Dearest gentle readers. Pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable. This may take a while…read more On a whim, we decided to try Ole Tapas Bar in Solon. It had been on our radar for some time, but we hadn't managed to get there until this afternoon. We were on the brink of having a much more mundane meal, but found ourselves at Ole. It sits in a building on the edge of an industrial area. The colors and decorations are warm and reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Although a bit more upscale than your standard casual eatery, we were welcomed enthusiastically despite our shorts and flip-flops. Our waitress, Alex, was a real gem from the start. She made us feel at home, gave us a rundown of some of the more popular items, and even adjusted my wife's mocktail to suit her taste. I don't remember what it was called, but I believe it was pomegranate and fig and was quite delicious. Neither one of us had a traditional mais as there were so many delicious looking small plates. We ended up with the beef burak, sliders, mussels in saffron cream sauce, Ole salad, whipped feta, and patatas bravas. I can definitely recommend all of these dishes. The saffron cream sauce the mussels came in was truly luxurious in flavor and not at all overpowered by the garlic. There was plenty of fresh crostini to go around, much of it roasted with olive oil and rosemary. The patatas Bravas were wickedly crispy, and the smoked paprika sauce was addictive. The whipped feta had just the right amount of honey drizzled over it to create a delightful contrast without being overly sweet. The sliders were excellent and a reasonably good size to boot. There were three of them, and they were topped with a creamy and tangy slaw. The buns appeared to be fresh baked. The beef burak was amazing. The layers of pastry crumbled individually in my mouth as I bit into them and the toasted pine nuts and subtle spices made it reminiscent of an upscale kibbie. Of all the dishes, my only criticism, and it is a mild one, is that the salad dressing on the Ole salad was a little too lemon forward for my liking. It needed just a little something to cut the acidity. But this is easily overlooked. Our waitress, Alex, made sure to check in on us periodically. When we had finished the meal, my wife inquired about desserts, and we were given a list of several excellent choices. We ordered a piece of pistachio cheesecake to go and the Clafoutis to eat in. We were told by Alex that the Clafoutis is flown in from New York. It wasn't a traditional flat, dense, Clafoutis, but rather tall, layered, and fluffy. The cherries were just tart enough to balance with the layers of custard between the layers of cake. I felt like I had eaten too much, but I couldn't help it and had to have the last bite. Did I mention we also got a complementary dessert? One of the other desserts that Alex mentioned was the chocolate pot au crème, one of my wife's favorites. When the dessert came out, she put one on the table along with the Clafoutis and said it was complementary. Such a wonderful surprise. We were truly impressed with our experience at Ole from start to finish. I'm sure it won't be long before we're back.

I reduced my stars from 5 to 3 because the service with Alex was Less than Good. Much less. She was…read moreinattentive and another server was at our table more frequently and tended to details she failed. Don't order a cocktail. A well drink was $16 and the 2nd one was 1/2 the pour. I was insulted! A 5th of liquor would be 20x what I received for these pathetic short pours. Alex had the audacity to say the 1st must've been shaken with more ice so it appeared to be more. The wings were disgusting. Well seasoned but when I bite a wing, I dont expect the skin to slide and pull. My baked wings are crispy, why aren't yours? They were slow and I just disliked the service but my expectations are not those of folks who rarely dine out. Duces Ole... you have potential but not until you bring your food and drinks up to your excessive prices!!!!

The food was phenomenal. We started with the milk bread roll with the pear sherry jam and house…read morechurned butter. Divine. We then moved into the basque mushrooms and grilled heirloom carrots. Perfectly seasoned. Drinks- borboleta and non-Alcoholic the Morrison. Both excellent. We split the roasted half chicken and it was very moist for chicken breast. Don't leave without getting the buckeye mouse bomb. Perfect pairing of chocolate and peanut butter.

Jaja is an example of Cleveland's foodie culture. The restaurant is beautiful inside and I really…read morelove the attention to detail in the color and design. We've been several times now and loved some of the dinner options and cocktails. Brunch was a miss for me. The items seemed to have been sitting out for a while and were either dry or no longer warm (for example overcooked eggs in eggs Benedict) The service is good

The old adage is true, don't judge a book by its cover or in this case, the exterior of a…read morerestaurant. The parking lot may be unkept and the exterior a tad rough, but once inside the sounds and smell let you know the food is going to be amazing. We stopped for dinner on our way to the zoo, and we were pleasantly surprised. The menu is simple and authentic. The plantains were cooked perfectly, a little char was the perfect balance to the sweetness, likely the best in the area. I also had the vegan empanadas, don't let vegan fool you, it was rich in flavor and the potato exterior was incredible. I had to force myself to stop eating so I could have leftovers. And the cabbage slaw was sweet, hot and grilled. You can place an order to go at the counter or eat in house with table service, the choice is yours. We will definitely be back.

All the food is amazing, I dont care what you get its all …read more I love the chicken and cheese puposa, tacos are good, also. THEY DONT MISS! I see all walks of life in the restaurant. It really is a hidden gem I give it

Could not wait to return to flaming blue margaritas restaurant cos of our tasteful the food was…read moreystdy. Give them a shot and u'll definitely agree with me. I turned around and noticed this place got filled with every single seat like the on my an airplane and honestly not surprised. Y'all really need to come have taste of Flaming Blue Margaritas!!! Service is nice and food beyond just tasteful. Could not have asked for more.

It was good overall. I would go back for the tacos. It was one of those places that was just a…read moretouch off. Our server was nice and the staff filled up our water regularly. Our server never really checked on us to see if we needed anything else though. The food was good, prices were normal. Everyone liked what they got overall. But each thing was just a little off, like my tacos. I got my tacos and they were big and nicely filled...but they were cold. Just little stuff. The decor is the modern Mexican skulls, etc. they have a cool bar in there and the game was in so that was good. We went on a Saturday for an early lunch and there weren't any people in there, so I would probably come back at a later time and maybe things would be more together.

