This is a very cozy spot. The service is excellent. We had a 6:30 reservation on a Friday night and…read morewere seated right away. Our server Rene' was very knowledgeable. We started with the clam chowder and it was delicious! The clams were tender and the broth was delicious. We ordered a bottle of wine and it was absolutely delicious! I had the Asian salad with salmon and my husband had the fish and chips. The fish was so crunchy and light. I wish I had order his fish. But my salmon was cooked to perfection and the greens were fresh. The salad dressing was a vinaigrette and my only concern was that it needed more flavor. But the textures of the currants and cashews were really very good. We had the sticky toffee pudding cake with ice cream for dessert to go. It was also really yummy and light. This is one of our favorite places and we will be back soon!

Went there for my wife's birthday. Nothing surprising, very common food…read more Service is not bad. Ordered 12 oz steak, but served steak sandwich, after reminded wrong , then served sliced beef with pepper and put on French fries underneath, seems they took the beef from sandwich then put back to plate .

Really good food, sat at the bar and had a great attentive bartender. Good menu selectionread more

We started with roasted Brussel sprouts appetizer. It is amazing. We've ordered it here before and…read moreonce again not disappointed. Love the fact they put diced sweet potatoes in the dish. I had a pear martini from the happy hour menu which was dynamite. Followed it with a GF pizza with artichokes, spinach and roasted red peppers. You could tell everything was fresh. My typical go to places are ones like this that do that "something unique" to a standard dish. We will be back!!

Absolutely amazing food! I have had them a dozen times since discovering them in the summer…read more Amazing burgers, gyros and loaded fries. Everyone there is super friendly and attentive. The owner has come out multiple times to just say hello, ask how everything was and shoot true breeze. His daughter works the counter most of the time I have been in and she is the nicest person I've ever encountered dealing with people in food service. She is just genuinely kind and nice.

I was with a group local to the area and we stopped in. This was the best Greek gyro I've ever had…read more The owner Pete I think was great company as well with good humor. All their ingredients are fresh and he runs a smooth kitchen. Make this a must stop when in the ares.

Casual service meets fantastic food in an environment perfect for families & groups of friends…read more Each time I visit Northstar Cafe I love it more (and wish more deeply it would expand to a Westside location). For brunch, my go to is the biscuits and gravy. The gravy has a good heat to it and the biscuits are flaky and buttery. For lunch, the buddha bowl and chicken & avocado sandwich are both elevated classics. My husband raves about the fish sandwich - and the salad that comes as a side is anything but simple. When you enter, you'll order with the cashier and then find a seat with your number. Typical counter service - but what makes Northstar special is that the interior feels more like fine dining and the food is much much better than your standard fare. Worth a trip for its own merits, the fact that it's located in a nice shopping area is also a draw, especially for a weekend when you want to have a leisurely stroll.

Very chic looking place with open kitchen, pretty lamps and wooden accent wall…read more We were here for weekend brunch and this place was lovely with friendly staff, great food and beautiful vibe. You enter and order at the counter and then get a table. We were not planning on desserts but while ordering our food, they got fresh cookies and we had to order two. It was definitely the best decision of the day. Portions are good here and dishes are well prepared with perfect combination of textures and tastes. I especially loved the sweet potato hash. Frittata was good too. We also had hot chocolate and hot apple cider... Perfect for the cold January morning. Overall we liked this place and highly recommend it.

Yummy!!! "Lemon Falls Cafe" is a cute little breakfast/lunch…read moreon the corner in downtown Chagrin Falls, Ohio. It's a little out of the way, and since most folks are looking for a full scale restaurant they walk right by... BIG MISTAKE! All the locals are in the know though. That's where you'll find them. Upon entering you are faced with a counter filled with and covered by all the wonderful foods and treats you could ask for. Many display the "Blue Ribbons" they were awarded at the Geauga County Fair; and they are well deserved. We stopped in for breakfast this morning. I ordered a blueberry scone with a large cappuccino. My wife got the breakfast wrap and a cup of coffee. We sat in the window of this cute little establishment, thoroughly enjoying our treasures, and just enjoyed the coming of spring. The entire time we were there locals hand in hand with spouses, some pushing strollers, and others with toddlers in tow, all came and went with wonderful treats for their morning. I must tell you, this is the kind of place that just makes you feel good about life. You must give them a visit. You'll be glad you did.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Chagrin, Lemon Falls is stocked with amazing bakery, literally…read moreblue ribbon Geauga County Fair winning blueberry muffins! The yogurt parfait, lobster egg sandwich and chai were delicious. Scratch made and full of flavor, they offer a full breakfast, lunch, bakery, coffee bar and take home selection that is worth the trech to the East Side. The cookbook selection is pretty extensive too!

