I'm so happy that someone took over the absolutely stunning Crop space. I will say, I think Bartleby managed to make this place seem grand and regal while also being cozy. Not an easy feat! There is a large bar/lounge area perfect for cocktails and snacks. There is also a large dining room perfect for date night or a fancy dinner. It really has something for everyone. The drinks are the stand out for me - always delicious and creative. The food is good, don't get me wrong, but just not very exciting for such an exciting location (think pizza, pastas, salad.) the service has always been prompt - even on very busy nights. I hear they recently opened for brunch and can't wait to try it! read more

Bartleby - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Food is a 4, vibe is 5+! This restaurant feels like it should be somewhere way cooler than Cleveland. The decor is such a cool aesthetic and at the same time so grand. The food was good, nothing too amazing but when it's paired with everything else at the restaurant it makes it a great evening out. I recommend the crab fritters and their cocktails! read more

Bartleby - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Absolutely LOVED my experience at Bartleby this past weekend! We got: 〰Crab Fritters: lump crab meat, scallions, corn, lemon dill aioli. These were pretty good but ours were just a little over cooked. Loved the corn in them! 〰Bartleby Salad: local greens, beets, cherries, Gorgonzola, candied walnuts, citrus vinaigrette. My favorite part of the salad was the vinaigrette. 〰Grain Salad: barley, arugula, pistachio, apples, dried cherries, chives, lemon. Loved this! It was fresh and light. 〰White Pizza: Boursin, mozzarella, parmesan, house made ricotta, garlic oil. I've never had Boursin on pizza but it was a great addition! We added tomato to our pizza as well. 〰Angel Hair Pasta: lump crab, Calabrian chili, chives, lemon, breadcrumbs. My favorite part of this dish was the crispy, garlicy breadcrumbs. 〰Salmon- Israeli couscous, cucumber, dill, yogurt sauce, mint. I didn't try this dish but it looked amazing! Bartleby recently opened in Ohio City, taking over the space where Crop Bistro used to be. The space used to be a bank in the 1920's and the architecture is amazing! Inside you can find a moody ambiance represented by lighting mainly given via candles and low light. The walls are lined with bookcases, giving it a sophisticated vibe. The menu offerings are approachable, from salads, to pizza, to salmon. Service was pretty good, although our dishes took a little longer than anticipated to come out. I really enjoyed my visit and can't wait to come back! Overall rating: 9/10 Price: $$-$$$ read more

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Bartleby is solid! The food is good, nothing crazy but you definitely don't feel like you overpaid for anything. We got the ricotta app. The bread is so good! The drinks are the best part by far! We had 4 drinks total between the 2 of us and got a different one each time. I'd recommend the Diablo if you like a spicy margarita style cocktail. For entrees, we got the salmon and the cod. Both were delicious, but I preferred the salmon. Our waiter was incredibly kind, but you could tell that he was swamped with tables. He tried his best to be on top of things, but would frequently come back to the table to have us remind him of our order. Definitely not his fault at all and he was in good spirits, despite being worked non-stop. The vibes in Bartleby are smooth. The bank ceilings are stunning and the decor makes the venue feel upscale, but cozy. Overall, we will definitely be coming back to Bartleby, maybe on a less busy night. read more

What a fun spot! My husband loved this place. The staff was very attentive and service was quick. The muscles were fantastic and full of flavor, and ricotta and bread was great too. read more

