Outdoor seating
Yes
Jefferson Social in Cincinnati
Categories
Location on the map
Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Phone: +1 513-381-2623
Site: http://www.jeffersonsocial.com/
Site: http://www.jeffersonsocial.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–2AM
- Tuesday:11AM–2AM
- Wednesday:11AM–2AM
- Thursday:11AM–2AM
- Friday:11AM–2AM
- Saturday:11AM–2AM
- Sunday:11AM–2AM
Comments (199)
Staff was lacking, but we’d still come back! Good food, good drinks, and very chill atmosphere. Cant wait to get back to Cincinnati!
Good for drinks and socializing. Guacamole is delicious. Pork Belly tacos are good too.
Visiting from Canada. Wow! The food and drinks at this place are very good. Very affordable. Thank you for the excellent service!
Good food, good drinks, good atmosphere. Bartenders are nice but waitresses have room for improvement.
Decent taco Tuesday deals, but the tacos are hit or miss. Taconey is delicious, but the chicken is just meh.Make sure you get the street corn, its the best thing on the menu.
Great beer, great patio, great location. 5 minute walk from the Bengals stadium. We went on game day, sat outside with our pups. You can see all the big TVs from wherever you sit. Cheers!
Great Space! That’s about it ! Food Sucked for sure! Service was so so …minus the fact the waitress forgot to put in our appetizer. Our food came out before the appetizer. Southwest egg rolls were terrible I definitely do not recommend. They were completely bland ! Where was the flavor at ? When you order a southwest egg roll it would be safe to assume that it would have some flavor. I ordered the Supreme burger it tasted like absolutely nothing. Definitely didn’t taste like the taco seasoning that it was supposed to taste like . I could’ve went to McDonald’s and got a better burger. The tater tots had entirely too much salt on them . Chili burger ? Definitely needs to be renamed something else. Maybe Bland Burger or something along those lines . Overall the place sucks . The best thing about the place was the old man cleaning the tables !
Good prices on drinks with reasonable prices. Tacos are great I recommend the pork belly and the chicken and the preium/top shelf marg, great bang for your buck
Visited a couple of weeknights with friends around 11:00 p.m. Good drinks, reasonable prices, nice space, chill atmosphere. Its a nice place later at night that isnt too packed. More of a lounge vibe than a club.
Stopped for taco Tuesday.Korean, fish, chicken, special, and shrimp tacos are completely phenomenal. Along with the amazing house made chips and salsa, this 16 dollar feast would draw me in any time Im in Cincinnati!
Me and my family were just in here and they didn’t help us at all. A lady peaked around the corner and stared at us and ran away if I could give them 0 stars I would just a reminder we’re all African American and they were all white so if you’re black I don’t want you to make the mistake of going there
Fun, rowdy place for delicious tacos and great beers on tap. Our server was crazy busy but still on top. Of. It. Would def go back! Excellent location near stadiums. Easy parking in garage below street level.
Good vibe. Good food. Employees on point. Credit to management. From the door to the waiters. Top notch
Selected this place based on reviews and proximity to stadium. Should have gone elsewhere. Ordered taco salad with steak. For starters, it is served in a bowl, not a taco salad shell. That would make it a steak salad, not a taco salad.The salad itself was subpar at best. Primarily made of yellow and white lettuce (as shown in pic) with a sprinkling of black bean salsa and pick de gallo and less than 10 cubes of steak.Not recommended and would not return.
Great Tex-Mex restaurant and bar. Good selection of beers on tap (including craft brews, especially local ones). Taco Tuesdays is always a good deal there. They have table service including for outdoor dining. Inside there are booths for larger groups. They usually have a DJ on Friday / Saturday night and also a few TVs to watch sports (or music videos).
Excellent speedy service and food. Tacos were a hit! Plus cold tasty draft beer selection.
What a fun little place to stop in near Reds Stadium! The barbacoa taco was fantastic! If you order the two taco platter you can choose two different types of tacos so it was perfect to share with my husband. Fresh air, fast friendly service and great drinks. Will be a regular stop for us from now on!
Delicious!! & great service.We waited maybe 5-10 minutes for a table before a Reds game. The hostess was friendly and we got to chat. Our server was fantastic! She was SO BUSY, but our glasses stayed full and she checked in often.We got chips and salsa for an appetizer and drinks. A good flow of ice water. And then I had a burger and my husband had fish. SO GOOD!! We both loved our food, the chips were 10/10 also.Totally recommend.
Went here and had the best time. The server was on the go and did a fantastic job. Loved the food and highly recommend the shrimp tacos for the spice lovers out there. I actually tripped on my way out and the bouncer helped me up and made sure I was okay.
The customer service was great. There were an adequate amount of staff on duty. A group and myself came here to celebrate a birthday. The chicken could’ve been cooked a bit longer but overall this is a fun, communicable establishment.
