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    Doc's On Harvard Restaurant & Lounge

    4.7 (16 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outside entrance. But don't worry they are ramp at their alternate entrance.
    Lisa P.

    This is what I've been waiting for. An upscale restaurant with diaspora inspired flavours with the service and attention you would expect from the Ritz Carlton while exemplifying the absolute best in southern black charm. Ima sucker for good old fashioned customer service. The service alone would make me come back but baby the food. Let me give y'all my experience. Let me start. I saw a post on Facebook and thought to myself I would love to try this place. So one Saturday evening after attending Fevers Candlelight Tribute to Coldplay we decide to give it a try. When we arrived we wanted to know where to park, so we called the restaurant and one of the owners said he would come and valet our car for us! Total shock. We get inside and the vibe and the ambiance was amazing! There was a couple inside enjoying their date. The candles were lit and smelled fantastic by the way. It just gave my husband and I an overall relaxed feeling. The decor was beautiful and it reminded me of some of the great jazz spots in Washington DC. Alice's to be particular. The fireplace was lit and the design choices were carefully crafted. The husband (owner) did a great job of orating the history of the location and the contributions his parents made to both the US military and the local Dentistry community here in northeast Ohio. While the wife (Owner/Chef) did a terrific job of informing us of how the food would be prepared and what flavours and notes were present in each dish and how they would compliment each other. We just live a good cocktail and a story. Speaking of cocktails we tried the "Doli Stoli" a delicious cocktail made with Vodka and infused pineapple. Delectable. I did not eat the appetiser (allergy) which was the Chicken & Shrimp Gumbo consisting of a Rich roux trinity cajun spices and rice. I have to assume it was delicious since I didn't even get to take a picture because the husband was devouring it. I enjoyed the Zuppa Toscana; a tasty soup comprising of Rustic potatoes in savory parmesan broth with house turkey sausage & spinach. I wanted to ditch my manners and lick the bowl but I didn't. The husband enjoyed the Fish & Chips which was a delicious platter of Beer battered Cod filets, crispy fries & creamy slaw w/ house tartar sauce. I don't even know where to begin. Everything was so delicious and fresh. A true burst of flavour exploding in your mouth. I will say this the overall experience was other worldly, but you know the God was good when you get home with leftovers and eat everything without warming it up. Insane. This place is what this community needed. We have the gift of folk who are rooted in community, experts in their field, and actually love what they do and guess what; it shows in their food!

    Tableside Ceasar

    Happy New Year! What a delightful celebration with such good people. Rang in the new year with good friends, great service, beautiful music, and an impeccable meal. Doc's never disappoints but we will for sure be back for dinner, brunch, and more celebrations!

    Shrimp and grits (partially eaten (sorry!) ), which includes a piece of fried fish filet
    Collete E.

    This is a great new restaurant in the Lee Harvard area of southeast Cleveland. We went for Easter brunch, which was a prix fixe menu with a couple of pre-selected entree choices. The restaurant is intimate and the service is attentive. We enjoyed each course, including the beautiful appetizer of salmon and fresh potato "chips" , the multi-salad options, and the entree of shrimp and grits. The one aspect that kept the experience from being a 5-star occasion was the length of time to complete the service. Hopefully as the restaurant matures they will be able to shorten the length of service. Looking forward to returning for another meal!

    Kelly R.

    GREAT experience at Doc's on Harvard! The food and service, were outstanding. Girl's night out, my turn to choose, I chose Doc's! We were warmly welcomed upon entering the restaurant. The restaurant is owned and operated by husband William Walker and wife(Chef Kolnita). They took the time to introduce themselves, and learn each of our names. We placed drink orders, and reviewed the menu. We started with the southern fusion rolls, Moroccan shrimp, and seafood cake, as our first course. Second course, we had the table side Caesar salad, and for our entrees, we ordered 2 chicken dinners and 1 pork chop dinner. Everything was served hot and fresh. Our water glasses were never empty, fresh silverware between courses. The food was generously portioned, and perfectly seasoned. We ended our visit with the house dessert, warm banana bread, drizzled with caramel sauce, topped with ice cream and whipped cream. Throughout our visit, Mr. Walker entertained us with stories about the history of the building, the neighborhood and his family. Chef Kolnita, checked on us throughout the meal. We REALLY enjoyed our visit, and looking forward to returning...soon!

