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

This place is awesome. You can get your hair done, have a drink, take in some music within a hour…read more What a hidden gem.

This is the brewery inside of the Van Aken District. First, what an awesome area. People were all…read moreover the place outside and inside frequenting the multiple businesses inside. Live music was being played outside which of course brought in tons of people. This particular location had a ton of beers to choose from. Many different styles. I felt as though they were lacking in the bourbon choices. They did not have vodka when I asked for my normal drink. So, if I were picky, that lack in the liquor selection in some ways. Service was good. The main person who helped was talkative, but quick to customers when they needed something. Very knowledgeable as well on the beers they offer. Worth the trip to visit here and the entire Van Aken District.

Great selection of beers and multiple cocktails that aren't just boring regular options to choose…read morefrom. Very jolly bartender who made the ambiance in the whole busy place an elevated and fun one. Nice place to hang out and have a drink with a friend!

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!

Mitch and Chardae were the bartenders tonight they told me there is Music every Friday 6:30pm with…read morelight rock and feel good music. Happy hour m -f 5-7pm. The bar/ lounge is quiet and low key. There is also a pool table to play which is free to everyone. There is a fire place and couches available for people to hang around and the drink prices are reasonable . This bar has different events about once a month. There is an outdoor smoking area and is dog friendly. I happened to be there when there was a singles event going on and it got packed very fast. The vibe was a bit hecktic but fun. Washington apple cocktail drink

The decor and ambiance is everything, but the fact that there is no Happy Hour and no music…read moreoptions for "down" time kinda sucks

Gigi's is fantastic and has amazing vibes inside and out. They even keep music piping outside even…read morewhen they're not open and the ambiance is the best in the area from my experience. It is definitely on the formal side. The food is top notch and some of our favorite items are the bruschettas and salads. Very nice spot for a date night or special occasion or out of town guests. I appreciate greatly from them that you can select in your reservation which zone of the restaurant you want to sit in. Service has been very good when we've been there most recently Corinne I believe her name was was very friendly and helpful and did an amazing job managing many tables some with difficult customers. One note, NOT a negative to me but may be noteworthy for some: I don't think Gigi's is a spot for kids or large family events with kids, unless they have a private dining space I'm unaware of. Space between tables is tight and the space overall is not huge but they make great use of the space. The staff are extremely efficient and there are many of them moving with trays at any given time, it's absolutely not a spot to walk around with a toddler if they get bored at the table. The chairs for example are also small so don't expect a giant family size booth here. Again these are positives to me but just notes!

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.

I thought I was alone, but I see the man-bun bartender (owner?) has shown his arrogance to others…read moreas well. Too bad, since it's a cool place but the prices and service don't jive. He has no patience, and you are dumb and wasting his time. Bye bye bunny!

Awesome cocktail lounge in Cleveland Heights. Drinks were excellent and the bartender was kind…read more They also have a cool bae/lounge downstairs that seems perfect for an intimate birthday party.

We came here to celebrate our daughter's birthday, and it was nearly a perfect experience…read more The restaurant had just switched to its summer menu, and we absolutely loved it. The food was outstanding across the board, and the service was attentive, professional, and on point throughout the evening. The only minor hiccup involved our seating. We had reserved a table on the patio, which is usually the perfect place to dine. Unfortunately, the weather turned out to be a bit cooler than expected. By the time we were finishing our main courses, it had become too cold to fully enjoy the outdoor setting. We had inquired earlier about moving inside, but the restaurant was unable to accommodate us at that time due to capacity. Thankfully, they were able to find us a table indoors for dessert, which we greatly appreciated. That turned out to be the perfect ending to the evening, as the desserts were every bit as impressive as the rest of the meal. Overall, this was an excellent dining experience with outstanding food and service. The weather was the only thing that kept it from being absolutely perfect, and the staff did their best to make things right. We would happily return.

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.

Great food and staff…read more This is my second time at this location. The wings are delicious and so are the egg rolls. The staff was very accommodating.

The staff and food were great, but the people who were guests, made my visit horrible. They were so…read moreloud, disresptful and obnoxious. I forsee this place closing because of some of the 13% who want to ruin it for others.

Tried the hot honey pizza…read more It had thick pepperonis and was make solid right in the back The bar was really cool - decorated themed nicely. Menu looked fun We just got one za and I didn't drink One bartender was attentive and seemed nice.

We came here in Valentine's Day for some pre-dinner cocktails! This place had been on my list for a…read morewhile and I'm so happy I finally got to come! It is kinda hidden, down a- not so scary, but very cute alley!!! It's like a little speakeasy!! The menu was so cute and fun! So many options I wish I had, had more time to explore and try more... but ultimately decided on the L'Alba cocktail!! It's made with vodka, cappelletti, house made cherry cordial, fresh lemon juice, mint leaf, & prosecco rose!! It was delicious!!! Presentation was picture perfect as well!! My boyfriend decided on the seasonal sidro cider beer that was also very good & refreshing! He actually got 2 of them!! I can't wait to come back and try more deals & food next time!!!

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.