Best beer cheese in town! Love it! The burgers are not my favorite, but some people actually say awesome things about their veggie burger. They have outdoor seating, which is great for bringing your dog! read more

One of my casual favorites! I've had almost everything on the menu and it's so good every time. Service is always quick and great. You have to get a pitcher of the Lambrusco sour. It's our fave & go to every time we go. I somehow have not had the veggie burger but it's apparently the best in the city! Love that they have a little rooftop spot. Perfect for summer! read more

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Up on the rooftop on a hot summer day there's a place with hanging lights and open brick. A place you can go in OTR and grab lunch served quickly and I must say perfectly. I ordered the veggie Burger that apparently has won best in Cincinnati for three years. How could I not know such a thing? It was PHENOMENAL. Made with Gold and Red beets, pesto mayo, and white cheese. I ordered with Fries and they were a little salty but fantastic. They are served with Malt Vinegar mayo which is truly the perfect way to eat a fry. At least it is in my book. I loved this place. I only gave 4 stars because I didn't get an opportunity to try a cocktail or a dessert yet, but I got a good feeling I will be upgrading my review soon. Thank you for a wonderful lunch. read more

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The go to spot! Greta ambiance, great service and awesome food! The oysters were surprisingly good and you can never go wrong with the burgers! Can't wait to try something new next time! read more

Food was great! Service was lacking :( We were seated up on the rooftop, which was stunning. There had been a big storm earlier in the day and the sun was just starting to come out again. Service.was.slow. Like... really slow. I felt awful for our server, he was just drenched in sweat and he looked miserable. Some of our orders were missing, but we had tickets to a show so we didn't really have time to wait for it to come out. Drinks took forever to come out so we didn't bother with a second round. It was really unfortunate because the food was good and the view was great. read more

Service is always great. Food is always great. Their burger is amazing. Love the thin cut fries. Really gorgeous roof top patio. read more

One of my hidden gem favs. 5they stick to what they know, and with the right food, service, and music, they do a good job! I come back here as a go-to in my otr restaurant rotation! Food: I'm vegetarian and this place has the BEST in house made veggie burger in OTR! There are plenty of delicious sides and starters that are veggie/vegan friendly as well Ambiance: the vibe is relaxed and chilled out with awesome throwback music jams Service: this can be tough when they're busy, but at their peak the servers are all very nice, attentive and I know the menu well enough to make recommendations read more

That veggie burger though... My foodie friend from Cincy recommended the burger and I went off of her word. Then the bartender then told us that the veggie burger was voted top veggie burger in Cincy for 5 years. That solidified it. My friend isn't vegetarian and we ordered a burger each, no sides. It was sooo good. And filling. I agree it is one of the best I've had. We sat at the rooftop bar and it was gorgeous. Bartender service was great and friendly. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Veggie burger-great balance of flavors. Highly recommended! - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Exploring OTR and this was our favorite! Bartender was friendly, menu had tons of delicious sounding options and atmosphere was lively and fun! We ordered a pesto layered dip of some sort and it was delicious (see pic). Husband had a Cuban he loved and I ate every bite of my burger. Highly recommend! read more

Krueger's Tavern - Pesto layered app! It was delicious!! - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We had dinner tonight to celebrate a friend's birthday and Krueger's went above and beyond to accommodate! They offered to hold our cake in the back for us until we were ready for it. And then they cut the cake for us and provided extra plates and utensils! Our waiter was friendly and took care of our group! This was my first time at the new location since they moved and it is beautiful! Well done Krueger's! We'll be back! read more

Nice food and ambience. The concept of being the first restaurant to sell canned beer is a bit boring but overall a good place to have lunch/drinks on the weekend. read more

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If you don't want a burger your options are very limited. I do really like the rooftop patio here. read more

Finally went for the first time after hearing good things and I was impressed. We started off with a couple of their signature cocktails which we're potent and tasty. Then came the food, I ordered the Italian sausage and my wife got the burger. Burger was delicious and the fries came with a ranch/horseradish mix that have an interesting twist. The sausage was insane, and tested fresh! Needless to say I'll definitely be back, another good spot in OTR. Next time I'll have to check out upstairs. read more

