A very nice trendy place in a busy part of town. I rarely make it to this part of town anymore and I kind of see why lol.. $8 for parking? geez. Krueger's in a very nice place. It has a rustic/homely sort of feel. the hostess was very friendly and helpful. My wife and I sat on the roof top since it was a very pleasant afternoon. it's a little smaller up there than I expected.. it's kind of an indoor outdoor space and the view is just "OK". the food was kind of mixed for us. The pesto in a jar was great and the pretzels with beer cheese was fantastic! I'd definitely come back for those alone. I also had a Bloody Mary (it comes with a side glass of beer.. I think it was Coors).. it was good but.. I'm not a huge drinker. I think it could of used a little more vodka though. for my main dish I had the Krueger burger and a side of fries to split. The burger reminded me a lot of a frisch's burger.. it's good but it's nothing to rave about either. My wife had the Roast Chicken Club.. she said it was just ok.. the chicken had almost a powdery texture. she ended up only eating half of the sandwich. she enjoyed everything else though. read more

The food was fantastic. I loved the spicy burger, but recommend the slaw on the side. The ambiance is really awesome inside.

They're known for their burgers here but honestly my favorite thing is the chicken BLT salad. It's SO good and comes with a hearty portion of chicken. When I got it this time it was literally in a bowl of fried chicken. So good! The atmosphere is great with a wonderful beer selection! One of my favorites in OTR - just need to get there during the summer to take advantage of their awesome rooftop patio! read more

The fries are amazing here. The rooftop bar is so adorable. It's a great place to hang out and munch on snacks while enjoying the nice night and drinks. Drink prices are really reasonable here. We got 2 pitchers to share with our party of 10. Great value! read more

Consistently the best burger and sausage I've had. Fun atmosphere, our bartender Andrea is all about service, the kitchen dudes are beyond helpful and informative about their perfectly executed food. read more

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

I've always been a big fan of Krueger's for the food and because they carry casamigos blanco. After lunch today I realized how consistently awesome the service is at Krueger's Tavern. My waitress, Amy, was so on top of things and extremely kind/friendly. Total Rockstar! read more

I feel like I have been to Krueger's enough times now to do a fair review. First let me start by saying that when you dine at a Thunderdome restaurant, and Krueger's is no exception, be prepared for the service to be above and beyond. These guys know how to hire and train a staff like no other restaurant group I have ever seen. (Please come do my hiring!) But as most people know, you go for the food -- you stay for the service. Here are my pro tips for dining at Krueger's: - Sit on the rooftop patio. It is one of my favorites in the city. Especially on a warm summer night overlooking the streets of OTR. - Order the classic American burger or the eggplant parm. The burger is classic and simple and we needed that in OTR. Honestly that is how I like my burgers and this is quickly becoming one of my favs. - Get any of their house made gin cocktails. Every. single. one. is refreshing and delicious. (And every time I am here it makes me think of the Always Sunny episode in the gin bar LOL) - Split the beer cheese app with friends. Agree with the other reviewers the bread is not great, I would prefer pretzels, but the beer cheese is delicious and I love the idea of sharing this app with friends fondue style. - The Arnold Palmer pitcher is where it's at! And they fresh squeeze their lemonade. For around $25 bucks you can't beat it. Again, great for sharing with friends. If you are reading this review because you are trying to book a table for large parties, this is your best bet in OTR. No they don't take reservations, but no one in OTR does. If you get there at 5-6pm you can almost count on it that they will have a table for you. This is usually the place I recommend to out of towners when they first get to Cincy because the wait is not obnoxious and there truly is nothing better than a burger and a craft beer on this patio. A wonderful and much needed addition to OTR. read more

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Hey Yelpers! I gotta say... I'm a fan of OTR establishments in Cinci. I come here once a year and am always trying new places. The bacon burger is delicious. It's a great size and oh so satisfying. Plus, the French fries with aioli are a treat. Though I think each person should get their own portion cuz you'll want to have more. I've eaten lotsa burgers in OTR and this place is my favorite. read more

