Based on the reviews, we were uncertain about The Standard. Boy, were we glad we threw sub-par reviews to the wind and gave it a chance! Delicious. We were visiting from out of town and went on a Sunday. Thinking it was going to be packed, we were there right at 11 a.m. when they opened and, to our surprise, were the only ones there the entire time. Score! Our awesome server, Bridget, said around 1 p.m. there's a big after-church crowd; and pretty much every evening is slammed. So, best advice is to go during off hours. First, the bread. Hot, delicious. I know, it's just free bread, but this stuff was addicting. We ordered the arancini, which was my favorite order of the day. I wanted more. The sauce, the meat, the flavoring; all perfection. I'd have had three orders of that and called it a day :) My husband and I split two entrees: shrimp and grits, and chicken paprikash. The grits were good. Pretty good. But not great. I've had better grits, but the shrimp was on-point. Oh, and it had bacon bits in it. Mmm. The chicken paprikash was a hit. They were whole legs of chicken (two of then on the 'small' size order). Goodness, was this a great meal. Slow-roasted, bone-in chicken that literally fell right off the bone. The Bloody Mary was yummy; but, really, I've rarely had a Mary that didn't please. LOL. In short, definitely, absolutely go to The Standard. If we lived there, it would be our standard! read more

Unfortunately not that special. Cool atmosphere and a few good starters but their main plates are not as amazing as one would expect for the high-ish price. I got the burger and I don't think there was a single bit of seasoning on it. It was just so bland and the fries were incredibly limp... not even worth eating them. Positives: tuna tartare, escargot, caprese salad, seafood curry pasta dish (can't remember the name) read more

The Standard - The Standard Burger - French Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Outstanding. More than just a clever name, The Standard is truly setting the bar for the rest of the East side. Having grown up in this neighborhood, it's great to see an establishment take pride in not only their craft, but their neighborhood as well. Cheers. read more

The Standard - View from the Chef's Table. - French Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Not the cheapest place around, but you get what you pay for. The burger was just short of sexual and the macaroni and cheese was the stuff dreams are made of. If you're into the whole "open kitchen" thing they have one here. Great place for a date. read more

The Standard - Om nom nom. That burger was done just right. - French Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The food is really good and the ambiance is great. I was here for a dinner party with a total of 8 people. Our server was great and the food arrived quickly. Since we had a large party I was able to taste a lot of the menu items. Here's what I tried; 1. Crab Cake- amazing! I'm pretty picky about my crab cakes since I lived in the Maryland/DC area and these are yummy. 2. Slovenian Sausage- yummy 3. Shredded Brussels Sprouts- YUM YUM YUM 4. Sirloin- yummy 5. Short Rib Stroganoff...I will be getting this every time I come to this place. 6. Mac n' Cheese- Yummy Some other people in my party tried the tuna and oysters and they had no complaints. The most amazing thing about this place is one of the bartenders. He is a very tall man with a full head of thick black hair and the most amazing beard I have ever seen. He looks like something out of a marvel comic's movie...and I mean that in a good way. I full intend on going back with my single girlfriends for the eye candy. read more

Short version: don't bother. Slightly longer version: Went in for the first time and were completely underwhelmed. A very weak knock-off of pseudo-inventive bland nouveau American fare, overpriced, under-flavored, and utterly tired. Menu reminiscent of Deagan's on Cleveland's west side, but the execution is lacking. The brussel sprouts were greasy, the cauliflower were dry, and the oysters were anorexic. To make matters worse, although the waitress seemed to only have one table (we were there on a Monday), we were waited on by the bartender. Not surprisingly, he was uninformed about the food and strangely awkward at the table. It was an off-night for us too, so some amount of slack should be given, but still: at least he could have poured the wine and lit the candle. It would be nice to see this place and this neighborhood do well. Alas, rather than reaching a happy medium, The Standard merely distends towards the sagging middle. read more

I wish I could come eat here every night for dinner but that would be a trek from the west side - might have to move to Euclid I guess! Last night was my second time and I haven't had one thing that wasn't amazing. We split the scallops, short rib stroganoff, brussel sprouts and oysters - everything was delicious! The service is also attentive and the owner or manager touched every table more than once. Such a nice gesture on a busy Saturday night. read more

