I had a great experience at ROOD! I absolutely love the ambiance and vibe of the place. The rotating pie slices are such a great idea. I love that they have different options and it gives you something to look forward to when the menu changes. The service was great, staff is friendly and they offer great recommendations! Everyone can find something they like here. I am also glad they serve coffee and drinks late. I was craving coffee with my slice of pie and we went late at night and was glad they still offered to serve a warm cup! give it a try! read more

everything is great here get the salt and honey pie octopus is crazy good. great service. ask questions they love to talk about the food because it's that good read more

We decided to have an early happy hour/dinner and walked in at 5. Happily greeted by the manager. Only a few others seated. Chose papa b (their delicious take on an old fashioned and a dirty espresso martini with chai. Fantastic. Could not have been better mixed! Chose small plates at $10 each. Carrots, brussel sprouts, walleye wings and mussels. Each dish was amazing. Incredible sauces. I mopped up the extra sauce with extra bread I had to order. Did I mention the incredible grilled and buttery bread? Then the pies. Ohhh the pies! Salt honey and dulce de leche. I wanted another slice of both when we were done. I liked the salted honey better although both were amazing. I cannot wait to go back even though we had to drive 25 miles to get there! Kudos to the chef and wait staff here. Really top notch! read more

Rood - Drinks Espresso Martini Bee's & Bourbon - Desserts Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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I've been here for Sunday brunch and dinner. Dinner was a few years ago and not too memorable, but I was intrigued by the brunch menu so I gave Rood another try. Needless to say, it was worth it! For brunch we had the pork belly Benedict and sausage and gravy. The pork belly is smoked and tender; not fatty at all. The hollandaise sauce is tangy and pairs perfectly! And the burrata is the perfect compliment. The gravy and sausage is served over potato mochi sticks rather than biscuits. As a potato lover, this was chefs kiss!! I loved the crisp potato stick and soft fluffy interior. Our server was also very attentive. I dropped my knife and before I could finish chewing and pick it up, she had already swung by and cleaned it up. 10/10. read more

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Rood is a well known restaurant in Lakewood. I've visited Rood in its various iterations - under old ownership, as they vendored in CLE, and under the new ownership. It seems that this restaurant brand is evolving into its best self, always creating, and keeping things exciting. AMBIANCE: Relaxed during the day. Dim and sultry during the evening. Exposed brick walls, neon signs, and mood lighting makes it very trendy and very Lakewood. It's certainly a great place to have an intimate date or fun day out with friends. I love dim lighting and relaxing atmosphere so this is absolutely my vibe. FOOD: Rood is very well known for pies. Whether it's a piece of pie for dessert or a whole pie to go. I tried pies under the old ownership. I ordered Salt & Honey whole pie. It comes with an entire vile of bee pollen. It was very cute but I can't say it was the best pie I've had. It wasn't too crumble-y for me. I'm curious to try this pie again under new ownership. My last dinner at Rood was a special collaboration between Voyager Beverage. It was an intimate Spanish tasting experience with Spanish wines and Spanish-inspired foods. The dinner was priced at $125 including gratuity and taxes. I attended this dinner with a group of my girlfriends. The dinner was multi-course with each course paired with wine. Dishes were pretty innovative - charcuterie from Astoria, Mackerel Escabeche, Spanish Corned Ham, Smoke Beef Tongue, and Tocino de Cielo. The portions were petite but delicious. Mackerel Escabeche was the most interesting. The fish was removed from the tin cans and oil left. The oil was solidified to create a candle. Once burned, it would go to its original oil state. We'd dip bread into this oil. I enjoyed the dishes and the presentation. The meat was especially tender which is hard to master. I also liked the community style table. SERVICE: The new owners are Rood are very friendly. They always remember me from community events and are in general very pleasant. Every guest is asked about their experience and satisfaction. During our special dinner the dinner and dessert chefs shared the stories of dishes and ingredients. All ingredients seemed to be locally or sustainably sourced. I really enjoyed my collective experiences at Rood. Service is the best thing about Rood to me. You truly feel welcome and remembered. I can't wait to go back, try more pies, and discover a favorite before Thanksgiving. read more

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Rood is a great beautiful spot. It's not too big so it still feels intimate. I love that the menu is updated and tweaked often. The good news the pie is always fresh. It's the reason I take a lot of people there. Pro tip: get the elote dip read more

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Always a delight! Love the space, drinks and food. Highly recommend! A gem in Lakewood