Krueger's is one of the more spacious options in OTR and they have an amazing rooftop bar! They have majorly renovated since the previous occupants (RIP Lavomatic) and the changes look great. I love the moss on the walls and totally want to do it in my house. Krueger's specializes in burgers and house-made sausages, but my favorite is their beer cheese. It is served hot in a cast iron skillet with pretzels. It used to come with a harder type of bread and I think the pretzels were a great improvement! My husband always enjoys his burger and often wants to go back for another soon after. They have an extensive selection of canned beers and only 1 on draft (Coors Banquet usually). I like that they have them all listed on a menu with the price, IBU and ABV so you know what you're ordering. I do wish they listed their seasonal beers though so I didn't have to ask the server each time (who sometimes seems annoyed). They also feature several cocktails, both in single servings and pitchers. My favorite is the Western Row which is a beertail (beer + cocktail). You basically get an almost full can of Madtree Happy Amber with it...2 drinks in 1! The service has been quite hit or miss for us at Krueger's. Generally it has been great, but a few exceptions rubbed me the wrong way. The rooftop bar seems to be where a majority of the issues have occurred. We have dealt with rude bartenders and one that appeared high on drugs. I can't wait until the weather warms up again so we can grab a bite to eat on this beautiful rooftop, but I hope the service issues up there improve. read more

An overall great experience at Krueger's! Walked in on a week night around 6 and got seated right away. Friendly staff, attentive waitress, and great food made for a fantastic dinner. We started off with the pretzels and beer cheese and it was fantastic. Plenty of pretzels and cheese so if you have 3-4 people it'll work. I had the Bacon burger and it was amazing. Cooked perfectly, great bun, and astounding pickles. Seriously. The homemade pickles were unreal. My girlfriend had the chopped salad and added chicken. I had a taste and liked it. She said it was really good. She also tried the John Daly and enjoyed it. They had a great beer selection as well. We will definitely be back! read more

Looks like I'm not in the Krueger club.......look at all the 5's?! For me Krueger's was good, but nothing to write home about. The decor is straight out of every other restaurant in OTR. Hippy cool, a bit industrial. Ehh, I've seen it before. As far as the food, at least I can admit that it is good! I've had several of the sandwiches and have to say that they are probably the best of everything on the menu.....or at least for me who is less of a wurst fan. I loved the cuban!!! But other than that, there were a few things that were a miss. 1. If your going to serve beer cheese, for the love of god, at least serve it with a pretzel! Your soft bread just didn't do it for those at my table who wanted to scoop the cheese out. I seriously considered walked down to Bretzel to get one. 2. Every time I've been they've been out of at least one beer I want. If you need to have a seasonal menu or a special beer menu, DO IT! Don't get my hopes up and then firmly let me down...... Rant, and bad writing over...... read more

Just stopped by on opening day and everything was still fantastic! We went up to the rooftop area this time and it's incredible up there. I'll definitely be coming here all the time now that winter has left us!! The hostess and servers were all extremely friendly, just like last time I visited. We tried a few more things on the menu - the gruyere cheese dip, a side of asparagus, and the eggplant parm sandwich. It could've been the bourbon in my belly, but I was impressed with everything. They gave us extra bread for the gruyere dip which was nice - the bread for that dip is crispy and seasoned with black pepper. Even the asparagus was pretty damn delicious (it had an amazing lemon butter sauce and was sprinkled with parmesan). Come to Kruegers and check out their awesome roof and great menu!! read more

3.5 but rounding up because I think our next visit will be a solid 4. We went at lunching a weekday so we couldn't sample the drunk section. The beer cheese was very tasty but the bread was a bit on the stale side. The burger was very tasty. It was not a no-frills burger or a pretentious burger but more a grown up fast-food burger. Think Big Mac but made of real ingredients. The house made pickle that came with it was fabulous! We also have Lincolnshire sausage. The potatoes that it was served on were very tasty with Guinness braised onions. The sausage itself had a very odd flavor. It was off putting. The fries were pretty good and the malt vinegar aioli was awesome! We will be back to try the other sausages. The service was quite good our server was knowledgeable and funny. read more

