While wandering through downtown and taking pictures by the waterfront, we discovered this lovely restaurant. I was struck by the interesting architecture and proposed that we take a walk, which brought us to a delightful wine bar. We were very happy we decided to go inside! This historic location has a remarkable menu; I chose the walleye and walnut salad, and my partner had the ribs. There were many other dishes I wished we could try if we had been hungrier. The service was excellent, and the revitalized waterfront area is definitely worth exploring. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

The excellent service made our experience here. The inside is very small with about ten or so tables and a bar. The decor is cute and the windows overlook the cute street. Street parking is ample. There was only one other couple dining when we were there and they also seemed to be having a great time. The restaurant seemed very adamant about reservations being made in advance either by phone or their website (their hours are very limited, so reserving online is much easier). The food is very tasty, though the options are very limited (4 entrees and 2 specials). I believe this allows the small staff to create really delicious, fresh, and special plates. You can tell they take pride in their food and put love into everything on the plate. The vegetarian special, the eggplant parmesan, was made with quality cheese and the pasta was wildly fresh. The steak meal had the most delicious bourbon glazed carrots I've ever eaten. The menu mentions the availability of vegan alternatives. Our server was excited to talk about the ingredients and cooking process and was attentive and kind the entire meal. She really worked to ensure that everything was perfect. The restaurant is on the second floor of the building (fairly steep stairs) with one or two tables downstairs in the gift shop area, so be very mindful if accessibility is a concern. read more

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I had the best experience here Christmas shopping and was pleasantly surprised to encounter a tasting bar! The tasting host, Deb, was fun and engaging and recommended a delicious red (Napa Quilt) as I took a load off to break! Upstairs is a fine restaurant! I was tempted to stay and check out a meal- but I already had dinner plans... so I had a Lobster Bisque. Oof. Just perfect! I will write a more involved review after a dinner here, but the enjoyable break I had was so lovely on a bustling Saturday! Recommend! read more

Although we had dinner plans elsewhere, we stopped in for some cocktails so we could check out the menu and the atmosphere. I was so impressed with everything that I almost canceled our reservations at the other place so I could stay here. This is a combination wine shop, cocktail lounge, and restaurant. The restaurant and bar is upstairs. It is attractively decorated in a style that goes well with the historic nature of the building. There is also some seating outside. We sat at the bar. There is a large and interesting list of cocktails. I had the Fitzgerald's Flask which was a mixture of Gin, club soda, lime and cucumber served in a flask. A perfect summer cocktail! As we sipped our drinks we perused the menu. This is a small scratch kitchen and so the menu changes frequently with many daily specials. We saw some of the dishes and they looked and smelled great...next time we are staying for dinner! Of course, with a wine shop downstairs, you can easily find something nice to pair with your meal. I was pleasantly surprised by this place and can't wait to come back. read more

Fitzgerald's Wine Bar - Fitzgerald's Flask - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashtabula, Ohio

The service at Fitzgerald's was wonderful . Jennifer and Deborah could not have been any nicer. But the food was outstanding. I had Ravioli and a large meatball. It was one of the best Ravioli and meatballs I have ever had and I love Italian food. My husband had the Sea Bass cooked to perfection. It was a great place to dine for my birthday read more

This was our first night in Ashtabula and it's off to a great start. The restaurant was very welcoming. You could tell they were taking Covid very seriously and gave us a tour of the place and where we wanted to sit. Lots of options inside and out with plenty of room for social distancing. The house wine was very good and many other choices if you wanted a nice bottle. The menu had good choices and daily specials. I had the special beet salad and a chicken bacon flatbread. Hubby had linguini with two huge yummy meatballs The service was prompt and the food came out quickly. . For dessert, a chocolate assortment from the shop across the street and another glass of wine. We look forward to returning soon. This is a hidden gem. read more

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Fitzgerald's is our favorite on Bridge Street in Ashtabula! We had a fabulous New Year's Eve dinner! Deborah and her staff always do a phenomenal job! Classy, warm, welcoming ambiance. Great meal. Great wine list. Great service. Great dining experience! We've recommended Fitzgerald's to many. All come back to tell us how fantastic their experience was and they'll be returning. read more

