My husband and I dined here on Christmas Eve with another couple, and we all enjoyed the experience. The atmosphere was very cozy for an upscale tavern, and the service was fantastic! We were each served a complimentary small plate of some type of tuna dish that was delicious! I'm not sure if a freebee like that is offered regularly or if it was something extra given that it was a holiday, but the pleasant surprise was fun! The bread was perfection and served warm which is a must for me. My fillet was so tender and my husband's burger somehow managed to be even better than my fillet! We definitely will return! read more

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Went back to one of our old standby favorites. We've been to ML Tavern more times than I can count. It's always a very satisfying experience. My wife loves to go there for her birthday. All my siblings and spouses went for a family wide birthday party. Anniversaries are always great. And when we just feel like going out they always come to mind. We took good friends last night and they were thrilled. Couldn't stop talking about it. Our server, Yeri, was very pleasant and extremely efficient. He did a great job all night. But really, that has come to be expected. The entire staff is always excellent. I had the shrimp cocktail, which they are known for... great. Followed by a very interesting special. They were offering "Swordfish Milanese". I've never had fish as Milanese. Enjoyed it. My wife had a fantastic "Crab/Lobster Cake" served with lump crab meat on the side. We followed dinner up with a nice French Press coffee and marvelous bread pudding. All-in-all, a typical evening at ML Tavern. Treat yourself and go see. read more

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First timer here! We were greeted immediately by a kind valet. He welcomed us and opened our doors. He told us to enjoy our dinner and gave us a smile. Our table was ready right away, even though we were 15 minutes early for our reservation. They had rose petals on our table and a signed happy anniversary card. Paolo, our server was amazing! He was attentive and genuine. He did a great job describing the specials and making recommendation when asked. Our appetizer was lobster escargot. It was delicious. I chose seafood paella for my entree. It had lobster, shrimp, chorizo, mussels and risotto with a tomato broth like base. It was tasty. Our table was cozy and several employees wished us a happy anniversary. The restaurant was clean, including the restroom. We were warned to save room for dessert. They provided a carrot cake slice with a candle as a compliment to our meal. The meal size was great. There was nothing to take home. Thank you manager Nathan, server Paolo and the chefs for an amazing experience. I can't wait to return. read more

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Service was great and food is good but just not quite good enough to get five stars at this price point of a restaurant. A filet Oscar style came out with little flavor and over cooked. The swordfish portion was generous and it was cooked perfectly. Lobster escargot and lobster crab cake were good but it's hard to mess those up. We come here periodically and will return. read more

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Valet parking on a snowy night is always nice. We walked in without a reservation and the hostess was a little frosty about that. Table for 2 was no issue as we were there before 6pm. There is an early evening special that includes a soup or salad, and the Caesar salad was truly fabulous. The croutons were house made and still warm from the oven. Bread and butter appetizer was over the top with pink salt and rosemary. Wine specials were well suited and the Chardonnay I chose was buttery and smooth. I let the server pick between the filet and chicken Milanese and ended up with the chicken. Lots of rich flavors going on and the side of mushrooms served in a cast iron pan made them stay hot and tasty through the meal. The capstone was dessert. The "Brookie" topped with salted caramel ice cream was a home run. Cookie, brownie, ice cream all mixed under shaved chocolate. We were seated in the patio area with a roaring fire and plenty of overhead heat. The large round chandelier was a nice touch in this rustic spot that seemed to bring home a cozy vibe. We will be back for sure! read more

ML Tavern - Chicken Milanese - Steakhouses Near Me - Moreland Hills, Ohio

Still a favorite with excellent service by Victoria. She knew the ingredients in describing the dishes. She knew what was in the drinks. The manager gave the five of us a good table in the middle of the floor. Specials sounded delicious. Although ML is a steakhouse, the seafood and fish dishes are excellent. Happy hour was going on in the bar area. Valet service was welcomed on this cold evening. read more

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Celebrating birthdays are always a good time. Great food and service just make the experience exceptional! Had a reservation and we were not immediately seated which wasn't the end of the world. It was a busy Saturday night. The manager kept us abreast on the timing and how long it would be. Kept touching base and then made us aware when we were up. He thanked us for our patience and said he had something for the table to show his appreciation. Well from start to finish our meal was delicious. The lobster appetizer and the croutons on the Caesar salad were the most flavorful bites of the night. The peppers were a little spicy which I liked but not so much everyone else. My crab cake was yum with lots of extra crab. Sides were perfect and the steak melts in your mouth. read more