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One of my favorite places in OTR. It is a very welcoming and unassuming place. The food is good - I really found the burgers to be of good quality. Cooked as ordered so yeah you can get a medium rare burger that does not get cooked medium well. That alone gives Kruger's high marks in my book. I love the upstairs outdoor seating. It's comfortable and you feel like you have some privacy. I don't like the high bar stools at the tables inside upstairs I advise trying to avoid- they are uncomfortable. Look this is above average bar food so if you enjoy that kind of food this is your place. Of course they have plenty of adult beverages - yeah - however a big kudos to them on this point. I have ordered non alcoholic drinks on occasion and was treated the same. I find some serves / restaurants kind of blow you off if you are not drinking- not here. read more

Best Bean Burger in town! So delicious and you will not be hungry after. For apps, you need to start with the beer cheese and the pesto jar. Both are amazing and pair perfectly together. They have a great selection of beer and liquor. If it is nice out, I highly recommend sitting upstairs on the outdoor patio. read more

I came here for a drink because I was waiting for a table at The Eagle (as per usual), and I had never been in Krueger's before. I'm so glad I decided to stop in here! I love that there is a good craft beer selection here. My fiance was basically in heaven because he is a huge craft beer drinker, and they had so many options that he hadn't tried yet. The bartenders were very knowledgeable and willing to teach you more about the different options. I was intrigued by the beer cocktails at the bottom of the menu. Beer + Cocktail sounds like fun, right? It was great. I got the Western Row, which has Mad Tree Happy Amber, Four Roses, orange bitters, lemon, and cucumber for $12. The drink was very light and refreshing, and they gave me the whole can of Mad Tree, so I even had half a beer leftover after I finished my cocktail! I'm a lightweight, and I was feeling it after that one drink. For a snack, we ordered the HOT BEER CHEESE (come on...is there a sexier phrase in the English language than "hot beer cheese"?). This is basically a fondue made with cheddar, Rhinegeist Cougar (another beer favorite), and spices. The cheese was super tasty and served warm with a heater underneath, but I didn't really like the rye bread served with it...I thought it distracted from the cheese and that it tasted better with the white bread. The service was great and the atmosphere is awesome. I even heard some guys say that they didn't even have to wait for their tables! This is definitely somewhere you should check out. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Hot beer cheese dip is so good! - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I was referred to this place by the owner of Bakersfield OTR. I didn't like how crazy it was over there so he suggested this place. What a big change! Mind you, I came on a Weekday afternoon and not in the evening. The place was cute and had a great open-ish roof patio. I absolutely loved this feature. Our waiter, Joe, was a great sport. My friend was having fun and Joe played along. It has been a while since I was there but I believe I had the lentil soup, really good and a club with avocados. It was really tasty and fresh. I don't normally get avocados in this part of the world (a bit spoiled) but thought I will have a go at it and very pleased with it. The peppery fries were yummy and the selection of beer was diverse. I had a great time at this place and can't wait to come again and again. Thank you for the suggestion! read more

Dank food, dank vibe, heated patio was a nice touch too. My buddy puked on the floor after New year's Eve and they welcomed me back with open arms and open heart. read more

I am becoming a believer! I wanted to update my previous review. I've been here twice more since coming for the first time. Both times the bartenders have been GREAT! Justin is super friendly, stays on the move, but also keeps up multiple conversations. And I believe Leah? is the other great one I encountered. Food has been great each time. The Cuban, Club, Burger are all good options. Sometimes first impressions are not the best, but that didn't stop me! Kruegers is a go! read more

This is a cool locally owned bar in OTR with incredible burgers. They grind the meat in house with no BS or fillers. A little pricey in my opinion of food and drinks but not outrageous for that area. They have a nice big bar area offering cocktails and local craft beer. (mostly in cans) That's their thing. OTR has lots of great options but this is the best I have found for a burger. The fries are pretty damn good too. read more

Highly recommend the cuban sandwich and the house made gin. If you're feeling crazy go for the beer cheese which is made with local Cincy beer! Be sure to get there early or be prepared to wait a while for a seat! read more

