Ruth's Parkside Cafe

I'm back! I love this place and I'm so disappointed it took me so long to return. Everything is amazing and the service is top tier. I love the food and the atmosphere. If you haven't been here run don't walk!

If I were to rate my experience this Friday in one word it would be disappointing.Typically I order pickup from Ruth's (with mostly positive results) but today I decided to eat dinner inside. Unfortunately it was a less than stellar experience. My date ordered the lamb chops and was told about 10 mins after placing her order that they were unfortunately out of lamb chops. That would've been fine, but she requested the NY strip with the sides included from the lamb chops if possible (mostly omitting the asparagus as both sides share similarities). Seems like an easy substitution but it was incorrect.If this were the only issue I'd likely not be as negative with this review, but both of our NY strips were VERY fatty, tough, and difficult to chew. We ordered medium but both cuts were closer to a medium-well done on some parts. I'm not sure if we were served lesser quality cuts because we're both younger than most of Ruth's customer base on average (seeing the average being about 20-30 years older than us) so perhaps it's assumed we don't know what we're ordering, but we do and we weren't pleased.Our entrees were plated decently, but it doesn't matter how good a dish looks if taste doesn't follow suit.The cheese plate was ok I guess (though definitely not worth $16 in my opinion), but if you're considering appetizers I suggest the corn risotto cakes.

I love the decor at Ruth's Parkside Cafe. It's just cool enough. We were there this past week for lunch. We made reservations for eight for 1 pm. We arrived a bit early, but the parking lot was packed. We lucked into one of the last available spots.When we entered the restaurant, a gentleman was putting the tables together for us and told us it would be ready by 1:00. We were seated and ready to go by 12:59.I had reviewed the menu online and still didn't know what I wanted. Good thing I waited because I opted for one of the specials, Salmon Salad Salad. I'm not sure that's the actual name, but in the description they explained that the Salmon Salad was much like tuna salad, but with salmon. And the Salmon Salad was served on a salad, so... Salmon Salad Salad.The salmon salad serving on the salad was large and easily lasted through every bite of the salad. With Champaign Dill dressing, it was all quite tasty. I won the clean plate (bowl) award.I didn't ask about anyone else's meal. We were too busy talking and catching up.I would not hesitate to come back.

I was not expecting this little cafe to be so cute! The art everywhere is phenomenal and makes the dining experience even better. I ordered the steak with potatoes and asparagus. The service was great and the staff is very friendly.

Food: 4 starsService : 4 starsAmbiance: 2 starsI love the food, it's the 'made from scratch' vibe. We were told the kitchen doesn't have a fryer which is a huge green flag.The taste and quality of the food is really good! I'd go back for the food. For the vegan population, there are vegan protein options like tofu, tempeh etc that can be added to most dishes.Service was casual and friendly. The server came around at appropriate times and asked the right questions. Ambiance: The place really needs a renovation. If the ambiance is set the way it is intentionally for some historic representation, the place could could still use a good carpet scrub and a good paint job.The outdoor space can also perked up a bit.Parking: There is plenty of open free parking outside

A friend of mine just moved in nearby and said that we should try this place. I always thought it was a bit strange being a cafe underneath a giant old factory that I guess is now apartments? Anyway I never really paid much attention to it but we finally decided to go. They have a good amount of space once you get around the entrance wall and they use it well! Service was very nice and you could tell this was a place where the same people have worked at for quite a long time. I feel like their menu selection was very eclectic as well as appealing to what most people might want. I had the cavatappi with the vodka sauce and I added Italian sausage to it. My friend had their catfish. My cavatappi was amazing! With the vodka sauce as well as the slices of mozzarella cheese on top and sliced asparagus, it was just amazing and full of flavor and you really got a big portion of it. I almost couldn't eat the whole thing! Make sure to ask for a side of bread which does not cost extra to sop up more of that sauce. My friend had the catfish which was on top of one of their fried butter ball and sauce. Butter ball is probably the wrong word. But it was some sort of fried thing that the catfish was sitting on top of and he said it was excellent. Definitely want to return here and try some more of their amazing dishes!

Great dinner with friends. The bartender was wonderful made my Manhattan perfectly. Dinner was delicious and the gooey butter cake yum.

In the previous American Can factory building, Ruth's Parkside Cafe is right off of Mitchell and Spring Grove in Northside Cincinnati.I called ahead for reservations and stated my name when we arrived. Long after we had beefed seated & served, the hostess called me by name. That kind of personal use of my name made me feel very at home. The vibe is an artistic space- no apparent central theme, but artsy. Coca Cola products. In addition to the regular menus (menu for lunch & a different one for dinner), there is a vegan/gluten free menu available. We were well cared for by our waitresses, and enjoyed Appetizer: rosemary/gorgonzola gravy potatoes as well as entree: Spinach Saute with zucchini, squash, feta, and pasta.

Ruth Parkside Cafe is a very popular place to eat, and it is no wonder why. It was delicious. My wife and I went here as night 3 of our 24 night Advent calendar.As a sign of Ruth's popularity, it opened at 5, we showed up at 5:15 and by 6:15 all tables were full. I love to see that as a great indicator of things to come. I hade the Buttered Salmon special, which came on polenta and had brussel sprouts and mushrooms in the side. It was very very good. My wife has the Spinach saute with Italian sausage and it was delicious as well. They had a nice selection of cocktails (full bar), beer, and wine. Plus the menu had many other highly desirable offerings that just meant we were gonna have to come back, which we will.Parking is very nice and the restaurant had a cool industrial chic vibe as it seemed to be nestled in a renovated factory space. I'm sure the factory workers of 100 years ago would have loved to have this place as well.

You have to try the catfish! It's lick the plate delish! Fun atmosphere. Great service.