Bartleby - Ricotta and bread, muscles. - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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A gorgeous restaurant in CLE! I must say the folks that designed the interior did a fabulous job making the most of the large venue that was once an old bank building. Some of the original architecture is still there (i.e. the beautiful ceiling). This gives the feel of a charming library mixed with a bit of a whimsical 'Beauty & the Beast' vibe. Bartleby is excellent just for the venue itself. We made reservations a week before for a small birthday celebration. Seemed tough to get a table for Friday night at a normal dinner hour, but as the date got closer, we saw some openings. We were promptly seated and waited for our server. There were just 2-3 other tables dining at the time and what seemed to be just 1-2 servers assisting. Our service was slow and we had to remind him of some things we ordered. After an hour we asked about coffee that was ordered and he admitted he forgot. A French press was brought out. I guess we were used to coffee just coming ready in a cup and weren't quite sure on what to do with the French Press. When we mentioned it has been a while as in since we used this, we were told 'sorry, I can't rush the coffee from being made?" Strange interaction. We asked for suggestions on vegetarian options and cocktails but didn't really get much help on that. We had to flag someone down often for water refills. I don't know if they were just short staffed or if it's the norm, but it takes away from the experience of dining in such a beautiful space. Wish the staff was more friendly and attentive. Food we ordered included cauliflower steak (do not get this - just a cooked slice of cauliflower on a bed of sauce), Bartleby salad (this was alright), fettuccine (okay, but was a bit overly creamy), pesto arancini (basic), a side of truffle fries (didn't taste much truffle, but portion size is huge). The 'if you must' and 'pomologist' cocktails were decent. The best thing I had that evening was the complimentary dessert they brough out for the birthday. I think it was a creamy tiramisu. After dinner, we decided to take photos by the tree and asked the hostess if she could take them. There was no one else there and she clearly wasn't busy because she was playing games on her phone. With a rude irritated look, this young blonde hostess came over and snapped a bunch of terrible photos and didn't smile at us once. Again, horrible attitude and service. Overall, the rating is mainly for the beauty of the venue. The food is nothing exciting, but surprisingly the prices are not outrageous. They should work on enhancing their menu options to align with the vibe of the place vs having burgers and fries on the menu. Also, consider adding more vegetarian friendly options too. Staffing needs improvement as in hiring more folks and training some on better attitudes towards patrons. If not dining, this would be a place to grab a drink by the bar and avoid the hassle of dealing with the staff. You will need to look for street parking in the area when dining here. read more

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Last night we tried the newly opened Bartleby for the first time. The remodel of the space is absolutely stunning, easily one of the poshest feeling restaurants in town. Prior to arrival, we had a hard time finding the menu online so I made sure to snap a few pics to add below. Note, our server stated that the menu was still in its soft open phase and that they are tweaking it a bit each week. The Pros: Tremendously beautiful space and atmosphere! Seemed well-staffed and the staff seemed well-trained and attentive! The salmon (ordered by 2 of us) was absolutely delicious and perfectly prepared. The cocktail we tried, the If You Must, was attractively presented and delicious. The wines we tried (prosecco and the Rioja) were both good. The Cons: The menu still feels like a work-in-progress (which, as noted above, it is). The steak frites (ordered by the other 2 diners) had mixed reviews, one described it as ok/good, the other as not at all on par with what it should be. The crab fritter appetizer, while tasty, had no discernable crab flavor at all. The wine list is a bit limited. It also seems a bit unusual to put 2 Beaujolais on a red wine menu that only has 4 offerings in total. The Verdict: We'll definitely be back as Bartleby is too lovely of a spot not to revisit but will give a bit of time while they work out the kinks of the menu and perhaps expand/refine the wine list. Look forward to visiting again sometime this fall. read more

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Bland food, very little flavor, overpriced for the quality. Friendly service, beautiful atmosphere, very disappointing food.

Rude staff, don't want to split checks, don't give broken out bills, only totals. We were there for a specific event, and the manager was told on the phone also, before we arrived. Nothing, plus please don't offer alternative sides, and then fail to convey that there is an upcharge. The food was OK, and the place was empty. I spoke to the manager and asked why at 8pm on a Saturday night that it was empty, he said no outside patio. 75% of the inside seating was blocked off. When it was Crop, it was ALWAYS a full house Maybe your experience will be different, but don't bet too much on it read more

The restaurant is beautiful inside and has the perfect ambiance for a special occasion. There were multiple vegan options to try including the grain salad, cauliflower steak, country bread, and the impossible burger. The cocktails are really unique-we loved the Yamanashi's finest. The service was quick and everyone was very kind and professional. read more

