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BrewRiver Creole Kitchen, Cincinnati, OH

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4.4 (1167)
$30 and under
Creole / Cajun / Southern
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for live music
  • Charming
Our vision combines New Orleans inspired recipes with handpicked top-notch local ingredients. We are Cincinnati's only New Orleans inspired gastro pub and we are passionate about staying true to those roots. Our mid-19th century building beckons our guests to come in for one of 18 all craft beers and wine on draft, a house made craft cocktail or one of our lovely small production wines. However, the food is the star at BrewRiver.

Our outdoor patio is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink and an amazing meal! You may be lucky enough to wander in on a night where a blues, folk or jazz musician is playing! Our goal is to give you a little bit of The Big Easy right here in The Queen City! We hope you will come join us and Laissez les bon temps roulez!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Shields
  • Catering
    BrewRiver has a full service catering kitchen. We can design a custom menu for your event based on cuisine, budget, and location. Chef Michael Shields has been offering top notch, house-made catering in the Cincinnati area for over 10 years.
  • Private party facilities
    BrewRiver Creole Kitchen has the perfect event space for parties from 10 to 100. Our beautiful New Orleans inspired dining rooms, offer event spaces that provide a cozy comfortable atmosphere for any occasion.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    Cincinnati
  • Cross Street
    Linwood Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking is available free on the street as well as in the lot across the street. We also offer valet on Fridays and Saturdays starting mid January 2019
  • Public transit
    28 Bus
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • Happiest Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Thu - 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
    HAPPIEST HOURS WEDNESDAY WITH HAPPY HOUR ALL NIGHT, $3 MARTINIS AND WINE WEDNESDAY 1/2 PRICE WINE BOTTLES.

    Happiest Hour! photo
  • Live New Orleans Music!

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Join us for Live New Orleans music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night and our famous Sunday New Orleans Jazz Brunch. We feature Blues, Boogie Woogie, Jazz, and Dixieland!

    Live New Orleans Music! photo

What 1,167 people are saying

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cincinnati / Dayton

    Hot spot

  • Cincinnati

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen offers an "authentic New Orleans dining experience" with standout dishes like shrimp and grits, gumbo, and jambalaya. The "atmosphere is fun" with live music that enhances the experience. While service can be slow during busy times, the "food is outstanding" and worth the visit for its "flavors to delight your palates."

1,167 Reviews
  1. Tammy

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Burger was well done when asked for pink and had barely any sauce. Shrimp and grits had 5 small to medium shrimp, for $22 that was extremely overpriced. Jambalaya was just so so. Service was extremely slow, sat for over 40 min waiting for food and server was almost non existent. Definitely won’t go back

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  2. Tom

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, as always. The outstanding shrimp and grits is my usual go-to, but I happily chose the brunch offering of eggs Sardou. Wasn't disappointed. Service was excellent. Noise level exceeded my comfort zone for awhile, largely because Mother's Day had it packed out. When the crowd thinned a bit it was fine.

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  3. Robert

    Cincinnati2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent. From the food to the drinks and atmosphere. Authentic Nola.

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  4. Lori VIP

    Cincinnati74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta Monica never disappoints. Wedge salad huge and great value. Recommend subbing their house made creamy balsamic dressing. We will be back!

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  5. Gina

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Burger was delicious. Everyone else was happy with their selection. We will definitely go back.

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  6. Paul VIP

    Cincinnati9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurant. Great atmosphere.

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  7. Grace

    Cincinnati3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! We finally got around to trying it and are in love. Food: Oh my god… we got the gumbo poutine, alligator and chicken, and jambalaya to split. The portion sizes are great, the flavor outstanding. Can’t say enough! We also got the banana bread pudding, equally incredible. Ambiance: The restaurant is super cool and big with different vibes depending on where you’re sitting. Love the live music. Can’t wait to come back when it’s nice out and eat on the patio!

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  8. Heather

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and the portions were huge! We went for an early dinner after a show and there weren't many patrons, which was great for us.

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  9. Darlene

    Cincinnati1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I could have only hoped to of walked into a place like this in New Orleans. Everything was spot on. From the lovely hostess when we walked in, the blues band playing, the smell that was coming from the kitchen, filled the restaurant and was AMAZING!!!! and our server, Christina, was AWSOME!!!! We were first timers, she walked us thru the menu and drinks were timely. We had mentioned that we recently found out that my guy was diabetic, not only helped us pick what would be best for him to eat, but did not bring the bread to the table, which I think is huge!!! Even though she was busy she took her time with us, she was just, great!!!! Being a server myself, I tend to be more critical when I go to restaurants. ( Which by the way, I served at Pappa Deux, this place's food blew them out of the water) I have absolutely no complaints and the food, omfg it was sooo delicious!!!! I had the shrimp and grits! I do not believe any of the negative comments written, it couldn't have happened, this place was that good! My only disappointment was when we had to walk back out into Cincinnati again lol

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  10. Helen

    Cincinnati28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love going to hear the music and have some spicy food. It’s a very friendly vibe and really close to Mt. Lookout, Mariemont, Hyde Park and easy to reach from further away. I highly recommend it!

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FAQs

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (513) 861-2484.

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen is rated 4.4 stars by 1167 OpenTable diners.

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for BrewRiver Creole Kitchen

4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Linwood Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Cincinnati
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Creole / Cajun / Southern, Gastro Pub, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking is available free on the street as well as in the lot across the street. We also offer valet on Fridays and Saturdays starting mid January 2019
  • Public transit
    28 Bus
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Shields
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    BrewRiver has a full service catering kitchen. We can design a custom menu for your event based on cuisine, budget, and location. Chef Michael Shields has been offering top notch, house-made catering in the Cincinnati area for over 10 years.
  • Private party facilities
    BrewRiver Creole Kitchen has the perfect event space for parties from 10 to 100. Our beautiful New Orleans inspired dining rooms, offer event spaces that provide a cozy comfortable atmosphere for any occasion.
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