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    Bascule Bridge Grille

    4.8 (98 reviews)
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    Cod special with cheesy cauliflower grits

    My wife and I are members of our local fine dining club and bascules is probably our favorite restaurant on the card. We usually use both of our punches plus visit a 3rd or 4th time. We are never disappointed. This trip we tried something completely different and went the seafood route. I tried the cod special which was accompanied by an awesome Wasabi sauce. My wife tried the scallops. We never eat seafood outside of new England and this was really fantastic. We started our meal with the curry roasted cauliflower and pork belly tacos. Both had a perfect amount of heat and were also very good! As always we will be back!!

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    Rachael R.

    We love visiting Bascule for intimate dinners and special occasions! We always make a reservation. The atmosphere is warm and lively - laughter and conversation fill the air. The service is always very welcoming and thorough in making sure everyone at the table understands the various courses and specials. I'm always excited when the server is excited by my choice! I picked out someone's choice of wine it seems - and with good reason! The Sauvignon blanc was crisp and delicious. I tried the tomato artichoke tart first and the Gruyère cheese made that dish so creamy and satisfying! We tried the roasted turmeric cauliflower which was roasted just right. I loved the seasonality of all the menu items and love that they rotate it all regularly. If you're visiting Ashtabula for the day or longer, Bascule should definitely be in your dinner plans! Thank you for always hosting our large parties so patient and kindly!

    Nice view from the tables in the bar area
    John T.

    Back again for our anniversary dinner. We started with the arrancini. Crisp and stuffed with peas and a bit of short rib, it was a great start. Next was the pea shoot salad with radishes and toasted almonds and a roasted strawberry vinaigrette. What a great summer salad! For our main course we each had one of the fish specials. I had the swordfish while my wife had the Halibut. Both came with your choice of side dishes. Both were cooked perfectly with a lemon burre blanc sauce. We paired this with a nice Spanish wine. Thanks Maya for the wonderful service. Also it was nice to see Brianna!

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    11 years ago

    Excellent food at fair prices. Ashtabula harbor has several fine restaurants and Bascule Bridge is a little more upscale than the others.

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    11 years ago

    The food and service was excellent. Will definitely be going back. The tartar is out of this world! Also the drink selection is top shelf.

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    10 years ago

    Incredible food, amazing and unexpected brilliance all around! Thank you for a perfect meal.

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    10 years ago

    Extremely nice wait staff and exceptional food and service! Will definitely be back when I'm in town again.

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    12 years ago

    Nice place. Great food. Great value. Here from out of town. Went here at the suggestion of a local colleague. Great recommendation.

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    Fitzgerald's Wine Bar - Porterhouse steak with carrots and potatoes; the veggies were phenomenal

    Fitzgerald's Wine Bar

    4.1(40 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    While wandering through downtown and taking pictures by the waterfront, we discovered this lovely…read morerestaurant. I was struck by the interesting architecture and proposed that we take a walk, which brought us to a delightful wine bar. We were very happy we decided to go inside! This historic location has a remarkable menu; I chose the walleye and walnut salad, and my partner had the ribs. There were many other dishes I wished we could try if we had been hungrier. The service was excellent, and the revitalized waterfront area is definitely worth exploring. I highly recommend this restaurant!

    The excellent service made our experience here. The inside is very small with about ten or so…read moretables and a bar. The decor is cute and the windows overlook the cute street. Street parking is ample. There was only one other couple dining when we were there and they also seemed to be having a great time. The restaurant seemed very adamant about reservations being made in advance either by phone or their website (their hours are very limited, so reserving online is much easier). The food is very tasty, though the options are very limited (4 entrees and 2 specials). I believe this allows the small staff to create really delicious, fresh, and special plates. You can tell they take pride in their food and put love into everything on the plate. The vegetarian special, the eggplant parmesan, was made with quality cheese and the pasta was wildly fresh. The steak meal had the most delicious bourbon glazed carrots I've ever eaten. The menu mentions the availability of vegan alternatives. Our server was excited to talk about the ingredients and cooking process and was attentive and kind the entire meal. She really worked to ensure that everything was perfect. The restaurant is on the second floor of the building (fairly steep stairs) with one or two tables downstairs in the gift shop area, so be very mindful if accessibility is a concern.

