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Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
The Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery, located on the corner of Fifth and Vine Streets in the center and heart of historic Fountain Square, is a full service, casual dining restaurant featuring friendly service, made from scratch, moderately priced food and a distinctive selection of handcrafted beer. We offer a lively and entertaining atmosphere showcasing our fresh, handcrafted beers brewed on premises.
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94 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 94 reviews
5 stars
(40)
4 stars
(43)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(47)
- great for lunch(42)
- neighborhood gem(34)
- vibrant bar scene(34)
- hot spot(30)
- fit for foodies(29)
Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati Reviews List
Review 1 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hostess
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I needed to use the phone and the hostess would not allow me to. I had to ask for a manager."
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good, but not great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We ordered the new Southern Lemonade drink and were not aware that Jalapenos were included in the drink. Server did not offer to replace, but they were a little much to drink. My chicken was a little bland, but White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes are amazing!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, late-night find
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Review 3 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waitress was attentive and the food was good! The staff was aware of our time constraints in order to make it to the theater. Great for pre-theater dining!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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Review 4 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Almost, but not Quite...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great, took awhile to get it but I can look past that because it means it was made to order. Our server though was a little slow on hos feet and wasn't very attentive. Perhaps they were short on hands but that shouldn't be made noticeable to those dining. I love the food and they definitely had good variety. I would go back to Rock Bottom Brewery but hope for better service."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best bet near Fountain Square..
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the first places I check out for availability when going downtown..."
Dined on 6/30/2012
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place for casual business
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place for casual business lunches."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Went there before a Reds game
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went there before a Reds game had a great server. She was able to answer my questions about the food. The food was delicious I had the BBQ burger was cooked the way I had ordered it. The burger was juicy, and the onions rigs were nice and crispy. All in all, was a great place to eat."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
always a great experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"always a great experience in Fountain Square. Great food and great service"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was excellent, attentive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was excellent, attentive and friendly wait staff, would definitely recommend"
Dined on 04/16/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 10 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our first experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our first experience at Rock Bottom, as we live in Dayton, about 40 miles away. We loved the location, easy underground parking, great ambiance and even more, we all loved our food choices! We will definitely be back!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 11 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our visit was wonderful.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our visit was wonderful. Our server was fantastic which made the visit. The beer is why we go. Great with our meal"
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We have eaten here before
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have eaten here before for lunch and loved it. We did not enjoy the dinner. The steaks are over cooked and the service was just OK."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 13 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was delicious! Waiter
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious! Waiter was great and funny! Very convenient to Arnoff Centre! Would definitely recommend!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our place for dining when
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our place for dining when we attend the theatre!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
was not anything out of the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"was not anything out of the ordinary"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
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Review 16 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a group of 6. Seating
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a group of 6. Seating was quick and service was good."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 17 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
dsterbd
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very attentive service and pretty good food. They took away all ahi tuna from menu. Beer as always is delicious."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 18 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Drinking GREAT eating NOT SO GREAT
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hostess sat us at too small a table so we moved...Our server was cute and bubbly read the orders back to our party of six but we one order was wrong had to go back, and special requests/extras had to ask 2 or 3 times. Food was good flavor but potatoes were cold, burgers over done, hot dip was runny, blue cheese dressing was mashed cheese no dressing... VERY poorly run kitchen not even busy... it was a Tuesday night. The pints were great ans the folks at the bar were having a great time.
I would go back for drinks but I won't eat there again"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 19 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Pam Zepf
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always go to Rock Bottom if there is a theatre event or whenever we are in downtown Cincy. The staff is great...they are always more than accommodating with suggesting and cooking gluten free items. Love this place!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great location and great beer
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great location and great beer and root,beer choices. I thought the food,was,just fair. Would not recommend for those interested in innovative menus or creative food preparation. Service was good and our waitress was very accommodating. Our party was mixed adults and kids and the kids menu choices were good and food was plentiful."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 21 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Fun at The Rock Bottom
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Another good time with friends! Good food and good waitstaff.
We'll return
The Deckners, Cincinnati. Ohio"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 22 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Jaalapeno Cheddar Pretzel
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Jaalapeno Cheddar Pretzel Sticks...Life-Changing. We went to Rock Bottom for our anniversary and are hooked. The food was great. The server made our evening entertaining. The house crafted Brews are amazing. The House-made Rootbeer is beyone perfect."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good time, good brews at RockBottom
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a great time and food after the Wine Festival. Our server; Jay, was friendly and efficient. We'll return!
The Deckners, Cincinnati, Ohio"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 24 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The jalepeno cheese dip with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The jalepeno cheese dip with the pretzels twists were out of this world. I had a steak with the gorgonzola -onion straw topping and it was amazing! So many flavors going on, food was outstanding. The house brewed beer was good as well. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Cincinnati."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 25 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good bar food and we had an
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good bar food and we had an excellent server. Great downtown location"
Dined on 03/03/2013
2010
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 26 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The only bad thing about this
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The only bad thing about this place is whittling down the menu choices. Everything looked and sounded delicious, and the two entrees we chose were, as well as the jalapeno pretzel sticks. Plenty of wines and house made brews suggested with dinner pairings, and a relaxed environment. 5-Star dining at reasonable prices and incredible atmosphere."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We loved the bagpipes that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved the bagpipes that accompanied the monthly beer tap."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2012
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 28 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Enjoyed the food. I had the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Enjoyed the food. I had the Tuscan Chicken which was really good. My wife did complain about my breath for two days afterward. The only other time she does that is when I have White Castles. I am not sure what is in it, but I thought it tasted good and think she will like it also.
Really liked the server - Cheyenne. Knowledgeable, friendly, professional, good service and enjoyable to have wait on us."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 29 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It actually works!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I used this app for the first and wow, what a useful little app. I even had a request to sit in a warm section of the restaurant and the hostess addressed that sat my boyfriend and I in a nice warm part of the place. I will definitely be using this app again to book my next reservation. Awesome!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 30 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
High Peaks for us at Rock Bottom!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great time, great food; with great friends!
The Deckners, Cincinnati, Oh."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 31 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cool place, good food and ambiance.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent place, very informal, with great local homemade beers. Very good food (burgers and the chicken-bacon mac&cheese)..."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 32 for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place to attend before
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place to attend before the Theatre..food always good and service has always been great."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rock Bottom Brewery - Cincinnati
Based on the average of (62) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic