Very good! Service was great. Food was fast and hot. Would definitely come back ! Loved the setting, very clean. read more

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Been here twice now. I'm an east-sider and don't really make it this far west of Cleveland very often, but after taking a couple of group classes in Elyria over the past couple of months, a small group from our class wanted to eat somewhere other than the mundane national chain staples. The first time I found Black River Tavern, I had no idea it was set on a golf course. The restaurant itself is very casual, but elegantly casual. The food: awesome! I got a burger. The burger was great, but the fries were the highlight. Reasonable prices and friendly staff! So the next time I was out there for the class, I suggested we go again! We enjoyed it just as much. And the next time I'm out that way, I certainly wouldn't hesitate to go again. Great place to relax, have a meal, some drinks, and hang out with friends! read more

We love it here. Service, food & views were wonderful. What more can you ask for? The ambiance is very romantic.

Don't come here if you want your child fed. Came here for an event where I ordered salmon for my child. Got the kids meal. Asked for one of the extra salmon. Manager said my kid is stuck with the chicken tenders she doesn't want. So yay. Well anyways don't come here if you want your kids fed. Well I'm off to find something for my hungry kid to eat read more

Highly recommend the Smoked Gouda Spinach Fondue and Chicken Francaise! Beautiful atmosphere too.

Great food! On a slow weeknight we decided to take our family out to eat. The kids had anticipated ordering pizza but the oven was not working. They ended up ordering the kids meals which enjoyed. For around $7 the portions were really great. The sandwiches come with fries (and they are delicious) or you have the option to upgrade. We tried a side salad and the truffle fries and both were very good. The burger was a good size and the steak sandwich was really filling. read more

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Frustrating service for really mediocre food. Slow wait staff that clearly do not want to be there.

Our meal was delicious! Highly recommend, Katie, our server! The menu is diverse with a variety of options.

The visit for dinner was amazing. Our server was sweet and attentive and the new manager stopped by to make sure everything was to our satisfaction. 5 Brenda read more

Absolutely fabulous! 5 STARS! Our party of 5 dined here for lunch on a weekday. Everyone's meal was delicious and tasty. We ordered the lobster tater tot's, burger with fries , chicken wrap, assorted specialty salads and sandwiches. The fries were so unique and delicious. Our server was top notch and very welcoming. We enjoyed the hand crafted table tops and atmosphere. I highly recommended this restaurant/tavern. read more

We tried this place out last Saturday for the Browns playoff game. We wanted to go out to see the game out but didn't want to go to a bar. We ate at the bar here which was a good option as we had it to ourselves. We ordered the onion rings as a side to share, the mushroom Swiss burger, and the club sandwich. Everything was very good. We had a few cocktails as we ate too. Made well. We ended up bringing food home for leftovers. Big dining room, nice bathroom, and virtual/simulated golfing. Definitely want to come back soon! read more

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Recommend by hotel. Wow, great food, cool bar and no fighting for a seat. Worth the short drive from our hotel, drive by Texas Roadhouse and go here! read more

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Solid 4.0. We had the huge portion - Lobster Roll/ Onion Rings and the 3 Chicken Tacos. The lobster roll was large and filling, needed a bit more lobster. Flavor was dulled by other ingredients. Onion rings were crispy and breaded properly. The chicken tacos were excellent. We also had the pretzels ( 3 pretzels seems a little skimpy ) the cheese dip Was excellent We wrapped up with 2 fried chicken sandwiches and their Curley steak fries. The kids loved this. This was our second visit. The menu is big enough the I will return for third meal. Also FYI , Pizza looked great. read more

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Everything was perfectly cooked. It was just so delicious. I was so surprised by how good it tasted. The sauce was really amazing and good ,the noodles were so thin, and it all came higher than expected. read more

5- service (Savannah is the BEST!) 5- cleanliness 5- food (firecracker shrimp, prime rib, brunch, it's ALL good!) We LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! In summer, they open the sunroom wall of windows. Cozy during winter. Small pub feel with separated dining areas. The brunch is great!!! Saturday Prime Rib- Awesome! We have yet to have something from the menu we didn't like. Savannah is an absolute dream as a server/bartender. Tip her well! Fast service. There are also golf simulator private areas for groups and a pro shop for golfers. I hate to post a good review here because now the secret will be out about how great this place is. read more

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The dining are is very cozy and quiet no matter where you sit you feel a sense of privacy. We sat along the wall in the booth and later a family sat at the huge table but we couldn't hear them & it was not loud at all. Our waitress, Heather was so friendly, and attentive. We both ordered the steaks - I had Strip Steak, Mashed Potatoes and seasoned Asparagus and my guest had the Flat Iron Steak and Rosemary Truffle Fries. Both Medium Well. The food came out to order. We also ordered from the bar. I had a house Margarita w/Patron and it was absolutely delicious! We were so into the aesthetic, I completely forgot to take a picture of the food! -Hands down great place! Great customer service! I will absolutely go there again. I definitely recommend! Also, pulling in to the golf course was a nice sight to see as well, definitely a vibe. read more

