My family and I love this place! The food is consistently good and the staff are very attentive in a genuine way. We usually have the pleasure of having Demetrius as our waiter and he is so sweet. He always makes sure to acknowledge us as returning customers. The management and staff are obviously very focused on customer service without being overbearing or fake. Try the Banh Mi Bird sandwich, buffalo chicken pizza, and Thai cauliflower wings. So good! read more

Went to 56 Kitchen to celebrate my wife's birthday-the food was excellent. The service was phenomenal. The restaurant decor is beautiful. As an added bonus-there was live music-which you guessed it-was great! My family loved my choice. read more

With limited options they are able to focus on flavor. We were a bit surprised by the prices of the entrees, however the appetizers were normal. No draft beers but a decent bottle selection, appeared to be full liquor bar. Service was great. read more

Delicious food and drinks. We loved the cauliflower wings! Very friendly staff and Owners as well. Highly recommend.

Really delicious food. The prices are quite high but I think the food definitely is worth the money. Their pizza is the best thing on the menu for sure. I had a burger the last time I was there and it was one of the best burgers I had in a long time. read more

56 Kitchen - Solon - New American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

Searched for something different this evening for dinner since I was traveling. Looking over the selections on YELP I came across 56 Kitchen which caught my eye. I was greeted timely and was waited on within a few moments. The only downfall would be the ease of the menu. It was hard to dissect what you were ordering. I decided on the wings confit for an appetizer and the a piedi nudi pizza. Not we're superb and above expectations and can't wait to come back. The wings were complex and left a little burn to remind you of them. Service was great read more

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Had the farmhouse burger and a salad. All ok but nothing special. Service was adequate but not a place I would rush back to. read more

56 Kitchen - Solon - A burger somewhere - New American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

My go-to place in Solon! Love love love the pizzas (Spesso) and the brussels sprouts. Drink of choice is their sangria!

Yeah, we saw the reviews that were negative and travel a lot from Chicago. Wrong. We've dined at a lot of restaurants located in strip malls, like this one, and a LOT of them are good. Crazy, I know, but this is one of them, for sure. Pizzas were yummy and our server (Laurie) didn't rush us as we ordered cocktails and appetizers and wanted to take our time. One of the chefs asked us how our meal was. Seriously. Approached one of us, unprovoked. The place closes at 9pm. We were the last ones in the place at 8:45 on a Thursday and they STILL asked us if we wanted dessert. Again, cheerfully. If you're passing by or live in the area, give these folx a try. read more

Decent food, inattentive service. Had to get up from table to get someone to bring water and drink refills. Restaurant not that busy!

I ordered the goat and fig salad, tomato soup, and side of potatoes. The salad was just ok, but the tomato soup was extremely oily and bland. The potatoes were nothing to write home about either. I won't be returning here :( read more

Lunch today (Friday) - had a lot of great low-cal options, loads of healthy sides, and had some nice wine & cocktail options. This was a very good semi-light lunch (lake trout was fab & crispy, greens salad good+, brussel-sprouts & butternut squash were great. . Great service added a lot to the experience. Minor nits - the wines tasted a little oxidized (probably opened a cpl days before) but as any James Laube fan knows - the fridge/freezer is your pal in wine preservation. read more

Flirted with giving this two stars, but that's a pretty damning rating for what might have just been an off night... New to the East side, and so we don't know many of these hidden gems, but me and the fiance met her friend for drinks here and ended up getting some things to nibble. First off, service was pretty slow, which was unusual because the restaurant is pretty small and galley style. You would think it would be easy for servers to routinely hit up tables as you pass by. The fiance ordered the Quinoa Salad, and said it was pretty good, but dry. I wasn't too hungry and so I simply ordered the Bruchetta 3-way which came with burnt crostinis. And I ordered a side of fries, which were either hard or chewy. The friend ordered the macaroni & cheese, and added chicken and bacon (her usual order) and liked it. Can't remember the last time I thought to myself- "Huh... they failed at fries..." So, like I said- two stars. But, the decor was good, it was a good place to have a conversation, and I might be back to try more expensive fare, but-... ah... the fry thing... yeeesh... I dunno, man... read more

Service was great! The owners are always there and make sure the experience is amazing. Tons of vegan options, in addition to gluten free. Staff is willing to help and recommend any options to fit your dietary restrictions. I love the oyster mushroom sandwich (vegan) and the fries and the best in town! read more

56 Kitchen - Solon - New American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

Small restaurant located in a strip shopping center in Solon. Nice menu with several entrees and salads great for sharing. Recommend making a rez. read more

One of our favorite places for take out. Their gluten free pizza is delicious. We love their salads and chicken wings. Always had a good experience at 56 kitchen. read more

