Cleveland is blessed with talented chefs. Our usual go-to is Michael Symon, but we've had a few great meals at Alley Cat and heard good things about Zac Bruell's other restaurants, so for my husband's last birthday we gave Table 45 a try. Long story short, we had a good meal, but it didn't live up to the hype or our expectations. The food: --Caesar salad: we don't get any points for creativity on our order here, but they don't get any points for extra effort, either. There are standout Caesars out there, and while this was tasty, it wasn't memorable. --Short ribs: my entree was the best thing we ordered. The short ribs were fork-tender and the sauce was excellent. The polenta had a wonderful flavor, but could have been thicker. The portion was huge, and I enjoyed this one twice. --Grilled beef tenderloin: my husband's steak was very good, but not $58 good-- there's more impressive cuts of beef to be had in Cleveland. They did a good job making it medium rare, but could have seasoned it a bit more. They were a bit skimpy with the brandy cream sauce, but it was delicious and they did eventually provide a little more sauce upon request. --Creme brûlée: very good. Service: friendly and professional, but not as responsive as you'd hope for at this price point. Atmosphere: odd. This is in the first floor of the very modern InterContinental Hotel in the Cleveland Clinic, and instead of feeling chic, it ends up feeling kind of sterile. It's also distracting when hotel guests use the restaurant back door as an entrance to the hotel; hotel guests have every right to be comfortable in gym clothes and hoodies, but it kind of detracts from the fine dining vibe the restaurant is going for. "A-OK" is three stars, and that sounds about right. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back, but it didn't discourage me from wanting to try more of Zac Bruell's creations, and I wouldn't discourage you from going if you're staying at the hotel or visiting the hospitals or university. read more

Stopped in to complete the zac bruell tour today. Love the new menu changes, except they have done away with the sushi menu. However our bartender/server said the chef may be able to make us up something if we wanted. We chose to order some hh apps. I thought tuna poke bowl was amazing and beautiful for $10! Highly recommend. The korean shortribs were fantastic with pickled carrots and onions and kimchee puree, still hungry for more tho we ordred the naan bread fresh with wood fired marks...yum!!! Fresh cucumber mint raita and curry dipping sauces. Chris our bartender was attentive and helpful ...would very much go back!! read more

The appetizers were the highlight of the experience. The Moroccan Kafta Meatballs made of lamb and beef were my favorite. They were very tiny and there were only four of them, but they were served in a chilled sauce and with a side of naan and tomato and olive salsa ($14.00). Great appetizer, but definitely not large enough for more than two people to share. The other appetizer I had was The Table 45 Cleveland Pierogi. This was served with 2 perigees piled high with caramelized onions and set on a bed of sour cream. The dough of the perigees was interesting - thick dough. These definitely are not Polish pierogis, and the cheddar flavor was not really noticeable, but they were good. I tried the Grilled Peach Salad. It contained goat cheese, pecans, and spiced balsamic vinegar. For $12 it was very small. There were three wedges of peach provided with the dish. The wedges were set off to the side and were not in edible sized pieces or incorporated into the salad in any way. I had to cut them up and ended up eating them separately. The dressing flavor was good, but the salad was badly mixed. The goat cheese was clumped off to the side and the large pecans off to another side. This was more of a deconstructed salad whether that was the intention or not. I ordered the Deconstructed Puerto Rican Skirt Steak Burrito for my main. I love Table 45 for it's "world" dishes; I usually find them so creative. This dish however, the flavor was not bad - but it did not wow me. There was no overwhelming spice or heat and my steak was cooked to the temperature I ordered it (medium well) but it was uncomfortably, oddly soft. The dish came with some pita so you could make your own burrito if you wanted to, but I chose to just eat the meal sans wrap. That's the point of deconstructed anyways isn't it? I suppose the steak pushed the price of this entree up to $24, but really it seemed to me like a basic lunch entree, not dinner. Our server was blah. There was no energy or excitement or enthusiasm. The only time she really opened up to us was when she said she tasted the blueberry sorbet that came in that day and that she thought it was really good. Even as she said it was really good though she didn't sound like she believed it. (And after I tasted it I didn't believe it either). You get bread with oil and balsamic vinegar to start the meal. In the past the server would pour oil into a small plate on the table. Now they put oil and vinegar bottles on the table and let you pour it yourself. I don't mind this as it prevents wasting the oil and vinegar if you don't really want it but touching the caps and getting all greasy fingered is not ideal so this process still needs to be reworked. It's also pretty funny for people who used to come here all the time. The same oil plates they used when they poured it for you are still on the table when you are seated. Valet parking now costs three dollars where previously it was free. There is no sign indicating this upon arrival - it is stamped on the ticket they give you and the valet doesn't mention it. I hadn't been here for awhile because the kitchen messed up the last time I was here. After trying it again I think for now I'll stick to this place for drinks and appetizers and enjoy mains at the other Zack Bruell places which have recently been much better. read more

