This was our first time eating here, and it definitely won't be our last! The owner was incredibly…read morekind, welcoming, and helpful, which made the experience even better. The young lady who took our order was so friendly and made ordering easy by answering all of our questions and helping us choose. We ordered the catfish and shrimp pasta along with the Big Back Combo, and everything was amazing! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The sauce was absolutely delicious and tied everything together. Between the outstanding food, excellent customer service, and warm atmosphere, this place exceeded our expectations. We will definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal!

Excellent large sandwich's especially liked catfish hot and fresh and the shrimp cheesesteak messy…read morebut delicious. Also giant crispy fried shrimp. Bring an appetite.

I heard about this place a long time ago, and then I forgot about it. Recently, I went looking for…read morea new burger to try, saw the name Doinks, and said, "OH, YEAHHHHH!" Off we went. When we opened the door, I immediately knew I'd love the fries. You could smell the delicious fry smell right away, and I wasn't wrong. Some of the best french fries I've ever had. The burger was great too! My wife got onion rings as a side, and I was like, "Are you nuts?! These fries are going to be so good!" The rings were fantastic though. Solid snap on the onion, which didn't slide out of the breading when I bit down. The service was friendly and quick, and the restaurant itself was clean as a whistle in the very cool Waterloo Arts District, just down the street from Beachland Ballroom. While walking to the car, we agreed that Doinks needed to be a regular date night stop. Killer burger spot.

$30 for a burger, onion rings, can of Diet Coke, and a piece of ube cheesecake. Piping hot onion…read morerings with good flavor. Doink's sauce is basically Big Mac sauce. The mustard they slather all over the burger is not at all mentioned on the menu which sucks because I hate mustard! The onion rings were fantastic. The homemade ranch is great. The ube cheesecake was unique and beautiful in purple.

I couldn't even find the place it seemed like it was in a Neighborhood location was unclear. And…read morewhen i attempted to call i was to directly to voice mail with a grown woman and little girl talking don't waste your time trying to find this place

The cheezy tots are ridiculous. $6 for 7 overcooked tots that are the size of any regular tater…read moretots. Overpriced burgers that are just average at best. Can't recommend this for any occasion. No special orders either so you get what you get. Which isn't impressive. Good luck.​

My friend invited me to her running club, which meets right next door, and I learned you can bring…read morefood/drinks over from Voodoo with just a $1 "outdoor cup." While I went on the run, my husband and kids enjoyed Voodoo's music bingo, they had a blast! The brewery had a great family-friendly vibe, lively atmosphere, and solid beer lineup. I joined them afterward, and decided to stay for a bit before going back next door...my daughter won bingo, earning us a $10 gift card (huge excitement for her). I tried a few of the IPAs and rated them 4/5 stars--good flavor, and they stood out compared to other Ohio beers I sampled during the week. Overall, top-notch place. I also loved their book ticket method for drinks--it kept things easy and fun--and the dive-bar vibe paired with the local ambiance made it feel like a true community spot. If I were local, this would absolutely be a go-to spot, especially paired with a post-run visit.

Voodoo Love Child was my favorite brew in the flight of four I had. Deliciously well balanced yeast…read moreand red fruit flavors with moderate sweetness and very smooth. The pork belly and Brussels app would be so much better with a creamy sauce but still was good with the tart balsamic. The Brussels were perfectly crispy even though there were only 5 total pieces of small pork belly in the whole app. It was $10. It is very dark in the place on its own. Order at counter and pick up your food to sit where you want. Trivia on Wednesdays. The pulled pork meal was decent for $12. Fries were incredibly salty but perfectly sized to grab multiple at a time with a fork for easy mouth shoving. Pulled pork was kinda tough. The jalapeño slaw below the pork was peppery perfection! No dessert options.

Stopped by here whilst driving on Cedar and couldn't be happier! The burgers are offered in beef or…read moreTurkey Patties...cooked to perfection! Very juicy and meaty. The fries are also seasoned perfectly!

This place is incredible. The service could've been better but their food makes up for it. Just…read morelook at that burger!!! Amazing portion for great price. The fries are INSANE. I don't know what they do or put on them but it's perfect every single time. It never fails to amaze me how good this burger is. Again, service could be better. But for once we didn't have to wait 20 min over our wait time to get the food so that was nice! I asked for no mustard and was given none this time so yay!!!

At first, when I saw that the Korean fried chicken sandwich was $17, I was slightly outraged,…read moreespecially since it didn't even come with fries or any kind of side. Then I got the sandwich, and I was like, actually, $17 is a more than fair price, LOL. For a second, I attempted to eat it with my hands, but its size made it an unwieldy experience. So I ate it with a knife and fork. And it was DELICIOUS. The sandwich came with a big piece of crispy fried chicken that the bun could barely contain. The chicken was fried fresh, so it was hot and juicy. In addition to being hot in temperature, it was hot spice-wise. It came with candied jalapeños, soy chili jam, pickles, and Sriracha. The spice was balanced well with some nice sweetness and a tasty kale slaw that added some brightness to the sandwich. Even the bun itself was delicious. The place is mainly a takeout spot, but there are a few tables if you want to dine in. The water is self-serve. There are cups and a sport cooler in front of the counter.

