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    Proof Public House

    4.6 (14 reviews)
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Beet Muhammara
    Lori Lynn C.

    My friends and I were excited to try this new spot, made reservations for Friday night and luckily we did because it was packed, even the outdoor seating on a hot night. The service was fantastic, our waitress was great always noticing when a water or drink glass was empty. The food was delcious, my specific favorites were the whipped goat cheese with tomato tapenade, fritto misto, and beet muhammara! So good and great portions for appetizers. The one negative comment I'd have was oddly the evening news was playing on the tv, messed with the vibe a bit. But the music was great! I didn't taste any of the cocktails, but my friends enjoyed them and each came with a fun little toy animal that was cute. I hope this place becomes a long time staple and look forward to coming back!

    Fried Potato & Brussels Sprouts Salad
    Jacob B.

    Sat at the bar on opening night and had a great time with the staff. The bartenders were knowledgeable about all things menu related and cocktails related. The flavors that Matt Fish's new menu incorporated not only go well together but bring something fresh to CLE. He knocked it out of the park. Safe to say I will be back because I must try the Ramen Risotto. Side note. The fresh cut fries are actually fresh cut fries I think. Oh and the decor is fun and very CLE.

    Old Fashioned
    Jen C.

    We checked out Proof Public House before a show at Jacob's Pavilion. Everything about our experience was excellent! We asked for an old fashioned, which isn't on the menu, but they were happy to make. We had the banh mi sandwich special with the honey lime coleslaw as a side and the buffalo parm wings with a side salad. Portions were huge, and we easily could've split anything and everything, including the sides! From the staff to the drinks and food and music playing, we enjoyed it all and will definitely go back.

    Grilled Chicken Wings with Lemongrass glaze , it's come with more wings but I ate some before I took the photo ‍
    Jonathan O.

    A great mix of the old with the new food/decorations . As you all remember the iconic Melt Bar & Grilled . Matt Fish's new spot is right on the Lorain Ave . For old times I ordered the classic Parmageddon sandwich and quite honestly it was even better than I remembered it . The lemongrass wings were fantastic annnnnd the chocolate chip cookies hit the spot . Highly recommend his new restaurant. Will be back soon to try out new dishes with the welcoming / knowledgeable staff . This newly renovated restaurant also has an outdoor patio . Excited for Fish's new chapter with Proof Public House . Just like I was a regular at Melt , I can confidently say I'll be a regular here as well .

    Shaved ribeye for $22...it was all mushrooms and peppers onions and cheese.  Very disappointed.

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    Very cool decor. Cleanest public bathroom I've ever been in!! Loved the Cleveland sign and other art work.

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