When we first walked in the girls at The hostess stand…read moregreeted us with a smile and seated us right away. They were super friendly and inviting which was really nice to walk into. The decor inside was elegant and calming. I love how they kept a lot of the history of the building itself and tied the history into the decor; beautifully done. We sat outside on a half booth half table and enjoyed the weather. Our waitress was so sweet ! She had the biggest smile and was so sweet with the kids. I got the blueberry mojito and my husband got a draft Garage beer. They were both great. Next we got the calamari which was fabulous ! Home made breading and sauce. Even the kids were all for it . We also received some complimentary bread and their specialty butter . The home made butter had a bit of savory to it and was in a league entirely of its own. I think it was a roasted red pepper blend. This complimented the red pepper but it was very tastefully done with how much was added . It was just right. My husband got their signature "Square Bistro burger " as it comes and he said it was great and really enjoyed the special sauce. He said next time he's going to ask for more of that sauce on the side that's how much he liked it. The kids both got the Mac n cheese and finished as much as much as they could ! Definitely a good pic for them. I appreciate the kids menu crayons and several options for them to choose from including a kids sushi roll! For my dinner I ordered the crab salad maki which was really amazing. The rice was perfect . Everything in the roll was extremely fresh and the crab salad itself was exceptional with the sauce they made it with. The eel sauce on top had the perfect amount of sweetness. The Tobiko Nigiri was well balanced and fresh. The miso soup really stole the show for me on all levels. I usually order miso soup everywhere we go and this was by far one of the best I have ever had. The tofu was home Made you could tell it had a wow factor and was extremely delicious. The miso broth itself was also nothing less than exceptional with the flavoring. It had to be made from scratch . It was fabulous. We will definitely be coming back and we will surely recommend it to family and friends. Thanks for having us and creating a great dinner experience in Chardon square !

This is a little gem on the square! From the moment you walk in, the ambiance is great and the…read morestaff is very welcoming and friendly. The staff works really well together to deliver timely service from the moment you sit down. The servers are well-versed in knowledge of the menu and making suggestions to accommodate requests! For the food- for starters, the bread and compound butter are absolutely incredible and fresh. The duck flatbread is full of unique and cohesive flavors! I ordered the Korean bbq steak and my goodness, that did not disappoint. I will say as a suggestion, the Brussels sprouts would be better on the side and crisped up a little bit versus mixed in with the potatoes. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the flavor of the entire dish was wonderful. Also ordered at my table were various sushi rolls which were all presented beautifully and had flavor to match. The ramen bowl boasted a bold broth with perfectly cooked noodles. The dessert was not quite what I pictured in my mind, I ordered the chocolate raspberry cheesecake and I was thinking it was going to be a vanilla cheesecake with chocolate and raspberry swirls but it is actually a chocolate cheesecake. Personally it was a little dense for me but still very tasty! The drinks were tasty and well thought-out and the bartenders are very good at their job! Overall was a wonderful dining experience. Would definitely recommend!

Made a reservation and asked for near the window if possible, we were told that they would try…read moretheir best but could not guarantee anything- we got a lovely seat by the window when we arrived! The restaurant is beautiful! Our server was great and made sure to mark my meals as having a gluten allergy! Got the bbq ribs, Caesar salad, biscuits (not gf), and the rainbow trout Biscuits are definitely a get again item- nice portion sizes too. Very timely!