"Lebenslanger Schicksalsschatz is not something that develops something over time. It is something that happens instantaneously. It courses through you like the water of a river after the storm, filling you and entering you all at once. You fell it throughout the body, in your hands, in your heart, in your stomach, in your skin..." Look, I know Klaus was talking about Victoria, but he honestly could have been talking about my relationship with Kruegger's. Pros: - The restaurant is gorgeous, and the patio on the second floor is a quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle on Vine St. - The beer cheese and tomato jar are excellent appetizers. This is coming from a gal who doesn't even like beer cheese or tomatoes. - Their sausages are made in-house, and are quite tasty. The Italian is spiced well and very flavorful, and it pairs well with the polenta cake. - Being known for their burgers, they have a creative selection to choose from. I personally like the spicy burger the most. (Momma likes her hot sauce!) Cons: - The cocktail list is short and underwhelming. One time they were even unable to make a John Daly because they were out of lemonade. It doesn't matter though; when I came back to try it, I found a poor alcohol rendition of golfers' favorite cocktail. - They take items off the menu, not because they're out of season, but just because they feel like it. It was really a bummer when the gruyere dip and eggplant parm sandwich left the menu. I know a lot of people who were saddened to see the parm leave! - This menu does NOT travel well. I would certainly not recommend getting this delivered or taking out. The burger dries out easily and the fries are super soggy. As a Thunderdome brainchild, Kruegger's offers the type of service and food one would expect from this wildly successful restaurant group; even with all those positives, I still feel as though I don't have Lebenslanger Schicksalsschatz with Kruegger's. read more

Checked out Krueger's Tavern for the first time today and loved it. I'm a cheese lover, so my friend & I split the Gruyere Dip for an appetizer. It did not disappoint. Normally with appetizer dips, I find that there is not a sufficient amount of bread, pretzels, etc to go with the dip, but we were given about 10-12 toasted baguette slices which was perfect. I got the Gruyere Burger and my friend got the Krueger Burger with fries. Both burgers were excellent, although messy to eat. Definitely need a fork and knife on backup to finish up any toppings that may have fallen off. The canned beer selection was great. I got the Founders All Day IPA, one of my favorites. Next time I go, I'll definitely try one of the house made sausages! read more

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I'll make this easy for you. They make their own sausage. They ground their own beef for the burgers. They make their own bloody Mary mix. They have a rooftop bar and dining area. If you're not here already, you're a darn fool. Ps. Katie rocks!!! read more

Krueger's Tavern - Rooftop bar and dining area. - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I wish I wasn't being such a cheap-o that night, I should have ordered the $4 fries! I anticipated this. The Krueger Burger. In all it's glory. I'd literally dreamed of this. As a primary vegetarian, I dreamed a 6lb burger on a grill with the most perfect, grilled, and butter bun cap. I saw the mounds of cheese and then the dream panned to the grill where the grease was bubbling and a spatula was spreading it's goodness across the grill. Was this my time? My body was telling me no, but my mind was telling me YEEEEAAAASSSSS! I googled Best Burgers in Cincinnati and was pleased to find this baby. This Big Mac look alike with finely shredded lettuce, an in-house Island sauce, it was the Challah bun that drove me in. Krueger Burger, here we come...6 years in absence, you will be mine. Well, it was mine...about 3 nights ago. I have to be excited when I write these reviews. There was NOTHING distinguishable about this $9 burger. Other than hats off for an in-house ground meat (they also offer sausage), the burger was bland of seasoning. It was very one-note, I don't eat McDonald's but I'd have been quite as pleased with a $4.50 Big Boy. At first bite I was expecting the same flavorful greasiness to spew out of the meat. What I received was dull. The most disappointing thing was also the most anticipated, that pound of lettuce centerfield- it was wilted, brown, clear, and confusing. There was nothing fresh about it. I was hoping the lettuce would bind everything together, instead it reminded me of old water. Cheese, what cheese? I requested extra sauce and pickles, they were kind about this and placed them on the side. I would have been okay with them putting them on, though this was a very nice touch. The sauce was tasty in all it's extraness; 'twas a very mild thousand-island dressing. The bun was what I thought and more. I ordered this for carryout and I'm glad I did! It was so crowded on a Friday night, the Vine Strip is pretty awesome. It's great to see Downtown booming! I called in 25 minutes early, when I arrived I decided I wanted fries but the bartender was unsure of the wait, "in a crowd like this" Eh. If he had cared more to check, I would have waited. But.... çest la vie! I wouldn't eat in on a night like this because I enjoy hearing myself dine. The takeout was presented well and carried well. In house, the burger presentation was beautiful. Would I come back? No, thank you. But here's 0.5 of a star more on good faith the malt vinegar fries with aioli are bomb~ read more