Made a reservation for a date night and stopped in last night. At first I was very much disappointed in our seating. We were at an extremely small table right at the front door, squished right between another small table and the host stand. Every time the door opened I shivered from the cold. We had planned on the 7 course experience, but after talking to our waiter we opted out. The food was great for the most part. We, like everyone else here has mentioned, loved the rolls so much. I also enjoyed the potatoes and my husband the mussels. We ordered the duck and the chicken and dumplings; neither really stood out. I was bummed about that. But our server was super attentive and friendly which is my biggest thing when dining out. We want to come back, but will probably stick to small plates and ask to be seated elsewhere. read more

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I really wanted to like Rood more, but it was simply fine. Nothing about it was bad at any point, but very little stood out as good. The cocktails were consistently okay, with a decent espresso martini, and a good-ish martini. None of the cocktails were bad or wrong, they just didn't feel exciting or new either. The vibes were not hitting hard, but we stayed and ate a lot of food. The service was clear, kind, and happy to help, but it wasn't as warm as one would have liked. The elote was fine, salad okay, and other apps didn't shine, but were totally okay. The bread course was actually better than most of the apps. The pastas were honestly very mid - good sauce on the gnocchi, but very little excellent food. We did get a fish and that was good. Rood succeeded in serving us decent American fare in Cleveland on a rough day for me, but it wasn't award winning. read more

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We came here on 5/23/26 for a dinner celebrating our twins' graduation from college. I mentioned this when I made a reservation by the phone on 4/22/26. However, there's no acknowledgment whatsoever from the host or the wait staff. Across from our table, a couple received a special dessert for some celebration. It's quite disappointing for us. Foodwise, most of them were good, with two exceptions: 1. The daily-special Prawn Grill were excellent. We ordered a second one. 2. The Charred Octopus was overcooked and very tough. Not good at all. read more

Truly my favorite brunch place as of right now. The food, the service and the restaurant were super fab. We were a party of 8 women and our server was so patient. We did have to pay on one check which was slightly annoying but not the end all of end alls. The drinks were fun and delicious. The presentation of the food was pretty. Big portions! You are missing out if you don't check ROOD out. I can't wait to go back! read more

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The pie! I am not a pie person at all, but the salt + honey pie is top tier. Along with the bee pollen and mini glass jar for it. I'm told it tastes like cheesecake, but it's better than that and full of flavor. Prices are kind of ridiculous for a small piece of pie. If it gets any higher than it already is, then I may have to stop coming. But the vibe is really nice. Service is decent overall too. read more

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Tried out their brunch and the best part is they charge the tiniest cork fee and you can bring your own alcohol! They offer juices for just $2 a serving. Our favorite dish was the potato puffs. We ordered 3 rounds of it. It was crispy on the outside and puffy soft inside with fantastic seasoning. It was an umami salty flavor. The mushroom and waffles were huge and worth the price. The mushrooms were large and crispy and could easily replace chicken for vegetarians. The French toast was also huge and had great flavor with plantains. The omelette I wish had a stronger Asian flavor. The sauce was good but the omelette itself could've had more Thai basil flavoring. Our least favorite was the Irish breakfast toast because it was quite mushy. read more

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You honestly can't go wrong with Rood. The service was fantastic, the food is delicious and the pie is exceptional. read more

Rood - Meatloaf dish - Desserts Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

I had their potato and gravy breakfast with the vegan gravy and it was so flavorful and delicious. I also had their mint, cucumber, kiwi, and like sorbet and it was to die for! I will for sure be going back for brunch and excited to check them out for dinner. The service was great everyone was kind and helpful and I loved the vibe. read more

Rood - Potato and vegan gravy breakfast - Desserts Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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What a fun and interesting place! This is not the place for someone who doesn't try new things or isn't adventurous! The drink menu looked great but I did not indulge. The food was good. I had the wild boar gnocchi, it wasn't like traditional gnocchi, it was like they made a gnocchi log and didn't chop it up ! The flavor was wonderful. My friend had the duck and raved over it! And my other friend had the wagyu and said he wish he had the duck! The service was nice and not too quick to get you out! You best make a reservation because we almost got stuck with 3 people at a high top, but luckily someone canceled so we got moved to table! It was pretty dark inside, loud but not to the point you can't hear! We all had pie for dessert, it was good but nothing crazy! 8/10 for the pie! We tried the pb cheesecake, lemon and raspberry pie and the apple with custard. read more

