Stopped in to Chagrin River Diner for lunch. Chagrin River Diner is located in a corner in…read moreWilloughby. Inside is a busy dining room with roughhewn decor, lots of light wood and plenty of fish items. The open kitchen takes up one wall with counter seating, then some 2 person booths and a step up to bigger booths with menu chalkboards. The menu is divided between breakfast and lunch/dinner. Fairly classic diner menu with the significant difference of steelhead trout as a protein option. I ordered the seafood chowder and the steelhead hash. The soup came out in a minute or two, a very nicely presented small bowl of thick chowder stuffed with shrimp, fish and seafood, nicely seasoned and topped with some green onions. The chowder was delicious and very hearty. The hash was out a couple of minutes later, a plate loaded with diced potatoes, onions, peppers and pieces of steelhead trout topped with 3 over medium eggs and sided with 2 homemade biscuits. The hash was very nice, although if I get it again I would ask them to crisp up the potatoes, the trout works nicely as it is a mild fish with just enough flavor to stand up to the hash, the eggs were tasty and the biscuits were excellent. Overall a delicious and satisfying dish. Chagrin River Diner is a real find, it serves upscale diner food in a comfortable environment at reasonable prices. Service was great, the atmosphere is unique for the area, this place would feel right at home in a Rocky Mountain resort town. I will be back to Chagrin River Diner and try some of the other menu items.

Good food abound. We loved it. Cold night wanted a greasy spoon diner meal and this place really…read moredelivered. The crispy spuds are smashed taters in the best way and I really enjoyed my carnitas omelette! We shared a chocolate pancake and this place does the cakes justice. Really happy we ventured out to willoughby and will definitely be coming back. Service was solid too which is always great. Decent booth seating and some tvs so got to check out the Cavs.

Grabbed a quick bite while waiting on work to be completed on my son's car. This is a true classic…read morediner. The food was excellent and we enjoyed the meal and watching all the locals come in. Wait staff were friendly and inviting. have to thank our server for recommending the cinnamon bun pancake which was to die for. Reasonable priced and a great meal was had by all.

Great service and very good breakfast fares. Limited sittings but the clientele's ability to eat…read moreand exit the restaurant made for a quicker service. The restaurant is decorated with travel memorabilia particularly Buccee's magnets possibly from all existing Buccee's stores. Old music boxes on the counter adds a retro feel to the atmosphere. Will be back again.

Came by this place pretty much by accident after we were in the neighborhood and decided to look…read morefor a place to have brunch nearby. A very cool vibe inside. I expected this place to be your run of the mill breakfast diner serving your staple bacon, eggs, and hash brown breakfast. Oh no, no, no!!! Try a handful of different omelets, breakfast sandwiches, chicken and waffles, just about *anything* & grits, etc. It's a very eclectic and exciting menu. Had a hard time deciding, but I went with the shrimp and grits. WOW!! This ain't your auntie's shrimp and grits. All I've gotta say is you gotta try it! The food did take a while to arrive. So be patient, especially if they're busy. But as they say, great food takes time. It was worth the wait!

I read reviews and thought we would give this place a try. The woman working was very nice and the…read morecook came out and said hi to our son. However, we ordered the Sausage Biscuits & Gravy and Dominic Bowl with Kielbasa and kids pancake. My husband said the biscuits and gravy was more like gravy soup with a couple biscuits included. He was disappointed. The Dominic bowl was dry. The kielbasa was very good but that's it. Our son could barely eat his pancake.

Always loved this place. Quick service and out the door! Been here a ton of times. On here now to…read moregive the 5 star rating it deserves.

This was the best brunch place I visited during my stay. Easy enough to get a table, plenty of…read moreparking, the waiters are fast and doing really linger with you. I was able to make the substitutions I wanted for a vegetarian breakfast sandwich, and it was good! I do wish it came with potatoes but overall it was the best priced meal I found in town. And when I visit again, I will be coming here for brunch.

The food was delicious, server was very kind and knowledgeable to the menu…read more Pretty decor.

