I made reservations for 4 for my friends birthday. We had a blast! The ambiance of the place is really cool, the food was the best I have had in a long time, and we never felt rushed. Shout out to our server Kim who kept us laughing and our drinks full!! read more

There are a fair number of restaurants in the Aurora/Hudson area where two people can easily spend over $100 on a meal. Some of them are downright disappointing in terms of quality, while others have great food with an accompanying painful price tag. Then you have restaurants like Downtown 140. Set in a historic stone cellar, the ambiance cast by the lighting and furniture was very welcoming and relaxing. Our server was very friendly and just the right amount of attentive - she didn't hover, but she checked in enough to make sure our meals were good and our drinks were full. In terms of food, Downtown 140 excels. My filet was seasoned perfectly and cooked exactly as requested. My sides were flavorful and cooked to perfection. My wife was equally impressed with her sea bass. The cost was up there, but Downtown 140 isn't one of those restaurants that justifies its prices based on looks or location. My experience there was outstanding, and their prices are quite reasonable for the quantity and quality of the food, service, and ambience. I've lived in the area for almost a decade, and am kicking myself for not coming here sooner. read more

This restaurant holds a special place in my heart for so many reason- we always did sweetest day here and it was the first place my husband and I thought of to go to when we got engaged. It has changed ownership and I feared it would change "itself"- it did, but only for the better! We started with the lobster thermador. Spectacular, and abundant with lobster meat. I would highly recommend it as a starter. My husband and I chose to split an entree and "wait and see what else we wanted". The halibut with couscous was light and flavorful and the couscous was so good, I think my husband licked the plate. It is really nice that you can choose which accompaniment you want with your main dish, especially for someone picky like me. I didn't need to substitute anything out! Can't wait to go back. A special treat for sure! read more

Food was nice. Cocktails were mediocre and service really wasn't good. Food took a long time to come out even the cold appetizer. Service was slow and not very attentive. Half of the initial drink oder never arrived, never refilled the non alcoholic beverages... venue very loud. read more

Wonderful meal as usual at this local gem! Filet mignonette was excellent, terrific service and ambiance. Hudson is lucky to have this restaurant as our own! read more

Wow! I will admit, when I saw the prices, I didn't think the food could live up to that price... I was wrong! The quality of the food, and the complexity of the flavors are both phenomenal! What we tried: Shrimp Cocktail- Firs thing you should know is that the price you see ($6) is a PER SHRIMP charge. So you tell them how many you want at that price. These are the largest shrimp I have ever had. They are huge for shrimp, and delicious! Great cocktail sauce as well Warm Spinach Salad- This should be renamed to Desert Salad! It was amazing. Sweet and succulent! The pork belly is smoky and sweet, the croutons are crunchy but with a little give, and have a sweet aftertaste like they are cooked in brown sugar and butter! Fantastic! Poutine- a fun take on a traditional dish! Thick cut jo-jo style fries are covered in cheese and gravy, smothered in super tender short rib, and topped with an over easy egg. Very tasty! Overall, you are going to pay NY prices for the food here, but it is worth it! You won't find a restaurant in the area that puts more though, effort, and creativity into their menu! read more

Unfortunately I believe this restaurant lives on its past. The food, from appetizer to dessert, is bland. Many items on the menu are consistently "unavailable". I do not know when things changed, but several times now this restaurant has disappointed. It is not worth the fancy menu font, weird favoritism at the bar, or Costco flavored food. For your time and money, try somewhere else. read more

Excellent establishment with a great menu and cool decor. We came as group from work and ordered several appetizers. The oysters Rockefeller were one of the better preperations I have outside of New Orleans and were done in the traditonal method with a splash of Pernod. They also had a small, but tasty, selection of raw oysters served with a house-made mignonette which was quite good. We also shared the mussels which came with a rich broth spiked with slivers of jalapenos and crispy pork belly. The broth was great with all the fresh, crusty bread they served to the table. We opted for a fantastic Burgundy from the reasonably sized and priced wine list which paired well with everyone's entrees which included the scallops, chicken, veal ragu with bucatini, sea bass and my slection, the steak tartare. The tartare was quite good and served with cripsy toast and a quail's egg. I found it to be very flavorful and, depsite it being an appetizer size, quite filling. The service was attentive and helpful without being intrusive. A place we will certainly return to next time we are in the area. read more