The Standard - Small plate portion of the scallops - French Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Husband and I visited on a whim after finding a coupon for a BOGO entree in the Val-Pak that comes in the mail. As we live on the East side of Cleveland, I was surprised we hadn't heard of this place. We made reservations for 7 pm on a Saturday night. Very glad we made reservations, or I'm not sure we would have gotten a table. The place was packed! We found on-street parking easily. We were pleasantly greeted by the hostess and promptly seated at a high-top table. This ambiance of this place is great. Exposed brick walls, beautiful wooden bar, really cool metal ceiling, chandeliers emitting the perfect amount of light. Kind of felt like we stepped back into some swanky restaurant in the 20s. Really liked the look. The clientele was definitely older (didn't get the impression this was a new place were all the hip, young kids are visiting). We started with the arancini. I've never had arancini, so I have no comparison (these could have been good/bad/other). I thought they were delicious. The tomato sauce they were served with was particularly delicious and simple. The tomato flavor was the star (vs. seasoning). After we finished the arancini, I was wiped the remaining sauce up with the complimentary bread. My grandma always told me this was a compliment to the chef :) For my main meal, I had the chicken paprikash (large portion), which was served with shaved brussels sprouts and spaetzel. The chicken was served on the bone with skin, and was very flavorful. The brussels sprouts brought a freshness to the dish, and the spaetzel were perfect little dough bites. The large portion had 3 large pieces of chicken. It seemed "fancy" and "homestyle" simultaneously. I easily could have sufficed with the smaller portion; however, our server neatly packaged my uneaten portion to go (and I'm pretty excited about the leftovers!). My husband had the sirloin (large portion). It was presented beautifully with whipped potatoes, wilted greens, and a Burgandy demi-glaze. The sirloin was cooked to a perfect medium, and served sliced over the potatoes and greens. You can tell the sirloin had rested appropriately before it was cut; it was incredibly juicy. My husband DEVOURED this. I was able to sneak a bite, and I can understand why; it was absolutely delicious. IMO, this dish was a little more flavorful from the paprikash, which tasted more homestyle. We finished with the apple bread pudding, which is served with Mitchell's salted caramel ice cream. It was delicious. The consistency was perfect (not to mushy, not too crunchy), and the salted caramel ice cream was the perfect compliment. I loved the apples and plump, golden raisins throughout the dish. Would definitely order again. Our service was outstanding, and our server definitely sold us on a return trip, particularly for happy hour, when all starters are half-off. Although The Standard is not marked as a "small plates" restaurant, many of the dishes lend themselves to sharing. And because small portions of all entrees are offered, it makes it easy to try many different things on a single visit. I'm sure we'll return! read more

The Standard - Ricotta spatzel, sausage, chicken, & goat cheese (on our 2nd trip!) - French Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Amazing food. Amazing environment. Amazing staff. I loved everything about this place! I can't wait to go back. I had the rack of lamb and it was delicious. read more

The chefs do not wear masks. I asked why and they said it's a fire hazard, but they also do not wear gloves, and multiple servers had masks that did not cover their noses. Food was fine. Got the chicken tagine and branzino and liked the tagine more read more

I was looking forward to the standard. Got an Uber there since yelp told me they were open until 2am on Monday (today) they were closed. I was very disappointed. They need to update their info on Yelp. read more

Very inventive menu that the kitchen pulls off very well. Basically a tapas restaurant with many small plate items from a spectacular cauliflower with raisins and capers dish to a lamb meatball app to a wonderful short rib stroganoff offering. The beets are great (if you like beets). Never sure what size any dish is and sometimes the service, while extremely nice, gets backed up a little. A real gem on E. 185th in Euclid ... adventurous and very good! Highly recommend you try it. read more

The Standard is great! I've been there numerous times and it never disappoints. The Brussels Sprouts dish is outstanding! Highly recommend. The Mac & Cheese is rich and creamy, the bacon adds just the right balance. The atmosphere is cozy and beautifully appointed. Service is good, the wait staff and owner are very friendly. Great place. Can't wait for the patio!! read more

A lovely surprise--carefully curated wines, melt in your mouth dishes. Everything we ordered was amazing. My fave: beets and sweets read more