Tonight my wife and I decided to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary at 17 River grill. Now I've…read morebeen there before no stranger to it but I felt there was some issues that needed to be addressed. Our reservation was for 7:30 we arrived about an hour early just because I really like being prompt. At first glance when you walk into place I reviewed the dress code. Apparently I'm the only one that reviewed the dress code. Baseball hats, t-shirts hoodies not the collared shirt casual business attire that was required on the website. We checked in for our appointment our only prerequisite is we really wanted to have something with the view for our anniversary. We waited in the bar and ordered some drinks while I pass the time with my lovely wife. There is a fruit fly issue that needs addressed. I could not help but notice for all the employees standing around they're certainly were a lot of tables that went un bussed. As you had people that wanted to be seated one could logically deduced that bussing the table with one way to do it. After a while I went back up to the server station to check on our status all three people at the service station were entrenched into their phones. Tick tock, Instagram doing anything but bussing tables and tending to the customers. I interrupted the ladies whom were supposed to be working to have them check on a table for me. Nothing was available yet but the table had to be cleaned off. Ironic because they could have put their damn phones down and cleaned the table. One of the biggest time wasters with employees and restaurants is that phone. There's a restaurant in Cleveland called Town Hall that once reported to work your phone gets locked up therefore you get locked in to your job. This place would benefit greatly by making their employees lock their phones up. We ended up getting a table on the patio downstairs and my wife nearly bit it on the dirty and greasy carpeting as we walked downstairs. It was gross and indefinite need of being cleaned. Overall everything seemed sticky and dirty windows made it feel unclean. We were seated at our table for about 12 minutes until we were approached by our server she was very nice but clearly she seemed a tad overworked I'm not sure how many other tables she had. I counted no more than four different servers and two busboys walking by this table that had a bunch of dirty glasses on it and nobody bothered to pick it up. My steak frites were the highlight of the evening my wife had the filet which was also amazing for her. We had finished our mail and our conversation and we're ready to go but unfortunately our server was MIA. I could see her through the windows she wasn't wasting time she was actually working she appeared to be one of the only ones working. She must have received my message and came out to bring us a box and the bill. I went into the into the restroom on my way out of the door and in the men's stall I couldn't help but notice the lock had been busted and you couldn't lock the door. Which was super awkward as I was using the restroom there was a fellow who opened the door and got an eyeful. Nice evening cap. As we traversed the slippery greasy steps to head back up and back out I couldn't help but think how far this place must have fallen. I was unable to spy any management as I kind of felt feedback was necessary at this point. I chuckled to myself as I passed the hostess station in the same hostess that seated us, that I had to have her get off her phone to seat us was still on her phone. Must have been a really good video. So to whomever the owner or manager of this establishment is do yourself a favor: eliminate phones. That's the only way to save this place. There's no excuse to leave glassware and dishes piling up on tables that could be used to seat folks that want to have an enjoyable dining experience. * Clean your establishment. * Eliminate phone usage. The lack of productivity did not go unnoticed. I was not the only customer whom noticed. * Repair broken restroom locks in the downstairs men's toilet * Address the fruit fly issue in the bar * Degrease the steps and carpeting before someone is injured * Make an attempt to enforce the dress code so you don't look like a chili's * MODs need to be visible. Management by presence is an effective way to enforce duties. It's a shame that a place with such a fantastic view is not a place I would go back to.

Fabulous as always! Gather is the perfect backdrop for date night, happy hour or girls night,…read moreinside or on the patio when the weather is seasonal. We sat on the front patio, ordered drinks, appetizers and dinner...it was hard to pass on dessert but our meals were fabulous and filling. The shrimp tostado was bold, grilled and mashed full of flavor, it was hard to believe it wasn't authentic. Next up, the olive tapenade was the perfect blend of salty and brine, especially on house made focaccia with oodles of butter! The cod dish with a one of my favorites, I order it often and well tonight I kept it consistent. The cod is cooked perfectly, it's firm, light and full of buttery lobster flavor, thanks to the lobster burblanc. The chicken pasta dish was also delicious, not too bold, but full of comforting flavor. Our server Nestor was friendly, quick, accommodating and full of helpful tips. We will be back again, the specials always sell out quickly, the menu is fresh and well the staff are pretty great too.

The lady owner actually kicked me out for using a bad word. There was no one sitting at the bar…read moreduring most of my conversation, and when two guests did sit down near the end, I immediately apologized. They both told me, "We don't care," but the owner clearly did. The food was very good. The crème brûlée was delicious, with a rich, creamy custard and a unique deconstructed presentation with phyllo dough. Unfortunately, the owner's reaction overshadowed what could have been a great dining experience. In my opinion, she should let her husband handle the front of the house. FYI DONT ADD SHRIMP TO YOUR "lobster roll"

We've been to the village martini and wine bar many, many times and the food has always been…read moreamazing the service, exceptional, and the staff, conscientious. When in chagrin Falls, this is a must stop... Try the orange Cosmo that a friend of ours always orders. Everything on the menu is terrific. I've never had a bad meal... did I mention. we've been here many times? Thanx

10/10 food every time we've gone! A true gem located in Chagrin. Underrated and off the beaten path…read morefrom the town "favorites". A must try!