I like this place because I can mix and match interesting apps and salads. The devilled eggs @ $2.5 apiece sound better than they taste, with smoked trout and lobster not given a chance to shine. Devils on horseback offer an app that everyone does now - dates stuffed with chorizo and wrapped with bacon - but the mix of sweet and salty and chewy and crisp still works well. I can't quarrel with the selection of artisanal cheeses and smoked meats, but the accompanying fruit is a joke with two tiny slivers of apple. Why not provide a magnifying glass some can find it? The apple or fruit should counterbalance the rich flavors of the cheese, but 2 slIvers of fruit doesn't do it. I think the presentation is a shade better than the flavors, but it's still a welcome oasis in the wilds of Hudson. read more

Last night three girlfriends and I came here for dinner, it was my first time they have all been before and loved it. After last night I can say the same. We decided to skip the entrées and split appetizers. Between the four of us we had two orders of the scallops, Carpaccio, crab cake, escargot, Brussels sprouts. We also split two desserts, the warm chocolate cookie which came with sea salt bacon infused ice cream and creme brulee which was more sweet corn based with jalapeño whipped cream. Everything was amazing! The service was excellent as well as all our drinks of red wine, vodka soda, mules, and prosecco. PS Some of the appetizers we did get were part of the daily special but I would definitely order off the regular menu too. As I mentioned earlier it was my first time, it is a much smaller intimate space which I was afraid my girls and I would of been to loud for but honestly for a Friday evening everyone was loud and seemed to be having a great time. Can't wait to go back. read more

Nice place to enjoy date night with the wife. Great wine selection and menu options. We started with a delightful cheese board. The Octopus appetizer was quite the treat. I enjoyed the Filet and my wife enjoyed the Scallops. read more

Fantastic evening great food and service. This place never misses across the spectrum.

This place is phenomenal! Love the ambiance. The staff is excellent! The food is outstanding! Yes, it's expensive. But, it's well worth it for a special occasion. We had a flatbread and oysters on the half shell for appetizers--very good. We both had the hanger steak for dinner and it was absolutely excellent---well seasoned and perfectly prepared. We ended the evening with fresh beignets which were outstanding. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. read more

We love eating at Downtown 140. The food is amazing!!! Love sitting at the bar with Sarah. She makes fun drinks.

One of my favorites but it ain't cheap. The kitchen is excellent and creative, and the wait staff very friendly. It's an elegant atmosphere with good live music - light jazz or acoustic that allows you to have conversation at the same time. I typically sit at the bar for a drink and a few appetizers which can be generous depending. The bartenders are knowledgeable and attentive, and always recognize the regulars by name. read more

I've been to Downtown 140 twice and had a pleasant evening both times. It's a great spot for a date night or special occasion. It's pretty expensive, though, so it's not a place I would frequent. The restaurant is tucked below a home decor store on the basement level, which gives it an intimate setting. On our last visit, I got the gnocchi and my husband ordered the hangar steak. We also both got wine - they have a very lengthy selection. read more

Downtown 140 - New American Near Me - Hudson, Ohio

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The last time I dined there, I just ordered spaghetti and meatballs. The spaghetti tasted like somebody had in the refrigerator for a week. Not happy and very expensive read more

