The Turf Club

I had this place saved as places to visit as a unique place to eat next time we were in town; and unique it was! With neon signs hanging all over it definitely gave you plenty of things to look and talk about while there. They boasted themselves as having the biggest and best burgers in town so I figured that’s what I would eat. While I waited I noticed they had been featured on “Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” so I figured if it was good enough for him to mention I should be in for a treat. When I got my food I do believe they live up to their claims, the burger was huge it was all I could do to fit in my mouth; and oh sooo juicy! So if you’re visiting from out of town looking for some place different that you’re not going to find around every corner that has good food this is definitely a must.

My son and I went there this past Sunday and unfortunately did not know they were closing early for the holiday. weekend, so we ate quickly. I would like to go back when we can REALLY enjoy the burgers as they were amazing! Cooked to perfection. I like mine rare, and it was! I built my own with provolone cheese and pineapple and their BBQ sauce (that comes on the side). It was so good! I highly recommend this place for their burgers! Packed with flavor!

Great atmosphere with quick friendly service. The entire staff is friendly and helpful. Drink refills are immediate. When busy does take a little time for the food to cook but no longer than it should. Menu is big and having never been here needed a couple minutes to decide. Burgers are massive and the smoked bacon is absolutely amazing. My burger was pretty dry, maybe just a one off, wouldn't stop me from returning.

Wow!! Amazing food, charming atmosphere, and fantastic service! A friend north of Dayton swore that this place has the best burgers, so we made the trek and I have to agree it's worth the trip!

It's got limited seating, so getting there a little earlier than the rush is a good idea. The food was good, but very messy. Luckily, they keep a large stack of napkins in all of the tables. I had to deconstruct my burger to create a mushroom burger sandwich that would fit into my mouth and snacked on the burger like a side. The flavors were excellent, and the saucy cheese called for full use of 4 napkins. Bring your biggest appetite, and maybe some wet wipes if you plan to eat here. The bathroom in the main dining area is a dinky one seater in need of refurbishment. Prices are based on each of us getting a burger plus a cider for him and a glass of wine for me

First time visiting the turf club. Had no idea what to expect. Waitress explained the menu when we got seated. They have coke products. I ordered an Angus burger that was pretty standard with lettuce, tomato and pickles. Everything is a la carte as well so ordered fries on the side plus a side of Mac n cheese to try. All food is served on paper plates which for the price is weird to me but whatever, it's their schtick, I guess. Burger was great but so big I had to cut it on half to attempt to eat it. Cannot put it down after you start eating it because it's game over if you do, will fall completely apart. Can barely fit it into your mouth. Mac n cheese was good but for $4.95 it was a very small helping propped up on lettuce bed. My husband got a mushroom goat Angus burger. His was also really good but as you can see from the picture, impossible to eat as served. It's at least 6" high. He ordered onion rings with his and again, for $4.95 you onky get like 6-7 rings. They were good but I've had better. It was like I could taste the oil they were cooked in that made me think that. If you're looking for a super chill environment and extremely casual dining experience, this is for you. If you're expecting silverware and actual dashes to eat off of, go somewhere else. I personally think $58 for two people to eat burgers and fries/onion rings with fountain drinks is crazy, I don't care how unique they experience is. Probably won't go back even though food was good. Cost for what you get isn't for me.

The service here is great! One of our burgers came under temp and our server had it taken care of immediately. The duck fat fries and the sauces are delicious. Very cool atmosphere with lots of funky signs. Highly recommend a visit.

This place is a gem. Tucked away in a small neighborhood. Best burgers in Cincy. Have a great selection of craft burgers. Hope you have a large mouth to fit these 1/2 pound monsters in. Grab extra napkins too. Fried corn is a great alternative to the standard potato chips.

Paid my first visit to the Turf Club recently and will definitely be back soon. This was the perfect hole in the wall pub vibe with fast and friendly service. The food portions were very generous and the menu offered an almost overwhelming variety but you can't go wrong. The interior was also very unique - it is covered in signs and lights.

