Came here for a birthday party and we are in the outside patio room…read more The room is a farmhouse style it very warm; however, if you're coming in the winter time make sure you wear a coat & good boots to keep your feet warm. Otherwise it was very cozy but loud i they need to put sound boards on the wall or ceiling to help absorb the sound. We had pizza (which I would recommend purchasing) & veggie board They only had one bathroom for about 40 people ‍ but it seemed to work. If you wanted to have a drink, you had a walk outside to the martini bar. Once there you have to wait in line at the end of the bar and it was packed full. It reminded me of an old lounge.

me and my sister have been coming here for over a year. I love this bar in theory. ambiance is…read moregood, drinks are good but the service is awful. we always tip well and we are always nice-I have always worked in the hospitality industry so I understand- being understaffed/ busy/ having bad nights etc. but every time we come in, which is relatively often, we have been having consistently bad experiences. last time we came in it took over thirty minutes to even be greeted. the servers will ignore us and even roll their eyes when they see us. I stood at the bar for 30 minutes waiting for a drink a few visits ago while the bartenders took shots with other guests and got absolutely trashed while I was waiting to be served to the point that other patrons at the bar were asking me if I needed them to get the bartenders attention to make my drink, meanwhile the staff was avoiding eye contact and refusing to acknowledge me. tonight at 9:30 they came up to my table and told us it was last call (according to google this bar closes at 12) and brought us our checks. we paid cash and they didn't bring us change- assuming you're getting tipped 66% on a table you refused to wait on is insane and I had to go inside and ask for both mine and my sisters change where I was met with eye rolls and dirty looks from the girl with the braid who had been giving us dirty looks all night. this bar is convenient for me and my sister to meet and catch up each week and to be met with such blatant disrespect is beyond disappointing. closing the bar early so you can have a private party with your friends is not an acceptable reason to kick other patrons out and it has happened times before. we will not be returning, which is disappointing to both of us.

First I ate dinner at Spirits on a Wednesday night and the salmon and service were excellent. Even…read morethe owner came by to say, hello. Then I went back for a class reunion party on a Saturday night and the band and event went great. I like the inside-outside feel. The workers were attentive and the band let us use their microphone to announce a thank you gift to the woman who organized our event. I'd definitely go back there! Good vibes all around.

IMPRESSIVE PLACE…read more Wow, I'm flabbergasted. I had an apartment in Willoughby in the 90s and it wasn't a bar back then. I'll tell you they're open early. I had a wonderful Smashburger for 14 with blue cheese. They open at 11 AM. It's here in downtown Willoughby the historic section. It's attached to an old train car that Marilyn and JFK rode in. Wow. It's very nice to walk in off the dining room which was the old round house for the train. This is an impressive place. I can't believe I've never been, the bartender and owner are fantastic. Owner is a big hockey fan I was talking to him about Derek Sanderson. He's from Boston. Five stars all the way I'll come here every time passing through. Just take the lost nation Road exit & your way back there.

I came here one Thursday evening with my girlfriends. There is great ambiance and ample parking…read more They offer live music on some weekends. They have a large selection of house wines as well as other brands. The server was kind but didn't seem very knowledgeable about the wine. All the dishes are enormous and meant to be shared. We shared the goat cheese with blackberry preserves and a Genoa flatbread and even with the three of us, we had a lot to take home with us. The duo and the flatbread were both incredible. The flatbread is actually two whole flatbreads and the dip was the size of a dinner plate. They were kind to get us an extra loaf of bread to go with the dip because we ran out. Their kitchen closed at 8 even though they were open until 9. That was about annoying because we considered ordering an additional dish but worked out fine since the dishes were so large.

Went here for a girls night recently and loved it!! Great food and wine selection and the…read moreatmosphere is adorable! Highly recommend

One of our favorite date spots! Lovely patio area for a summer evening and the service is fast (:read more

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!

Yes, I was partial to the spotted owl but this location can be made great so easily…read more The dark moody interior can be petite but we had great seating options, it felt early at about 8pm on a Saturday. Great wine, the Italian reds were out of this world. I sampled the spotted owl homage cocktail; tequila espresso martini on draft. Personally did not care for it at all but I recognize I'm a minority in not mixing tequila and espresso. Also we dried the blue cheese cheesecake with the winter fruit compote. AMAZING!!! One must love blue cheese to enjoy this of course. One of the most unique things I've eaten in years, maybe forever. Great for date night, very sexy vibes and the seating feels partially secluded so the privacy is enjoyable

I've always loved La Cave du Vin when it was on Coventry and while different, this new location…read moredoes not disappoint. Formerly The Spotted Owl, La Cave is a cool cellar lounge with a long list of wine and specialty beers. Their staff is super knowledgeable and helpful when making a selection. The vibe is very dark and sultry. This is the perfect place to pop in for an after dinner drink in the area.