Bartleby - Impossible burger - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Came here last week for a large, private dinner and all I can say is WOW! From the Event Coordinator, Emily to our servers, Faron & forgive me I think her name was Maddy. Everything was fantastic. They were so attentive to our group. The food was wonderful and the ambiance in the restaurant was a great conversation starter. We will for sure be back because of them! read more

Hubs and I chose this dinner for our anniversary. Overall we enjoyed our experience! Our server was attentive and polite. Cocktails were very good. I got a specialty, and our food was good as well. A few things, like the octopus appetizer, I thought were overpriced. But the restaurant has fantastic ambiance and we would go back :). read more

I was so excited to try this new restaurant which use to be one of my favorites, Crop. The ambiance is great don't get me wrong but the lack of seasoning in my pasta didn't make up for it. It was my friend's birthday so I wasn't going to be rude, but the pasta dishes her boyfriend and I ordered was lacking something. When I asked the server for some crush red pepper(I never ask for this) I'm sure she thought it was a weird request. Sadly the mushroom pasta was not a success in my opinion. I might come back for brunch but the only thing I enjoy was my adult beverage and the truffle friends my friend ordered with her meal. So disappointing as I wanted to love this new revamped establishment. The service was phenomenal, I just think the kitchen still has some kinks that need to be worked out. read more

Bartleby - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

It's fine, food was alright (we only stayed for apps) music was so loud I couldn't hear the only other person at my table talking to me. The best way I can describe this places vibe is a moderately gormetised Cracker Barrel with ikea velvet seats. Server was kind, prompt and knowledgeable. Nothing bad can be said against the service itself. Oh and 16$ mocktails (no alcohol) is an absolute joke. It's juice and grenadine, get a grip. I'm nobody so take my review with a grain of salt, feel free to experience it yourself. But sadly I won't be returning. read more

It was date night and we had a gift card. I'm not sure we would have even thought to try Bartleby's had we not had the gift card. We have been here previously but it was under a different name and it was a wonderful experience. The menu seemed limited but I think for the dishes they serve, it makes sense. The chef can focus on making each dish an experience. My husband ordered the burger and well done fries which he enjoyed. The burger was cooked medium and my husband said it "didn't need any sauce it was so juicy." He asked for the aioli on the side that he dipped his fries in. I had the Caesar salad with salmon and boy that was the best Caesar dressing I have ever had! I did have to ask for some Parmesan cheese because there weren't any on the salad. The service was wonderful. Michael, our waiter was attentive. Isaiah, the Busser, was personable, funny, and attentive as well. We asked him some questions and he gave us some really good recommendations. Because of him, we will definitely be back! My husband ordered a Stella and I ordered a Long Island iced tea of which reminded us of our college days. The ambiance was romantic, music was a mixture of different genre and able to have a conversation. It was just a little dark in the restaurant and definitely in the rest room. The restaurant decor was modern and tasteful. All in all, we had a wonderful experience! It was easy to find parking within walking distance (with heels on) for a Friday evening. Street parking after 6PM. read more

The decor is beautiful, and that's where anything good to say ends. We came for brunch, and by the time we arrived (1230) half the menu was no longer available. They had to make substitutions for our dishes. The server was forgetful and preoccupied, and also she had an overall very bad attitude. The food was okay, nothing I couldn't make at home with a trip to Aldi, and it was $80 for brunch for two. Oh, and they don't split the check. Dont even think about it. And definitely don't even ask Keegan to do that otherwise you will ruin her entire day. She will even circle around back to your table like multiple times after you've already paid to have something else to say about it lol. Obscene. Read the fine print before you dine here otherwise they hold it against you. Two stars is for the beautiful decor which was amazing, and they had a pinot Grigio that was good. read more

They one thing that's good about this place is decor . Overpriced cocktails served by unfriendly people. They also would not split checks for 4 people " it's our policy". So prepare to sit and do math on your day off. read more