I am not the biggest fan of a thick burger so normally I would not come here. I came with a group of friends and was still disappointed. The only thing that would make me come back are the martinis and onion rings. Our burger came out and there was plastic still on the lettuce...they did apologize. They gave us an appetizer for free while they remade the burger. The appetizer was ok, but if I had paid for it, it wouldn't have been worth it. The burger itself felt plain and nothing special. They have many different sauces to chose from but was not expecting them to be that much for a small cup. Don't think I would return unfortunately.

We had been here before several years ago, and remembered it being good. The name has changed( they dropped Terry), and the quality of the food has dropped too. Worth noting though, the prices are up! Food was below average. The onion rings were dripping in grease. The burgers fell apart when you took a bite. The waitress was excellent, but we won't be back.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it fell short of expectations. First off, our server had attitude and acted like she did not want to be there. Here, the servers also ask for each person's name so that they apparently know who to give each order to. We were the only party in there except for two people seated at the bar. There were only three of us. You can't remember who ordered what? They also serve their food on paper plates. I understand if it's a place offering affordable options they would do that. However, this is place is pretty overpriced. If I am spending over $20 on a burger, my food should not be on a flimsy paper plate that can barely hold my food with the grease soaking through. The biggest gripe I have is with the cook. The kitchen is open to the side, so customers can see them making your food. We could see the cook was making our food, but while he was cooking he would go off to the side to check his phone WITHOUT any gloves! That is extremely unsanitary and definitely a health code violation. This was not just a one time thing. It was constant. He would put ingredient on and then walk over and check his phone, then come back and touch the next item with it washing his hands or putting on gloves. Disgusting! When the food came out, it was underwhelming. The egg and chorizo sandwich was burnt and charred. It tasted like ash. The burger was overcooked and dry. The sauce tasted old and had no flavor. This place is overpriced for mediocre food with unsanitary conditions. The only reason I didn't give it one star is because the decor is decent. Other than that, the food and service are awful and unclean. Please beware of coming to this place!

Great food! Very fun atmosphere with all the neon lights and signs. Very relaxed, and the waitstaff was very kind. Burger was a little pricey - almost every topping is an additional cost. Will go back!

The best burger I have ever had! Cooked perfectly and you definitely have to get the onion rings! The service is amazing, Becky is the best server I've ever had. I am definitely driving two hours down here to eat.! They definitely have something really good here. The beef is local cooked perfectly and oh my God I ate a half pound burger and I never can finish one.!

Back for my usual fave!!! The Filet Mignon Burger, had a first timer with me & he enjoyed the same burger as well!! Why this place does not have a 5 star is beyond me!!! My guess is people DO NOT stick to the simplicity of the burger. If you try to add too much sh** to it your not going to like it !!! So I have some pointers: 1) Do NOT add sh** to it !! Leave burger the way it is! 2) Get your Burger Medium Rare 3) Get the Fries cheap a** they are worth it

Small place near the downtown area and the Ohio River. Super friendly and helpful staff made the meal memorable as they chatted us up and offered suggestions for the menu and even where to park downtown by the Taft Theater. The room had many old beer signs from various periods that gave the place a cool Neon glow. The food is delicious comfort food but spun up with interesting combinations. I had the Mushroom Goat burger - a half pound burger with portobello mushrooms and goat cheese and red pepper sauce. The burger was huge and cooked perfectly to medium rare. The jalapeño cheese app was also great Good beer and wine list. Full bar. Definitely on my list of places to revisit when in Cincinnati.

Today's lunch was provided by The Turf Club. One of the main reasons I like this spot is because it's old school. Let's get out the good Ol' order pad and actually take someone's order vs point and click on a device. The building itself hasn't changed, still small, neon signs still hanging and burgers still slinging off the grill. We ordered two burgers. I personally can only eat half because they are huge. Full of flavor, you can taste them and it's a perfect balance of beef to seasoning. I ordered mine medium well and it was cooked to perfection. The toppings were fresh and crunchy. For the second burger it was cooked well done. It too was cooked perfectly but the added bacon could have been a bit crispier. You could tell it was pre-cooked and refired....it just needed a few more minutes on the grill. Fries and onion rings are delicious and crispy. Prices were a little steep, the bill was almost $50 but, thanks to the Cincy Saver app, it knocked it down to under $20. Worth the stop for this Cincinnati Iconic restaurant.

