Carlo & Johnny By Jeff Ruby

Went here for my husband's 30th birthday! We did valet since a lot of the fence spots were taken up with self-parking. Valet was quick and easy. We were greeted when we walked in. We were seated quickly. Hank was our waiter and Sam was helping him. Both were amazing. This was our first time at a Jeff Ruby's restaurant and we will be back. Hank was very knowledgeable and gave his advice on what to order! We started off with drinks. I had a Moscato D'Asti and my husband had a Pina Colada. The Pina Colada was the best one we have ever had. I ordered one later in our meal because it was so good. We had the Ruby Roll and Oysters Rockefeller. Both were very good! My husband did the $70 Lobster & Steak meal deal since you got to taste various aspects of Jeff Ruby's menu including the Freddie Salad. I had the Filet Scampi which was to die for. Both steaks melted in our mouths. For dessert, they came out with a cupcake for his birthday which was so good. Didn't realize just a cupcake could taste so good. We had the butter pie as well. We had never had butter pie before, and it was unforgettable.

My wife and I visited Carlo & Johnny to celebrate our birthdays, and it was an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. As expected from a Jeff Ruby establishment, the food was top-tier. I had the steak and lobster, which were both cooked to perfection, and my wife thoroughly enjoyed her salmon. Also, do yourself a favor and order the Mac and Cheese—it is incredible! What really set the evening apart, however, was the service. Kayla, our primary server, was fantastic, and the support from Laura and Liam H. ensured we never wanted for anything. They made our joint birthday celebration feel truly special. Being seated at the "Gone With The Wind" table was a particularly fun highlight for me, especially given my name is Rhett! Exceptional food, high-end atmosphere, and a stellar service team.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Masterclass in Hospitality If excellence has a home address, it’s Jeff Ruby’s Carlo & Johnny. I brought my wife and son for dinner, and we left with a new definition of what “great” means. My son and I ordered the 12oz Australian Wagyu Citrus-Fed steaks—cuts so tender and rich they practically disappeared on contact. His was crowned with the Collinsworth—Red King Crab, asparagus, Bordelaise, and Béarnaise—a bold, indulgent combination that turned an already perfect steak into a masterpiece. My wife’s filet was equally impressive: beautifully cooked, buttery-smooth, and simply unforgettable. The cocktails were well-crafted without being overdone, and the handmade desserts delivered a finale worthy of everything that came before. Service was perfection from start to finish. Our server, Josh, blended warmth, timing, and genuine expertise in a way that makes hospitality feel effortless. Manager Jordan brought a reassuring presence—the kind of leadership that quietly tells you you’re in a well-run house. Every detail was intentional, every moment polished without ever feeling pretentious. In an era where true creativity is rare and “unique” is often just marketing fluff, Carlo & Johnny stands in a category of its own. The experience is refined yet inviting, imaginative yet grounded, and clearly driven by skilled professionals who care deeply about the craft. To the owner: if you ever wonder whether the legacy you built is thriving, let me assure you—it is not only alive, it’s being executed with pride and precision every single night.

First time at Jeff Ruby's and it did not disappoint even in the slightest! Everything was flawless. Upstairs area has that quaint old school feel, everybody was super friendly and the valet that was easy peasy. On top of all that our waiter Paul was absolutely outstanding, top notch, best of the best! His recommendations were on point! When I come back you will have my business! Thanks for a great evening with the best steak I've ever had!

I was a first time guest. My server was Kayla. I am absolutely blown away that she has only been here for nine months. Her level of knowledge of the menu and the food items I was second to none. Her attention to detail and focus on us as a table was 100% fantastic. Five stars all around Ready to go. Great food. Better service. It is what a good dinning experience should be. The service is what will bring us back.

