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Hook & Hoof is one of those places that reminds you why Willoughby has such a great food scene…read more Everything feels thoughtfully prepared, from the quality of the ingredients to the presentation. The food is full of flavor, beautifully put together, and clearly made with care. There's a great balance between creativity and comfort here. The menu offers something a little different while still delivering the kind of satisfying, memorable meal you want to come back for. The atmosphere is inviting, the service is friendly, and the whole experience feels like a local gem. Whether you're grabbing a meal or looking for a great place to sit down and enjoy yourself, Hook & Hoof is absolutely worth checking out. Five stars--another fantastic spot in Willoughby.

First time here, and it was pretty good! I got the lemon ricotta ravioli and it was delicious. Very…read morefresh and tasty. I will say the service was very slow, especially considering it was a Monday and hardly anyone else there - but I do acknowledge that they are a from scratch kitchen, so it makes sense. I will also say the portion sizes are a little small, but we all enjoyed our meals!

Smoked Clams & Mussels with dried chorizo, scallions, Mexican lager, coconut milk, toasted baguette

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Caramelized U-8 Scallops Poblano & Crab Creamed Corn/Pickled Blueberry/Green Sofritto

Sage Karma Kitchen

4.4(67 reviews)

The food is wonderful. They said they were founded by someone with dietary restrictions with the…read moregoal of being a safe place to eat for people with a variety of restrictions and allergies. They were very great and informed about our needs (as someone at our table has a severe food allergy). We tried multiple dishes and they were all so yummy - very fresh and flavorful. The vegan/gluten free cupcakes were SOOOO good too!

I typically like the eating establishments in downtown Willoughby. They are all nice little places…read morewith good everyday bar food. Easy to order, easy prices, good everyday food. Unfortunately, that was not my experience with "Sage Karma Kitchen". We showed up there for a quick dinner. The room was maybe 25% full. Plenty of room for seating. The hostess thought it was a great idea to sit us directly in the scorching sun rather than every other table in the room that would have been shaded... oh well. Our waitress showed up to take our order before we had a chance to even pick up the menus. We asked for just a couple minutes and she cheerfully walked away. Seemingly, never to return. I looked all around for her until I found her leaning on the bar talking to friends. We finally placed our orders, somewhat begrudgingly. My wife had a bowl that she definitely enjoyed very much. She said she would like to return to try it again. I struggled to find anything on the menu that sounded remotely interesting and finally just ordered the hummus appetizer. I fear they left the flavor in the kitchen. It certainly never arrived at my table. When we were ready to leave I had to begin the search once more for our waitress. She was nowhere to be found. I couldn't even enlist the aid of the hostess because she had found a group of her own friends to talk with. Finally, I found our waitress and was able to escape. The two stars is only because my wife enjoyed her bowl. For me... naaa! Too bad. No second chance here.

Our waitress is in there somewhere

Senior's Psychedalic Burger with Sweet Potato Chips

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The drinks were everything!

Trader Jack's Riverside Grille

3.9(177 reviews)

1.8 mi

Food is great and a great menu!! Will definitely be back!! Fun place on the Chagrin!read more

Visited Trader Jack's for the first time on a summer Friday afternoon. They have a nice size…read moreoutdoor seating area, some covered and some with umbrellas. Really nice riverside views as well. Our server was great, quick and friendly. She recommended some drinks, that ended up being delicious. The food came out quickly even though they were packed. We both got salads that were a great portion size, dressings were delcious and homemade, and the potato skins were hot and fresh! I'd definitely recommend hitting this spot up for a yummy nice summer meal!!

Heated patio view of the river

Broiled Seafood Platter

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Craggy Bogland's

4.3(40 reviews)

1.1 mi

Visiting family and friends in town. Looked for a place to get food and beer, and stumbled upon…read morethis place. It has a dive bar feel, somewhat due to the lighting. The bartender was friendly and provided great service. They have a small draft beer menu. Guinness and Smithwicks are two expected options on the menu. I went with a beer I had not tried, the North Peak Vanilla Porter. It was cold and easy to drink, with a smooth flavor. For my dinner I ordered the BLT Wrap. The sandwich included French Fries. My order quickly arrived. The candied bacon was delicious. The garlic mayo was also tasty, though it was a little on the heavy side. Overall I enjoyed my food and experience at Craggy's Bagland. Worth a visit if you want a drink or bar food.