Fun place on our baseball stadium tour Visit if your in Cincinnati Giant burgers ! Handmade onion rings ! Yumm !

My husband and I decided to go to The Turf Club for lunch since we hadn't been there for months. The service was amazing. The burgers were delicious and cooked perfectly. The only issue were the tempura onion rings. They tasted very good, but they were very oily. I had the 8.5 ounce burger with Swiss and the burgundy mushroom sauce. My husband had the 8.5 ounce burger with Swiss and all the veggies with a side of the FogHorn LegHorn sauce. If you love a divey restaurant with a casual vibe and neon galore, you'll enjoy The Turf Club. Guy Fieri did.

Haven't been to The Turf Club in very long. It exceeded expectations! Everything was great. Great service when we sat at the bar. I customized mine. The onion rings were amazing.

The food was great, the martinis were even better! I will say Bobby Jo made our experience amazing. She really seemed like she enjoyed her job and was very informative, talkative, and friendly. This a great place for a burger and an affordable martini. Highly recommend Bobby Jo's burger and the banana martini!

This was my first time at The Turf Club after the change in ownership, and it lives up to the memory for the most part. The main change on this visit was no wait! Whereas I recall eating peanuts and waiting outside for quite a while years ago when this was Terry's. Inside, I think there may be one or two fewer tables because things seem a bit less crowded, but nothing to complain about. Food wise, I'm not sure anything has changed! The burger is as incredible as ever, and if you make your topping selections carefully, you'll have a great experience. My recommendation: Go easy on the sauces or get them on the side, and focus on a great topping+cheese combo.

Very interesting place that we found out about because of their festoon Diners, Drive in's and Dives. Glad we went to experience it. Unique atmosphere, really nice service and the food was interesting and delicious.

Just not a fan of this place. It's not good food. It was fun with the neon signs and all but the outside signs are now gone, so just doesn't have the same appeal. I know the old ownership had issues, but not really impressed with the new ownership.

Such a great experience! As soon as you walk in your greeted by every employee and taken care of. I also enjoyed watching my food be made. The cook i had was so amazing. I sat up at the bar and she created conversation with us and asked us questions about our food as she made it to make sure it was just right for us. It turned out it to be delicious, exactly what i wanted. The bartender and owner were so nice and held conversations with us, while also talking to the other customers there. It is such a friendly vibe and kid friendly. 100% will be back again!

SO freaking good! My husband and I split a burger and the cod tacorita and both were completely delicious. I had two different martinis (dirty and pickle) and the bartender was on point because they were both amazing. Our boys split a burger and some sides- and they loved finding the "hidden mickeys" while we waited. The staff was so cute with them helping them find them all! We were visiting from out of town and would definitely come back next time we are in Cincy!

Very casual, fun vibe...inside is full of neon signs everywhere. Pretty expensive for burgers, though. We had 3 beers and 3 burgers and it was $115. With that being said, we would probably go back.

This was the worst place I've been to in my entire life. The service was awful. The people weren't friendly. I got barked at to tell the waitress everything I wanted on my burger (when the menu said it automatically comes with tomato, lettuce, mayo, etc. unless otherwise stated). It ended up being $100 for two 8oz burgers (one with fries, one with mac n cheese), kids chicken fingers (with fries), and kids mac n cheese. In what world is that even possible?! The burgers were thick, but they weren't cooked properly and were dry. The mac and cheese was the worst I've ever had. All mushy breading, a burned chunk of cheese (from being what looked like the last scoop in the pan), and two soggy noodles. (It was $5 for the side of mac, btw.) My daughter's chicken fingers had absolutely no flavor. None. I didn't know messing up chicken fingers was even possible! Everything was so bad and laughable, it wasn't even worth complaining about. We just cut our losses and left hungry. (So, I guess technically, we're out over $100 because the kids are currently having a second lunch.)

The burgers are delicious, the atmosphere is fun, and service is great! I highly recommend this place.

