Excellent Impossible burgers, love that they have a vegan one! Wish the dining room was a little more comfortable, it was really loud when we were there, even though it was an early dinner. read more

I love checking out new breweries that serve food. The menu was abbreviated but there were enough choices for the three of us to choose from. I saw loaded nachos, under "Shareables"; which is always a favorite. I was served the smallest order of "Shareable" nachos for $13. Not enough to share, not really enough for a main course.They were tasty though. My friend raved about her Grilled chicken sammy which seemed to be a fair size. The Pommes frites for $5 also tasty but small and not shareable. Didn't try any of the beers but the selection looked good. My daughter is moving to the area, I will recommend Nine Giant for a beer and a snack, but not for a meal. read more

Tried this place a few days ago. Beer was exquisite. They really know what they are doing. If your wanting food and one of their flagship beers go here, but I must say I really enjoyed visiting the fermentauriom which is just around the corner where they have their more experimental beers on tap. Either way you can't go wrong! read more

Nine Giant Brewing - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Excellent service, food, and beer. It gets crowded, so get there early if you want a place to sit.

Nine Giant has been on my radar for a while now. Rumor had it that they had one of the best burgers in all of Cincinnati. I've heard this claim from many newer places that have been popping up..a lot of the time it turns out to be false..but I was definitely interested in giving their burger a try. We came here early on a Saturday evening. The place was already pretty packed but we were able to secure two window facing seats in the corner. Always fun to people watch while dining out. Basically the drill here is that you grab a menu from the front, decide on your order, place your order at the bar, and then take a number to your seat and they bring you your food. Simple enough. We ordered the fried pickles as an appetizer and we both went with the grass-fed cheeseburger. My brother in law got it as is, I asked for the lettuce and tomato to be removed. They accommodated me on my request with no issue..afterwards I read that they get a little weird when you ask to alter their burger in any way..but they gave me no issue. I mean..I hate lettuce and tomato..if they would've refused I would've taken them off anyways..but again, they didn't make an issue out of the request. The atmosphere here was very chill. For some reason I expected the place to be a lot bigger..I dunno, with Giant in the name and all..but instead it was a pretty sleek smaller space. Nice feeling overall. Seeing how busy they got (especially by the time we were leaving), they could probably easily expand and still fill the place every night. Our pickles came out piping hot. They came with a dipping sauce that I would say closely resembled a tarter sauce. The pickles were great..very flavorful and juicy..the breading and dipping sauce drove the flavor level up even more. They were very good. It seemed like they might brine their own pickles there..or if not they just get really fresh pickles from somewhere. Either way..a very good and impressive appetizer. Our burgers came out soon after. I have to say..this burger lived up to the hype..it was seriously out of this world. The burger itself was thick and juicy..the bun was phenomenal..very soft..it encased the juiciness of the burger perfectly. The pickles, caramelized onions, and beer cheese went so well with the burger and bun..so much flavor. There was also an additional "secret sauce" thrown on there..and I gotta tell ya..whatever that sauce is it's pretty special and it makes sense that they'd want to keep it a secret. Just an amazing combination of flavor that come together and definitely make this burger one of the best in Cincinnati..easily. So yeah..highly highly recommend this place. It's so good and popular (for obvious reasons) that I would suggest getting there early in the evening or expect a wait. Trust me tho..it's worth it. If you're a beer drinker (which I am not) they seem to carry a huge selection of craft beers for your choosing..giving you even more reasons to check them out. For me tho..the burger..and fried pickles..are enough for me to return hopefully a bunch in the near future. read more

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Save Ferris may be my favorite sour ever. Light sour with a beautiful color and full of flavor. Food served here is extra tasty. The appetizer of fries topped with melted cheese, pork, scallions, verde sauce and red peppers... perfect blend to kick of the experience. Small brewery with big taste and lots of great drinks. read more

Nine Giant never disappoints! The food is phenomenal! Everything we have tried is delicious. They have a great beer selection as well. Safety precautions and social distancing enforced. The service is great! Everyone is super friendly. We love coming to grab food or even just a beer. read more