Carlo & Johnny is definitely a fun spot with a cool, old-school atmosphere. We had reservations but still ended up waiting a bit, which was unexpected, though once we were seated the evening moved along smoothly enough. The food was good and the overall experience was fine. Our server was juggling a very busy section, and it felt like they could’ve used an extra set of hands. In a place like this, having a three-waiter system really makes the difference between good service and great service—it keeps everything seamless. While I’m glad we tried it and enjoyed the ambiance, we’ll probably explore other steak spots in the city next time since there are several with more unique menus and more polished service. Still, it was a solid night out and worth experiencing once.

Food was awesome, the service was exelent and the atmosphere was absoloutly stunning. My party of 8 had various steaks from the cowboy, filet , ribeye,new yourk strip all were cooked perfectly . The Sides were great nice portions big enough to be shareable For what this place is the price was expexted. Absoloutly fine dining. The servers were helpful in pairing sides and made exlent suggestions . The ones that had coxktails said they were great . And the desserts were heavenly . Vallet if desired or park your self . Overall a fantastic experience .

Dined at Carlo and Johnny for the first time this past weekend and wanted to share some photos of our experience. This is the last of the Jeff Ruby’s restaurants that we have not been to in Cincinnati and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is a slightly hidden off of a back road down a long driveway. The inside is very moody and plays off of the darker/ red/ ambient lighting. The restaurant is divided in several rooms with seating and the bar is located closer to the main entrance of the restaurant with live music nearby. The menu did not disappoint. I didn’t check if it was exactly the same as the other Jeff Ruby’s restaurants but we felt that it was/ if not very close. We started with the table bread that is complementary at every Ruby’s restaurant, it’s served alongside a regular butter and a truffle butter For appetizers, we did the east and West Coast oysters alongside a small shrimp cocktail. If you are ever visiting Cincinnati or if you’re in Cincinnati and have not had a Freddie salad from a Ruby’s restaurant that will always be my recommendation. They have it at every Ruby’s restaurant and it usually is a crowd favorite. It is bacon, tomato, and lettuce, tossed and a significant amount of ranch so it can’t be bad. For mains, my family and all stuck with steaks this time. Our server, Josh, recommended that we do the barrel cut fillet and top it with the Collinsworth. We had it cooked to a rare temperature and it was perfect, you could almost cut it in half with the fork. Ryan did a ribeye that was also cooked perfectly. For sides, we recommend the mac & cheese, the truffle fries, the carrots, & the brussels sprouts. The sides are on the larger side, and you share them with the table. For dessert, we did a few butter pies for the table and a slice of carrot cake. These are both extremely sweet desserts but in the best way possible. The butter pie is another menu item that if you’ve never tried, you absolutely have to get. Our server, Josh, was phenomenal and we would recommend him 100 times over. He was very accommodating to our table and professional. He matched the energy of our table which extremely complimented our dining experience and we will definitely be back and asking for him! For parking- they do have a decent size lot, but it starts to fill up as the night gets later. They have valet as well!

Carlo & Johnny, from our initial request for a reservation through to our leaving the restaurant after eating, treated our group of 13 old men like special celebrities. The Jeff Ruby room was a perfect size, the food was excellent and plentiful, and the personnel helping us celebrate our event were helpful, patient, and always available. It would be difficult to mention each employee separately since there were many who assisted in our having a great time. We were celebrating our 100th Monthly Eating since starting our group in 2016, and if we're still around in 9 years, we decided to celebrate our 200th Monthly Eating also at C & J.

We go a few times a year for special occasions. We have yearly NYE reservations. Usually the service and food is impeccable. However, this year for NYE was less than impressive. The service was slow and honestly, not even decent. Waited almost 45 minutes for our dinner. The server was literally ghosting us. We saw her to place our order, give us our bill and ordered a dessert to take home with us. It took her over 30 minutes to bring our dessert and that's only AFTER we asked where it was! She "forgot" to bring it out! Super disappointed with our service. For a $400 meal for two, I absolutely expected better service. I can't say we won't be back, but I will say this was by far the worst experience I've had here. And we were seated next to the fireplace which was unbelievably hot making our already poor service even a worse experience. All in all, I have to say, I could have gone to outback and had a better experience and saved $300. Pretty disappointed.

