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.

Now this place is a quintessential representation of the term "hidden gem" if I do say so myself…read more It's tucked away in a corner of Tremont on an unassuming street with an all black exterior sitting between apartments and ordinary homes in the neighborhood. It definitely gives off a mysterious vibe, kinda gets you curious as to what's inside. The moment you open the door there's splashes or color in every corner, a sexy marble bar with under lighting, a neon sign lighting up the phrase "forget me not," and as you weave your way through towards the back patio, each room greets you with a fun surprise of unique decor. Butterfly wallpaper, funky art, feather boas, and more. It honestly felt like we weren't in Cleveland anymore. As for the service, our bartender was awesome. He asked if it was our first time in and since it was, he explained the menu in detail and gave us suggestions based on what we tend to like. My friend went with a custom mocktail and I landed on the calla lily cocktail. It came with Watershed gin, lemon bitters, a sparkling white wine, and a few other ingredients I'm not privy to. It was strong, but smooth. It definitely left me curious to try more of the menu but alas, I don't live in Cleveland, so I'm not sure when I'll be able to return. This is 100% a place to take a date if you're wanting to impress, a spot to grab a drink with a small group of friends, or a cool bar to explore if you're visiting from out of town and enjoy a wonderful craft cocktail. I know they are fairly new and I have no doubt that they'll be sticking around.

Flower on Freeman is a super chic cocktail bar on the edge of Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. It…read moreis impeccably decorated and designed and could easily be in found in someplace like LA or New York. The space is pretty cozy and intimate, which was especially felt as I came in on a cold, snowy December day. The bar had maybe 6 or so seats and the marble on it is beautiful and has awesome underlighting. Their cocktail menu is pretty expansive, with lots of really descriptive drink options. You can choose a drink based on a desired flavor profile and base alcohol. The bartender was super nice and helpful. I wanted to get a mocktail, they had a few on the menu to choose from, but the bartender ended up making me something. The space is small and cozy up front, but they also have another area in the back for a small group. They also seem to have a really nice patio. I'm looking forward to returning in warmer weather to check that out.

Excellent service, great food choices, ambiance was perfect and the drinks were amazingread more

Drinks are awesome (potentLY good...I almost can't make this post). Ambiance is nice. Stuffed…read morebanana peppers were unexpectedly good. Apple walnut salad is uniquely good. I consider this "unpretentious, friendly, upscale dining in Old Brooklyn"

CLE's best kept secret!…read more A few of my friends raved about Smoke & Mirrors, so I finally checked it out. I stopped in during Stargazers Ball hosted by YoreCraeft Productions. It was a fun cosmic costume party at Smoke & Mirrors. Smoke & Mirrors delivers on their promise, there are mirror accents and intermittent smoke. They also have a lot of silver accents that have a cool juxtaposition with the cave look. You can find this nightclub underground at Clandestina on West 25th. Enter the club by going through mezcalería (Clandestina) and going downstairs. The club calls themselves "subterranean catacomb club." I'd describe it as a nightclub giving off speakeasy vibes with some exposed brick, cave vibes, and sultry red illumination. It's a very mysterious dungeon looking club. It's raw and unusual for the local nightclub scene in the very best of ways. The coolest space in this club is the once upon a time coal room that serves as a little private nook to sip your cocktails. The rest of the club has one dance floor, some comfy seats against the wall, and a small bar. It's very intimate. The club is mostly known for its EDM DJs. Don't expect big names but expect good music. You can find their lineup on their IG @smokeandmirrorscle. They're open on Thursdays for karaoke, and Saturdays for DJ and dancing. The party that I attended had a lot of dancing and good vibes. The club seems to have a cover charge, but the amount is not shared on their socials. The menu consists of cocktails, craft beer, and wine, which is a generous selection for a night club. There were some themed cocktails during my visit ranging from $8-$14. I certainly plan to stop by during a regular weekend night to check out the full experience and DJ's. You should too. If you drop in, stop Clandestina bathroom for a selfie with flattering light. Can't wait for my next visit!

The basement bar has the best house/dance music in the city and never has a cover charge. The…read moreneighborhood is safe enough for groups to roam responsibly at night after a few drinks.

This cocktail bar was able to seat us without a reservation. The drinks were all incredible (do…read morenote that they change their menu up every 2-3 months). This current menu is designed as a DND campaign where you can drink and play with friends through the entire menu. I got the Heretics cocktail which is tequila based and it was herbaceous and delicious.

Never a bad time at cloak and dagger. The recent menu being Alice in wonderland theme was such a…read morefun theme! The tea tower was delicious (I need a jar of each of the jams pronto!) and the absolem (their version of ratatouille) was so flavorful. For drinks I loved that they have non alcoholic versions and I've had both mocktails and cocktails from here and they always deliver. They change the theme every season and I can't wait to see what the next theme is!

The service ambience and drink quality is amazing . Every person that works there truly goes above…read moreand beyond to provide the best service possible.Shout out to our server Vanity for really going the extra mile . She is a 1 in a million!!!!! Bartender Drew is so attentive and makes great drinks .

Fantastic server and literally everyone working was friendly and greeted us and checked on us…read morewithout being annoying. Great service. The drinks were delicious- the sunbather was like sunny D with a fantastic bell pepper tinge. The salmon with peanut wheat kasha type grain was ok. The fish was very fishy and almost smelled foul at times and had a sort of spiciness to it. Either way the service and drinks were great.

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.

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.

I went for a bridal shower this weekend and it was the perfect space! Small but super cute…read morerestaurant in Ohio City. They had a full mocktail menu. I LOVED the NA Mojito! That alone will make me go back!

Food: Amazing! I highly recommend the croissant with pistachio butter and the creamed kale quiche…read more My mom says she had the "best Cobb salad" of her life because it had lots of blue cheese and Italian dressing. Drink: London fog was adequate and standard Service: Not Good- this is geared for work from home people and casual. We had a baby there was no changing station in the bathroom and the tables were dirty. I asked for the table to be wiped and the person working the bar did not have a pleasant attitude. One good thing to note is you use your QR code to scan and order and you pay immediately. There is no wait staff.