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Best Long Island and cold beer! Lobster tots are amazing! Prime rib is extremely fatty, overcooked and tasteless. Friend took two bites and sent the entire meal back. The manager Amira, only took 50% off when she sent the entire meal back. read more

Food was very tasty tasty. Music is great. Service super nice and was patient with my dad's jokes. read more

Black River Tavern - Bars Near Me - Elyria, Ohio

I watched our food sit on the window for 45 minutes while our server talked the entire time. Many other people complained about this while I was waiting. My food came out completely cold along with everyone else's at my table. The menu selection was excellent and the ambience was lovely. If only the service would get better. read more

Two was for casey mostly. This is food service central. Two scotch eggs for $14. Not good. Squid fries were odd. My chicken francais was not good. Food arrived with my lemon sauce skinned over. No color or flavor to speak of. My wife's brisket sandwich was embarrassing. Dry, thin slices. Was not even close to being a $17 sandwich. It was dead when we got there. Like no one there but us. Casey tried but food was not good. Took forever for a Moscow mule that had little booze in it and an elderflower martini that was more like a margarita. Sad thing was, it was my pick for the night. Never again. Cannot recommend at all. read more

Went to the Easter brunch and it was fantastic. The food was amazing. The price was reasonable.

Food is great service is very friendly and the waitress was very knowledgeable. Love looking at at the golf course and watching the players would go back again and again. read more

Update: We went two weeks ago. Much, much better. The manager is running things very differently and everything is improving. Give it a try. read more

I ordered the ultimate cheesesteak. One of the worst sandwiches I've ever had. The meat was grissiley, overcooked, under seasoned and fatty. 1/3 of the meat had to come out of my mouth and into my napkin. When I voiced concern to the manager her response was." that's prime rib meat and that's the way it is. Prime rib has fat." Well, thank you for the heads up. I definitely won't be ordering your prime rib either. On another note, the wife had the salmon and it was good. Flavor was good and it was cooked correctly. The waitress/bar tender was nice. Did not take any pictures because I was too disappointed. Won't be heading back soon. Quality has gone down hill. read more

We had a surprise birthday party here and everything was excellent. The table of 7 enjoyed drinks (chocolate martinis, wine spritzers), and appetizers (meatballs, pretzels). The entrees came out quickly (flatbread pizza, iron steak, lobster crusted cod, beet and arugala salad, butternut squash ravioli, chicken francaise, and a massive burger). All of the food was great, service was friendly and responsive. We look forward to the warmer months when the patio is open and we can watch the golfers on the Nicklaus Designed Golf Course. Great value, a little fancy, but comfortable and welcoming. read more

We were celebrating a family members birthday...there were 14 people, which includes 5 children. Nice place..but I think they may have been severely understaffed. Which I get is a common problem now. And I think our server was a bit overwhelmed...too much for her. She was very sweet though. Never got our ice waters, drinks took approx 20 min. Kids food was put in first, with appetizers, buy most came out with the rest of the table, that had been put in later. Took over an hour for our food. So for drinks, appetizers, and dinner....put in after each other...we were there for 3 hours. And it wasn't even busy. We were just very disappointed. Had higher expectations. Won't be going back. read more

Under staffed today (way of the world now) so slow but every one was nice and the food was very good read more

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Good food and service! Enjoy dinner with snack of the golf balls going in electronic driving range

Margarita 5/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Food 2/5 The golf course and clubhouse offer a classy and welcoming atmosphere while the tavern has a more rustic feel. Our server, Ricky, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the food, drinks and general local area. My margarita was fantastic! Our food took far too long to arrive, at least 45 minutes and wasn't anything spectacular. They were out of a few menu items but our table settled on a burger and pasta primavera. Burger was cooked to order and the pasta had a decent mix of vegetables. read more

Menu online doesn't match what's in the restaurant. Menu in the restaurant doesn't match what's actually available. What you order may not actually be what comes out (which is fine for adults but less fine when a toddler is expecting "smiley fries."). Food was fine, a bit under-seasoned. Service was terrific and very friendly though. read more

Came back for lunch two days in a row. We love the view and the ambient. The food here is exceeding our expectations! They are so delicious and the chef puts unique flavors in every dish I've tried so far. Five star recommendation: the Firecracker shrimp, lobster bisque, crab sliders, and wicked cookie a la mode! Those are by far my favorite dishes! read more

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Good service. Great food. Found that I could bring my dog outside. Beautiful setting. Relaxed golfers too. Local chaos!