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Came right after 4pm on a weekday for Happy hour and was seated immediately! The seats near the windows have lots of natural light; the rest is a bit darker, with moody lighting and candles on each table. The space filled up fast after 6pm (almost empty before), with the wait time for food noticeably increasing. All of the appetizers are to die for! Our party of 3 split 5 apps and it was more than enough to fill us for dinner. Will definitely be back, even if just to pick up some pie read more

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I wanted to love this, but it was just okay. And when I factored in the price, it wasn't worth it. We ordered 3 different pies and I none of them blew me away. The salted honey was my favorite, but no one else in my family even liked it. read more

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Amazing service! Didn't save the pie pic but it was delicious! We got the honey and salt, rood rocky road and chocolate almond. The rocky road is a cheesecake and comes with ice cream probably my second favorite and salt and honey was a perfect balance of sweet and salty - I would get that again. We actually rotated our pies because it was so good and we wanted a bite of each! read more

Rood - Desserts Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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I dined here with a friend not too long ago and had a good experience. I loved my dish which was some type of eggs Benedict! It was super flavorful and filling. My friend thought his chicken and waffles were good but not great. What's really cool about this place is that it's byob for brunch! Who doesn't love that? Our server was very warm and attentive. I'll definitely be back! read more

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OK... we gave them plenty of time to fix the problems I noted in my past review. Much to my surprise during our absence a new owner has purchased the establishment. It began operating under the new ownership in January of this year (2025). Outwardly, very little has changed. The facility still looks exactly the same. The head Chef is still the same. For the most part, the staff appeared unchanged (young and energetic). The menu is still interesting a varied with plenty of pies to choose from. So far, so good. Our server Leah was a marvelous young lady. Recently graduated from college, very pleasant, full of energy, easy to smile and a good conversationalist. She was extremely attentive and did a wonderful job all evening. We started our evening with a plate of fresh rolls straight from the oven... very nice. I followed that up with an appetizer of "Lamb Meatballs" that were perfectly prepared. They were tender and very flavorful without being overwhelming. Next I ordered the "Duroc Pork Steak". Pork steak is something one rarely finds on a menu. I must say, it was a very pleasant surprise. It was served with green apple dust, pork confit fingerlings, crispy potato skins, wild leek soubise, and dandy green kraut. I found it to be prepared nicely with a wonderful "smokey" flavor, juicy and tender. It was a sizable portion. I had to take half of it home. Now came the point in the meal where all the disappointment occurred at our last visit... dessert. As always, there was an excellent selection of pies. Two of our party ordered pie and were impressed. It seems the problem has been addressed. I however, chose to go a different direction. I found something on the menu I had never heard of before..."Baklava Ice cream"; Really? I didn't know you could make Baklava into ice cream... how wonderful. So I ordered an Affogato with Baklava ice cream and a cup of Espresso. It was a joy! So... okay. All is well at Rood. I highly recommend it once again. Go... enjoy yourself. And leave room for dessert. read more

I'm bummed. This spot used to be one of my favorites! They had signature dishes that could not be beat. And then a lineup of seasonal items. But the main star of their menu was the extensive pie selection. There were so many, it was so hard to choose! But now there are only like 4. Kinda odd for a spot that was once known for their pies. I'm not sure if management or chefs changed but I miss the old Rood :( read more

Always the best food from this group, unique menu, with amazing flavors. Their deserts are by far my favorite around. I love all the staff and how they truly take care of you to make sure you enjoy your Experince and have everything you need. Well trained and knowledgeable. The space is great too, it's cozy and welcoming. The lighting and decor again just shows that everything was considered. read more

We had come in after eating dinner elsewhere and were just stopping in to try their pies. Lots of people dining in! Mostly a lot of friend groups. We didn't have to wait for a table either. We shared 3 pies: salt and honey, dark chocolate with raspberry whip, and a special for the season that had espresso in it. They were all delicious and not overly sweet. I was impressed! I'm not a huge pie person. I'd come back for more pie and to try their food from the menu! **We ended up coming back here the following day to pick up a pie for a friend. The restaurant wasn't open yet but you can ring the doorbell for pick up. We were able to take in the beautiful decor and ambiance a bit better since it was empty and quiet. read more

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The staff are unbelievably kind and always helpful. Their pie selection is unmatched and everything is always delicious. The restaurant is so cute inside too! read more

Always a great experience, such unique flavors. Came for restaurant week. Great service and vibes read more