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We ordered from ML for a quick at home date night. We picked up within 5 minutes of the time on the order and the food was still hot/warm when we sat down to eat. I expected to get my steak craving satisfied but instead was left unable to finish. We ordered two of the 7oz filets, medium rare, with the standard butter. Both had portions (almost all of one, about half of the other) of meat inside that was disgustingly paste like. It fell out of the steak and had the consistency of pate or pre-chewed meat. Honestly almost gagged and had to spit it out. Not sure how this was cooked or what quality of steak it was to start, but we are never eating here again. How do you fail at the one thing a steak house should easily master? The only reason this isn't 1 star is I have no idea how the staff is since it was a to-go order. Hopefully they are not read more

ML Tavern - That part on the left is not chewed, that's how it fell out of the middle of the steak. - Steakhouses Near Me - Moreland Hills, Ohio

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Nice place that was very crowded when we arrived. It as a brisk cold evening and they offered to sit us right in front of the entrance. A person in our party appealed to the manager and he moved us a table a little farther away. I left my coat on for most of our stay as it was very cold. I understand piling people in, but no one should be seated in front of or very close to a constantly opened door during cold days. Our server was personable and knowledgeable about specials and the menu. Each of us chose steaks: 2 NY strips and one ribeye. Each steak was cooked exactly to order and crafted great. We shared a side of mushrooms that were excellent and full of flavor. I also tried the carrot-ginger soup and it was also very good. We didn't get dessert as we polished off all of our delicious steaks. Drinks we're draft beer and water. A first class restaurant in food and service, but I'm not sure I'd return given the seating issues. read more

ML Tavern - NY 14 oz. Prime New York Strip - Steakhouses Near Me - Moreland Hills, Ohio

Had 9:15 reservations on Valentines Day. Unfortunately, they were out of garlic mash when we arrived and the server Adonis said we came late! I was not expecting that response as they had reservations up until 9:45. My delmonico potatoes were really dry and only had a little cheese on them. The manager did try and accommodate me by redoing them but it was still just ok. Randy was very nice and funny give her a raise because she may be the only reason why I return. The ambiance was nice but unfortunately I did not like our experience. read more

ML Tavern - 14 oz. Prime New York Strip - Steakhouses Near Me - Moreland Hills, Ohio

Awesome place! Food was amazing. And the waitress was even better. A little pricey, but worth it. I will definitely e coming back. read more

ML Tavern - Bone in filet mignon with black truffle butter. - Steakhouses Near Me - Moreland Hills, Ohio

I sat at the bar with a friend for a brief discussion and the bartender was very nice and attentive. The ambience was very nice. although there were number of people in the restaurant, the noise level was reasonable. I enjoyed my time. read more

We truly enjoyed our visit at ML Tavern, the food was very pleasing, perfectly made and extremely flavorful. The service from arrival to departure was to exceptional! Very attentive! The ambiance was exceedingly welcoming and remarkably hospitable! Very elegant and clean. read more

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Our food was delicious. The service is always pleasant, welcoming and professional, we like to sit at the bar for that reason. It's a a good date vibe. Little pricey. $$$ but worth the splurge. I would like to see unique vegetarian options on the menu. I can only eat so many potatoes. Lol I would definitely recommend. read more

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We had the fortune of dining at ML Tavern last Saturday 10/4. Our server was Rose. She was incredibly personable, kind and truly took care of our every need in a very efficient and timely manner. All of our food came out perfectly paced. The food was delicious! The oysters were fresh, the wedge salad was perfectly dressed, my steak and my husbands scallops were cooked to perfection. We were kindly greeted by all of the other staff members as we passed by on our way out and our Anniversary was acknowledged by all of them. We felt very recognized, special and taken care of. ML is our favorite restaurant to go to for special occasions. We have been there atleast 15-20 times over the past 8 years since we have been together and every visit has been top notch and memorable. Thank you so much for making our night so special read more

Used to come to ML much more often but sadly, the quality continues to slip. It is nice that they now offer an early bar menu with specials, but not when they actually charge you for the full entree price. The chicken in the Tavern Milanese needed a steak knife to cut and the lemon sauce was weirdly sweet. Where the Bees Knees cocktail was sour in the extreme. Not sure their source of lemon juice, but horrible. Last visit. read more

Fantastic in every way from greeting on. Very friendly take on upscale. Food is delicious. Servers totally educated o. Food & wine under GM Edwin. read more