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First the good news; the food was top notch. My wife and I ordered the restaurant week menu. Food was spectacular, all 3 courses.Our server Mark was a delight. he described the courses perfectly and the food was prepared just as described. The bad news; the next day we had guests join us for happy hour, our server Britany, was miserable. Her attitude was caustic, and nasty.As an example I ordered Irish coffee. The drink was totally wrong. When I asked the server about it, her response was "Im the bartender" never recognizing she knew nothing about Irish coffee.Respectively if she didn't know how to make the drink,say so, and I would have ordered another drink, instead of drinking a garbage concoction. read more

Went here because I was staying at this Hotel. I was expecting a pricey somewhat average meal but was very pleased both times that I went. The first time I ordered the mutlicourse special for $30 on a Thursday and the food was innovative, looked apetizing, and tasted great. Second time I was trying to keep the cost down and just went with sushi, which was good and the service was excellent both times. read more

Table 45 - Salmon - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I had to go to Table 45 for work related lunches for one month and that is how I got to try pretty much every vegetarian option they have. Interior is nice and well maintained. Their service is good. The menu is a hit or miss. They have an Indian curry wrap, which is the worst food I have ever had with name curry in it! There is plenty of ethnic food on the menu but everything is altered to suit the taste of american palate. I don't have an american palate and if I had one, why would I order ethnic food and not American food. I have struggled to find something to order after four visits at this place. As soon as the North coast cafe was open for lunch buffet, we moved over and are very happy about it. I just changed it to two stars from three after 5 minutes because I will never go back unless I have to and it is free. read more

Been here twice due to its proximity to Cleveland Clinic, and I unfortunately have to say I'm not a huge fan. We had a lunch meeting, and while they accommodated a request for a quiet table, service was so slow that one of our party had to leave before we even got our food over an hour after sitting down! We had to take his portion in a to-go bag. I has the chicken BLT wrap in naan and gazpacho. The gazpacho was fresh and tasty with little chunks of goat cheese. Unfortunately, the wrap was not exciting. Barely warm, and the chicken was dry. I detected none of the pesto allegedly on it. While I have been to Cowell and Hubbard and loved it, I probably would not return to Table 45 if it was not located where it is. I have been there for happy hour, and drinks are fine, but I recall being unimpressed with the sushi rolls and dinner entrees, as well. read more

Really disappointed... First time I disagree with the reviews from my Yelpers... Ambience: I thought it was actually very nice for a hotel restaurant. I sat by a window and the fall colors on the trees outside were beautiful! Food: bland would be a compliment. I was craving sushi, and this place was at a walking distance, so I decided to give it a try. What a disappointment. The best part of the meal was the bread, had a slice of asiago bread and one of olive bread, both delicious. Ordered edamame as an appetizer: overcooked, mushy and tasteless. Ordered salmon roll and scallops spicy roll, they served me the smallest, less filled with fish sushi I've ever had, and I've been to some bad places in my life... Desert: chocolate cake, again bland, tasted like it was store bought and just warmed right before serving. Really disappointed. I don't mind paying a lot for food if it is tasty, fresh, looks good and is well prepared. They got two stars because staff was great! read more

While the food at Table 45 was satisfactory, the service was abysmal. Having explicitly order a salad as a starter and a small plate as my main course, our server brought the small plate as the starter. It then took a long time to fire the salad and the new small plate took much longer than my dinner companions' entrees. The server having made a big deal about taking orders consecutively did not result in her colleagues knowing which dishes went where. In terms of the food its-self, Table 45 has a nice selection of local craft beers on draft. My Korean short ribs were well grilled but excessively sauced. read more

Who would have thought that a hotel restaurant on a medical campus would be the source of the most delicious pasta I've ever had. The noodles and vegetables were dripping with flavor (or butter) as was likely my face. The pasta even managed to outshine the delicious rye bread and olive oil starter, which would normally win my heart and spoil my appetite. And after all that I still managed to kill the apple crumble with marsala ice cream. A true fancy spot for work dinners or special occasions, in the middle of the Cleveland Clinic, where people expect excellence. read more

Table 45 - The best pasta of my life - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Our server really helped make a wonderful evening even better. When we return, which we will, a request will be made for mark, our server who was so knowledgeable, helpful and professional. They had restaurant week so we decided it was an opportunity to eat a bit more healthy and not have a meat entree! Pappardelle with mushRooms and pecorino sauce was really delicious as was the mashed potato soup and the arugula salad. The coconut panacotta was um um good! We would definitely return for maybe the roast chicken or the burger. Both looked excellent ! read more

The meal and the service were both outstanding! Try the striped sea bass, it was amazing!