Rood - Pork belly - Desserts Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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Went for brunch with friends today and unfortunately has a really unpleasant experience. They had been here before and loved it so I'm not sure what went wrong today. One friend got the biscuits and gravy and liked it so that's important to say off the bat. She also got a Bloody Mary that was the consistency of a smoothie but after adding some water she said it was great. My other friend got the fry bread with duck and said the flavors were good but the textures were very unpleasant. She said every piece of duck she had was more gristle than meat. She also said the fry bread was overcooked and hard to eat. I got the eggs Benedict with fried mortadella and the mortadella was very very think to an unpleasant degree. The eggs were perfect and the hollandaise was lovely. However, the salad underneath was so so salty I had to sent it back for a new one - something I've never done before. I love salty things but the salad was like getting a mouthful of sea water. They kindly brought another plate and the salad was better however we noticed the shared hashbrowns we had were also too salty to eat so maybe something had just accidentally double salted things. The coffee was very floral so if you're into brands like stumptown you'll love it! read more

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Incredible food! I had several appetizers to share (elote dip, Brussels sprouts, carrots), the maple miso pie, Thai tea ice cream, and papa bee cocktail. They were all delicious - I think my favorite were the Brussels sprouts and the pie. They have vegan and vegetarian mains, but a limited selection. For the price, I didn't see any vegetarian mains that were worth trying, but I've been there before with a different menu and I liked what I ordered. The service was slow, but very accommodating of our walk up - it was a busy Saturday night so I appreciate that! The ambiance is ADORABLE. Ivy on the walls, neon signs, flowers, and a little RV at the window by the kitchen. read more

Rood - Maple miso pie - Desserts Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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This review is for the brunch: We ordered the chicken and waffles and jammy eggs. I was pleasantly surprised by the unique take on jammy eggs, with the cold egg whites. It was very unique and I would definitely recommend it. The chicken and waffles I thought tasted standard. Though the portion was very large. I think the way the chicken was presented lent the breading towards sogginess but the chicken itself was quite juicy. Overall 4/5, worth checking out read more

Rood - Chicken and waffles Jammy eggs - Desserts Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

I'm a vegetarian and I would say their menu did not have much when it comes to vegetarian options. It was fine as I looked that up in advance and prepared appropriately to just enjoy a small plate with my friend and a slice of pie. My friend enjoyed her meal and I enjoyed my coffee and pie. The ambiance is really great for a conversation and it's a nice vibe in there. I'd definitely return to just enjoy coffee, pie, and a conversation. I liked it! read more

We had a fantastic meal at Rood tonight! Everything was sensational from the cocktails and the corn dip appetizer to the rich chocolate pie for dessert. The wild boar gnocchi was the standout dish-richly flavorful and completely surprising. The filet was also delicious-a well executed classic. Service was superb. It's a perfect place for a special occasion or an everyday treat! read more

The short version: OMG eat here. The long version: I ended up here, luckily, after getting forgotten about at another restaurant, so I showed up a little exhausted and a lot hungry. Thankfully, the host was friendly, and the server quickly stopped by to take my drink order. I got a delicious -- and gorgeous -- Butterfly Effect. I am a sucker for rolls, and I have no regrets getting two to start with, especially as the butter and the jam (the jam!) were wonderful, too. The rolls were hearty, the butter great, and the jam absolutely heavenly. (I think I'd eat it with a spoon.) And I'm so glad I went with the Chinese Cauliflower entree. The dish was amazing with a perfect balance of flavors along with being surprisingly filling. The seasoning was on point, the quinoa was done perfectly, and the tomato jam added a yummy tang. As I was wrapping up, a patron on her way out stopped by and said, "You have to get the peanut butter pie." She seemed confident, and my server agreed when she stopped back by, so I went with it. Well, they were right. The pie was surprisingly light in texture -- although I was FULL by the end -- and so delicious. It was the best PB pie I've ever had, and I've tried quite a few as a peanut butter lover. Overall, the food was so good I ended up getting another dessert to go. The atmosphere is also super fun, not very formal but cozy and eclectic. I cannot wait to visit Rood again! read more

Rood - Butterfly Effect - Desserts Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

overwhelmingly meh. the pictures of the food looked AWESOME and their brunch menu had good variety of sweet and savory but then my food came out looking nothing like the photo. the biscuits were badly burnt and really hard to enjoy. our sever was fine nothing special in terms of service or ambiance. made reservations online for my friends birthday brunch so yeah,i expected a little more. i'd try again if someone else suggested but would not suggest again myself. read more

