Came here on a whim with my girlfriend. It is upscale for sure and we definitely were not dressed for it but they made us feel comfortable. We got a salad to start and had them split it at no up charge. It was very good and a nice portion. I had the strip steak it was cooked perfectly and was very tasty. My girlfriend got the seafood risotto and it was very good as well. It had lobster and shrimp and was a big porton. The feel of the restaurant was very mellow with a good feel. The patio was nice but we could not get on it. This place is definitely worth a shot. It's a bit on the pricey side but I felt It was worth it. read more

LockKeepers - New American Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

The seafood pasta was spicey and excellent. Worth getting my shirt ruined by the sauce from trying to carefully eat the pasta. read more

LockKeepers - Dinner. Yum - New American Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

Loved it! Organized a 7-person group dinner through OpenTable and all were very pleased. Food was great, great wine list, great desserts by in-house pastry chef, and service was excellent. Portions were excellent. It was nice to get away from the chain restaurants that dominate Independence. We were staying there for a week on business and a waiter at Outback recommended it. So happy he did! The bolognese sauce was very good on my ravioli. My coworkers had the pumpkin ravioli, the lasagna and the chicken picatta. I had mascarpone cheesecake for dessert and it was excellent. Great wine suggestions from our server. We had a primary server but all the others around us pitched in so that nothing fell through the cracks. Great atmosphere. Also, even though we were surrounded by people (dining room was full), we were able to hear eachother well. Highly recommend! read more

We were at LockKeepers for an early dinner on New Years Eve. The decor and ambiance is very nice although the chair which I sat in had seen better days. The servers were very attentive. I had the rib eye, my wife had the lobster risotto and my daughter had the seafood special. My wife and daughter enjoyed their meals. The rib eye was done medium as ordered but somewhat dry. My wife and daughter enjoyed their deserts. Three meals, one salad, four glasses of wine three deserts : $213.00. read more

We started out enjoying the happy hour atmosphere. Their $5 house Cabernet was good. We had a choice of several happy hour appetizers specials. We chose the sausage and peppers. They were very tasty. We are also given some fresh bread with olive tapenade which was also very good. Our disappointment came with our dinner. Very busy place and it appeared that there were many business people. Very noisy. Not good for a romantic dinner. I ordered chicken scallopini and my husband ordered lasagna. We split a wedge of lettuce that was tops with a very thick blue cheese dressing.I would recommend getting the dressing on the side because they were way too generous. I was very disappointed with my chicken scallopini. It should have been sliced thinner to have the chicken absorb the lemon caper sauce. Was as if a chicken breast was sliced and sauce put over it. My husband had a very disappointing the lasagna. Very cheesy without a unique flavor. There was no meat in the lasagna. I can't recall if it was to made with meat. It tasted like a cross between lasagna and moussaka. Next time we will stay in the bar for happy hour. It had a nicer atmosphere read more

Small fish portions, over-priced. When asking if the steaks were aged, waitress said they were Angus. NY strip was cooked perfectly, but was clearly not aged. Worst brownie sundae I ever had (hard, with hard marshmallow on top?) Very disappointing. Recommend Delmonico's for steak. read more

Had a lovely holiday meal with work friends in private room. Great food, staff and service. Try the Lock 29 cocktail! read more

LockKeepers - Sommelier Room - New American Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

Cool. Great wine list. A staff with a "we can make that happen attitude. Thanks for saving the Friday from the place up the street.