I attempted to take my team of 8 (Restaurant Industry folk) for dinner. We arrived at 820pm, waited for tables, and were denied once we were seated & ready to order, because one member of our party was under 21. She is one of our employees and her mother, also an employee, was with us. I even called ahead earlier in the day to verify hours & to ensure I didnt need reservations. It was handled extremely poor, especially by the manager who basically came over, tapped on our shoulder, and said they couldnt serve us and walked away. I have supported this establishment for years and will never return based upon how this was handled. We all traveled down from Mt. Washington, paid for parking and ended up at Tin Roof who accomodated our party. They serve 21 and up only after 5pm but do not advertise that or advise you of the change over the phone. It was handled inappropriately & I do not recommend this business. So much for trying to support another local restaurant.
Good environment to hang out and close to the reds stadium. I got the chicken tacos and I wasnt too impressed. The chicken was dry and didnt have any flavor to it. My girlfriend got the cheese sticks and those things are huge!! They are served with salsa which we werent fans of. Overall it was good, service was good and the downtown environment was just right.
I wish I had taken photos of our food, but I didnt think of it at the time. Pics, however, would not have done any justice to the quality or taste of the food. The tacos platter was wonderful.
Stopped by after a reds game on a Tuesday night and they were PACKED. They were the only place open and still serving a full menu after 10pm so it really limited the options but glad it did! Great food, spectacular service and a fun atmosphere. Kudos for handling a mob guys! :)
Service was horrible. Server may have been high or drunk. Idk. Took food and drink orders, messed the drink orders up and didn’t deliver any food. After food was dropped off the server was asked about a missing drink and then vanished for 45 minutes (no exaggeration). We asked another server to find ours and after 15 minutes were about to just walk on the check. She finally came out and we chased her down to get our checks. They were all wrong. We eventually got her and we’re able to pay. Don’t bother with place. It was horrible on a slow Friday night.
Fast serviced. Always accommodating. Great spot!!
My daughter, granddaughter and I visited this restaurant on Memorial Day. There was a home Reds game against the Phillies and it was quite busy. When we approached the door, we were immediately met by an employee by the name of Marcus. The first thing out of his mouth was our kitchen is backed up, were not taking any orders except for drinks to go! Might I add, we didnt get a hello, how are you, how can we help, thanks for stopping by but... He was very short and rude and not very welcoming. My daughter and I were about to leave when I noticed a couple empty tables in the outdoor terrace area. We decided to sit down, just to wait awhile. Literally, 30 SECONDS after sitting down, a waitress was at our table. She gave us menus, and asked us what we would like to drink. My daughter and I were kind of confused because of what we were just told by the previous person. When we mentioned what Marcus had told us, she said oh its not that bad, were a little backed up, but your food will probably be out in 20 minutes. WOW! Totally a different experience from what we encounterd at the door. So we ended up staying. Our food was great and waitress was very sweet. Honestly, Marcus should probably work on his customer service skills. Also, keep up with the communication and whats going on in the restaurant. Might I add, he was also clearing off tables while having a lit cigarette in his hand. Seriously? You let your employees walk around dining patrons with a lit cigarette? I realize we were outside, but this is a bit too much on the unprofessional side for me. Thanks!
Best place on the banks to stop before a game or concert.
Very disappointed.Refused to seat us because we didnt appear to be $$ drinking crowd $$.If they dont want power drinkers, they should post that information publicly.Fortunately, we found Burger Fi and was happy with their food,service, and price.
Atmosphere on the outdoor seating area was awesome! The Service was mediocre they were not very busy, but super slow and not the most personable. The food tasted good but was room temperature at best. The highlight for us was the nachos, they were great! I will probably not eat the entrees from here anymore, but would definitely have the nachos and a few drinks on the patio.
Waitress dropped food on me and ruin my favorite nice white t shirt 10/10 not a good time. Manager said “I’ll comp the $8 taco’s” which was really insulting. $70 shirt, ruined night and embarrassment. They handled the situation very poorly and added insult to injury.
Went here for a Taco Tuesday and was pleasantly surprised. Pretty decent selection of beer on tap and a very creative menu for tacos. Wonderful combinations of flavors. I only wish they were bigger because they were so good.
Went for dinner after a Reds game. Sat down at 10pm, ordered dinner at 10:15pm. Waiter came over and said the food would be out shortly at 10:30. 10:48 he comes over and says sorry the kitchen has been running slow and we weren’t prepared for the Reds game tonight. At 11pm he hopped a fence at hopped into a car and proceeded to talk to them for 5 minutes. The waiter spent more time sitting at a table, talking to his friends, smoking a cigarette rather than check on our food. Terrible service and an absolute joke of a waiter.
Amazing tacos! My fiance and I went here for a date night. It was a perfect night for the doors to be open and enjoy the outside. The queso was sooo good we got 2 orders! Our server Katie was so friendly and informative and she recommended a great tart beer! We will be back soon!
When I worked downtown this was the usual place wed go for drinks. The staff is diligent about maintaining a positive atmosphere and ensuring guest satisfaction. They take care of those who take care of them, so tip your servers and bar staff. Especially these guys.
Great food and service! They had a special for $5 nachos and they were amazing!! Big serving with queso, beans, chicken, and fresh jalapenos. The drink menu was great with plenty of quality liquor selections. This was my first time in Cincinnati and I definitely got lucky walking in to Jefferson Social!
