Welcoming, welcoming efficient, crazy packed with a great wine and cocktail list, the servers are knowledgeable and friendly, offering suggestions and pairings. Service is quick, evenly spaced out appetite and entrees which is nice without being rushed. Having a reservation on a Saturday night is must. We came in ad s party of 4, thankfully we had reservations, the place was packed, the bar and restaurant were full. Once sat, our sever went over the cocktails and beer list, taking appetizer and shareable orders. Once the appetizers came out we put in for entrees and then dessert. Starting with the ceviche, incredible flavor with the tight touch of heat and citrus balance, almost made me wish I ordered 2 so I could have it as my entree as well. The chickpeas were perfectly seasoned with great texture. For our entrees we opted for the paperdale, house made, banh mi pork sandwich, a burger and the scallops. Everything was cooked perfectly, albeit the scallops were not so satisfying the mix of flavors were off for me, maybe it was the mushroom. We also had the white chocolate Jerry bread pudding, the perfect end to a meal, I'm a sucker for bread pudding. read more

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Westsiders has been on my radar for a while, and I'm so glad I finally made it in. The space is super cute, classy yet comfortable. It's the kind of place that works for a night out with the girls or a corporate dinner, and I love a spot that can do both. I truly enjoyed my pasta dish. I'm not even usually into mushrooms, but I definitely was here. The only downside was that the service felt a little slow. It wasn't a particularly busy night, so the pace was a bit surprising. Overall, though, it was a solid experience. read more

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This place is cute and was very busy. We had reservations at 815pm and were taken back a little after that to our table. We ordered food as soon as we sat down but seemed like it took forever to come out. Hamburger was ordered medium and came out completely rare Caesar salad with chicken was good but the lettuce seemed sour/not great Side dishes of shrimp were very good. Torn if I would come back here eat the food but the atmosphere was nice. read more

Came here for a group birthday dinner. I liked the Japanese noodle drink and scallops. Mixed reviews at the table with the pasta dishes just being okay. I wasn't overly impressed with the ricotta but i prefer it on the sweeter side read more

Westsiders - Scallops - Bars Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Food, staff and service were all outstanding. Their bartender Morgan is amazing, she was so busy but on the ball with everything. Food was amazing drinks were fantastic and such a great environment will always come back here. Chickpeas are to die for! As well as the whipped ricotta! read more

We stopped by Westsiders in Rocky River this past Sunday for brunch, located in the old Boca Taco spot. It's a great place to escape the summer heat -- cool, inviting, and with a laid-back atmosphere. The service was excellent, with staff who were friendly and attentive. As for the food, I went with the classic burger and fries, which hit the spot. My wife ordered the granola bowl with fresh fruit, which was light and refreshing -- a nice option for a brunch menu. So we also had some whipped Burrata cheese that was served with toast. Weird combo because as soon as the toast gets brought out, it's cold that eating with cold Burrata. I would maybe choose sub pita and veggies. My wife also thought the Burrata was quite garlicly I liked it. There was a decent selection of items to choose from, and while everything was solid, it felt like we just scratched the surface. This visit gave us a good first impression, but we definitely want to return during regular business hours to get a better feel for what Westsiders has to offer beyond brunch. Right now, it's a nice addition to the area, but I'm curious to see how it will set itself apart from other semi-upscale restaurants like Burntwood, nearby. Looking forward to seeing how it grows. read more

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Oh emmmm geeee. I love this place. This was our first visit and wow. Everything from the drinks, the atmosphere, the service- were spot on. Delicious food. It was cozy in there on a fall night. The drinks are "different " but delicious- my only complaint is that they don't serve their mules in a copper mug which really does matter. I am excited to go again. It was THAT good. read more

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I want to give 5 stars because the playlist and vibes of the restaurant are great, but the food was a bit hit and miss. We started with the meatball app and it was the star or the meal, made me regret not getting a pasta dish as my main because clearly they know Italian. But the ricotta app wasn't as much of a hit, it lacked a little flavor. For mains, my husband got the banh mi and it was huge and the roll alone was divine. I got the burger (it was ok, would get a pasta next time) and my girls got the buttered noodles. Good to note it's not the most kid friendly place, but we made it work! Heads up no high chairs and the only kids item is buttered noodles. read more