Today I went with Tony Bones to a fantastic Italian resteraunt that I've heard about many times in the past but never had the pleasure of going to: Lockkeepers. Out of the blue he asked if I would join in there for lunch and I happily obliged. It's located right off of the tow-path and has a incredible view of the water rushing past, just a block down the road from the fully renewed Cinemark it's a beautiful place for couples looking to take a romantic rendevous or old friends wanting to catch up on old times such as the people we were sitting next to at the bar. We were greeted by the wonderful bartender who has a wide selection to a glorious wine, beer and liquor selection. We were on our lunch break so we stuck with water but I will be back for a nice cold glass of craft beer in the future. The menu selection is varied with something for everybody with plenty of nice vegetarian and vegan options as well. They started off our dining adventure with freshly baked, firm, Italian bread accompanied by creamy, chilled whipped butter and a splendid melody of olive oil, olives and pepper that embraced the bread setting the mood of the delectable dining experience we were about the embark upon. Next we continued our course with deliciously fried calamari with both breaded squid rings and whole miniture squid. Topped with finely sliced peppers, olives and mushrooms. It was a delicate dance of flavor and texture that played delightfully on your tongue. My main course was some of the best chicken parmesan that I ever had in my entire life. The spaghetti pasta was aldente firm and the perfect texture. Mixed in with a incredible red sauce in which you could taste the red wine that they used to accent the natural flavors of the tomatoes and spices. The chicken was cooked to perfection so tender and moist and topped off with the perfect amount of lightly melted parmesan cheese. This was all topped off with fresh ground parmesan cheese. My colleague ordered the Penne Pasta Bolognese with the same wonderfully crafted aldente pasta and a fantastic Bolognese sauce that was loaded with mouth-watering ground beef and a melody of finely ground vegetables. He granted me a taste of his dish and it was to die for. The prices were reasonable for such a high class restaurant. I highly recommend going there if you're in the mood for some incredible authentic Italian cuisine. - Matthew Stovarsky Lockkeepers: 8001 Rockside Rd, Cleveland, OH 44125 (6/20/2018) read more

Good dinner overall waitress was nice and on top of the night. Many workers so food always was coming out fast. Food was alright wish it was a little better and warmer but good overall. Good night. Would recommend read more

We had their prepared Thanksgiving meal. It was delicious. Everything was prepared very well, in aluminum pans ready for reheating. The turkey was sliced beautifully, and was very moist. They provided chicken stock to pour over the turkey and stuffing as well. They also gave us a free bottle of wine, which was delicious. Very smooth tasting. Everything was delicious, and great service all around! read more

I visited this place from out of town & I was blown away by the service I received. My coworker ordered the filet mignon medium well & it came out pretty rare. They took it back to correct it but also came back to ensure everything was okay & gave us a variety of 3 different desserts on he house for the delay. Not only that but the servers were knowledgeable, polite, & just made us feel really great. My meal was okay.. not 5 star worthy but the service was unmatched. read more

The food was awesome and very good. The service was very good also. Anytime my glass was half full the waitress made sure to top it off! Only complaint I had is the waitress gave me a very dirty look when I took my phone out for 30 seconds to send an urgent text to one of my employees.... read more

Stopped for Lunch with my wife after biking on the Cuyahoga Park Tow Path. So we were dressed very casual they made us feel welcomed and service was great by Gretchen. I had the slow roasted prime rib sandwich. It was excellent probably the most tender sandwich I've ever had truly melt in your mouth tender. My wife had the Chicken Parmesan with spaghetti. She really loved it too. She raved about the sauce and the chicken was also very tender. We tried an after dinner drink of their house made Limoncello liquor very good fresh lemony taste. I really wanted to try the Seafood Risotto that people rated very good but it was not on the limited menu due to Covid-19. The server did say they could add scallops to the mushroom risotto to accommodate, maybe next time. We will definitely be back again. read more

Best seafood Risotto ever! Great atmosphere. In the expensive side but not unreasonable.

My family and I are on vacation from Philadelphia and visited Lockkeepers for the first time. It was a beautiful day and we sat on the patio. The staff was so gracious to us. The food was delicious from the appetizers to the entrees and then onto the fabulous deserts. We had such a fun and relaxing afternoon. After the meal we walked up the Erie-Ohio Canal Tow Path which runs right past the restaurant. What a nice day. read more

I just loved this place. I was in the company of loved ones who live nearby, and this was a wonderful experience. I had a perfectly presented proseco in along stemmed beautiful glass. When the bread came I could smell it approaching the table. My cousins both had the fontina prosciutto stuffed long boned pork chop which I was immediately jealous I did not order. But then I took a bite of my veal parm on the long bone. I almost did not need a fork. Better than old school veal parm, modern veal parm cooked perfectly and oh so tender. I chose to get some of the nightly special, homemade ravioli. I could finish only a quarter of my huge plate. I was determined to try the most decadent and moist flourless choc cake, and was wild for the affogato espresso I pored over vanilla bean gelato. Our waitress, Jackie did not skip a beat. She is a 10. If you go ask for her. The next day my cousin and I read about the Venetian executive chef, quite accomplished, and both the pastry chef and the chef d' cuisine. They know how to please and it was clear to me they were very serious about what came out of the back of the house. The ambiance, the dim lighting, and the charm of the story of the locks makes me, a Los Angelean, want to go back in the summer and lunch on th patio. This is a gem in the Cleveland surrounds. read more

