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    Krueger's Tavern

    4.4 (907 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American, Burgers
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Fish & Chips
    Jimmy S.

    Came here for dinner during UC graduation weekend and had such a great experience. Krueger Tavern in OTR was the perfect spot to celebrate. Our server, Kaleigh, was an absolute gem. She was attentive without being overbearing and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. We started with the soft baked pretzels with beer cheese, house truffle chips, and loaded fries (added chili). Everything hit, but the fries with chili really stood out. The chili is different from what you'd find in California, but in a really good way. Super flavorful and worked perfectly with the fries. For entrees, we got the Krueger Tavern burger, the Bleu Gruyère burger, and fish and chips. The burgers were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. You can tell they take pride in their food here. Parking was surprisingly easy with both street parking and a nearby public lot, which made things stress-free during a busy weekend. We sat outside and the ambiance was beautiful. Great vibes, great weather, and just an overall solid experience. Definitely recommend if you're in OTR.

    John Daly
    Michelle G.

    We recently ordered Kruegers for carryout. We placed our order online as a timed order. Our order was ready on time, and everything was correct with what we ordered. Of the things that my family ordered we enjoyed the burger and French fries. The Gruyere grilled cheese was fine, it was just much different than what I expected. My husband said it tasted to him like a "chicken Parmesan grilled cheese" (without the chicken. The mac and cheese was also fine but it isn't something I would probably order again. I will return again, but we will all probably just stick with burgers and fries so we can be sure that we enjoy it!

    Fish
    Ashley F.

    This is definitely my go-to place to take an out of town date. The kale salad is so simple, yet unmatched in flavor and I love to get it with fries. (My own girl dinner.) Any meat-eater I've ever taken always loves the burger and on a post-theater date, my mom got the fish and chips and enjoyed that as well. I'm definitely a fan of Krugers. I just wish parking wasn't tough in the busy times, but I'm usually able to park on the street.

    Kim S.

    This place has a food quality to match the amazing ambiance, yet it feels so approachable. This restaurant has a good balance of feeling upscale and intimate while also feeling comfortable with sports on TV, booths, and bar seating. The menu isn't large, but it doesn't need to be. Everything on it is simply perfected and needs more additions. Their burgers are unmatched, served on Blue Oven Bakery buns. There are no wrong choices.

    YUM
    Kim S.

    We checked out Krueger's Tavern today for the first time and what a happy little surprise! They have a lot of bar seating and banquette seating as well. And I love the beautiful retro tile floor! Our server was friendly and our food came out quickly. The food was delicious and the happy hour prices were amazing! We got two different $5 apps that were both very good. Can't wait to go back and try some other dishes!

    Krueger's Burger
    Nick S.

    Went to Krueger's Tavern for the first time last month, & I'm so glad I did! This place is fantastic! The vibes are incredible; perfect for catching a bite & drink with friends after work or before an evening out. The service is spot on, quick & super friendly! And all of the food & drinks are delicious! You HAVE to start with the Truffle Chips; they taste wonderful; are pack with truffle and parm flavor & are perfect for sharing with the whole table! The burger is exactly what you crave in a burger and is perfect! Both drinks were really tasty & were the ideal start to the night. You need to add this place to your list!

    Truffle Chips
    Alison Z.

    Delicious and a darling!! They have a great vibe!! We went to celebrate my husband's birthday with friends. Our attentive waitress made our evening extra special. She brought us their truffle chips (my husband's love language)!! I wish I took other pictures, but the fries say it all. Come try everything, you wont be disappointed!!

    Macaroni and cheese - very good
    Amy J.

    Very small restaurant with friendly staff and seemingly clean tables. Justice was our server and was great! Mac and cheese was really tasty. Gooey and also stringy. Not greasy. Fries were okay but not something we would order again. Very basic with lots of brown spots. Burgers were delicious! Lettuce was crispy and fresh on the classic burger and the meat was seasoned well and salty. Bleu cheese and Gruyère was also spectacular. Great flavor. No dijonaisse or aioli with anything. The cocktails were also nice and refreshing. We got one with sage and the spritz. We would go back!

    Half of the chicken club a meal in itself
    Dan S.

    We stopped for happy hour and what a fun place. Cool vibe with an amazing bar. The happy hour prices are amazing. We grabbed the beer cheese and pretzels and the pesto dip. We split the chicken sandwich. All were very tasty I can wait to get back

    A great little spot. Great food and an even better staff. I highly recommend stopping in.

    Spicy burger
    Eileen B.

    We had dinner Friday night with friends and we enjoyed our dinner and service Our waitress was excellent Very friendly and always around with a smile I ordered the fish sandwich and my hubby got the spicy burger which he said was very spicy Our friends got a chicken Parmesan and cheeseburger We all were happy I like to go back to sit on the rooftop

    Tomato Pesto Jar - delicious! The bread is fantastic.
    Scott N.