The atmosphere is fun and the beer selection is great. My chicken club was delicious with avocado, bacon and green beans on it with garlic aioli. It was a good choice for a birthday celebration. Our entrees for the nine of us came out in a weird order a little bit at a time but the servers were great and attentive anyway. We honestly weren't complaining as we enjoyed the food and drinks. We even thought the food came out really quick considering it was a busy Saturday night at six pm. The gm Patrick was great in making sure we were okay and apologized for the delay in sides. We told him things were great. He later came back and took care of our entire food order. That was completely unnecessary and unexpected. You can tell he cares about patron experience at this little place in OTR. We will definitely be back. Please check this place out. It's a winner. read more

Update: Yes. The burgers. I just- I need to- I can't- it's... Yes. The burgers. I went here a while back for carry out and was like, "Hmmm... This is pretty good. I'd 3-star this biz." But I refrained from that initial review because I hadn't yet had a chance to experience the interior of this place. So I was like, "Yeah Levi, you should wait until you experience the interior of this place." So I go there today with my oldest son. Eldest son? The one that was born first. And he's like, "I'm gonna have the bacon burger." And I was like, "I'll have the sausage." My son is wise. The sausage was good. It was perfectly cooked, and the onions on top were very well seasoned. The potatoes were a little over-the-top for me on the savory scale, but over-all I was like, "This is a very good dish." And then my kid, being a carnivore, was inhaling his burger, but I was able to snipe a couple bites. And I was like, "Damn! I should have gotten a burger!" And then my son told me to watch my language. So, get the burger, sit on the roof, listen to your kids. read more

The atmosphere and location are great for this restaurant. It's within a stone's throw of many bars and restaurants in OTR. The lighting is moody and elegant. The food was fine for the most part. I ordered the Krueger Burger which came out drier than I would have wanted. I wasn't asked how well I wanted my cooked, as apparently that means they cook theirs all well done. The burger was otherwise tasty enough. I would have wanted to sit outside on the second floor but it was understandably slightly cold, and it had rained a significant amount earlier in the day. While far from the best burger I've had, this restaurant is a decent starting point for a night out in OTR. read more

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The customer service was great! Very friendly and helpful. We went on a Wednesday afternoon and there wasn't a wait for a table. I got the bacon burger. They put a lot of mayo on the sandwich, so much so that it was very overwhelming. They were so nice to remake it for me, and did so quickly! I didn't like there there wasn't a side included with the burger. It was an additional $4 for fries. The burger was $9, which was very reasonable! Usually places include a side with their burgers/sandwiches. read more

First time coming here and it won't be the last. My boyfriend and I came in on a night where the restaurant we wanted to eat at was too busy and it was a perfect accident. We ordered the house burger and it was delicious. Not only was the simplest burger great, we ordered the most AMAZING cocktails. I ordered the gin and cucumber cocktail called Southside Fizz while my boyfriend ordered a bourbon based cocktail called Lambrusco Sour .... once I swallowed the Southside Fizz in what felt like less than a minute, I instantly ordered my second cocktail of freshly squeezed lemonade and home brewed called a John Daly.... again AMAZING. The atmosphere was a "hipster" and rustic feel with an awesome upstairs patio -perfect for a date night. If your someone who is trying to avoid the OTR crowds and don't feel like waiting for a table, this is the place to be. read more

Rooftop party! My wife and I had the pleasure of being the first guests seated on the patio when it opened on Reds Opening Day 2015. And from the start, we both loved the ambience. The string lights, brick, and view of Vine street makes for a fantastic drinking and eating experience. The beer and drink list is top notch, featuring a ton of local beers, some pretty awesome mixed drinks, and my wife and my favorite, themed buckets of beer. Feeling hoppy? Order a bucket of IPAs. Want to go dark? They've got a bucket of stouts and porters. You can even mix and match your own buckets of beer to fit whoever is in your party at the time. The interior of the restaurant is a little cramped. Because of this, Krueger's isn't the best place to go if you've got a group of four or more. If you're here, you're definitely going to want to sit on the patio. It can be a bit of a wait, especially if you're in a group, but it's worth it. I've never had a bad experience inside the restaurant, but the experience of sitting on the patio can't be beat. Last but certainly not least, the food. It's clear that the kitchen at Krueger's is inspired. By what, I'm not sure, as the cuisine is sort of all over the place, but it works! There's something on the menu for everyone. Definitely try the gruyere dip. The Cubano is also the best in the city. I had the italian sausage the last time I went, and that was a fantastic dish as well. Go check out Krueger's! It's an experience a little different than others in OTR, and that's a good thing. read more