This place is delivering consistently excellent service and delicious food. I keep coming back for Cuban sandwich (my favourite) and the asparagus with some mysterious lemony kick. The burger is also very good, simple yet delicious. The bar upstairs, at the patio, offers a great view on Vine and I enjoy to sip a beer and people watch there. One of my favorites in Cincy! read more

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Stopped in here for a drink and a quick bite to eat. Ended up getting the soft pretzels and beer cheese. I added sausage into the cheese. It was amazing. I wasn't there for long but I liked the atmosphere and the menu looked good! If you're in OTR, stop in and explore the menu. read more

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Had a great lunch with my papa where we split the Cuban and Italian sausage. We also had the hot beer cheese, and I agree with others that mentioned pretzels would be sooooo much better. The Italian sausage dish was actually more filling than expected due to the accompaniments which were delicious. I'm big, so I wish there was just about another half of a sausage. The Cuban was good as well, but served a little lukewarm and could use more of the mustard. The meat was cooked perfectly though! Overall, great lunch and good value! read more

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Good bar food. Plentiful seating. Helpful bartender and nice prices. Got two glasses of wine and a veggie burger - WHICH WAS LIFE CHANGING. Had a beet and grain base, was moist but had a crispy sear on the outside and the malt vinegar aioli for the wonderful fries should be bottled and sold. Done and done. read more

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Bar service fabulous!!! Staff awesome!!! Food good, menu not so much!! Sandwiches for dinner... really?? There is this beautiful spot on Vine in OTR that serves ONLY sandwiches as mains for dinner!! Oh no, don't get me wrong, I love foie gras baguettes or lobster rolls, but here it's chicken club, (no bacon btw) and burgers!!! I'm a neighbor, and supporting our hood, but those guys need to rethink their menu!! read more

I chose Krueger's for dinner earlier this week thinking I hadn't been there before, but as soon as I walked in, I realized I had been there a couple months ago. The best thing about Krueger's is the atmosphere. The bar is absolutely gorgeous with the mirror behind the shelves. Staff are phenomenal. They are super friendly and attentive, and they help each other. I really want to love the food, but I find myself liking it instead. On both occasions, I ordered the Bleu Gruyere burger, and both times I found myself wondering, "Where's the (Bleu) cheese?" I've observed that people tend to love or hate Bleu cheese. I happen to love it, so I expect to taste it. There was absolutely no hint of Bleu cheese on that burger either time. Outside of that fatal flaw, the burger itself was good. This time, Paul ordered the Bacon burger and enjoyed it. We split an order of fries. I am thrilled that they season them with pepper, but the fact that they were served at room temperature was a let down. I changed the number of stars from three to four multiple times while writing this review. It's really a 3.5 rounded down to a 3 because the food is what matters most to me. read more

I stopped in here for a bite to eat before grabbing drinks and playing games at 16--Bit. it was early Saturday afternoon, and they were busy, but there was still a table upstairs available. We were looking for kind of a light lunch, so we just got the fries and beer cheese along with a gin-based cocktail, but we left plenty full. The food was tasty, and it is definitely a place I look forward to returning to. read more

This was a really great find! It is also really close to the streetcar. They have a great kids menu with items ranging from $2-4. My husband and I both had burgers are they were SO yummy! We also got the beer cheese and I highly recommend. Our server was so sweet and lovely! read more

