I absolutely love this place. The bone in ribeye is to die for. Great service. Beautiful decor. Upscale crowd. Great drinks.

I recently had the opportunity to lunch at LockKeepers. Despite the ever-so-packed parking lot (and dining room, for that matter), I had a good experience top to bottom. The ambiance is nice enough to merit a business suit yet chill enough to accommodate your khaki/polo shirt crowd. Our server was attentive and delightful, recommending the prosciutto, arugula and parmesan pizza. As always when I'm conflicted about what to order, I took her up on the recommendation. Here's where the review gets really good. This is what pizza is supposed to be like; simple, rustic, and artfully conceived. The crust was thin, crispy, warm and chewy. The flavors and textures of the toppings created a perfect compliment: paper-thin slices of rich, salty prosciutto, generous shavings of parmigiano-reggiano, crisp, peppery arugula, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh ground pepper. YUM! I'm going to save a higher rating until after I'm able to take advantage of the dinner menu. I might even up the ante by making the best of the warm, dark atmosphere by taking a date. Stay tuned... read more

Overall I had a nice experience here for lunch I sat at the bar and the lady who made my pear martini and put in my food was very sweet and attentive. The soup of the day was the comfort I did not know I needed and the lobster risotto was delicious! I will be back to try out their happy hour some day. read more

A favorite! Food is always delicious! I had the gnocchi with mushrooms and it was incredible. A nice glass of wine and socially distant spaced tables made it a great night! read more

Very nice place. Excellent bar. Food was good but menu does not have a lot to choose from. Sausage stuffed pepper appetizer was fantastic read more

Only had drinks and an app bc we were going to a movie but we enjoyed it. The tapenade that comes with their bread was the best, we had the tuna tartare and it was ok... in my personal opinion, tuna and potato are a weird match. Cranberry spritzer was good and the server was friendly. I definitely want to have dinner here the menu looked great! read more

What started as coming for special occasions became.. let's go for the wonderdul wine list. The appetizers are so delicious. Polenta and fresh meatballs they were so wonderdul to put on separate plates. The bread is homemade and aromatic and the butter just melts they also bring oil and kind and bring more. We love the wine list we chose a wonderful Malbec the entire table enjoyed their entrées . We have yet to have room for dessert and look forward to warm weather so we can enjoy sitting outside. read more

LockKeepers - Gorgeous filet over potato pancake - New American Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

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While I generally enjoyed my experience here. The initial impression was one of awkwardness. There was a wine tasting going on in the bar/lounge area, and the hostess/staff had no idea of where to seat us. The initial idea was to put us in the lounge (???), but thankfully they decided to put us in the dining area. We were told several times that the dinner menu wasn't available (duh! really no dinner at 4pm, sorry but I'm not new), which wasn't a problem as we were just looking for some nibbles and drinks. So outside of the service glitches, the food is very good. We got the calamari salad, the pizza of the day and a pitcher of Basil Mojitos. The salad was flavorful, with sun-dried tomato, olives and just the perfect drizzle of olive oil. The pitcher of Mojitos was a wonderful surprise and I can't wait to make a version of it at home. When back in the area, I'd give it another go. read more

It was extremely busy. The wedge salad was great. The meal however was forgettable. Not typical for this place. I would say it is the best in cleveland. read more

LockKeepers - Apple cobler - New American Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

Called in for a reservation. Hostess was extremely short and acted like the call was putting her out. I won't be returning to any restaurant that acts like they're doing you a favor by taking your money. No thank you. read more

This is a review for their happy hour, which happens Monday-Friday, from 5-7pm in their lounge and bar. Their happy hour is fantastic!! $4 glasses of wine and incredibly inexpensive and yummy food. $3 cheese plate, $3 bruschetta, $5 pizza and burgers and other high quality bar food. The ambiance is beautiful, large comfortable booths and couches at around tables. The bar stools are comfortable as well. While I have never been here for a regular meal, I love their happy hour. It's a great place to check out. Friday's they even have free pizza. It's great to go somewhere super nice without spending a ton of cash. Their service has always been fantastic as well. read more

Always a good experience. Great atmosphere, staff and delicious food! We like sitting at the bar or outside-when it's available. Drinks are unique and tasty as well. Only downfall is the price. Some items are worth the money, but the more "traditional" bar food is overpriced. They have a great happy hour, so it all balances out in the end! read more