Not A bad place to go when everybody else is completely packed! The one thing this place does have going for it is the rooftop bar. That is a great draw and something that nobody else in OTR has. The drink menu is pretty bland, however they do have a full bar downstairs. If you're a beer drinker this definitely isn't a problem for you they have your atypical regulars. I just had the bacon cheeseburger when I was there and I must say it was amazing. Definitely one of the best burgers I've had in a while. The place has a nice feel to it pretty good ambience in for the most part very spacey for when it comes to most OTR bars so that was pretty surprising. Overall not a bad place to come check out. My friend had the sausage and mashed potatoes. It looked a little odd at first however she said it tasted really good so I suppose I jar that maybe next time! Also the prices here aren't too bad however all the food is ala cart. read more

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I've been spending time in Cincy lately, for a not-so-fun reason. But at least it gave me a reason to check out some different places. My dad and I stopped in to Krueger's for a quick dinner before driving back to Columbus- we were blown away. First of all, the only negative: I was pretty disappointed by the beer cheese dip that everyone raves about. Before I even tried it, I was bummed that they menu said it was served with rye and then it came with pretzels. I mean, I like pretzels and all, but at least let me know that's what's coming? The cheese was not smooth, and really just kind of bland. Ok, 2 negatives- the music is way too loud. But whatever. We each ordered one of their house-made sausages. WHOA! These things are fantastic. So much flavor! I had the sausage that is served over colcannon, which was a bonus. MMMMM. We loved it so much, that when we came back down a few days later, we took the whole family for my birthday dinner. Everyone loved their food. Oh, and we got the other cheese dip, and that one was a winner. Great beer list as well, and very good cocktails. I'll be back next time I'm in Cincy. read more

Krueger's Tavern has excellent snacks and appetizers. Most of the snacks have a health-related theme with listings such as faro (a grain similar to quinoa), mashed potatoes with kale and Guinness-soaked onions, or white bean hummus on toasted baguettes. Their drink menu mostly consists of ales and lagers with some listings of wines or cocktails. Their enjoyable rooftop patio (that's sandwiched between brick walls) has beautifully maintained wood flooring and simple, contemporary bar dining tables. We had a lovely view of the contemporary design apartment facing us. Our friendly waiter checked on us several times and helped us with some of the menu choices. I really enjoyed visiting here during the evening and savoring the mashed potatoes with kale after taking a leisurely walk around OTR. I would definitely visit again to try out their drinks and other uniquely healthy snacks. read more

A victorious feeling when you finally get a table at Krueger's - let me tell ya. We shared the pretzels and beer cheese (with extra pretzels as recommended) and for 3 of us that was plenty (even had leftovers). Pretzels = divine, INCREDIBLE even. Beer cheese = sadly, subpar. I really wanted to love it more but I honestly it was okay at best, a bit runny and not the most flavorful. I ordered the bacon burger - bacon was delicious and burger was cooked perfectly. I do think they could be a little more generous with the seasoning of the patties - but overall very good. A side of fries was shared and they were also divine. Overall, good experience - not sure I'll be running back for the burger specifically but rooftop bar is neat OTR spot. read more

So I've lived in Cincy for only six months, yet I think this is a highly recommended go-to spot for dinner for me! Start with their beer cheese and pretzel bread. YUMMMMO. Seriously! I mean it's legit good, but I will say there is just never enough bread for us to finish the cheese off :P I've had the bleu burger (apologies, I can't remember the name) and it was delicious. Their portions are a perfect size and you don't leave feeling overly stuffed. The flavor in my burger was the perfect balance of meat and bleu cheese. Sometimes I'll get a bleu burger where the cheese was just too much, but not here! The service is great too. Every time I've come here, the wait staff has been nothing but hospitable. Yay go Kruegers! read more

The Cuban sandwich here is something to write home about! It is by no means an authentic Cuban, but it isn't really trying to be. It is as satisfying as any hot sandwich can be. Krueger's offers plenty of great options in terms of burgers and sandwiches plus the overall feel of the restaurant is very nice. This place is popular, so expect to wait at peak dining hours, but it will be worth it. read more