Nice, very accessible taco joint on the riverfront. Prices are more than reasonable especially given its close proximity to large event spaces. Service was prompt. Tacos are street style and were yummy but nothing to write home about. There were some very unique menu items that I would have liked to try and may increase the appeal but I was there for a light and quick lunch.
This used to be a GREAT pre-COVID outing...$5 Nacho plate, 1/3 smaller raised to $6!!!Quesadilla was $5 , now pay $2 extra to add meat!!! Passing additional costs onto customer... $20, now costs $28...I was really starting to ENJOY
The outdoor seating for DORA is so fun! Also we had a LArge crew and out wait staff killed it keeping us all adequately hydrated. Mass props to them really.
This was my first time visiting. The service was slow, but only because there was only one waitress and one in training.. so not her fault. 2 stars because I ordered a taco, Social Supreme I believe.. there was no flavor to that meat at all. I couldnt believe how bland it was, even with the dressings on it, the unseasoned meat outweighed everything.
Nice cool outside area. Good selection of craft beer.
Good beer and cider. Inside is nice. Bathrooms are large. Open air- good for nice weather.
Excellent beer menu. Had my favorite Miller High Life. Big taco menu. Korean taco very tasty. Right amount of spice in the Kimchi.
Great mix of classic bar food and tacos. The proximity to the Great American park is wonderful. They have outdoor seating which is pet friendly. They brought out water for my dog, which we were on the way to Bark in the Park. Go Reds! Their service was fantastic and prompt. I would recommend Jefferson Social especially if you are on your way to a Reds game.
Good place to grab drinks and food prior to a baseball game. Has a nice patio area if you like sitting outside. Great location. Had some beers and a chicken quesadilla before going to the stadium. Tasted pretty good. No complaints.
We only went for drinks. It was pretty busy on a Friday evening. Drinks were 7$ and strong. If youre into liquor this is a good place for you. Our server wasnt too nice and didnt seem to care too much about us which was fine because again, we only went for drinks.
Wasnt anything great. Food came out quickly, but wasnt hot. The barbacoa tacos looks better than they tasted. I was really disappointed. Really didnt taste like anything. Had to put salt and pepper on them. Save your money if youre looking for decent Mexican food.
Had 13 in our party, visitors from both coasts. Had a great lunch and drinks. The fish tacos.. real nice! Great job!
Great place to go before or after a Reds game, or whenever. Their wings are AWESOME! I got the spicy garlic and was very happy. My wife got the street corn and was in love. We were in town to watch the Cubs and the bartenders were super helpful in letting us know some cool places to go. Very cool place.
Jefferson Social is a really cool place. I love the food and have never had a bad meal there. I always order the tacos individually because I am not a rice and beans fan. The coney taco is very good and unique. The corn on the cob as just plain awesome. The cheese rolls were very good and I would order them again. The Korean taco was also very good although a little spicy
I’m giving this 2 stars but it should be 1 star!! I’m from out of town and hopped around a bit on New Year’s Eve. This place had the worst atmosphere BY FAR in the downtown area brought on entirely by the employees. It wasn’t just my interaction w them either. Our entire group felt the same. Every person I/we dealt with in this place from the bartenders to wait staff to the absolute weasels at the door was quite honestly a cut below what should be expected. When looking for a place to go down on the banks..... I would suggest walking right by this place and go somewhere that hires people who realize that they should care about maintaining a level of competence and courtesy with the customers. There is a reason for all the bad reviews on this place! Walk on by and you will be much better off I assure you.
Got several different tacos and drinks. Also had chips and salsa and queso. Nothing was memorable. Our waitress was personable, but had no focus - very scattered and made several mistakes. Not a horrible experience, but wasnt impressed.
Cool place. Food was amazing. Highly recommended.
McKayla is an absolute doll! I’ve had her twice in the last week or so and she’s so kind, and efficient. I would highly recommend her! The food is great and it’s not overpriced. I come here quite often
It was really fun . I joined a after wedding party with my nieces. It was a really hot crowd. I was pretty old next to most people. Loved the music and atmosphere. We hung out outside and danced . Its fun it was a real warm night. I am from wa state .
Had lunch today with my family and brought our cockapoo. Here in Cincy for a baseball tournament. Staff was fantastic and very accommodating with our pup. The Barbados tacos were delicious! Will definitely go back!
My husband got wings with Jameson honey sauce and they were really good. I got a burrito bowl and we split an order of the Mexican street corn. The corn was very lackluster and had very little spice on it. The burrito Bowles rice was over cooked and just generally bland tasting for the most part.
We werent here too long. It was packed before a concert. We drank a couple beers and attacked a table as soon as someone started to get up. We had to order superfast and munch on our food as we were paying so I dont really know how good it was. But everyone was very nice and the walls open up for very nice in/out seating.
We loved the atmosphere, and we loved the food. BUT our server, Katie, started out so great.. By the end of our dinner the place got a little busier, and she seemed to forget about us. Then my husband left his Yeti, a $40 cup, on the table. We soon realize. The table we were sitting at had not been wiped off yet, so it obviously had not been a long time at all. I went back in and asked our server about it. She was snippy ( semi-understandable as I am a server). After waiting a few minutes she walked over to the trash can pulled out our cup and handed it to me covered in all kinds of junk.. Didnt even wash it off.Sad end to what couldve been a great experience. 👎🏼
Good tacos, decent outdoor seating. We asked for the fire pit style table and it was a good move given the weather.The veggies in the tacos had a little more oil than I would’ve preferred, but the seasoning was on point.