Came for one of my Bestfriends birthday and had a good time. Our man server Chandler was pretty great but the lady who sat down the bread and butter seemed to be in a rush or not interested in helping our table. I did however asked chandler if there was another flavor of the espresso martini I could order but he never got back to me with an answer. I ordered the prime skirt steak and truffle fries. The chimichurri that came with the skirt steak was some of the best I ever had and same goes for the truffle fries. I had the opportunity to try the Brussel sports, chicken Parmesan, Who Dey roll , Shrimp Tempura and Filet Scampi. To me the scampi was kind of salty. Some of the people I came with did have to send their food back to be cooked longer but the manger was really nice about the whole thing. If you don't like salt I would say don't get the bread! I made a mistake and bite into the crust and it was not pleasant. It is ever nice inside the restaurant and I'm glad I got to learn about the history of the building as well.

Been here many times and got a steak and the wife got the chicken so there are plenty of those pictures. Started off with oysters, east coast and west coast. I always do this as this is the only time I get to eat them since I am the only one that will eat them. Got our meal and as always it prepared well and delicious as well as the sides. It was our anniversary and we ordered a dessert but our daughter called them to have a dessert flight created for us. It was delicious and I have to say the staff is always top notch. I've been to all the other Jeff Ruby's restaurants and I enjoyed them all but to me this is easier for parking and the tables are more spaced out.

Every now and then you deserve a little indulgence, and Carlos & Johnny's never disappoints! This month they offered a special $65 surf & turf menu, and it was absolutely worth it. The food was amazing -- perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The service was just as impressive: friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. On top of that, the atmosphere is always lively and fun. It's such a great spot to relax, enjoy a fantastic meal, and hang out with friends. Consistently one of my favorite go-to places when I want a memorable night out. Highly recommend!

The food at any Jeff Ruby restaurants do not disappoint. Overall a great fine dining experience at Carlo and Johnny's. The waitress was super nice and friendly and attentive. The sushi, wedge salad and filet were all on point. I was a bit disappointed at the beer temp. Both of my Mich Ultra's were slightly cooler than room temp. Had to put ice from my other glass into my beer to help it out. Also, not complaining but just advising that dining here takes longer than normally expected. Our diner from start to finish took almost three hours. I was ready to go after that. All in all the food is amazing and definitely I would recommend it to see for yourself.

Carlo & Johnny continues to deliver one of the finest dining experiences in Cincinnati. The atmosphere is timeless, the service is attentive, and every course feels like a celebration. We started with six oysters were fresh, briny, and beautifully presented on ice. The tuna tartare followed, light and flavorful, setting us up perfectly for what is hands down my ultimate favorite: the blue crab bisque. Creamy, rich, and decadent, it's the kind of dish you'll think about long after you leave. For the main course, we shared an 8-ounce filet, cooked to perfection and topped with mushrooms and plenty of garlic butter. Paired with one of their signature blue cheese-stuffed martinis (truly the best martinis in town), it was unforgettable. To end the night, we tried the peanut butter mousse cake. While it was decadent and well-executed, my heart still belongs to their chocolate cake, which I'll definitely go back for next time. From start to finish, Carlo & Johnny embodies everything you want in a steakhouse - flawless service, indulgent dishes, and an atmosphere that makes every evening feel special.

Their pastry chef has added some nice summer seasonal desserts like blueberry pie. Shout out to their pastry chef Koby!

We worked with the Jeff Ruby team after a challenging first visit, and they took our feedback and were wonderful about everything, making us feel heard. Our second visit was excellent; everything was detail-oriented, food was great, and overall an excellent date night. As much as the steak was great, I have to recommend the Caesar salad as a surprising winner; I'm usually not a salad guy but it was easily one of the best ones I've had.