Pleasantly surprised with this place. Found it on the AP and it didn't disappoint everything was wonderful. Have skip right to a shout out to the home made apple pie a la mode as it really hit the spot. Will return soon read more

First time we went here was a 5/5 for sure. Amazing experience with friends. One of our favorites. Ambiance is amazing with a British colonial hunting art, oxblood leather, gentlemen vibes. Steaks are so good, truffle butter is a must, the salmon meal - wow!! Is expensive and similar to Hyde Park elite steakhouse (same business family). The second time we went for a birthday celebration, our waitress was a bit overbearing and flustered and it made the experience a bit less than savory. Still great food and consistent, but we felt like a burden for dining there. Espresso martinis are soooo great here and come with a bubble on top . read more

We dined with some friends this evening. We were served by Stuart. The food is cooked to perfection. Extremely varied and very interesting wine and liquer menu. Very attentive waiter (Stuart). High-quality foods and food to cost ratio is reasonably high. We would definitely recommend coming again. Strongly recommend the crab for Main course and bread pudding for dessert ! read more

ML Tavern - Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Moreland Hills, Ohio

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My wife and I went to ML Tavern for a special occasion. The waiter, Yuri, was attentive and very knowledgeable. My steak was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was relaxing and made for an enjoyable evening. Thank you for the awesome experience. I am looking forward to returning back in the near future. read more

We had a party of 8. The service was great, no doubt about that. Our server did get a bit overwhelmed, I think for party of 6 they should have a server and a helper. Food-wise, it was okay. From what my wife and I had (ahi tuna, turbot fish), the food was good, not outstanding. Our entire party share sides, they were pretty good (corn was outstanding, mushroom and brussels sprouts were good. Desserts were shared as well and they were good as well (we had flourless chocolate cake and carrot cake). read more

ML Tavern is a perfect restaurant for a girls night or a date night with a sophisticated ambiance. Two friends and I shared dinner at ML Tavern in December 2023 and our table was right in front of the fireplace, making it the perfect spot for a cold night in December leading into the holidays. We shared: * a salad (croutons were amazing) *veal appetizer *my friends had the clam chowder *filet *cheeseburger *potatoes (highly recommend) *mushrooms *brookie for dessert (absolutely recommend) We also had a few glasses of red and white wine. Will be back to bring my husband, especially for the cheeseburger, salad, brookie and sides read more

My party of 2 decided to make reservations for a Saturday evening. Our reservation was for 7:45pm, however, they didn't have a table available when we arrived. After about a 20 minute wait we were offered a high top even though we booked standard seating. There was no way we wanted the high top that was literally at the front door. Then they offered us another high top which was pretty at the front door and at the opening of the patio area, which also politely declined. We were finally seated in the patio area. Now this may have been nice on a summer evening but it was a November night in northeast Ohio! It was quite chilly and our table was placed very awkwardly, kind of in the middle of the floor. The fans were also on. Even though the table next to us was empty, and in front of the fireplace, we were told it was reserved. Our server, Stewart, took quite awhile to even acknowledge us, but we were able to order drinks. My companion enjoyed the expresso martini and I had a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. The bread was good but I found the butter much too salty. We ordered oysters as an appetizer and waited at least 30 minutes before they arrived. Our server walked past several times, as he was very attentive to his other tables. Finally he apologized for the wait and said the oysters would be coming out. It took almost 45 minutes and it honestly makes me think he forgot. The two of us had barely finished 8 oysters when our food arrived. I had the crab cake and lobster Oscar which was phenomenal and the reason for my stars. The lumps of crab meat and lobster was delicious. My companion ordered a ribeye and said it was cooked just as asked. The asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes were good also. The service is what was disappointing. We watched our server be very attentive to everyone but us! It was so bad that we asked another server to box our leftovers and get our check. Not to mention, not getting the seating we requested. Also the patio was so dim I could barely read the menu. We noticed that every table, but ours, had the small tea light but ours. While the food was great the atmosphere wasn't very welcoming. read more

The food and service we received were amazing! I treated my mom for her birthday and she was pleased with her steak and sides. The terrace room was chilly but thankfully we sat right by the fireplace. read more

The best dinner that i have ever had in clevleand on New years Caeser salad is a must and fish was great abd butter cake dessert was outstanding Must request Chia as your server read more