I had been meaning to come here for a while and I came here for my birthday, and I was so glad I did! The menu was as appetizing as it sounded. I especially like the Ricotta and Steak Frites. The place was packed and the service was a little slow but worth the wait. The space was gorgeous with tall ceilings and interesting art. Great for a special occasion or just for a fun night out with friends. Can't wait to come taste more of the menu! read more

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I would recommend Bartleby to anyone visiting Cleveland. Inside it has very high ceilings and a moody vibe to it. Our service was incredible fast and our waiter gave the table great recommendations. The food, drinks, and dessert were amazing! read more

STAY AWAY! UNSAFE! We went to this restaurant last night and left our car with the valet to have dinner. When you leave your car with a valet, you do so with the expectation that the car will be somewhere safe. When we finished dinner, the valet was nowhere to be seen and we waited almost twenty minutes for him to reappear. There was only one valet on duty on a Saturday night. When he did reappear, there was a long line and we told him to just give us our keys. He said the car was in the back parking lot behind the building. We walked back to an unlit lot and several of the cars, including ours, had smashed windows with open glove boxes and anything of value missing. The valet told us they used to have a security guard watch the lot but no longer do. If you are going to have a valet, you are telling customers your car will be watched and safe, not left in a dark lot unwatched where they can be vandalized. A horrible experience and we will never go back to this restaurant. read more

Definitely worth checking this places out for the awesome vibes. Service was good, ambience was fantastic, food was great, drinks were alright. We wanted to try so many things on the menu, end up with the grain salad (delicious - must try), arancini (didn't think it was anything special), truffle fries (yum), white pizza (alright, probably would not get again), salmon (great) and a side of the fire roasted asparagus (good). I would recommend making reservations. read more

Bartleby - Grain salad $14, arancini $14, truffle fries $12 - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Had reservations for 4 for 7pm Saturday. Should have been 1st clue kinda empty also $12 valet pay up front ? Not what I remember when this was Crop. Ok very limited menu what was on their website menu not on the printed list on the table. $16 mixed drinks a bit high. Then the burgers way too salty. Also when we ordered we were asked what sides do we want. Fries , truffle fries ,asparagus , or broccolini. We're were not told about an up charge nor was it on the menu Then when the bill came $144 for 2 drinks a pizza one salad and 4 burgers , the waiter said they couldn't split the. Bill nor were we asked up front how we wanted the bill. I asked for the manager. He apologized begrudgingly took off the up charges and the worst salty burger I asked him why did he think it was so empty on there. He said summertime with no patio. There was a baseball sell out game that night no really doubt it. So we left then a friend called to see how dinner was. She wanted to know how the cake was. My wife said what cake. It was my birthday and she talked to the manager and paid for dessert for me. When we told here that she called back talked to him again and he said he forgot and did not process the charge. Also the other couple we were will had also told them when we walked in that it was my birthday to bring dessert. Never happened. So to conclude don't waste your time or money here. If you read the comments by the new owners they said when it was Croo and they were busy it was great. When they were not busy it was depressing. Depressing and unhappy was my experience last night. read more

okay. to start off. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE!! the interior was absolutely stunning. my sister even said it looked like a very fancy church the only reason i put this at a four-star was just because of how slow food was coming out in comparison to the "busyness" of the restaurant, granted, i don't know if kitchen staff was low or whatever the case may have been, but that's the reason for my four-star. our server, i believe his name was will, was so great! he was super polite and even took one dessert off the bill because in his opinion, it took too long, which he did not have to do! such a sweet guy! very friendly and overall great. wasn't overbearing and made sure everything was going smooth during the dinner. the food--in my opinion was great! i really liked the rice balls, so so good! and the white pizza was great. im really into cheese so, im not hard to please ‍ the country bread was alright, nothing crazy, just bread. my sisters both enjoyed their entrees, one got a salad with chicken (cleaned her plate) and the other got salmon and she enjoyed it. i would most definitely come back here again, this place most definitely has potential! i really enjoyed my time. read more

Bartleby - White Pizza & Lambrusco - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The food was ok, I was not blown away with it( it's quite expensive for what you get). I really like the atmosphere, drinks and service.