This place pre-Covid 19 was a frequent visiting place for us and five star for several years. Not any more! In March, 2021 we ordered takeout for two for $67.00. It was a mistake: ordered Tomato Basil soup, received vegetable soup. Ordered Caesar Salad, received horrid yellow lettuce which we placed in trash can without eating. I wrote letter to long-time general manager and received no call, text, e-mail, fax or letter response. I did NOT ask for a refund, merely told him how much we used to enjoy the place and how poorly they had performed--I assumed he would want to know so he could be sure it wouldn't happen to a less forgiving customer. Apparently he didn't and doesn't care. Save yourself the disappointment and go somewhere else. While I'm on the subject, the patio is terrible--nice view of river and trucks barreling by. Like noise? The trucks help you avoid any conversation with your dining partner. read more

LockKeepers - We ordered Tomato Basil--this is vegetable soup. - New American Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

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My wife and I have visited Lockkeeper's Inn many times over the years. It has been through several owners and we have had mixed feelings that it sometimes was operating on past reputation instead of current excellence. Not any more. We have been twice this spring for lunch and been delighted both times. Food has been excellent, price was reasonable. We look forward to our next visit (maybe when our daughter comes to town). read more

Awesome dinner tonight. Had the veal chop and Frank's salad. Only thing is that there was a lot of food and I couldn't finish it all. Dined at the bar and service from Nate was spot on. Excellent mixologist and he knows his wines. This place is definitely recommended. Not cheap, but the high quality is worth the price. Also, get a Negroni and $1 goes to Autism Speaks. read more

Delicious spot. Cant wait to go back. Good service and good food. Excited to introduce friends to this place. Thank you Cleveland. But Baker Mayfield sucks! Go Bengals! read more

First time dining there and already can't wait to go back! The food was phenomenal and service was even better. Karen made sure our dining experience was the best it could be one of the best waitresses we've ever had. read more

We had an amazing dinner. From wine to dessert, salads and entrees, everything was excellent. Our servers gave us excellent recommendations based on our discussion of what we like/dislike. There was no sense of being rushed through our meal which was great since we were with friends we don't often see. Exceptional items included grilled peaches and prosciutto, watermelon and arugula salad, duck ragout gnocchi, lemon and herb roasted grouper, salted caramel brownie with the best cherries ever, and spumoni galato. read more

One of the best meals I have ever had in the metro Cleveland area. We hadn't been here in years. I looked at the menu online and the new Fall menu was so interesting we decided to go. I had the Beef Carpaccio and believe me this is the best I have ever had in NEO. It was generous and fresh and since I don't care for truffle oil, they were happy to substitute olive oil. I ordered the pumpkin ravioli from the Fall menu and it was perfect. My husband had a Frank's salad and the winner of the night the bone in pork osso bucco. The meat was honestly like butter. So perfectly cooked. Our server Jen was top rate! I have a garlic allergy and she was very accommodating and willing to as the kitchen questions. This is one of the best dining experiences I have ever had in NEO n the past seven years and that includes all the CLE hotspots! Do yourself a favor...GO!!!! read more

This is hands-down my new favorite special occasion/celebration restaurants. This place is classy, dressy, pricey, romantic, dimly lighted, quiet, and fancy. The service and staff were great. My boyfriend and I came here on Valentine's Day. We made reservations 2 weeks prior and they only had one reservation for 8:30pm. Our waitress checked in on us an appropriate number of times. They started by giving us warm bread with delicious tapenade and soft butter. It was fantastic. Once we finished they brought another bread and the tapenade and butter. Our waitress explained the specials and answered our questions perfectly. All the food was brought in on time and at the same time. We did not have to wait for a long period of time. We got the meat and cheese board and everything was great and a good portion size. Then we asked to split a Ceasar salad and they split it for us without us asking. I ordered the Porkchop wrapped in prosciutto with the risotto and green beans. Honestly, the best risotto I've ever had. The green beans were nice and crispy. The porkchop was cooked perfectly and the sauce was great. My boyfriend got the breaded veal dish with spaghetti and I liked it even more than mine. The veal was superb and the spaghetti sauce was great. The portion sizes were large so we ended up bringing home leftovers that were just as good as the first round! We got the tiramisu which was a slight disappointment. The lady fingers were kind of dry but we ended up pouring our cappucinno into it. Everything else was so delicious I didn't even care. The drinks were great especially my boyfriend's Tom Colins drink. Our waitress brought complimentary pink dessert wine which was bubbly and great with the tiramisu. They are known for their wines so I would definitely go back there and try it again! read more

LockKeepers - Porkchop - New American Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