I have lived in Cleveland for over 10 years, lived in Ohio City for a few years and somehow, only…read morerecently came here for the first time! I visited with a group of girlfriends and it was the perfect spot to chat, laugh and drink wine. We arrived about 10 minutes after they opened so we had the whole place to ourselves for about an hour. Our waitress was really nice and gave good recommendations based off what we told her we liked. The decor gives a cozy vibe and it's a great spot for small groups or intimate dates. The waitress gave us our space to gab and only came around when she thought we needed refills, which of course, we always need to keep the wine flowing during friend time!

I was so excited to come here and really wanted to love this place.... We came here after a dinner…read morefor my birthday and found the workers a bit rude. When we walked in, we stood by the door for 10 mins waiting for someone to talk to us. A young girl working walked by MANY times and even made eye contact but if we went to say something - she would turn the other way. Even the bartender was staring at us but didn't say a word. Eventually we had to follow her to ask her if we sets ourselves or if we must wait... she responded "yeah sit wherever that's how this place works" (are bad we had never been here before...) Once we found a table in the back we figured someone would come hand us menus, the same worker even walked by to hand another table their check and nothing! After 15 mins waiting we left. I certainly hope no one else gets treated like this here, but I am so sad... I wanted to love this place, it was so cute!

This is a great spot for a girls' night out! I went with my mom and sisters. Getting in can be…read moretough without a reservation unless you get lucky, so I highly recommend making one. There's a secret entrance since it's a speakeasy, which is fun. Someone is always there to help guide you if you can't figure it out, haha. The lighting is low, and there are a lot of comfy spots to sit, which makes the environment feel very calm and cozy. We ended up all ordering a variety of espresso martinis. Mine was a crème brûlée one, which was divine, but they all sounded delicious! We also ordered the fig & pear pizza to share. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the flavors worked really well together! I'm hoping I can come here with my husband soon.

Food looked and tasted great. They were out of several menu items including gluten free pizza…read morecrust. What they did have was delightful.

Wine Spot is a versatile space in Cedar Lee neighborhood in Cleveland Heights. The spot allows you…read moreto shop for wine, gifts, or linger with a lovely glass of wine. It's like a wine shop meets date spot. I've been here multiple times over the years for dates, solo evenings, and Cleveland Heights Neighborhood Beer Crawl. Wine Spot was a nice backdrop for all these days. INVENTORY: You'll find an entire long wall of various wines organized by the type of wine. You'll find Dom Perignon and wines under $35 coexisting in the same space. You'll also find beers, THC drinks, sake, and a lot more. You'll also find so much beyond wine - sardines, chocolate, and gift baskets. It's an ideal location to shop for gifts and build a basket. I don't have any particular recommendations. I usually ask staff for recommendations and gravitate toward white wines. Except during CLE Beer week I tried two different beers here - Executive Decision by the Butcher and the Brewer, Yakima Chief Forward from Fat Heads Brewery. AMBIANCE: Market vibes with tables and bar available for guests. The ambiance is nice, casual, quiet enough for a date. There is a lot of space for groups including a private room. SERVICE: Service is pretty friendly but tends to be slower. What I love about here is that they can chill wine bottles upon purchase. You can immediately go home with a chilled bottle of wine and get into your evening. Aside from this reason, there are plenty to do at the winery - events, monthly wine club, and more. Long story short, visit!

What a surprise, right here in Cleveland Heights, the place I grew up. I've been parking in the…read moreback lot for years and never ventured inside. Now, I know what I was missing and will be back for more visits. My daughter and I enjoyed a charcuterie board and each had a glass of wine: Vermentino for me, orange wine for my daughter. As we sat at the table, we watched a constant stream of shoppers selecting wines from the extensive collection from Australia, New Zealand, Spain, France and more. The place is spacious and inviting.

Love the food. Prices are reasonable but I'm not at all impressed with the self-service ordering…read moresystem. I feel like its a fancy carry out restaurant. There are employees everywhere but they just stand around with nothing to do. There are no servers other than the people bringing the food out from the kitchen. The food is great, the bakery items are great, and I'll go back. I just wish they had real servers. I went on a Thursday afternoon. I don't know if that makes a difference.

This place has it all and never has it failed me or my friends and family with attention to detail…read more This place is great for brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts or even just wine. Great staff too

Becca and the staff at Mario Fazios created two beautiful and delicious cassata cakes for my wife's…read morememorial Celebration last week. It was a bit of a rush order but Becca promised the cakes would be perfect and they absolutely were - the guests at the party couldn't stop talking about how wonderful they looked as well as tasted. It was exactly what my wife would have wanted, thank you so much.

We are always satisfied at Mario Fazio's. This time, they outdid themselves. We ordered the…read more"Heavenly Pasta", and it is the BEST PASTA EVER!!!!!!! APPLAUSE, APPLAUSE!!! CLAP, CLAP, CLAP!!! Thank you!