We had a great dining experience. I should start with highlighting the amazingly personal, professional, and kind, outstanding service by Johnathe, the highlight of this visit - he is a gem server you should hold on to. The space is very nice, a country club dining vibe, expected for the area, making it very cozy and friendly. Moving into food territory, everything we had was very good. Their rosemary salt roll is really great to start your meal. The oysters were super fresh, the lobster escargot a really creative appetizer. Both steaks - the filet mignon and the bone-in ribeye were very good as well, cooked to perfection and tasty. Finished with a really good raspberry sorbet, a perfect palate cleanser. Good wine by the glass selection and I also had the ML Manhattan, that was really good - to add to how nice service is I asked if my Manhattan could be smoked and they promptly said yes and smoked it for me. Highly recommended for your special occasions or run of the mill steak needs! read more

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Fine dining discussions rarely include ML Tavern and I am not sure why. Everything about this place is awesome. We visited last week on Thursday night, had a reservation for 8. We were seated immediately. Service really could not have been better. From what I saw, the restaurant appeared fully staffed and did not notice anyone around us having service issues. Food and apps were excellent. Everyone in our group loved their food and preparation. The menu is not overly creative. Great basic steak and seafood. Only real complaint at our table was the drinks were just average. Place has a nice vibe too it, crowded without being claustrophobic. First rate experience. read more

Good happy hour on week days. I always have a good experience every time I visit. The food is good and the vibe is great. I always sit at the bar. The bartenders are always friendly and the cocktails are always good. read more

Food was great!! We were a group of nine and everyone enjoyed their meal. Ambiance was nice too.

Really nice evening. Quality cocktails...lobster escargot always a winner. Server Kelli was excellent. House managers really engaged, and hands on. Good vibes at the bar tables. read more

I will tell you this is always a 5 star restaurant to my wife and I. But sometimes they let you down a bit. This night we have a bartender that really had a lite pour on our martinis. For the price, a restaurant like this should never skimp on their drinks, and even when I asked the bartender she said that was perfect and I told her they weren't and she again said, NO they are perfect. Here's a pic, you decide. Irrespective of one, oh I meant two poor pours, we still love this place. Here's to a half a martini... read more

ML Tavern - Half filled martini! - Steakhouses Near Me - Moreland Hills, Ohio

This is an excellent spot for fine dining, the food is good. The service is excellent in the atmosphere is lovely. I've never had a bad meal here and the service is always impeccable, I highly recommend ML Tavern read more

We went last night for our anniversary. Great service, food and ambience! They made it special for us!

We dined on a Friday night. Matthew was our server. He was knowledgeable about the specials, attentive, and friendly. I had the lobster escargot special, delmonico potatoes, brocccoli, and Chilean sea bass. Everything was wonderful. I eat out every week, and ML Tavern is my new favorite restaurant. read more

ML Tavern - Chilean sea bass - Steakhouses Near Me - Moreland Hills, Ohio

Lovely atmosphere sitting in the indoor "covered patio"! Food and drinks were so good! Want to recognize our sever Rose who was amazing! So friendly, helpful with the menu and patient with us as we took more time catching up before ordering! read more

Very impressed with this place compared to the other steak house in the area. Mussels were very fresh and tasty. Enjoyed the roasted corn and asparagus. Steak was cooked to my liking (a little raw but hard to cook perfect on the bone). My server Nicole was very good and knew the daily specials by heart. Not sure if they have valet everyday, but their valet was very friendly and quick. Great service all around ++ read more

ML Tavern - Steakhouses Near Me - Moreland Hills, Ohio

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Hadn't been to ML in a while. Dined with friends there last night. Service was impeccable and food was even more delicious than I remembered. All that, at very competitive prices. If you go, try the clam chowder (a soup special) and the seafood pie. We'll be back! read more

Again Very wonderful experience thanks goes to Paola our server.See you soon and keep the pork chop on the menu

First, let me preface this review by being with a party of 6. We stated this at the beginning of the meal. We ordered a tom of items to share The food itself was delicious. Really enjoyed the stuffed peppers, Caesar salad, shrimp scampi, and all the starters. Entrees were likewise were incredibly delicious especially the lobster tails, filet, the salmon wasn't anything special. We got all the sides and they were pretty good, standouts were corn and the mushrooms. However, the service was extremely lacking, our server just didn't seem interested in our group. She seemed like her energy was lacking, didnt have an in-depth knowledge of the menu, nor did she know the market price of a dish or where the salmon was sourced from. She really didn't refill our drinks (though the bus boys kept our drinks waters filled), we probably would have ordered another bottle of wine. Things were slow, we just wanted to leave or we would have ordered dessert as well What a missed opportunity for an a great dining experience... read more