Was surprised by the venue. Great pub like atmosphere elegant enough for a glass of wine or beers. Had the lobster pots. Never had tater tot's with a bisque and loads of lobster on top. Was good and filling. Wife had the salmon and I had the steak. Will go back. read more

Black River Tavern is a great venue and very nice to sit outside with a view overlooking the golf course! You can also eat inside for a different feel of ambiance. They have a different special each night Mon - Thurs with Monday night being $11 steak night. So be sure to make a reservation so you can avoid an hour wait. read more

Months ago I ordered over $70 in food via the website. I never received the food due to delivery and menu issues. (I was told the online menu wasn't correct and there was no one that could deliver the food). I called multiple times, spoke with multiple managers, (one even told me to call grub hub - even though I ordered food and delivery off of black river taverns website) and was told I would get a refund. I I was informed the owner had to do something on their end for a refund. Guess what?!?! Refund never came. I will never order/eat from here again. Honestly, I wouldn't even give it a 1 star, but I had to at least choose 1. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Had Father's day dinner here and everyone loved their food! I had lobster bisque and a BLT chicken salad. The lobster bisque is now imo the best in Cleveland tied with pier w. So so so good and only 8$! Drinks were good as well. Got a watermelon mint martini that was yummy! I will definitely be back the whole menu looked great! read more

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Ask for cod sandwich there out of it really Covid is over and there out there fritters there still making theme it's been 2 hours and this was on new day Cleveland really David mose man it was soo disappointment sorry too say oh waited for r food for over an hour and half and it still never came out I was hungry manger comp drinks next round really we just left so it's probably a hit and miss place we hit at a miss‍‍‍ read more

Our dinner plans fell through and Yelp led us to Black River Tavern, where we were greeted by a friendly hostess who gave us a seat with a view. The Tavern is a really nice space on a beautiful golf course. The menu looked great and we were excited to try their food! I started with a huge and beautiful wedge salad. I'm not a big ranch fan, but their homemade Romano Ranch is really delicious. Excellent salad, I couldn't believe the huge portion. My husband started with a bowl of Lobster Bisque soup that may as well have been served in a sink. Huge bowl! He said it was also good. For dinner, hubby got the El Scorcho burger- nice and spicy but not overpowering. It was a drippy mess, but cooked well and very fresh. I enjoyed my Chicago Beef Sandwich too. Very messy, but great flavor. I love that they source as much as they can locally. It was a great menu. But now we have to talk about the service. We ordered iced teas and she didn't bring any sweetener. Okay, this is the kind of place where you have to ask. I asked, and she made several laps around the restaurant before I got them. I was pretty thirsty and it was frustrating to have to wait for my beverage. Our server dropped off our starters and that was the last we saw of her until the end. When she dropped off the salad I said 'oh I will probably need another dressing for this' and she never brought it, so I couldn't finish my salad. She never refilled our drinks. She never asked husband if he wanted another cocktail. She didn't make sure our salad/ soup was satisfactory. Someone else brought our food out and then nobody checked on us. Thankfully, everything on our order was correct, but I would have actually had to get up and go find someone if we needed anything else. She finally returned well after we were finished. She never asked how everything was and didn't apologize for being absent for over 30 minutes. We asked for a box and a side of dressing for my salad, as well as the check. Getting the check took quite some time and getting the box and dressing took even longer. I also heard the table behind us complaining that she never refilled their beers or stopped back. Sadly, the lovely setting, good food, and ample menu aren't enough to get us to come back. The service was so bad, our tip reflected it. I felt really horrible doing so, but when you offer only poor service and are unapologetic about it, the tip you were working for really isn't yours. read more

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One of my favorite southern dishes is Shrimp & Grits and this happens to have a twist! I'll definitely be back when it gets hotter outside! read more

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I golf in a weekly league here with 3 other guys & we always stay after for a couple of beers & food. I'd guess we spend about $500/month here. Throughout the summer service has been acceptable at best & many of my friends have been turned away for not having reservations even though the place is nearly empty. I understand staffing issues but it just seems counter-productive to turn business away. Anyways, I have ordered the same Signature Burger for $13 nearly every week this summer. This week, no different. Until I get the bill. I notice it's $34 & assumed my friends put their beers on my tab while I went to grab my wallet, no big deal. While finishing my beer I notice she charged me $20 for the burger & ask about it. Her response was quite rude, told me she doesn't pay attention to food prices & the burger she corrected me on the name is no longer on the menu. I get it, things change but when you give me the name of the burger, that's no longer on the menu, you would think you'd give me a heads up that it's no longer on the menu. Or, at the very least, maybe apologize for a 54% price increase on something I've ordered from you weekly all summer. My friends & I will take our post-golf $500/month elsewhere. -Corey Evans approves this review read more