Terrible hotel terrible service terrible rooms terrible people very disappointed this is not a five star this is a one star

We came here with a big group for happy hour. Table 45 has a pretty good deal for drinks. Wines, beers, and cocktails are all part of the deal and cost about $5. They are limited in the appetizers they offer though; two of their choices are different types of fries. I will credit their food for being good though. Their Asian street fries were particularly addicting and offered a sweet and sour flavor. Their truffle parmigiana fries were okay, but they essentially tasted like fries with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. Even though their food is good, it isn't as good as what you would expect for such a classy, somewhat expensive place. I would recommend this place, but wouldn't come back too often. read more

Table 45 - asian street fries - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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It was not a great experience ! The Cleveland week menu was not very well paired - we had spinach in the salad as well as the main meal / defiantly not decadent or tasty !! The flan was plain and had no caramel sauce !! Please note the location is great the food and cleanliness as well as the quality was lacking !! Will not return - it was like eating in a cafeteria ! The place needs to be cleaned from the floor Up! read more

The gnocchi was great, but the rest of my meal wasn't so hot. The edamame was over cooked and the roll I had, the seaweed paper smelled awful. Almost not edible. Tuna sashimi was fine but the service honestly shit. I would think bringing drinks to increase the tab and tip would be welcomed but it took me 20 min to get one drink read more

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I am only giving this review two stars because the wait staff was very friendly, albeit slow, but friendly. When I see $$$ I like to think that the chef at least tries to serve $$$ food. Not the case here. Where to start... Day 1 - the squash soup was bland and watery, with cumin and turmeric overpowering any sort of sweet creaminess that may have existed from the squash, paired with a lack of salt, the soup was an assault on my tastebuds. The dish would have better been described on the menu as 'Curried Water.' Next up, the Pad Thai - the closest this came to Pad Thai was the naming of the dish on the menu. The noodles, while cooked perfectly, could not compete against the over-sourness of the tamarind and the heavy-handed saltiness of the fish sauce and I found myself adding sugar to the dish to balance out what should have been a perfect umami! The shrimp in the dish were so small I think it came from one of those 80-100 count frozen bags you get at Costco. For the cost, there should have least been prawns (or at least 20-30 count bags). Day 2 - Kept it light, sushi. The roll was typical of what I could have picked up at the cafeteria in the Cleveland Clinic (actually, I think CC tasted better). $9 for salmon sushi was actually a good deal because the fish was cut so thick I actually made 4 normal size bites - so a good value there. I will say, GET THE EDAMAME!!! It was the best thing I ate. I only ate here twice because I was staying at the hotel. Overall, save your money, grab an Uber, and check out one of the other hundreds of restaurants choices available to you in Cleveland. read more

Awesome dinner! I came here with a group and the menu was prix fixe. The squash soup was superb and not too filling and the salmon had the most incredible crispy skin. The service was excellent and we never felt like we needed to track someone down. I'd love to come back here for drinks, it's a perfect environment to sit relax and drink cocktails read more

Food was ok, but the service was very poor. Our waiter disappeared for 30+ minutes. My wife finally left and went to our room since this place is in the hotel. I had to go to the front hostess after waiting another 10 minutes after my wife had left to pay our bill. Hostess went to get the manager but he took long as well. My waiter showed up at the hostess desk and and I paid him. Then manager showed up as I was leaving and offered a free meal for my wife and I the next night. I will not be back. read more

