I know I call a lot of places my fave, but this one is truly a hidden gem. My friend had recently…read moresuffered a tragic loss and we were connecting for our ongoing lunch meet-ups. She said she wanted to be by the water, somewhere "healing", so we discovered Tinkers Creek Tavern together, and the scenery was more than we anticipated. We opted for the patio, of course. While it was hot outside, we didn't notice the heat. The shade from the trees and the creek nearby must have cooled things down. Bugs were not an issue either. The staff was super friendly. We explained we were newbies ans asked for recommendations. We learned their brisket is something they're known for, but I leaned more towards seafood. I had the shrimp and grits for my meal, after the pretzel as an appetizer. The food was so good and our experience was so great I told my mom about it, who happened to go back with my brother while I was at work one Saturday (bummer ). I've also called in take out, and returned several times with another friend and my middle son. We had the fried green tomatoes, fried mozzarella, corn pudding, and brisket sandwich (I opt out the cheese). The food hits every time.

Always amazing service and food at Tinkers Creek Tavern. I've recommended it countless times, and…read moreit never fails. Friends and family always circle back with a "thank you" after visiting, especially when they're in the Valley View or Independence area. When I worked nearby for a couple of years, my coworkers and I made a habit of grabbing lunch on the patio. It overlooks the calm stretch of Tinkers Creek, which adds a quiet, almost tucked-away feel to the experience. One afternoon, we even watched a crane wade through the water, bathing and fishing like it owned the place. Not a bad backdrop for a lunch break. Consistently great food, reliable service, and a setting that does a little extra without trying too hard.

Visited Trader Jack's for the first time on a summer Friday afternoon. They have a nice size…read moreoutdoor seating area, some covered and some with umbrellas. Really nice riverside views as well. Our server was great, quick and friendly. She recommended some drinks, that ended up being delicious. The food came out quickly even though they were packed. We both got salads that were a great portion size, dressings were delcious and homemade, and the potato skins were hot and fresh! I'd definitely recommend hitting this spot up for a yummy nice summer meal!!

Food is great and a great menu!! Will definitely be back!! Fun place on the Chagrin!read more

Had lunch with our daughter. She had the French Onion Soup, loaded with onions, crusty bread and…read morelots of cheese. I had the steak salad which was huge and delishess. NOTE! Warren's uses local lettuce from Great Lakes Growers not that problematic stuff from Mexico/ArizonaCalifornia (which typically the ones with health issues! My USDA friend says the problem in the past has been due to unsanitary practices of some of the pickers)! My wife had a very rich and flavorfl ham and bean soup. Daughter and wife split an order of Beef Stroganoff served over homemade wide noodles. Last but not least was the great service.

Been coming here for years. We love the atmosphere & have always enjoyed the food & staff. The past…read more3 visits since Spring have been less than stellar. The food lacks the love & attention it used to. Don't get me wrong it's still good, just not great. The little changes such as the salt for peppers & oil, the lettuce in the simple salad, the lack of flavor in the fries. Almost everything we always order has lost its pizzaz. Please bring back the level of food we all know & love.

This place is super solid and if you're looking for a tavern/diner it doesn't disappoint. The food…read moreis classic and simple. There's a lot of good fried things on the menu. There's easy parking and they have good cups of coffee. Come check it out for yourself. You won't be disappointed.

This place makes no sense told her I needed a table for 6 half of us was their the other half was…read morein route from the golf course so instead of giving us a table and let us start drinking they chose to make us wait for the other half so we drank half as much as we normally do

Never knew of this place till I drove by one day and just had to stop in by the looks of it! It's a…read moresecluded old western style saloon with so much charm on the outside and matching inside. The new ownership, which I understand is old ownership returning, are awesome! You can tell they really care about the guest experience and from talking with them there are many great things on the horizon. I highly encourage you to pop in if you've never been, or come back if you know this place from the past.