The food was not good at all for what ordered and paid for in quality. 1. The onion rings were probably the worst I have ever ate. The batter was nothing but grease and terrible flavored like grease never changed. The burgers were medium ordered and well that was hit or miss in how they were cooked. They were 1/2 cooked meatballs on a bun. The couple with us paid 28.95 for an overcooked meatball on a greasy bun and greasy onion rings. I will next eat at this restaurant again and I would never refer it to anyone . Besides all this the girl knocks a whole beer on my husband , his shorts are wet from the beer, manager never even came over to check on anything. They didn't even give him a free beer. It is not able the food quality it's for manager making money and shows know other cares about the service,food quality . Again the worst experience I have had at a hamburger restaurant. I would rather have ate at Wendy's burger place. Never returning .

I had a phenomenal first time visit to the Turf Club. Service was very quick and attentive. Burger was big and juicy, great blend of chuck n flavors. It was a great base before a night of partying with the boys.

Make sure to keep your receipt as they overcharged my card by adding an additional $5 onto my tip. Luckily I noticed it and the manager claimed it was an accident but that would've been hard to mess up and I assume it was fraudulent. Food was decent but pricey.

what i ordered: filet mignon burger, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, foghorn leghorn sauce 1. presentation 65 -overwhelingly tall, paper plates 2. smell 56 - not super strong, person next to me ordered asparagus and overpowered burger smell 3. thickness 48 - super thick and could barely fit in my mouth with all the toppings and bun 4. price 31 - way over priced for a burger and one side 5. flavor 64 - overall flavor was very tasty. the grilled onions were the saving grace 6. patty 20 - taste fine but was so overcooked just tasted like bad meatloaf. should've sent back 7. buns 75 - toasted and buttery flavor. very soft and good size. 8. toppings 78 - honestly the saving grace of the burger. so yummy and flavorful. 9. biteability 31 - so thick could not get a good full bite. 10. post nut feel 43 - on the fuller side but not stuffed. taste in my mouth isn't excellent TOTAL = 52

The Turf Club may have changed owners and the decor outside is different but I still stand by my earlier review. The new owner is always there and is a very nice guy. The staff is still top notch and if I lived in Cincinnati this would be the best burger in the world without question.

We went here to celebrate Father's Day. Wonderful service. Amazing burgers! Fun neon signs everywhere. I had a burger with provolone, fried egg, lettuce, mayo, avocado. Highly recommend!

Overall, very great meal! If you are looking for a big, juicy burger, this is the spot hands down! We tried the Fieri burger, the one Guy Fieri ordered when he visited and it was excellent! The wine sauce was definitely the best part. We also got a standard cheeseburger with all the fixings and it was great! We realized sides were not included in the original price, so we did order a side of fries, mac and cheese, and corn on the cob. The sides were honestly nothing to die for, the mac and cheese came on a lettuce bowl which dripped water from the lettuce into the mac and cheese making it a bit unappealing. My only other complaint was the pretty long wait for our food. By the time our food came, everyone around has had eaten, paid and left. I think they may have only had one cook in the back. But the very yummy burgers made up for it:)

It's been a couple years since I've been here and I was pleasantly surprised with this place. In the past, it had been a bit hard to get into because of large crowds and the service was "just ok". On this visit, they had a decent amount of customers, but not overly crowded. As for the service, it was fantastic. The food.... absolutely amazing. The burgers are so well made and the toppings are incredible. Definitely one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. If you're never been here before, this place is a " MUST TRY". If you're like me and haven't been here in a while, I highly recommend giving them another try. You'll be happy you came back!

On my trip to Cincinnati, The Turf Club was the first food stop. My buddy and I knew exactly what we wanted. Natasha was our server and she was attentive and had our orders in promptly. The chorizo avocado appetizer is something you wouldn't think goes together, but it does so well!! The spice from the chorizo is calmed and cooled with the avocado. As some say, opposites attract? I recommend this to everyone! The burgers are cooked Medium. The juice really drips after each bite. Plenty of good burger spots in Cincinnati, this is my favorite. Such a fun little spot. The neon lights all around. The Cincinnati decor. The local beers all around. Everyone is having themselves a great time. A fun energy radiates from TTC. A one hundred percent enjoyment. I will be back!!

Big burger big time Services was the worst's Took 1-1/2; to get a burger I am sorry this happened We where there with empty stomach and my wife sat there drinking alcohol drinks I just had water She got a little tipsy. Which made it worse. I'm sure that this was an accident and doesn't happen all the time But they need to school help on not serving the public to much alcohol. It was the last drink that got her I was in the restroom when she ordered it. When I came out she had already drink it.

