A local treasure. What more can I say?…read more We enjoyed Happy Hour earlier today: Manhattan and sparkling wine!

Ok, this place was amazing!…read more Showed up and it looked closed. Probably intentional. Walk up the back steps, ring the bell, and they'll let you in. Short stroll thru the functioning barber shop and up the stairs. Better figure out how to get in once you get up there! Very original and felt like stepping back in time. Dark, old wood, and classic American furniture set the place back 100 years. Only ordered a beer since I was going to be driving but the bartender was fast and professional. Not a very big location on either floor (2nd and 3rd) but great vibe overall and a great experience. Nice and quiet, very chill environment.

Eight (!) years ago my friend recommended her favorite place - The Fairmount. She emphasized that…read morethe ambiance and cocktails are something to experience. Eight years worth of Fairmount moments later, this review is well overdue. AMBIANCE: The ambiance allows you to slow down and enjoy your company. The restaurant is dim lit, has fireplaces, and loungey atmosphere. It somehow feels warm and I heard a lot of people refer to it as a second home (people are always so friendly here!). There is ample space - three bars, main dining space, and huge outdoor oasis bar. Nestled in Cedar Fairmount neighborhood, you'll also be able to enjoy historic neighborhood. There are seating arrangements if you're craving company or want to enjoy your date. Seating options include couches by the fireplace, tables, and high tops. Fairmount is delightful during every season. During the summer you can enjoy the bar and patio. In the winter you can dine at the igloos. I prefer all seasons here. FOOD/DRINKS: The menu at Fairmount is impressive and has exciting seasonal/weekly additions. You'll never get bored. The cocktails here are refined, very boozy, and very well crafted. The food is seriously delicious, and consistent every single time. I've been impressed with every dish. The dishes and drinks frequently follow the seasons. During my latest visit I enjoyed Butter Pecan Warm Cider with bourbon ($12, so bold and boozy, tastes like fall). I also ordered Fig Trouble Little China ($15, a more rich version of Old Fashioned, so delicious). I also tasted Short Rib & Risotto for the very first time ($28, such a delicious dish, every bite was just amazing). My favorites? Ah, so hard! I'll go with the Fairmount Burger! It's angus beef burger with bacon-fig chutney. It's so delicious! I can't even be serious about meat at the other burger places, this is easily the best burger in the city. My seasonal favorite? Kevin McCallister seasonal drink that resembles coquito or eggnog. The drink is topped with rice paper that includes the design of Kevin from Home Alone. It's such a fun tradition! I look forward to this drink all year and always tell the world about it! SERVICE: The service is excellent. I haven't been anywhere where service is right on point every single time. Everyone is nice - the owner, hosts, and waitstaff. You truly feel seen and like the most important guest. I've visited previously while on dates and frequently dine here solo, always had the most pleasant service. EVENTS: Many people book events here for their non-profits or companies. As far as individual events, Fairmount hosts a fun NYE party every year! PARKING: Onsite parking lot is available at the back of the building. You can enter through the front doors on Cedar or right through the parking lot door. There are numerous reasons why I love the Fairmount. I consider it to be the best dining experience in the Cedar Fairmount neighborhood of Cleveland Heights. I also love how the owner Jake is very engaged in the community and is incredibly friendly with the surrounding business owners. I'll choose this place again and again for calming ambiance, crafted cocktails, and delicious food. To many more years of Fairmount and at Fairmount!

Great food and service! The burger was juicy. The sticky rice bowl with tuna was fantastic!read more

This is a fun oasis on Coventry. You walk in and you feel a little like you have stepped into the…read morepast, but with high end drinks and service. The staff is on point with the pours and the knowledge of different drinks you can try when it comes to whiskey. But there are some more familiar dark and stormys and mojito type drinks if someone you bring isn't into the main theme of drinks. Hard to go home unhappy. The cost of drinks are a little higher then some other places, but you get an experience and higher end service you won't find at very many places. To me, it's worth the difference and I find I tip the staff more than I usually might as they are worth it. Excellent service. So if you are taking someone out and don't want to risk making a bad impression, and a hip bar is what you are looking for, check this place out!

I thought I was alone, but I see the man-bun bartender (owner?) has shown his arrogance to others…read moreas well. Too bad, since it's a cool place but the prices and service don't jive. He has no patience, and you are dumb and wasting his time. Bye bye bunny!

Birthday dinner with 6 guests was great. Unique cocktails, many share plates, eclectic mains, great…read moreservice and a place to return to.

Came on a Saturday night with a reservation…read more Ordered 2 appetizers and an entree to share for 2. The whipped ricotta ($15) was decent, came with focaccia. Interesting mix of textures and flavors. Pretty good but probably wouldn't get again. 3.5/5 The staff mentioned that the red curry mussels ($17) was a popular dish, and it was the favorite of the night. I usually don't like mussels but the sauce was super flavorful and the mussels were tender. 5/5 Never had a bone-in pork schnitzel ($42) and while it was pricey, it was quite the size. Definitely couldn't finish all of it, so had leftovers to take back. 4/5 Service was decent, good recommendations. Small cozy atmosphere. Parking available as free street parking. Overall a little pricey but nice food in a cozy place.