Deeply disappointed with prix fixe Thanksgiving dinner. At $58 per person for a three course meal without drink one's expectations are relatively high, but if it was even for a more modest sum, I would never return after this meal. Of the three glasses of wine ordered two were unavailable which is an odd start for an establishment at the outset of a holiday weekend. Bread and oil were nice but the squash bisque was over-zealously spiced. A little ginger goes a long way. The turkey of the traditional turkey dinner was served cold, was tough, rather flavorless and, a first in my turkey-eating career, stringy. I didn't realize turkey could be stringy. Corn bread stuffing had no coalescence and was simply corn bread muffins broken up into pieces. Mashed and sweet potatoes were flavorless. Green bean almondine was served sans almonds and just barely cooked at all. Crisp is cool but these spent very little time in any heat. The glazed carrots were the highlight of the meal. My SO ordered the salmon and the filet was fine but the Dijon mustard served atop it was poorly paired as it's generous application completely overpowered the fish. It was the only flavor perceivable. The desserts were a bigger disappointment. My "apple pie" was the best of the three but it was not an apple pie. It was a round factory made apple tart with ice cream on top. It was tasty but not comparable to warm apple pie. The creme brulee was a bowl of custard that had not had any caramelization applied to it before being served and was unformed gelatin at he bottom of the ramekin. The winner of worst dessert, however, was the supposed pumpkin cheesecake. The item was literally canned pumpkin pie filling scooped onto a plate with no crust or semblance of anything that resembled cheesecake shaped into a sort of octagon form. Un-presentable in any establishment and simply embarrassing in this one. Service was fine. Appreciate staff being available on the holiday. At nearly $300 for three people with one round of wine, tax and tip this was the worst money I have ever spent on a dining experience. There are no conditions under which I would ever return to this establishment. read more

I always get a bad vibe whenever I go to a restaurant in a hotel. It always feels like people are just trying to get a convenient meal instead of it being a destination restaurant. I had high hopes for Table 45 since it was a Zach Bruell restaurant but his tried-and-true touches weren't enough. About half of the diners were in shorts and polo shirts. The clean-lined, simple furniture that is a Bruell staple worked against the ambiance here as the bright sunlight streaming through at 6:30 made this feel more like a nice cafeteria than an expensive, romantic restaurant. The drinks put us in a better mood as my Watermelon Sangria showed some originality and was perfect for summer and Jeannene loved how her peach/vodka cocktail embraced the peachiness. We followed those up with an Old-Fashioned each and those were equally satisfying. But the food was lacking. My spicy tuna sushi roll ($10) had almost no rice, which put the focus on the chewy seaweed wrapping. Jeannene's eel roll ($10) had proper ratios, however. Then, my Oven Roasted Organic Chicken ($25) was coated in a mole sauce which was decent enough, I guess, though I was expecting more of a zing on the taste buds and Jeannene said the "Mexican rice" that came with it reminded her of the taco seasoning that comes in the packet at a grocery store. She had the salmon over Hong Kong noodles special ($32) and while she enjoyed the fish she thought the noodles were way too salty (Something I've never heard her say outside of a wing or burger joint). I had a few and didn't think they were that bad. The $170 dinner did end on a high note as we had the chocolate and cherry bread pudding special ($9) which had just the right hints of bitter chocolate and tart cherries to go with the dense, eggy bread. read more

I debated a lot about how I wanted to approach this review. Table 45 is touted as a restaurant that has a high attention to detail and delicious offerings, sadly not so much the case. I gave myself time to cool off, the standing eight count if you will, but alas, my disappointment has not waned. I came with a party of seven for restaurant week last Friday. The reservation portion was a cinch, took care of everything via Open Table (LOVE this site). However, from the moment we walked in it took a turn for the worse. Four of us arrived first and waited at the host stand, not for an inordinate amount of time but long enough that we wondered if we should be seating ourselves. Once the host arrived he was unprepared for our arrival and we had to wait a few more minutes for our table to be made up. We were seated in a nice, secluded part of the restaurant, a spacious booth off to one side. Once seated however, it was only set for six instead of seven, not a big deal, just stick a place setting and chair on the end of our table. Two other gals arrived and were shown to an empty table to wait, they then realized we were already there and found us themselves. A few minutes later the host came back, asked if I was myself or Dr. whomever, asking how many we had in our party. Clearly confused and potentially seated us at the wrong location but as nothing was communicated we may never know. Long waits and sporadic service were next. When we did get our drink order in they came in waves. Either the bartender was behind or the server could only carry a few drinks at a time, either way it was just bizarre. More waiting and lulls pre and post food order. Once the food did arrive it was again disastrous. The first course was pretty good; after all, it is pretty hard to make a gross salad. The second course, however, was horrible. I had the fish with wild rice. The entire plate was dry and tasteless. For those that had the pork chops and winter squash, the squash was so overpowered with raw red onion that it literally stayed on the palate through the end of the meal and beyond. Dessert was by far the best course and even this was riddled with frustration. While the server did an OK job of describing the options it was still a guessing game. Once it was finally decided, we find out they are out of the 'best' dessert, the macaroon...an 86 list anyone? I could go on and on and on but I will spare you the boredom that we felt throughout. The service inefficient. The food was OK at its best. Some random gal in black kept poking her head in (the manager I assume) but never actually cared to find out how the experience really was. I get it, restaurant week means there are a lot of orders for the same thing. However a). the restaurant was not busy and b). you choose to participate. I am put off by the whole experience. It was a waste of my money and had I not been with six gals that I enjoy spending copious amounts of time with it would have been a waste of that as well. Save your time and money, Table 45 can be avoided. read more