Ive only ever been late (after 11pm). Enjoyed the live DJ, whiskey/bourbon selection, and chill vibes. My good friend and I stopped by for a couple cocktails after a full day of drinking around town and dancing and it was a perfect way to end the night
I would give it 5 stars for the atmosphere, food, and drinks but the waitress Sophia made me want to give it 0 . It seemed from the very beginning she had an attitude. I dont want to say its because I was with two African American women but I did not see her act this way with anyone else not of color. She did not offer is water and was very short and talking about is to other waitresses and laughing. I am very disgusted. Too bad because I loved the restaurant.
Excellent customer service, staff is amazing. Even on Opening Day you will be served with a smile and they are always staffed for big events. The food is amazing too. Tacos are awesome!
I always have a great time here and it is a fun place to go to after a game. However. The service here has always been quick, attentive, but mostly rude. I bartend so in an atmosphere like that its hard to keep patience. I told the bartender who was taking care of us most the night, very friendly guy actually, that the dance floor was sticky and smelled horribly of vomit. He said did someone just puke I said no, but whoever did earlier, it was not cleaned up properly. He rolled his eyes and went to the next customer. The smell got so bad we left.
I live at the Banks, and Jefferson Social is easily the best bar in the area. The staff is awesome, the tacos are delicious, and they always have around a dozen great and mostly local craft beers on tap. Highly recommended.
Tacos very small for price , tacos were dry very dissatisfied. Street corn taste nothing like real street corn just taste like regular corn and Mayo .
Service was good but the food was basically Taco Bell. My tacos were bland and very small. The nachos had zero seasoning.
Great atmosphere, perfect location for grabbing a drink while strolling downtown.Staff and service was great. During busy times and around local events it can get a bit cramped. Parking can be a hassle, just like anywhere else in the immediate area.
JS is doing a great job with Covid requirements while continuing to offer some of the best tacos in the city. Service is speedy and friendly. Its a favorite of ours at the Banks
Good tacos. Tuesday tacos are half-price. Bar looks good too but Im always there at lunch so not imbibing. Queso was pretty good but last trip it had changed and not for the better, they lose a star for that.
Quick stop before a concert at US Bank Arena. Great location near the Reds Stadium. A few of my friends had the tacos and said they were just okay. Good beer selection and staff was friendly.
Didnt think $1 for a little side cup of ranch was proper but the tacos are always good. Gotta cater to the guest in some way and not be so petty with extra condiments when wasnt enough dressing given in the first place for my salad/mountain of lettuce.
Sometimes trivia is a bit too late and out of control, but when this bar is not slammed nut to butt during an event or on the weekends with college kids this bar can be pretty chill. They dont have the greatest food but its a good place to hang out if youre in the banks.
If I could give half a star I would. The only reason it earns the half star is because the wings were good. Customer service is insulting. Horrible response to problem. Management added insult to the situation.
I had a great time dancing with random people and the DJ was on point! I will definitely return!
This place is an incredible deal on Tuesday; half off most of their tacos. My wife and I tried six of them: chicken, carnitas, taconey, shrimp, Korean, and pork belly. The shrimp taco might have been the best Ive ever tasted. Carnitas and taconey were also very good. The only disappointment was the chicken taco, which was a bit dry and boring. One complaint is that they put a ton of cilantro on everything but its not mentioned on the menu; my wife and I both hate cilantro but we didnt think we had to say anything since the menu didnt mention cilantro on any of the tacos we ordered. Thankfully its very easy to pick off.
My favorite bar to go to at the banks! Casual, fun, busy but not over crowded and unable to move. The best mixed drinks!!! Good for any adult age and and has a great mix of every age group.
We have been here 3 times now. Every single time the service was prompt and attentive. The is is always good too.I dont think its anything to get too excited about, but just finding a business that does what they say they will do is somewhat impressive anymore.I would recommend this place every single time over the overpriced Candado on opposite corner of the block...
Great local spot on The Banks... Tacos were on point! Knocked off a star because I ordered root beer and it wasnt until I needed a refill that the server pointed out that their root beer didnt come with free refills. Kind of a rip, should be stated up front.
Weather was great, nice seats. The nachos were very tasty, but the chicken tacos were plain. The music and trivia contest were a little loud
Ive only patronized the Jefferson during the afternoon for Lunch. They are our definitive Taco Tuesday joint. All the tacos are exceptional however my favorite is the Korean and Chorizo. I typically get one each and a side of Chips and salsa with an Arnold Palmer and it is spectacular. Service has been good for us but we are just part of the lunch crowd so the evenings may be different. I also love the music they play. Its a small thing but makes the atmosphere for me.
