The restaurant is beautiful but the food arrived cold but it was a beautiful presentation. Had to…read moreask for water refills where other tables had a large bottle of water at their table. It was Valentines weekend and we went on Friday which means it wasn't crowded at 5:30 yet. We were the 2nd table seated and while there the host set next customers all in an arms reach. Where we could hear each other's conversations. She could have set us more apart I felt like especially when a family of four came in with two young kids, totally ruined the ambience of the restaurant being Valentine's Day eve. When the waitress approached our table, she would stand behind me and start to talk, and I had to turn around to look at her. She should have come to the center of the table, which had plenty of room to view both of us. Plus since she was standing behind me at first, I thought she was talking to another table. Then my husband told me she was asking us questions. This place is over an hour drive for us so won't return.

Came here the next Sunday after a great dining experience with a wonderful female server with short…read morebrunette hair last Sunday. She remembered what we ordered and that I didn't want simple syrup in my drink!!! Very impressive. Again the food was fantastic. My ginger pesto salmon had a perfectly lightly crunchy crust and fantastic whipped potatoes with flavorful colorful vegetables on the side. Super healthy and delicious. Love this place. Very quiet and classy over Sunday lunch period.

I've been here twice within a single week, and that alone says everything. From the atmosphere to…read morethe service, every experience has been exceptional. The staff is attentive, welcoming, and genuinely makes you feel taken care of. The lamb shank dish was unforgettable -- rich, tender, and full of flavor. It honestly brought back memories of home-cooked meals and family gatherings in the best way possible. You can tell there's real care and passion behind the food here. Everything I've tried has been consistently amazing, and I already know this is going to become one of my regular spots. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality food and a memorable dining experience.

Food was flavorful All home made - seems healthy…read more Cool building and reused an old space to make it Service was attentive and knowledgeable

The consistency is always here I absolutely love this place. Food is always fresh and made to…read moreorder! The people who work there are extremely friendly. Reasoning behind the missing star is the soda machine I love that it has the real cane sugar type of soda, butttt it's always low key flat. They do however sale these fun Japanese sodas in a glass bottle. My bowl: chicken, steak, basil rice and veggies all they offer (onion, mushrooms, cabbage, carrots) topped with teriyaki, Korean barbecue and jerk sauce. You can order to go or stay and enjoy. Prefect for a first date or just something quick to it.

The service was good and I waited less than 10 minutes for my food to come out. If you need a quick…read morebite and you're in the mood for Japanese fast food with no frills, this gets the job done. The place was clean and had cute decor. The concept is building a bowl with a base of protein and a sauce. Carrots, broccoli, onions and mushrooms are included with every bowl. I got a chicken bowl with all the vegetables and two sauces and my total was only $11.

Julia's 1902 is located on the ground floor of the historic Willoughby House, is a refreshing…read moreaddition to the local dining scene. The restaurant shares this beautifully restored landmark estate with an inn featuring ten unique suites on the upper floors, creating a destination that feels both elegant and intimate. The dining space is laid out across several rooms filled with antiques, floor-to-ceiling bookcases, and fireplaces. This layout not only adds to the sophisticated, fine-dining aesthetic but also helps significantly reduce noise, making for a much more intimate experience. The atmosphere is further elevated by the live music, which strikes the perfect volume to complement the mood without overpowering conversation. The menu, led by Executive Chef Jose Coronado, is interesting because it blends his Guatemalan heritage with Mediterranean, Asian, and Latin American influences. It doesn't feel forced, though; the dishes are creative but remain approachable. What stood out to me most was the kitchen's commitment to preparation. Everything is made from scratch on-site, including things you don't always think about--like their house-made ketchup and custom-pickled olives. They also source locally from Kirtland, Willoughby, and Mentor whenever possible, and the seafood and meats tasted noticeably fresh, not frozen. The staff is truly spectacular; you can tell they genuinely enjoy working here, and they were super attentive throughout our visit. One detail I appreciated is their no-tipping policy; they include a 20% service charge on every bill, which goes toward providing their staff with a living wage, health benefits, and paid time off. It makes for a stress-free experience at the end of the meal. The highlights from our meal: * Drinks:Velvet Island Old Fashioned, Enchanted Garden, and the Cherry Royal. * Small Plates:Lightly Cured Halibut, Smoked Royal Miyagi Oysters (the standout for me), Short Rib Croquettes, the seasonal Unagi Smoked Eel, and the house-made focaccia. * Entrées: Yakitori Surf & Turf and the Seared Alaskan Halibut. The setting is unique, and whether you're local or just passing through Northeast Ohio, this is definitely worth a visit if you appreciate scratch-made food, thoughtful hospitality, and a refined atmosphere. I'm looking forward to going back.

