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Elevated dining experience with an atmosphere to match. Providing an energetic late night cocktail scene with plush environment. Welcoming sushi lovers and socializers alike in a sophisticated yet approachable dining experience. We welcome you to stay- drink- and unwind with friends long into the night.
Hours
| Monday | 4–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4–10 PM |
| Friday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 4 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 595 Race St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 246-0154
Website: https://barusushi.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
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Reviews
Karenna Maaser
Came here after work to meet some friends and had a great time. We made a reservation, though I’m not sure it was totally necessary. The ambiance was lively and fun—perfect for a group hang.
Our server was incredibly friendly and attentive, and her recommendations were spot-on. The food was good overall and definitely feels like more of a spot for apps and drinks rather than a full sit-down meal.
We ordered a variety of dishes, including the hamachi, karaage chicken, edamame,corn ribs, a few sushi rolls, and the tofu fried rice (didn’t pictures of everything we ordered). Everything was tasty and felt like good-quality food.
I’d recommend this place if you’re looking for a fun spot to eat and catch up with friends. Bonus points if you can go during happy hour or on a Monday.
… moreOur server was incredibly friendly and attentive, and her recommendations were spot-on. The food was good overall and definitely feels like more of a spot for apps and drinks rather than a full sit-down meal.
We ordered a variety of dishes, including the hamachi, karaage chicken, edamame,corn ribs, a few sushi rolls, and the tofu fried rice (didn’t pictures of everything we ordered). Everything was tasty and felt like good-quality food.
I’d recommend this place if you’re looking for a fun spot to eat and catch up with friends. Bonus points if you can go during happy hour or on a Monday.
E Marie
Downtown equals pricey. Others might enjoy this place more than I did. The food was okay though the presentation and dipping sauce was better than okay. Had the miso potatoes and karaage chicken. Edible.
The atmosphere is okay. Not sure if it’s minimal or a little basic. Music was great but the place was nearly empty on a Saturday night so the pumping music seemed odd.
Likely not returning though I could recommend with caveats. Definitely caveats.
… moreThe atmosphere is okay. Not sure if it’s minimal or a little basic. Music was great but the place was nearly empty on a Saturday night so the pumping music seemed odd.
Likely not returning though I could recommend with caveats. Definitely caveats.
Travis Houston
Dined in with a group of 7 on 1/30. For the price, I expected high quality food, but that just wasn’t the case. We ordered multiple apps, 2 of which were never delivered, even after mentioning it several times. The sushi itself was very basic, with very little flavor other than salt and heat. The “yuzu rice” on the gravlax nigiri was indistinguishable from standard sushi rice, and the gravlax itself was indistinguishable from standard salmon. The music was extremely loud, like you’d expect at a club, not a restaurant, and the lights kept randomly going from full brightness to completely off, which was bizarre. Overall, not a good dining experience, especially considering the high cost of everything on the menu. My pint of Kirin was excellent, though.
… moreLori Himmelsbach
This place was an amazing find! And on a Monday – no less! We just happened to hop inside to have a drink and found out it was Maki Monday! Yeah us!! 1/2 price Maki rolls, along with Happy Hour – what more could you want? The most amazing sushi of course! I always shy away from places that advertise 1/2 price sushi – thinking the fish might be old, but this place delivers. We have been twice and they were on point both times. I ordered a N/A drink with orange and it was delicious. Then I got a Mix Tape – with bourbon (even better). They don’t water the drink down with tiny cubes and the drink was full of flavor. But what you really need to come for is the sushi -We ordered everything from the Hamachi (delicious Ponzu sauce) to the Rainbow Roll (our favorite) and everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful and fantastic. We like to sit at the bar and the service was beyond superb. Definitely check this place out!
… moreSteve Tuholski
We were visiting Cincinnati for a football game and the night before my girlfriend and I wanted to try a local place. Also wanted somewhere within walking distance from our AirBnB. We found Baru was highly recommended on Google and yelp. We were greeted immediately and were given menus and drink specials. The staff was very knowledgeable of their menu and quite attentive to their patrons. Any questions we had the staff answered without hesitation. Our bartender, Marcus was super awesome and was very patient with our menu selections. The food was amazing and very fresh. We tried a items on the menu, since it was hard to decide.
The manager, Jake came over to talk to us about our experience and then made a bunch of suggestions of where to try around the downtown area, of course he said to come back to Baru. Jake took his service to another level. I would highly recommend Baru for your sushi dinner or just for a couple drinks on your date night. When you stop by, ask to see Jake and be sure to mention the movie “That Thing You Do!” He is quite the fan!
… moreThe manager, Jake came over to talk to us about our experience and then made a bunch of suggestions of where to try around the downtown area, of course he said to come back to Baru. Jake took his service to another level. I would highly recommend Baru for your sushi dinner or just for a couple drinks on your date night. When you stop by, ask to see Jake and be sure to mention the movie “That Thing You Do!” He is quite the fan!
Mark Miller
We’ve been wanting to try Baru for a while, and finally did…and so glad! Honestly, not sure why this place wasn’t packed on a Saturday night because everything was spot on, from drinks to food.
The crispy rice spicy tuna was a total surprise, amazing texture, beautiful presentation, and just delicious. Every bite was this perfect combo of crispy and savory.
The wagyu tataki was fantastic- tender, and flavorful, and the potatoes were perfectly crispy with just the right seasoning. Such a great compliment dish.
We also had the King Dynamite roll, which was excellent, especially dipped in the wagyu sauce (highly recommend trying that combo).
Our server, Jacob, was outstanding, not only a skilled mixologist but also great with food recommendations and fun to chat with.
We were a little early, but Jacob mentioned the place turns into a club later around 11pm. Cool vibe, and I love that they take the InKind app too.
Overall: delicious food, great service, fun atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreThe crispy rice spicy tuna was a total surprise, amazing texture, beautiful presentation, and just delicious. Every bite was this perfect combo of crispy and savory.
The wagyu tataki was fantastic- tender, and flavorful, and the potatoes were perfectly crispy with just the right seasoning. Such a great compliment dish.
We also had the King Dynamite roll, which was excellent, especially dipped in the wagyu sauce (highly recommend trying that combo).
Our server, Jacob, was outstanding, not only a skilled mixologist but also great with food recommendations and fun to chat with.
We were a little early, but Jacob mentioned the place turns into a club later around 11pm. Cool vibe, and I love that they take the InKind app too.
Overall: delicious food, great service, fun atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!
Al Yoshimura
We had a great time at Baru. The sushi was solid, and the space is really cool. What really stood out, though, was the service. Our server was Vivian, and she was excellent at her job. She was very attentive, knew the menu very well, and made sure we had an excellent experience. We also got to meet the manager Jake, who also ensured we had a great time. I will definitely return!
… moreAlexandra Millard
Ask for Sammy every time. He was absolutely amazing & such a kind person. Food is always spectacular & atmosphere is perfect. Not too many people but just enough to where you can have your own space. We will be coming back so soon, thanks to Sammy!
… moreKayla
I had a wonderful experience here. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Our server Mallory provided us great recommendations and was attentive. The ambiance was nice and the decor was modern. The food was yummy and they have vegan/vegetarian options. I would go back!
… moreBailey Lake
Sammy was amazing! It was our first time here there was not many people but the atmosphere was still a good vibe! Sammy knew the menu well and gave amazing recommendations. We will be back!
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