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

We recently tried Velvet Tango Room for the first time and we walked in immediately impressed. Well…read morestaffed, dim lighting, and cozy cocktail tables and bar. I had a margarita and an espresso martini and both cocktails exceeded my expectations! The lime margarita was classic, slightly tart, and made me want another. The espresso martini was enjoyed by all - very smooth, full of flavor without making you feel full like some do because of too much cream, I assume. The space is cool, speak easy vibes, and the gentleman playing the piano was a nice tough with an ideal volume.

Been wanting to try Velvet Tango for forever as I've heard so many good things about it! It lived…read moreup to the hype. The interior is huge and dark, romantic, and vibey. There was a live jazz pianist in every room. The ambiance was great. Keep in mind they don't have dinner food, just bar snacks, so don't come expecting a meal. The drinks were definitely pricey, especially for Cleveland (~$20 per drink, give or take), so I don't plan on coming frequently, but it's a fun spot for a night out.

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

Went here after the David Byrne concert. Cool vibe and amazing drinks. Definitely worth checking…read moreout if you are in downtown Cleveland

Fun atmosphere and a good find. My friend and I had a wonderful time here. The drinks were…read moredelicious! A bit pricey though, so be warned. My drink was almost $20. Also, the menu makes it sound like the drinks will be a little showy. For example, the drink I ordered said it would be poured out of a Bible. It was called "the blessing." And my friend's was supposed to be served in a piggy bank. And other drinks say they will be served in pineapples, have a fire element, etc. Which sounded super fun! However, it must have just been part of the speakeasy bit? Our drinks were normal cocktails served in normal cocktail glasses. A bit disappointing, so be warned if you are like us and were expecting some razzle dazzle!

The Warehouse District has a new upscale spot in town! Recently opening during NBA Allstar weekend…read morein CLE, it has already had the presence of many celebrities come through their doors. The setup has a wow factor as you enter the basement level of the building through a tunnel covered in plants and leading straight to your first photo opp! The circle with pink bench is a cute preview of what's inside. Once you check in with the hostess, enter through a door and welcome to the social club. Beautiful decor that mixes a level of sophistication with a little drama as you see the bright lights. Plenty of seating and even a private room that can be rented out. The drinks are phenomenal and the staff is friendly! The menu offers a mix of unique cocktails (and can be made as mocktail a too) and small bites. Upon recommendation, I tried the F.W. Marg drink. So good! The most unique aspect is the watermelon ice cube. As it melts the drink flavor changes. Creative & fun way to enjoy a cocktail. They open at 5pm, which would be a great spot for chill happy hour. Later in the evening, you'll experience more of a lounge/club vibe. Great edition to downtown CLE!

We hosted a Young Professional networking event here, which was new for me because typically I only…read morefind myself arriving late on a weekend. I'm so happy we did because Stella made sure we had a stellar time (she put the Stella in Stellar? Sorry, nerd status) and the food provided was super fresh and the staff was so attentive. We had a pretty large group all come in at once and they got us through quickly with our first round of drinks! The ambiance is intimate enough where you can step aside to a table for a nice convo or large enough to create a dancing space where we you're at... which was exactly what some of us did because the music was just too tempting. From a more organized event to a late night par-tay mentality, the subtle and eclectic vibes of Lost put you in the right head space. Highly recommend!

Great location if working/visiting the Cleveland Clinic. Hotel attached to hospital by a sky…read morebridge. Hotel has great amenities, 2 restaurants on site. Rooms are kind of pricey, but can't pass up location and safety.

I was denied room service lemon foam and that's not okay. I need room service lemon foam. Don't…read morecome here.

I visit No Drama especially Tuesday-Saturdays Spades, Bid Whist, Chess, Domino's Mic is always open…read morefor Karaoke so check us out. No Drama ages required - come to play or to learn 7p until you get tired. Good food too ribs, taco's, wings/fries, chili fries, polish boys!

Food good nice place.to be good workers people are friendly love going were there is no trouble…read more everyone is like family all ways have a smile on there face service is great feel safe very good friend they care

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.

Date: November 2024 Service: 5/5…read morePrices: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I like the set up here of the bowling alley out front with the lounge in the back. Both times I was offered something for free. On Monday it was bowling and on Sunday it was hookah and drinks. Taste/Textures:3.5/5 I deducted points because on Monday the catfish sides (greens and mac) were a little too salt forward for me. On Sunday around 3 PM I couldn't even order food because they said the kitchen was backed up. Value: 5/5 I attended this restaurant twice in one week. I was visiting for work and tried out some food on Monday and then came in for Sunday brunch. Monday I paid $35 for a hookah and maybe $30 for a fish meal and $5 shot. Sunday they stuck to their word, and I received a complimentary welcome shot, good vibes, and a complementary hookah. Music was also a great both times. The playlist on Monday and the DJ on Sunday

From the owner: Euphoria Restaurant & Lanes is an entertainment venue that combines a restaurant/lounge with a…read morebowling alley. It offers a lively, social atmosphere where guests can enjoy food, drinks, and games all in one place. The space is known for its modern bowling setup, casual dining options, and a fun, nightlife-style vibe suitable for groups or outings

Jolly is a great little brewpub in the center of CWRU. The atmosphere is pretty spartan but what…read moreyou would expect from a college bar. They have a great selection of beers on tab that are brewed by themselves, a full bar, as well as new items being tried out frequently. The menu is standard bar food with a few eclectic items and usually changes a little every 3mo. They have an amazing fish sandwich and several smashburgers I enjoy. They also usually run an all you eat wings special on Sundays.

The Jolly Scholar was a typical college bar. We arrived when they opened and it appeared staff…read morewere being trained and one staff person was taking care of customers. The dining area was cute and offered video games to play. There students stopping in for take out as we sat and ate our pizza. The pizza was good. The beer was ok. It was not apparent where they brew the beer and they were out of a couple of beer selections. The Jolly Scholar is located on CWRU's campus and they have a parking lot. Usually parking is at a minimum. Overall it was ok, but I would probably choose another brewpub in the area for next meal out.