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    The Reserve

    4.6 (32 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Mark E.

    Amazing dinner with friends. And the restaurant continues to live up to the expectations. Great drinks, amazing food and an even better ambiance. Make a reservation, it's worth it!

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    Kim G.

    My husband and I dined here with another couple not that long ago. The service we received was excellent! The server and hostess were very warm and informative. We all had delicious cocktails! The atmosphere is super cozy decked out with European charm! I can't stress enough the loveliness of this space! The only downside was that for tapas , which we usually enjoy, we all found the food mediocre. We definitely will return for cocktails and might try a few different dishes.

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    Peter F.

    Amy was there instead of Nikki so I couldn't ask her to make her version of the Bitter Kiss, but I had almost an exact reproduction of my birthday meal, except with the soup of the day and an Emma off their cocktail menu which was scrumptious. In my earlier review, I guess I forgot that the Buffala mozzarella and arugula came with peaches *and* prosciutto. Amy was there and there also seemed to be an expanded cast of employees there, with Amy and a hunky bartender. A meal at the Reserve is always a performance, with delicious food, props, entertainment, tech theater in the form of a playlist and stage set. Amy was too eager to pick up my plate. Normally something I complain about in lesser restaurants I guess most people don't enjoy polishing off every bite of deliciousness that is my way. I mean every bit of the Emma was fantastic including the lime zest, which took the form of a roasted lime wedge.

    Devin P.

    I had really high hopes heading into this dining experience. The menu had me intrigued and the ambiance is quite cute and inviting. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to expectations. The food lacked flavor and even though it is tapas style, the portions are quite small for the price point. However, the service and cocktails were much more promising. If I returned it would be for pre dinner drinks, not for dinner itself.

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    Keith M.

    Well "The Reserve" certainly was not what I expected. We made reservations 3 weeks in advance. I thought maybe that was necessary because it was relatively new, hopefully really good, likely because of its excellent location in the center of Chagrin Falls. Turns out all that is true. But the biggest reason for the extended advanced reservation is because it is SO small! When we entered I was amazed to see a long bar to my left, a table in each of the two front windows, and 3 booths along the other wall. That was it. 5 tables and a bar... interesting. I wondered how this was going to work. A marvelous women, with a big smile, greeted us immediately and after confirming our reservation, seated us promptly. She introduced herself as Nikki, quickly took drink orders and was off like a shot to return just as quickly with our orders. After a comfortable period of time she returned to take our orders... I've always been impressed by wait staff that can perform their job strictly by memory while at the same time holding a conversation. A marvelous talent I do not possess. The menu is clearly tapas (which I love) and a bit limited, but sufficient for assembling an interesting meal. I loved my "Fig & prosciutto toast". The flavors were wonderful. That was followed up by a fantastic "Heirloom tomato salad". Hard to believe that much flavor could be in a tomato salad. Finally, my entree was a "Beer braised pork belly"... just excellent. After dinner coffee and "Chocolate Pot de Creme" was the perfect finish. By the way, after just a bit of conversation we found out Nikki is the owner of the establishment. She is friendly, engaging, and just plain wonderful. If nothing else you need to visit just to meet her. I highly recommend "The Reserve". It is an excellent experience.

    Eunice D.

    Don't sleep on this place! Came here with hubby for a date night. Very small space. Half is bar seating. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the cocktails and watching the bartender/server make cocktails. A unique experience. The many was varied and unique. Small plate style with moderate amount of options. Everything we ate was enjoyable. I thought the hot dog was pretty fun. Definitely recommend for an intimate meal!

    The approach with new signage.
    Kristina M.

    We were faithful fans of umami and have been to the Reserve 3 times since the change over. We really enjoy it. The reconfiguration of the space creates an openness. Parties of 2 should be prepared for a more communal dining experience at the bar. Sitting at the bar also means that you see all the wonderful craft cocktails being assembled. There are still well curated beer and wine lists but the cocktails are special. And there are 4 mock tail options, as well. The new menu is small plates only. New favorites include the sashimi (so undeniably fresh) and the hanger steak plate. The Shiraz salmon "caviar" pearls in the crab and caviar plate are also impressive. Reservations are highly recommended because the space is so small. Treat yourself and go!

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    Daniel D.

    Beautiful spot in downtown Chagrin Falls. Very small space so definitely would recommend reservations, they're on Tock. Service was excellent, our waitress was engaging and very helpful. The restaurant focuses on small plates, we were starving and got four "starters," two "mains" and two deserts which was about the perfect amount of food. Oysters, steak tartar, the bison special, and tuna were all very good, would order again without any hesitation. Goat cheese dumplings and scallops were phenomenal. Both deserts were really well executed too. And the plating for everything was gorgeous. It isn't cheap but definitely a good value for the quality of what you get. Awesome date spot, will definitely be back.

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    Judy S.

    Romantic Hidden gem in Chagrin Falls. Warm and friendly service. The food is outstanding!

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    Food is awesome. It is our favorite rest in Chagrin Falls. Place is cozy and inviting.

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    Wonderful food, service, ambience, overall a great experience. Intimate and unique. So counter to chain restaurants. Very personal.

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    Everything is great, the food, drinks, menu, atmosphere. It's the whole package! It's small and intimate and delicious.

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    Everything was delicious. The staff was excellent. It has the feel of a small French café.

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