I have been here twice and was happy both times. My first visit was because I was dining with friends who were vegan and gluten-unfriendly, so quite picky about the food. They were happy, and so was I, despite my omnivorous, bring-on-the-food-in-any-form approach. This second visit, though, was even more special because of Demetrius, who treated us as if we were visiting royalty. He is friendly--beyond friendly, actually--warm and responsive and genuinely caring when it comes to making the dining experience pleasant and memorable. He learned my name and those of my two companions, recommended drink and food selections, made sure that we got our Happy Hour orders in on time, and checked back often to ensure that we were satisfied and well-cared-for. The chicken wings were outstanding--crisp, delicious, and perfectly spiced. The tempura green beans were also yummy, though just a bit oily for my taste. Being from a Southern family, I have a decided opinion about what grits should be, and "Ohio grits" strikes me as oxymoronic. My friends, however, enjoyed the shrimp and grits. These Happy Hour appetizers were so filling that we were stuffed and ended up taking some food home. Demetrius informed me, when I asked, that he is usually on duty Sunday and Monday evenings, the rest of his schedule apparently varies. I mention this because a dinner "out" is only partially about the consumption of a meal. Feeling welcome and pampered moves the experience to a much higher level. So if you want good food and service beyond excellent, I can whole-heartedly recommended trying 56 Kitchen--especially if you are lucky enough to be served by Demetrius. (Other staff may be good as well, but I can speak only from my experience.) This is not a visually impressive place, but it is cozy and has a "Be My Guest" atmosphere that should inspire some joy, whether you are Beauty or Beast. read more

Just finished up lunch and this place is a find!! We will be back for dinner sometime soon. The short rib tacos are phenomenal...see photo. And even if you're stuffed, you have to get dessert! They also have a kids menu....I tasted the chicken tenders and burger my kids had and not the "typical". Much higher quality. You can tell everything is made fresh. Highly recommend!! read more

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Went here for a family celebration. The food was not prepared to our liking. Some of it was over salted. If the item says spicy it is overly spicy and not edible. It was disappointing because the service was great! read more

Great, bar food, great service. Been there too many times to count. New upscale sister restaurant ELLE AMalso fantastic

Underwhelmed with the alright food and poor service. At the recommendation by our waiter, we ordered the A Piedi Nudi (olive oil, roasted garlic, peppers, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, baby spinach, red onions, parmesean, mozzarella)- the crust of the pizza was decent and the ingredients fresh. Although it wasn't preferable to my palette, with the other toppings not standing out against the foundation and taste of cheese, this can certainly be a good option for cheese lovers. We also had the Bordeaux braised beef short ribs, which were unfortunately dry and ruined the texture of the dish. Our side order of fries were just okay- they were near the soggy side, missing crisp, and did not have any particularly special taste. (Maybe people in Cleveland like soggy fries? I am still trying to find good fries in this city!) The alcohol tasted somewhat weak, which isn't a bad thing for me since I'm a lightweight :) .. but others may not be happy about. The cider mimosa was delicious (I could barely taste the alcohol) and I loved the cinnamon sugar around my glass. Overall, while the food was average to below average, the service unfortunately did not match the restaurant's attempt to create a restaurant of quality through its nice decor and menu options. We felt that we were waiting for a while to get attention since our table was at the very end of the restaurant, far from the bar area. Our server didn't ask us for water (someone bringing us our food did, but forgot to bring it to us) and we had asked for ketchup but only received it after a second request (our fries were nearly done by then). We also had started our night off waiting at the bar and ordering drinks, which we needed to ask the waiter to add to our receipt at the end, else they would've forgotten. The bar itself felt somewhat disorganized, with servers coming in and out and the bartenders taking a bit to come take our order (a waitress passing by asked us for our order to help start us off). I would recommend management take a look at retraining employees to ensure quality service, and review the overall set up and workflow of the restaurant. The restaurant is notably long, making it difficult for waiters to tend to all their tables in a timely manner, particularly given the stretch between some customers and home base. I also noticed that our server was serving a table across the room. While the atmosphere is certainly nice for a date night, my boyfriend and I likely will not be returning for a while provided the other options for good eats with higher quality service. read more

I love the newly renovated Mayfield location. Great menu and cool decor. A nice new hidden gem!

