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

Celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary called for something simple, yet memorable--and The…read moreAviator delivered exactly that. We dropped in for Happy Hour, looking for cocktails and a few bites, and were immediately struck by the well-appointed space. The runway views at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport added an unexpected layer of entertainment--watching planes take off and land while toasting 14 years of marital bliss felt like the perfect backdrop. We started strong with a French 75 and an Old Fashioned--both expertly crafted, but that Old Fashioned? Smooth, balanced, and memorable enough to set the tone for the entire evening. Wednesday happens to be Wing Day ($2 whole wings), and we took full advantage. We sampled Buffalo, Sweet & Tangy BBQ, Lemon Pepper Dry Rub, and the undeniable star of the show: Garlic Parmesan. Each had its own personality, but that Garlic Parmesan was simply elite. Service was impeccable--Emily was attentive without being intrusive, making sure our experience flowed as effortlessly as the cocktails. Speaking of which, round two brought a Cosmo alongside a repeat of that Old Fashioned...because when you find the right note, you stay in that key. For food, we shared the French Dip Baguette--shaved prime rib, provolone, horseradish aioli, and au jus done right--and paired it with the Mega Crunch Fries, elevated with sea salt, rosemary, and a light truffle oil drizzle. Simple menu items, executed with intention. We closed the evening the same way we began--together, with one final round of Old Fashioneds. A Happy Hour well spent. A celebration well honored. A 14-year journey still taking off.

My husband and I ate here today. OMG the best hamburgers ever. The taste of the sauce and all…read morethe other toppings, it came together perfectly. It was very busy because of the $10 burger, but our waitress from the bar area was amazing. We will return!! Robin F

Went with our daughter's to enjoy one of the CLE Burger week specials at 5:45PM. Stood at bar for…read morean hour and were eventually told there was no silverware, menus and the kitchen was asking staff to no longer seat people. Then when sharing our frustration was told that is was 2h to closing and that due to being short-staffed, apparently we were asking a lot for to be seated as a "large party" after a busy weekend. We were at that moment told a table was available. We ultimately paid the bar tab and left to have dinner at Nuevo Acapulco. Guess we need to be sure to arrive earlier than 3h before closing next time.

Great patio for summer outings. Food was excellent. Try the Cajun brown sugar wings, best wings…read moreI've had. Also the shrimp tacos and smash burger are Amazing!!! Very friendly staff.

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.

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.

We were visiting Cleveland and decided to grab a to go order. Upon arrival, the parking lot was…read morepacked. There was a live band performing from 5-8 and they must've been great. For the amount of people in the establishment, our order was prepared quickly. I ordered a Plain Jane hamburger and French Fries. I like my burger medium well. It was just over medium but still very tasty. The Fries remained hot. It was a good hamburger and if I'm ever there again I'd definitely go back.

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

Visited this tavern with a friend who I was catching up with on a packed Saturday. I tried the…read morepeanut butter and jelly burger with added bacon and pepper jack cheese under the advisement of my server. That burger did not disappoint and was very unique but yet delicious. If I am ever in the area again I would certainly come back and have this delicious burger again.

Fat Head's in North Olmsted never disappoints! The food was absolutely outstanding, with generous…read moreportions and everything cooked perfectly. The service was just as impressive--our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. The atmosphere is welcoming and fun, making it a great place to grab dinner with family or friends. The beer selection is excellent, and the staff was happy to make recommendations. It's clear they take pride in both the quality of their food and the overall customer experience. If you're looking for great food, fantastic service, and a relaxed atmosphere, Fat Head's is definitely worth a visit. We'll absolutely be back!

Great place to eat and drink. Great Staff !!! Good Atmosphere. Beer and food are so good and great…read moreselection.

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!

This lives up to all hype! Mario is a genius and this was the most wonderful dinner. There are…read morerules for dinner. I am not sure about lunch. So take this for dinner. You call or text and make dinner reservations. He tells you the time. A week before he texts you the menu and you choose a salad or soup and the entree. The rest is left up to his whim. We started with red or white wine. Basic wine. If you want something else bring it. Mario provides you with antipasti, bruschetta, and other light bites. Delicious and all different. All expertly hand crafted. You then get your soup or salad and some homemade bread. We got pepperoni roll. Then you get your entree. Even though you have already feasted on a number of small dishes. The entree can be pasta, steak, lamb, veal, chicken. You choose. It comes to your table because you ordered it a week before. I got the veal sambiocca. And my partner got the pasta primavera. Pasta is not cream based but tomato based with a ton of veggies. Fresh with herbs too. The veal was tender with cheese and prosciutto in a butter wi e sauce. Amazing. In between courses Mario comes by and makes sure you're ok and tells you a story or about the dish. It's very pleasant and gentile. You feel like you're in Italy. But you are in Rocky River. Dessert was a mascarpone pie with a strawberry purée. Light and delicious. The whole meal was light. You did not feel like you were too stuffed but, I didn't eat till 3p the next day. Mario's son waited on us and otherwise he is pretty much chief cook and bottle washer. It's all good and fun and delicious! It's a small 18 seat restaurant. So that's why only by reservation. It's in a non de script office building. You take a rickety elevator to the P or penthouse. Then you will have a fun time in Italy. The saddest part is that now I discovered him, he will be retiring at the end of the year. Bring cash. You can pay cards but not sure if you will get a surcharge. This is not cheap. Plan to spend over $150 for 2 people, not including tip. Well worth a special occasion. We will be back! Made reservations for next month.

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

Finally got around to trying the newer North Olmsted Texas Roadhouse location and I must say that I…read morewas really impressed by this location. Even though we went on a VERY busy Saturday evening, we were seated after only a 5-10 min wait time and our server Devin had stellar service. The ambiance was that of the typical TR. I could be wrong but I feel like there was much more seating available than at the other location on ridge which may have attributed to us being seated so quickly. (Also want to mention that there was ample parking at this location as well). Our food was amazing and everything was made to our liking. Glad we tried the twisted mozz sticks. The breading was so flavorful. We will definitely be back to this location

I absolutely love Texas Roadhouse. This was my first time at this location and this is definitely…read morethe location I will coming to everytime. Upon entering we were greeted and chose to sit at the bar. The service was quick. The staff was extremely pleasant and attentive. The place looked clean and as always the food was fantastic. Personally, I have never had a bad meal. I will definitely be back.

BEAUTIFUL PLACE…read more Wow, the architecture in there I really like it. I took some pictures. I think they will show up at the bottom of this review of what used to be the front door. Fascinating space. I looked it up. It used to be retail when it was built in the 30s, and then it was renovated in the 60s and now it looks like they took all three storefronts for the restaurant. I was sitting there admiring the Cherrywood floor and thinking what used to be here. That display window I wonder if it was a little department store. They were very busy, the bartender was working it! Nice guy. Outside was packed. That's where I wanted to sit, but I sat in the dining room. The Lamb burger was excellent, handcrafted almost like a lamb meatloaf but very firm like a burger. It was great. My brother had the pasta and he loved it. I had an old Forrester and one of the house beers and my brother had a house beer. The whole tab out the door was $97 for the two of us. Next time I'll make a reservation and try to sit outside on a nice day. Very nice place five stars.

The food was superb and seasoned to perfection. The roasted beets and carrot salad was extremely…read moretasty. Our server was excellent and even suggested an off menu Tequila cocktail with Mezcal. We easily got a Friday night reservation, it could have been because we were getting some snow this evening. I highly recommend if you are a foodie.