Average hotel restaurant. Convenient to the Cleveland Clinic and University circle. The average is review is based mostly on comparison to Zack Bruell's more interesting local offerings. The menu seems without a cohesive theme and offers indian/japanese/chinese and other asian influenced dishes without seeming to master any particular cuisine. The tofu Cesar salad is best avoided. The entrees we have tried were overly salty or bland. For the price there are many more interesting options in the area. read more

Avoid the Kitchen Burger! Grass fed beef and lamb with bacon sound pretty tasty but apparently what they do is grind up the bacon and make a burger out of it. This means it comes out with a very pink and raw look to it. It was really unappetizing. I tried to send it back for being undercooked but the waitress said it just looks pink because of all the bacon. It did not taste raw but it did taste like it was pure grease. Basically it just tasted disgusting. We did come back another night and I had some yummy sushi but their rolls are extremely small so you would have to get 2 or 3 to make a meal out of it and that would be ridiculously expensive. I left hungry even though I had also ordered the seaweed salad (which was delish). So, overall two strikes based on the food but the décor and service were ok. read more

I'm giving this place one additional star for the presence of a 4-6 pm happy hour. :) $2.50 Guinness is an attractive thought, isn't it? Couple that with hors d'oeuvres gratis, and we're talking a winning afternoon combination! read more

One thing before I talk about food for this restaurant... the service sucks. It was ridiculously slow. I had to wait 10 minutes just to get seated, just to wait another 10 minutes for someone to come and get my order. Then I waited another 20 minutes for food, and then another 10 minutes for someone to notice I needed to get my bill paid. So, service was horrible. In terms of the food, it was pretty good. I ordered a sashimi (which wasn't that great), but the main entree made up for it. I ordered the trout per recommendation of the waiter. mm. It came complete- head, bones, everything. Me, being the eater I am, ate the whole thing. It also came with asparagus and other veggies. Although I wish it had been less salty and a tad less oily, it was a pretty good overall fish. So, if you do decide to go here, go in an off hour (although I went at 8pm) and get the fish. It was super convenient as it's in the Cleveland Clinic's International Continental... but I definitely despised the wait. read more

I stopped by for the happy hour which is actually really nice. Beers $4.5, Mixed $5, and Wine $5. Plus open appetizer buffet. I snagged a drink and then ordered the Steak Tartare which I have been dying to try for ages. It was really tasty! Some people may gripe about the tiny portion, but you live and learn. I browsed the menu and thought it was a bit too eclectic for my tastes. There's a little bit of everything on it, with a hint of curry in almost everything. I'm not sure I dig a menu with a focus that I cannot pinpoint. Anywho - I do recommend the happy hour~! read more

Let's start this on a high note: Complementary valet parking = balla' when you live in a city that snows five months out of the year.. A table of 3, My order: seaweed salad and the soup of the day (which was a vegetable/meat some european origin name) Both were really really good, I even recall telling our waiter to complement the chef for me. My company: Seared Scallop dish w/ Red Pepper Sauce & other accompaniments that are now currently on the menu. The Lamb Dish Both were very pleased, and were of good portion size. Yeah, the restaurant is located inside of a hotel. But, seriously, who cares? Open mind--people. They have to get their base clientele from somewhere...this is Cleveland, not Miami. Down note: Let's just say the interior, is not so 'easy on the eyes'. The decor and layout looks like an upscale dining room of an assisted senior living home... And the front dining/bar area is a tad better with a airport-boarding area feel. I'd love to know who deemed this look as 'modern'. 2.5 stars Thankfully for Table 45 I base my return on food not decor, so my return is likely. I'll just be that chick in the corner eating with her eyes closed. read more

What is everyone complaining about? It is odd that, so far, most of the reviewers have not eaten the food... We are in Cleveland to visit old friends, having moved to Seattle nine years ago. Let me tell you, Seattle has a million good restaurants so I feel qualified to judge this one. I liked it. A lot. Went with five people and sat at table #10 which is nice and private. Started with a warm mushroom salad (good but not the best ever) and then had cumin lamb which was way yum. Others ate crab cakes or oysters as appys and salmon and pasta carbonera for entrees and everyone seemed happy. I thought the service was fine but maybe the slow pace was just what we needed since we had so much catching up to do with friends. I did think the restaurant was strangely huge so it seemed a little under filled on a Saturday night. Come on Cleveland, give it a try. read more

