What an incredible evening at the Aviator Cleveland rooftop for the Patron Tequila Dinner…read more The multi-course dinner expertly prepared by Executive Chef Matt Koza danced in unison with incredible handcrafted cocktails containing Ultra-premium El Alto tequila (that elevated the flavors of every sip and bite) From the stunning rooftop views to the impeccable presentation and service, every detail felt intentional and luxurious. This wasn't just a dinner, it was an experience. The perfect blend of culinary artistry, premium tequila, and an atmosphere that felt both sophisticated and welcoming. Events like this are exactly why I love supporting Cleveland's food scene. If you have the opportunity to attend one of these specialty pairing dinners, don't hesitate. An unforgettable evening of exceptional food, creative cocktails, and elevated hospitality. Must attend the next one! #AviatorCleveland #PatronElAlto #ClevelandFoodie #TequilaDinner #ClevelandEvents #RooftopDining #FoodAndDrinkExperience #DateNightCLE #CLEFoodScene #LuxuryDining

I've been hearing about the "Aviator" for a long time and for one reason or another just never got…read morethere. Well we finally made it tonight. It is not what I expected. The facility is far bigger than I thought it would be. They have a central restaurant with multiple party centers on either side. It's a really BIG facility. New, modern, and quite attractive. With plenty of convenient parking. The wall of the restaurant that faces Cleveland Hopkins Airport is all glass. It affords you quite an impressive view of the airport and the planes landing. The staff we met was pleasant and efficient. Our server, Mina, did an excellent job all night. If there was a weak point, it would be the food. It was not bad (I'm trying to be kind); it was just uninspired, limited, and not really well prepared. Because they do not offer bread for the table our only option was to order the "Soft Pretzel". It arrived badly overcooked, crunchy not soft, and even boardering on burnt. The charcuterie board was OK, but uninspired. I ordered the "Lemon Chicken" which was a full half chicken in a reasonably good sauce. But the meat was dry and it came only with brussel sprouts (yuk!). My wife had the "Walleye" which she simply said was "okay"... oh well. Our guests weren't any more impressed than we were. I will say our coffee and "Pot de Creme" were very good... thank goodness. All in all, our overall experience was "meh"... just "meh". Sorry - really probably should be 3.5

I have been here so many times and love coming here during the summer for the patio and great food!read more

Gunselmans is a neighborhood tavern that serves great food. They have a outdoor patio…read more It's been in business since the 1930's. I've had many of the menu items over the years. Everything is awesome! The service is always friendly and attentive. Tonight I had the pierogi melt burger. The bun is 2 large pierogies. It had provolone cheese and grilled onions. It came with peppers and onions on saurkraut. I added mushrooms. Plus it came with a cup of smoky sour cream. It's definitely a place worth checking out. All

5 min from I-71 on Bagley, in Middleburg Hts…read more We originally visited for brunch and immediately wanted to come back and try the dinner menu. Both the brunch and dinner menu provide classic yet original dishes, such as Street Corn Fries and Birria Shepherds Pie.

The food here is really good! They have gluten free buns which made the bougie burger a really nice…read moretreat. I read the menu wrong and accidentally got crispy onions on my burger, not exactly gluten free- but they remade my burger, no drama. It was great! The fries with peppadew peppers were delicious. The wings looked great, my husband and friends all got them and they loved them. Service was good and friendly. The inside of the restaurant was cute too. We will go back!

So much more than a sports bar! We came here to see a friend's band play on a Saturday night during…read moreplayoff season. The place was packed, yet somehow we got seated immediately and served promptly! The waiter was friendly and gave us time to look over the menu, which included standard burger and wing fare alongside elevated dishes like fried meatballs and firecracker mac'n cheese! The playoff game ran into overtime, so the band started later than expected, but we were well attended to the entire time by the wait staff and enjoyed our meals thoroughly! The meatballs were crispy on the outside but soft and juicy inside. They were served with a trio of pickled items that complimented the dish nicely! The boneless wings had a firm texture and tasted like they had never been frozen. Not sure what brand they are using, or if they are house made, but they far exceeded expectations! We will definitely return, hopefully with friends and try the rest of their adventurous menu!