This place is decent! If you’re looking for an authentic taco like you’d get in Cali or Texas it comes KINDA close but not even half as good. I was super excited for a place w elotes in Cincinnati but it was a bit of a let down :( fast service and a cool environment
Went here with some friends on a Friday. It was a popular spot for both reds and bengals fans. The beer selection and prices were about average. There are fenced in spaces on the sidewalk so you can hang out outdoors. There was also a DJ playing inside
Jefferson Social is the true gem of the Banks in Cincinnati. They have a wonderful and diverse menu selection with a highlight on many options including tacos. The back bar offers a wide selection for everyone along with a competitive beer selection as well. The standout of this this establishment happens to be the staff who delivers a warm, friendly, and professional level of service every single time!!! The Social will always be one of my go to spots in Cincinnati.
Want some of the best tacos in town, this is the place for you. This place has the best tacos in town. The atmosphere is awesome, the food is great, and the service is hit or miss. Ive had more good service than bad, but on average, the service is a 3/5.
Very disappointed in my visit. I had been wanting to check this place out for a while after hearing a lot of positive feedback. Upon arrival we sat ourselves as the door sign says to do. We chose a nice sunny table on the more private side of the resturant. Im not able to review the food or drinks since we sat for fifteen minutes with no one coming by our table. There was only one server, but she walked in front of our table several times and the bartenders looked over at us more than once but never said anything to us or the server. My boyfriend and I were both too hungry to wait any longer and went somewhere else. During our time there no one said a word to us; not even a hello or goodbye. I would understand if it was busy but there were only four or five tables and half the bar was empty.
Incredibly horrible service horrible management grease was spilled over my partner and they wouldn’t do anything about it. I honestly can’t believe what just happened his clothes were completely ruined and they said oh sorry we can’t do anything about it.
We came here as part of a bar crawl. The venue is really nice and their prices are very reasonable. We had drinks along with street corn. Both were very good and the service was also on point! Would definitely recommend going here.
We highly recommend Jefferson Social. We just got carry out and the food was delicious! They are also offering delicious drinks to go. You will definitely want to check them out, you will be glad you did!
Great bar. Good service. Cool atmosphere. Right across the street from Ruth Chriss place. Serve bar food which is also good.Hope this was helpful. If so, give a like.
Took an hour to get a table which we sat at uncleaned then took 30 minutes and complaining to get our drink order another 30 minutes to get a food order then the burgers were burnt and we got the wrong drinks. Never going on game day again absolute mad house. Kitchen sent food out in the wrong order and everything.
Great tacos, fun atmosphere. Has a few tvs but not a sports bar. Trivia night on Tuesday with prizes. Also cheap tacos and tecate beer on Tuesday. Fun place to be downtown. Street parking free after 9pm. Fun and relaxed staff
Took over an hour for half our table to get our food. The other half was then told that the grill was broken so they couldn’t make their food… an hour after ordering… this place is a joke
Service was... adequate. Not spectacular. Overcooked shrimp and too much cilantro. And it gets loud fast. Cant say wed go back, but we did leave with full bellies.
While I was shocked to pay $4.00 for a Miller high Life! The staff and service are amazing!!! For example Marc of their security detail ran into me one night after hours and saw I was drunk and had lost my wallet, not only did he buy me a meal he personally saw to it that I had a ride home. I went back this past Saturday to repay this debt and say thank you! Not only was truly allowed to be myself which is a NonConforming Lgbtqia person of color, I met a very diverse group of beings! Also the dj on Saturday was on point! Thank you for a wonderful experience to all!
The food was soooooo good! Bartender big scary looking guy, is really welcoming. Waiting staff nice. Location is perfect.
A great place for a drink! Been there many times before/after Reds games. Theyll be a stop on our pub crawl and they were so nice and made planning very easy!
Arguably one of my worst restaurant experiences. Another table yelled and catcalled from the window to passerbys on the sidewalk. Repeatedly asked the waitors and waitresses to address the issue with no success. Eventually another patron spoke to them and asked them to stop and a fight almost broke out. Food is mediocre at best and the restaurant is in no way committed to a pleasant dining experience.
Came in with a large group, waitress was nice, took our orders, when food came we were missing a few things. They fixed it pretty quick though. Prices were good.
Mediocre food. Waitstaff that is superficially polite but have no listening skills or ability provide basic food service - like providing place settings, explain the menu (yes, we can read the menu but dont know what spice levels are or portion sizes or provide drink refills). Though I do admit that my impression of her was colored by the fact that the place is busy but shes in the corner texting on her phone while her peers are serving customers.
Over priced drinks for just a small downtown bar. Bartenders are rude and charge different prices from 1 order to the next. I dont recommend this bar to those looking for a bar to go to and stay there for the night. This is no more than a quick drink or bar hopping type of place n
The bartender was so rude. I paid for a beer with my card, he was so rude and said People like you is why we have a line for drinks. I Happen to be Hispanic, the guy after me paid for one drink with a card didnt say nothing. The guy next me even looked disgusted by your bartenders behavior. Dont want to say it was racist but it kinda looked.
Busy Friday night so we got very little attention and no waiters approached our table at all, we constantly had to get up for things. Drinks were strong though.
Love the tacos here. The seating could be better by having a host, as we noticed some people just walk in oast those waiting for a table and Hoover over someone thays almost finished, so they can steal the seat
Taco special was great, I recommend ordering three or four if you want a full meal. I stopped here for a snack and a soda while out on a trip. Good atmosphere and good locale.
