My friend and I sat outdoors, Nate was our server and was amazing! Everything I got from the…read moremussels, to the fries to this bread pudding pictured here was better than I expected.

Eight (!) years ago my friend recommended her favorite place - The Fairmount. She emphasized that…read morethe ambiance and cocktails are something to experience. Eight years worth of Fairmount moments later, this review is well overdue. AMBIANCE: The ambiance allows you to slow down and enjoy your company. The restaurant is dim lit, has fireplaces, and loungey atmosphere. It somehow feels warm and I heard a lot of people refer to it as a second home (people are always so friendly here!). There is ample space - three bars, main dining space, and huge outdoor oasis bar. Nestled in Cedar Fairmount neighborhood, you'll also be able to enjoy historic neighborhood. There are seating arrangements if you're craving company or want to enjoy your date. Seating options include couches by the fireplace, tables, and high tops. Fairmount is delightful during every season. During the summer you can enjoy the bar and patio. In the winter you can dine at the igloos. I prefer all seasons here. FOOD/DRINKS: The menu at Fairmount is impressive and has exciting seasonal/weekly additions. You'll never get bored. The cocktails here are refined, very boozy, and very well crafted. The food is seriously delicious, and consistent every single time. I've been impressed with every dish. The dishes and drinks frequently follow the seasons. During my latest visit I enjoyed Butter Pecan Warm Cider with bourbon ($12, so bold and boozy, tastes like fall). I also ordered Fig Trouble Little China ($15, a more rich version of Old Fashioned, so delicious). I also tasted Short Rib & Risotto for the very first time ($28, such a delicious dish, every bite was just amazing). My favorites? Ah, so hard! I'll go with the Fairmount Burger! It's angus beef burger with bacon-fig chutney. It's so delicious! I can't even be serious about meat at the other burger places, this is easily the best burger in the city. My seasonal favorite? Kevin McCallister seasonal drink that resembles coquito or eggnog. The drink is topped with rice paper that includes the design of Kevin from Home Alone. It's such a fun tradition! I look forward to this drink all year and always tell the world about it! SERVICE: The service is excellent. I haven't been anywhere where service is right on point every single time. Everyone is nice - the owner, hosts, and waitstaff. You truly feel seen and like the most important guest. I've visited previously while on dates and frequently dine here solo, always had the most pleasant service. EVENTS: Many people book events here for their non-profits or companies. As far as individual events, Fairmount hosts a fun NYE party every year! PARKING: Onsite parking lot is available at the back of the building. You can enter through the front doors on Cedar or right through the parking lot door. There are numerous reasons why I love the Fairmount. I consider it to be the best dining experience in the Cedar Fairmount neighborhood of Cleveland Heights. I also love how the owner Jake is very engaged in the community and is incredibly friendly with the surrounding business owners. I'll choose this place again and again for calming ambiance, crafted cocktails, and delicious food. To many more years of Fairmount and at Fairmount!

I went to B Side Lounge last night and I couldn't wait to leave a review of my experience. Every…read moreTuesday they have a live band in combination with an open mic and it's was really an artist's paradise. There were vocalists, MC's, and musicians that were so talented. It was an ambiance that was unbeatable. This was my first time ever going for this event and I definitely will be going again next Tuesday. The event does have a 10 dollar cover charge but it was worth it. I think it's a great place to go by yourself to meet people, for date night or with friends. Honorable mention: The Long Island cocktails are monstrous in the best way possible!

They need to upgrade their liquor. They're liquor taste like water down liquor. I hate having to…read morepay for my liquor and it taste like water. The only thing I purchased is the Red Bull there they need to upgrade their liquor im tired of tasting water in my liquor. But overall, the events that they throw are good, entertaining, fun, relaxing I love the deck that they have outside.

My impression bartenders rock! Prices are great and the place has good people. Chris is the…read moreconsummate host. Always with a great story.

The social room never closes at last call. It's always up to the bar tenders. So be aware. It might…read morebe closed at midnight or earlier.

A local treasure. What more can I say?…read more We enjoyed Happy Hour earlier today: Manhattan and sparkling wine!