Always a great place for a filet burger. It is a crazy place and service was awesome. Try the onion rings

This nostalgic restaurant is one of our favorite places to go. Tom has done a great job. Best burger in the city, bar none!

The food was amazing out of the world, the service was great as well. However if you plan on swinging by the best time to go would have to be as soon as it's open because they will be most likely be packed. I do enjoy the ambiance, nice red light good conversation all around and it felt like a home away from home. It is very limited parking we parked on the street and lastly it was packed when we went but we're able to sit at the bar but the bartender was actually the new owner!!! Which was amazing if I say. All in all, an amazing place to eat, a phenomenal service/atmosphere and an out of this world food that I would come back again and again and again

This restaurant has been on my wish list for years (you can check). My husband and I met up with some friends who live nearby and finally got to give it a shot! Be warned there is almost always a wait since it's a very small location but you can order from the bar and enjoy your drinks outside while you wait. The interior is so fun-Lots of neon and old school diner vibes. We don't eat beef and pork and still found a lot of options on this menu. My husband ordered the salmon burger with a side of onion rings and mac and cheese. I opted for the fried halloumi cheese and the crab and langosteen cake. Everything we had was great, but the onion rings were my favorite and the halloumi cheese a close second. Our servers were friendly, our drinks were good, and a great time was had by all.

I would like to update my review. The last time I dined was when it was under the name Terry's Turf Club. Now that we live in the area, thought we check out under new management. Everything the same except less decor outdoors. But the menu is much better! Mass Specialty burger selections, more cheeses and specialty sauces to choose from, appetizers, salads, not feeling a burger, they have seafood (ahi tuna, salmon, cod) pork, chicken and vegetarian (portobello mushroom). Their meals comes with chips, however they serve a la carte sides. Their drink menu has a lot to choose from! Cocktails, beer on tap/cans, and wine. Tiny joint but has so much to offer. They get super busy so there maybe a wait but not too long. We only had to wait less than 10 minutes. Dined in on a Friday night. Love the nostalgic feel! So much neon lighting and a laid back vibe. Our server Janice (sorry if I misspelled your name) was so attentive and down to earth. She took the time to go over the whole menu. I started off with a Cabernet Sauvignon wine and my Mr. a Hudy Delight. For dinner I got an Angus burger (8 oz cooked medium well) chose specialty cheese-manchego, with lettuce, tomatoe, red onions,mayo and pickles. With my burger I wanted to add fries with a side of their homemade bacon ranch. My Mr ordered an Angus Burger with Swiss/American cheese (cooked medium), lettuce, tomatoes, sautéed onions, pickles and mayo. He wanted a side of their Mac and cheese. We got our meals in 15 minutes. Oh wow! The burger was packed with flavor and super juicy! The buns I believe is from Sixteen Bricks. Very fresh! The fries was hot/not greasy. I'm glad I got the bacon ranch dressing. Because it paired well with the fries! My Mr let me try the Mac and cheese! It melted in my mouth! So good! Me and my Mr. tore up the burger. Nothing was left on our plate. Overall, an awesome experience. I was stuffed, but in a good way! Definitely can see us as regulars here!

The burger was wonderful. It had a hard crust but was pink inside. The best pickle martini I have ever had. The place is small so go during the off time.

Stopped here as it is a DDD spot. It is one of the best burgers I've ever had. They also participate in Burger Week which is packed and always amazing!!

The turf club is such a fun place to go for a casual burger! The restaurant has an awesome ambiance with new and vintage neon signs as well as local art. The staff was very friendly and recommended menu items of us to try. Will be going back soon to try another burger combo!

Still brings outstanding and creative burger or sandwich options. Good local beers on tap. Great space, wonderful staff.

