Our second visit in as many years. A lovely experience overall. Not inexpensive. The Friday nights are wine paired five course dinner with menu selections. They provide customized menus as a special touch. As there are three selections on four on the courses, the dishes do not appear to be as customized for those with dietary issues. Jamie was our primary server providing a friendly and professional service. For my order, Three of us started with the Crostini while my wife had the Pave. I really liked the flavors of the Crostini, scrumptious! I had a bite of my wife's Pave and thought the texture and tastes superb! Preparing for the second and further courses was my a put off! We were asked to keep our utensils for the future courses! Nothing like dirty silverware sitting on the table dirtying up the area! At this price point, used silverware should be taken and replaced with new! That is the reason for my 4 of 5 stars. We experienced the same during our first visit two years ago and had hope it was resolved after mentioning to staff. That said, it was the only put off of our experience. For the second course my sister and I decided on the Scallop Arancini while my wife and mom went for the Zuppa Toscano. Again, the Scallop Arancini was amazing and scrumptious! The flavors were terrific! I tried a few spoonfuls of the Zuppa Toscano and thought it missing seasoning. The third found 3 of us ordering the Salmon Oscar while my wife ordered the Grilled Cheese. The salmon was rare, which I particularly like but the crab was cold. My preference would have been warm war with a bit of the béarnaise on top. My wife's Grilled Cheese was very tasty with the preserves but looked lonely sitting on the plate. For the last course three of us decided on the Pumpkin Crepe and my wife the Apple Spice Cake. I thought the Pumpkin Crepe to be a lovey presentation and very tasty and my wife enjoyed the spice cake. All in all a lovely experience overall! Thank you! read more

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This dinner was an incredible experience. The food, the caverns, the service.... The prohibition dinner is a 9 course meal served in an underground cavern that was used for aging beer, and likely more shady activities during Prohibition. The cavern has been updated into a dining room and bar. It does run a little chilly, so be sure to dress appropriately. It is also damp and you have to take an elevator down. Factor these into your decision. Let me also say, this is not a cheap activity, and not for picky eaters. They are very pleasant and accommodating of dietary restrictions, but the was a wide variety of flavors and textures that you need to be willing to try. You pay in advance for this activity . We were met in the little reception area by the servers, and taken down to the cave for a tour and to get settled. We did not purchase the wine pairing, but were offered wine by the glass as an add on, and chose from the pairing list, as it was easy and available. my friend and I both enjoyed a glass of Rose. Once we were seated and settled, we saw 2 other parties come in and were seated, back to front, in the cavern. there are 3 seatings, and they stagger your arrival. First up was the bread service, including a butter candle that melts down a lava rock onto your bread. Very fun, and the bread was wonderful. The fry bread was my favorite. I think the menu is seasonal, so I won't share too many details as it will likely be different if you go .The next course was a savory flan in an eggshell, which was really good, and had a bunch of crispy accompaniments. We also had a smoked salmon course, and a veggie fritter that I would order as an entree, it was so good! The main was duck, and I love duck. Finally, we had a really fun dessert that included white chocolate mousse, apple cotton candy, apple cake, and a streusel bit. I loved it. The portions are on the smaller size, but don't worry, we were very full at the end! The servers were so attentive and all very well versed in the menu. they do a great job pacing service per party and making you feel welcome. This is, to me, a luxury activity, and my party really considered it worth our money, and really enjoyed our experience. read more

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We had the 8 course meal with the wine pairings. The experience was exceptional. From the instant Isaac took us 29' down into the cavern in the elevator to the last bite and sip of wine. Missy, Jaime and Isaac took turns serving us and made us feel like we were the only ones in the cave. The food was delicious and the wine pairing was spot on. It was our second time here and both times the owners gracefully stopped at each table to greet all customers. It is a unique experience for a special dinner in an amazing environment. And we left with a delicious bottle of wine! read more

What an experience with the best service and every course was delicious. WORTH EVERY PENNY! read more

Had a great time. Food was delicious and servers were awesome (Missy or Misty, sorry my hearing is not so good) made for a wonderful and memorable evening. Five stars all the way around! Thanks so much! read more

Prohibition At The Caverns - Plenty of ventilation. Was cool and comfortable! - American Near Me - Mansfield, Ohio

Saw this 8 course meal in the caverns advertised on FB. We had a week of time off and decided to incorporate a trip to Mansfield from StLouis to eat at Prohibition. We took the opportunity to see the reformatory and check out a few other sights in the area. The evening was an excellent experience all around. Service was first rate and everything we received during the dinner we very much enjoyed. We have some dietary considerations and these were addressed in the menu that was customized for us that evening. If you are considering Prohibition at the Caverns I would recommend it without hesitation. They made the evening a very special experience and we left Mansfield very happy in our choice to travel to experience this unique dining option. read more

What a cool concept! Fine dining in caverns accidentally discovered under the parking lot! Service was great! The atmosphere was great! The food was good but could have been better. It is a pre-fixe 8 course menu. While every course was creative and tasty for the most part, it lacked texture. The menu was heavy with sauces and purees. I craved crunch and any substantial texture. Oddly enough, there was no meat on the menu other than seafood. The presentation also needed improvement. Some dishes were done well (homage to an homage to an egg) while others were not (apple and onions). Also none of the dishes were hot. They were either served cool or at room temp. I'm not sure if that was the intent or the result of transporting from the kitchen upstairs without food covers. Our 8 courses took over 3 hrs to experience. It seemed too long and I ready to go home by course 6. Overall a good experience but felt a little lacking considering the $150+ price point. read more

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Prohibition at the Caverns is so much fun that you will want to experience it with others. We had an 8-course meal that was fabulous. We cleaned our plate for each course. The staff was wonderful. They explained the courses, were friendly, and you could tell that they enjoyed working there. The restaurant is in caverns found when Hudson and Essex was being built. It is intimate with nice lighting. The wine is paired well with each course. The wine servings are large and multiple so you will want to watch how much you drink. We came from the Columbus Oh area and Prohibition at the Caverns was well worth the trip. read more