First thing you notice at this restaurant is how beautiful the whole restaurant is. Super high ceilings, dimly lit with candelabras everywhere, the vibe is unlike any other restaurant you would find in the Cleveland area. Very much of a upscale feel, that being said i would not say this is children friendly. One thing that really amazed me was how late the kitchen is open! As work can go pretty late and life gets busy, it is extremely accommodating that you can come at a late time and NOT feel like you are rushed to order and finish up before the kitchen closes. LOVE this about them. Food was delicious, but as you can expect, pricey. We got the filet minion and the ribeye with truffle fries. Filet and truffle fries were literally the best I've had in Cleveland. SO GOOD. the ribeye was mediocre. Staff is also super nice and I told my waitress it was my first time and she gave me a very nice rundown of the menus, was very patient with us giving us recommendations and was super accommodating when I didn't like my drink by quickly replacing it with something I like. Overall, I give it 5/5. The ONLY negative thing I have to say is the menu is really ugly to look at. They need to make it easier to read and not just two pieces of paper. But besides that, everything is phenomenal. read more

Bartleby is the new restaurant in place of Crop Bistro. It is a very unique space with high ceilings in what looks like an old bank. The restaurant has intimate vibes, making it great for a date night! The crab angel hair pasta was incredible with big pieces of lump crab. Although a bit on the expensive side, we will be coming back to try more menu items! read more

Bartleby - Angel Hair Crab Pasta - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The building and the atmosphere where amazing. Nice decor and good music. We ordered the arancini, fettuccine, and burger. The sauce for the arancini tasted like ketchup. The fettuccini was okay. The meat at the burger tasted spoiled. I mentioned that I didn't care for the burger and owner said "this is what grass fed beef should taste like, maybe don't order it next time." We also discovered there were multiple people that complained about the burger the same night. read more

Bartleby - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Had a nice dinner at Bartleby. The drinks were delicious and our vegetarian friends found entrees to order. The dining room is beautifully decorated but we found the music a little too loud where we were seated. I'd definitely suggest reservations. We sat at a booth but some of the seating is lounge type seats with a coffee table height table which would make cutting a steak or eating pasta quite a challenge. read more

We made reservations early for a Mother's Day for a group of 10 the website offered a brunch for the day. We had to give a deposit of $250.00 to secure a spot, also we asked for a high chair for a toddler. We arrived 10 minutes early on Mother's day and the door was locked until 1:59pm making us wait outside. The atmosphere is perhaps the big wow factor. The server handed us menus and we asked about the brunch that was advertised, no reasons were given, just order off the menu . Also no reasons we're give about why they couldn't accommodate us with a requested high chair. I saw a couple other families inconvenienced by the same issue. My older grandson ordered his steak raw and received it well done. He was to polite to send it back. A few of us ordered the Bartelby burger which seemed to be the best thing on the menu to order besides the scallops. I ordered a dessert the apple fritters which had almost no apple. The last issue is not willing to divide up the checks and making one person have to pick up the entire bill. Unbelievable! If you only want drinks or appetizers fine- any else questionable. read more

The atmosphere is exotic, very upscale.... which is surprising considering the prices were very reasonable. I'm normally not an advocate of white pizza, but get this if you're interested in any pizza as it's the best white pizza I've ever had read more

Beautiful venue with high ceilings. Service was excellent and our server took great care of us throughout the dinner. Would've like to have a table rather than a couch with a low table. Drinks were good. Food was decent overall but I would stop in for drinks again but not for food. read more

