Went in on a Saturday with my wife and sat at the bar. They were just finishing up a rush but the bartender Jonathan took excellent care of us. He was clearly overworked when we sat down but took our drink order and got them to us very quickly (the Old Fashioned way amazing). I ordered pizza, my wife the Reuben, both good, pizza was better. We will definitely go back soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Steve Harris
This was my wife and I first time here. The food, service, and atmosphere was really good. We will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Pickle Fries
Leo Yocum
Andrew, the man!!! He was such a wonderful server. We had an amazing girls night out thanks to him and his great personality. Food is always fantastic! Drinks were killer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian
Aaron Smith
Love this place, specifically on the weekend. Their pickled green tomatoes on their sandwiches make them next level.Parking: There is limited street parking in the area and the lot that used to be next door is gone.However there is a ton of parking within a block or two just need to look around a bit.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu is to 16 y/o so that is great and there is a specific area for kids to go play with toys and books to read while they wait!
My family’s first try, food was great, service was friendly and they had a play are my son loved. Would recommend and we will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
olivia
AMAZING pizza, just wow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts Pizza
Ashley C
We went for brunch. The vibe here was neat. The pizza was solid not great. The breakfast sausage sandwich was ordered by a few people at our table and no one loved it sadly even though it was unique. The sausage was dry tasting. The tots were good. The mimosas were strong & good. The service was good & food came out fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Emily Seel
Smoked brisket pizza was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kris Staverman
Eclectic menu with amazing choices! Highly recommend for an off the beaten path meal!
the pizzas are great! When we visit Cincinnati, it is a must to walk across the John A Roebling Bridge and then regain energy at The Gruff, a couple of beers and a delicious pizza; The Vegetarian is great, since I'm not a vegetarian I add a little salami and the results are for the Gods! If you choose a good place to sit you can have a nice photo with the bridge in the background.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
traci hopper
Fish Fry Friday…1/2 sandwich, coleslaw and tater tots…$18.Advertised as $14 for sandwich. They should have to revise because it’s 1/2 sandwich! The coleslaw is cabbage and mayo, ZERO flavor. The server asked if I wanted chips, fries or tots. Of course I opted for tots without the disclosure that it’s an additional $4.00. The atmosphere was ok, the server was very nice. The beer selection sucked! I ordered a mad tree tropical psychopathy and they brought out this. It tasted like flowers, not even close to tropical psychopathy. If that’s on madtree that’s a poor change! They advertised a fish sandwich, not 1/2 of a sandwich.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Patrice B.
I've been here many times and always enjoyed the food. I recently came for a lunch and selected the fried chicken salad. Talk about a good salad, it was sooo good! The cilantro chipotle dressing was a fan fav and the chicken was fried to perfection. Our server was fine and decently attentive. The parking is my only complaint currently but it's of no fault of the restaurants due to construction. I hope with the new businesses going in this place will receive a lot of love because they deserve it!
Chris
Excellent service. Excellent food. They even have a small play area with games and toys for kids to use while they wait.Do NOT miss the opportunity to get picked fries. SO GOOD.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Create Your Own Pizza, French Fries, Pickle Fries, Margarita Pizza
Bob H.
Visiting NKY for the holiday, needed a pizza night & my daughter found The Gruff! Just got take out but the atmosphere was great! Partiers, family, sports & a store all having fun in a casual place. Very welcoming, pizzas were ready on time. & all 3 were excellent: the Brussel sprout, Truffle sausage but hey, add bacon to the margarita & BOOM!! Just go!!
Went in on a Saturday with my wife and sat at the bar. They were just finishing up a rush but the bartender Jonathan took excellent care of us. He was clearly overworked when we sat down but took our drink order and got them to us very quickly (the Old Fashioned way amazing). I ordered pizza, my wife the Reuben, both good, pizza was better. We will definitely go back soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my wife and I first time here. The food, service, and atmosphere was really good. We will definitely go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Pickle Fries
Andrew, the man!!! He was such a wonderful server. We had an amazing girls night out thanks to him and his great personality. Food is always fantastic! Drinks were killer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegetarian
Love this place, specifically on the weekend. Their pickled green tomatoes on their sandwiches make them next level.Parking: There is limited street parking in the area and the lot that used to be next door is gone.However there is a ton of parking within a block or two just need to look around a bit.Kid-friendliness: Kids menu is to 16 y/o so that is great and there is a specific area for kids to go play with toys and books to read while they wait!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tater Tots, Sandwich, Burger, Gruff blt
My family’s first try, food was great, service was friendly and they had a play are my son loved. Would recommend and we will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
AMAZING pizza, just wow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts Pizza
We went for brunch. The vibe here was neat. The pizza was solid not great. The breakfast sausage sandwich was ordered by a few people at our table and no one loved it sadly even though it was unique. The sausage was dry tasting. The tots were good. The mimosas were strong & good. The service was good & food came out fast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Smoked brisket pizza was wonderful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eclectic menu with amazing choices! Highly recommend for an off the beaten path meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great before an event in Newport.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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the pizzas are great! When we visit Cincinnati, it is a must to walk across the John A Roebling Bridge and then regain energy at The Gruff, a couple of beers and a delicious pizza; The Vegetarian is great, since I'm not a vegetarian I add a little salami and the results are for the Gods! If you choose a good place to sit you can have a nice photo with the bridge in the background.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fish Fry Friday…1/2 sandwich, coleslaw and tater tots…$18.Advertised as $14 for sandwich. They should have to revise because it’s 1/2 sandwich! The coleslaw is cabbage and mayo, ZERO flavor. The server asked if I wanted chips, fries or tots. Of course I opted for tots without the disclosure that it’s an additional $4.00. The atmosphere was ok, the server was very nice. The beer selection sucked! I ordered a mad tree tropical psychopathy and they brought out this. It tasted like flowers, not even close to tropical psychopathy. If that’s on madtree that’s a poor change! They advertised a fish sandwich, not 1/2 of a sandwich.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
I've been here many times and always enjoyed the food. I recently came for a lunch and selected the fried chicken salad. Talk about a good salad, it was sooo good! The cilantro chipotle dressing was a fan fav and the chicken was fried to perfection. Our server was fine and decently attentive. The parking is my only complaint currently but it's of no fault of the restaurants due to construction. I hope with the new businesses going in this place will receive a lot of love because they deserve it!
Excellent service. Excellent food. They even have a small play area with games and toys for kids to use while they wait.Do NOT miss the opportunity to get picked fries. SO GOOD.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Create Your Own Pizza, French Fries, Pickle Fries, Margarita Pizza
Visiting NKY for the holiday, needed a pizza night & my daughter found The Gruff! Just got take out but the atmosphere was great! Partiers, family, sports & a store all having fun in a casual place. Very welcoming, pizzas were ready on time. & all 3 were excellent: the Brussel sprout, Truffle sausage but hey, add bacon to the margarita & BOOM!! Just go!!