Food is always consistent and it's a scratch kitchen with no freezers. They have a private label Cabernet from Napa Valley that rivals high dollar wines at the wine shops. You never rushed here and the restaurant is beautiful inside. The dessert is fantastic as well. This is a perfect place for a date night or just a lunch stop. read more

This place is very nice to visit while in Ashtabula's main downtown area on Bridge st. The wines selections is personally picked and getting 3 samples for $10 is a good deal. The inside has a sleek style of modern/ chic feel with both a inside and outside seating area. Their wines change periodically so have the wait staff tell you a bit about each wine. If you are looking for a good place to visit for a nice date or quiet atmosphere this is a great choice! read more

Wonderful experience! Great food and service! Had lobster bisque, shrimp tempura, margarita flatbread and butter cake for dessert. Will definitely be back! read more

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I wanted to like the place. We got there for a 5:15 reservation because they were going to be really busy at 6, which turned out to be a baby shower with 6 people. Hardly busy. Very slow service. Ordered my steak medium rare and it came out well done. Unfortunately couldn't notify the waiter of this because she didn't even come within sight for the entirety of my meal. I ate 3/4 of it and then she finally came out. I told her what was wrong and just got an apathetic-sounding "sorry." I asked her to take it back to the chef so they knew I wasn't lying. She came back and said it wasn't the chef's fault...the other waiter rang it in wrong. The manager told her yo say, "I'm sorry. It will never happen again. Couple of things here.. 1) it will never happen again because I'm not coming back 2) don't pass it off as your manager's apologies. Own it. You are the face of the restaurant. 3) mistakes happen, but this is why you come back to check on the table after a couple of minutes. If a restaurant can't handle 1 table of 6 and 2 tables of 2, then they really shouldn't be operating. It was my anniversary dinner and wanted to go somewhere nice. We didn't stay for dessert because we didn't want to give them any more of our money after paying for a fairly high-end priced dinner. read more

Fitzgerald's Wine Bar - This is rare? Ate more than I wanted I was hungry & the waitress didn't come out for 25 min after delivering the food. - Wine Bars Near Me - Ashtabula, Ohio

Absolutely terrible service . Got sat downstairs for 2+ hours after a reservation we made months ago

Stopped in for a glass of wine and appetizer. Let two different people know we were sitting outside and would like a bottle of wine. They each said someone would be outside shortly. No one ever came out. We finally left. The last time I was here the waitress was not very friendly I still tipped her well as she could have been having a bad day. Food was pricey but ok. So much for trying to support this locally owned businesses. read more

What a great little place! We stopped here after dinner somewhere else for a drink. It was excellent and th menu revealed they had full dinners available. So the next night we went back here for dinner and it was awesome. read more

Walked in, beautiful bar. Asked if we have reservations, no. "No problem." Can we sit on the patio? Again, "no problem". Walk upstairs. Upstairs is nicer than downstairs. Taken out to patio. Sat down. "Your server will be right out. " Two people walk in and sit down behind us, get immediate service. We ask for a server, or a menu... "your server will be right out. We are reprinting the dinner menu". Huh? Ok, so server brings drinks to the two behind and we look longingly. She takes pity on us and brings us a wine menu. Two more people come in, sit to our right. They have silverware, we don't... Long story short, 15 minutes. No water. No drinks. No silverware. No service. The woman serving the other table brought us two wine menus but didn't want anything to do with us. And the other mystical "he" never came out to even greet us. No manager, no nothing. We walked off the patio. At Restaurant next door. Drinks on the way, food ordered, kind attentive service. Can't imagine going back to Fitzgerald's again. Sorry. You lost some customers. read more

We drove in from Erie PA to check this spot out and it did not disappoint! The outside greeted us with music playing along the street. The indoor gift and wine shop was adorable. The real gem, though, is the upstairs dining room. Everything we tasted was delicious! We ordered the bread and oil, a giant meatball, the salmon and chicken Alfredo. The bread was perfect and the oil delicious. The meatball was fork tender and 4oz! The Salmon was the best I've ever tasted, it was cooked to perfection. The pasta was fresh and the Alfredo sauce was light and balanced. We can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Beautiful place, had drinks but didn't get to eat here yet. Definitely coming back to get dinner. Staff was nice and knowledgeable.loved the Fitzgerald gin drink. Great wine selection. read more