We usually have great food and service at Carlos and Johnny but the Braised Beef Short Rib Marsala fell real short of the high expectations from this establishment and the wait time for items from the bar were pretty long. I expect short ribs to be very tender and rich and my dish was the farthest from being tender and rich. The meat was very tough and not real flavorful. I am not sure what was going on with the bar but getting drinks was a wait. We actually asked if our waitress heard our drink order. If we decide to dine here again, I will stick with what I know is good. Very disappointed with this choice from the menu.

Great service and amazing as always! We came to celebrate our anniversary and it happened to be the lobster and filet special. That's a great deal! We love celebrating here and they always do a superb job.

This was our second visit to this restaurant. We were greeted immediately after entering. We had a reservation and was early, but still had to wait. We were a table of five. I love the antique feel of the property and its historical flair. We were greeted by several staff members while at our table. Our server, a Michael Douglas look alike was helpful and engaging. Our food was delicious overall. The bread was just okay, but I don't like rye. We chose a meatball appetizer that was pared with grits. It was flavorful. We chose a delmonico steak entree and a Duhon pork chop. Our sides were garlic mash and mac and cheese. Our food portions were substantial and we were able to finish our food for lunch the next day. Cookie and cream ice cream was a tasty treat to finish the night.

Beautiful place full of stories and character. Classy, yet relaxed atmosphere. I had the petite filet mignon, and it was cooked to order just perfectly. Unfortunately, I did have a couple of bites that were not chewable. We had a side of baby carrots and these babies were quite large and plentiful, but fresh & tasty. Finished with the butter pie and it was outstanding. Overall, wonderful atmosphere and great food. The only real negative is their pricing, which is way above market (and that's in any market).

We had an 8:30 reservation, our server was good but I could tell she was ready for it to be over. Not the service I have come to love from this brand. The filet was delicious but was undercooked. My husband and I both asked for medium but both steaks were definitely medium rare. I was there for a birthday dinner and did not want to complain about my steak being undercooked. A bit disappointed though. The vibe was nice and the live music in the bar area was perfect. We were seated upstairs and I loved that. I still really enjoy this steakhouse.

We love Carlo & Johnny's so much! The food is fantastic, and we love the ambience as well. But what we love most is the people that work there. We're so fortunate to know so many of these wonderful people. Our absolute favorite bartender would be Kate. Ashley is also a superstar. We also love Greg. You can't go to a Jeffrey Ruby restaurant without always appreciating Charlie. And also thanks to Brian at Carlos & Johnny's as well. We always say, they put the FINE, into fine dining! Tonight we all had hamburgers, which were fantastic. So from a hamburger to steak to lobster, always the absolute best meal!

It was amazing to get back to my favorite Jeff Ruby steakhouse! Carlo & Johnny NEVER disappoints and is always consistent with quality and customer service. The barrel cut filet is a go-to with a side of cream corn. You will not walk out hungry!! The restaurant and bar create an ambiance that cannot be matched. If you are in Cincinnati do yourself a favor and make a reservation. And, don't forget the old fashioned. Enjoy!!

This place is nothing but class from the moment you enter the restaurant. The ambience is rich and moody, the staff is utterly professional and wonderful, the food is out of this world. We didn't feel rushed and were able to enjoy our cocktails and meal with ample time. The filet mignon was tender and juicy and cooked to perfection. The sushi was fresh and delicious. We enjoyed carrot cake and cappuccino at the end of our meal and walked away very happy. The price is high, but you get what you pay for here. We will be back. A magnificent first class meal.

Service was outstanding Hall was very accommodating. The lobster filet special was delicious. Steak was cooked perfectly. Bread service is so good. I had the oysters from East and west coast and they were amazing. Butter cake was their complimentary anniversary dessert and it never disappoints. Such a better experience than some of our last visits here. Bar staff was also very good and this visit we were seated at a beautiful booth. Kudos.