Ok, this place was amazing!…read more Showed up and it looked closed. Probably intentional. Walk up the back steps, ring the bell, and they'll let you in. Short stroll thru the functioning barber shop and up the stairs. Better figure out how to get in once you get up there! Very original and felt like stepping back in time. Dark, old wood, and classic American furniture set the place back 100 years. Only ordered a beer since I was going to be driving but the bartender was fast and professional. Not a very big location on either floor (2nd and 3rd) but great vibe overall and a great experience. Nice and quiet, very chill environment.

First of all, Bottlehouse is just a lot of fun! They have trivia night, live music, community…read moreevents, free board games available to play-- and more! The beer, wine, and mead selections are all wonderful, and the service is warm and neighborly. But Eugene's, the food stand inside, is insane. The burgers are melt in your mouth delicious-- and the fries are crispy. Pay a bit extra for the aoli to dip fries in and you'll thank me, I promise!

Eugene's smash burgers are amazing along with the chicken fingers and sauces. The brewed beer mead…read moreand cider is superb. The thought that Joe's into each offering shows with the high level and breadth of brewed selections. The staff behind the bar and at the grill are friendly and responsive. Great service team.

What a fantastic venue, built in the art deco style and commanding the presence of mind a building…read moreof this era deserves - she presents good sides in all the right places! She presents herself along Euclid and East streets the best, in my opinion - from the outside. Once inside - the main Grand Foyer is not to be missed! Even the side street and back door entrances, and the lower level lobby and vestibule areas beg to be inspected and enjoyed visually and audibly, as the sounds echo off the beautiful marbled floorings. The music hall is a jewel that showcases all of what is right with the art deco movement - and acoustically allows for the magnificent capture of sounds from the silence of a pin drop to the booming bass drums in a Sousa March - or monolithic Wagner Orchestral sounds - they are all to be enjoyed with every style and volume in between. I have enjoyed each visit and treasured each one - looking forward to the next one! I hope to bring my family on a trip with me one of these times as I visit the city for a mix of medical and work visits. Until next time - thank you for another great performance Severance Hall!

Gorgeous interior. Lots of steps and finding your way…read morearound can be confusing at first but so many staff available to help and they were all nice! Seemed like the food and alcohol was your typical theatre fare, popcorn, wines, simple mixed drinks.

The ambiance at Angelo Nido is absolutely stunning, featuring gorgeous statues throughout the…read moreestablishment. It fills up fast, so reservations are highly recommended. The Food: Fried Calamari: Fried to perfection, incredibly tender, and highly recommended. Chicken Piccata: Packed with perfect lemon flavor. I paired it with a side of cavatelli in olive oil and garlic--cooked perfectly al dente and a great match. Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp: Tossed in linguine, which my companion thoroughly enjoyed. If you want a memorable Italian dining experience, this is the place to come!

Great restaurant in the heart of little Italy. Great atmosphere, I do expect Italian music, but the…read moresame Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin songs gets old. Yeah, come at me for that one. Great Chicken Marsala special (salad, soup, CM, Pasta, and a cannoli-$27) and Spaghetti with meat sauce/meatballs/Sausage. Salads were top notch. Delicious. Chianti and Montepulciano. Excellent night. Go and enjoy.

Awesome quality of food (great taste and big potions)…read more If you are looking for traditional Italian food and atmosphere, this is it! The owner (Terry) is great and makes you feel welcome.

Finally made it to Little Italy in Cleveland after multiple visits to the city, really hoping this…read moretime I'd find a good mealbut unfortunately, still no luck. The service at La Dolce Vita was good, which I appreciated. I ordered the veal with pasta. The veal itself was disappointing the breaded cutlet wasn't hot enough, so the cheese just sat on top instead of melting properly, which affected both the texture and overall flavor. The pasta (Pellegrino/Pellipe) was just okay, nothing particularly memorable.They did bring out a complimentary fruit plate at the end, which was a nice gesture.Overall, while the service was solid, the food didn't meet expectations. I'm still searching for a truly enjoyable dining experience in Cleveland.