Great, fresh foods cooked to order, with seasonal fresh foods and specials! We actually drive 45 minutes to eat there several times a year, and are never disappointed. The atmosphere is warm, cozy and upstairs like a modern-version speakeasy; downstairs like a small, cozy personal wine bar and table. It's a nice gem in the little historic part of Ashtabula. read more

Fitzgerald didn't disappoint. It's such a quaint little wine bar with pleasant interior. Great outside patio as well. I've been there several times and have not been disappointed . I tried the mushroom ravioli this last time and they were outstanding! I felt compelled to finally post a review. The service and the wine was great as well. read more

Went there last night (Tuesday) we were not aware that Tuesdays are by reservation only due to the pandemic. Owner was there and seated us anyway. The food was incredible as always and she allowed us to finish our drinks while closing up. The service is very friendly and the staff can answer any questions you may have about the menu. They have a fantastic selection of wines! This place is an absolute gem in the harbor area! read more

I absolutely love Fitzgerald's!! Thank you for making my birthday so amazing! Everything was perfect. Each bite was incredible!! This restaurant is beautiful (think 1930's with a modern vibe) and you can even shop for gifts downstairs. I will definitely be back as soon as possible! read more

Extreme disappointment. Snooty, unappreciated experience. My girlfriend and made it a point to walk to this wine bar, have some wine, and spend some time in this cool town. Unfortunately we were met by a weird vibe. After deciding on our wine, we went to pay and we're told they'd bring our wine out and settle up and to have a seat. The place was otherwise empty. After waiting 20 min for our complicated two glasses of wine order to never be served, we left. read more

I will not be back. Anniversary dinner ruined! I am allergic to mushrooms and told our waitress when I ordered my rare steak with no mushrooms. My husband ordered his steak medium well. First my steak came out with mushrooms. I again said I am allergic and had said no mushrooms. She said she didn't hear me. A minute later she was back with my replated steak. Obviously the mushrooms had just been removed. So I had a steak that had come into close contact with mushrooms. I cut into my steak and discovered it was medium well. My husband's was medium rare. The other items were very good though. I am still here at the restaurant. I have a gift certificate for $10 off my next visit and a free Bruschetta that I will not be using. We were offered nothing off the bill. Very disappointing. read more

The food was very good! The service was fantastic! Connor is the best waiter! I will be back for sure!

Literally, the best cocktails and food I've ever had, and I found it by accident. I'm leaving Fitzgerald's in complete amazement Eat there!!!! read more

Great setting, wine and aps!!!! Debra does an amazing job!!! We are lucky to have her on Bridge St.

My husband and I had a PERFECT. Dining experience at Fitzgerald's Wine Bar last Monday. We had the pork chop and steak and both were prepared well. The waitress was attentive, friendly and professional. We had the opportunity to meet the Chef/Owner who was also friendly and welcoming. We highly recommend this gem! read more

Very attentive staff. My husband and I had a fantastic dinner, including a completely from-scratch vegan mushroom risotto made for me which I sincerely appreciated and enjoyed, as it was not even on the menu. He had a mouth-watering pork chop that he said tasted like prime rib. All the sides were hot, delicious, and beautifully presented. The entire experience was high-end and extremely pleasant. Kudos to the entire staff and the excellent chef for making our night! read more

Wow. We had such a fun, relaxing dinner with friends. Went on Sunday for an early dinner. Our food was excellent. Our service was outstanding and the decor was so well done!! Hope to make this a once a month place to dine. read more

We had dinner there last night. Great food and friendly service . The meatballs were the best Loved the shrimp / pasta dish

I write damning reviews rarely and with a bit of sadness- but Fitzgerald's is so deserving. The restaurant's bungling ruined not just our group's dinner out, but several other would-be diners that, like us, walked out without ever getting our entrees. After the 6 of us we were seated our server took our drink orders. She was pleasant, but had no knowledge of some very basic wine and liquor questions. One person in our group asked if the bar had Limoncello for a Lemon Drop martini and she stated "isn't that a dessert?"! Didn't know what Prosecco was. When she took our orders for drinks and later appetizers, she wouldn't write it down, then would come back and have us repeat our orders! This happened several times to the point we suggested she write it down! Didn't check back with us for long periods of times (30+ minutes - drinks empty, water, ordering, etc.) But our table service paled in comparison to the kitchen. We could see a lot of anger and frustration between the servers, cooks and managers. Other diners started walking out. Nearly 3 hours from sitting down and well over an hour from ordering our entrees, we were told we weren't close to getting our food. The manager comped our appetizers and we paid for our drinks and left. Buyer beware! read more

