I love this hidden gem. The food never disappoints. The service is friendly and prompt. The overall…read morefeel of this takeout restaurant is great.

Great takeout place. Been looking for a good soul food spot and I've found it! The service was…read morequick and friendly. Food was fresh and delicious. The only thing that was ok was the corn bread. You're not coming here for the ambiance but for the tasty food. Will be coming back for sure!

Delicious fried catfish, collard greens and Mac and cheese. Sorry I was so greedy and ate it before…read moretaking a picture. It's a must try.

Food was pleasant to the eye, I asked for the food to be prepared with light sodium and it was…read morePerfect! I had a porkchop sandwich - whichvI loved; And the best fries in thee world. My mom had the pork chop dinner and was pleased beyond words! I highly recommend you to try this establishment, the food is Excellent!!! Can't wait to try more items on the menu.

Staff have always been very friendly and food is always excellent. Love the brisket and cornbread.read more

I would rate a 0 if possible…read more Service was great! The brisket was not eatable. ive Never seen a meat this dry.... I had to throw it away. I'm actually shocked they would serve this to customer.

Starting out with a clarification comment, you are eating inside a nightclub. I can't tell if it…read morestill functions that way or it used to be one, but that's the vibe. The photo they have on their page here is actually hilariously a computer generated rendering. The food was fine. Nothing special. The steak was so heavily (over) seasoned it was pretty salty to be honest. Nothing we had would make us come back just for that. Vibe wise, the music was hypersexual R&B and the bar wall was lined with TVs playing sports. Where Grille 55 shines is really the service. Your bill comes with 18% auto gratuity. For that you get to watch the entire wait staff sit at the bar on their phones and blow huge vape clouds into the dining room. I had to stand up and walk over to get my waitress because despite sitting 10 feet from me, she never checked on us once and we had waited at least 5 minutes for the bill.

A home is where the heart is -- and my visit to Grille 55 Downtown in Cleveland was the epitome of…read morefinding yourself in a home built on love, flavor, and joy, "in the heart of it all." What began as a hopeful attempt to try a recommended meal from a friend ended in a soul-enriching experience I won't soon forget. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted by a hostess who pulled off what I can only describe as a miracle of logistics and kindness. Despite an estimated hour wait, she managed to seat us in just ten minutes. She gracefully rearranged tables to accommodate my date. I regret not catching her name, because she deserves at least a bouquet, if not a plaque on the wall. The warmth continued from there. Our server, Raven, was more than helpful; she was an oracle of the menu. Each recommendation was delivered with a smile and the confidence of someone who knows greatness when she sees it, or rather when she tastes it. At her suggestion, we ordered the ribeye steak (cooked medium-rare), mac-and-cheese, fries, and yams. Let us begin with the ribeye steak. I don't throw the word perfect around lightly, but this steak? It was seasoned beyond perfection. Tender to the point of disbelief, it yielded effortlessly under the mere weight of a knife. The simple act of gliding it back-and-forth across the meat was enough to produce the most sublime bite. It was as if the steak had agreed, willingly, to be consumed. The sides sang backup harmonies in this meaty ballad. The mac-and-cheese was gooey, nostalgic, and shamelessly comforting. It was the kind of dish that reminds you of who you are and where you came from. The fries were crisp, golden, and wonderfully seasoned. They were a crunchy gift to the tongue. But the yams? No, no, no... these were not yams. These were Yum's -- yes, with an apostrophe, because they possessed the entire meal. Amidst all of this, we met Peppy, a busboy with the efficiency of a Formula 1 pit crew and the charisma of someone destined for greatness. He tidied with speed, answered our questions with grace, and added to the evening's warmth like a well-cast supporting actor. And then... there was Corey: the owner. The man. The myth. The legend. Corey didn't just greet us. He embraced us like old friends. Speaking with him felt less like meeting a restaurateur and more like catching up over Sunday supper. You could feel the love he had for his food, the joy in running his establishment, and the pride he has for his city of Cleveland. He treated us not as patrons, but as guests of honor in his home -- the heart of Grille 55 Downtown. The ambiance, the hospitality, the cuisine... all of it coalesced into an evening that felt less like dinner and more like a celebration. I arrived hungry. I left full -- not just of food, but of joy, comfort, and a satisfying hope in my soul. Would I return? Without hesitation. This wasn't just a dinner. It was a reminder that kindness, flavor, and community still exist, and sometimes, they come with a ribeye and a little bit of soul sprinkled on the side.

