Hands down one of the best meals I've had in a while! Every single bite was otherworldly. Even the…read moremost seemingly simple dish is done so perfectly well that it still managed to blow us away. Portions are on the smaller side given the pricing, but still well worth it. Will definitely be returning!!

Came on a Saturday night with a reservation…read more Ordered 2 appetizers and an entree to share for 2. The whipped ricotta ($15) was decent, came with focaccia. Interesting mix of textures and flavors. Pretty good but probably wouldn't get again. 3.5/5 The staff mentioned that the red curry mussels ($17) was a popular dish, and it was the favorite of the night. I usually don't like mussels but the sauce was super flavorful and the mussels were tender. 5/5 Never had a bone-in pork schnitzel ($42) and while it was pricey, it was quite the size. Definitely couldn't finish all of it, so had leftovers to take back. 4/5 Service was decent, good recommendations. Small cozy atmosphere. Parking available as free street parking. Overall a little pricey but nice food in a cozy place.

First time here, even though I lived up the street for a year and half. I always wanted to try it…read more Now that I moved I took my grandson on his first train/rapid ride, which he enjoyed. That's when I remembered Michael's was right by the tracks. It was busy. A Sunday home Browns game. So people were in a hurry and cut in front of me and my grandson. The hostess saw this and we were forced to the counter. My grandson is only 3. Getting ready to order and they went out of their way to move us to a booth. They have a kids menu and it was the most I've seen him eat. Typical pancakes and eggs. He had the pancakes and bacon. I had the sausage gravy. The service was slow that day, blaming the Browns. Food and prices will have me back. Just a train ride away.

One of the best meals I ve had in a while. Exceptional service. Ambiance can t be beat.read more

Kensington Pub is a staple of Cleveland Hts. Great bar vibe that feels timeless, staff is perfect,…read morefun to talk to and keeping things moving. Great beers on tap and amazing cocktails, but my absolute favorite are the burgers. The steakhouse burger is amazing and the special crab cake meal was also not to be missed.

Elevated bar food! The price is more than regular bar food, worth it…read more Low tops and high tops available Big bar. 30s and over crowd. Calories are confirmed... worth it.

Great food and service! The burger was juicy. The sticky rice bowl with tuna was fantastic!read more

Cocktails are some of the best we've had. Creative. Fancy. Delicious. Bartenders are great!…read more Patio is so quaint.

Cleveland Breakfast Club is on a beautifully decorated building right on Shaker Square. It was very…read moreclean and neat and we were greeted immediately upon entering with friendly voices and smiles. Our waitress was also very friendly and helpful. We ordered the chicken & waffles and the peach pecan pancakes. My wife had a coffee and I did something unusual and had a glass of pineapple juice. The coffee was solid and the pineapple juice was not the cheap stuff. It wasn't artificially colored, thin junk. It was like they juiced a pineapple. They may have. I don't know. The food arrived and we were so excited because it looked delicious. Kayt stuck her fork in the chicken and, I kid you not, juice shot out of the chicken and arched up into the air and landed on the table. She was kind enough to share a couple bites, and this was some tasty, juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken. Her potatoes and the waffle were great too. My peach pecan waffles were great too. The pancakes were more like a sheet cake. They weren't as sweet as sheet cake though, which was perfect because the peaches and the syrup added plenty of sweetness. Overall, we were super pleased. With tip, it cost about $60-65. A bit on the expensive side, but ok for an occasional splurge. My wife says it's the best chicken & waffles she's ever had.

Cleveland Breakfast Club is exactly what you want when you're craving a satisfying brunch…read moreexperience without the stress. The space itself is huge, which I appreciated -- no feeling crammed into a tiny dining room or hovering awkwardly near other tables. It's filled with natural light, giving it an upbeat, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger over coffee and actually enjoy your meal. The menu is extensive, with something for every kind of breakfast/lunch mood -- sweet, savory, classic, or a little indulgent. It took me a while to decide because so many options sounded good. The food absolutely delivered: everything was fresh and flavorful. Portions were generous without being overwhelming, and every bite tasted like real comfort food done right. I did a "fish & sweets" combo with crab cakes and stuffed French toast. The French toast was so good. It was cream cheese and mixed berries. The potatoes were cooked perfectly and seasoned so well. The waitresses were genuinely helpful and attentive without hovering. They checked in at the right times, answered questions about the menu, and kept things moving smoothly even though the restaurant was busy. Location-wise, it's in a great area and super easy to get to. I was pleasantly surprised to find metered parking right in front -- a huge win, especially if you're used to circling blocks for brunch spots. Overall, Cleveland Breakfast Club nails the full experience: great food, friendly service, bright atmosphere, and convenient parking. Definitely a place I'd return to and recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, feel-good breakfast or brunch in Cleveland.

I love this place but the in the menu has to go back. The coke cola chicken and steak fiend rice…read morehad to be on there! Hands down the best!

I had a lovely V-day dinner with my beloved at the Larchmere Barroco but Barroco always has great…read morefood and atmosphere. Very sadly, I just saw that the two other locations are closing immediately, just 1 day after our Valentine's Day dinner at the Larchmere location - now officially, the only one left standing. The Lakewood Barroco was in my top 5 favorite restaurants in all of Cleveland and I am super bummed. I hope this last location will stay open for a very long time. As for the Barroco food, it was superb. We went all out and tried a few things on the menu. We aren't big drinkers but I sipped on a strawberry mojito with lots of real strawberries throughout ($14) and my bf enjoyed the "Iguana," a pretty little rum cocktail ($12). We shared the shrimp device and tostones appetizer ($18). The tostones reminded me of a structurally sound latke, or potato pancake! Our shrimp ceviche was doused in lemon juice and mixed with lots of healthy vegetables. This was large enough to be an entree for a healthy eater! However, we still had lots of room in our tummies and we each got our own main dish. I stuck to the arepa and yucca fries combo I love so much, although I switched it up and ordered a different arepa than my usual. I liked my "Ropa Vieja," or braised beef arepa ($22), fine but I prefer my usual pulled pork arepa much much more. The braised beef arepa was like a sloppy Joe in an arepa. Made for pretty good leftovers though! My beloved was feeling adventurous and treated himself to a nice and fatty cut of the Carne Asada and Calentado entree ($38). After tax and tip, our bill was a hefty $130 for the two of us. I'd say that the food, the service, and the ambiance made it worth it though and I hope it continues to stay open so we can come back!!

