I love going to Bright Side for a nice cocktail and delicious quick bite on a night out. I never really plan to come here, but tend to end up here on a night out in Ohio City. I appreciate that they are open late and have a late night menu that's reasonably priced. The burger is delicious and I love that they still serve their pomme frites with a trio of dipping sauces, a nod to it's predecessor, Bier Mrkt. Their cocktail menu is rotating and always interesting and they have an extensive wine list. I'm not sure if this is for the summer only, but they have a fun spritz menu right now. The space is modern and inviting and I love the green. I love sitting at the big bar in the middle. read more

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I didn't like how the workers sprinkle shredded cheese on salad or pizza or other food items with their bare hands and fingers straight on the food without wearing any gloves. How is this even sanitarily acceptable? read more

This drink was great. I didn't try any of the food. It's on a main strip and is a nice cozy bar. There's patio and indoor seating. The bartender was pleasant and was happy to make suggestions and discuss some of the liquors. read more

Bright Side - Guava garden - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Unfortunately big disappointment. Looked good on the inside and the waiter was great....but the brunch food was poor. Had the avocado salad. Was way too much lettuce and almost no egg, cheese or pistachios. Also had the salmon which was bland. Also had queen bee gin drink. Was not well mixed and bitter. They also ran out of honey for the bees knees. Can't recommend. read more

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Service was a bit uninformative I'm from Vegas and was $66 for a shot of Single barrel jack! Unheard of over priced unbelievable environment was fantastic over priced Vegas is only $15 TODAY! $66 please don't gouge your customers. read more

Sunny side pizza was delicious. Perfect egg and meat mix. Brussels sprouts were perfectly crispy and moderately spicy. My cocktails were unique and tasty as well. The avocado carrot cake was beautiful but not the best I've ever had. It was moist enough and had good flavor but not sure what avocado contributed as it didn't taste of avocado or have any sort of extra smooth creamy anything other than a drizzle that was green. read more

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Came here with coworkers to try it out. The food was OK. It wasn't anything special and pretty bland. We each ordered something different and the majority didn't eat their food. The cocktails are just ok as well. Their sangria wasn't even sweet and just comes with one slice of orange and two slices of lime. I asked the waitress if they had any sweet cocktails or could add more sweetener and she said no but that their aperol spritz is the closest thing they can recommend to being sweet. I found it kind of weird that they can't just add more syrup to make it sweet but I guess some places are different. It wasn't sweeter than the sangria.... I don't think this is the right place to come to have a good meal or good drinks. Unless you prefer bitter cocktails. read more

Similar take as another reviewer - decor and vibe is super cool. Nicely decorated and good location. Pommes Frites appetizer surprisingly good with the dipping sauces. Positives really end there. Hostess couldn't have been less excited to see and seat us. The chicken saltimbocca was flavorless at best, bordering gross. Salmon completely bland. My son's spaghetti looked like it had been sitting there for half a day. I would be shocked if this place stays open in a year. read more

Chic space with dimly lit tables and a lively atmosphere, "Brightside" caught our attention as a date night destination. And while the cocktails were creative and the vibes were immaculate, the food left something to be desired. Honestly, it just wasn't that good. The best part was the fries and assortment of mayos. The bucatini with peaches and mushrooms sounded promising but was flavorless. We also got pork belly and risotto, and don't get me wrong the pork belly was delicious (perfectly charred) but the risotto it came on was undercooked and needed salt. Reading previous reviews maybe this was an off night, so I'd go back. But for us, the meal missed the mark. Seemed like the kind of place that values ambience over food, which is fine for some but we left disappointed . 3/5 stars read more

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Our group of 9 had a very nice brunch at Bright Side. The restaurant is designed beautifully, very cool and colorful decor, lots of room. Our service and food were great. Everyone enjoyed their brunch food choice, and the drinks were delicious. I tried the Cro-waffle sandwich with frites, and the cinnamon roll, very good! The only thing I would changes is less salt on the frites but the fresh garlic was so good. My drink choice of the Queen Bee was a good one, not too sweet and delicious. Plenty of vegetarian or vegan options. Will be back to Bright Side again, overall great experience! They made us feel very welcome! read more