    Depending on where you're seated and what you order, your experience could be much better than our experience last night. After reviewing the menu we were pretty sure what we wanted to order for dinner. We were less clear on appetizers. Our server highly recommended the Pesto Jar. We were pleased she did; it was delicious. The seasoned ricotta, tomato jam, pesto, toasted Allez Bakery durum bread were perfect together. The tomato jam was a nice, tangy foil for the ricotta and pesto. The bread was outstanding. Mark ordered the Blue Cheese and Gruyère Burger with Fries. He absolutely loved the burger and I can attest to the fries being delicious. I was not a fan of the malt vinegar aioli, but it was easy to bypass, since the fries were deliciously lightly seasoned with salt and pepper and were perfectly crispy. So what... a two-star review? What's up? I can say with everything reviewed above, Krueger's Tavern was on course for a four-star review. First, the plates on the table to be used with appetizers were dirty. I thought perhaps they were older plates that had scratches on them, but the marks on the plates were easily rubbed off. Our server was happy to bring fresh plates. I didn't take pictures of the dirty plates, but I noticed in the pictures of our meals the plates on which they were served had the same dirty marks. Next my sandwich, the Chicken Club. It was very good, but I forgot it had haricots verts until I pulled a long stem/vine out of my mouth. There were a few other bites that included inedible pieces of the bean. You can see them in the pictures. One star off for not only not properly cleaning the beans, but also putting them onto the sandwich. For the plates and the beans, one star off. Each of these is easily corrected. Next was my view, a view which is available for at least three tables on the same side of the restaurant as the restrooms. The view was of multiple mops and brooms. There has to be a storage location to keep these items out of customers' views. One more star off. Had we been seated somewhere else and I'd ordered something without haricots verts, we would have had a completely different experience.

    Veggie Burger
    Nhi T.

    Ordered: veggie burger and fish and chips We were immediately seated for dinner on a Sunday afternoon. Our server and hostess were very nice and our food came out quick. It was my first time having a veggie burger and I was pleasantly surprised how moist it was. There was a bit too much pesto and it kinda overwhelmed the burger. The fries were thin and crispy. There was more batter than 'fish' in the fish and chips. The tarter sauce had a spice to it that overwhelmed the fish.

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    Good burgers. If the roof is open, it's a good date spot. Not a fan of sitting downstairs.

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    Ask the Community - Krueger's Tavern

    Do you have gluten free options for those with gluten allergies?

    Yes, we do! You can order all our burgers without buns. You can also do salads, polenta, fries, and mashed potatoes!

    Is there a happy hour?

    Hi Dani! We don't have a designated happy hour. Hope we see you in soon!

    Do they card at the door? Can people under 21 get in with a group? Looking for a location for a rooftop drink for a bachelorette party.

    Hi Jennifer! We're an all ages restaurant; every one is welcome!

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    Wow! What a way to spend our 1 year wedding anniversary! I loved this place…read more It has been a few months since eating here but I still find myself thinking about it. Our next trip to Cincinnati; It will be extremely difficult to stay away from here. We spent the day in Newport and around Cincinnati and wanted somewhere nice for the occasion. I was iffy on this place at first... you can throw a rock all over America and hit a place with 'Barrel' in the name these days. The Yelp reviews swing both ways here but I'm here to tell you my take... because it swings so far towards the 5 stars that it's very much a 6 or 7 star place(maybe more). We gauged our arrival time based on other activities that day. We wanted ample time at the nearby Lego exhibit so when we arrived there, we made a reservation for 4:30-5. Eating early and making our way back to Louisville was a great idea. The entire time we were there, no one else came in so we had the entire place to ourselves(It was a Friday). The atmosphere is homey but during busy times, I could see it being noisy. The booths could easily fit 6 people comfortably... probably 8 in some cases depending on how wide some of you are. Special Note: This place highlights The Parrillada Experience for Two on their menu and we wanted it! We didn't order it because at a price tag of 130-and pictures online, we didn't want it to be a failed outing. After our first trip, The Parrillada Exp will be on the agenda next time. It's a mixture of different steaks, sausages, shrimp, sides, and salads. Definitely worth the cost. On to the food: Sausage App - Argentine Chorizo. Farmhouse Sausage. Grilled Ciabatta. Hearts of Palm. Green/Red chimichurri. Pepper Relish. I don't like ordering this type of dish when I go places because you never know if it's going to be delicious or very bad. It ended up being super delicious. We couldn't make up our mind which sauce we liked the best and which meat we liked the best. App PERFECTION! Land and Sea - This is what my wife went with. Asada Skirt Steak. Jumbo Shrimp. Asparagus. Red chimichurri butter. I had bites of the shrimp and it was good. I had to save room for my dish. Wagyu Denver Cut - I went back and forth. Lobster ravioli being on the menu almost made my decision instant but I was going back and forth between ravioli, steak, and a few other things. I asked the server which he recommended of the 4 Chef's cuts. He recommended two... one of which was the Wagyu so I went with it. I wasn't disappointed AT ALL. He mentioned that the Wagyu Denver Cut was a new addition to the menu... I'm not sure but you could definitely tell it was cooked, arranged, and presented with care. I savored every angle of every bite. We also ordered a side of brussels because of course! Originally we were going to dessert somewhere else but went ahead and ordered the Hazelnut Vanilla Creme Brulee here. Perfect ending to the meal. This brulee was light and had the right amount of crunch. It was also larger than expected. We had no complaints with this place. Easily one of the better restaurants I've had in Cincinnati. If you're doubting visiting this place, take the dive! Other notes: They have beer and a small cocktail variety but they primarily seem focused on wine(plenty of options to choose from).

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    The Davidson is a elegant spot across from Fountain Square. I've been here twice with my family to…read morecelebrate Mother's Day and they have made each occasion feel special with their kindness. The first time we went they gave flowers to all the women for Mother's Day. This time though they're weren't flowers, they were very accommodating. My grandmother had an issue with her food, they remade the entire meal though it did take a while they gave her a treat for the long wait. The server and manager were very friendly and apologetic for the inconvenience. The food is 7-8/10. It always comes out fresh and plated nicely. I ordered their chicken sandwich and that was good! My family shared a lot of our entrees, I feel their poultry and seafood are their best. The pork chop though tender, wasn't incredibly tasty. I have not tried a beef dish. The dessert was delicious! The manager recommended eating the pan a cotta and pan de crème together and that was soooo good! It was a nice, light dessert but very tasty! I would definitely recommend trying it

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