I don't write reviews for the restaurants I eat at. This is actually my first one. I had to, because this burger is so damn good. I got the spicy burger. It had habanero Jack cheese, a habanero slaw, housemade pickles, and two patties. One of the best burgers I've had in a long time. The challah bun was excellent, and burger perfectly cooked. This burger is actually spicy, which was great. Nothing worse than ordering a spicy dish and it comes out bland. And order the fries! They're served with a salt and malt vinegar aioli, which is such a thoughtful condiment. This place is excellent, and the next time I'm in town I'll definitely be coming back to try a new burger. read more

Five stars for food. Three stars for service. The bacon burger, Cuban, fries, green beans and beer cheese were all delectable. We really, really enjoyed the food. Service was okay. Our server did not stop one time during the meal to see if everything was okay. (It wasnt; I needed something) Prices are a bit above average. Beer selection is nice. Canned beer is their thing. Appreciate that they accept reservations. read more

I have been twice and I have to say that I am a fan. Everybody was talking about the burgers so I had to try one and it was really good. The first time I came I split the spicy burger and the chopped salad with my wife as well as some fries. Now I am a huge spicy food fan and since most places do not actually serve spicy food I expected it to taste good but not to be spicy. The menu description said it came with ghost pepper jack cheese and habanero sauce. I still didn't believe it would actually be spicy. Then I took a couple bites and was proven wrong. It had me sweating and I like that. Everything about the burger was really good. The chopped salad that we split was also pretty good. It had mixed greens, roasted beets, goat cheese, candied pecans, and asparagus. I wasn't sure about a salad with candied pecans because I am not a big fan of them, but overall the salad was pretty good. The pecans were my least favorite ingredient but it wasn't bad in the salad and everything else about it was good. The fries were good on their own but the aioli they came with was really good and totally made them fantastic. The second time we came we both decided to have our own spicy burger and also ordered some sides. This time the spicy burger was still very good but it seemed a little different. It had slaw and spicy pickles and although I like the addition of the pickles and they were spicy, the burger overall didn't seem as hot. Now I might be crazy because there was only one week between the two times but I am pretty sure they changed the burger toppings. I still really liked the burger and the slaw was awesome but the decrease in spicy heat was a little bit of a disappointment. We had the fries with aioli again and they were still great. We also ordered braised fennel which came with olives and a polenta cake and it was awesome because I love fennel and polenta and olives. The bar also has a huge selection of craft beers but they are almost all served in the can; there are only two beer taps. They also have some nice cocktails like the Gin and Juice which is made with orange juice and the West Sixth Lemongrass Wheat beer. My wife really liked the Southside Fizz which had lime, mint, and cucumber with gin. I will definitely be back for the burger and drinks. read more

Krueger's Tavern - Fantastic fries, tasty braised fennel with olives and polenta cake, and a spicy burger....and a spicy lady! - Bars Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Everytime we come here we have a great experience and top notch food! Really love this place and will keep singing their praises. The staff is always very friendly and polite. I love that I never feel rushed there. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so we can get out on the rooftop deck. read more

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We were in town from Hawaii for the pats game and stopped by while checking out the city one day. If this wasn't the best burger I've tried!!!! My husband and I got the Krueger, it was the absolute BEST! So juicy and tasty! We got my baby a kids meal and even that was amazing! Service was super fast as well! Back home now in Hawaii and I bring up that tavern to my husband sometimes, and he agrees it was the best! Wish we could've stopped in again before we left but it was a short trip. If we're ever back, we're stopping here again! read more

Great burger! Don't sit upstairs, feels like a basement up there! Atmosphere is way better downstairs. Get a house burger! read more

A super fun place with a good burger, good Cuban and great kale salad. Joined friends on a Friday night and we were immediately seated - a shocker for a Friday night in OTR. Amazing beer menu, even if I did end up with a cider. It's been a cider summer for me. Had to try their burger after their strong review in Cincinnati magazine. It lived up to the review. A high-end Big Mac! Yummy and filling, although a bit messy. A side of fries and I was stuffed. Service was friendly and responsive. We'll be back. read more