Everything here exceeded my expectations. I brought my mom here for a pre Mother's Day brunch with…read moremy fiance and we loved it all. The staff was so kind the ambiance was amazing and the e will for sure be going back. They give you complimentary bread and olives that were amazing! We tried the mussels, shrimp, potato, and wings as tapas. The shrimp and mussels were my favorite for sure. My mom got the chicken kabob, my fiance got the pasta, ajd I got the burger and we walked away very happy and stuffed! Strongly recommend. Oh and the mocktails were amazing. My mom also loved the French 75 an express martini. The chocolate desert, biscoff cheese cake, and the lemon cake were some of the best deserts I've had at a restaurant.

Ole Tapas Bar is a one of a kind experience. The dining room is a modest size and the bar is the…read morestar of the dining room. The staff is attentive and personable. I appreciate the waitstaff is careful not to interrupt conversation but available when service is needed. Friday night also included a live saxophone! The craft cocktail and mocktail menus are carefully curated. The Rose Gin (pictured) is light and bright with floral notes. The infused old fashioned is incredibly well-balanced. I appreciate the mocktail menu so you can experience the creativity of the bar without the spirits. From the tapas menu I sampled the beef carpaccio, shrimp, whipped feta, patatas bravas (crispy potatoes) and grilled Spanish cheese. The beef carpaccio was my favorite and quite easily the best I've had outside of Italy. Although I could have ended dinner with the fantastic tapas, it only got better with the mains. The lemon risotto paired perfectly with the mahi mahi. And the lamb chops were seasoned to perfection. Dinner ended with an espresso martini and dessert including three house made options plus a berry cake flown in from New York! I will definitely be back for the house made Biscoff cheesecake and the berry cake.

Incredible! I visited hear a ton, the food is delicious and the açai base is perfect. The service…read morehas always been pretty good. The vibe is also clean. Many toppings, smoothies, salads , and chocolate! I recommend!

They cannot follow directions. Two different items ordered and they mixed up what belonged in them…read more It looks as if they made the salad they thought was good. YUCK!!!

Lola's has just begun a new venture into breakfast. Breakfast of all things. When was the last time…read moreyou experienced a fine dining establishment offer breakfast? Well, since I love everything Lola's has done thus far, my wife and I had to try breakfast. It was a drizzling, chilly morning in Chagrin Falls, and I questioned whether we had chosen the wrong day. A bright, sunny morning would have been much more enticing. But we went anyway. I figured if they could impress on a morning like this, how much more wonderful would it be on a beautiful morning. We arrived to the restaurant and found only a handful of people were as adventurous as we. One of the owners greeted us upon entry and directed us to a single young lady behind the bar where we could review the menu and place our order. Then we could choose any table to our liking. Shortly thereafter the bubbly young lady arrived with our cappuccinos and water. A few minutes later my warm, chocolate croissant arrived along with my wife's omelette. As always, the food and beverages were excellent. The service was great. And, by the way, the selection of background music was perfect! Lola's has done it again. I will simply repeat myself and tell you, you must go. I highly, highly recommend.

We came here to celebrate our anniversary, and overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. The…read morerestaurant has a great ambiance--very much a French bistro style. The space feels open, airy, and inviting. Service was generally fast and efficient, though it did slow down a bit during peak times, which is understandable. From a food perspective, most dishes were very good, with one notable disappointment that prevented this from being a five-star experience. To start, we had the Onion Soup Gratinée based on our server's recommendation--an excellent choice. It was hearty, rich, and full of flavor. We also tried the Tuna Cru, which was good overall, though it could have benefited from a bit more lemon to brighten the dish. For the main course, we ordered the Trout Amandine, which unfortunately was a complete miss. It lacked flavor and depth, and at $27, we expected significantly more. It felt underwhelming and forgettable. On the positive side, the Ratatouille that we ordered alongside was excellent. For dessert, the Apple Tarte Tatin was outstanding--the crust was perfectly flaky. Personally, I would have preferred it with a scoop of ice cream rather than whipped cream, but that's a matter of taste. The Pistachio Crème Brûlée, which was also recommended by our server, was very good as well. Overall, a solid dining experience with great ambiance and several strong dishes, but one significant miss kept it from being exceptional.