Where Should I Eat in Cleveland? Redux - Suggestions Appreciated
Last summer Dr. I and I put together a list of places in Cleveland we wanted to try. I've made surprising progress on this list. In fact, I knocked off virtually everything in the high priority category. Here's an update.
Crossed Off Since Last Time
Crop - Dr. I and I went there this past spring. The architecture is almost cooler than the food. My short ribs were enjoyable, but nothing special. The service was good. I'd go there again if a friend wanted to, but I'm in no hurry to return.
Katz Club Diner - Very average. I'd try to argue a friend out of going there again.
El Carnicero / Momocho - I've been El Carnicero three times now with an assortment of group sizes. It's really good, really fattening and affordable. M and I went to Momocho before the Neko Case concert in May; it's basically a more expensive version of El Carnicero with the same menu at a higher price point and a worse parking situation. I don't know why I'd ever go back to Momocho so long as El Carnicero exists.
Town Hall - It's a meat market with above average food and a lot of booze. Dr. I and I were there last October. I have no burning desire to return.
Jammy Buggar's - M and I went there this past summer on a Friday night. I had a burger that was as good or better than any burger I've had in Cleveland, so I will certainly return for that reason alone.
El Barrio (Lakewood) - Reviewed here.
Red Steakhouse (down) - Dr. I & I went a few weeks ago. My steak was perfectly prepared and utterly delicious. The supporting food was very good. I'm not going to spend $50 on a steak very often, but if I'm in the mood for that this is certainly the place to do it in Cleveland. Bonus: Pronk was in the house.
El Salvadoran Place - M got me takeout from an El Salvadoran restaurant on the west side. I don't recall the name and am too lazy to look it up right now, but it was delicious. I will probably get it for my gaming group one of these times.
HIGH (ratings held over from last time)
Bac
Flying Fig
Seoul Hot Pot (Korean)
Don's Lighthouse Grill
Dailey's (Jamaican)
MEDIUM
Porcellis
Ty Fun
Spice
Latitude 41
Reddstone
Nate's Deli (Middle Eastern)
Moxie
Pier W
Hodges
Nano Brew
Felice Urban Cafe
Tartine Bistro
Market
Stone Mad
Lucky's (brunch)
Lola
Sokolowski's University Inn
Felice
Georgetown
Flapjack
Dervish
the new Tapas place in Westlake that I'm too lazy to look up right now.
the new Thai place near my house in Lakewood
LOW
L'Albatross
Blue Point Grille
Khiem's Vietnamese - an elusive pho place near my house that is always open when I walk Tulip past it and closed when I try to actually go there or order from it.
Plus whatever y'all suggest. Suggest something!
Crossed Off Since Last Time
Crop - Dr. I and I went there this past spring. The architecture is almost cooler than the food. My short ribs were enjoyable, but nothing special. The service was good. I'd go there again if a friend wanted to, but I'm in no hurry to return.
Katz Club Diner - Very average. I'd try to argue a friend out of going there again.
El Carnicero / Momocho - I've been El Carnicero three times now with an assortment of group sizes. It's really good, really fattening and affordable. M and I went to Momocho before the Neko Case concert in May; it's basically a more expensive version of El Carnicero with the same menu at a higher price point and a worse parking situation. I don't know why I'd ever go back to Momocho so long as El Carnicero exists.
Town Hall - It's a meat market with above average food and a lot of booze. Dr. I and I were there last October. I have no burning desire to return.
Jammy Buggar's - M and I went there this past summer on a Friday night. I had a burger that was as good or better than any burger I've had in Cleveland, so I will certainly return for that reason alone.
El Barrio (Lakewood) - Reviewed here.
Red Steakhouse (down) - Dr. I & I went a few weeks ago. My steak was perfectly prepared and utterly delicious. The supporting food was very good. I'm not going to spend $50 on a steak very often, but if I'm in the mood for that this is certainly the place to do it in Cleveland. Bonus: Pronk was in the house.
El Salvadoran Place - M got me takeout from an El Salvadoran restaurant on the west side. I don't recall the name and am too lazy to look it up right now, but it was delicious. I will probably get it for my gaming group one of these times.
HIGH (ratings held over from last time)
Bac
Flying Fig
Seoul Hot Pot (Korean)
Don's Lighthouse Grill
Dailey's (Jamaican)
MEDIUM
Porcellis
Ty Fun
Spice
Latitude 41
Reddstone
Nate's Deli (Middle Eastern)
Moxie
Pier W
Hodges
Nano Brew
Felice Urban Cafe
Tartine Bistro
Market
Stone Mad
Lucky's (brunch)
Lola
Sokolowski's University Inn
Felice
Georgetown
Flapjack
Dervish
the new Tapas place in Westlake that I'm too lazy to look up right now.
the new Thai place near my house in Lakewood
LOW
L'Albatross
Blue Point Grille
Khiem's Vietnamese - an elusive pho place near my house that is always open when I walk Tulip past it and closed when I try to actually go there or order from it.
Plus whatever y'all suggest. Suggest something!