Server was great, more of an older crowd. Steak was good as was the tuna. Decent old fashion Cozy rooms. Seems like a regulars go for dinner anything besides seem to throw them off. read more

Always great food and service. I love this place. I've been to lunch and dinner and even a banquet upstairs in the private dining area. The staff is very professional and the food is superb. I am not a seafood fan and they always have something on the menu for all pallets. Is a great date night place, too! read more

Well I'll be darned. I admit I've been here once before for a pharm-sponsored dinner and I walked away that evening thinking the food was average. The steak I ordered was overdone, and on the dry side. I went again to give it another try. Items ordered: Mussels Tuna tartar Frank's salad Scallops Bottle of red (can't remember the name)... All of the food was satisfactory and quite tasty. I think with the amount of food, I was just stuffed to capacity and I wasn't able to finish all of my scallop entree. I liked the tuna tartar, which was served with a lemony sauce but I felt it could've had a bigger flavor punch, perhaps with some capers or something a little more zingy. The mussels were average. Loved the salad- had all my fave things. Scallops were yummy and cooked to perfection, and very rich-tasting. It was served on a bed of cauliflower mash (which I was raving about all while shoveling it in). This would be a GREAT substitute for mashed potatoes for those looking for low-carb. On the other hand, it was very creamy and probably heavy on the fat. And as we know, fat= flavor! Oh, and dessert was a tiramisu, which was ok. Good coffee flavor but a little heavy on the cream for me. Service was fantastic. I gave this place 1 star more just for the awesome and friendly customer service. Our waiter was very helpful and attentive. If it wasn't so far away, I'd probably go back a few more times. read more

I was really excited to eat here--I looked forward to it all week. I ordered a minestrone soup, ribeye, and a drink. First came out the bread, with an olive dip and some butter. It was very good. The minestrone came next and it was so flavorless and poorly cooked, I couldn't have more than a couple spoonfuls. I didn't even ask, but they were kind enough to take it off the bill. When I ordered my ribeye medium, my waitress was sure to strongly mention that medium meant there would be a lot of pink throughout the meat. Good. However, when it came, there was no pink to be found at all. It was really tough and hard to eat. Definitely well done. I'd expect a lot more out of a $39 steak. Not worth the cost. read more

Oh my goodness the food is as plentiful as it is delightful. The outdoor service and view are top notch.

Went here for Easter brunch with my father after church service. This place is pretty large inside. The staff was very warm and welcoming. We arrived pretty early before our reservation so we sat at the bar and ordered two mimosas. Eventually we were seated for brunch. The space was very well decorated. The food selection was also great and delicious. The only knock was the space was pretty tight and they only had one designated area for the food. So there was a long line in the beginning -which made it hard to move around. Another area with the same food options would have helped deal with the Easter crowd. Other than that, this place is awesome! Try it out. read more

The pork chop was great. I wish it would have been cooked well but I'll keep that in mind next time. It was accompanied by a rice cake which was great. I wish I could order hundreds of them separately. Lol My boyfriend ordered the salmon which was cooked perfectly. His only complaint was the undercooked rice. The server wasnt too amazing but the other servers were pretty nice. The Carrot Cake was amazing. There must be a joke amongst the staff about how big the carrot cake really is because two servers walked past and jokingly said "Man that's a really small piece of carrot cake!" read more

Great food and great service. Staff was in tune as to it being my Mother's birthday and made her feel special from start to finish. Will definitely return when I'm in the area. read more

Delicious food and drinks. They have a patio which is nice. I love going their for lunch. Would be great to have more gluten free pasta or bread options. This place is a must! read more

Incredible service! The staff was very friendly and attentive. They even decant your wine.