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I have never been to this place before, this is my first time ever trying it. This was my parents second time trying this place. I was looking at the reviews of this and was confused on why this place only had 3.5 stars on google. If you have high taste for expensive food and restaurants then you will absolutely enjoy this place, however, if you are used to non high taste and expensive food and go here, you may not be used to the taste. It's perfectly okay. As a starter, I got the ricotta and bread. The bread was soft, yet you can tell it was roasted because it had that roast taste to it. The ricotta was soft, creamy, yet tasty. It's not processed like at the super market. Soon, I also had the octopus as a starter as well. It was absolutely delicious. First off, the octopus wasn't chewy at like the super market, it was soft, and easy to chew. I'm surprised that it was easy to chew, considering I have braces, and all of the octopus I've tried so far is always chewy. The octopus was big, considering it was real, not processed. However, I did think the ink was a bit sweet, but enjoyed it nonetheless. Next for my actual meal I got the salmon. The salmon was nice, I got a big piece. They served it with warmed yogurt, couscous, and a variety of other things. The salmon was very nice, its juicy, and not dry. However, I feel like you could also eat it with some sort of sauce. The food is in generous proportions, and I was definitely stuffed after eating. So stuff that I had to take home my salmon, but like I said, it was absolutely delicious. However, I didn't get dessert. I usually get dessert but I was stuff and also not in the mood for it. I also got the monkey's paw, which is described as a tropical and fruity alcohol free drink, considering I am 16 and not old enough to drink yet. It is very nice, and almost tastes as if it actually has alcohol in it. I recommend this drink for anyone, remember, sometimes alcohol free doesn't always mean for kids under the age of 18 or 21. Next up is the service. Our waiter was a nice man who was very kind with us. He recommended us a bunch of stuff, and even if you didn't get what he recommended, he was still very kind. He brought us water, the ricotta and bread, soda, and some drinks for me and my mother. Faren is his name (I think?). If you asked him questions he'd give his honest opinion about the food. He asked us for dessert, or if we had to take home some things. I was very happy with the service. Next is the ambiance. I loved the place, it is very well decorated. Even the bathrooms! It is very well clean and we didn't have to ask for anything. They light candles for you, the bathroom has a heater, and it's very well nice. read more

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Great meal and service tonight with friends this evening. The Pilsner was great and the five of us munched on the four pizzas on the menu which were all great. The crab pizza was amazing the white was awesome mushroom was top shelf Hope to be back soon read more

Tried this spot while exploring Ohio City for brunch. Very cool vibe: amazing ceilings, cool decor and a variety of seating options. Our server was attentive and friendly. The cocktails were tasty, but pretty pricey for the size. I got the chocolate & vanilla waffles and my friend got the French toast. Both were incredible. My only complaint was the waffles were a much smaller portion than the French toast, same price. Will definitely be back! read more

Bartleby - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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A restaurant in an old bank! Truly a picturesque place to visit and eat. Menu is not big but we all liked our food. Salmon and cod cooked to our satisfaction. Wonderful and unique cocktails. It would be 5 stars with some easy and small changes. They only take one bill per table, which is annoying with 3 couples. Music was slightly too loud for casual conversation. Wrong glasses for champagne. Overall, a good experience and would recommend. It could be great! read more

Our first time there was last night and it was great! Loved the vibe, apps & mains, drinks, and service. Our server Scott gave great recommendations! We will be back. read more

Had the opportunity to check out Bartleby for their soft opening this weekend & wow...what a welcome addition to Cleveland! The drinks were great, as was the food, & the vibes were immaculate. The space is massive, but ownership did a great job at making the space feel intimate & welcoming. We'll def. be regulars here once it officially opens. Well done! read more

Bartleby - Main area - Supper Clubs Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I would recommend this place for appetizers and drinks for a cool vibe before you go out to hit the bars. Or a semi nice dinner date. The food was good, but I've had better pizza and pasta before. The drinks were really good. The ambience is so cool! read more

Amazing decor. Food had imbalanced flavors. Soggy mushroom pizza. Kaffir lime was too heavy on the Grouper. Grouper itself was made perfectly. Salmon dish also had imbalanced flavor combinations, acid too high. No valet service in a Saturday night. read more

First of all, the building, the decor and the vibe in this place is top notch. Awesome for a date night or to take someone out to show them some impressive architecture. The food was above average but not great. If they could lock in a little better on food execution, would quickly be a 5 star place. Still recommend checking out. read more