Local, no competition. Same price as a larger city, small town feel and service. The comments from some other reviews are spot on. Good luck!! read more

I recently had a wonderful experience at Fitzgerald's Wine Bar. The restaurant is very warm and inviting and captures the historic feel that Bridge Street represents. The staff was very welcoming and the owner was engaged with the customers, making sure everyone was taken care of and food was to our liking. And the food! Our meal was really exceptional! I had a white fish that was fresh and wonderfully prepared. My husband had the steak and loved it! Deb, the owner helped us select wines and we were not disappointed! Definitely recommend this restaurant and the Bridge Street experience. read more

This was our first visit. The food was very good, as was the service. I had a seared tuna salad and my husband had chicken picatta. Both delicious! My only hesitation are these: The entrance is a little awkward when you come off the harbor side. We entered a room that was empty. We waited a few minutes then walked upstairs - where at the top was a table at which people were eating. (Perhaps there's usually someone downstairs and they were just short staffed that night?) Also, for a wine bar, the wine selection by the glass was limited. 2nd visit. Still awkward entrance with no one downstairs. They were very busy. Service was slow but food was excellent! Third visit- waitress was new and had not been trained. She was very nice and we liked her a lot. She was trying! We ordered, a shaved prime rib dish, a beet salad and a side of pasta. We were brought a side beet salad and a what looked like a side of pasta without shrimp for our vegetarian in the family. We were charged full price for a shrimp pasta, $22. When I objected, a guy came over and said he would take two dollars off the pasta since we didn't get the shrimp. When I explained that if I had ordered shrimp on something they would've charged me appreciably more than two dollars, and I didn't think two dollars was a reasonable deduction and we didn't order a full plate of pasta. We ordered a side of pasta. He then adjusted the check to a price that we thought was reasonable. He gave me a free coupon for a bruschetta. As we were paying he said that the owner, who was 50 miles south at an event, had heard about our concerns and wanted to call me. He intimated that she either had a microphone or a camera in the building. Yes, quite creepy in either case. They asked for my phone number which I gave them. 36 hours later, no call. I spent the whole weekend worrying about the waitress, who was very nice, but obviously not trained. That's on the manager. Also, the prime rib dish was odd, at best. Shaved prime rib, not trimmed for fat, in dough, with brie on the side. I thought it would be like beef Wellington but it was more like a Philly Cheesesteak with good cheese wrapped in strips of a crescent roll. read more

This is truly a unique place to have a meal! The service is very personable, attentive and kind. The food is amazing and they have several different wines, cocktails and beers to choose from, so it's not just a wine bar. There are 2 stories, an outdoor terrace and a gift shop! Very cool. Highly recommend if you're looking for a place that has a cozy, inviting and upscale feel to it....and of course the food and service are excellent! read more

We have always had great food and wine at Fitzgerald's! The building has been renovated back to all of its glory and then some. Try the house Cabernet! The food is excellent and the house made dressing is the best. Check it out! read more

I came for my bachelorette party and we waited 2 hours to be able to order appetizers. The waitress did not come by for long periods of time (30+ mins.) and after waiting over three hours for our entrees nothing was comped, no apology, nothing. I feel so bad for my friends who bought drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts but were not offered basic service in return. read more

First time visit to Ashtabula. This restaurant was recommended by our host. We had a great experience. The wait staff was very attentive. A terrific bottle of sauvignon Blanc was suggested for our dinner. I enjoyed a risotto and my husband had the walleye dinner. Generous servings at a reasonable price. And all the while dining in a sophisticated atmosphere with great jazz classics playing softly in the background. read more

Absolutely amazing food. Great atmosphere as well. Very reasonably priced for the quality of food. This will be a regular for a nice evening out with friends. read more