Wow this place really blew me away! I didn't know what to expect when I went here for the first time. Some of those small restaurants in plazas can be questionable but this 56 Kitchen is amazing! The decor here is modern meets farm. They are centered around using local foods and meats and their decor seems to further this mentality. It is clean, modern and comforting all at the same time. Both times I have come here have been for lunch and both times I ordered the veggie burger. I love veggie burgers and eat them all the time and I must say this one is in my top two! It's seriously that good. The veggie patty is made with brown rice, quinoa, back beans, corn and other legumes. It's crispy on the outside and piled with avocado, greens and tomato jam. I normally don't eat the buns with burgers, but here I have to!! It's a toasted ciabatta bun and it's so good! The sandwich comes with fries or you could sub out with dressed greens. However, do not pass up the fries here. They are amazing! They are cooked in soybean oil so at least it makes me think that they are healthier then fries cooked in vegetable oil or canola oils. They are crispy and seasoned to perfection. Overall, this place is a winner! The decor, service and food are exceptional and this all comes at a reasonable price. If you are in the area, give this place a try! read more

56 Kitchen - Solon - Veggie burger YUM!!! - New American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

This is my new favorite spot for higher end casual dining. The decor is unassuming with plenty of functional art. Very pleasing; easy on the eye. Now onto the food. My lovely Cindy and I split the Menage Aux Trois. A dream come true!! Delicious! I enjoyed the tomato soup which tasted like it was made just for me. Heavenly! As my main course I had the Farmhouse Burger with fries. This burger is OFF THE CHART! We will be back FOR SURE!! read more

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Horrid service. Sat for 15 minutes no contact with any server. Must not be the right kind of customer.

Wow! What a find. Delicious food well prepared with a great presentation and excellent service. I had the seared tuna and my husband had the short ribs and both were wonderful we will be back! read more

Always fresh food amazing salads. Only wish the kale salad had more kale in it lol. Love the atmosphere very farm to table style. Always delicious specials. read more

This was worth the wait. Great concept in and unassuming location in Solon. The food is great. The decor is phenomenal.

Wow, I stopped here as I was on the road for a business trip and I was beyond excited to see dedicated vegan menu items! I got the vegan meatball banh mi sandwich and it did not disappoint! I got takeout this time, but the interior had such a nice ambience too. The staff was extremely friendly and service was great. read more

Great spot for either a couples night out or dinner with friends. Large portions, strong spirits and make sure you try the bread pudding for dessert! My wife had the salmon parka (sandwich) which had great flavor. I had the center cut pork chop which also had great flavors including the vegetables. The best thing I can say about the entrees is that you can immediately tell when someone uses fresh ingredients and here they definitely used fresh ingredients which enhances the natural juices of the foods. They don't have a microwave or freezer so meals are farm fresh and natural with an emphasis on local ingredients. Service was friendly and plenty from the time we walked in to the time we left. We left stuffed, satisfied and will most definitely be back! read more

This place is just what the Solon area needed. I'll admit that without knowing much about this restaurant, I expected it to be much more franchisey I guess? I'm happy to report it definitely wasn't anything like what I expected. The inside is very rustic, with a hint of steampunk. There are refurbished barn doors and an upcycled chandeliers, with some quirky metal art formations on the walls. Despite the fact that it was a weeknight, it was very crowded when we visited, yet we were really well taken care of by our server. She ensured everyone's food came out for our 15 people party on time and the staff was extremely attentive throughout the meal. It's really hard to pick off the menu here, they have everything from sandwiches to entree platters to pizzas to eclectic appetizer options. I was skeptical since most places really don't do a large quantity of things well, rather they can do one or two things well and the others are mediocre. Everything here seemed to be on point though- I ended up ordering a pizza, and I was so surprised how the pizza rivaled many of the wood fire oven specialty pizza places that have been popping up. It had that delightfully thin and crunchy outer crust, with a fluffiness and bite on the inside that made it just perfect. My friend ended up getting the trout which was very well cooked, a perfect crust on the outside but not overcooked on the inside. The highlight thought was the dessert. Not being a huge dessert fan myself, I was first surprised when I was told this restaurant has a specified dessert chef that prepares different desserts daily. This I had to try! It ended with me ooing and awing over the dulce de leche, easily one of the most delicious desserts I've ever put in my mouth. The only downside is that since their desserts change daily, if you find something you like, it's highly unlikely you'll be able to order it again. What became really clear to me on my visit here is that the staff here is really committed to quality in a way that most restaurants at least in this part of town just aren't. They care about both quality ingredients and good preparation, and I think for the price point of this restaurant, you are getting way more than you pay for, which to me, is a very very good thing. read more

This was our 2nd time here for happy hour. The HH menu has changed a bit since we last came, which I think is nice. Items outside of happy hour are a bit pricey, but the quality is pretty good at least. Our server (I think her name was Leah) was great. read more

