What a great find this was! We were looking for a quick bite after a sunset date at Mentor…read moreHeadlands. They specialize in tapas / small plates and have a full bar. One plate is perfect for sharing among two people. But it's so tasty you will want to eat it all yourself. The combination of flavors on the small plates is wonderful. We ordered tender heritage chicken thigh with citrus habanero BBQ baked beans and fried fingerlings and the other dish we ordered was mussels w/mexican chorizo, white beans, thyme & smoked spanish paprika-infused tomato broth. They were sooo tasty and beautifully presented! Our whole experience was enhanced by our wonderful server, Kelly. We came in strangers and felt like we made a friend. Is no surprise that this restaurant has received so many accolades. Add ours to the long list. We will be back!!

Tapas... Love Tapas. Small establishment. Out of the way…read moreplaced in Fairport Harbor in Lake County. When you enter you realize it is a very small place, but they have a nice outdoor dining area in good weather. The food is always fantastic... small and large plates. The service is always pleasant and efficient. This establishment is a joy. I love going to "The Pompadour". You must give them a try... you'll see

Picked this place for a last minute planned dinner. So glad we did, everything here was so…read moredelicious, prices were fair, and ambiance was great! They had a great selection of food, apps, drinks, entrees, i mean everything! We all shared and we all enjoyed everything we ordered. The truffle addition was our favorite, we love anything truffle. We ended up speaking with the owner and he was very friendly and personable and you can tell his employees like working there. So glad we chose this place!

Servers are still quick, pleasant, & attentive. The food is still very good. What brings my rating…read moredown from 5 to 4 stars is the wait to be seated. First, there really is no seating while waiting for a table. Second, the hostess underestimated our wait time. We were told 20 minutes when it actually took 45 minutes. To be fair, I don't entirely blame her. When I mentioned how long we had been waiting, she apologized for being understaffed. EVERY PLACE seems to have the same problem so I get it. But what the real issue may be for Ridgewood Kitchen is an ability to be even semi-accurate in how long it will take a table to turn over. There were three elderly couples seated at a table when we arrived. They had clearly finished their meals & were conversing. They did so for another hour & forty-five minutes! How can a restaurant deal with that?!? Ridgewood Kitchen is still a great choice for food & table service. Just be aware the wait time for a table may be considerably longer than quoted.

This is what I've been waiting for. An upscale restaurant with diaspora inspired flavours with the…read moreservice and attention you would expect from the Ritz Carlton while exemplifying the absolute best in southern black charm. Ima sucker for good old fashioned customer service. The service alone would make me come back but baby the food. Let me give y'all my experience. Let me start. I saw a post on Facebook and thought to myself I would love to try this place. So one Saturday evening after attending Fevers Candlelight Tribute to Coldplay we decide to give it a try. When we arrived we wanted to know where to park, so we called the restaurant and one of the owners said he would come and valet our car for us! Total shock. We get inside and the vibe and the ambiance was amazing! There was a couple inside enjoying their date. The candles were lit and smelled fantastic by the way. It just gave my husband and I an overall relaxed feeling. The decor was beautiful and it reminded me of some of the great jazz spots in Washington DC. Alice's to be particular. The fireplace was lit and the design choices were carefully crafted. The husband (owner) did a great job of orating the history of the location and the contributions his parents made to both the US military and the local Dentistry community here in northeast Ohio. While the wife (Owner/Chef) did a terrific job of informing us of how the food would be prepared and what flavours and notes were present in each dish and how they would compliment each other. We just live a good cocktail and a story. Speaking of cocktails we tried the "Doli Stoli" a delicious cocktail made with Vodka and infused pineapple. Delectable. I did not eat the appetiser (allergy) which was the Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo consisting of a Rich roux trinity cajun spices and rice. I have to assume it was delicious since I didn't even get to take a picture because the husband was devouring it. I enjoyed the Zuppa Toscana; a tasty soup comprising of Rustic potatoes in savory parmesan broth with house turkey sausage & spinach. I wanted to ditch my manners and lick the bowl but I didn't. The husband enjoyed the Fish & Chips which was a delicious platter of Beer battered Cod filets, crispy fries & creamy slaw w/ house tartar sauce. I don't even know where to begin. Everything was so delicious and fresh. A true burst of flavour exploding in your mouth. I will say this the overall experience was other worldly, but you know the God was good when you get home with leftovers and eat everything without warming it up. Insane. This place is what this community needed. We have the gift of folk who are rooted in community, experts in their field, and actually love what they do and guess what; it shows in their food!

The food was superb. I had the white fish, and my husband had the pork chop. He was impressed-no…read moresmall feat. I don't care for porkchops as a rule, but when he gave me a tasty bite of his, I almost pulled his chop onto my plate! It was perfect! The service was good, too. The staff and the proprietors were attentive. The ambiance was warm and welcoming. Old 70's & 80's soul music and soft ballads- Stevie Wonder was on while we were there-played continuously and softly. The food was filling without feeling heavy. What a great place to relax, spend time talking, eating, drinking, and listening to good music. It was an experience.