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This is seriously one of the best, if not THE BEST, restaurant I have been to. My boyfriend and I went here in December, 2014. Our waiter was very courteous and engaging. We ordered a bottle of wine (Meeker merlot from Sonoma, CA, which was amazing, and the bottle is really cool -- the maker has her kids put their painted hands on the bottle, so each bottle is unique. Our waiter even decanted it for us. In addition to the bread they serve, we had two appetizers: the antipasto board and flatbread pizza (you get to choose your own toppings). Entrees: Roasted Bell & Evans Chicken Breast and I believe my boyfriend ordered the fish of the day (I don't like seafood so I don't remember. Dessert: coffee and every flavor they offer of sorbetto (3 flavors). Everything we ate was TO DIE FOR. I really don't have any complaints and I can't wait to go back. read more

LockKeepers is always a 5 star experience for food and service. Today my cousins and I took my 95 year old aunt there to celebrate her birthday. Our server Ashton was amazingly kind , attentive, and patient especially to my aunt who has a hard time hearing. What an amazing young man who was "present" to each of us every time he came by...he paced our meal leisurely, joked with us, and took care of every request....his presence today made our celebration perfect. Thank you Ashton and LockKeepers for giving my aunt a wonderful 95th birthday celebration. read more

From the time we were greeted from the valet till the time we exited, it was exceptional service. Very warm and friendly staff in a very warm and charming ambiance. Our server was on point and very friendly. Food was served hot and delicious. Large portions, I had to take half of mine home for a second meal. I ordered the simple greens salad. It was a large portion so our server split to share. It was delicious, spring mix with cucumber, carrot and the balsamic dressing was very good, and just the right amount to taste. My main course was the Seafood Fra Diavolo, huge. Again as stated spicy, just enough to taste, but not overbearing. There was a very good mixture of the seafood, proportioned well with the spaghetti. We were full, but splurge and ordered a cannoli to go. It was packed nicely in a box with a side of chocolate. I would highly recommend. read more

Great Food and great service as always! Sherrie waited on us and she was awesome. Never missed a beat in her service. Very knowledgable and always there at the right time to refill water and drinks. read more

I must say that this was an expensive mediocre meal at best. The waitress was less than friendly and was not very accommodating. We understood the first 6 times she said that the Happy hour specials were not valid on the patio, I get it but does that really mean if you want to pay full price you still cant get the specials available inside? The quality of food was mediocre especially for the price. Brussel sprouts were fabulous, the calamari was no crispy but covered in gooey breading. Seafood risotto was bland at best. read more

This was our first time to LockKeepers. It has a nice, classy, yet casual feel. First impression wasn't great. We were walking up the sidewalk from the rear and a side door flew open in my face and nearly hit me as an employee burst out of it. He apologized, but you should probably take a bit more caution if your exiting into a sidewalk before you throw a door open that fast. Didn't see much seating area to wait, we arrived on time for our reservations for two, but still waited 10-15 minutes uncomfortably standing around the coat closet. On the other hand, when we were sat, we found all the staff to be polite, courteous and helpful. Abundant wine list and attractive menu options. Per the server's suggestion, I had the bone-in rib eye and my wife had the Veal Marsala. We both had the tomato basil soup. All of it was very good, however my wife felt the mashed potatoes were far too salty. Best steak I've had in a long time. I noticed at this restaurant that all the staff seems to help each other out, whether or not it's their table. Numerous employees participated in pre-bussing the table, getting us refills, etc. That's a huge plus for us, since many restaurants you go to nowadays it seems the servers only pay attention to the tables they're assigned, so it's nice to see everyone pitching in. Overall, we had a very nice experience at LockKeepers. A bit on the pricey side, and somewhat dim in a first impression, however the food and service trumps all, and they were quite good. read more

This restaurant has been our fine dinning choice for special occasions, i.e., birthdays, anniversaries, etc.. And when we just want a great dinning experience. A little bit of a drive from Akron. But well worth it. Service has always been top notch. The food? Incredible. We have never in as many times we've dinned there had a bad meal or lacking in service. Weekends are jammed. Go early or after 9PM to not feel crowded. But even at their peak of service, we never felt like the wait staff was anxious to turn our table. Highly recommend this upscale eatery. For any occasion. or just because it's great any time. read more