This place is a beautiful and moderately upscale restaurant, with the food priced accordingly. Fresh bread (quite good) and olive oil spread are on the house, though more than made up for with the rest of the bill. An entree of a pear-topped salad was good, although paying more money for something that is conceivably identical to a grocery store product never enticed me about going to restaurants. The pumpkin ravioli was also good, but the highlight was the eggplant rolentini, which was thinly sliced with the perfect balance of crispiness and seasoning. Save your waistline, though, as the apple cobbler was merely mediocre. Another guest had the canoli, which was deemed better. Many alcoholic beverages were also available. Service, as expected for a restaurant of this caliber, was attentive and courteous, and the place looked very well polished and clean. Valet parking is available. Overall, a great place for a business dinner or for visiting parents or a treat for the spouse. read more

The service at the Happy Hour at the bar was wonderful. Kudos to the barmaids. F read more

Food was very fresh and great taste. Ate upstairs in the private room and would come back. Service was fair food was amazing

Oh gosh. You wouldn't expect the interior of this building to be so spacious and well-decorated, but it was. I came with a lunch date and found the menu items that we ordered to be spectacular. I had the Chicken Scaloppini - the meat was tender and easily sliced through as well as definitively dripping with flavor. The sides of garlic roasted mashed potatoes and vegetables (I believe I had some sort of roasted squash and zucchini) were great - the potatoes were creamy and the vegetables were fresh and cooked to the exact amount of tenderness. My date had the gnocchi, though by the time he had finished his salad he was a little too full for it. Generous portion sizes here. For the lunch menu, the prices were more than affordable especially given the quality of our food. The service was attentive though not overly friendly. I hope to return soon! read more

One of the better meals we've ever had. I had the seafood risotto (lobster/bay scallops/shrimp) and my wife had seared yellowfin tuna. Both dishes were outstanding. Service was excellent - very friendly staff. Nice atmosphere - "clubby" and upscale but not the least bit pretentious. Not a cheap place but certainly worth it. We would definitely return on an upcoming visit. read more

I absolutely love this place. The bone in ribeye is to die for. Great service. Beautiful decor. Upscale crowd. Great drinks.

I was on vacation from San Antonio and looking for a nice Italian restaurant to Celebrate 13 years of bliss ;-) with lovely wife. Arrived 20 minutes early for a 7:30 reservation. Valet parking within 2 minutes if that! Although restaurant was busy, and I offered to wait at the bar.. we were immediately seated. Mussels appetizers were wonderful.. toasted bread to soak up all that delicious juicy sauce! The pork chop was excellent. A lot of complex flavors not a morsel was left. The seared scallops were perfectly cooked and delicious.. Spent almost 2 1/2 hours in a relaxing atmosphere... Will definitely be back! read more

Excellent food and service. Ambience was appropriate for upscale dining. Especially fond of the seafood risotto special. One of the best meals I have had in a long time. read more

Overall I had a nice experience here for lunch I sat at the bar and the lady who made my pear martini and put in my food was very sweet and attentive. The soup of the day was the comfort I did not know I needed and the lobster risotto was delicious! I will be back to try out their happy hour some day. read more

A favorite! Food is always delicious! I had the gnocchi with mushrooms and it was incredible. A nice glass of wine and socially distant spaced tables made it a great night! read more

I recently had the opportunity to lunch at LockKeepers. Despite the ever-so-packed parking lot (and dining room, for that matter), I had a good experience top to bottom. The ambiance is nice enough to merit a business suit yet chill enough to accommodate your khaki/polo shirt crowd. Our server was attentive and delightful, recommending the prosciutto, arugula and parmesan pizza. As always when I'm conflicted about what to order, I took her up on the recommendation. Here's where the review gets really good. This is what pizza is supposed to be like; simple, rustic, and artfully conceived. The crust was thin, crispy, warm and chewy. The flavors and textures of the toppings created a perfect compliment: paper-thin slices of rich, salty prosciutto, generous shavings of parmigiano-reggiano, crisp, peppery arugula, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh ground pepper. YUM! I'm going to save a higher rating until after I'm able to take advantage of the dinner menu. I might even up the ante by making the best of the warm, dark atmosphere by taking a date. Stay tuned... read more

Very nice place. Excellent bar. Food was good but menu does not have a lot to choose from. Sausage stuffed pepper appetizer was fantastic read more

Only had drinks and an app bc we were going to a movie but we enjoyed it. The tapenade that comes with their bread was the best, we had the tuna tartare and it was ok... in my personal opinion, tuna and potato are a weird match. Cranberry spritzer was good and the server was friendly. I definitely want to have dinner here the menu looked great! read more