Last Evening was not a pleasurable one. We were celebrating 2 Birthdays last and the night unfortunately spiraled and tanked. Definitely NOT the experience we are used to at the Rubys establishments. The night started off wonderfully, our waiter Chris very enthusiastic and comical kicked off the night very well. It was my Mothers 1st time to the Carlo & Johnny Location & Chris was kind enough to tell her the history. We started with shrimp appetizer and some drinks then things kind of went south after that. The restaurant was not really busy except the left back horseshoe of the restaurant. We were able to mains order placed, but ended up waiting a good while for it to come out. Im assuming while I was in the restroom the waiters attendant took the remaining bread off the table along with the butter. When I returned I asked the young man if we can have some more bread and butter since it was removed from the table. The young man replied " I personally am unable to get that for you, you will have to ask your waiter"( which is running around like crazy trying to keep his head above water). So you "personally can remove bread & butter from the table but can not replace it. Okaaaay got it ! Our meal arrives. I ordered the surf & turf. I automatically knew the lobster came with drawn butter. So again I asked the attendant to get the butter for the lobster. Good news he was able to get that ! When our food was delivered to the table by a female expo she asked if we would like some side plates for the family style sides; we said yes.... She never showed with them. When Chris stopped by the table to see if everything was to our liking he did mention the plates but we told him expo was getting them. We could see he was extremely busy and to not worry about them, we ended up just passing the sides around the table no big deal. End of meal the waiters attendant grabbed our food up to be boxed.... Never brought our food back to the table. We then waited about 25 min for birthday desserts to arrive, which consisted of a cookie and a triangle of butter cake, nothing that needed to be prepared. No candle like the other tables received with their birthday celebrations that I noticed, kind of frustrating seeing we were celebrating 2 Birthdays. After that had to get up twice from the table to ask for our boxed food we had not received yet and also the bill. Ended up getting our bill from another waiter which seemed frustrated that he had to lift a finger for his fellow staff. Being in the service industry myself left a bad taste in my mouth. You guys can visibly see he is seriously in the weeds and nobody offered to help. They just let him tank!!! I know RUBY himself would not tolerate this! Chris comes to the table to express his apologies and take care of our bill personally at this point he is in a full blown sweat :( We paid our bill. Here the waiter attendant comes with some more water NOT with our food he took 30+ minutes ago but more water!! We said where is our food you were supposed to box up 30 minutes ago??? Go's in the back get our food, 1 small bag for 3 people! Of course the side of béarnaise I ordered was not in there when we checked to see if it was even our food!!! At those point I didn't care I just wanted to leave!!! Do to other staff members not willing to pitch in and help out we were probably there an hour to an hour and 1/2 longer than we should have been. For a $500 + food bill including tip, I feel this experience should have gone waaaaaaay better. The " star " is for Chris holding it together. Thank you Chris !

My husband and I celebrated our 48th Wedding Anniversary at Carlo & Johnny October 15th. The Entrees were absolutely delicious we enjoyed Filet Mignon, Mashed Potatoes, Mushrooms and Salad. As soon as we arrived the waiter served complementary Champaign to celebrate our Anniversary and our names were printed at the top of the menu we were given! The atmosphere is romantic, elegant and beautifully decorated. Our waiter Greg filled us in on the History of the restaurant and the possibility of a Ghost haunting. It was a very enjoyable evening and I would recommend Carol & Johnny we definitely will be returning.

Went here for my husband's 30th birthday! We did valet since a lot of the fence spots were taken up with self-parking. Valet was quick and easy. We were greeted when we walked in. We were seated quickly. Hank was our waiter and Sam was helping him. Both were amazing. This was our first time at a Jeff Ruby's restaurant and we will be back. Hank was very knowledgeable and gave his advice on what to order! We started off with drinks. I had a Moscato D'Asti and my husband had a Pina Colada. The Pina Colada was the best one we have ever had. I ordered one later in our meal because it was so good. We had the Ruby Roll and Oysters Rockefeller. Both were very good! My husband did the $70 Lobster & Steak meal deal since you got to taste various aspects of Jeff Ruby's menu including the Freddie Salad. I had the Filet Scampi which was to die for. Both steaks melted in our mouths. For dessert, they came out with a cupcake for his birthday which was so good. Didn't realize just a cupcake could taste so good. We had the butter pie as well. We had never had butter pie before, and it was unforgettable.

