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    SOB Steakhouse

    4.3 (327 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Japanese crab cake and grilled oysters.
    Dave H.

    SOB Steakhouse was a great experience start to finish. You can tell right away they run a tight operation -- thoughtful welcome, attention to detail, and a place that just feels dialed in. The space itself has an eclectic, upscale vibe that adds to the overall experience. The food backed it up. We had the Japanese crab cake, grilled oysters, Baby Wedge (not so baby), and split the 16oz Wagyu ribeye with truffle butter. Sides were mushrooms and the potato mille-feuille -- that potato is a must-order. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and incredibly tender, and the crab cake was packed with large chunks of crab. The oysters were good, but everything else really stood out. Dessert was an espresso crème brûlée and finished the meal exactly how you'd want. Service was excellent. David took great care of us -- knew the menu, made good recommendations, and kept things moving without ever feeling rushed. The place was absolutely spotless -- from the dining room to the smallest details. Around $400 for two all in, and worth it for a special night out.

    Darling wife & I dined at SOB Steakhouse for the Dayton Restaurant Week last night (Thursday, 7/30/26). I chose SOB due to their creative menu options, hopefully making it worth the drive from Dayton to the Cincinnati area. Overall, I'd rate the experience as three stars out of five. The food was EXCELLENT. Wifey had the filet mignon, and I had the NY strip. Both were cooked to PERFECTION, were very tender, and had a wonderful flavor. Asparagus was crisp-tender. Wifey said the mashed potatoes were wonderful. I found the flavor quite good, but the consistency was a bit too dry. The lemon tart dessert was excellent. Nice presentation, wonderful flavor. We were only offered spoons to deal with the fairly tough/substantial crust. I managed, yet loaned wifey my knife to deal with her dessert's crust. When we confirmed our dessert choices (after hunting down our waiter), we were NOT offered any sort of coffee to go with dessert. Yes, I could have asked for it, but then again, a customer at this style restaurant should NEVER have to ask. It should have been offered by the waitress. Dining Environment: As you walk into the SOB Steakhouse, you pass by the "traffic circle" driveway at the entrance, complete with about half a dozen DEAD ?cherry? saplings. Their bare skeletons do not enhance the dining experience. Once you enter, you are immediately met by LOUD LOUD music, making it difficult to carry on a conversation. Did I mention it was LOUD? Luckily, wifey & I were able to be seated in their outside dining area, which was much more quiet. After being seated in the outside dining area, you might notice the TRASH remaining on the floor. Multiple straw wrappers were visible (see pictures). I was disappointed to note that the manager on duty walked by our table & the floor trash without noticing it or taking it upon himself to pick up the litter. Once you are seated, there is no complimentary bread or crackers offered. Instead, you might choose to spend an additional $12 for their sourdough bread service. I found this UNIMPRESSIVE, to say the least. My wife's silverware was clean, while mine was unpleasant. I had dried bits of ?tissue paper? stuck to my fork in multiple spots, and the knife had dried "gunk" on both sides. UNACCEPTABLE. The service was fairly good. Our server was friendly, knowledgeable, yet "missing" a couple times during the 1.5 hours we spent there. By "missing", I mean that there was NO server in the outdoor area for multiple extended periods of time. I suspect she was overloaded with tables/customers, so we still tipped her well. This was not just an issue with our server, but also for another couple who were seated by a different server part-way through our meal. They were seated, then "ghosted." A customer in this sort of restaurant should NEVER need to "hunt down" a server. While I don't want somebody hovering over my shoulder, it is expected that they make an effort to periodically visit the tables to top off drinks and ensure excellent customer service. It seems that the "back of the house" is doing well, but the "front of the house" needs to be whipped into shape & possibly have additional servers added to the staff. I was also DISAPPOINTED that SOB Steakhouse did not bother to list the price of their "Restaurant Week" meals online (as nearly all restaurants did). I don't mind a higher price for an excellent experience, but SOB left me feeling disappointed. Dinner for the both of us, with no alcohol ordered, was about $165. Color me disappointed. If we experienced the standard SOB environment, level of service, and dining experience, perhaps they might need to reconsider things a bit. My overall impression is that this is an excellent kitchen fronted by a marginal "front." Decorations do not matter. Service and cleanliness MATTER. Had the food not been so excellent, this would be a two star review. Color me unimpressed. As to the inevitable "Our apologies...blahblahblah... you can send us an email to agaveandrye@rmdadvertising.com with a screenshot of your review, mailing address, and phone number" message...no need. Please address my concerns, or fail as a business.

    Janice J.