Westsiders - Banh mi - Bars Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

The drinks.... Wowza. Some of the best drinks in Cleveland. There is definitely a reason why westsiders made Cleveland's best new restaurant list. The food has depth, texture and eye appeal. Fantastic place read more

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This place has best food in rocky river. This place very quit nice music. Lots good pad seat. Very well read meune. Lots for very good food. Get you cash its amazimg. Lots good severs lots good cooks. One best dishwasher on planets the hero of one love. Place off hook food. Cook know how to keep up clean kitchen. Lots of clean bathroom . Lots out door seat summer. Lots good parking read more

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We tried the fried chickpeas- chutni punch. They were good We sat at the bar-our service was pretty good but not amazing The ambiance in the restaurant is very nice. Open but comfy I had the tagliatelle bolognese- it was excellent and hubs had the pork chop which he really liked Would definitely come back 3.75 stars read more

Westsiders - Pork chop - Bars Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Group of us came in for a family dinner to try this new entrant to the market, somewhat inelegantly located in a strip mall in RR. Attentive and professional server with good app suggestions had us off to a good start. Nice room with garage door style windows that opened for fresh air (and then closed because it was too cold...right away!). Menu is a little small and pretty aggressively priced -- this is suburban Cleveland, not Manhattan. Big portions, though. Caesar salad kind of disappointing (and no anchovies?!) - small and undistinguished. As for entrees: two pastas were well received. The airline chicken (I know it's the cut of chicken...but why do they call it that in a restaurant...has anyone, ever, said "I want the chicken prepared just like it was on that last flight ?") was literally twice as big as we had expected, if a little dry and a little bland. Scallop appetizer and entree both very tasty. Generally, everything was ok...but not life changing, and as I noted, entrees and drinks pushing the limits of pricing for a meal like this. read more

Lazy Sunday early afternoon, we decided to stop by Westsiders for lunch/brunch. I've been following them on social media for a while, and it seemed like the perfect time to finally check it out. The restaurant has a chic yet cozy vibe as you walk in, and we were greeted warmly right away. We chose to sit at the bar, where our server described the menu and featured cocktails. I went with the special omelette, which was outstanding--light, flavorful, and perfectly paired with their signature potatoes. My wife ordered the eggs Benedict, which she said was the best she's ever had. Overall, it was a wonderful experience--great atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. We can't wait to return! read more

Went to Westsiders on a Sunday, mid day/early dinner and this place did not disappoint! My friend and I ordered a few appetizers (free fried chickpeas tossed in ranch seasoning, the wings, and the whipped ricotta dip - all very good) and we each got an entree (her, a pasta dish with buratta on top & me, the burger) When I tell you the burger was one of the best burgers I've ever had, it truly was. Cooked to my liking, juicy, bun was crispy, caramelized onions were perfect, yum yum sauce was excellent. I mean 10/10. Service and environment was great as well! Will be back to try other menu items read more

Great place for a girls night. We went on a Sunday and while we had a reservation, we were one of only four or five tables. Our server was friendly and checked on us an appropriate amount of times. The prices felt slightly higher than they should be. Would go back! read more

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Love the style of this restaurant - the decor, the bar setup, the furniture...it's all very well put together and creates a beautiful upscale vibe especially for a fun boozy brunch on the weekend - highly recommend checking this place out for that! The food was very good and we really enjoyed the flavors - the potatoes accompanying the brunch dishes were delicious!! Our server was super friendly and attentive and we enjoyed the bottle of wine we had as well with our meals. Overall happy we checked this place out and will come back for a date night or to sit at the bar one time soon! read more

Westsiders - Chorizo sweet potato hash - Bars Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

