The Precinct by Jeff Ruby, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, and Carlo & Johnny by Jeff Ruby recognized among the city’s best.
CINCINNATI (April X, 2025) – Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment’s iconic Cincinnati restaurants – The Precinct by Jeff Ruby, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, and Carlo & Johnny by Jeff Ruby earned multiple accolades in the CityBeat Best of Cincinnati® 2025.
All three restaurants completed a trifecta under the Best Steakhouse in Cincinnati category, with The Precinct coming in first, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse second, and Carlo & Johnny rounding the category out in third. Further cementing their place among the city’s favorite culinary attractions, all three restaurants were also named to CityBeat’s list of the Top 10 Restaurants in Cincinnati.
“We are truly honored to be recognized in CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati. Every guest who walks through our doors is choosing to celebrate life with us, and that’s a responsibility we never take lightly,” said Britney Ruby Miller, President and CEO of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment. “We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence—from the feedback we listen to in every market to the world-class talent we attract to bring the Ruby experience to life. I’m incredibly proud of our team whose passion and commitment have made this recognition possible.”
Along with being the number one steakhouse in Cincinnati, The Precinct also placed first in the Restaurant for Fine Dining and Waitstaff Service categories. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse was also voted Best Raw Bar in Cincinnati.
A landmark in Cincinnati for more than 20 years, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse moved from its longtime Walnut St. location to a stunning new space at 505 Vine St. in 2022, adjacent to Fountain Square. It is 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.
Housed in a historic mansion that was once a stagecoach stopover, a speakeasy, an illegal casino, and a gangster hideout, Carlo & Johnny by Jeff Ruby is an award-winning steakhouse that radiates intimacy and character. Opened in 2011, Carlo & Johnny offers guests energetic entertainment and a premier level of service that is a throwback to a different era.
The original Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse on Walnut St. was transformed into The Lempicka by Jeff Ruby, an elevated private event center that 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 launched 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