The Bistro

No Longer In Business

Come here for the food and the atmosphere: great fairly-price menu and the service is 5-star quality. The beer selection is high-end, but tight, not a place to go for an overwhelming selection. The draft selection is very tasty: they must keep their lines clean as a nun’s you know what. Great place to take your lady for a special night out and sip Le Chouffe along with the best steak frittes in the Tri-State.

JeanRo has a great location in downtown Cincinnati, a half block south of Fountain Square on Vine. Nice bistro atmosphere and very professional wait staff. The food is very good, as expected from a Jean Robert restaurant. It’s a shame the last time I was there was for a business lunch because the rotating drafts and bottles are always good. La Chouffe is always on tap, with a rotating Christian Moerlein, Belgian strong ale, and seasonal Bell’s. Bottles include rotating Goose Island, Dogfish Head 60 min IPA, Boon Kriek Lambic, Red Seal Ale, Ommegang Rare Vos, 3 Monts Blonde Ale, Corsendonk Abbey Pale Ale, and Unibroue Ephemere.

Current Beers on Tap: La Chouffe (always on)- Bell’s Best Brown- Troegs Nugget Nectar- Piraat- Brooklyn Black Choc. Stout- Southern Tier Backburner Barleywine- Southern Tier Cuvee 2- Unibroue Trois Pistoles-

Very nice selection for a downtown eatery more known for its food. Only about 8 taps but they are all quality micros and imports. I’ve had Founders Breakfast stout, Bells Hopslam, Saison Dupont, and several other Belgians as well. It is a tad bit pricey for the servings, but the selection sometimes justifies it.

Easy to find location in downtown Cincy. Clean inside with small clean bar in the front and tables for food running the length of the space. Freindly service with good knowledge of selection of 8 taps. All beers above average selections with good mix of styles. Did not have a chance to try the food, but based on the size of the bar it is the food that draws the crowd. I enjoyed the visit.