When you go to a slightly more posh version of a bar and pay $25+ a person, you would think the…read morefood and service would be at minimum passable if not good or great. And while our server was pleasant enough, they only brought out one of our meals and left the other two sitting in the pass for 15 minutes, only to have them come ask us how our food was when two of us were sitting there without our food. Mine was cold and flavorless and for the first time EVER, I sent it back. The whole vibe was just... Yeah. That. Just...just... This is definitely going on the "never going back" list. When we asked for a manager, he refused to come to the table. Not a good sign or customer service experience.

Always a relaxed visit...I typically meet my nephew (35 years old) for breakfast since it's about…read more1/2 way between both of our houses. It's about 5 min from CLE airport, off Brookpark Rd. We spill the tea over Long Island Ice Teas and Tito's/Cranberry for a couple hours. He always gets the Santa Fe Salad (extra dressing) but I usually try something different every time. MY FAVORITE DISH OF ALL TIME; Large Soft Pretzel with pulled pork, macaroni & cheese, and Coleslaw, all in the 3 spots of the pretzel

Stopped here with a group as the Aviator was our original destination for lunch but they were sadly…read moreclosed. Decorated nicely for the holidays. Since we were coming from different areas, this was the closest place for a quick lunch. We did get a table for 7 quickly but the service was slow. Our waitress was nice, but lacked attention to our table. The food was meh. Unfortunately, it arrived luke warm. Probably sitting and waiting too long. Tater tots were over cooked, sandwiches were just ok. The drinks were good, but delay in getting second round was after meal and we were given the check. Would have been good to have during meal. Also, no prices on the menu.... Odd. Won't be on my list to return. Ok for bar food, but don't expect hot food or good service.

Great atmosphere, beer, and food. Many options to choose from and the service was excellent.read more

My husband and I stopped for lunch since we took a day off together…read more I ordered from today's specials, the Bob & Martha (pastrami, corned beef, banana peppers, Swiss cheese, tomato, onion, & Cleveland's own Bergman's Ballpark Mustard on a Kaiser roll) with fries. I also asked for a side of 1000island dressing. My husband mainly came to taste what they have been brewing; He started with Sunny Vibes (seltzer) and rated it a 7 out of 10. He followed up with Kiwi Punch Hazy IPA, he rated it a 6.5. Lastly, finished off with Udderly Nutz Peanut Butter Milk Stout, he surprisingly rated it a 7 out of 10. We always have a great experience at this North Olmsted gem, located at the intersection of Columbia and Lorain.

Having a meal with Chef Mario and his team, on a recent weekend, has been a culinary highlight of…read more2025 (for us) in the greater Cleveland area! Tucked in the penthouse floor of a nondescript office building near the outdoor Fairview Mall complex...you navigate your way up the old, rickety elevator and around a couple of awkward corners to emerge in the kitchen of Mario's eclectic yet homey space. Getting a dinner reservation here is no easy task. It typically involves a series of text messages where you can determine when his schedule might allow for an opening for your party. Don't get discouraged as he's a very popular guy so it may be several months before you can find an open slot that meets your needs, but believe me...it is worth the wait! Pre-reservation (by a few days) you'll receive word of his chosen menu options during your visit where you'll be able to select from a variety of salad and soup options and then each guest may also choose their main dish from a variety that was larger than I'd expected for such a small operation. With seating for maybe 20 guests, when you arrive Chef Mario will greet you personally and then places you at one of his dining tables and the adventure begins! Drink orders are taken (only one red and one white wine option will be available), but feel free to bring your own spirits, wine, etc. As the meal began (and progressed), course after course of small bite plates are brought forward with a variety of tastes, textures, combinations and wild flavor mashups. I'm not going to recount each one, but every dish was truly unique and memorable. Interspersed with these "chef's choice" courses came our soup / salad choices and later in the meal our main dishes. My wife loved here burrata salad as well as her black squid ink pasta with lobster. I adored my seafood bisque and filet mignon cabernet. By the time the dessert courses arrived (yes, there was more than one!) it was getting hard to finish the dishes, but we soldiered on! In total, I think we were served nine or ten separate courses (many of which are small plate / bite style) with wine continuously flowing across this price fixe meal. It was a glorious feast in a very intimate atmosphere where you WILL get to know your table neighbors by the nature of of space layout and his intentions for communal meals. Run (don't walk) to make a reservation for this incredibly unique dining experience before Chef Mario decides to call it quits. We cannot wait for our next adventure there!