Another Zack Bruell's restaurant. One of these days, I'm just waiting to find a Bruell restaurant that disappoints me terribly but so far, i'm growing to be a HUGE fan of bruell. I've been to Table 45 before for their happy hours and I loved the restaurant atmosphere and layout, and although their happy hour food is good, it never was memorable. But guess what... I came here the sunday before Valentine's Day and Table 45 blew my mind. Service (5): It was great! If you've ever read my review on Parallex, you would understand my fear of going to a Zack Bruell's restaurant because of the service. But you know what? My bf and I had an awesome waitress who would really time when she approached us. She was friendly, she was helpful, and she was very on time. Our meals came at perfect times and our drinks came on time. She made great recommendations and I couldn't ask for a better waitress. Appetizer: Lobster Bisque (3.5)-- my bf and I decided to share a lobster bisque and the waitress was so thoughtful to split a soup into 2 cups for us. I liked the lobster bisque and I loved the hint of curry in it. However, like my bf critiqued... the bisque didn't have enough lobster flavor to it and I (not bragging) have made better lobster bisque through Viking School. Seafood Pappardelle (4)-- I soooooo do not regret ordering this dish. If Zack makes his own pappardelle, i would say they are the BEST pappardelle ever! I had them at Parallax and again at Table 45 and they are just soooo delicious! There's 2 minor things I've complain and warn though. First, I noticed that Zack tends to like to cook on the salty side. Now, good thing I like my foods salty but even as a "salt eater," his food are a bit salty for me. Second, the seafood pappardelle sauce was pretty much my lobster bisque which I wished was either warned ahead of time not to order them together or that Zack would make a separate sauce for it. By the time I was down to my last 3 bits, i was just so sick of lobster bisque from my apps and entree. But still, this was one great seafood pappardelle. Pork Tenderloin with Parmesan Gnocchi (4)-- If you know me as a huge seafood eater, you should know that my bf is a huge gnocchi fan. Because of that, he almost always orders dishes with gnocchi, not to mention he makes his own too! And because of that, I think together we are qualified to say that Bruell's Gnocchi's are AMAZING. Parmesan Gnocchi?!?!?! His gnocchi had a reallyyyy unique texture and flavor to it that we both just killed the meal. At the same time, the pork tenderloin was cook to perfection too. What would I recommend? Zack's Gnocchi and Pappardelle!!!! Oh... last thing, Zack Bruell is pretty much now my favorite chef in cleveland. Only 2 of his restaurants left to try! read more

A splendid evening at Cowell and Hubbard a few months ago encouraged me to make Zack Bruell eateries a destination for special nights with my wife. Though we certainly enjoyed ourselves overall, a few quirks in the food and service prevent me from assigning Table 45 a covetable 5-star rating. The complimentary valet service, prompt and friendly, met us upon arrival at the InterContinental Hotel. Entering the restaurant, my wife rightly observed that Table 45's ambiance is quite distinct from Cowell and Hubbard. The latter has a very purposeful "let's go out to a nice dinner" feel, whereas Table 45 is perhaps patronized by business people looking for evening relaxation. Consequently, the decor feels more like an extension of a high-end hotel lobby than a quiet, romantic eatery. The first quirk of the evening occurred when the hostess, helping the couple waiting in front of us, took our reservation, stated, "I'll be right back," left with the aforementioned couple, and then never returned. We waited around three minutes before another hostess arrived. We told her we were being helped, so she helped the couple behind us, and we continued waiting. Five minutes passed until another hostess arrived. Desperate, I re-stated my reservation and she took us to our table immediately. Strange. Highlight of the evening: on my OpenTable reservation I had stated that, since it was my wife's birthday, I wanted a table in a quieter part of the restaurant. As a result, they kindly provided a secluded booth right by the kitchen. Indeed, Table 45 is not a quiet restaurant at all, so I cannot overstate how much we appreciated this. Our order began with Glenfiddich scotch and steak tartare. The scotch---excellent. The tartare itself was also incredibly tasty but to our dismay the accompanying crostini was completely stale. My wife had a tough time getting over that, and I have to agree---it seemed oddly out of place given the exceptional quality of the rest of our meal. Choosing an entree was difficult, given the melange of mouth-watering international options. I succumbed to one of the Thai entrees: half-roasted duck with stir-fried rice, orange glaze, bok choy, and thai curry sauce. Absolutely fantastic, though the serving of rice seemed unnecessarily small. My wife went for the salmon in mushroom broth with potatoes and scallions. Her blissful description: "First, a grilled texture and the flavor of smoke, followed by the sweetness and warmth of the broth. A well-soaked piece melts in your mouth like butter. Finally, a spicy finish." We topped off our meal with macadamia nut mousse and poached fruit with mascarpone cream. Delicious. As with every dish, the presentation matched the taste. Pleasantly, given my wife's birthday, the waitress kindly removed her dessert from the check. My other complaints are minor, perhaps, but notable given Table 45's high price tag. First, the service is a little slow, particularly in water refills. Crowd is no excuse---the restaurant was half-full, if that. Second, the waitress said she was taking our desserts (plural) off of the check, yet only my wife's was removed. Not a big deal, but my wife and I would have gladly shared dessert had we known that only one was on the house. Taken together, Table 45 is a very good establishment but perhaps not on the same level as some of the other elite Bruell eateries. Indeed, it is also telling that on a Friday night, getting a Table 45 reservation for any time slot was no problem, whereas availability at his other restaurants was scarce to nonexistent. read more

