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Carlo & Johnny

9769 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242-7215
513-936-8600
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Ranked #12 of 1,217 restaurants in Cincinnati
Price range: €19 - €75
Cuisines: Seafood, Steakhouse, Bar
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Description: Jeff Ruby's 1930 Chicago style steakhouse and supperclub. Same great Ruby steaks with an Italian accent. Three unique dining rooms, three wine cellars and live music.
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
Senior Contributor
48 reviews 48 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

I expected exceptional steaks and was not disappointed. We had Alaskan crab starter which was great, then a main of filet on the bone. This was fabulous and certainly worth returning for. Service was attentive and good and wine list great. Not quite to my taste was the decor; it seemed dated and without much character or style for a... More

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See 2 more reviews by hershey30 for Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The service and food are both incredible. Ruby has amazing restaurants in town and this is one of them. The raw bar is one of a kind for the Cincinnati area.

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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41 reviews 41 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

This is by far the best steak in town. You can feel safe going to any of Ruby's restaurants. Oh and if you like Mac and cheese get it. It is awesome.

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See 13 more reviews by codelode84 for Cincinnati
Cincinnati
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This is the second year in a row that we've enjoyed Easter Brunch at this establishment. A very nice and welcomming staff. A large selection of food, including salmon (broiled and chilled), ham, sausage, bagels, variety of eggs (including omlets made to order), potatoe dishes, broiled chicken, fresh fruit and cheese, beef, waffels w/flavored sauces, mini desserts (including an assortment... More

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Monroe, Ohio
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11 reviews 11 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

My wife took me here for my birthday and it was a great present. From Ruby restaurant to Ruby restaurant the menu does not change significantly and the steaks never disappoint. We started with shrimp cocktail with HUGE tiger shrimp and a wonderful cocktail sauce with just the right amount of punch. That was followed with Freddie salads - a... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This above TOP SHELF restaurant was recommended by friends and this visit was to celebrate our anniversary. Service is spectacular and the wait staff is there to handle ALL your needs. The raw seafood bar is wonderful, if that's your thing. We love oysters, shrimp, and crab and our server put together and generous array which could not have been... More

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Naples, Italy
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53 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013 via mobile

I had a had a dinner twice this week at C&J and both evening food and service were amazing. One of best cut of meat I have ever had, my preferred one is none in filet but also NY strip is very good. As side course a macaroni & cheese so tasty...service is simply perfect. Bravo Ruby!

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Greenville, Ohio
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14 reviews 14 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

There were five couples celebrating my daughter-in-laws birthday. We all ordered a variety of different courses. My son and I ate wonderful oysters. We all had different steaks and seafoods and no one did anything but brag about the food. We thought we had the best and then we all got dessert.Wow!- Another Jeff Ruby success!

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Loveland, Ohio
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Husband and i went for Valentine's dinner. We had a wonderful dinner, steak, salad and veggie to share. The steaks were outstanding. The only drawback is the wait staff. Alot of interruptions and different servers stopping by to check on us. While some may appreciate the attention, we were having trouble getting through a conversation at times! Not the best... More

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Ohio, United States
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

I have eaten at other Jeff Ruby restaurants but this was the first time at Carlo and Johnny. The steak and shrimp were cooked to perfection. So tender that you barely needed to use a knife. The Freddie Salad was excellent as well as the sides that we ordered which included Mac and cheese, mushrooms, and spinach. The desserts and... More

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