    Great place to wine and dine. It was restaurant week, so we took advantage of the three course meal. The dessert was so delicious. The customers service is great. I really enjoyed my time here at this restaurant while I was visiting Cincinnati. If you have something going on that's special. This is the place to go.

    Bone Marrow appetizer with corn pudding
    Deborah Q.

    OMG from the moment we walked in everything was top notch. Every dish we ordered was bursting with flavor, and the presentation was just as impressive. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Hands down, one of the best dining experiences I've had! The decor was absolutely stunning also. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for top-rated restaurant in Liberty Center

    Black Forest cake - it was a little dry.
    Eric L.

    We took our daughter there for her 16th birthday. The steak was cooked perfectly. The experience wasn't as good as previous times we went but this was a Saturday night and they were very busy. With that said, service was still excellent.

    Lina K.

    Came here for a date night out with the husband and had a great time with amazing food. The ambiance of the place is upscale without being too fancy so you don't have to worry about being too dressed up. We ordered the bone marrow corn pudding which was a hit with the husband, two ribeyes, and the Mac and cheese pancakes. The ribeyes were cooked perfectly to medium rare and had a delicious butter on the side to dip. The Mac and cheese pancakes are just what it sounds like with some pasta topped on a thin pancake served with a habanero syrup. I think we severely overestimated how much we could eat and ended up with a ton to take home but loved every bite. Our server was also fantastic and sweet and made it a great date night for us.

    Raclette
    Michelle J.

    Hadn't been in 3 years. We were celebrating our 15 year wedding anniversary last night and everyone made our night feel special. The hostess acknowledged our special night right away. Our server Tasia was fantastic, I can't remember the last time I've had a server this good. In fact, we weren't planning to get steak but after she gave us a run down of the menu, it was evident we should try the steak. Tasia wished us happy anniversary multiple times and even sang us a sweet song. The 2 managers both stopped by our table to check in and to ask if we were celebrating. I was actually blown away by service which made it a bit easier to spend $200 before tip on dinner for 2. SOB helped make it a great night for us!!!!!!!!! The cute complimentary celebration ice cream was the icing on the cake. P.S. Don't skip the beef Wellington app. They also make a mean dirty martini.

    Chilean Sea Bass
    Kathleen C.

    This restaurant has been on our list for a while. Finally got to try it on a Sunday night. Not crowded at all. First, valet parking is $5, which is a deal. Easy to get in and out. We were seated quickly. Host staff asked if we were celebrating anything and if there were any allergies. Seated at a beautiful half table/half booth. The patio area looked really cute so may try that next time. Others were celebrating and they take pictures at the table for you. Server was fabulous. She was quick to greet us and provided great recommendations. Drinks were refilled quickly throughout the meal. Started with the raclette of cheese with crostini, roasted garlic and a fruit compote. The cheese comes on a warm skillet with a candle to keep it warm. The mix of flavors was great. I ordered the Chilean sea bass for my entree. It came with potatoes, carrots and a delectable sauce. Perfectly cooked. My husband ordered the 6 oz filet with a blue cheese crust and the creamed spinach. The steak was cooked perfectly to medium and the spinach was great. He was able to pick out his own steak knife, which was fun. We ended with the Go bananas dessert. Bananas, ice cream, cookie crust all flambéed. Very good and a perfect end to the meal. We will be back. Top notch staff. Great food.

    Wedge
    Molly L.

    This place really exceeded my expectations... Never being here before; I'm not going to lie I was a little judgy on their price points .... Definitely seemed a little pricey but I figured why not given a shot !!! And boy did they knock it out of the park. We started 2 really tasty basil & Gin cocktails along with the wedge salad, which was absolutely amazing. Loved the herb, seasoned tomatoes, and the blue cheese dressing was out of this world. For the app, we got these states which was also very flavorful and really loved the marinated mushrooms that really brought out the flavor of everything that topped the tartar.... We both got the filet, medium rare, and it was absolutely delicious and the regular old mashed potatoes were absolutely stunning as well really loved the garlic butter that was served with the filet. Everything was cooked to perfection and we absolutely enjoyed our dinner along with the excellent service!!

    Mille-Feuille potatoes
    Kathy G.