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The food here was to die for, the desserts were so creative and out of the box. Worth just grabbing dessert here or staying for a full sir down meal. The place is very eclectic and cozy, good vibes overall. read more

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Showed up in time to enjoy happy hour and it was DELICIOUS! We ordered lamb meatballs, koi hoisin pork belly, and mussels with togarashi puree. The meatballs were tender, moist, cheesy, and flavorful (ngl gave luxury ikea meatballs and I wasn't mad about it). The pork belly was a mouthful of flavor and texture, with crisp skin, and beautiful celeriac puree combined with the crunchy pickle/kimchi radish. The mussels made fun to play with tiny forks, grilled sourdough bread, rich and perfectly cooked but definitely not enough bread for scooping up a sauce so good. Unfortunately unimpressed by the marg, but the Elder Collins made up for it. We continued with the epic eats and had the charred octopus and duck bucatini. I'm a sucker for anywhere that serves octopus in a single tentacle over pieces and this one lived up to it. Cooked to perfection with complimentary flavors and textures combining bites of octopus, crispy potatoes, and salsa verde was incredible. The duck bucatini featured housemade ground duck sausage and bucatini from the local Flour Pasta Co. Incredible flavors, creamy but not heavy, somehow light and a bit citrusy, fresh yet rich with the duck. We ran out of room before getting to the pie (which is apparently one of their showstoppers) but we are looking forward to returning sooner than I think. The ambiance was fun, beware it gets surprisingly dark once the sun is down for the day. My only complaint was the marg (feels to easy to get wrong) and we did get asked by the server a bit excessively how it was going. Neither of which will skew my rating or next visit. Can't wait to give the rest of the menu a shot. read more

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Had an unfortunately bad experience at Rood. - showed up to reservation 5 minutes early, had to wait another 20 minutes before being seated (no big deal I understand it can get busy) - once sat at the table, waited for another 15 minutes before any server greeted us or brought water out - appetizers were good and came out in a timely manner (only reason for 2 stars) - brought out main courses after waiting over and hour then messed up our friend from out of town's order, then took another 15-20 min to finish that, after being told 2 minutes - Charred Octopus was very overcooked and rubbery. Meatloaf was good and once the Stroganoff came out it was good. - overall a disappointing experience that's bad service only made it worse unfortunately read more

Dined here on a Saturday evening with friends and it did not disappoint. Service was great, vibes were good and really enjoyed the decor/ambiance overall. Aside from it being exceptionally noisy at one point, it was a really great spot for a double date. The draft list was a little bit of a joke/point of contention as none of the draft beers the guys wanted were available and that ended up being fine after some trial and error. We ordered the carrots, lamb meatballs and elote corn dip for appetizers. All were delish! My favorite were the lamb meatballs - charred on the outside but tender and so flavorful inside. Entrees were all fabulous - zero complaints from anyone. My filet was cooked to perfection. I finished the entire plate - it was a decent portion but left me room for dessert which, let's be real, was the reason I was here in the first place! The salt and honey pie was decadent and literally perfection for anyone who enjoys dessert but does not love extra sweet flavors. I highly recommend - just absolutely Spot on. Another round of everyone at the table truly about to lick their plates clean. Fabulous and have to come back for sure - even just for a martini and dessert date with some of my girlfriends! read more

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Can't believe I've lived here for five years and haven't tried it until now. Such good food, very creative menu, well-made. A really solid happy hour. And very tasty pies. Ice cream is also quite good. We come here regularly. read more

Rood is one of my fav spots! super cute inside with a retro theme. The cocktails are delicious and there's something for everyone, including dessert cocktails. The food menu is vegetarian friendly. They rotate both the drink menu and food menu seasonally! My absolute favorite part though is the pies! The flavors are so creative and the pie is so creamy and delicious with perfect crust. The slices are heavy/filling so definitely recommend sharing. Also be sure to make a reservation, they fill up quickly. It is a bit pricey for some of the dinner menu items. They just added a happy hour so will definitely be back read more

Rood - Pom basil, Arancini - Desserts Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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What happened to all their pies??? They only have 3 now when before they had 9 different kinds. Pies were what they were known for. I'm not sure what led to this rebrand but I was devastated when I visited recently. Serves me right I guess for not coming for several years. I'm wondering if their rent went up so they had to rebrand to upscale fare. read more