Went to this place and it was packed by 4:30.Went there for the 45cent wing night Got ten Kentucky…read moreBourbon wings and they were great ,it cost $4.50 for 10 wings.Regular price would be$16.00.Atmosphere was great.Server we had named Corey was awesome and genuine. I will be back.

We visited 17 River Grille for my mom's birthday (her suggestion, as she had previously been there…read morefor lunch), and it turned out to be an excellent choice. We had an amazing experience. Per our request, our party of six was seated on the outdoor patio overlooking the Chagrin River waterfall, which made for a beautiful setting. One thing to note: you cannot reserve patio seating in advance, but you can request it upon arrival if space is available. We started with four appetizers: *Heavenly Biscuits - AMAZING. *Short Rib Potstickers - Excellent. *Spinach Artichoke Dip - Excellent. *Grilled Artichoke - Good, but not really my style of dish. For entrées, we tried several different items: *Grilled Fish of the Day (Grouper) - Excellent, although the portion was on the smaller side. *Lake Erie Walleye Fish & Chips - Very good. *Thai Steak Noodle Salad - Excellent. *Steak and Frites - Excellent. We also ordered two sides: *Coleslaw - Very good. Is it the best coleslaw I've ever had? No. Is it excellent and worth ordering? Absolutely. *Roasted Baby Yukons - Excellent. Since we were celebrating a birthday, the restaurant graciously provided a complimentary dessert sundae. While the gesture was appreciated, I do wish guests were given a choice of dessert. The sundae was fine, but with several outstanding ice cream shops nearby, the ice cream itself was fairly average. Service was quick and efficient overall. There were a few minor areas for improvement: Wet naps would have been appreciated, as we had to request extra napkins multiple times throughout the meal. Service slowed down a bit during the dinner rush. The steak entrée arrived noticeably later than the rest of the main courses, which may have been due to the kitchen being overwhelmed. It also took a little longer than expected to receive extra plates when requested. These were relatively minor issues, however, and did not significantly detract from the evening. Overall, this was an excellent dining experience with great food, a beautiful patio overlooking the waterfall, and solid service. We would gladly return and would certainly recommend it for special occasions or a nice evening out.

Tonight my wife and I decided to celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary at 17 River grill. Now I've…read morebeen there before no stranger to it but I felt there was some issues that needed to be addressed. Our reservation was for 7:30 we arrived about an hour early just because I really like being prompt. At first glance when you walk into place I reviewed the dress code. Apparently I'm the only one that reviewed the dress code. Baseball hats, t-shirts hoodies not the collared shirt casual business attire that was required on the website. We checked in for our appointment our only prerequisite is we really wanted to have something with the view for our anniversary. We waited in the bar and ordered some drinks while I pass the time with my lovely wife. There is a fruit fly issue that needs addressed. I could not help but notice for all the employees standing around they're certainly were a lot of tables that went un bussed. As you had people that wanted to be seated one could logically deduced that bussing the table with one way to do it. After a while I went back up to the server station to check on our status all three people at the service station were entrenched into their phones. Tick tock, Instagram doing anything but bussing tables and tending to the customers. I interrupted the ladies whom were supposed to be working to have them check on a table for me. Nothing was available yet but the table had to be cleaned off. Ironic because they could have put their damn phones down and cleaned the table. One of the biggest time wasters with employees and restaurants is that phone. There's a restaurant in Cleveland called Town Hall that once reported to work your phone gets locked up therefore you get locked in to your job. This place would benefit greatly by making their employees lock their phones up. We ended up getting a table on the patio downstairs and my wife nearly bit it on the dirty and greasy carpeting as we walked downstairs. It was gross and indefinite need of being cleaned. Overall everything seemed sticky and dirty windows made it feel unclean. We were seated at our table for about 12 minutes until we were approached by our server she was very nice but clearly she seemed a tad overworked I'm not sure how many other tables she had. I counted no more than four different servers and two busboys walking by this table that had a bunch of dirty glasses on it and nobody bothered to pick it up. My steak frites were the highlight of the evening my wife had the filet which was also amazing for her. We had finished our mail and our conversation and we're ready to go but unfortunately our server was MIA. I could see her through the windows she wasn't wasting time she was actually working she appeared to be one of the only ones working. She must have received my message and came out to bring us a box and the bill. I went into the into the restroom on my way out of the door and in the men's stall I couldn't help but notice the lock had been busted and you couldn't lock the door. Which was super awkward as I was using the restroom there was a fellow who opened the door and got an eyeful. Nice evening cap. As we traversed the slippery greasy steps to head back up and back out I couldn't help but think how far this place must have fallen. I was unable to spy any management as I kind of felt feedback was necessary at this point. I chuckled to myself as I passed the hostess station in the same hostess that seated us, that I had to have her get off her phone to seat us was still on her phone. Must have been a really good video. So to whomever the owner or manager of this establishment is do yourself a favor: eliminate phones. That's the only way to save this place. There's no excuse to leave glassware and dishes piling up on tables that could be used to seat folks that want to have an enjoyable dining experience. * Clean your establishment. * Eliminate phone usage. The lack of productivity did not go unnoticed. I was not the only customer whom noticed. * Repair broken restroom locks in the downstairs men's toilet * Address the fruit fly issue in the bar * Degrease the steps and carpeting before someone is injured * Make an attempt to enforce the dress code so you don't look like a chili's * MODs need to be visible. Management by presence is an effective way to enforce duties. It's a shame that a place with such a fantastic view is not a place I would go back to.