What a terrific restaurant! Both the food and service were impeccable during our visit last night. We arrived early for our 7:30pm reservation and our table was not yet ready, so we decided to go to the bar for martinis. We were escorted there by a friendly man who appeared to be a manager, who pulled out chairs for us, and then asked if we'd like him to hang up our coats. He returned a moment later with a numbered card to retrieve our coats after dinner. The bartender was kind and jovial and made great martinis. (Please note that the martinis here are rather large--after one, I felt as though I had had two!) We were asked if we wanted to order food at the bar, but we declined, given that we were waiting for a table. We then were provided with the list of specials and the menu to peruse while we waited. The host approached us to apologize that our table still was not ready, as the couple seated there were enjoying after dinner drinks and chatting. Frankly, we hadn't even noticed that it was past our reservation time, but it was so great of them to acknowledge it. A few minutes later, I accidentally dropped my phone on the floor. It was immediately picked up by one of their staff who actually wiped it down to clean it for me. Now that's service! When we were seated, our server was incredibly kind, not to mention knowledgeable about the menu, being able to describe the specials and menu items quite clearly and vividly. It is because of her description that we ordered the charred octopus as a starter. It was absolutely delicious! It was was a perfect balance of flavor and texture. As an aside, the persons seated next to us ordered the escargot. We know this because we asked them what they had ordered when a dish topped with beautiful, flaky puffed pastry arrived at their table. They said it was "divine." Next visit, that will be the first thing we order, for sure. For his entree, James ordered the trout special which was accompanied by risotto and some sort of vegetable (I forget). He loved it! In fact, he said that it is the best trout he's ever had. He also raved about the risotto. Now, I make risotto quite regularly and quite well, so I'm always skeptical of risotto served in restaurants, and my skepticism usually is warranted. I must say after tasting it that that this risotto is even better than mine! I was quite impressed. The filet mignon was my entree. It was served with the most delicate broccolini, as well as spring carrots. Not only was it cooked to the perfect medium-rare temperature that was requested, but it was seasoned appropriately. (I know that most people like to have some sort of starch with their meal, but I am not really a fan. So, for me, this was perfect; however, I can understand how some diners might miss some5ing like potatoes or rice.) I must say that this steak is among the best I've ever had, and definitely a must-have for any carnivore who visits Downtown 140. And the portions of both our meals were absolutely the perfect amount of food, as well as appropriately priced. The only "negative" about our meal isn't really a negative at all. We ordered the Brussels sprouts as an accompaniment to our entrees. The description provided by our server made them sound amazing--an interesting preparation that includes marcona almonds and feta cheese, all topped with small slices of grapefruit. Simply put, we were not fans of the dish. I love feta cheese, but it overpowered the dish--had it been removed, or at least limited a bit, the dish would've been better. But this is merely a personal preference. Though James has been here multiple times over the years, this was my first visit. So, a note about the space and decor is warranted. It's rather small, which means that it can be rather loud. But the energy is great, so I didn't mind having to project my voice a little. The style of the walls and furnishings was chic but not "trying too hard." And I absolutely love the lighting! It was gentle and created a sense of intimacy, and it included some low lamps spaced along the wall. Again, loved it! What is unclear to me, though, is how a person in a wheelchair would navigate entering the restaurant, given the stairs that must be traversed. Perhaps they have an elevator hidden somewhere, or some hulking brute who can carry one up/down the steps? If you have a physical challenge, definitely ring them ahead of time to verify and/or arrange entry. In sum, our experience at Downtown 140 was terrific, and we definitely will return in the future. This will be the place we now come for special occasions and celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. Cheers! read more

You will not be disappointed!! Atmosphere is very relaxing yet elegant. From the moment you walk in, all of the staff treats you like family. The food was absolutely on point! We had two fish dishes and a rib eye. All dishes had unique flavors and melted in your mouth. Have never had a better meal!! read more

Love the cozy, romantic setting. Amazing red wine selection and fresh, perfectly prepared, unique food to pair with it. Duck and Veal Chop are my favorites. The service is impeccable. Try not to fill on the fresh warm bread & butter. read more

There was nothing on the menu that I liked so I ate bread. The servers were wonderful, the restaurant was very clean.