The food is fantastic. we did the tasting menu for two to celebrate my birthday and everything was…read moredelicious and timed perfectly to allow us to enjoy and not become overfilled quickly. The drinks were very good especially the unique Negroni. Bread and dessert are to die for. Servers are very kind and knowledgeable and everything arrived without delay. The ambiance is so pleasant and noise level is low allowing for easy conversation.

We ordered the 5 course tasting menu. It was good, but I was not impressed as the price suggested…read more First course was fluke with other things that looked good. Second course was a pasta dish with wagyu beef sauce that was a good bolognese, third course was sea bass with lobster sauce-- it was good. The fourth course was the flank steak with butternut squash. This was my fave because the squash made me wonder about the flavors involved. The fifth was dessert. The pic tells it all. I did not enjoy the cake as I didn't enjoy a gritty texture. Service was good. I felt sort of bad for him because he also served a challenging table. He kept his professional demeanor. Overall, I expected more for the price. I had serious food envy for those that ordered the mussels, lamb shank and scallops and some sort of tiered salad type thing-- reminded me of molded Russian salad. Wine pairing was pretty good, but I should have asked for a non oaky wine that was served with the beef. However, I enjoyed the meal and service for the most part. We will be back, next time I'll ask what neighboring tables ordered. I won't do the tasting menu again. .

Last Friday night we visited Paloma for the first time. We made a reservation on Open Table (which…read moreworked well), hoping to land a table on the patio. Alas, when we arrived at 5:50pm (for our 6 pm reservation), the patio was full, and so, after some back-and-forth about wanting a table in the dining room and not a high-top at the bar, we were seated. The vibe was odd, perhaps because we were the only ones in the seating area but also because of the decor, layout, and furniture: not quite fancy, not quite charming. Rather than warmth and graciousness, I felt like we were imposing on the team by showing up for dinner. Undaunted, we pressed on. Shortly, we were greeted by a friendly team member who answered some questions. We eventually ordered the made-to-order guac and margaritas. The guac was the highlight of the evening. It was fresh, generous, and well-presented. The margaritas were also good. No complaints! Next, we placed our order: meat tacos for me, a burrito dish for my wife, and a shared order of the corn dish. The orders came in good time, all except for the corn. When we asked about it, the reply was "oh, so you'd like to add corn?" "No!" I said. "We'll just take the one we already ordered!!" During this light-hearted exchange, we were also promised an additional side of chips to go with the abundant guac. "Three minutes" was the reply. Never came. The entrees were universally too spicy. I love spicy food, but this level of spice obliterates what I think was a really lovely set of dishes. My wife and I both struggled to get through it because of the heat. Sadly, the team's stinginess with refilling water only added to the spice experience. The makeup corn order was promised "in three minutes" and did arrive in five or six. It's a lovely companion dish, even though timing caused an odd imbalance of food temps. When it was time to settle up, our team member told us she would package up the leftovers and would be back "in three minutes with the bill" because she was also tending the patio. By then, I asked, "is that three minutes or fifteen?!" She returned promptly; we paid the bill and headed to the VAD courtyard for live music. Bottom line: great location and intriguing concept. Something is amiss with the training and team support. As for the food, only the guac and margarita would draw me back.

Loved this place! We came on a Saturday late morning and…read morewere seated outside. There isn't much shade but it was nice to get some sunlight since it was a little colder outside. Service was excellent- our waitress was very helpful. Food is a little pricey but excellent quality! We especially loved the potatoes in the breakfast bowl and the texture of the churro French toast.

everything!! the whole place was a vibe! the food is amazing! the best frozen margaritas! love the…read morehappy hour!

I normally don't find Mexican places to be amazing but this place blew me away. The watermelon…read moremango soft serve margarita was delicious and I was focused on it most of the night. My friend got the enchiladas verdes which I tried and loved the seasoning. I had the tacos de asada I wish it came with more toppings but it was filled with steak so it did not disappoint. The service was good and ambiance was nice. The table was a bit sticky/dirty

We stopped in for happy hour and sat at the bar. The have a happy hour menu with special lower…read morepriced food items and $1 off all drinks. This restaurant is very low lit and almost gives a dive bar area feel BUT has a fine dining element towards the restaurant area. There was cute festive decor throughout the bar as well! This food was authentic and delicious. We tried the Pizza de Mariscos (pizza with white sauce, scallops, and shrimp) and it was to die for. Shrimp and scallops were cooked perfectly. We also had anchovies that had a yummy vinegar and oil sauce. The grilled veggies were a nice light yet flavorful option as well. We also had the Arroz with Chorizo and veggies which was delicious! We finished the meal with dessert. The bartender brought out a whole tray of desserts you can look at before choosing what you would like. We opted for the pistachio cheesecake and fig ice cream. I would love to eat both over and over again! Service was incredible. We were able to taste wines to try what we liked before having a whole glass. A glass of port wine was also provided complimentary with dessert! Overall, an incredible spot and we will be back to try more items!

We met ten friends at this restaurant in Westlake for a weekday dinner…read more Service - from setting up the table to taking orders to bringing us free sangria to top off the evening - was fabulous. Our server was gregarious and answered all questions. The food was very tasty, well presented and large in portion size. I started with the garlic soup. Super flavorful and mellow but deep garlic flavor. Definitely would get again. For a main I opted for a special: flounder stuffed with shrimp in a brandy sauce. Amazing flavor. The table shared a dish of rice which was very good. My no seafood eating gf got the short ribs and she loved them. Soft, falling off the bone and with great flavor. Great vibe, good service and tasty food. We'll be back.