I did not eat here and only had a few drinks. Staff was very interested in talking with personal friends and other staff members. The drinks were top notch and the blueberry beer is a must try.
Wednesday night only 8 table being used at the time. The waiter said she was on day 3 and did not know the beers on tap. Ordered a beer that was on tap she came back with it in a came. No exception. Ordered the food. She never came back to to table. So other staff stopped after someone from the back brought or food. Food ok but not impressed. Training and Coaching needs to be addressed as well as management having a presents. In three hours no management or other staff to check up on us. Failed
Went for lunch. The wait staff were great. The food however was cold. It was like they prepped early to meet the lunch rush but didnt keep the food warm. I should try it again at some point not during the lunch rush. Maybe this was just a fluke
Sportsy bar with good food. Rare to come by that combo. Tacos are great. Barabacoa tacos are my favorite and they even have Stiegel Radler. Yum!They have indoor and outdoor seating. Indoor, there is a bar, as well as high and low tops. There is also a large couch like booth that raps around with some low tables, which is great for a more comfy bit of conversation. Music is good but not overpowering like some of the other bars around. They always have the game on too.Would recommend.
TAKES WAAYYY TOO LONG FOR FOOD TO COME OUT STAFF WILL TELL YOU “20 mins” BUT GO HIDE IN THE BACK AND TAKE NEARLY A HOUR TO GIVE YOU A UPDATE ON YOUR FOOD. And DONTTT TRY CALLING CAUSE YOU WANT GET THROUGH TO ABSOLUTELY NO ONE! I DONT WANT TO SAY WORST PLACE IVE BEEN IN BUT THEY ARE VERYYYYYYY CLOSE TO THAT.
Went on a Wednesday. Ordered the $5 nachos and was charged full price, after the servers ignored us for 15 minutes. She made up for the ignoring us thing by taking a shot with my girlfriend and her friend... But then she never returned to our table to drop food off or refill drinks. All the food was cold too
Very impressed with the food and bar selection. I had a taco salad with barbacoa and an Angry Orchard Hard Cider during happy hour. The cider helped lessen the heat from the fresh pico de gallos jalapeños. Beautiful day meant all sides of the building were open to the elements. Will come back...often.
TAKES LONG FOR FOOD TO COME OUT STAFF WILL TELL YOU “ILL CHECK ON IT” BUT GO TAKE MILLION DIFFERENT ORDERS THEN HIDE IN THE BACK AND TAKE NEARLY A 2 HOURs TO GIVE YOU A UPDATE ON YOUR FOOD And DONT TRY CALLING CAUSE YOU WONT GET THROUGH TO ABSOLUTELY NO ONE! DEFINITELY DONT RECOMMEND
The fried cheese sticks are like wonton with pepper jack they are really good. Awesome bar.
Taco Tuesday and trivia... OMG and 2$ Tecates
I normally I dont give a 1 star Becasue I know mistakes happen but the way you handle your mistakes with customers is what brings them back and I unfortunately not going back to Jeffersons at the banks.. I work in the area and this was my third time going there for lunch I liked the fish tacos and I have been ordering them every time I go but this time my tacos had a BONE I didnt want to make it a big deal even tho I was really hurt , I have mentioned it to the guy and I wanted to see why I had that in my fish taco , I had no answer other than thats weird not sure why that was in your food and a Sorry .. I asked for my check and they saw me hurting it poked right between my teeth and that thing was not small I could have really got hurt, so he had taken one taco off the entire bill . I dont eat chicken or anything with bones and just him mentioning to me that it could have been a chicken bone I had left there straight to a bathroom and threw up everything I had ... I think that situation could have been dealt with better . Its not ok to get a bone in a fish taco thats not suppose to have bones..
Terrible customer experience. We had been sitting and ordered food, my son stepped outside for a phone call and the door man would not let him back in. I explained that he was there with his father and state of Ohio law allows for him to be there accompanied by a parent. They still refused to let him in and we had to leave. This was at 4:45pm on a Friday.....
Been here for about thirty minutes not one server or waiter came to my table.. went to bar to order my own drinks twice and still haven’t been asked if I want to order food and I’m hungry.. I asked one waiter could I get an order in and she’s walked past me twice and never stopped..
Stopped in a few hours before a Reds game for food and drinks. Walked in, no one acknowledged our party of 5, so I went to the bar and got a round of drinks and a menu. We sat at a table outside, not a single waitress would stop at our table, they would walk right by us and wait on other groups that would sit at the other tables. After 30-45 minutes of the waitresses even looking at us as they walked by and never asking us if we needed anything we decided it was way past time to leave. We will NEVER go back or recommend anyone to go.
Fun place to grab some tacos and drinks with friends. Can get pretty busy before Reds games and on any weekend night, but service is surprisingly good anyway. Good beer selection.
Family, Food, FellowshipBirthday Celebration3 Generations...first visit, wait-staff was cordial, helpful with taste and dietary suggestions......the food was the bomb...We will be back ! .
My group of friends and I come to this bar often its a good time good vibes. Bartenders are quick, security guys all good dudes. Music is ok at best.