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Made a reservation for three Friday night and I would recommend because it was full that night. Nice ambiance with colors of green that pair with the wood well. Seating in the main area is the best location and the booth was quite comfy. They do have some TVs for any major games that may be playing but I also enjoy their cooking shows they play on TV. Carrots and ricotta is a must! I loved the pistachios and the ricotta was so fluffy it didn't even taste like ricotta but more like salty whipped cream. Pork chop was a favorite, perfectly cooked and juicy with the cream sauce being a highlight making it a perfect bite. Cauliflower steak came with excess hummus for those hummus lovers. Pasta was large and not too oily or rich which I appreciated. I love the combination of mushroom and broccolini. Wasn't a huge fan of the stuffed peppers mainly because they weren't what I was expecting. I'm used to large peppers with more meat and this was rhetorical opposite. I wasn't lean more towards an Italian take so the smoky sauce it was in confused me a bit but overall the dish was still good. read more

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Super creative drinks and a delicious burger. The margarita was so interesting and light. Fresh fruity flavors and it could definitely be dangerous. Bartender was super nice and the inside of the restaurant was gorgeous. Tiramisu martini was incredibly inventive and really tasted like it. read more

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Went to westsiders for brunch on a whim and was so impressed! Our server Alex was so sweet and also gave great recommendations on the drink and food menu. Ended up picking something I normally wouldn't based on her recommendation and it was one of the best brunch hash meals I've ever had! The drink menu is a great size with plenty of options. Wish it would have been busier in there on a Saturday at noon for brunch because they deserve it! read more

Westsiders - Whipped ricotta - Bars Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

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I really wanted to like this place, but I found it to be very average. We all like the wings, but when I went around the table asking if people like their entrées, the only people who really had great things to say were those who had pasta. Pork chop got a shrug, salmon got a shrug, my hamburger was tasteless. I do need to acknowledge that the cocktails were well received. Maybe this review would've been helped by a more warm server. Ours was noncommittal and nearly cold. I don't think we even saw a smile. The ambience is pretty cool, but unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the vibe. The biggest perk to this restaurant is that you can cross the street and have Mitchell's for dessert. read more

This restaurant offers a unique blend of casual elegance, creative cuisine, and top notch cocktails. The interior of Westsiders features warm wood tables, sumptuous leather-wrapped booths, and reclaimed Art Deco-era panels. The setting is perfect for a relaxed evening out or a special occasion. The menu rotates with some constant staples. The house whipped ricotta is a no brainer starter with its smooth savory taste. The French toast sticks were a little too fried for my taste. The seared tuna with the garnish was equally tasty as it was attractive to the eye. The Pavlova is a perfect finish for a dining experience at Westsiders. The smoke show cocktail with its mezcal base is a not miss cocktail for smoky cocktail lovers while the Amaro Hit Chocolate is a seasonal holiday cocktail that sets the mood. Paired with excellent service, my experience has left me craving to go back. Can't wait. read more

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Alex handled our party of 12 seamlessly. She recommended the carbonara, a rich, peppery flavor blast that did not disappoint. All entries and apps were flavorful and expertly prepared. She also knew her way around the booze book, suggesting cocktails and wines that paired with the food. This was a wonderful outing. read more

new upscale sports bar esque spot in Lakewood. The space itself is beautiful, it got a little Loud st times but overall a fun atmosphere. Would definitely make a reservation, it got busy during dinner time. The drinks were great! They have seasonal ones as well as classics cocktails. The food was hit or miss. The ricotta dip and mushroom pasta were delicious and would get these again! However the butternut squash pasta was way too salty to be enjoyable and the cacio e Pepe potatoes were dry and lacked flavor. Overall a good new spot for drinks read more