The service and food are absolutely standout and the location is beautiful! It was tastefully decorated for Christmas and had a cozy feel with the fireplaces lit upstairs. Although we had a few issues with our visit (long wait time despite a reservation, being out of cowboy steak and nori, and wrong side dish came out), our server, Jeff, and the manager did everything in their power to take care of us and make up for it. This 5 star care and the delicious food is why we always keep coming back to Carlo & Johnny (in addition to the other Jeff Ruby restaurants)!

Food incredible, service amazing, great vibe in this place as always. Fantastic place for special occasions, not cheep but for the food and service not a bad value for your money!

We came here for our 10th Valentine's Day together this year. The service we had at the bar was phenomenal. I definitely recommend they were great. The drinks was great. The meals were out of this world. The dessert was incredible. Obviously an upscale steakhouse with a wonderful ambience. We even picked up a signature cigar for my husband. The quality of the cigar was out of this world. The ice cream cigar mousse dessert we had was also one of the best presentations I've ever seen in my life. Jeff Rubys completely out of their selves with this one. To top it off, we had reservations at 10 PM and normally when you have reservations late at a restaurant, you're not expecting to have quite quality service by that point in the evening, but man they were just on point. Amazing staff highly recommend taking your loved ones here.

This is a premium price restaurant which needs to step up. First, we were seating outside on a nice patio which was great. The downside is that it's mid October and there were no heat lamps. Nor did we know, so one of us went home to bring Jackets. Then we ordered drinks. Took forever as I don't think the bar could handle the volume. Come on, this is Saturday night and a steak house! Happened again on reorder. Food was delicious and served in a reasonable time. Extensive sushi menu. Yet, when I ordered hot Saki, they couldn't serve it hot nor in a proper containers. Got it in a wine glass!! Really? The waiter was very gracious which helped a lot. But, given the above, we were disappointed for a fine restaurant.

Not being big red meat eaters [my husband eats zero red meat, daughter is pescatarian, and I indulge in a good filet on special occasions] we are not big steakhouse aficionados. Following my precious Mom-in-Law's funeral last week, my husband wanted to treat the 3 of us to a relaxing, exceptional dining experience. He selected C&J and daughter clinched the reservation. Our dining experience was exceptional, to say the least! The closest I have come to dining at a restaurant like C&J is The Capital Grille in DC [dined there numerous times] and a Morton's in northern VA. Although both of these restaurants provide solid, exceptional experiences, C&J completely eclipsed both of them in every way possible! The abundant staff were all friendly, courteous, and beyond knowledgeable! They all really displayed a heart for service, which is exceptionally rare these days. I asked one of our servers about their training, being a long-time server/cocktail waitress "back in the day" myself, and I mentioned that they must have a 15 minute "stand up" meeting prior to service each shift. She said, "No, our training is much more extensive than that," which was clearly evident in their execution. Well done C&J! I absolutely love artichokes, and their treatment of the artichoke appetizer I ordered was exceptional [that adjective seems to be a theme here!], creative, and unique. It was very filling. It inspired me to go on an artichoke preparation adventure and try to replicate their recipe along with a long-time Italian version I've been wanting to cook. The gnocchi were delicious! The crab cake was exceptional, and all dishes were prepared to our special requests, plates removed at the appropriate time, and waters never empty - all inconspicuously and unobtrusively. Their wine list was the size of a small town's phone book, and daughter and I split a sauvignon blanc which was an excellent accompaniment to our dinner selections. Thank you, C&J for providing an uplifting memorable experience for our family, after such an extremely solemn day! We look forward to visiting your restaurant in nearby Nashville for a special occasion!