I really like to drink at this place because they always have good beer choices and a decent crowd. I have only eaten here once and wasnt impressed with the taco salad because it was bland.
Nice setting, but the worst Mexican food Ive ever had in my life! Tasted like they literally took everything straight out of a can, no seasoning, just bland. Ive had MREs that taste better!
The tacos were pretty darn good. I was quite surprised at the quality of ingredients. The only issue I have is the portions are pretty small. Even our waitress said the tacos were little.
Soupy tacos and watered down drinks at a premium seem to be a consistent theme for my experiences here. I try to avoid whenever possible, but if friends REALLY want to go in, Ill have a okay time.
Always a good time and the Tacos are top of the line. Taconey will knock your socks off. Beer selection is broad and diverse.
Awesome tacos, crazy options... recommended
It was awful my food was spicy so spicy that when I took the second bite it took my breath away and I was coughing and choking and I asked to have it replaced keeping in mind the description of the dish I ordered did not say anything about it being spicy no idea the server he refused to replace my meal telling me that he couldnt waste any food never heard of anything like that in my entire life and I rarely request to have my food replaced you really have to screw it up for me to do that but spicy I cant do especially if its taking your breath away so I wont ever go back to that restaurant I spend my money what people are more respectful and thoughtful
Good tacos. The rice and beans are awesome. Decent beer selection. I would definitely go back.
Stopped in here on a visit to Cincinnati on a recommendation. The staff was very friendly and knowledgable. They had a great selection of local craft beers. Definitely recommend if youre visiting the area.
Our server was amazing and was one of the only servers working outside. My only issue is the food gave me TERRIBLE food poisoning. I was sick for a week and I almost had to go to the ER.
The bar tenders were very rude. I waited until I was sober to write this but as a drunk patron they treated me like third rats garbage. I hope others give their money to a bar that actually wants it. They were not simply condensing they were insulting. Thumbs down, go to a bar that wants you. Not a bar that expects and treats a drunk patron like a pariah
If you get Brigid tip her $30 bc she worked harder than anyone just to make sure we got everything we needed
Went there this past Saturday for a night out. Bar tenders were awesome and courteous. DJ actually acknowledged song requests which is unheard of. Will be returning soon.
Had an amazing chicken casadila and a few drinks. Great place to check out if youre hungry and if you want to get drunk 🥴 💪.
Always a blast. Can get body to body which is a pain though
Went there late on a Saturday so I cant comment on the food, but the place was hopping and fun but not too crazy. The DJ was pretty damn good too, mixed some great stuff.
Not a clue on how to make nachosTHEY do upcharge YOU 1.00buck for extra salsa and sour cream-really(?) the product is semi fairly priced-STOP taking advantage of YOUR customers-once bitten twice shy
We had the Carnitas tacos, chicken nachos, and chips with queso and salsa. Everything was delicious! Service was good for a busy Friday night.
Its a nice bar, but there isnt enough bar space. The waiting times are really long on the weekends. The bartenders are not quick, unless you just get a bottle of beer.
This bar might as well be the basement of a fraternity. It is overrun with the obnoxious and annoying wasted college crowd. The bouncers are agressive and rude and will bully and push their way through the crowd, seeking confrontation with anyone who happens to innocently standing in their way. Save the trouble and go to a bar that treats its clients like patrons and not delinquent children.
Walked into this restaurant on this last saturday for lunch before the baseball game.staff were friendly and service was good. 4 of us for lunch and we all enjoyed our choices.
Terrible guest service. Actually, literally no server at all.You may have a better chance if youre female. But I would never come back to this place. The guy bartender was super rude and unwelcoming.
It was my first time being there an I liked it fast pace restaurant.
Came here for the late night and got HELLA faded. I had a great time. Definitely looking forward to coming back again.. Music was on point and crowd has some awesome Vibes.
Meh? Was fine. Not terrible. But meh? No reason to come back. But also no reason to NOT come back.The draft list is limited, but by the can is fine. When I asked for a double it was very deliberately measured out but each shot was not completely filled. 😐
The place is seat yourself. Be ready for a free for all on tables. When you get there make sure you have at least 4 people with you to trowl for a table. Dont be surprised if other people grab a table that came in after you. Horrible system...
Taco Tuesday is awesome. If you cant make it on Tuesday, tacos are still fantastic every other day of the week.
I cannot travel through Cinci and not stop here. Chips salsa and guac are the best. When it comes to their tacos, my best advice is the stranger it sounds, the tastier it is.
Everything is good, not great. Instead, go to Condados down the street. Chips and salsa/gauc, tacos and margs are all better.
Good place to go after the game. Good use of space and the service at the bar is very reasonable for the number of people that can cram into the place on a given night. Solid beer selection as well.
Had a great, laid back time. I even went back the next day.
Atmosphere was cool for a Tuesday night, but service was non existent. I actually had to go to the bar and order my beer myself.
I have always had. So much fun st Jefferson social. Their bouncer are ASS HOLES. they will literally kick you out for no reason.
I love this bar and regularly go here even though I live 30 minutes away! Great staff, good drinks, and fun atmosphere!
Fun environment! Great food and brew! We had the street corn and chips and salsa! Kids enjoyed there food too!