Tried the hot honey pizza…read more It had thick pepperonis and was make solid right in the back The bar was really cool - decorated themed nicely. Menu looked fun We just got one za and I didn't drink One bartender was attentive and seemed nice.

We came here in Valentine's Day for some pre-dinner cocktails! This place had been on my list for a…read morewhile and I'm so happy I finally got to come! It is kinda hidden, down a- not so scary, but very cute alley!!! It's like a little speakeasy!! The menu was so cute and fun! So many options I wish I had, had more time to explore and try more... but ultimately decided on the L'Alba cocktail!! It's made with vodka, cappelletti, house made cherry cordial, fresh lemon juice, mint leaf, & prosecco rose!! It was delicious!!! Presentation was picture perfect as well!! My boyfriend decided on the seasonal sidro cider beer that was also very good & refreshing! He actually got 2 of them!! I can't wait to come back and try more deals & food next time!!!

Driving by I wasn't sure if they were open despite the Open sign. Just a little unassuming…read more But once inside it was quite inviting. Same hostess serves La Pecora and Barroco, so that was a bit awkward til we figured it out. And they do take reservations. Ok, now with the business out of the way... My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Server was super pleasant. Varied drink menu of all types, including NA offerings. We were delighted surprised by the complimentary bread service. Burrata salad could serve 4 as an appetizer. And our pizza was absolutely delicious. The pear was sliced so thinly that it was a nice balance to the pistachio rather than being overly sweet. We'll be back!

So to start the restaurant is within a restaurant the host was so wonderfully pleasant. When you…read moreenter you are met with a beautiful whimsical ambiance, you walk through beautiful drapes and are seated with options of low or high top tables. I choose the upper 2 seater on the highest floor! Amazing view.. I didn't feel like I was in Cleveland. The server Zay was exceptional. The atmosphere was very very welcoming. Now when it comes to the food!!! Omg I got the Margherita pizza and a side of meatballs for an app... AMAZING. The ingredients are so fresh I couldn't get over it. I was so satisfied but not weighed down like you usually would with ordinary pizza. If you appreciate authentic recipes and undeniably delicious food.. THATS FRESH .. I just had to reiterate. This is definitely a hidden gem of Cleveland must try!

Great food and staff…read more This is my second time at this location. The wings are delicious and so are the egg rolls. The staff was very accommodating.

The staff and food were great, but the people who were guests, made my visit horrible. They were so…read moreloud, disresptful and obnoxious. I forsee this place closing because of some of the 13% who want to ruin it for others.

Karfuffle in Parmadoro - by Joe Milan, music by Malphonia, superb world premiere, great story…read moreamazing performance

From the owner: Wizbang Is A 70 Seat Theatre In Cleveland Heights Oh, The Home For: Circus, Variety, Magic, Musical…read moreActs, Puppets, And The Wonderfully Weird... From Family Friendly To Adults Only. The Spirit Room is our in house craft cocktail bar. Open Thursday through Saturday 8pm - 11 Live music, films, and more We are also the home of Wizhang Circus School. A professional level school for children and teens. Recreational to pre-professional training in Circus Arts including: Multi forms of juggling and object manipulation, stilt walling, aerial yra, Circus style hoop. (hula hoop tricks) unicycling European style clowning and much more.

A small bar with a lot of personality! Lounge Leo is close to CWRU/UH and convenient for…read moreafter-work drinks. The establishment is very small and seats probably no more than 15-20 people total by the bar and its high top tables. The interior has clean design with red and black accents and plenty of LED lighting giving a modern touch. I came with a few coworkers and had a great time talking with the other patrons and the bartender (who had excellent drink selections and even showed us his own personal rolodex of custom cocktails that he makes! Overall, a nice local spot to stop by and have a drink - no frills just come to sit back, relax from your long day, and enjoy the company!

Love this place. Very intimate spot to get a drink in a nice setting. Walkable from little Italyread more

This place is an absolute must visit. I've travelled extensively and this spot has earned one of my…read moretop favorite places to eat. We had the arancini, root vegetable latkes, fried calamari and veal meatballs. The sauce for the meatballs was the kind of sauce you want more of to dip your bread into. The meatball was perfectly seasoned and tender. The star is the calamari. Do not let the idea of kimchi throw you off, it made the dish. My husband does not like kimchi and he polished off more of this than I did. Service was top notch both in service and conversation. And while the tavern is small, it just adds the right vibe.

"We are really busy," the ambivalent host said when he forgot to seat us after sitting his bros who…read morejust rolled up on 1/16/26. This was after spending an hour and a half wait at the bar (said we'd be sat in 45 minutes, then blamed the bartenders for the oversight). Nope. Had a good experience here before but that was a couple of years ago. 1 and only star goes to the bartenders who made lovely cocktails for our party of 5. Cleveland has a lot of good competition.