Unique and quirky - The Turf Club was featured in Triple D (Guy is right up there with my other heros - Julia, Martha, Anthony and Andrew) and how could you not stop by when in Cincy?? The neighborhood was somewhat industrial and you can find parking right in front of the restaurant. You'll see BMWs and Tesla's out front along with interesting decorations outside. Inside - you'll find a great assortment of neon lights and artifacts from yesteryear. Note: you may want to stop at the American Sign Museum and the Mushroom House, if you like this type of decor, uniqueness and nostalgia. The paradox's don't stop there - you can get a burger and chili here, But - you can also get sautéed scallops and Foie Gras!! What?? Is this a burger joint or what?? We got the chili with filet mignon (upscale chili folks) and a burger with Shiitake mushrooms. They also had a fine lineup of cheese, sauces (truffle oil for example) and toppings. I love the contrast - I'm a hamburger and hotdog guy when you boil it all down but - I also enjoy diversity in my food options so I would have to say that I'll be back here when I get back to Cincinnati.

Quite an experience in the neon glow. Waitress coined it well: Weird place in a weird spot, but our food is good and our people are friendly. You can build your own burger or go with selection recommendations. Large serving sizes!

Has completely gone downhill.Terrible service. Sat us at a common table with others when there was PLENTY of booths/tables available. The reason was that "they are going to get busy and could not sit us there". We were a party of 4. Really apparent that most just don't care.

I used to love this place back in the day but it has gone way downhill. The burgers are decent but the buns they use are terrible. The buns are mealy and do not hold up with the burger. A burger need a good quality bun! The burgers are round and fat, good quality meat but you'll get way more bun than burger. The prices are very expensive for what you get as well. We paid $85 for three burgers with potato chips and an appetizer, no drinks. We left feeling like this place is no longer on our return list. The service was good but the price/quality needs a lot of improvement. I'm sad to post this review because this place used to be great.

My husband's order: $24 for a burger with only a few ingredients , stale bread and potato chips. My order: $19.40 for small burger with salty burgundy wine mushroom sauce, small sliced canned pineapple and salty bacon on a strip lettuce without buns, and 5 small onion rings. Served on a paper plates. Our experience was a complete disappointment and we're not going back.

A lot of fun. I've been coming here for 10 years. They had bougie hamburgers before everyone else did. They haven't changed much over the years. I will always love the burgundy/mushroom/truffle sauce and grilled onions/peppers options. Some great martinis, although the raspberry one has changed a little. We recently came for the first time post-Terry. Everything seems to be the same, which is generally good, but this also includes the fact they still OVERCOOK the burgers EVERY TIME no matter what temperature you order. This is beyond frustrating. And honestly with all of the burger places available in town now, no amount of gourmet toppings in the world will overcome overcooked, dry meat. Please fix this, please! We want to keep coming back.

whenever I travel I look for the best burgers around, and this place makes the best burgers I've ever had. Either mushroom burgandy sauce and Brie cheese, or mango curry sauce with goat cheese and banana peppers are my well researched combos

We are rarely impressed anymore. That doesn't mean the food is bad. Just not wow worthy. We can typically forget what we ordered. Our meal here was worth every penny, and we moaned with the majority of our bites. It was that awesome. My husband wanted a burger, a good burger. I've always heard about the Turf club. I read a couple of reviews and headed that way. We live about 40 minutes out. I've been hunting for a good macaroni and cheese. I've tried lots that claim fame. Wow, this was perfect and exactly what I'd been craving. That tomato soup, really one of the best I've had. We recently had the Thurman in Columbus. It's a favorite when we visit. The Turf Club rivals it, with ease. My husband believes it supercedes the Thurman, and his loyalties lie more towards C-Bus whereas I love Cincinnati! We chatted with the owner, who was as laid back and cool as can be. He wanted to continue to make sure this great spot didn't stop, so he purchased! Amazing atmosphere, friendly, fast service. I also ran into a lifetime friend. This only topped off the great night!

The food was amazing , it was $56 dollars for 2 meals and a couple of drinks . Imo go to McDonald's and order 2 meals your gonna spend 25 dollars . I will spend the extra few bucks for a great burger some fries and a couple drinks . For the extra few dollars I also got to sit with Tom the owner who was really a great guy , likes to talk about life and food . Then we had Bobbie joe and Ron , I'd love to hang out and do local food places with the 2 of them . Tom your staff was great , chatting about cruises and local eateries is what we love to do . The vintage look of the place draws me to think about all of the stories you all have told in the short time that you took the place over . If the food was just mediocre I would still come back for just the friendly service. However the food made our day that much better . Heather and I will be back soon . We loved you guys