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waitress was soo sweet and helpful. espresso martinis were perfect and the spicy chicken pizza was yummy!! super cutie spot for dinner as well read more

Bright Side - Espresso Martini - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen." What is Bright Side? Is it the sparkly vibey cocktail bar and restaurant it claims to be? Or a dark and loud sports bar with pulsing electronic music? Why not both? We made reservations for Saturday night and it was packed and crowded when we arrived. We were seated next to a column by the bar and it was very dark, could not read the menu, and extremely loud (conversations and music). We asked for the bone marrow croquettes but it was not available. Instead, we ordered the Tiger Prawns (calabrian chili & ramp salsa, preserved lemon broth, prawn chips). My companion said the prawns had a strong fishy flavor and I thought the texture was mushy. We also thought the prawn chips were an odd accompaniment. We told our server and she said she would tell the kitchen because it was a new dish and they wanted the feedback. I ordered the pancetta wrapped scallops (asparagus tartare, mirin & pea veloute, flying fish roe) which was overly salty. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and generally the dish was good, but a lighter hand with the salt was needed. I loved the fish roe, but because it was so dark, I didn't know it was part of my dish. My companion ordered Chicken Katsu (napa cabbage & broccoli slaw, szechuan cucumber salad, kimchi mayo, sesame, scallion) and after tasting their dish, I thought the roe was from theirs. The chicken was very crispy and its sides were flavorful. The crowd thinned out a little, the music toned down, and the atmosphere changed to more of a supper club. On our server's recommendation we tried the Carrot Avocado cake (fluffy carrot and avocado cake, vegan golden raisin buttercream, pistachios, vanilla-coconut turmeric glaze). This was pretty good -- not overly sweet and the plump raisins and crunch of pistachios were nice textures. The cake was soft and lightly spiced. So to look on the Bright Side: pretty setting, locally sourced ingredients, everything made from scratch, friendly staff. They also subtracted the prawn shrimp from the bill without us asking and thanked us for the feedback. read more

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Worst experience, ever! Out of staples by 6 p.m on a Saturday night. Server took orders for dishes they didn't have. Had a party of 7, and they brought out only half our entrees, and then came back and told us another dish was unavailable after they already made everyone else's food. When asked for comps, manager told us we eat the food, we pay for it. Will never go back and will not recommend to anyone. read more

Honestly the pictures dont do justice for how cool this place looks inside. Their food is elevated and its such a fun date spot. They seem rarely super busy, so check them out before the masses realize how great this place is. read more

Staff was friendly and efficient. Cool and chill atmosphere. Small but delicious menu.

We came for brunch on a Saturday with a reservation but it didn't seem like we needed one. There were folks dining in but there were still tons of tables open. It's a beautifully designed space. Really nice lighting, chairs, and even the ceiling! To start, I got a Bellini while my friend got an espresso martini. Delicious! We also shared latkes as our appetizer. They were well seasoned too! And large! For entrees, my friend got the French toast with sausage while I got the lobster eggs Benedict. Her French toast was basically bratwurst style...not at all what we expected based on the menu description. It was good, but the menu was misleading. My Benedict was absolutely BLAND! Disappointing :( I did like the fries and the portions for what you got were actually generous. I was full for hours! The staff is really nice and I liked the vibe of the restaurant. It would be a great place to get cocktails before dinner. Parking around here is parallel and a bit tough to find on a weekend. But we managed to park a few blocks away. read more

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Stopped in for a quick drink on a Friday. Heard great things about the cocktails... but this was by far the worst old fashioned I've ever had. I even asked them to make it a second time because I was sure they gave me the wrong drink. Overall the place is nicely decorated and clean, and the prices are just ok. read more

Bright Side - Old Fashioned - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Love the renovation of the old Bar Cento space... (I do feel nostalgic for Bar Cento!)... cocktails are top notch and the bartenders very knowledgeable and friendly. They're very into Mescal and they do a nice job with lot of different kinds. We haven't eaten here yet apart from the award-winning carbonara breakfast pizza (a holdover from Bar Cento for those who remember it)... atmosphere leans chic, fun place. We've been back a few times and will be going back in the future... read more