We've been going here for years. Nothing fancy, no chef's specialties, just good, honest seafood…read more My wife is convinced that the walleye here is the best in the city. I always enjoy the crab cakes. The greasy (their discretion) fries are fantastic, especially doused with a dash of malt vinegar. Try the cream pies for dessert. We bounce between the coconut and the banana. We are often surprised at the amount of people going to the place across the street when a far superior Brennan's is waiting. Don't make that mistake! It always makes senses to opt for great food instead of a faux beaten down shack.

The weathered exterior of Brennan's Fish House may not catch your eye, but when you step inside…read moreyou'll feel as if you've transported to a welcoming pub on a sleepy fishing village. Each item used as decor seemed to whisper a story. We were immediately brought warm bread to share. We ordered the Fresh Lake Erie Walleye and were not disappointed, so delicious! I got The Mermaid Water as my drink and it was yummy and so pretty! We thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere that felt like we'd stepped into a fishing village hidden gem. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. Don't leave without ordering the homemade Key lime Pie for a perfect ending to a great meal. This is the kind of place you may be tempted to walk on by, but once you enter then you'll be glad you walked in!

So, it was our wedding anniversary today, and my Wife wanted to try something new, and one of her…read moreprerequisites was a spot near the lake, so she picked "The Galley" by the marina. To put it simply, we were very happy. We had to wait just a short bit for a table, but we were seated fast, and our server, Erica, was kind, thoughtful and had great suggestions. The food was great! We got a GIANT pretzel as an appetizer, and my Wife got a delicious brisket sandwich, while I got the shrimp and grits; DELICIOUS!! The ambiance was light, and very enjoyable, and overall, it was a great experience. So, if you're looking for a fine time, you might want to rally to The Galley!

I was so happy to see The Galley had reopened. My daughter and I had visited before the remodel and…read moreI was itching to sit by the water, bask in the sun, and enjoy my eats. Of course the wait was long, but I wasn't deterred, as there was a spot at the bar to grab a drink, and sip while I waited on my text from the waitlist. I met a couple chatty cuties that were visiting from the D (they'd come for the Breezy/Usher concert), and the barmaid suggested that I take my mojito to the rooftop for my wait with a view. That was great advice. I soaked up the sun, followed my mojito with a Moscato (or maybe it was a Riesling) and boom, I got my text. I had a wonderful table, great view and my server was so cool. She made great suggestions (I was disappointed they no longer served oysters, even though it was still on the menu) and I was pleased with the chicken nachos (next time I will get the kimchi on them). This was another solo venture I enjoyed, and would return to enjoy again.