Went for wing night. Definitely a place to add if you're a wing lover. What's not to love delicious…read morewings and cold beer.

BLT Wrap with French Fries

Newly remodeled pub!

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Freshly remodeled pub

Kleifelds Restaurant

4.2(96 reviews)

I've never had a basted egg…read more Never even heard of it. Somewhere in between sunny side up and poached; a delectable yolk sauce. Surprise! 2 huge pancakes, real blueberries. Apparently cinnamon roll pancakes are always on deck, thank goodness. They remind me of being at my grandparents annual anniversary gathering, at the Crescent Beach Hotel, a memorable brunch to be sure. It coincided with Easter so there was always a terrifying bunny afoot. They had this similar tasting pastry that I looked forward to with a Christmas Eve-type fervor. Soothing to find that flavor again, memories of always over eating and never regretting it. A real down-home, 'forty years at Swagelok' kind of place, families knowing families. I'm not from Ohio but Kleifeld's made me feel like I was in all the best ways. I brought my own maple syrup, no offense, just a breakfast requirement of mine. You will leave this place with a box or leave overfed, stuffed with twinkles in your eyes. The jukeboxes on the counter aren't functional, but we all already knew this. It's the sentiment. This time, my third time eating here, working on this review. Should I get pancakes again? The tantalizing basted egg? It's your birthday breakfast, a Monday, I'm on vacation, a wedding in NYC this weekend. My very close aunt died this morning, but I will not tell you until later, in bed, the safety of comfort. Just like this diner, the safety of the cinnamon roll pancake shared amongst friends and quintessential diner coffee. No TV's, no music, no distractions from love and sustenance. You touch my leg, I want to break down and weep about losing Deb, but I refuse to jar your special day. Our breakfast needn't a reminder that this is all our fate, succumbing to disease and old age before we finish the things we started. Take care to enjoy every bite.

Grabbed a quick bite while waiting on work to be completed on my son's car. This is a true classic…read morediner. The food was excellent and we enjoyed the meal and watching all the locals come in. Wait staff were friendly and inviting. have to thank our server for recommending the cinnamon bun pancake which was to die for. Reasonable priced and a great meal was had by all.

Grilled cheese with Tomato and bacon

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" Life Begins With Coffee"

The Wild Goose

4.1(190 reviews)

Great food and great atmosphere…read more Friendly staff; Prices and appropriate. Thank you!!

Sat in the side by the emergency exit. It was a bit more quiet and easy to catch up with friends…read more Our server was great. Really attentive! They had one item pizzas for $8.00. Wow. For the beautiful stone oven baked pizza! I opted for their seasonal JOHN SMITH; shredded turkey, mashed potato, stuffing chunks. And cranberry drizzle. I didn't see / taste any gravy. It was interesting. Tasted good. I wouldn't order it again, BUT. I would definitely go back to try other pizzas!! The crust was perfect! I look forward to coming back to try other pizza here!! My friend got the pretzel sticks and they looked amazing!!! Definitely recommend Wild Goose!!!

The Wild Goose

Reuben Bites

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Inside

Chagrin River Diner

4.4(189 reviews)

Wow! This was absolutely terrific!!!!…read more Every single item we had was amazing. There is real effort being put forth in this Kitchen! Our server was awesome as well. Do yourself a favor and try this place out!

Stopped in today to grab a quick bite to eat and we got some delicious lunch from Chagrin River…read moreDiner. The service was quick and friendly and was helpful with my wife's gluten allergy. The ambiance of the restaurant is that of a corner bar/ breakfast spot. Highly recommend getting the fish fry. Super tasty!