The Standard - Cheesecake- but get the creme brûlée instead! - French Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I went to this place with a group of friends and I wasn't expecting much given the location, but wow this place really impressed me. It impressed me enough that I came back the following evening to try more food before writing this review. The chicken livers were amazing, the crabcakes great & full of crabmeat, the lamb meatballs were perfectly cooked, and the bread pudding is incredible! Even the brussels sprout dish was good and I don't like brussels sprouts. The beets were fresh and perfectly cooked, and a huge serving. I look forward to returning to try more of the dishes, nothing was disappointing. This place has a great chef. Parking is easy here, there are usually spots open on East 185th and the street is very well lit. The interior was nice too but that's not why am returning -- I want more this food. Maybe I shouldn't write reviews when I'm hungry. read more

This was my first time coming here, and I'm soooo happy I did! The chicken liver appetizer was a meal unto itself, and the minestrone soup was seasoned just enough, and tasted fresh. For our entrees, the seared scallops with tempura shrimp was tasty and tender. The beef short rib stroganoff was so good, words cannot describe! All I can say is uuuummmm good! The apple bread pudding was just warm enough for the ice cream to melt, but not too quickly. The young lady who waited on us was very friendly and attentive, as well. I will definitely return! A gem of a place! read more

This place is fantastic. They have an interesting array of food. I have been several times with big groups of people and it's always a crowd pleaser. My favorite thing to do is order a bunch of small plates and try a little bit of everything. They have a great alcohol selection as well. Some of my friends are vegetarian and they had plenty of options. Very recommended. The only downside for them seems to be the location. So don't let that deter you it's well worth it! read more

Went with friends who had been several times before (pre-covid) and said it was good. I have to stay at 3 stars because it's over priced, the lighting was very low to the point it was hard to see the menu, and we were seated next to the 'window' that looks into the kitchen so it was a bit smoky and warm and we left smelling like everything cooking. The kitchen noise also made it hard to hear our waitress who was already soft-spoken. The food was good but not spectacular- $30 for spaghetti is crazy & it's not the best spaghetti you've ever had. read more

One of the best "let's give it a shot" experiences I've had in a long time. The atmosphere is tasteful and the huge wooden bar will probably be our new watering hole. Our server was nice and very attentive, even letting us relax and talk over our bottle of wine before bringing out the first course. My fiancé ordered the brussel sprouts and the spaetzel. The sprouts were a larger portion than we expected so it went unfinished but she really enjoyed the spaetzel. The combination of duck confit, charred cabbage and goat cheese gave it an earthy, smoky flavor. Personally I thought it was a little dry and could've used some kind of drizzle or sauce but it was still good. I ordered the crispy arancini which were fried very well with large parmesan shavings. The spicy tomato sauce on the arancini convinced me to order the spaghetti bolognese. One bite of the bolognese and I knew I was coming back to this place. Easily one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had and I immediately regretted ordering the small serving. I thought it would be the same spicy sauce from the appetizer with some meat added in but it was so much more than that. I was swirling my bread around in the bowl to get every last bit. Cannot wait to go back. read more

All around good food, service and atmosphere. We ordered the brisket burger, spaetzle and chicken dish. All were very good. Service couldn't have been better. Enjoyable evening with friends. read more

Absolute phenomenal menu, drinks and atmosphere. Theirs items on the menu that you will NOT find anywhere else in Ohio. Hands down. I'd vote them to be one of the best restaurants in the state. No question. read more

I joined some friends at the Standard one evening for a late dinner and drinks. Although I wouldn't say it was a poor experience, it certainly wasn't any more than ok. In short, the whole place carries a rather pretentious air that seems unfounded. The food is tasty, but certainly not enough to justify the expense. Service was merely adequate, portion size was meh, and of the dozen or so dishes that came to the table, not one was particularly memorable. I get the feeling that the owners and chef want to play with the big boys here, but they're just not ready yet. read more