Nine Giant Brewing - Clam chowder and an IPA - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Nine Giant Brewing is on point. Welcoming vibes, excellent beer/cocktails, and the food is creative and delicious! Megan (Manager, or owner I assume?) was extremely helpful and knowledgeable; She was also a fantastic "tour guide," taking time out of her busy day to provide us with an informative, entertaining, and fun introduction to our first experience at NG. HIGHLY RECOMMEND NINE GIANT BREWING! read more

First time at the brewery, and the beer was great. Recommend the brain freeze IPA. Had a couple appetizers with the beers and they were good, The staff was great very helpful and selecting beers. Good layout at the brewery of seating, had no problem finding a seat and enjoyed it. Definitely recommend it and would go back again. read more

Nice, relaxed, good food and best roasted Brussels sprouts I've ever had ! Good beers too!

Nice place to stop in for pre-dinner drinks and apps or lunch when you're out and about. Will def go back.

I know this place is a brewery, but honestly their food stands alone. Don't get me wrong, the beers and bourbon slush we had tonight were good too. But the highlight was for sure the food!! read more

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Nine Giant is more than just a brewery. Nine Giant is also a gastro pub. It feels more like a restaurant than a brewery. While the menu isn't extensive, it is interesting. On top of their regular menu, there are two specials that change weekly. These aren't your everyday burger. With grass fed beef, tomato jam, caramalized onions, beer cheese, and secret sauce, the burgers at Nine Giant are elevated to another level. Even with all the moist toppings, the bun isn't soggy. The buffalo chicken sandwich was crisp, and juicy. There was a slight bit of spice. I wouldn't hesitate to order any other of their crispy chicken specials again. The frites were crispy on the outside while being soft on the inside. They were quite addictive. Children's options are also available. As others Yelpers have noted, flights are not available at Nine Giant. Half pours are available however. Nine Giant does not have a signature beer. They like to experiment within ten styles. This is awesome because there is always something new to try. If you find something you really like you may never get to enjoy it again. The beer wasn't really my thing. If we come back, it will be for the food. Parking is on the street. read more

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Great beer and one of the best burgers in town. French onion soup is incredible. Very friendly atmosphere and just an overall great experience every time. read more

Beers and food always on point. Good rotation with both as well. Some of the better Brussel sprouts in the city. Best grilled cheese anywhere. If the Italian beef is on the menu, it's a must get. read more

Yea Nine Giant is finally open in Pleasant Ridge! I first sampled one of their beers at a Soapbox Cincinnati event on local Cincinnati breweries at an event & loved the beer - Belgian & a Farmhouse ale at that event so I couldn't wait for them to open. I went on opening day & they were packed, line to the door and when we arrive they were out of half of the beers - yes we love local craft beer in Cincinnati don't we :) I went with the Django Belgian beer I had been waiting for since that tasting & it was so good on a hot summer day. The food coming out of the kitchen looked really good, but there were too many people there to sit & enjoy food. Found out from the owners the food is made from scratch daily, bread from 16 bricks & beers to pair with the food. Pleasant Ridge finally has their own neighborhood brewpub & the locals love it. Welcome finally Nine Giant & will be back soon! read more

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Great little brewery with a really stellar kitchen. They do a lot of amazing specials all week long.

We have been here at least 3 times, and every time food has been wonderful, we love the beer selection. There seems to be a beer for everyone's taste. I had the steak and potato bowl without jalapeños and it was terrific. The place is clean and staff is always friendly. read more

Excellent food, beer, and customer service. Friendly atmosphere. Definitely recommend this place.