Bright Side - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

You call this a margherita pizza? Very disappointed was all bread no sauce and looked undercooked. Parsley instead of basil. But espresso martinis were good. read more

Bright Side - Unclear? - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I'm glad I finally checked this spot out. The interior is very stylish and modern. I loved their curated cocktail menu with lots of fun choices. I went with the salmon bowl which was very good. The salmon was cooked perfectly. There is a private room towards the back that would be perfect for a small gathering read more

Bright Side - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Atmosphere is a teen on a a nice day when the doors are wide open. Food menu is good but limited especially if you are a picky eater. The salmon flat bread pizza was delicious but not overwhelming. Drinks are unique and exciting however quite small... three sips and ready for another read more

Bright Side - The cultivator - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The vibe of this place was so cool with the disco ball and the chic interior but also very vintage like ceiling architecture. There's also a club downstairs that looked pretty cool! The songs were all throwbacks playing in the restaurant which was such a vibe! The food was absolutely amazing, ordered the cavatelli de mare and the seafood was out of this world. It took awhile for our server to give us our check when we were wanting to leave but all in all I'd come back. read more

Bright Side - Cavatelli pasta de mare - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Very friendly greeting. Ken our server extended the same. Atmosphere is very positive and upbeat. Their menu clearly marks Gluten Free and Vegan options. The French fries (pommes frites) come with ketchup, garlic aioli, curry aioli, and spicy chili aioli. Forget the ketchup these aioli's are amazing. The fries are fried in duck fat so no where near as greasy and apparently duck fat is healthier. I opted for the cauliflower crusted spicy chicken pizza. This has jalapeño basil chicken and pork sausage, sun dried tomatoes, garlic cream, basil, and perfect final topping is the Calabrian chili honey. We truly enjoyed our meal and will come back again and again. read more

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Was here for the Valentines day dinner. I guess we chose a bad day, cos we've been here before and I've loved their drinks and food but the Vday dinner was just about ok. The service that is usually good and quick was comparatively slower but I guess that's expected since they were booked all night. We started with cocktails - I ordered the Requiem for Spring and the husband ordered a Sangria. The drinks were amazing, yummy so much that I could have ordered more but ofcourse I didn't. For shareables we ordered fried calamari and fries, cos I've had them before and I love them. But tonight the frites were thicker, slightly soggy but the 3 types of aioli (garlic, chilli and curry) have my heart. For mains husband ordered the half chicken and I ordered a butter chicken pizza, the half chicken was absolutely delicious. The pizza was kinda cold and hard - again I don't blame them cos it was a busy busy night. If y'all think I'm giving a glorious 4 star for an okay-ish night, yes and that is because I've been here before I've had my ladies nights here and they're usually good. So any other normal night they've been good as gold but I guess this valentine's night was just one of those days. I'll still be back cos I love their ambience, friendly staff and oh the cocktails!! read more

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My first time visiting bright side for some late night cocktails and wow was I impressed! We started out our night with the Mr Grey Sky, which was an amazing fresh gin drink. Another bartender named Paul quickly came over to see how our drink was, and turns out, he was looking for feedback since he recently got it added to the menu from one of his creations. We then gave Paul full creative control for our next two cocktails and they truly were some of the best drinks we have ever had. A random expected night out turned out to be one of the best experiences, all thanks to Paul! Be sure to ask for him next time you sit at the bar :) read more

Bright Side - Elderflower French 75 - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I came here in between a friend's ceremony and reception and wanted a nice cocktail with a bite to eat. The pictures online of the interior looked pretty fun, so we decided to come here for a late lunch. It was pretty empty on a Saturday at 3pm and we quickly were able to get seated. We got seated at a nice booth and I ordered a pepperoni pizza along with a cocktail. The pepperoni pizza was tasty and hit the spot! Cocktails were ordered and tasted good and strong. They also had a list of brunch cocktails to order from too (not sure if this is just a weekend option). Service was relatively smooth and fast, probably helped that there was only 1-2 other tables during the odd time we decided to pop in. I would definitely come back to enjoy the cocktails and ambiance and try some of the other food items on the menu! read more