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This is one of the gems in OTR. I was very glad to see the Thai Meatballs back on the menu. An excellent appetizer to begin your experience at Krueger's Tavern. I always have to get the Simple Kale Salad and the Spicy Burger. These two items never disappoint. The service is excellent. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Our dinner here tonight was beyond fantastic. The atmosphere at Krueger's is top notch. Taylor helped us through the menu and made sure that we tried all of the classics. She was attentive and clearly cared about our experience. We will definitely be back for another go-around. One of Thunderdome's finest and I hope everyone that visits experiences her service. read more

Yes yes yes! Another amazing place of the owners of Bakersfield and The Eagle, another stroke of genius. Couldn't be happier that the only place on Vine St. with the amazing second floor and a terrace belongs to them. We were told that the terrace is under reconstruction now, cannot wait to see it with an after-Lavomatic lift! About the visit: I rate the whole experience as 5, mainly due to the INCREDIBLE servers. We had a pleasure of being taken care of by Sydney, very knowledgeable, full of suggestions, polite and very kind. Such an investment in training the staff will definitely pay off! The General Manager was kind enough to open us the door 5 minutes before opening time, since we were standing in the rain outside :) He came and check on us during the meal, very nice! I loved the interior, very sleek and modern, good lightning (intimate yet possible to read the menu), good logo, attention to details, the grey-brown furniture balanced with vivid green living vertical wall garden. The menu is simple and clear, American classics with German twists. I especially loved their take on Caesar's salad: greens with schnitzel! Lots of home made 'wuerst', sandwiches, salads, all the options in the range of 8-9 dollars! Most of the dishes (if not all) served on wooden boards, portions are filling. The Cuban sandwich was really good, however the chicken club sandwich was a bit cold and dry. Next time I will definitely order something else. Asparagus was grilled to perfection, served with a very interesting creamy lemon sauce. Unfortunately, French fries were served beautifully, but tasted like the ones from McDonald's, made of some sort of puree, not the best if you ask me. In general, amazing place and affordable dinner options! Tried their gin and juice, felt like Snoop Dog, happy! read more

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I visited here a couple of times. The first, I was with friends during Fan Fest and OTR was quite busy. We'd already walked in two places that had at least a half hour wait. But this place sat us right away. We weren't starved, but we needed a snack. Both sets of couples decided to just split a burger - one covered in bacon and cheese, the other covered in cheese, bacon and more cheese. All the burgers come with two patties, both of which are on the slim side and cooked well done. It was the perfect amount of food, not a bad price and a pretty decent burger. The rest of their menu looked pretty good as well, so I would love to try it again when I have a bigger appetite. On the second visit, I returned with my father and grandfather one evening. It was busy and had about a 30 minutes wait. We all tried different sausages and quite enjoyed ourselves. The grub is good and I'd like to sit on their roof-top patio some time, so I will definitely return! read more

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Went here on a Saturday afternoon, and it was sort of busy. We got a spot on the rooftop, which was super gorgeous, and was like a mini escape the way they had set it up with their interior design and furniture. Almost all wood, and beautiful mood lighting set up through out the roof top bar and the restaurant. It felt like a New York set up with its busy stair case which is shared with the staff. A little hectic because the kitchen it located right at the stair case and servers/food runners going up and down as well as their customers. Bathrooms are also on another level down stairs which is tucked behind/under the stair case that goes upstairs. The experience was new so it was exciting. Our waitress was super slow at getting our drink orders, getting the drinks, and getting the check. It took at least 30 minutes to get our order and another 20-30mins for our drinks/food (and we only ordered apps). Their drink selection is fantastic, and the server was nice. It was busy, so I couldn't blame the slow service too much with just two servers on the rooftop bar. We got the kale salad, and beer cheese. I wasn't fan of the beer cheese with soft white/rye pieces of bread. The dip it self was good, but the bread was much too light and rye gave it a unpleasant taste. Would be better with pretzel bread or something heavier and not rye. Kale salad was really good, fresh, creamy like dressing. We got a bucket of beer, which is $2 off! They had my fave Stiegl Radler, a shandy with grapefruit juice/soda mixed with beer. Fruity, and refreshing for the summer's hot heat! It would be three stars, but the atmosphere and people around us gave it 4 stars. I would like to see my experience next time and try more food, and update my review :) read more