What an excellent choice! Our wait staff Joe, his assistant Blake and Allie our wine expert were absolutely amazing!! The food was excellent and Jordan the manager was amazing as well. We had no negatives about our experience here. They treated us very well. We are from Texas and just happened to pick the best steakhouse in Cincinnati, Ohio.

First time ever eating at any of the Jeff Ruby's restaurants. Carlo and Johnny was phenomenal. Our server, Ashley, who by the way only told us she had been there for a month kicked ass. She was super attentive, nice, and her knowledge of the menu and history of the restaurant was right on par for what I would expect. All of the food was fantastic. Everything 5 stars. Thank you Ashley for making it a memorable experience. Will be back!

After reserving a table in the elevated area in the bar, we were seated at a table on the dance floor! The table was 1 foot away from the band. We could not talk to each other, the waiter couldn't walk around the table to take our order, we had to yell it to him. People on the dance floor were right behind our table, less than two feet. Our waiter attempted to take our dinner order before we got our first drink, while the drinks sat on the bar. Our steaks were okay, nothing to brag about, our baked potato was half cooked, didn't melt butter. The dinner experience was not worth $500! Our night was ruined.

Carlo and Johnny's is my favorite steak experience and to me it is an experience! The steaks are perfectly cooked, seasoned and choice quality. When there's a special occasion, this is where I go. Ambience was lovely and our wait staff was very attentive but I'm not a fan of the upstairs rooms. I do think they need to add a bit more charm to the second floor, but the music in the bar and fun atmosphere on the first floor is my favorite. You never can go wrong here. Seafood bar looked amazing, it a hard decision to choose what to order, that's why you have to splurge every now and then and go back!!

Sat in the Collection Room upstairs, place is beautiful. Best steak I've had in a while. New York Strip. Treatment from staff was amazing; respectful but not super uptight and fake about it, genuine conversation.

We went there on a date. The place is very cozy and beautifully decorated. It was packed but the service was great. Our food came out pretty quickly as we ordered appetizers as well. Out mashed potatoes were room temp and the Macaroni and cheese not hot all the way through. I will say we did have a late reservation (8:30) so maybe that's partly to blame.

Food was excellent,and the atmosphere was both classy and comfortable.First class all the way!!!

One of the best place to dine in Cincy area , never disappointed, the new addition of the menus ---Sushiiiii ! Omg they are so yummy ! The Crab cake is on point , and of course Steak never can go wrong !

We celebrate our anniversary every year at Carlo and Johnny's and love the atmosphere on the back patio, dining outside. The food is always excellent. I ordered the Joe Burrow steak (my wife had the filet) and we split a baked potato which could feed 4 people it was so big! Service was great. One thing they need to consider is accommodating diners with gluten free restrictions. There was no gluten free bread available - so I eat the regular bread while she sits there starving waiting for her entree. Other restaurants like Cooper Hawks offers gluten free bread. The staff should consider offering that also. Also, the dessert menu doesn't mark the items gluten free either, so the servers have to go back and ask which ones are gluten free delaying time to enjoy dessert. Please consider marking the menu with gluten free items - it is the 2025 not the 1990s.

Always a wonderful experience. Exceptional food, great service, wonderful building. We went on a Friday night for our anniversary and wasn't disappointed. The pork chop was everything I hoped it would be and the classic filet Collinsworth was also delicious. Our server, Paul, was wonderful. We had a really nice evening and would recommend for any special occasion.

Ashley and Kate were the staff at bar and they greeted us promptly. Kate was on it as soon as we sat down. I asked for recommendations and she was on it! She got me their moscato and then recommended the surf and turf special with salad, Freddy 6oz lobster tail, 6 oz petite steak and mashed potato's. Dessert was a hbd treat with whipped cheesecake butter pie and truffle chocolate. Every item was very delicious and prepared exactly as we asked. I'd definitely return. I appreciated the hospitality and service provided by their team. Parking is out front for free or there is valet as well. It's dark inside the restaurant so this would be good for a date night spot as well.