Yum! Delicious small-plate dining with a fabulous wine list. Exposed brick & a small, but lively bar make this restaurant's rathskeller-type atmosphere hard to resist. It can get crowded on the weekends, and a bit noisy (it's small), so if you want to beat the crowd, try their lunches - less expensive than dinners, but just as good. Their soups are especially nice - just what you want on a cold winter's afternoon. read more

Downtown 140 - They got the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence in 2008. - New American Near Me - Hudson, Ohio

We shared a meal for Valentines Day and oh my!! The atmosphere was romantic, the waiter was exceptional (Bobby) and the food was amazing. Five star over the top in every respect. We will celebrate many more here giving way to an authentic well established culinary experience!! Exceptionnel!! read more

Downtown 140 continues to be my "most favorite" place in fine dinning. Andy is very personable and makes sure me and my guests have a great time . Enjoy meeting Sarah evertime I am there .Wine selections are amazing and the food preparations are super delightful to say the least. Great atmosphere with serene lighting adds a class to the nice atmosphere. Enjoyed meeting Lori who has a great personality and she makes sure everything is done to your taste. Thx D.Raheja MD read more

My wife and I have been Downtown 140 fans since 2004, following the restaurant as chefs Monday and Triskett changed over. In fact, we have dined there 26 times (thank you Quicken) and adored the place, but our most recent meal was a complete disaster. Having a great bottle of 2004 Grgich Hills cab at home, we decided to bring our own bottle. I took the waiter up on his offer to decant. He proceeded to empty the entire bottle of wine, sediment and all, into the decanter. The better restaurants I've been to (with waiters that know what they are doing), will always leave the bottom half inch or so un-poured so you do not get the sediment in your glass or decanter. Not off to a good start. Our great wine now makes your mouth feel full of grit when you take a sip. We started off with the cheese board as an appetizer, which we have gotten there many times before. The cheese options were good, but the selection of accompaniments was terrible. It consisted of cheeses, toasts, a few grapes, and an odd jam. Strangely enough, it was missing any kind of toasted or warm nuts that I've had in the past at 140 and other restaurants. The toasts for the cheese were so incredibly salty and over seasoned, they were inedible. The board included no other cracker options. My wife then ordered the squash bisque. What arrived was watery, salty, mess. Its bisque, it's supposed to be thick and creamy, not watery. Plus I suspect the same person lacking taste buds for salting/seasoning the toasts also prepared the soup. For the first time in 25 other past meals at 140, we sent an item back to the kitchen. For the entrée, we both got the filet. What arrived was dry, lacking any flavor, and with nothing exciting about it. I've had the filet that was prepared while Don Triskett was there and it was a blow my mind experience. The complexity of flavors and texture of what Don put together was amazing (my mouth waters on just the memory). Unfortunately, their current filet lacks any complexity what so ever and it is neither a spin on elegance in simplicity, since the quality is so poor. I'd rate it in line with chain restaurant quality filet. In fact, last weekend, my wife and I were laughing at Lager & Vine because they put out a better filet than Downtown 140. It's ridiculous.. Normally, my wife and I are big dessert fans, but our experience was so awful that we could not wait to run out the door. We paid our check and got the hell out of there. As we left, we shook our heads in disgust, because our favorite local restaurant seems to have been destroyed. I don't know what is going on at Downtown 140, but I do know one thing for sure; the dining landscape in Hudson has changed dramatically since 2004, with many new options opened up. I want to love Downtown 140 again since it has been our "to-go" spot for a wonderful dinner for nearly a decade, but this last meal has drawn a line in the sand. I'm not stepping into that place until they get a new chef. Any chef or sous chef that would let that garbage go out under their watch, should be fired immediately. With the disgustingly over saltiness of the toasts and soup, it is obvious that they don't even bother to taste the food they are putting out. It is an insult to Downtown 140's history of great food and great chefs who have worked there and moved on. Please Downtown 140, get your act together. read more

My wife and enjoyed a great meal at Downtown 140 at the Chefs table. Looking into the busy kitchen made the meal even more memorable. As we sipped our martinis, we conversed with the chefs while they were preparing others meals. What a great way to view the menu and to get there opinions of the menu items. We ultimately settled on the octopus and the Hamachi appetizers; they both were excellent. The chefs were extremely friendly and informative as they hustled to prepare meals on a Saturday evening. We decided to share a short rib for our entrée at the suggestion of the Executive chef and we were glad we did. All in all a great experience and hats off to the owner, Andy who suggested we sit at the Chefs table. read more

Great spot! Awesome owner andy Lowrey and the food are off the charts! Clinton House lll is an awesome chef!