I love Zack Bruell's restaurants. L'Albatross, Cowell & Hubbard, and Chinato are among my favorites in town. That said, how I wish this place was as awesome as the others. Let me explain. Don't get me wrong, the quality of the ingredients and the food preparation are excellent. The servers are upbeat, attentive, and the service overall is just as good. The type of food here is "unclassifiable", so I put it in the "fusion" or eclectic category. Of all Zack's restaurants, this one seems to have the experimental role, a clinical trial if there was ever one for food -- so is it fitting that it's next to the Cleveland Clinic? Here's a few examples: turkey burger with wasabi, strip steak with sweet red pepper sauce, calamari in a sauce that's sort of like sweet tamarinds... get the point? My taste buds don't. The "East" and "West" mixes they attempt are like oil and water. Order the "safe" dishes if eclectic is not your thing. Yet I am here more often than any other restaurant because of, you guessed it, work meetings... Ironically, the last meeting was about how to get different people to work together. While of course, wishing how the different ingredients on my plate could work together. read more

Very convenient option for a drink after a long shift at CCF. Also despite being at the Intercontinental, staff there are very nice and amiable. Beers were reasonably priced dueing happy hour and they had a respectable selection of local beers. I will be there for sure after my next rough shift. read more

I booked a reservation for Table 45 for my girlfriend's birthday on Open Table. We like to get out and try different restaurants in the area and this was one we had never been to. I should also mention that I booked the reservation before looking at any reviews on Yelp. After looking at those reviews I got a little nervous. All and all, I would say we had a really great experience. I will say up front that parking can be a bit challenging if you don't use the complementary valet service. So do yourself a favor and take advantage of that. Getting into the restaurant from the parking deck across the street is a bit of a challenge is you're not familiar with the Clinic layout. The restaurant is a fairly nice, modern looking restaurant. It does seem a little out of place in a hospital/hotel setting. It seems more like a restaurant you would find over on East 4th street. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Of all the places I have ever eaten I would say the staff here is top 5. The drink menu was great. My girlfriend has a mixed drink, a spring elixir, that was good. Their beer selection isn't great but they have enough selections that, if you're a craft beer fan like myself, you won't be left out. The food was great, almost perfect. I had a bowl of the tortilla soup which, in all honesty, tasted a little like tomato soup with tortilla chips and sour cream in it. However, the main courses more than made up for the appetizer. I had the chicken two ways and my girlfriend had the scallops. Both meals were exceptional. Portion sizes were good, flavor was fantastic. I really couldn't have asked for a better dinner. I was admittedly skeptical about trying Table 45 after reading reviews. However, I we left satisfied and we will absolutely be returning. read more

I think the food here is overpriced and I've had some expensive sub par dishes. I've also had some excellent dishes. I wouldn't recommend the stuffed tomato or the shellfish pasta. I really like coming here for happy hour drinks and snacks. The bartenders service is excellent and there's a couple TVs. read more