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Great diverse menu for large groups that are unsure what they want to eat. Upstairs patio and friendly staff. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I do not really ever plan on going to krueger's. Everything is so busy around OTR, that they seem to not have an obnoxious waiting time. I really want to love this pace, it has a nice decor with the moss walls, and nice rooftop patio right above vine street, but the food is just OK. The beer cheese creamy and you can taste the beer, but the pretzels are usually dry and crumbly. The kale salad was ok. The lemon vinaigrette delivers just tartness that over powers any saltiness from the cheese or breadcrumbs. I would like the addition of sweetness to cut the tartness. The burgers here are large and messy, but the challah bread that it comes on is dry and crumbly like the pretzels. I think I drink two glasses of water just for the bread. When you are in OTR and tired of 2 hour waits, then krueger's is a nicely decorated spot to grab some beer, bourbon, and burgers without breaking the bank read more

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Kreuger's is still one of my go-to spots and I wanted to write an updated review for the consistent positive experiences I've had when I come here. I've searched far and wide for the best vegetarian burgers in Cincinnati, and Kreuger's holds first place. You can tell that it's made fresh and even the burger patty itself is beautiful (it's purple from beets, I assume). This is a great place to go during the warm months on their rooftop patio with a few friends, good food, and a pitcher or two of their mixed drinks to share. read more

Got in here before the opera a couple weeks ago. It was my first time and I had a bacon burger. They do a double-patty setup which is delicious. The bacon and cheese were great. The bun is intense. I started out trying to eat the top and bottom, but ended up just knife&forking the bottom and the goods. I got the fries to go with it, and they were salty, but very delicious. Abby got the Italian sausage, and loved it. I didn't try any, so I can't speak to it myself. We split the beer cheese before dinner and I loved the way it was served in a crock like a fondu with bread chunks for dipping. It was quite tasty! A manager swung by our table several times, and we were well looked after. The food was good, the service was good. This was a solid dining experience. I would certainly recommend it! read more

Krueger's Tavern - Bacon burger! Awesome! - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Absolutely excellent burgers. I got the Spicy burger which was ok. My son got the bacon burger- it was above average. But the real star was their bleu gruyere- EXCELLENT!! Very moist,juicy and flavorful. Service was prompt and staff were friendly. Will definitely come back !!! read more

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Krueger's was really good. We started with the tomato pesto jar and holy cow did this blow both my husband and I away. It's the optimal mixture of fresh, sweet, creamy and savory and we basically inhaled the whole jar. I got the veggie burger, and was overall very pleased-- I wouldn't call it the best veg burger of my life, but it was a solid one. Husband got the blue gruyere burger, and really enjoyed it. Side of fries were also very good. Really enjoyed our meal here! read more

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Krueger's is easily one of my favorite restaurants in OTR. The location provides an urban/downtown feel, and the rooftop patio on a summer evening is great. You can't go here without trying the Hot Beer Cheese appetizer, made with local Rhinegeist beer! The burgers are consistently fresh and delicious as well. read more

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Great atmosphere, love the top seating just a bit cold. Meatball sandwich was also really good as well as the Krueger burger. Great service!! Def be back! read more

Krueger's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

So regentrified, people are inhaling Kale salad. The service was slow af ... because he's working the bar and our table, so take a guess they were more focused on working the bar. Tips didn't matter to them. Meat is ground in-house. Burger was juicy and well seasoned Fries were fresh kinda reminiscent in and out fries. Shhhh don't tell them..lol read more

Delicious specialty cocktails and great service This was a stop on one of my bar crawls and while I only had one drink I was very impressed. My boyfriend and I sat outside at the only table that was outside. It was a beautiful day. Our waiter was great and very attentive! I highly recommend the lemonade and Tito's drink. read more

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