I was not impressed. The atmosphere and decor was cool but the food left a lot too be desired. The…read moreserver was nice and polite but that didn't make up for the food. This was a work team outing after 2 days of meetings away from home. I had the salmon which was good but the cilantro like rice had 4 flakes of cilantro and no lime at all. The bok choy was fine but I only finished the salmon. I had a peach tea that was a little weak so overall disappointing dinner for me. This of us that had rice all agreed although different all were fails. My coworker had the jerk chicken and the street corn was a fail. Lastly the wings were good, we ordered honey miso and jerk but looking at the wings we couldn't determine which ones were jerk. Surprise, none of them were.

Stopped by for a quick brunch and once again, it was a solid meal! We appreciate the quick service…read moreand delicious food

We have been loyal customers since your grand opening and have consistently had excellent…read moreexperiences. We have recommended your restaurant to many people, especially praising your salad bar for its freshness, quality, and variety. We've also ordered the AYCE fish fry many times -- including nearly every Friday during Lent last year -- and it has always been crispy, well‑drained, and never greasy. This visit, however, fell far below the standards we have come to expect. From the moment we were seated, the experience was noticeably different. The hostess did not ask for drink orders, which has always been standard. Our server -- slightly heavy‑set with a long black ponytail -- appeared disengaged and gave the clear impression that she did not want to be there. We confirmed with her that the AYCE fish was $12.99 and included all‑you‑can‑eat soup and salad, exactly as we were told earlier in the day when we called. Her response was, "She always tells people that, but it's one trip." Despite the inconsistency, we proceeded and requested the fish extra crispy and well‑drained. We waited at least 30 minutes for the first round of fish, even though only two other tables were occupied and they already had their food. When the fish finally arrived, it was extremely greasy, not crispy, and the bottoms were completely soggy. When we pointed this out, the server simply said, "I told him," offering no apology, no concern, and no attempt to resolve the issue. She took the fish back to have it remade. She returned shortly after and removed our sides without explanation. The second order of fish was still dripping with grease. Grease was visibly pooled in the breading, as if it had come straight from the fryer without being drained at all. We asked another employee if she was the manager. She said no but asked what was wrong. As we began explaining, the manager, Heather, approached. At that same moment, the server stood behind me and said, "Oh, they're not happy with that either." Heather also showed no empathy, no apology, and no effort to correct the situation. Her demeanor was irritated and dismissive from the start. We told Heather to remove the fish from the bill. She agreed but insisted we still had to pay for the soup and salad. She then brought a bill for nearly $30, charging us for AYCE soup and salad even though we each had only one cup of soup and one small salad. When we questioned this, Heather became visibly annoyed and said she would instead charge us for a side salad and a cup of soup. We explained that the fish has never been like this before. Heather's response was, "Then go out to Madison, they have the same fish there." This was unprofessional and completely unnecessary. When we went to pay, we informed Heather that we were veterans. She applied the discount to only one meal. When I told her I was also a veteran, she said, "Oh, you're a veteran too? Well, I need to see ID." This was disrespectful and unnecessary, especially after she acknowledged she recognized us from previous visits. My husband was wearing a veteran jacket, yet she still demanded to see his ID as well. Heather then brought up the fish again, stating it "looked perfectly fine" to her. When I explained the amount of grease on the napkin and on my hands, she dismissed it, saying, "It's deep fried, there's going to be grease," and repeated that it looked fine. As I calmly explained that it had never been served this way before, she told me I was "getting out of control." At no point did I raise my voice -- I was simply explaining the issue. After that comment, I stepped outside while my husband finished paying. He later told me that Heather was speaking about me in front of him to another employee, again calling me "out of control," and told the server she wasn't getting a tip. It is clear that something has changed. The friendly, attentive, welcoming atmosphere that once set your restaurant apart is gone. The staff now appear disengaged, unprofessional, and uninterested in providing quality service. We no longer see any of the kind servers who made dining here enjoyable. We are extremely disappointed by how this visit was handled from start to finish. We hope management takes this feedback seriously. We have supported your restaurant since your grand opening, and we would like to feel confident returning -- but based on this experience, that is not possible unless significant improvements are made.