Maybe the best rib eye ever ... Walleye was very goof ... Stan liked the grouper ... Judy loved the devil eggs ... Even though they didn't show up ... This restaurant is excellent!!! read more

I have been hearing a lot about this restaurant and finally had the chance to eat there for dinner. The dining room is below street level and feels warm and comfortable. Service was superb and there was no rush, even though it took us a while to decide what to order! Now to the wine and food. Their wine list is varied and pricing is reasonable. We ordered a bottle of the "Frogs Leap Zinfandel and it was delightful! The menu gives you the option of ordering several small plates, which I did, or a nice sized entree. I ordered the Calamari, which was an amazing blend of Cilantro, tiny slices of carrots, and hints of a Thai peanut sauce and small pieces of chopped peanuts. The calamari was tender and cooked to perfection. My guest shared this and also really enjoyed it. As my other course, I ordered the Mussels and frites, which were cooked perfectly, tender, with a nice white wine broth and plated with the frites resting on top. Excellent! My guest had the Halibut, which was paired with shrimp and served alongside a saffron flavored risotto cake. I was lucky to taste a bit in exchange for a few mussels and frites! If you have read my other reviews, I am a bit of a frites and mussels aficionado and both now move up with the best I've enjoyed. I'll definitely be back and can't wait to try them for lunch as their menu looks very appealing! read more

Downtown 140 - New American Near Me - Hudson, Ohio

I'm a business guy and I travel a lot. I'm Aussie too, so I've been around a bit. I've dined in over 100 establishments each in New York, LA, San Francisco and Sydney. I think this Downtown 140 bests all of them. Really? Yup. And yes, I was sober (which is saying something for an Aussie). I had the Ahi Tuna to start which was really something, then the Ohio Pork Chops with Pork Belly (oh my god), and finally the Citrus Tart (whew). Really really amazing food. I went on a Sunday night when I expected it to be quiet, instead there was a thriving local scene with a band... the band. The band had a gal playing trumpet, guitar and singing. The pianist also sung. They were amazing. I went alone as I was on a business trip, but I can honestly say, I had a fantastic time. I'm taking my client back tomorrow for lunch. I'm hoping it is as good as tonight. read more

Great restaurant, very accommodating during Covid. Always happy to help you feel safe.

Went back last night and, as usual, had a wonderful meal. I do, however, have a few nits to pick, thus the 4 stars versus 5. We had one selection from "First" (see menu, it's online) which was the Ahi Tuna Cone (delicious!), two from "Segue," the longstem artichoke fritto, toasted garlic breadcrumbs, pepperoncino gremolata, lemon aioli, and an incredible white bean soup. The artichoke was very tasty, but, note to the kitchen, one of the marks of a great restaurant is to serve fried food (especially flash fried) that is NOT greasy. This was greasy, which, frankly, shocked me. Almost said something to our server (Michael, who was just great), but decided not to. We tried their special stone crab claws--well, one, actually, and that was grossly over-priced for the amount of meat inside. I'm talking incredibly little. They only have them a few times a year, and if ours was a typical example, we could have easily split a half-dozen, but at $10 a piece, that was not going to happen. Look, I've spent almost $500 for dinner so it's not about the money, but it IS about getting something you at least perceive is worth it. That lonely little crab claw was not remotely worth it in our opinion. My wife and i each ordered the braised short-ribs special, and it was incredible great. No question, the kitchen knows what they're doing in a big way. We shared the molten lava chocolate cake and that, too, we excellent. As I said above, our server Michael was fantastic. Attentive but not smothering, extremely personable, good sense of humor, just overall a professional from beginning to end. So, DT140 is STILL easily in my top 3 upper-end restaurants in the area, I just thought there were a few little misses. But at this price point you don't get five stars unless everything is perfect. Will we be back? Of course we will. read more