This visit was MUCH better than my last visit, which was a few years ago. The Standard is close to home and I frequent quite a few of the independently owned restaurants in the neighborhood. My first visit, was awkward and uncomfortable. This visit was the complete opposite. The atmosphere on a Friday evening was lively, and welcoming. I met a friend for dinner, and I was not at all disappointed. Our server, David, was great, he was knowledgeable, and friendly. We arrived during Happy Hour and therefore took advantage of the $1 off cocktails and 1/2 price appetizers. I ordered the grilled Halloumi and my friend ordered the crab cakes and brussel sprouts. The crab cakes aren't included in Happy Hour, but were tasty, as was the grilled Halloumi, which was dressed nicely with mixed greens and pistachios...yum! I ordered the small plate, short rib stroganoff and my friend ordered the large plate shrimp and grits, which she enjoyed. The stroganoff, was tasty. The short rib was tender and well seasoned, the noodles were a bit overcooked, but the dish was still very good. I'm glad that I gave this place, another try. I will absolutely revisit! read more

Quintessential gastropub with an eclectic menu full of tasty food and drink options. The burger and brussel sprout salad are favorites and the music and atmosphere are always chill. read more

We were staying nearby and got in pretty late in the evening, so we wanted to eat somewhere that we could walk to. The Standard had good reviews, so we decided to give it a try. The ambience was fancier than we'd planned for with a marble-topped mahogany bar and candles at every table. Since it was a Monday night, the place was pretty quiet but there were a few couples hanging out at the bar (enjoying the Monday special of 1/2 price bottles of wine). Most of the menu items have two prices - a small plate and an entree size. We just ordered the mac and cheese and the burger, which were fine, but nothing super special. Maybe the fancier menu items are where it's at, but I can't speak to that. The waitress was friendly and local, and it was nice to support a newer restaurant in an area that seems to be making a comeback, but if you're just looking for pub food, try somewhere else. read more

What a great find! We always receive a coupon for The Standard in that pack of coupons that comes in the mail and we've been meaning to give the place a try. We came for happy hour recently and we were not disappointed! Most of their appetizers and salads are half off which was a great deal! We had two delicious wedge salads, an order of Slovenian sausage, a roasted peppers dish and crispy arancini. Along with a beer and a drink, our bill was mass than $35. A fantastic deal for so much food! The decor is very nice -- lots of exposed brick -- and the servers and hostess were all very nice. I hear there's a great patio out back that we'll have to try in the warmer weather. The only downside is there is just street parking but it's worth driving around a bit to give this spot a try. read more

The "new" Standard needs to work on its menu! There's a lot going on and they might be better off just trying to do a few things really well. Loved the live music and the selection of beer on tap. Service was a little slow but servers were friendly and knowledgeable. Hope they can improve on the menu and stick around!! read more

This is the kind of meal that compels a return visit. Nice sized small plates, excellent drinks and friendly people. Brussels Sprout Bleu Cheese salad and Shrimp & Grits were excellent. No question we're coming back! read more

Under new management. New exciting menu. Excellent Greek food.. olive tapenade brought to the table with bread was outstanding. Servings are generous. Worth checking out. read more

If only this restaurant served as the standard for all restaurants. My friends and I found ourselves here on a Monday after looking for a new happy hour to try. We decided to be a little adventurous and get out of the city, and this place is worth the drive. Half off bottles of wine on Mondays? Don't mind if we do. Half off small plates for happy hour? Don't mind if we do. And we may have gone out of control- but no complaints here. Everything was absolutely delicious. And the waitress was so friendly and helpful. I honestly can't think of a negative, maybe if it was just a little closer to downtown? read more

This a good place for a Friday after work. We went during happy hour. The pints were great and the violet absinthe martini was strong. We had the fries, arancini and lamb meatballs. I will be excited to visit the brewery that is opening next door. read more

The Standard - A great absinthe martini. - French Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Excellent. Mostly because Olivia is the Bar Manager, along with an all star cast including her sister Mackenzie and Courtney. Ilene is also up there. My favorite is the shrimp and grits and the special sauce that they have for the oysters. Their cocktails and charcuterie boards are to die for which was our initial draw. We had no problem with the portion sizes, although we've never ordered to-go. read more

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Went here with two friends for drinks and apps. The bartender was nice however it did take quite a while to actually get the drinks. The food that was served to everyone else looked delicious so we decided to start with the crispy Arancini. When we received them they were still cold/frozen in the middle. Mistakes happen so kindly we asked to just get another order and to make sure they would just cook them longer. They came out even faster the second time around and all 3 were frozen inside with the cheese not even melted. The bartender did not check on us to make sure everything was ok until about 10 minutes later when we decided to get the check and leave at that point. No manager was also sent. Very disappointed. read more