This is the best dining experience I have had in Cleveland. You have to pick this restaurant especially if you are celebrating a special occasion. The best servers in Cleveland, awesome food, great desserts, delicious drinks and the decoration and ambiance of the restaurant is great to impress a special one. Food - I only eat seafood so I cannot comment on the meat but my party ordered the fillet mignon and the filled pork chops and they wouldn't stop talking about how good it was. Pumpkin raviolis was probably the best pasta dish I have had. The butter sauce on the ravioli was slightly sweet but also salty. I ordered the ravioli with marinara sauce and it was good but not very flavorful so I wouldn't recommend ordering their ravioli with marinara. I loved the tuna tartare, it has potato in the bottom.... I wanted to get it as my main course! The salads are spectacular... so many ingredients and flavors. I had the Arugula with Fig and also tried the Baby Kale with Blue cheese, I couldn't pick my favorite but I recommend getting two half salads instead of a full one so you can try more. Desserts - It was a birthday so we had a sampler with all the top desserts. Chocolate cake - really rich and buttery Dulce de leche icecream - small but really light in flavor and texture. Great caramel flavor. Carrot Cake - I thought was a little on the dry side but the spices on it and the frosting were really good. The winner was the CHEESECAKE! It was fluffy which is weird to see on a cheesecake and with a rasbery and whipcream frosting topping. Service - BEST SERVICE I have in a restaurant. Waitress was so accommodating, very fast and attentive. They have this special private room near the wine cellar that sits around 6 people. That's what we had and made the whole experience so unique. They treated us like royalty the whole night and we really didn't want to leave. Price - It is fine dining so if you want salad, drink, entrée and dessert you are looking at $40+ a person, depending on what you order (plates were from $14 to $48) The bad thing is that nothing will top this great experience. RECOMMENED 100% read more

Lockkeepers had long been on my list of classy joints to check out since moving to CLE and now I can't believe I hadn't gone here sooner! You know you're in for a great experience when you roll up and complimentary valet is offered - I was digging the place already. Definitely a nice touch in Northeast Ohio during the winter. The interior itself was very cool and classy too - the entire place looked nice but we chose to hang out in the lounge as my fiancèe and I were just in for appetizers and drinks before going out on NYE. The lounge was very inviting and we got seated in a comfy corner with a view of the large bar. Our waitress was nice and very informative, listing off a variety of wonderful sounding entrèes. She was also very helpful in helping us decide on which of the delicious sounding appetizers to split - seriously, it was hard, but the meatballs and polenta were calling my name. Now, one of my own cooking specialties is a gourmet version of spaghetti and meatballs so I'm critical of the dish when I get it out. However, these were the.Best.Meatballs.I.Have.Ever.Had. For Real, it was like Italy in mouth. People describe ribs as fall off the bone or chicken piccatta as melt in your mouth, but both of these were amalgamated when I tasted the meatballs. Amazing. The polenta and sauce served as an interesting and delicious accent to the main dish. The drinks we ordered were also very delicious, a nice balance of sweet for her and strong for my lemoncello whiskey combo. We did have a really sad part to our Lockkeepers experience, though: we only had time for appetizers and left sad that we didn't have time for more food. That being said, we're already planning our return to feast here and try more of the amazing dishes. read more

It looks like I am going against the grain here, but I was not impressed. I was in a party of eight and the service was very inattentive. I was drinking water and couldn't get refills. We were never offered bread but all of the surrounding tables had some. The server didn't try to up sell drinks, appetizers or deserts. I had the tuna and it was good, but nothing to rave about. The restaurant itself is very nice and would be great for any occasion. read more

After years of living in the area and talking about trying, we finally did tonight and were happy we did. It was delicious! The waitress started us off with the typical bread and butter, but also came with an olive tapenade, which I could seriously not stop eating. I am a always impressed with that extra touch, over just the bread and butter, which that alone my boyfriend was obsessed with. We then started our meal with a chopped salad, which we asked to have platted separately and was composed beautifully, and dressed perfectly. All the flavors popped in each bite, the lettuce was saturated in dressing, without being overdone. We practically licked the plate after the pieces of Parmesan fell to the last bite. This is a recommended starter. I ordered the seafood risotto for dinner, which was cooked to the right temps for both the risotto and seafood. Perfectly buttery and salty and substantial, without being just a filling, heavy pasta. My boyfriend ordered the strip steak. He ordered it medium and it was cooked exactly to his taste and basically melted in our mouths. It came with purple potatoes and a little squash salad. Both were platted beautifully. We ended with the tiramisu which I have to sadly announce we did not enjoy. It had too much of the amaretto flavor and was too sweet, we eat a lot of tiramisu and are pretty snobby about the desert and I think they need to step their game up on the desert. The drink I ordered, Lock 39, a prosecco beverage with lemon, tasted like I was drinking a lemon drop and was tough to drink all the way. Overall, we will absolutely return and will remember to make reservations bc we got there at like 5pm on a Wednesday night and wanted the beautiful patio they have but needed reservations, bc they were filled up. Our seat inside was fine, and we enjoyed our experience. read more