    I loved this meal!! It had been a long time since I savored every bite of a dinner. Due to it being Lent I cannot comment on cocktails or dessert but I'm already planning my next trip to SOB for a birthday celebration next month! We went on a Tuesday because Saturdays hasn't worked out for us as they are booked full. We ordered the ahi tuna tower for an appetizer. It was complex with so many good flavors and textures. Light enough that it was not filing for two. We both had filets (8 oz), French style potatoes that I'm unable to spell. We also shared the Brussels sprouts....mouth watering...the steak came with a garlic butter sauce:..again delicious! The steak had a nice outer texture and was cooked to perfection. The decor will keep you alert. It's both street art and chandeliers. It was getting louder as people came in and the restaurant filled. If I had a group, I'd want to be more in the center back area. I would not want to be close to the entrance door. They offer valet parking and since it was raining we took advantage of it! Great service as you hand ticket to wait staff at the end of the meal. Car was ready and waiting.

    One of the many pieces of artwork throughout the restaurant.
    Myrca C.

    Wow -- what an incredible experience at Son of a Butcher! I went with a friend and we tried several dishes, each one better than the last. The Wagyu beef tartare was rich and flavorful, the raclette was a fun and gooey showstopper (make sure to add the garlic to your crostini or mix into the cheese), and the short rib was melt-in-your-mouth tender which was served with a delicious risotto. We ended the night with the Go Bananas dessert, the perfect sweet finish. I ordered the Pineapple Princess cocktail and it did not disappoint -- refreshing, balanced, and tropical without being too sweet. But let's talk about the space -- it's stunning! The whole restaurant is a visual treat, from the decor to the lighting. It makes an immediate impression as soon as you walk in. I loved it so much fortunately was able to come back again just a few days later. I tried some additional dishes while here... a worthy mention the mac & cheese pancake might sound weird but trust me it is quite good. In all honesty, you can't go wrong with anything on this menu. If you're looking for a spot that nails both flavor and atmosphere, along with great service, Son of a Butcher is it. Highly recommend for a memorable night out!

    Filet mignon, Ribeye, corn brûlée, mashed potatoes
    Barbara C.

    Our steaks were cooked to perfection. As our sides, we had the corn brûlée and the mashed potatoes. Our server, Avery, was amazing. She knew the menu well. Picking our own knives for our dinner was a nice bonus. Overall, we had a wonderful experience.

    The sweet card from our server
    Rebecca H.

    Where do I even begin?! This place was amazing! My husband and I decided to come to SOB to celebrate our anniversary. When I made the reservation, I was able to indicate that we were celebrating our anniversary. When we walked in, we were greeted with a happy anniversary from the host staff! We were seated in the room with books on the wall, etc. I was so intrigued by the art in the room. Our server, Tasia, was amazing! The whole staff was super attentive to us, actually. I didn't see any rum based cocktails on their menu so Tasia offered to bring me the rum menu and see what we could mix up. Well, I think it was the bartender who came back with her and offered up some suggestions. I ordered the Dark and Stormy cocktail. Normally, I'm not a fan of ginger beer, but this cocktail was really good! My husband ordered a glass of red wine and he really enjoyed it. We ordered the bread and butter appetizer. It's fresh made sourdough bread (a whole loaf) and a garlic butter candle. The "candle" melts down the butter for you to use on the bread. It's pretty amazing. For our entrees, I ordered the classic filet and the mister ordered the short ribs and scallops. We were NOT disappointed! Also, we got to pick our own steak knives - which is something I have never experienced at a restaurant. I chose a pretty marble handled steak knife. Anyway, the steak was so tender! My husband said his ribs were too - they just fell off the bone. The filet came with mashed potatoes, asparagus, Béarnaise sauce, and roasted carrots. I would eat those carrots all night long. They were delicious. My husband's meal came with risotto. He said his was also delicious. I wanted to have dessert being our anniversary and all. We decided on the Black Forest cake. It was quite the presentation AND it was delicious. This dessert is truly a piece of art! After we asked our server to box up our leftover cake, she came out singing happy anniversary to us with a cookie. She also left us with a sweet card and she took our picture with a super tiny Polaroid camera. We also had her box up the cookie, as we were stuffed. It's rare that we spend this kind of money when we eat out, but I do not regret any of the money we spent at SOB. The staff were all super attentive, the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was definitely really cool. While we can't eat here super often, maybe a dessert date will be in the works.

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    Ambiance was beautiful! Drinks were outstanding! Service was first rate! Food was superb! Special place for special occasions! $$$$

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    Always the best! A modern steakhouse with an eclectic atmosphere. Best food, service and people in the area!!

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    Awesome it was the best meal I've had in a while. It was a bit expensive but well worth it

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    Ask the Community - SOB Steakhouse

    Is there valet parking?

    Yes for a nominal fee

    Does this place offer a kids menu?

    Not that I am aware of.

    How dressy? I mean the price point suggests dressy but the vibe is so weird I don't know what the heck to wear...

    I'd say "date night" type of dress. Slacks and nice shirt. No jacket required.

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