What a hidden gem! The food amazed us at an extremely competitive price range. I want to try more…read moredishes, but today we tried the carbonara, Florentine salmon, tortellini soup (the broth was especially noteworthy), and the burrata salad. The ambiance and decor were spot on. Everything was outstanding. We were seated quickly, no wait time. And Mario, our chef and server, is a delight to be around. I can see my wife and our families returning many, many times.

Perch dinner was delicious! Archie was a great waiter and bartender, very pleasant and friendly,…read moremade the best cranberry juice and Crown Royal Apple drinks Service was a 10. Fun atmosphere w/ good music. Will definitely go back when in Cleveland

The prices are reasonable the menue is variable. Katie the bar person is pleasant and Archie knows…read moreeverything about the busing

This location just opened a couple weeks ago. I watched them build it from the ground up. I usually…read morego to the one in Ridge Park Square and they are always packed and they're always LOUD and they don't even serve lunch. This one serves lunch BUT only on Friday, Saturday and Sunday though it's just as crowded and just as loud as the other one, it was well worth the wait. I ordered the herb chicken which came with two sides so I got a side salad and fresh vegetables. The wait is a little longer for this lunch than I anticipated because the salad arrived and I'm already done with it. They seem to have plenty of servers rushing about so we shall see. Chicken ultimately came out just a little bit overcharred but not burned so it was good and you know how you order mixed vegetables or fresh vegetables and they always give you broccoli and carrots where the broccoli is overcooked and the carrots are hard as rocks? It didn't happen here the broccoli was cooked to perfection and every single carrot was cooked and soft as it should be. had a great experience had great service and great servers and they have a lot of fun while you're dining they dance and they sing AS A GROUP. VERY AESTHETICALLY PLEASING. Was very glad to stop here for lunch. Everything was as perfect as perfect could be and since I dine out 4 to 6 times every single week I look for places that not only have great food, but have servers that give 100% to you as diners and about how they're treating you. Go here it was wonderful.

Greeted very kindly by host even though wait time wars 1 1/2 hours food was Worth the wait the…read morewaitress quickly took our order and came fairly quickly, much time needed with wife...

Went to Sofia's Kitchen for Valentine's Day with a reservation. We were seated pretty quickly after…read morearriving. We waited briefly near the bar. It is not really set up as a standing or social bar space, but the wait was short so it was fine. The menu is fairly small but has some interesting selections. It feels curated, though limited. Service felt slightly off throughout the night. Our waiter's style felt more casual than the setting called for. The tone and pacing did not fully match a Valentine's dinner atmosphere. It is possible they were overwhelmed by the holiday rush, which may have contributed. I ordered the ribeye rare. It came out closer to medium. The steak itself was decent, but not cooked to request. It was served directly on top of vegetables with very little open space on the plate, which made cutting into it awkward. I also ordered the crispy potatoes as a side because they were described as crispy, but they were not crispy at all. Additionally, the steak already came with potatoes, which was not clearly stated on the menu, and the waiter did not mention it, so we ended up with a duplicate side unnecessarily. The cocktails were good and probably the strongest part of the meal. We had a couple and both were well made. Overall, it felt like a 3.5 star experience. Not bad, but not memorable. It is possible Valentine's Day volume impacted execution. There were solid elements, but not enough to make it somewhere we would actively plan to return to.

Waiter did a fantastic job discussing the menu. Discussing how they made specials and certain…read moredishes. Nander two was one of the best drinks I've ever had. Dinner was amazing with the starter of the chickpea vegetables and mains of the pork chop and ribeye.