COVENTRY, Cleveland - You guys. The fries. Terrific. Wife…read moreand I were in the adjacent bookstore on a Friday evening, around 7ish. Both a little hungry. Figured we'd give Tommy's a shot, not knowing it's this long-standing institution with a devoted fan base. That fandom is deserved. Brightly lit, clean, friendly staff. We were seated immediately. Really interesting menu with a lot of vegetarian and eclectic choices. $5 basket of fries was wayyyy big and some of the best fries I've ever had - a nice crispness on the outside, while fluffy inside. Wife's spinach pie with muenster cheese ($11.85) was flaky and generous with the fillings. Loved my $3 phosphate. My DC falafel sandwich ($14) - with sesame seeds, cheese, sprouts and tomatoes - was crazy big and the falafel was perfectly cooked, with a nice crunch. Our server Kelsey was really personable. All in all, just a great dining experience and if we lived in the area, we'd be frequent fliers at Tommy's.

I'm not sure what my thoughts are about "Tommy's" on Coventry...?…read moreOn the one hand, we did show up as a last resort after our original plans fell through. And they kindly found a table for us. I really appreciate that. On the other hand, the only word I can think of that describes the place is ... "Disheveled". That's all I've got... Disheveled. It was a bit messy, a little out of order and busy. The waitress was a very kind lady that really did do a good job in taking care of us. She was attentive, pleasant, and on the ball. The menu is extensive and the food was as you would expect from a diner/deli type restaurant. It was hot, substantial, filling, and arrived fast. There was a lot of it so we took half of it home. The coffee was very good and so was the ice cream. Considering that we ended up with a bill for only $51, I think we did all right.

Onion rings came hot, beer battered, and even seasoned for just $5! Divey bar in Larchmere…read more Friendly staff when I walked in.

A neighborhood bar through and through. The friendliest place in town. The trivia host is very…read morehandsome.

When you get a side of grits like this, you're automatically five stars on my book. Coupled with…read moresome crispy sausage patties, rye toast and some overeasy eggs... Yes please. The service was friendly and on the ball the entire time, as my coffee never got cold.

YE Gurl Says: Greasy Spoon Therapy at Big Al's…read more The only way I made it through the first episode of Love Is Blind: Ohio was by reminding myself that I had better things to focus on -- like writing up this review for Big Al's Diner. Tucked between the polished neighborhood staples -- cafés, plant shops, nail salons -- sits a true greasy spoon time capsule. No frills. No aesthetic branding strategy. Just counter seating, booths, and the immediate understanding that when you walk in the door... you're in it. There's no waiting lounge. No curated entry experience. Just breakfast. It feels like stepping into another era -- back when servers wore white coats and diner hats and coffee cups were never empty for long. And let's talk numbers. Even in today's economy, entrées don't cross the $11 mark -- and that includes the double-portion Benedicts in the center of the menu. For those of us who don't eat meat, it's a surprisingly easy compromise spot. Stiff coffee with free refills? $2.50. Orange juice? $2.50. A fully loaded vegetarian cheese omelet -- mushrooms, onions, green peppers, tomato -- with home fries and whole wheat toast? $10.75. While we sat there, talking through life over coffee, it hit me: this meal cost about the same as someone else's single pastry and specialty latte down the street. And I left full. Not trendy-full. Not "small plates" full. Real breakfast full. Sometimes the best things aren't free -- they're just reasonable. Familiar. Nostalgic. The kind of places that don't need reinvention because they already got it right the first time. YE Gurl says: Big Al's is where you go when you want breakfast without a performance. Solid food. Strong coffee. Honest prices. A little slice of yesterday that still holds up today. And honestly? That's better than reality TV drama any morning.

We used Gigi's for our wedding venue, with 25 guests in the Blue Room. The room is eclectic and…read morelovely and accommodated space for the ceremony, for dining tables and for dancing. The food was phenomenal. Kate O'Rourke was so wonderful to work with. We chose appetizers for a cocktail hour, then a salad course and 3 different entrees that were served family style, followed by desserts. Our guests were greeted with champagne to sip while waiting for the ceremony to start; and we also chose 4 different wines and beer for the evening. The serving staff were outstanding! They were professional and attentive. Lastly, Kate O'Rourke was a joy to work with from start to finish, both in planning our wedding with her and for the actual day itself. Our guests are still raving about how awesome the evening was.

Gigi's has been on my bucket list for years. I finally made a reservation for my birthday and…read moreenjoyed every bit of it. Atmosphere inside Gigi's may be one of the best parts about it. We were fortunate enough to sit by the front window and had a clear view of the restaurant and the street. The staff was very friendly and very helpful and they did a great job. We started off with their famous bruschetta and we're not disappointed. So many choices and so hard to pick, but we loved every bit of it. For entrees, we had the signature lasagna that was fantastic and a special from what I remember was short rib and couscous. Everything was very delicious. The only downside coming to this wonderful restaurant is parking. I had to park two streets over and walking on icy and snowy sidewalks was not pleasant.