We went to Carlo & Johnny for a day after Valentine's dinner as a family date. I hadn't been for years and I was underwhelmed the last time I went, compared to the other Jeff Ruby locations. That all changed this visit! Our first course was the much recommended meatball. It was full of flavor and oh those grits. As a southern girl, I heartily approve. We visited during the annual surf and turf special, each enjoying a lobster tail and filet. Both were high quality and cooked to perfection. My pescatarian daughter enjoyed fresh, spicy hamachi roll while we ate our steaks. Our server was helpful and friendly. We will celebrate here again in the future.

I proposed to my girlfriend here, the service and experience they provided both of us was unlike what I believe any other restaurant in the area could offer. I genuinely believe if I asked other restaurants they would have not been able to put the same effort in. it made for an incredibly special and memorable night. Every person on their staff treated this important day for me with the respect it really deserves, and their attention to detail was so appreciated by me. They even switched me to a private room with no fee because it was available, the picture of the room is provided in this post. I shouldn't even have to mention that the food was absolutely amazing, but it was!

We had a wonderful family dinner in the liquor room. We've dined at JR restaurants before , but this was the first time in a private room. Everything was wonderful. The service was fantastic, the food was delicious and the planning leading up to dinner was very easy. Our daughter has multiple food allergies and the chef prepared her something safe and delicious! We appreciate how Carlo and Johnny was very aware of the importance of cross contact and preparing the food in a safe and allergy free environment . We will definitely be back !

Always an enjoyable evening at Carlo & Johnny! Got a little crazy this evening and tried the honeycomb burrata. It was fantastic. The filet was perfectly prepared as usual, along with the baby carrots. Definitely recommend! Also recommend reservations.

Hannah was a wonderful server. The shoe was incredible. I will be coming back here on any chance I get.

Chandler was our server and was absolutely amazing. Laura assisted Chandler and did an equally amazing job as well, could easily see her in a server position. Both made our dining experience exceptional, will request them both when we return.

I decided to pop in for a quick dinner and cocktail on Thursday evening before meeting some friends. I was able to sit at the upstairs bar with Joe as my bartender and server. He made a killer mojito and provided some warmly welcoming conversation as he explained some of the drinks he was making for other patrons and helpfully assisted me in narrowing down my order. He was an attentive and an absolute delight! 10/10 would recommend!

What can I say about any of Jeff's steakhouses. They truly do have the best steaks in the mid west. Each location has a distinct atmosphere. This location is in the era of the speakeasys. A classy staff and just excellent service. Valet parking or park yourself.

Food was amazing. Kayla our server was outstanding And the restaurant was beautiful

My wife and I had dinner this past weekend at Carlo & Johnny and it was the great Jeff Ruby experience that you expect. Chris our server was very good and the young man assisting was as well. Food was cooked to perfection and the atmosphere was pretty good. Not the fault of the restaurant, but was surprised at how casual some people were dressed. We had the Oysters Rockefeller. They are amazing. We each had a petite fillet. I had the Burrow creole topping and Amy had the Blu Cheese. We had the creamed spinach and the macaroni and cheese. It was a great night out.

We had a birthday dinner and enjoyed a special meal with family. Reservations are easy on open table app. They call to confirm day of just to make sure all is well. Menu updates are clever now including Borrow dishes of his favorites. Service was crisp but a bit overbearing for us. We found it detracted from the dining experience to have a quip or comment at every visit. Lost a star for that when the typical Ruby experience is 5 star professionalism, gotta admit. Food prep was great and served at just the right temp. Sides are awesome as usual. Not that it's become mundane, but with such a high standard (and price point!) anything less than a "perfect" experience is a surprise at JRs.

Food was amazing, as always and Paul, our waiter was so much fun! Perfect all around experience!