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I've been here twice now and liked it enough to make reservations for my first Mother's Day (the day before the holiday). We made it with at least a week's notice, but hours before our reservation was set to begin, we got a message via OpenTable saying they don't have high chairs. Sorry, but... wtf? This is a chill, laidback-vibes, family-friendly-seeming restaurant in a strip mall area of the suburbs. And they... don't have high chairs? AND couldn't tell us with any more advance notice than that? We could've made do and brought out travel folding chair for our 11mo son, but on principle, we switched our reservation elsewhere -- which was pretty disappointing given that I'd picked this spot for my first Mother's Day ever. Cool. I'm sure I'll be back to Westsiders for future happy hours or brunches. Their food is perfectly good, and I like the atmosphere. But I'm pretty ticked, in general, and other parents should know in case they're considering making reservations here, too. read more

My fiancé got reservations for Valentine's Day and we had the best experience! We shared the truffle buffalo chicken wings and asked if they were selling the sauces, they were incredible! I ordered the lobster Mac and cheese and would order that every time we go back and he got the duck and waffles which was so tasty! Absolutely recommend for a great date night! read more

1st time at Westsiders, it was good, not great. I ate at the bar, Bartender was very attentive, gave me a small pour of wine on the house as it was the end of the bottle and they ran out of what I was drinking so that was very nice. I ordered the bolganese pasta which had good reviews, it was pretty good, pasta was a bit to overdone, and I expected it to be more meaty, but the flavor was good. It was the meatballs I thought were terrible, so dense, they were so tough I could barely get a knife through without some effort, and I believe they were pan fried as well so even the outside were just way over done. read more

I went here a while ago and had a very strange experience. My husband and I had a spontaneous night out and we'd heard a lot of good things about this place. We arrived around 5p and the place was basically empty, but the host said "we can seat you, but you'd only have about an hour to eat because we have a lot of 6p reservations." What kind of restaurant turns away customers based on that? Don't open early if you can't accommodate walk-ins! Against my better judgement, we stayed and had a very unremarkable meal. The service was slow, despite them seeming like they wanted to be rid of us at the start. We only ordered entrees and cleared out by 5:50p. Will absolutely never be back. read more

What a gem! Great vibes and a beautiful space. The food is exceptional, especially the homemade pasta, the steak, and the half chicken. I have had the chicken half a dozen times now - it's truly addictive - such amazing flavor. The cocktails are some of the most creative and flavorful I've had in CLE. Don't sleep on this place! One of our new go-to spots!! read more

I really liked the chickpea appetizer, it was fried chickpeas. The ricotta bread is interesting, liked the ricotta dip and the bread was grilled slices of bread. The steak was good with asparagus and potatoes. We did not care for the mushroom pasta though. Service is very attentive and in point. Nicely decorated, with a brownish black color scheme. The patio is nice. It was not loud as others commented at 6;00 on a Saturday. read more

Westsiders - Chickpea appetizer and ricotta bread appetizer - Bars Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Incredible and creative cocktails! Friendly, efficient service. Tasty food, not a vast menu but what've I've had has been delicious. Everything had a detail or aesthetic to it - love! read more

What a pleasant surprise. We came here with some ambivalence after reading some Yelp reviews, most of which felt the portion sizes were minuscule. Not sure how much food these people need, but these were very typical. Entrees were uniformly delicious, different and exciting. As we lest on an inconspicuous Wednesday, the place was packed with I don't think there was an empty table aside from the one we just left. Give this place a try! It was excellent. read more

Dinner, 8/15/25, from about 7-10pm I arrived late to my party, and they were all 2 drinks ahead of me. The server (I never caught her name, but I told the brand new manager that she was fantastic, and here is why:) immediately asked what I wanted. I asked what was on draft and she KNEW without looking (seriously that is such a big thing and most people don't get why). I ordered a Summer Shandy, and it was in front of me within 2 minutes. I finished it within two minutes and she was grinning at me when I asked for another. I told her I was catching up, and she nodded. The next round took a bit longer to get to me. I joked at the server that her bartender was icing me. She didn't get upset or flustered or offended. She smiled, caught the vibe, explained CHEERFULLY in one sentence that they were busy and returned to the table a couple of minutes later with TWO SHANDIES. She quipped, "these should keep you happy for a bit," and went on to help the rest of our table of 11. Pic related:*Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, Daniel Cormir screaming in absolute ecstatic joy. Jpg* This was the biggest freaking W in table service I have seen since before covid. Serving food right is like having a license to steal. This server was attentive without being annoying, cleared empties promptly, and pulled help to run food Like A BOSS. Also, every food runner was cheerful and visibly invested in their work. They were all helping this lady turn this huge table. We went over 20% for her. She was great. The only downside was the food price. It was good, but overpriced. No hamburger should cost $20 ever. I saw on the menu that they had a vegan cauliflower steak for $22 and I thought that was ridiculous. BUT: did I mention the great service!!!??? The dining room was cozy, and it was crowded, but not cramped, and they had great shade against the evening sun coming in the windows. It was crowded, but the noise level was just right. Give this place a try! read more