Horrible service, bartenders totally rude with no customer service skills. It took forever to get our food because she forgot to put the order in and never came down to acknowledge the error or apologize for the long wait. The chicken tenders were over fried and super hard ( had to send them back and not order anything else) Felt a vibe when we sat at the bar,should have left then...Will definitely not being patronizing again. Could not send review without selecting 1star!! read more

Let's talk about this burger... It was Friday night and I wanted a burger. Fire up the Yelp app and what do I find? 42 mentions for the burger here. FORTY - TWO reviews mention this thing... Now, as most of you know, I am a simple kind of burger lady. I like a skinny griddled patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato yada yada. This burger is a Grass-fed Cheeseburger. The description: local grass-fed beef | tomato jam | pickles | lettuce | caramelized onions | beer cheese | secret sauce. And I have to again say, this did not get me excited. What if I wasted my Friday night calories on some fancy gourmet cheeseburger (and at $10 a pop I might add). BUT I decided to follow those 42 yelpers into battle and face my fears of finding a gourmet burger I actually like, and let me tell you... THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST BURGERS I HAVE EVER HAD. It surprised me in so many ways. First off the bun is crucial. It is buttered and grilled and the ratio of meat to bun is so so perfect. The patty itself is thick but remains very juicy (if you don't like greasy/juicy burgs - this one might not be for you). The beer cheese is salty and with each bite you can taste the brine of the pickle and the spice of whatever the secret sauce is WITH the saltiness of the beer cheese. I swear to god with each bite I was hoping for a miracle that this experience would never end... Needless to say - it lived up to the hype. Thanks to Yelpers for introducing me to this spot. I will be back when I am craving comfort food. For first timers a few meh's about this place: 1) It's pretty pricey, but now that I've had it, I think it's 100% worth it. But know going in a burger + fries will run you $15-16 bucks because it comes ala carte. 2) It's VERY busy so either expect a wait or find a ledge and set up shop with a beer while you wait for a table. Was a little annoyed that people were putting bags, coats etc. saving chairs when people were needing spots to eat. 3) When you get there you order everything at the bar. This seems fine for a brewery, but when we came it seemed like everyone here was more interested in eating than just coming in for drinks. Overall this spot is a huge win. A casual environment with some of the best upscale bar food I've ever had. read more

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I visited Nine Giant on a Friday night with my family that was passing through town. Every time my family visits, I try to take them somewhere different and unique to Cincinnati. Nine Giant was one of their favorite places they have been! The waitlist option is very helpful and I would definitely recommend doing this, especially if you are trying to go at a high-traffic time (Friday, Saturday night). We were able to add ourselves to the waitlist as we left my apartment, and as soon as we arrived and checked-in, we were brought to our table. The server was kind and had juuuust the right level of attentiveness (yes, it is possible to go overboard). Food came fast and we all enjoyed our meals. I had the Impossible burger and I was very pleased with my meal. I would love to return to Nine Giant soon with friends! read more

Little difficult to find. Parking was tough even on a Fri lunchtime. I bet on a weekend night it's a nightmare to find any parking at all. Shame because the place has decent ambience and good food albeit a little expensive. Fish and chips was outstanding but should be for close to $20 with tip&tax. Beer selection was the normal fare for a yuppie craft beer joint. Nothing outstanding. A solid dining choice. read more

Nine Giant Brewing - Belgian Blonde - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great food, great service!! Chicken sandwich and burger were both delicious. Harvest salad with chicken was gorgeous and delicious.

I LOVE Nine Giant! They are very fast when you order online and the service in the store is excellent. I love that tuesdays they do a different specialty burger, Wednesday's a different speciality chicken sandwich and something new every Thursday as well. Both the beer and the food are well worth it! read more

ound this place on Yelp and decided to check it out for lunch. Sadly we had to go back to work so didn't get a chance to try the beer. The place looks brand new and interior is modern and comfortable. We found metered street parking out front but otherwise I'm not sure where else to park. The menu was small but had something for everyone. Overall good and served within 15 minutes. I'm happy to see new restaurants moving into older neighborhoods. I need to come back to try the beer. read more

Nine Giant Brewing - Exterior - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

We enjoyed dinner picked up from here several times during our stay. The food was great! The ordering online was a bit tricky with my food allergies, but they were able to answer most questions with a phone call. The food was delicious, walking distance from our Air B&B, and a favorite of my brother and SIL. So glad we got to enjoy it too! read more

Nine Giant Brewing - Mediterranean salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Small but lively place to grab a delicious and unique selection of beer and chow down on some amazing food. the soft pretzel was delicious as were the burgers and fries. YUM! read more

