruby’s Catering. Whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering, a grand celebration, or need options for on-the-go dining, Jeff Ruby’s Catering can be customized for any experience.
To learn more about Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment and the various Jeff Ruby’s steakhouses, visit, JeffRuby.com.
About Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment (JRCE), founded by Jeff Ruby in 1981 with the opening of The Precinct in Cincinnati, has grown into one of the longest-running fine dining steakhouses in America, with seven nationally recognized fine dining restaurants in Cincinnati, Columbus, Lexington, Louisville, and Nashville. In June 2023, the company opened its first event venue in Cincinnati called The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby. In 2024, the company launched Jeff Ruby’s Catering in Cincinnati. JRCE is led by an executive team and Ruby family, Britney Ruby Miller, Brandon and Dillon Ruby. Additionally, the family founded the Jeff Ruby Foundation to improve the lives of at-risk youth in all their restaurant communities. For more information, visit JeffRuby.com.
About OpenTable
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