The Precinct

Food is great...first class steakhouse. Service generally very good. Prices high, but not out of line for the quality of food served. The vale parking sucks and there is no convenient place to park nearby. The tables are too crowded among each oth ... more

Food is great...first class steakhouse. Service generally very good. Prices high, but not out of line for the quality of food served. The vale parking sucks and there is no convenient place to park nearby. The tables are too crowded among each other and you may find yourself sitting inches away from someone unknown to you. It can make for a somewhat uncomfortable dinner. The steaks are first class. less

Seems like this place is hit or miss. Some of the servers seemed to be friendly and attentive, but not ours. The tables being so close made for an uncomfortable meal. The rub on the steaks seems too heavy, which I believe, can ruin a truly great s ... more

Seems like this place is hit or miss. Some of the servers seemed to be friendly and attentive, but not ours. The tables being so close made for an uncomfortable meal. The rub on the steaks seems too heavy, which I believe, can ruin a truly great steak. They do garlic mashed potatoes here the way they should be done. Our server was prompt, but stuffy. less

There's no doubt about it: The Precinct is Cincinnati's top spot for steaks. Restaurateur Jeff Ruby's signature steaks were first developed at this restaurant and now set the standard for fine, hand-cut beef throughout the city. The Pr ... more

There's no doubt about it: The Precinct is Cincinnati's top spot for steaks. Restaurateur Jeff Ruby's signature steaks were first developed at this restaurant and now set the standard for fine, hand-cut beef throughout the city. The Precinct is set in a former police precinct (surprise, surprise) in East Cincinnati's Columbia-Tusculum district. Inside, tables covered with white linen are packed together tightly, although a few intimate corner tables are available. As at the other restaurants Ruby runs, the Precinct offers huge portions, exceptional service and a hefty price tag. Consistently selected as Cincinnati's best place for steak, this is the place for someone with a big appetite and even bigger credit-card limit. less

One of Cincinnati's great restaurants, the Precinct is still one of the city's best spots to celebrate a special occasion. The pictures of the celebrity patrons is a little irritating, but the food more than makes up for it. One of those ... more

One of Cincinnati's great restaurants, the Precinct is still one of the city's best spots to celebrate a special occasion. The pictures of the celebrity patrons is a little irritating, but the food more than makes up for it. One of those places that everyone needs to try at least once. less