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yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm its soo good plssss yassssss i was too hungry i could've licked the plate clean

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Lockkeepers is one of the most consistent restaurants in the area...consistently great food and service. The bartender (short, dark hair) makes a hell of a Manhattan and Martini). Dinner on the patio was lovely. I opted for the spinach salad with grilled salmon and my friend got a salad with grilled chicken. Both were delicious and nicely presented. The bread, butter, and olive tapenade with garlic and sundried tomatoes kicks ass. I haven't eaten that much bread in years. Damn that stuff is good. Our server was kind enough to bring some plain salad green greens in a to-go box so we could have fresh salad with our leftovers. Nice touch. read more

Um, sorry, no. I went here for a business dinner and the service was great.. but my pork chop was pretty underwhelming. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing? I guess I would attempt it again if delmonicos burned down or something. Just not impressed. read more

After endlessly delaying my initial visit to this timeless classic, I finally decided to stop by after work - and what a great decision it was! Even for an upscale establishment, the prices are reasonable and the portions are generous enough to make you reconsider getting dessert. Furthermore, the service was quick, attentive, and friendly. Upon walking in you are immediately shrouded by the intimate, low-lit interior, which was set against a backdrop if wooden cloth covered tables. I sat at the bar where I was quickly greeted and offered a choice of drinks, which I declined, but did order a cup of minestrone and the spinach ricotta cavatelli. The bread that comes standard with all entrees is accompanied by a housemade whipped butter and an olive tampendade, which paired exceptionally well. Now for the main course, the spinach cavatelli was simply outstanding, with a nice blend of sundried tomatoes, garlic, and cherry tomatoes that lit a fire on my taste buds! One distinguishing feature of this place is the authenticity of their menu; that is, if you're looking for Italian cusine that is more typical of what you would find in Italy, then this place has it. read more

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This place was delicious! The service was great. The food was impeccable. We had the wedge salad, the beet salad, and Cesar salad along with the mussels which were the plumpest I've ever seen. For the main course we had gnocchi, scallops and the pork chop. Fabulous! And of course we couldn't leave without coffee and carrot cake oh and the peanut butter sundae. Oh so good. I'm from ny and this Ohio restaurant was a great experience. read more

Lockkeepers is excellent! Great food! Great Drinks! Wonderful Staff! You couldn't ask for anything more. It is definitely worth a visit. You will not be disappointed. read more

Went to Lockkepers for a business dinner. Nice ambiance; I liked the vaulted ceilings and wood paneling. The restaurant is relatively spacious and good for large groups. The staff were very accommodating given that we were late by varying degrees, and our server remained patient with a large (and gregarious) group. Appetizers: I tried the crab cakes, eggplant rollatini, sausage stuffed peppers and calamari. My clear favorite was the eggplant (mild but flavorful), followed by the crab cakes. I only had a taste of the peppers & calamari but they were above average. I skipped salad, but everyone else appeared to have enjoyed theirs. For my entree, I had the pancetta wrapped filet medallions. The quality of the meat itself was very good, as was the port-reduction; but at this point in the meal, I was a bit too full to really appreciate such a rich main course. The accompanying vegetables and potatoes were just ok, but I'm not too surprised or bothered by that. I tried a bite of the tiramisu and don't remember it being anything too special - it was good, but nothing exciting. On the other hand, the wine selection was excellent, as was the post-dinner espresso. Overall, this is a good choice for an event like a family dinner (e.g. a parent's birthday or anniversary) or a business dinner. The restaurant is somewhat formal, but not black-tie fancy. I would not call Lockkepers "cozy", "casual" or "romantic" (at least, not in my book) but for the right type of occasion, this is a solid choice. read more

Had lunch with my wife and a friend on a Monday. Since the weather was warm we ate on the outdoor deck overlooking the creek. Very nice upscale environment both on the deck and inside the restaurant. The patrons were businessmen in suits and others dressed as business casual. Not really a jeans and shorts place. Nice menu and good wine list. Free valet parking. My wife and I both had lunch salads and glasses of wine. Generous portions. Prices were reasonable for the quality. read more