I can't rate on my food here, seeing as I gave them three strikes before I even sat down, then left. In a word: pretentious. I like a more chill, relaxing, authentically kind, warm, welcoming vibe. And this place was DEFINITELY none of those! They blocked off an entrance to the large parking lot and claimed the whole thing for themselves. I'm sorry but how crowded do they think they're going to get ? Then we came at lunch with no reservations and they said "well idk where we'll put you" and whispered to each other. Like that's fine like we don't mind waiting, but how about just telling us there's a wait instead of treating like that and looking down on us. Then it was after 12:00 and they were still serving brunch. Lol I had eaten breakfast hours ago (jeez how late do people sleep in!) and I was ready for LUNCH! It was the afternoon, after all. So we just decided this experience was already off to a horrible start, so we left. read more

I like the ambiance of the restaurant. The lighting, decor and color are just right for this location. However, I'm not a fan of the music selection as it didn't set the right mood for this type of dining setting. Everything tasted great, but the portion was quite small! We got 5 thinly sliced seared tuna for $16. That's steep! The roasted beets was yummy but not sure if I'd order again for $13. I personally liked the bolognese but wish the portion was a bit bigger for $25. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente. Glad we went with the orange cake as it was yummy. The affogato helped seal our dinner. There was a bit of miscommunication with our service, but the manager quickly addressed it. Our server was friendly and prompt. Food came out timely and was delish. Overall, it was a great experience. The only downside is the portion size. While I understand their rent isn't cheap here, the portion is just too small to justify the price tag. For that reason, I'm deducting 1 star. read more

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Fantastic restaurant! The food was delicious. I have to be gluten free and the server was very knowledgeable. I tried their salmon on a bed of steamed greens, covering with an amazing butter sauce. I really felt it was the most delicious salmon I've ever eaten. Everyone else at our table loved their food too. Especially those who ordered the scallops. Really can't say enough good things about our experience. Service was quick and efficient. The restaurant itself has been redecorated beautifully. We can't wait to return here! read more

Dynamite! This place is killer, from the food, to the service, to the vibes. One of our absolute local favorites!

Food could have been better, especially for the price that you are paying. The whipped ricotta tasted like it came from a container. Meatballs were nice and flavorful. The servers are extremely kind and attentive which I appreciated. Once again didn't care for the food but the staff are great. read more

Stumbled upon this gem while house hunting in The area. The ambiance was amazing. Great place for date night and loved the decor and dim lighting. The server, Ashely, was on point. She gave us great tips for sharing appetizers for our party of 4, was well versed in the drink menu and dinner selection. The food was delicious and truly hope to be back very soon. read more

This restaurant will be added to our list of places to visit regularly. It has it all--nice setting, good food and great service! read more

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We were happily surprised by this place! It took a little while for our server to come to our table but once he did he apologized very sincerely and then turned out to be one of the best waiters we've had in a while. Personable, easy to talk to, helpful. Took the time to walk me through gluten free options on the menu and although they don't have gluten free bread, they DO have a fabulous gluten free bun. So if you're craving a good burger -- this is your place. I also dipped the burger bun in our whipped ricotta app which was very yum! Looking forward to coming back. read more