This was amazing I didn't try an entree because I wasn't super hungry. I ordered an order of honey…read moremustard wings and I was highly impressed. My buddy got an order of Irish egg rolls and I had to get an order for myself. They had corned beef inside and sauerkraut with 1000 island dressing to dip it in super good. The waitress was quick and attentive. Also the casual environment I would say business casual a little more upscale or going to a nice place like this I spent about 58 bucks on two drinks and two appetizers which I mean they blew me away I forgot to mention the wings were breaded and they had a nice crunch to them I love it.

I must say - the Brown Barn continues to do things right! The food is stellar and the staff is…read moreamazing! I usually sit in the bar area, but the seating areas are cozy as well... Go & if you like wings be sure to try the garlic parm!!! Crunchy & delicious!!!

I enjoy "First Watch". The food is always good, consistently good. The menu is to the point. Good…read morefood people eat for breakfast and lunch. Lunch today with my siblings was fun. Our server Ari was a very pleasant young lady with a sweet personality. Her skills were excellent. The establishment is comfortable, neat, clean and brightly lit. I will return often. You should too

The cheesecake and Nutella around the donuts really made it like a yummy dessert. The donuts were a…read morebit dense for us and tasted much better when we reheated as leftovers. Elevated egg sandwich was delicious although I would have preferred it to be more egg than bacon. I would recommend getting on the waitlist as it updates in real time on the website and they were able to sit my small party prior to my time slot being ready in line

Be nice to your waitstaff and tip generously! Eating brunch here on Sunday before going apple…read morepicking reminded me of just how hard they work and how terrible so many people treat these lovely folk. That's my PSA for today. As for everything else, this little diner is definitely locally owned and locally loved. It was only a few minutes from the farm I took my bf to go apple picking on the far east side of Cleveland. FYI!!! - The menu online is incredibly outdated!! Each thing is about 50% more expensive. Use the attached menu pictures to get an accurate idea of prices in late 2025. This is no longer a cheap place to eat. :( After about 15 minutes of waiting, we were sat at the counter right next to the cash register and could hear everything the staff said. I was enlightened as to how terrible they are treated by stingy, entitled customers. I felt terrible about my impatience at getting seated and getting our food but it seems like all the staff and cooks were just burnt out today. They still did a pretty good job at making yummy food though! My bf got a skillet with home fries and wheat toast. This was a lot of food and the toast was very thicccc and very heavily buttered. I ordered a gyro salad with tzaziki sauce and it came with buttered triangles of pita bread. Since we weren't prepared for the price changes, we just got water to drink. We both were shocked at how LARGE the portions were! The gyro meat was so good and the pita bread was nice and lightly buttered. My bf was a huge fan of the sausage in his skillet. Because we didn't want to leave the food in the car for a few hours, we ate everything and did not have leftovers although we could have! Not sure how well my gyro salad would taste as leftovers though so it was probably best I ate everything. Lastly, I made sure to thank them and tip generously. I hope everyone else there did the same. I ended up paying about $42.

Nice diner in Chesterland. Came for breakfast they also serve lunch. They are open until 2 pm…read more They were very busy when we got there at 9:15 am. The main dining area was full the side area was getting full. Our server was very friendly. Hometown vibes. The portions were large. We ended up taking some home. O tried my husband's sausage and biscuits. The biscuits were delicious ! Fluffy and perfect. The gravy was good. It needed a bit more flavor via spices like salt and pepper. Easy to add, but better cooked in. I had the Hercules gyro with eggs and wheat toast. Loved the seeded wheat thick toast. The tzatziki sauce was very nice. Gyro meet was tasty. The shredded hash towns were perfectly cooked. My mother in law got the godfather. The guido Italian sausage looked good and she said it was great. Would definitely come back!

My sister is very particular and always asks to stop to order from here…read more Great food, Great service!

Great pizza and wings. Service is always friendly and…read moreprofessional. Pies and cookies are pretty good as well.