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Welcome to Swampwater Grill

Swampwater Grill in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a Cajun/Creole-American-Barbecue restaurant offering a unique dining experience. With a focus on using fresh ingredients and authentic flavors, Swampwater Grill serves up mouthwatering dishes like Bayou Smokehouse Burger, Crawfish Etouffee, and Louisiana BBQ Shrimp. The menu boasts a variety of options for vegetarians and meat lovers alike. The ambiance is casual and inviting, perfect for families and groups. With amenities like outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and happy hour specials, Swampwater Grill is a go-to spot for delicious food and a great atmosphere. Don't miss out on their decadent desserts like Bread Pudding with Dark Rum Sauce. Overall, Swampwater Grill is a must-visit destination for those craving Cajun and Creole cuisine.

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Welcome to Swampwater Grill, a unique dining experience located in Cincinnati, Ohio. This Cajun/Creole, American, and Barbeque restaurant offers a variety of mouthwatering dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

With a range of options such as the Bayou Smokehouse Burger, Voodoo Burger, and the Louisiana BBQ Shrimp, Swampwater Grill has something for everyone. Their Bayou Classics, including Crawfish Etouffee, Jambalaya, and Gumbo, are packed with rich flavors and hearty ingredients that will transport you straight to the bayou.

Not to mention their delectable desserts like Bread Pudding with Dark Rum Sauce and Fresh Made Cobbler A La Mode, which are the perfect way to end your meal on a sweet note.

With amenities like outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, and a full bar, Swampwater Grill provides a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for diners. Whether you're looking for a casual lunch spot or a place to gather with friends for dinner, Swampwater Grill has you covered.

Overall, my experience at Swampwater Grill was delightful. The flavors of the Cajun and Creole-inspired dishes were authentic and satisfying. The friendly staff and cozy ambiance added to the overall enjoyment of my visit. If you're looking for a taste of the South in the heart of Ohio, Swampwater Grill is the place to be.

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Teresa L.
Teresa L.

Great place would recommend food was great very reasonable. Handled a large party well

Erini N.
Erini N.

Great good! The swamp pasta was delicious. Would order it again. And the same sauce from the pasta was used for the mahi mahi which was very well cooked. The grilled shrimp was also delicious.

Cici B.
Cici B.

Literally the biggest hidden gem in Cincinnati. Food is amazing! Service is great and the food comes out so fast. Fresh. Great portions and just simple good food. I work in a local downtown hotel and this will be my number 1 recommended place for guest traveling in.

Denise T.
Denise T.

I highly recommend this place and I cannot wait to go back to Cincinnati so I can go there again. The whole place has such a fun vibe with the fun statues out front like the alligator and pelican. We were greeted immediately when we walked in by a young gentleman. he was super nice and quick to seta us in a giant booth. Our server was quick with water and taking our drink order. The menu has some great stuff on it but we were just trying to snack our way through the day so we just got raw and charbroiled oyster, fried alligator and their delicious homemade jalapeno poppers. This poppers will forever has a spot in my heart. Everything was really good! I want to go back and get an actual meal there now.

Tanya P.
Tanya P.

This was a great little spot. It fills up fast and the servers are on their toes. The service was good considering the full house they had while we were there. I thought the food was good nothing so memorable I can't wait to return. Get in early cuz it gets real full, real fast.

Connie H.
Connie H.

Wasn't very busy tonight which isn't normal. This place is usually packed. We were sat right away. Started out with the Swamp Juice $15, various juices and rums. A perfect blend. Worth every penny Ordered the Pulled Chicken Plate, didn't feel the portion was worth the price but the meat was fresh and juicy. Had rice and beans and baked beans for the sides. Complimented the chicken well. We ordered Bread pudding which is the best around. We were told it was comped because one of our glasses had dried food stuck to the inside of it. Will return in a few weeks.

Brieyanna B.
Brieyanna B.

Brandie was an amazing waitress. She helped me decide between the Tomahawk Pork Chop and Pork Butt Sandwich, we decided on the pork chop and I just saw it was a really good decision! The pork chop and the shrimp were both very well seasoned.

Scott N.
Scott N.

I think the ambiance here is great. Our server was very nice and on top of things. We started with the grilled oysters, which were very, very good. I highly recommend them. For mains, the menu is large and everything sounds fantastic. I opted for the Voodoo Catfish. I added a skewer of shrimp and had the cheesy corn grits and green beans. The catfish was good, but the crawfish étouffée overpowered it a bit. Taking a bite of grits with the smothered catfish tempered the flavor a bit. Overall, the flavor was good. I think I'd order something else the next time. Mark had a BBQ pork sandwich with crispy jalapeños. He said it was good, but it was lacking any bbq sauce. He didn't mention it, so we don't know if it was an oversight or if the pork was somehow braised in a bbq sauce. We had the bread pudding for dessert. First, it's a HUGE portion. There is plenty to share. It was delicious, but because the piece is so large, it would have benefit from a more generous serving of the rum sauce. We were here many years ago. We'd come back for sure.

Amber S.
Amber S.

Don't judge a book by its cover! I'll be honest, when we arrived in the parking lot for the first time, my husband and I were less than impressed. From the outside, this spot looks like an old, rundown bar attached to an old antique mall. The inside appearance is somewhat better with wooden booths and clear signage about specials, etc. However, the food was great! My husband ordered the raw oysters and swamp pasta which he said tasted delicious. I ordered the gator bites which were so yummy and the Shrimp Po Boy. For some reason, my Po Boy did not come with any sauce on it, only a side of cocktail sauce which is unusual for a Po Boy. However, I used the remoulade sauce leftover from the gator bites for my shrimp and it tasted great. The service was rather slow and our drinks ran empty a few times which was unfortunate. However, we know this could likely be due to staffing issues like many places are encountering right now. Overall, we enjoyed our time and I would recommend this spot to anyone in the Cincy area looking for some Cajun cuisine!

Chad P.
Chad P.

This was a fun visit. Literally just came here around lunch time on a weekend and it was pretty empty but it filled up a little bit as time went on. Service was great and the interior and ambience was just really kitchy and cute. I had the swamp water pasta and it was pretty excellent. Came with bread and was just very filling and full of seafood and just very flavorful. Would definitely order it again! My friend had one of their sandwiches and he thought it was excellent and just full of flavor. So far I can tell this place works hard on their food. They really want to make sure it tastes good and that people are enjoying it enough to really want to come back. Definitely would too! I like to try some of the other items. Parking was easy out front and it's easy to access from Kellogg Avenue.