First time here! I was greeted immediately with a smile and a hello…read more There are so many eateries in this area. Today I decided to try food I hadn't had before. I pulled up the Chicken Ranch menu online and decided I would try them. It is a small establishment. Tables were clean. There is seating inside and two small tables outside for diners. The manager was explaining they make everything fresh and offered to answer any questions I had. I took a look at the specials then decided on a two piece crispy tenders meal. It came with a jalapeño corn muffin. It was 10 dollars and I chose a chocolate chip cookie with caramel and pecans in it because, why not. My chicken was delicious. I chose hot honey sauce because I was curious. It was so spicy and cleaned my sinuses right up. The sauce came on the side, thank goodness for that. The muffin was OK. It would have been better warmed. The cookie: sooooo good. Because I was being nice, I gave my kid a piece, but next time I will eat it in the car before I get home, like the pros do.

Came here with my family while passing through town and had a great experience. They were a little…read morebusy, but it's a big place, and we didn't need a reservation on Saturday evening. The environment is classy and the interior design is lovely, but it's still pretty casual. The inside definitely beats the patio for atmosphere; the patio area is pretty plain, but it looks like you can sit outside with your dog. Everyone really enjoyed the food. We shared the truffle pierogies for an appetizer, I had the shoka bowl for my entree, and we shared the sticky toffee cake for dessert. I also had a non-alcoholic tamarind mule to drink. All the food was interesting and really delicious! No one thing in particular stood out because it was all fantastic. The portions on the entrees and dessert were pretty large - we were all very hungry since we hadn't eaten in a while and the meals were just the right size. The cake was huge - even splitting it three ways, I got a lot. Service was good even though they were busy. Our waiter was very friendly and professional. We didn't have a reservation on Saturday evening but were able to be seated right away.

We found Heck's Café through the Karpo app and decided to give it a try since it was conveniently…read morelocated near our hotel. The first thing we noticed was the atmosphere. The restaurant is beautiful, with an upscale feel that makes for a nice dining experience. The service was also excellent--friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout our visit. We started with the Buffalo Cauliflower and Chicken Potstickers as appetizers. Both portions were a decent size, but the cauliflower was unfortunately very greasy, which made it difficult to enjoy. The potstickers were better, but neither appetizer was particularly memorable. For our entrées, we ordered the Strawberry Fattoush Salad and a Heckburger. The burger was solid and enjoyable, but the salad was disappointing. Fattoush salads are typically packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, but this version was mostly romaine lettuce and lacked the vibrant flavor profile we expected. At $14, it also felt underwhelming for the price. Overall, the atmosphere and service were the highlights of our visit. While the food was okay, it didn't live up to the restaurant's upscale ambiance or pricing. There are plenty of dining options in the area, and based on our experience, I think there are better places to spend your dining dollars.

I absolutely loved this place. The ambiance is so cozy and welcoming. I'm from SoCal where a lot of…read morethe restaurants are saturated and everything seems to be good and maybe easily forgotten- this spot would totally be a top contender amongst all those places. On top of that the service was amazing. Our server recommended this hot sauce, May's, which was made by his buddy during Covid and it was better than Franks red hot. Here's what we had: Mushroom Mac & Cheese- 10/10 Blue Cheese Burger- 10/10 Chicken Tenders- 10/10 I'm a big texture person, and these dishes all had a nice mixture of crunch and tenderness to them. If it's late night def go to this place. If it's not late night, still go to this place. Love it!

Kensington Pub is a staple of Cleveland Hts. Great bar vibe that feels timeless, staff is perfect,…read morefun to talk to and keeping things moving. Great beers on tap and amazing cocktails, but my absolute favorite are the burgers. The steakhouse burger is amazing and the special crab cake meal was also not to be missed.

Came to Swensons on a Saturday evening around 730pm and it was moderately busy. Our server Heaven…read morewas super sweet and on top of everything with our order! Came over to us pretty quickly. Our food came out in a moderate amount of time, and the presentation was kinda eh. Our burgers were smashed down, bun and all and very messy, but the flavor was good! I ordered the veggie burger with mustard, onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato, ketchup and cajun seasoning. My husband ordered a double cheeseburger and some potato teasers (which were so good and crispy). Casual spot with a traditional hometown drive-in that feels more genuine than a Sonic. Good experience.

We are from out of town and decided to try this local drive thru. We ordered their no. 1 Galley…read moreboy burg with sides of onion rings and teezers. I love the teezers but the burger was a very big disappointed for me. For some reason our burger came with a bbq sauce in it which made the burgers very very sweet. It wasn't our idea of burgers. Service was very fast and polite. Ambiance is a typical drive thru restaurant set up. Am confused with this one as I am not sure what to expect. If this was their best then I am terrible disappointed. Obviously we won't be back. We tried.

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!