The Rookwood Bar & Restaurant Menu
The Rookwood Bar & Restaurant in Cincinnati is a gem for New American cuisine and bar experiences. Situated in the historic Rookwood Pottery factory site, this establishment offers a unique dining experience with a blend of casual and upscale elements. The menu boasts a variety of options, from savory soups and salads to mouthwatering sandwiches and starters. Customer favorites include the Barnsdale Burger with caramelized onions and muenster cheese, and the Sin City Pork Belly Sandwich with bacon mayo and pork belly. The house-made cracklings and Nutz appetizers are also highly recommended. The attentive service and intriguing location add to the overall charm of this restaurant. For a memorable dining experience in a historic setting, The Rookwood Bar & Restaurant is a must-visit destination.
Soups & Salads
Soup of the Day
seasonal inspired alchemy
Rookwood Chili
beef, cincinnati style spices, 4 beans, red onion, fresno chile, white cheddar & goldfish crackers
Ruffage of the Day
100% local grown love
Summer In the City
farro, roasted sweet corn, sheep feta, zucchini, cherry tomato, mint, arugula, sumac vinaigrette
Farm To Fork
little gem, house lamb bacon, sweet peas, local radish, cucumber, herbed buttermilk
Heirloom Beats
roast beets, ricotta, citrus supreme, mizuna, fig infused honey, aged sherry vinegar
Barnsdale Burger*
caramelized onions, muenster cheese, house pickles & thyme aioli
Boomer Burger*
woodland mushrooms, moustarde aioli, truffle cheese, lamb bacon
Rosie's Classic Burger*
artisanal lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle & white cheddar
'Real Deal' Pastrami
sy ginsberg pastrami, russian dressing, house giardiniera, muenster, fennel-celery root kraut,
Belly*
beeler farm's pork belly, harissa aiolo, english cucumber, fresno chile, little gem lettuce, ciabatta
Vegan Burger
flax seed wheat, wheatberry & chick pea burger, preserved tomato, shaved zucchini, charred heirloom carrots, salsa verde
Sandwiches
Starters
16 Bricks Ciabatta
basket of bread with butter of the day
House Cured 'Dirty' Olives
charred orange, thyme, star anise, fennel, chile
House Made 'Buffalo' Cracklings
urfa chile, hot sauce powder, blue cheese powder
Nutz
marcona almonds, rosemary, garlic, lemon
Devilish Eggs
'southern hospitality' candied bacon, smoked country ham, my mom's chow chow
Preservation 'Pickle' Plate
chef's homage to our local farmers
Bruschetta
daily evolving seasonal toppings
Hanky Pankys Reborn
crock of gliers goetta & beer cheese, house giardiniera, rye chips
Chicken N Dumplings
confit local chicken thighs, thyme gnocchi, charred carrots, peas, black pepper veloutte
House Pita
minted zat'tar, smoked eggplant, labneh, pickled tomato, summer squash tabbouleh
Duck 'Wings'
orange argumato, fresno chiles, sherry vinegar, Carriage House honey
Grilled Broccoli
oil cured black olives, Calabrian chile, preserved lemon, marcona almond puree
Caramelized Cauliflower
salsa verde, crispy farro, local radish, blistered tomato, shishito pepper
Mac N Cheese
cavatelli pasta, truffle pecorino, cauliflower bechamel, guanciale, sourdough crouton
Fried Brussel Sprout
local egg aioli, harissa, crispy chick pea
PEI Mussel
fregola, saffron-lobster stock, braised fennel-celery
Meat And Cheese
house cured meats and artisanal cheeses, Stadium mustard, chow chow, mucho pickles, bacon jam, crispy vollkornbrot
Small Plates
Large Plates
Grilled Eggplant
roasted tomato, confit fennel, charred peppers, whipped feta, local mustard greens, ancient grains, minted pistou, saba
Butcher Block*
meat of the moment, house made Worcestershire, wild mushroom, duck fat 'chips', shishito
Pasta of the Day
changes daily, seasonally inspired
Pork 'Schnitzel'
heirloom pork cutlet, violet mustard, potato spatzle, slow cooked savoy cabbage with black caraway
Double Smoked Bacon Wrapped Rainbow Trout
sweet corn puree, roasted brussel sprout, lobster butter
Chef's Menu
let the kitchen decide: enjoy the rookwood menu formulated by our chefs