I stumbled upon Elle on a whim, and it is a true hidden gem!…read more It was easy to get a reservation on a Friday night, the hostess was very kind when helping us find the perfect time. The restaurant was lively and bright inside, with eclectic decor. Lots of seating options as well. We started with some cocktails, and I was impressed with the flavors combinations they offered. The violet skies was refreshing and light with the perfect amount of sweetness. I also tried the goddess spritz, which had a great watermelon flavor. The crispy calamari was a great starter, both sauces (chili aioli and curry aioli) complimented the dish well. Prior to our entrees, we also enjoyed some sesame red bean paste balls, which I LOVED. The flavor and texture were great. As an entree, I ordered the market fish which was a monkfish with mushrooms, green beans, and pomegranate. This was the best fish I have ever had. It was cooked perfectly, and all of the flavors blended together beautifully. The mushrooms were a great compliment to the nuttiness of the fish. 10/10 dish. I also tried my partners dish, the Sunday sauce, and it was delicious! The different meats in the dish made every bite full of flavor. The meatballs were also well balanced. Lastly, we enjoyed the house-made tiramisu, which was divine. It was rich and creamy with an amazing coffee flavor. Truly a wonderful way to end the meal. The ambiance, great. The food? Amazing. But the best part of our experience was our server, Kean. He made this experience for us truly memorable, and I would recommend this restaurant just based on his hospitality alone. He was attentive, gave us amazing recommendations like the market fish & the calamari, and overall we just really enjoyed chatting with him. I will be back, see you soon Elle!

Can't recommend Elle High Enough!! We've had Elle on our list of restaurants to try and were…read morefinally able to dine there with friends this past Friday evening. So glad we did!!! We had an amazing time. From all perspectives (e.g., a warm, inviting dining room vibe, a thoughtful menu and carefully crafted cuisine and drink preparation - loved the octopus app and entrée options, the high touch yet non-intrusive service, etc.). Elle far surpassed our expectations and should be high up on your list of Cleveland 'go to' restaurants. Kudos to Chef Gio for an inspired menu (updated quarterly to capture the best of each season) and to the staff for providing a seamless, outstanding dining experience. Michelle and Jeff Hirsch Brecksville, Ohio

Barnone is a wonderful wine bar out in Shaker Heights. Although I live on the west side, it's worth…read morethe drive. They have good food, a great wine selection to buy whole bottles, and extremely reasonable pricing by the glass to drink while there. The owner is friendly and attentive, making for a great experience. I am looking forward to coming back for a fun evening relaxing on the patio with friends.

I'm giving it five stars because of the service and ambiance. We got the cheeseboard and some…read moreglasses of wine. Happy hour pricing is an incredibly reasonable. The owner is incredibly friendly and will talk to his customers all night. The place was completely empty, other than my friend and I and we got to talk to each other for hours. They also also have a room with a wide array of wine selections that you can browse after your meal They also have plenty of parking behind the shop which I really appreciate especially in this area.

Warren's has been my wife's and my favorite continental cuisine restaurant for ten years in eastern…read moreCleveland. We have especially enjoyed the game meats served. For years they had game meat on Wednesdays. The elk chops are on the standard menu and are scrumptious! We have enjoyed kangaroo, deer and duck on those nights! We experienced lots of kangaroo meat when visiting Australia and love it! Their menu features excellent steaks, pork, seafood, even a fine stroganoff! The side dishes are outstanding like roasted Brussels sprouts, rosemary fries, etc. The service and management have always been excellent! Come enjoy the fine ambiance at this quality establishment!

This quaint little restaurant packs a lot of ambiance and a classy, but comfy menu to boot. The…read morewait staff was friendly and on point. I started with an orange coconut mocktail which was refreshing and cut the heat of the peppers in oil. It was served with thin, crisp baguettes, highly recommended. I went with the classic Beyond Burger and rosemary garlic fries. It was good. My friends had the regular burger and sweet sesame chicken wings. No complaints, they devoured it. And lots of beers, which the wait staff will pour into a chilled glass if you'd like. They also feature local meats, too. Overall, I'd go back and check out some of their other menu options.

To start this bar is great if you want to drink. Jess is fantastic and knows how to make any drink…read moreyou could want! The bad... My buddy and I ordered some pretty basic food items that at the 1 hour mark we asked if they could cancel our order. We ordered a quesadilla and a buffalo chicken wrap. At the 45 minute wait time I asked about it and was told it would be out soon and 15 minutes later I saw the cook grabbing things from the fridge to make our order. Maybe I'm being irrational but I don't think our order should have taken an hour to even start being prepared. When I canceled the order one of the owners was at the bar and didn't even apologize but brought out our fries and gave them to another set of locals at the bar... really c'mon man learn to deal with customer and resolve issues.

Have never been here but a neighbor suggested I try it & we happened to come in on $10 steak night…read moreon Friday night. The steak was delicious & came with a salad, potatoes & a roll. I had a rum & coke & a $2 chocolate pudding shot for dessert. The bill was $14.25 & I will definitely be back. A great small local family run bar - support local businesses!

Date: November 2024 Service: 5/5…read morePrices: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I like the set up here of the bowling alley out front with the lounge in the back. Both times I was offered something for free. On Monday it was bowling and on Sunday it was hookah and drinks. Taste/Textures:3.5/5 I deducted points because on Monday the catfish sides (greens and mac) were a little too salt forward for me. On Sunday around 3 PM I couldn't even order food because they said the kitchen was backed up. Value: 5/5 I attended this restaurant twice in one week. I was visiting for work and tried out some food on Monday and then came in for Sunday brunch. Monday I paid $35 for a hookah and maybe $30 for a fish meal and $5 shot. Sunday they stuck to their word, and I received a complimentary welcome shot, good vibes, and a complementary hookah. Music was also a great both times. The playlist on Monday and the DJ on Sunday