Table 45 - Italian Style Shellfish Pasta Linguine pasta with shrimp, clams, spinach, herbed butter garlic sauce / $24.00 - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I can only speak for the brunch here: I was impressed with the selection of options at this all-you-can eat buffet which also includes not only juice and coffee but an actual full-sized entree. (Suffice it to say, I did not need to eat again for many hours, which worked out well considering those hours included a 4+ hour flight back to Phoenix.) In addition to the standard omelets, waffles, and the like, the buffet included many "intercontinental" options including 2 kinds of delicious naan, 5 or 6 types of potstickers, and some sushi. There were about a dozen entree choices, including stuffed French toast (extremely sweet and rich), crab cakes, and a slightly Mexican-style eggs benedict with chorizo. Everything I sampled was delicious except the chorizo, which was in a thick patty and was just really meaty-tasting, as opposed to being crumbly and full of Mexican seasonings. Sadly, I did not pace myself and didn't even make it to the dessert table, which was covered with artistic- and tasty-looking options. The decor was cool and modern, with stylishly shaped utensils and sleek rectangular spare plates for sharing food and/or storing your silverware when it was time for your food plates to be taken away. The steaming hot pitchers of milk for the coffee were a nice thoughtful touch. And then there was the magician... I have to admit that as table-side entertainment goes, this was surprisingly cool and unobtrusive. Whether we wanted to or not, my brunch companions and I were suddenly drawn into a magic card trick that was well-executed, thankfully didn't take too long, and really did leave us going "How'd he do that?!" read more

At first I thought that this place was going to be great because it is in the Intercontinental Hotel in the Cleveland Clinic and because it had a name chef associated with it. However, after eating there twice while visiting someone at the Cleveland Clinic I have to say that I was severely dissapointed. The service was mediocre, the food was just okay, and the prices were insanely high. If I knew anyone visiting the Cleveland Clinic, I would tell them to spend the $10 to go downtown to another restaurant rather than eat here. It was that bad. See my other review on the Greenhouse Tavern if you want some good food in Cleveland. read more

Meh. I was expecting a lot more from Table 45. Not worth the money or time, as far as I'm concerned. I've been twice, and have been underwhelmed both times. The appetizers I've had have been very good. The naan pizza and roasted portabello mushroom are very good. It is the main entree I have a problem with. The first time at Table 45, I ordered the grilled strip steak. I ordered it medium, but it came pretty much tough and well done. It was also quite flavorless. The second time at Table 45, I decided to try the golden trout. Now, I don't eat trout very often, but I am fairly certain that you don't normally have to pick tiny little bones out of the meat with every single bite. Table 45 does have some good deserts (not amazing, but good). However, this is not enough to make up for the mediocre entrees that I've had. I would recommend spending your time and money else ware. read more

I was very happy with Table 45. I think it's wonderful that you can use valet for free at the Intercontinential if you dine at the restaurant. The atmosphere is fun but elegant. And the food was amazing! We sampled a number of things and were impressed with everything. The ravioli in particular was out of this world delicious. I gave Table 45 four instead of five stars because the waiter was a bit pretentious, which I have no tolerance for. Also, it is a bit pricier than it should have been. Despite that, I would go back here for sure and I absolutely recommend it! read more

I've never stepped foot into the Intercontinental Hotel, even though I've passed it hundreds of times from construction to completion. I knew the hotel had a restaurant, I just never knew anything about it. My boss took us here for our department's holiday lunch. The four of us arrived almost exactly at noon and the place seemed barren. Our reservation seemed very unnecessary. We sat down at an U-shaped booth and were given bread and greeted by the waitress (who was also shilling the lunch special). She seemed knowledgable about the wines and the food. The lunch special looked great, but we all passed. I originally wanted the muscle and saffron chowder, but it wasn't available. Boo. Instead I went with the sweet potato curry soup. It was heavier on the curry flavor than it was on the sweet potato, with a hint of spice at the end. Very good. For the entree I chose the Bangkok Caesar Salad with Salmon. The waitress brought it out and put it on the table and it had chicken on it instead. Before I could say anything, the manager immediately came over and picked it up and apologized because he knew I ordered the salmon. Within minutes a correct plate was brought to the table. My salmon was a little overdone on the bottom and I'm not sure what made the salad 'Bangkok.' There was no spice or anything special in the salad besides a few rice noodles on top. Regardless, it was very filling and tasty. During the course of our meal the place filled up quickly. I thought for sure the staff would try and get us to leave as soon as my coworkers finished dessert. Nope, we were never pressured to leave or free up the table. I really liked that. I don't know if this place is accurately described as New American, since the menu (at least during lunch) is a world tour. The prices were very reasonable as well, but I'm used to insane upscale lunch costs in Chicago. I would definitely come back here again with friends. It sounds like the happy hour is amazing so that will be high up on my to-do list. read more