    Seafood and lobster

    The food was very good, it had a nice ambiance, perfect for a date night. I also enjoyed how the owner gave a history of how the business was established.

    A wonderful  surprise .. If you're looking for an intimate dinner  or a small  gathering, this is the perfect way to celebrate.
    Cecilia F.

    My happy place.. You are guaranteed to have a delightful meal if you have dietary needs, they will make it happen.

    The beautiful Chef
    Elaine V.

    We had an amazing anniversary dinner at Doc's last night. The atmosphere was stunning. Food was delicious and the Chef and staff went above and beyond to make our experience one of a kind. I can't wait to go for brunch!!

    Rack of Lamb: I forgot to take the picture until I was half done, oops!

    I had a lovely dinner at Doc's. The owners were welcoming and friendly, and the food was great. The place has a lot of history behind it, and a lot of love. I started with the Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo, which was very tasty. Enough spice to be interesting but not so much as to be challenging. For a main course I couldn't decide between the rack of lamb and the fried chicken, so I ended up getting both. I restrained myself and only had half of each, so I can have the rest tonight! I finished off with the Hui Ho dessert, which was banana bread, ice cream, and house made caramel sauce. Yum!

    Thank you Doc's for one of the most delicious and delightful birthday dinners ever!

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    Poppy

    4.3(77 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    We came here to celebrate our daughter's birthday, and it was nearly a perfect experience…read more The restaurant had just switched to its summer menu, and we absolutely loved it. The food was outstanding across the board, and the service was attentive, professional, and on point throughout the evening. The only minor hiccup involved our seating. We had reserved a table on the patio, which is usually the perfect place to dine. Unfortunately, the weather turned out to be a bit cooler than expected. By the time we were finishing our main courses, it had become too cold to fully enjoy the outdoor setting. We had inquired earlier about moving inside, but the restaurant was unable to accommodate us at that time due to capacity. Thankfully, they were able to find us a table indoors for dessert, which we greatly appreciated. That turned out to be the perfect ending to the evening, as the desserts were every bit as impressive as the rest of the meal. Overall, this was an excellent dining experience with outstanding food and service. The weather was the only thing that kept it from being absolutely perfect, and the staff did their best to make things right. We would happily return.

    Came on a Saturday night with a reservation…read more Ordered 2 appetizers and an entree to share for 2. The whipped ricotta ($15) was decent, came with focaccia. Interesting mix of textures and flavors. Pretty good but probably wouldn't get again. 3.5/5 The staff mentioned that the red curry mussels ($17) was a popular dish, and it was the favorite of the night. I usually don't like mussels but the sauce was super flavorful and the mussels were tender. 5/5 Never had a bone-in pork schnitzel ($42) and while it was pricey, it was quite the size. Definitely couldn't finish all of it, so had leftovers to take back. 4/5 Service was decent, good recommendations. Small cozy atmosphere. Parking available as free street parking. Overall a little pricey but nice food in a cozy place.

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    Lamb burger with sweet potato fries (I hate sweet potato but loved these!) Topped with egg sunny side up

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    La Pecora Pizzabar

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    4.5(22 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    So to start the restaurant is within a restaurant the host was so wonderfully pleasant. When you…read moreenter you are met with a beautiful whimsical ambiance, you walk through beautiful drapes and are seated with options of low or high top tables. I choose the upper 2 seater on the highest floor! Amazing view.. I didn't feel like I was in Cleveland. The server Zay was exceptional. The atmosphere was very very welcoming. Now when it comes to the food!!! Omg I got the Margherita pizza and a side of meatballs for an app... AMAZING. The ingredients are so fresh I couldn't get over it. I was so satisfied but not weighed down like you usually would with ordinary pizza. If you appreciate authentic recipes and undeniably delicious food.. THATS FRESH .. I just had to reiterate. This is definitely a hidden gem of Cleveland must try!

    Driving by I wasn't sure if they were open despite the Open sign. Just a little unassuming…read more But once inside it was quite inviting. Same hostess serves La Pecora and Barroco, so that was a bit awkward til we figured it out. And they do take reservations. Ok, now with the business out of the way... My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Server was super pleasant. Varied drink menu of all types, including NA offerings. We were delighted surprised by the complimentary bread service. Burrata salad could serve 4 as an appetizer. And our pizza was absolutely delicious. The pear was sliced so thinly that it was a nice balance to the pistachio rather than being overly sweet. We'll be back!

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