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    Fitzgerald's Wine Bar - First floor

    First floor

    Fitzgerald's Wine Bar - Eggplant Parmesan special. Very tasty

    Eggplant Parmesan special. Very tasty

    Fitzgerald's Wine Bar - Second floor

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    Darkroom Brewing - The vending machine.

    Darkroom Brewing

    5.0(6 reviews)
    10.1 mi

    Second time that we have been here. The beer is good and service was friendly. They have an old…read morecigarette machine where you swipe your credit card to get one the items in it. It used to be under a bull fighting painting and a group of people were getting vintage jewelry out of it. We joked that it was a great idea for a horror movie that the machine was cursed and the items that come out of it would have a different tale for each person that got something out of it. I got one for my wife and we made our own fun out of it.

    Darkroom Brewing is defiantly the newest trendy hot spot nestled in the heart of Geneva's downtown!…read more This local brewery features an assortment of beers, guest taps, wine and a small selection of spirits. Trendy murals, modern and reclaimed ambiance surround you with local art paying homage to Lake Erie, nautical themes, and glass windows to view the brew room! Pick from assortment of seating with high tops and tables or lounge around at the cozy couches and sectionals while live musicians plays that feel good music! All are welcome at Darkroom! Be sure to bring your own food or purchase local at one of the many surrounding eateries. We were lucky to come on the day they hosted a tasty food truck. The staff was fast, friendly, and knowledgeable about their product. The have the space to host larger private parties or just me meet a buddy for a good beer! Enjoy!

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    Darkroom Brewing - Mural Inside

    Mural Inside

    Darkroom Brewing - Outside

    Outside

    Darkroom Brewing

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    Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens - Lobster bisque

    Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens

    3.6(186 reviews)
    44.2 mi
    $$

    We were seated promptly and it wasn't too busy in the patio dining room. It took almost 10 minutes…read morefor anyone to come to our table and greet us and ask if we'd like anything to drink. We placed our drink order and waited...out came 2 glasses of wine, then the third and then the beer that was ordered. Also asked for lemon wedges for the water which came after the beer. Placed appetizers order of crab cakes and smash burger. Waited a bit and then placed order for two salads as part of our dinners. Salads came out before the appetizers. I must say the crab cakes were delicious (maybe not $26 delicious), the smash burger was ok, very greasy and fries were not very hot. My biggest disappointment was my entree, Parmesan Crusted Seabass which is one of my all time favorites that I order when I see it on the menu. The plate looked delicious but looks can be deceiving. The Seabass was more breaded than Parmesan crusted. Usually When I order this it is Seabass topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and baked, this was not that! Then the sauce that covered the spinach and potatoes and lobster pieces had red chili flakes added(which is not noted on the menu) which added "heat" to the dish that I was not expecting nor was I able to eat. For $55 I was very disappointed. No, I didn't mention this at the time as we were dining with family and I didn't want to disrupt the dinner by sending it back. Such a simple thing to note on the menu description! The short rib was the best entree of the table, nice portion and delicious sauce. The filet was tiny, maybe 4 oz. Definitely not anywhere near 8 in as stated on the menu and it was hard to find with all of the broccoli on the plate. We will be visiting family here again but definitely won't be back here. On another note, the music they were playing would be more suitable to a dance club than a venue such as this.

    I think the 3.5 star average rating is deserved. We dined in for valentine's day and enjoyed our…read morevisit, our server was nice and attentive. The food, for me, was nothing to write home about. The beet salad wasn't my fav but it was ok. The chicken I would not recommend because it had literally no flavor and the whole thing was covered in arugula why My boyfriend loved the burger though! And I thought the wine was good This place wins in terms of ambiance, it's really gorgeous and feels exclusive. I just wish the food matched that vibe. I'd come back for their brunch for sure in the summer, I hear they might have bottomless mimosas??

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    Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens - Steak and Frites

    Steak and Frites

    Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens - Wine slushy and lemon martini.

    Wine slushy and lemon martini.

    Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens - Interior

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    Bascule Bridge Grille - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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