Best kept secret in Hudson! Food was a culinary delight. Fresh, unique food pairings that are well presented with sauces and garnishes. Will go out of my way to come back! Great selection of wine and you choose flights. read more

Lunch was pricey as selections were top shelf. Service was very good for our group of 16. Portions were appropriate. Comments included the cauliflower soup was very good tho a bit salty. Salmon was also salty. Duck sausage was good. Venison tartare was excellent. Hamburger and baked chicken were tasty, too. Has a large wine selection. Nice atmosphere for a romantic occasion. read more

Tucked away in the historic part of downtown Hudson, this Resturant is truly a hidden gem. The atmosphere is cool, it is a renovated basement with barn-stone walls... A very "prohibition feel," with a focus on modern day food and taste. I got a New Zealand fish, that was flown in that day, it was served over risotto, shrimp and clams. My GF got the steak filet, along with a side of spinach which was all cooked perfect. We sat at the bar, there are only a few seats at this bar, and I really liked watching the head chef control the kitchen and cook all the different orders. It was like you were watching a movie, right in front of you, they really know their stuff! Price was worth it, be prepared to spend around $100 for 2 (we got 1 drink). It was all worth it read more

My favorite restaurant in Hudson. The food is great. A wonderful place to get oysters on the half shell. Something I normally wouldn't order in Ohio, but they have different varieties and have been delicious. The ambiance is fantastic. Romantic yet edgy. And Sarah at the bar is incredible. She makes the best drinks in town. read more

Beautiful ambiance and atmosphere rustic location. Food was ok- 6/10. Strangest menu ever. Menu doesn't specify how much you are getting for the price listed. For instance the shrimp contact is $5 per shrimp- doesn't say that on the menu. The pasta comes in different portions- smallest portions size is listed on the menu- and doubles in price and size from there. And how about how you can only pick a certain side with your specific entree. Very weird. Service was horrible and it wasn't even busy. Drinks were very strong. Our bill didn't justify the experience. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

The worst steak I have ever tasted. We asked for medium rare and we received a dry, tough, brown and crispy steak that tasted like chopped beef rather than ribeye. The service was horrible. We asked for the steak to be remade to be what we ordered and the owner/ cook refused and told us that he had done it perfectly. The treatment we experienced was completely unacceptable. Definitely will not be coming back. read more

A Review I haven't in a while but after tonights dinner I have to What did I have to eat? hmm having a hard time remembering Oh I know First the charcuterie plate I'll give it a TRY IT and now it all goes downhill The Belly calms were greasy and glommed together potential yes but just not done well the deviled eggs really fancy to bad they just tasted like deviled eggs the lobster and the tuna bla bla bla tasted like a deviled egg that a1/2 cost like 2.50 pretty but tasteless the Caesar salad oh lets see no taste of garlic, lemon, worchester, just bland not good the heirloom tomato salad again the heirlooms where cherry sized tomatoes no flavor from the tomatoes just from the blue cheese dressing and the crab cakes were ok but way from special Overall I would say SKIP IT!!! read more

We did not like The Downtown 140! The dishes were expensive small and not that good. I had the Seafood combination. It was hard to find the substance through the shells and it had no taste. Before it, I had raw oysters. I asked for the small ones. They were 3 dollars each and they were so small, I could hardly find them with my fork. Don't ask for the small ones unless you like pretty shells with hardly anything in them. My wife, who is French, had Osso Bucco . She was disappointed. The quantity was very small and while she knew about the smoked flavor she wished she had not ordered it. The smoked flavor was not for her. For 35 dollars, there was hardly nothing there. The gnocchi looks "dry". Our guest didn't finish them. The only thing I liked was the service, the ambiance ( noisy, we had to scream to talk) and the Perfect Manhattan. I got back to my hotel and was still so hungry that I ordered a pizza. I won't be going back! read more