I was randomly punched in the back of the head and face on a Friday night by a complete stranger and the boucer let the guy leave before the police could even arrive! They said they have no cameras and that it was entirely my problem.
I didnt really care for the music, but its a cool place. The bartenders worked really hard. The bar was packed, but it didnt take long at all to get a drink.
Great food. They could have more of a beer selection, but they do have great beer options. Atmosphere is fantastic.
One of the worst foods I’ve ever had!
Fun place, but hard to get service at time because they do open seating so hard to find or know who is your waiter. But all and all a nice place.
Great food, great service even though we were a big group (12) coming late. Good spot!
Went here after a Reds game and had a great time. Great atmosphere and crowd with reasonably priced drinks.
I have never had a bad experience here. Once my bartender read me my tarot cards for my birthday. One of my go to’s
Food was ok. Chips could have been fresher. Cod sandwich on the greasy side. Very nice atmosphere
Tacos were great. Got lucky as it was taco Tuesday. $2- $3 tacos. Good beer selection. Good patio.
Good tacos as always. Good selection of alcohol. Unusually bad / slow service this time
Food is OUTSTANDING. Beer selection is excellent!! Loved it!
Great place to pregame. Good drinks, good prices, good service!
Pleasnt experience. Just felt out of place. Not used to cincy life. Great drinks. Lovely bathroom.
Cool location down on the Banks, located between the stadiums. Great place to grab a bite of a drink before the Game!
Had a great time late night. Clean bathrooms. Cold drinks and loud music! Will go back and definitely recommend to others to go.
Great tacos at fair price. Corn on the cob appetizer was fabulous - only 3 bucks
The guy that takes garbage out has a chip on his shoulder. Thats the only bad experience Ive had but its definitely dropped it to two stars.
Meagana was awesome. She said she just started working a couple weeks ago, but she was very efficient and knowledgeable!
Very friendly service and nice outdoor seating area. And a decent beer list!
Really disappointed. I thought iron skillet queso comes in an iron skillet and not a plastic bowl, cold and stiff.
A must-visit bar after any Sports event, if you can deal with crowds. Dont miss out on the tacos either.
Great atmosphere, attentive service even during a Cats game. Clean and comfy. Will be back
Tacos were tasty but nothing special. Service average. Beer list meh. Loud.
Great service and the Steak Tacos were amazing.
Great selection of beers, food prices are great. Can be slow prior to a reds game, but what place isnt
Great venue and excellent staff!Great place to grab a good drink after a Reds game!
Great atmosphere and very good tacos. Loved trying local craft brews.
Depends on what you like. Weekends its the place to be which means loud and crowded. Service takes a long time soley because of the volume of the people.
One of my favorite places to stop! All the bartenders are great and excellent for watching an sporting event.
Great service and overall environment. Some of the best tacos in Cincinnati.
Tacos were decent. Beer was great.
Total reviews rating 4.1
199 Reviews for Jefferson Social 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-31The atmosphere was nice, and casual.The service was really good. The Margaritas are great(Top Shelf)!! I had a Chorizio Taco and the wings. The wings were good, but the Jameson Honey Sauce is kinda weak. The dry rubs are also really good on the wings. The Churros are donut shaped and pretty big. Goes really well with the chocolate dipping sauce.
Review №2
2021-08-16First time here, and if I lived in Cincinnati Id come back a lot! Outside seating is dog friendly! Staff were VERY dog friendly. Food was great! I had the chips and salsa (great salsa and hot chips!) and the taco supreme platter with a strawberry margarita! Everything was amazing and came out so fast!!! Staff did an excellent job!!!!!
Review №3
2021-10-07Holy Guacamole! Sat outside. Beautiful night. Saw a homeless dude with a giant sign and other homeless guy asked me for a dollar for a slice of pizza. Margaritas are nice and waitress wore cool plaid grunge shirt. Saw some people come out of Ruths Chris stake house but I know they didnt have a blast like me at the Jefferson Social.
Review №4
2022-05-29This place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays is the best kept lunch secret downtown.... People think of it as just a bar but the tacos are great and the Tuesday special is super cheap compared to most downtown places and the Weds nachos special is even more affordable and filling. Any day is a good day to go down there but you might as well get a deal.
Review №5
2021-11-07Excellent tacos, taco salad bowls and other Mexican items. Great beer selections!
Review №6
2022-06-26Wednesday nachos special is $6 beef or chicken. I went with chicken and it was killer. Definitely worth another trip.
Review №7
2022-03-051st visit, Megan was our server and she sure was fantastic! She had so many tables to take care of and did a great job! The food was delicious, I had a mushroom swiss burger & tots. We will definitely be here again soon! Thanks again Megan!
Review №8
2021-06-21Good food, drinks, and location. Can get a little noisy inside if busy, but can also seat outside. Def would eat there again! Taco salad and tacos good. Burrito bowl great!
Review №9
2021-06-02Simply love this place. The bartenders are FANTASTIC. The atmosphere is comfortable and fun. Thank for being our local bar for our week visit! Well miss you. DJ, Bruce, we appreciated all of the local advise, recos.
Review №10
2022-07-19One of the best taco places I have been to the food was divine I would really recommend this place the service was very good.