Kitchen

Baked goods

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Redhawk Grille

3.6(346 reviews)

9.8 mi

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

The place was good. Really enjoyed the space being outside. For as big as the patio was, we were…read moreplaced at the far end away from the bar, music and sun. But service was quick and friendly, so no worries there. Food was good. Crab dip was amazing, try it, for the quality and the taste, I didn't mind the price. Big Reuben was okay, the bottom was soggy and it was a bit greasy. The battered fries are great though. Chopped salad with chicken was good, although the grilled chicken was overly charred and overcooked to dry. Finally one of the kids got the full size Mac and cheese while the other got small with steak. Not sure of the serving difference but it sure looked like the same amount to me. Patio 10/10 Service 10/10 Food quality 7.5/10

Ambiance is great. Indoor, outdoor and bar seating are all comfortable and clean. Service was…read morewonderful. We had an incredibly attentive waiter. While my friends loved their food (Buttonhole salad for one and Reuben for the other) my "Zapper" burger was just not good tasting. Bottom bun was completely soggy. The meat tasted off. Sadly, since I'm the reviewer, I'm giving restaurant a 3. If the burger had tasted good this would be an easy 4. The fries were crispy and great. I'd recommend they go with a different dill pickle provider as the pickle spear wasn't great either. Maybe next time I'll try the Tuna .

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Sol

3.5(252 reviews)

1.3 mi

Used to come for Brunch but came for dinner and that chimichurri steak is one of the best things…read moreI've put in my mouth. I am obsessed. I wish I had ordered two but my boyfriend ate it lol. I'll probably be here every Wednesday for steak night because my steak is not as solid as theirs. We came in at closing basically (sorry, friends) and had great service and even better food.

The service was slow, took over 30 minutes for our food to come out. The restaurant was not even…read morethat busy. Maybe 10 table at the most. So not sure why our food took so long. The server was friendly and pleasant. Food could be better. I got the jerk chicken. The chicken was good but the cilantro and coconut rice was mushy and lacked any taste of cilantro and coconut milk. The strip steak was good cooked just as ordered. The smashed potatoes were tasty and well done. The decor is nicely done but the plastic plates are tacky.

The bar .. not ready for service

Jerk chicken, plaintains, and rice

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Fun ambiance

Brown Barn Tavern

4.5(184 reviews)

12.0 mi

First and foremost, the quality of the food stood out…read more We started with water -- we don't drink out of plastic, so Hailey was kind enough to bring our table water in glasses. I also asked for a lemon wedge, not a slice, since you can't squeeze a slice. Next came our espresso martinis, one for each of us. We actually felt the bang for our buck -- strong, well-balanced, and worth every penny. For our appetizer, we shared the gluten-free BBT meatballs. It was delightful. Then our Cobb salads arrived, each with shrimp added. We requested a side of extra-virgin olive oil -- not a blend -- and the kitchen got it right. For dessert, we shared the cheesecake, minus the graham cracker crust because my friend is gluten-free. I would have preferred the kitchen plate it for sharing and provide dessert silverware with it, instead of us having to flag someone down. I'm also industrial seed oil free, and Hailey was attentive to both of our dietary needs throughout. The manager, Chris Nichols, stopped by to check in and ensure we were satisfied -- a clear sign the restaurant is customer centric. I actually thought Chris was the GM. Kudos to the general manager, Ben Lano, for inspiring great teamwork. Lastly, I give the ambience four stars, simply because we don't have a Michelin-starred restaurant in Ohio.

I got the brisket sandwich tonight and it wasnt great It was really dry and crunchy not at all what…read moreI was expecting for brisket. Everything else was amazing wings were really good and the pretzel my friend got a burger she really liked it. Staff and everyone were amazing and extremely friendly and helpful. The interior was amazing and cozy. I'll have to come back and try something else I really liked the Reuben egg rolls they had around Saint Patrick's Day

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Aaron F.

105

9 years ago

Waited 20 minutes for a table to be cleared off. It never happened so I left. There were 5 dirty tables that were never cleared off. Was not acknowledged. Never going back again read more

Dora D.

9 years ago

Wanted to try Waffle House for the first time, went in and there were 5 tables not bussed, waited for 10 minutes and no one cleared any of them so we left. Disappointed. read more

Jeremy F.

13 years ago

Great food and even better service everytime. They serve the best breakfast in town.

Ariana ..

10 years ago

Overpriced food. Standard service though.

AustPlayzツ ..

8 years ago

they dont have any pancakes :c

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