It was my first time at this location. I was there to pick up a cater order. I was in a bind and…read morethey were able to accommodate a small pan with 24 hour notice. There was a wait when I arrived which was fine. The Gospel music playing was exactly what I needed on this good Sunday afternoon. The spot was inviting. The worker knew why I ordered the pan and she whispered to me Im so sorry for your loss. I lost it and she just held me. It was like the best auntie hug. People dont have to be nice and I told her just that. She said God is good and I want you to have a good day. I ordered me a catfish snack pack to go and it was so good. The fries were nice and hot. Yall!!! I'll be back. Believe that!

Figured out they were of neck bones after they took my order so have to wait 7-10 days for a refund…read morefor that. Blueberry cobbler was soft and tasty. Liver and onions came with two sides. Sweet beets were, well, sweet and savory and tasty overall. Corn muffin was kinda hard but flavorful. The liver and onions had zero onions at all. It was smothered in a flavorful gravy and overall good but would've been much better with some caramelized onions anywhere. The coleslaw was unexpectedly delicious. Soft lettuce and yet crunchy cabbage mixed created a fantastic texture and it had almost a creamy dressing to it with great flavor. Yum! The entree was $15 which was pretty darn reasonable too.

First off, I must say, where they lack in marketing & advertising in regards to there store front…read morethat I completely missed last night (though I had my GPS on), they make up for with their name. Caught my eye because it said "fine-dining" in the name. Unfortunately, most businesses out here all close at 9pm & I wasn't really tryna go for fast-food. Needless to say, not being from the area, the name attracted me. I looked at some photos & was sold! We pulled up using my GPS & passed it because it was in a multi-unit building & it dark outside - around 10pm. (The sign is in faded, red lettering on a black background.) Circled around & almost passed it again. Lol. Went inside & it is just an empty lobby with a counter & a lit, digital sign above the counter. There is no seating here for a dine-in experience, though it is "fine dining." The ladies at the front were friendly & offered to take our order immediately. However, we did need a few minutes to review the menu & did have some questions regarding the menu. The ladies answered them, & we decided. They took our order & said it would be ready in about 45 minutes!! Longest wait I've ever had for some carry out! When every entree is served with Alfredo & then the rest of the meals is fries & fried chicken & shrimp, not to mention, no one else is in the lobby, I'm not sure why the wait was so long. Maybe they had a lot of online orders. Nevertheless, we left & came back in approximately 45 minutes. The lady at the front recognized my face, called me "sir," & handed me my food, & I was in-&-out in until 10 seconds. (Excellent customer service!) When we got home this is what our food looked like. (See photos.) Still looks delicious, but of course, not as vibrant & fresh lookin as the pictures online. (But that's almost everywhere, so it is what it is.) The fries were OK; the shrimp was BUSSIN BUSSIN!; I'm not a big fan of alfredo , but this alfredo was actually pretty good & didn't upset my stomach.... but the only thing I was really disappointed in was the chicken. It look GREAT!! Nicely fried, with cheese & parsley garnish for a wonderful presentation. Unfortunately, however, the chicken was super dry!! *Sad face.* that was probably either from over-cooking (that goes back to that 45 minutes!) or from sitting too long because our wait was overestimated. (I wonder if it came up long before we arrived back at the restaurant to retrieve our food. Overall, I would return because I believe this place has potential & we probably just came at the wrong time or on the wrong wait. But if they could somehow shave down the wait time & the chicken didn't come out dry, I'd probably give it 4 or 5 stars. ..From Florida, but next time I return I will try again & update my review.

I am 60/40 on this, I got the salmon Alfredo pasta, the pasta and Alfredo sauce was great. But the…read moresalmon was over cooked and very dry, I didn't eat the salmon. It comes with bread which was good. But unfortunately the salmon was a big turn off only because it was over cooked. We ordered through door dash and the food was still hot when it arrived which was good. The service was speedy from both the restaurant and door dash. Everything we ordered was accurate. The food looks just like the pictures online so what you see is what you will get, which is good!