Had a great time here with the Cleveland Supper Club. We had a large group and they staffed us well and were able to accommodate easily. The owners came over to ensure we were enjoying ourselves and were open to answering questions from patrons. Loved hearing their story about where the name came from and how they got here. Our server had opinions and suggestions which I ALWAYS love and she went the extra mile by offering a tasting to make sure we liked the wine. Decor is beautiful and simple. Love how they lightened up the place and added sleek decor with a wall of doors, and metal work. Lots of seating that surprisingly doesn't feel cramped in the long layout. Food was fresh and fun. They were passionate about their items and have a good diverse menu. We ordered bruschetta 3 ways-different than usual and appreciated. Salmon club-unique and cooked how ordered. French kiss Salad-fresh ingredients, would have liked more berries/toppings for price. Steak sandwich-Good, could use some sort of sauce, fries great. Bottom line: going to come back, so much I want to try. Beautiful place for a date, friends, or to bring people visiting the area. A little expensive for me to be a regular, but food is worth it. I hope they stay here, Solon needs this place! read more

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Super yummy, good food, amazing wing appetizer. Some stuff is a tad pricey, but the taste makes up for it.

I really wanted to love this place. The menu is inventive, the decor is very modern and attractive and the food was good. But. The experience was seriously overshadowed by service issues. I don't mind a relaxed dining pace, but 2 hours for entrees and 2 drinks? No appetizers, no dessert, no coffee, just 2 drinks and 1 plate of food. It seems especially delayed when I waited at least 20 minutes for them to bring the first drink. I had ordered a glass of the Sauvignon Blanc. Waitress seemed confused so I showed her the line from the menu. When she returned 10 minutes later, she was holding a glass of red wine. I told her no, that must be Cabernet Sauvignon and that's not what I ordered, she leaves. Another 10 minutes passes and then another staff member tries AGAIN to give me a glass of red wine. I again explain that this is not what I ordered. So more waiting. 10 more minutes pass and then I get what I have ordered. As it took 50 minutes in total to get our single course, I ended up ordering a second glass of wine, which was followed by another 20 minute wait. Only then to be told that they were out of the Sauvignon Blanc. Which happens, but it took 20 minutes in a small restaurant to figure that out and communicate it to the customer? And I would've been more cheerful about that had I not also been 10 minutes without water while I waited, So, no wine, no water and the food has arrived. My dining companion was served 2 different sizes of beers with no explanation or consultation and then was charged for the large for both drinks, which was not accurate. And again, there was no communication. The overall impression was of poor service and/or poor beverage training. There are so many places to go in Solon/Chagrin/Hudson/Aurora/Twinsburg, I doubt I'd put myself through dealing with the poor service again. read more

We had the White Shrimp Pizza (gluten free for us) and the French Kiss Salad! Also had a Pear Sangria and grabbed a Veggie Burger to go! Great ambience and the staff was fantastic! So glad we made the trip over here! read more

56 Kitchen - Solon - You must try this place! White Shrimp Pizza. - New American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

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Solon seems cursed with a restaurant scene not worthy of its diversity and demographics. Thrilled to find this gem! We traveled from Bainbridge here to find vegan fare for our veggie chomping college kid. Had never heard of it but it popped up on Yelp with my "vegan" search. He had a sandwich of mushrooms and side of fries. I had a wonderful small pizza. Lady friend had a seared salmon. All great. I snagged a draft IPA as well. Storefront setting from outside is uninspiring. Deep space, welcoming when you enter. Great decor straddles upscale and approachable. Special occasion to grab a bite, seems to fit everyone. Beautiful bar and open kitchen in back. read more

Greatest food I've had in a long time. I went here with my friend for lunch. We had great service and amazing food. Huge selections of drinks and really interesting menu items. The environment is great and it is really a hidden gem. Highly recommend! read more

56 Kitchen - Solon - New American Near Me - Solon, Ohio

What a great place! Love the decor', environment, menu & food. The staff was attentive & friendly, with no eye rolling or attitude when needing to modify orders (no grains, no nuts). I had the short rib tacos, my guest an amazing chicken sandwich that included fried brussels sprouts. Of special note- I don't normally eat potatoes, but the fries here are AMAZING! My guest insisted I try a couple & it was totally worth it. They were perfect. She pointed out they are like that consistently - yum! The menu includes fresh, local food with a variety of choices including vegan, vegetarian & omnivore - perfect for our diverse eating requirements. That's a big deal because our family has a hard time finding a place that has something for everyone. While some may find it a bit pricey, this is a case of getting what you pay for - a high quality experience all around. Hoghly recommend & we'll be back. read more

I really enjoy 56 Kitchen! The staff is always friendly, making me feel as if I am just where I belong. The staff is also knowledgeable about the gluten free options, which is very important to me. The food is always beautifully presented and delicious. I also love the decor! read more