I wish Baltimore had more breweries like Nine Giant. My relatives live in the area and recommended that we go here for a brew and some fried pickles. Immediately I was impressed by the friendliness of the bartenders and the delicious items available on the menu. The artwork and branding was also very trendy and cool. I ordered a beer called "Howling at Nothing" that was a black walnut porter. It was good and definitely had a walnut after taste. I sipped from a few other beers my relatives got and all were good. The fried pickles came out piping hot and once they cooled down, they were tasty. I would love to come back for a late night snack. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area again. read more

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best beer in Cincy with an equally good kitchen. great place for a date. just like heaven.... read more

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This spot is a banger. The best brussels sprouts I've had to date, really. Real down home locals kinda vibe, great food, great beer, quality ingredients, honest pricing. If your experience differs, you're just having a bad day bud. This brewery is solid. read more

Nine Giant Brewing - Peruvian Grilled Chicken Sammy, Parmesan Brussels Sprouts, & French Fries. - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great food and beers in the pleasant ridge area. Highly recommend visiting this place if you haven't before. Wednesday's are my favorite day to go as they have plinko. You pick your beer and then pick a plinko number 1-8 and you have a chance to get $5 taken off your beer price, $2 off, $3 and $0 off depending on your luck of the plinko! Food changes seasonally! read more

Nine Giant Brewing - California burrito!!! Enough food for 2 people and super delicious - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I went to Nine Giants on a date after we saw that Revolution was packed and we didn't want to wait. It turned out to be a cool spot for a date. As soon as we walked in we were able to find a small table to sit at. It was also right in front of their sign explaining the "Nine Giant" name. I love places with fun back stories! All of their beer is home made. I had one of their pale ales, I forget the name, but it was delicious. My date and I split a Rueben sandwich and a buffalo chicken sandwich. Both were fantastic. The buffalo chicken was crispy and had great flavors. The Rueben, one of my go to orders at any restaurant, was packed with meat and yummy. Overall a great place for dinner or if you just want to grab a couple drinks! read more

Nine Giant Brewing - Nine Giant Backstory - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Great beers, an awesome rotating menu that is its own excellent twist on bar food, and great neighborhood atmosphere. Nine Giant is a jewel of Pleasant Ridge. Swing by to grab a pint and dinner in the taproom by the open street-facing windows or easily do no-contact takeout & growler fills. Hugely recommend this spot for amazing brews and great staff. read more

Nine Giant Brewing - Take home beers - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Can't speak to the food, but the beer and service here are great!! Also really enjoy their Fermentorium located around the corner

Nice indoor and out fast service great tasting beer good quality meat and bread for the bun. A bit pricey for the burger and its size. read more

Nine Giant Brewing - The 9 giant burger. - Gastropubs Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Yup. That bUrger was Delicious. And so were the fries and homemade ketchup All sides are shareables so take a friend. I didn't. I still ate all the fries and wobbled to my car;) read more

Awesome beers, great staff. Friendly staff here for sure. They know their selection and can make great suggestions. Love the beer selection. I'm told it changes, so check out the website to see their latest choices. We've loved the ones we've tried. Their beer selection tends to be broader than most microbrews/gastropubs I've been to. Of course they have an IPA and an American-style lager....but also some interesting wheats, altbiers, Kolsch, saisons, Berliners, and dark ales. I love it. I have not had a chance to try to food. I've heard it's tasty. So far I've only been able to pop in for a drink or two when I've been here. Love the great atmosphere. The windows to the front of the building are opened up at night in the summer. Lots of great decor and a wood bartop. Highly satisfied! read more

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Nine Giants might be the best combination of beer and food in Cincinnati. It has it all. Although, they had a meatball sub on the menu the first time I went and it hasn't been on since. Seriously the best ever. Bring it back. read more

Me and my girlfriend dined in. Got some beers (IPA, a wheat and some berliners). Also got the bourbon smash cocktail. We split the chicken pesto sammie and steak fajita mac n cheese on a super relaxed sunday. Really chill music and atmosphere. Good service Everything was great. Would absolutely come back/recommend. read more