Their business is failing as they are extremely overpriced and have no customers a majority of the week (compared to other w25th bars). To compensate, they've moved their speaker from the basement to the main floor and now blast music so loud it can be heard from several blocks away. Don't support this business, management is rude and they are waging war with the tenants of the building they live in. They will be out of business within a year or so read more

My husband and I dined here recently with another couple. My husband thought his burger was decent. I thought my sunny-side pizza was mediocre. The highlight of the experience was the cocktails. I loved everyone's cocktails including my own. I loved mine so much, that I actually can't recall which I ordered . The atmosphere has a modern meets retro vibe. As stylish as it is, I think it lacks the warmth I typically like decor-wise. Our server was very sweet! I'd come back for cocktails in a heartbeat but prefer to venture elsewhere for food. read more

Bright Side - Sunny-side pizza - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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The atmosphere, bar and decor is what I enjoyed most about Bright side. Service was also good. Came for brunch and had the scrambled eggs on toast with potatoes. Potatoes were nice and crunchy. Also at the table was the avocado salad that they said they enjoyed but just looked like a boring salad. I would like something more wow about the flavors. Would recommend alternative options/more options for brunch and not so pizza or salad heavy. Or maybe a special. I did not drink but my company did and enjoyed a belini and espresso martini. There is also a patio area with picnic tables, doesn't really fit the inside vibe may be better to go back to the old tables. I would come back and check out dinner, dinner options looked good. read more

Bright Side - Scrabled eggs toast potatoes, good price but nothing exciting flavor wise - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Made reservations for two for Easter Brunch. We were greeted upon arrival and seated promptly. We ordered drinks, albeit from our phones, I prefer a paper menu at brunch, to me brunch is about lingering and pursuing your menu. Needless to say we ordered, starting with the cinnamon roll, it was picture perfect, a tad too overcooked for my liking, but delicious nonetheless. Next up, the egg Benedict, swapped the bacon for avocado. The English muffin was house made, quite a bonus. My husband went for the crowaffle sandwich, a croissant waffle batter that was truly amazing. The breakfast potatoes were perfectly seasoned and crispy. Just my opinion, but the crowaffle, needs to be an option with the eggs Benedict, I think it would be s game changer. Great service, moderately priced and great for a group. read more

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Had dinner with friends here Saturday evening. Service was good, cocktails were great. I enjoyed the pizza but the beer salad was "odd" I guess I would say. The peppers weren't working with the amount of them versus the small amount of beets and smaller amount of cheese - the ratios were off and it was just an odd pairing. Wish it was better because I love me a good beet salad! The carrots with the yogurt and pomegranate were delicious - highly recommend! Love the vibe and decor in this restaurant and the bar is so huge so it's always a good spot to go with a group and know you'll be ok to get a spot. We will be back for cocktails or brunch in the summer months soon! read more

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I love the interior changes that the owners of Brightside made! The open concept is really nice, and the back area of the restaurant is more lit and bright! We were expecting a wait, but were seated immediately on a Saturday evening. I'm so glad they kept the pizza on the menu! My friends and I split the Ramp Pizza, a pesto based sauce pizza with mushrooms and potatoes. The size of the pizza was perfect for 3 people to eat as an appetizer, 2 slices per person! The cheese was gooey and stringy and the pesto combo was amazing. I ordered the Grilled Pork Belly that came on top of barbecue black beans, chimichurri and crispy shallot. There were parts of the grilled pork belly where it was really salty, but the barbecue black beans were a bit sweet so it helped balance out the saltiness of the pork. My friends ordered the spring harvest pasta and the gnocchi. The pasta was just okay, with the noodles being way undercooked than al dente, and the gnocchi was mediocre also. read more

