RJ's Sports Pub

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  My wife and I stopped by to check the place out on Sunday, the first full day of NFL football. I had read a couple of negative reviews and was a little skeptical.  But, I wanted to see for myself.  
  
  They have done a great job with the decor, fixing the place up from the old, dark restaurant that it used to be.  Nothing really special, just a very nice sports bar atmosphere. Lots of TVs and they have NFL Ticker and College Game Day.  But, there were two people in there besides the staff when we walked in.  After they left my wife and I were literally the only ones there.  
  
  We had a couple of beers. They were reasonably priced.  But, the domestic beer list and the import beer list have to be watched carefully (if you care about price) because there are imports on the domestic list and domestic on the import list.  We had some wings which were hot (again we were the only ones there) and tasty.
  
  I went back last night for the Bengals-Ravens Monday night game.  I got there early because I wanted to take advantage of the half price appetizers and dollar drafts I had seen advertised.  I was glad to find that Yuengling was on the domestic beers list (yeah, I know it's brewed in PA but Sam Adams is on the import list).  I got the chicken tenders which were very good and fried mushrooms.  Neither were anything special.  But, they were as expected for bar food.  At 7, the $1 draft special ended and my buddies and I got a bucket of beers, Yuengling Black & Tan was on the domestic list (yeah).  So, we got those.  But, when we got our checks was when we found out not all appetizers are half price during the happy hour.  So, ask before you order.
  
  Overall, I like the place. Both times I was there the service was excellent and the wait staff was almost overly attentive, even with the place pretty crowded for the Monday night game.

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  Posted on 09.11.12 Brian S.

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  This used to be a well-known area restaurant whose name I forget. :)
  We checked out this relatively new establishment because it received some good YELP reviews.  I was disappointed.  
  
  It's clear they've done a lot with the interior in terms of opening it up, but it's still relatively dark. That's not unwelcome in a bar, of course.
  
  We sat at the bar, and our bartender was friendly and reasonably attentive.  There were several others at the bar - seemed like an odd bar crowd.  I saw some families with small children, but then some older folks.  No young hipsters here.  
  
  I had an Christopher Moerlein OTR and chicken tenders with fries.  The food and beer were both good.  I don't see a need to return to this place though.

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  Posted on 08.28.12 Marianne C.

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  Great Burger. Done just right. They had run out of Oberon beer which was disappointing, the waitress found a great substitute .  Server was very attentive.
  
  This place is targeted at a younger crowd as the music being played was not completely pleasurable to my aging ears.
  
  We will return.

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  Posted on 06.13.12 Chris C.

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  We went there for lunch as a family and found out that this is definitely geared to be more of an adult hangout. They have been open just a week and have the usual new place hiccups, but nothing that they didn't immediately fix.
  
  The atmosphere is a fun open sports bar. They cleared the walls out and have a great sized bar and lots of high top tables. They even have some tables by the dart and golden tee machines for this that are playing.
  
  The food choices are your typical American pub choices. Sandwiches, burgers, wings, etc. I had the 1/2 pound burger and my wife had the salmon burger. The hamburger patty was hand formed and grilled to my order. The bun was fresh and light and accented the burger fantastically. I went for the fries and they were lightly seasoned and battered and very good as well. The have the usual toppings for burgers and include sauteed mushrooms and similar additions for a surcharge.
  The salmon burger was done very well too and my wife enjoyed it. The kids had the typical kids fare the chicken chunks were plump and seemed fresh breaded.
  
  They have nightly specials and a happy hour and everything is a decent deal. I am planning on going back with my wife on a night without the kids.

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  Posted on 06.04.12 Antoni G.

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  There is a new gathering place in town.  Very friendly staff, great food, and multiple sports events displayed all around you in a very unique overhead display of flat screens.  Easy to get to as it is right off I-75 on Cincinnati Dayton Road, RJ's is going to become the go to place for family dinner, after hour's relaxation, and outdoor dining.  They also support our local produce and meat industry by trying to buy local produce and meats whenever possible.
  Rick and Cheryl are ready to welcome you to their new pub.  Come on by and say hello, have a cold beer, some good food, and good conversation.

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  Posted on 05.27.12 Tom L.

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