If you have not been to Julia's 1902 - put this restaurant on your list. If you had read my…read moreprevious reviews (2), you have seen me rave about this place. This is our 3rd visit (this time with one of our kids) and another absolute perfection (to the point that my daughter indicated that it is in top 5 places she has ever eaten in, and she has been to some great places). For appetizers, we shared Short Rib Croquettes (our absolute favorite dish of the night), Delicate Fried Eggplant, Roasted Rainbow Carrots and Crispy Broccoli (in peanut sauce). Main Courses, my wife and I split Alaskan Halibut and our daughter had Butternut Squash Raviolli. We finish the night off with Lemon Tart and Chocolate Mascarpone Mouse. Absolutely fabulous evening, great atmostpher, great food. Keep it up!

Love their food....but lately, regardless of how I order, the spice levels are much hotter than I…read morecan tolerate. My last 4 orders were difficult to finish due to spice level. I am asking for a level 1. The chairs are extremely uncomfortable and going during the winter is tough, the place is cold as the doors open directly into the dining area. During the spring and summer this was our absolute favorite place to go. I will try again when it warms up outside. It was

The presentation is genuinely nice. Whoever is plating the food cares about how it looks…read more Unfortunately the kitchen isn't backing it up where it counts. The General Tso chicken was a letdown across the board. No heat, barely any sauce, and the lightly steam broccoli came out cold and wet, which made my crispy chicken a soggy lukewarm mess. That's a fundamental execution issue. A friend ordered the ramen and had it worse -- crunchy noodles and a cold soup base. Cold ramen broth isn't a style choice, it's a mistake. Front of house compounded the experience. Slow, visibly uncertain, and in clear need of training. You can tell the staff wants to do well but hasn't been given the tools to get there. That's a management problem. The bones of a decent restaurant are here. Right now the food and service aren't meeting the standard the presentation promises that a mid price Asian pacific restaurant needs to hit.

The best Fried Rice Nasi Goreng ! nice and welcoming workers…read more definitely gonna be back for more

Placed order at 347pm, sat down, got a text at 410pm saying order was ready, walked up to counter…read moreand a young lady behind counter did not even look or speak. I waited to be acknowledged she then said my order wasn't ready. Waited until 425 pm and checked again . She said it was taking so long since I ordered 2 MEALS!!! Are you serious? What I had ordered 4 or 6 ? Got home and the food is TERRIBLE!! Dry and very small portions . This place used to be good

They don't ever answer their phone on purpose per the lady who works there. Bummer as I had issues…read moreordering online. 3 cup chicken was plentiful and had lots of bones in it but was flavorful. Steak and egg lacked flavor but was also in good volume. Tea egg was super hard boiled and dry. Taiwan popcorn chicken wasn't too dry but needed sauce incredibly badly. Overall can't complain too much as this is one of the last standing inexpensive places to buy food in town!

This is the same guy used to run phusion cafe on e 30. food still awesome new location .read more

Josh is the best food is amazing drinks were wonderful will come back again please come for drinks…read moreand the ambience

I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner experience. So much to, in fact, that I came back again during my…read moretrip to have the crispy rice again! I enjoy that the location is easily walkable within downtown and the wait staff was very kind.