Bright Side - Ramp Pizza - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Came here Friday night for dinner around 0630PM and got seated easily without a reservation. They have a huge space with beautiful decor and is the renovated old bier market. Cocktails were unique and yummy but a tad expensive considering we felt that we tasted more flavoring than the liquor. We ordered one cocktail each and then drank wine after that. Personally loved their Rose - Chateau de Berne - 2018 Rose, Mediterranee, France. Food came super duper fast which was impressive, maybe too fast. Friends all thoroughly enjoyed their meal. Spicy chicken pizza had a crispy crust and wasn't that spicy at all actually for people who can't handle spice but I would've liked more spice personally. I wish the shrimp were a little bigger being "jumbo shrimp" being almost $4 a shrimp. Overall great experience and would return for more pizza and sides. read more

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Elegant brunch spot. Upscale hotel lounge feel with relaxed and eclectic appeal. Nearby parking, full bar complete with a curated, hand crafted cocktail list. I sipped a Bobby's Bloody that was slightly spicy and super salty. Garnished with an olive and lime wedge. Open and airy with no reservations as they seat a lot of people. We sat in a cozy booth right near the front window. Great people watching on W. 25th. Server was friendly and polite, talked to us about the menu and made recommendations. I loved the Crowaffle. Just a touch of sweetness from the waffle (-waffle) perfectly complimented the Leoncini ham and the Grand Cru cheese. Buttery croissant (Cro-) spread with luxurious Dijon mustard. Must try!!! You get a cool palmy resort type vibe as you enter. Big gorgeous bar. Lots of seating. Private reserve area and BONUS...dance club in the lower level (Bird of Paradise). read more

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Very awesome food! I loved the fresh fig pizza, and the bright side salad! I didn't like the drink I ordered, and my server was kind enough to get me a new one, but not before making fun of me for ordering a drink with Mezcal in it when I didn't like mezcal Everything else in it- rum, banana liqueur, guava, lime, mint, and jalapeño- sounded delicious!!! Maybe I'll order it next time with reposado instead of mezcal! He recommended a spicy margarita and I did love that. He was very nice and I do enjoy a good roasting! Some things that are out of the businesses control so won't affect the review: the ambiance inside is quite loud. We decided to eat on the patio, so while we were enjoying our meal, some super drunk guy was walking past and was bothering us asking questions. We did our best to ignore him, and a server did stop by to ask him if he was ok, and get him to move along. He did eventually leave and she came by again to ask us if we were ok. That was very thoughtful, and again, completely out of their control, just sharing because I probably would avoid a patio situation on W. 25th moving forward, so keep that in mind if you like avoiding interactions like that. I'd love to return, their brunch menu looks bomb so I look forward to trying it! read more

Bright side has incredible ambience and decor, with solid food! My friends and I shared a basket of the fries, calamari, and the chicken and sausage pizza. We enjoyed all of them, though none of them were particularly special or unique. We appreciated how the fries came with four different sauces, all of which were quite delicious. The service was good, they were on the slower end, as it took a while for food to come out. We also tried some of their cocktails, which were very yummy, and they switch them out seasonally. read more

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Our experience here at Bright Side was not great. Although the gentleman who was our server was very kind and the ambiance itself was solid, the meal itself was horrible. I ordered the arbiatta beat salad and recieved this. $26 with the added chicken. I had to atleast ask for lettuce and they charged me to add the lettuce. Would not recommend and will never return read more

Bright Side - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Came for brunch, we loved the crowaffle sandwich and mushroom omelette, and of course the fries! The new renovations look great offering a bright and open concept toward the front of the place. Service was also great and fast. I'm not sure why this place doesn't have better reviews. read more

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My friends and I went on a Sunday morning for brunch and it was delicious. I got the bright side burger and it was juicy delicious. My favorite part was the bun - toasted to perfection. Very reasonable priced restaurant as well with fresh ingredients in all meal options. read more

Bright Side - *The Bright Side Square Burger - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Would have rated zero stars. Went here on a Friday night after paying cover to get into their club section. (No one charges cover in Cleveland) as we were leaving, an aquantince in the industry had just started a job upstairs in the restaurant part. We ordered 3 shots of Jameson just to support his new position. Then was presented with the bill. $53 for 3 shots of Jameson. Wow. Never again. I've worked as an agm for a prominent fine dining restaurant. Absolutely outlandish. Do better than robbing your local patrons with absolutely unreasonable prices. Even $10 a shot would have been reasonable. Nuts read more