An absolutely fantastic visit today…read more Our daughter is moving out of town, and for her "going-away" dinner she wanted one more visit to Cru. What a wonderful choice it turned out to be. From beginning to end, this was truly a remarkable dining experience. Every time we visit, it seems like both the food and the service continue to get even better. We had reserved a table on the outdoor patio and were seated promptly. We absolutely love the patio--its ambiance is second to none and, in our opinion, it's one of the best outdoor dining spaces in the city. This time, we decided to keep things light and ordered a selection of appetizers, a cheese board, and desserts. Since the menu changes four times a year, there's little point in listing every dish, as they'll likely be different by the time someone reads this review. A huge compliment goes to the entire kitchen staff. Every appetizer was beautifully prepared, and they even made a special zucchini blossom for our daughter, which was a wonderful surprise. A special thank you also goes to the pastry chef. The three desserts were outstanding, and the personal touch of writing "Good Luck in Chicago" in chocolate on one of the dessert plates made the evening even more memorable. We also want to recognize both sommeliers. During a previous visit, one of them had prepared an incredible house-made bar nut mix that we still talk about. We asked whether it was still available, and although he explained it was no longer on the menu, he went out of his way to prepare it for us on the spot. Our daughter absolutely loved it. Our second sommelier (whose name I unfortunately forgot) was equally wonderful. She took the time to recommend several excellent Pinot Grigios after my daughter asked for suggestions, and her knowledge and enthusiasm were greatly appreciated. Finally, a heartfelt thank you to our server, Julie, who provided warm, attentive, and professional service throughout the evening. She helped make an already special occasion even more enjoyable. As we were leaving, my daughter summed it up perfectly: "This was probably my favorite visit out of all the times we've been here." For a restaurant we've enjoyed many times over the years, that's about the highest compliment we could give. Thank you to everyone at Cru for making our daughter's farewell dinner so memorable. We wish you continued success and can't wait for our next visit.

We had the best time celebrating our anniversary at Cru Uncorked! Tonya was our waitress and she…read morewas phenomenal. She made it a dinner experience and was so kind and knowledgeable. She took us out to the immaculate garden while we waited for our appetizers. I love how they grow their own greens. The food was so fresh and flavorful. We loved everything we had. The drinks were tasty too! Top notch service and ambiance!

This restaurant is terrific! The food is exceptional, from the appetizers to the desserts. I've…read morebeen coming here for years, and I've never had one bad experience. The atmosphere is a bit crowded but allows for a nice and intimate setting. I love the aranchini di riso. and the lasagna, and the drinks such as the Expresso martini are phenomenal. The service is super nice as well! Highly reccomend!

I did everything right. I used the reservation system as instructed. I specified my preferences…read moreclearly: dining room, no bar, no high tops. I followed the rules -- their rules -- to the letter. I showed up on time. The hostess greeted me with an offer of the bar or a high top. I reminded her of my reservation and its stated requirements. What followed was not an apology, not a solution, not even an acknowledgment that a commitment had been made and broken. What followed was the punishment table -- the one tucked by the front door, the one that gets a gust of cold air every time it opens, the one they keep in reserve for walk-ins who couldn't be bothered to plan ahead. That table was my reward for planning ahead. The food is good. The service staff is attentive and professional. They are not the problem. The problem lives at the front of the house, where someone decided that a confirmed reservation with documented preferences was merely a suggestion -- and that a guest who politely insisted otherwise deserved to be seated accordingly. This is not a mistake. A mistake is forgetting to note a preference. What happened here was a choice -- to ignore the request, and then to seat me in a manner that made the power dynamic unmistakably clear. I was being told, without a word being spoken, that my preferences were an inconvenience. I won't be back. Not because of the food. Not because of the servers who do their jobs with grace. But because a restaurant that treats a reservation as an obligation only when it's convenient has made its values plain. My patronage apparently required more courtesy than they were prepared to extend. The food deserves better management. Lee Road deserves better options. You've been warned.

We had a 4 o'clock reservation on Saturday When we arrived,…read morewe noticed that there were available seating at the bar so we chose to sit there, it was a great choice. Our bartender Michael was fantastic. He was very personable. Made phenomenal drinks and also had incredible food recommendations. We started with the pretzel and that was to die for. We ordered the whiskey wings, which were fantastic. My husband ordered the meatball pizza and it was literally one of the best pizzas I have ever had. I got the chicken Milanese with the arugula salad it was absolutely incredible They also have happy hour till 6 PM on Saturday so that's also another bonus. We will definitely be making this place part of our weekly rotation.

What a nice little place. It was super busy when we went so a reservation helped. Service was great…read moreoverall. I got the steak with potatoes---Steak was well seasoned but overcooked but the potatoes were the star..DELICIOUS! We would go back to try some other things.

Everything here exceeded my expectations. I brought my mom here for a pre Mother's Day brunch with…read moremy fiance and we loved it all. The staff was so kind the ambiance was amazing and the e will for sure be going back. They give you complimentary bread and olives that were amazing! We tried the mussels, shrimp, potato, and wings as tapas. The shrimp and mussels were my favorite for sure. My mom got the chicken kabob, my fiance got the pasta, ajd I got the burger and we walked away very happy and stuffed! Strongly recommend. Oh and the mocktails were amazing. My mom also loved the French 75 an express martini. The chocolate desert, biscoff cheese cake, and the lemon cake were some of the best deserts I've had at a restaurant.

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!!!!