District
1350 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115
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Address :
1350 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH, 44115 - Phone (216) 858-1000
- Website https://www.districtcleveland.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Valet, Garage, Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Trendy
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Sarah A.
I went to District for downtown Cleveland's Restaurant Week. I don't know how it's possible but I had actually never heard of this place before I saw it listed as a participant. If you know me, you know it's almost impossible for me to have not heard of a restaurant in Cleveland. Naturally, I had to check it out. First off let me just say how pleasantly surprised I was to find they had a vegan appetizer and entrée option for Restaurant Week. I think this was one of like 3 places that actually thought to include a vegan option, so that alone won them serious brownie points with me. On top of that, when I asked our waitress if they would whip me up a vegan dessert instead of one of the ones they had available on their restaurant week menu (neither were vegan) she didn't even hesitate. She really was incredibly accommodating and very thoughtful. She even asked about the bread for me without me even needing to tell her. So nice!! My meal itself was delicious. I got the lentil spinach soup as an appetizer, and then the lentil "falafel." Apparently, I really like lentils. The food was top notch and without a doubt worth the $30 per person(this included an app, an entrée, and a dessert! Each!) So, you are probably wondering why they didn't get a solid 5/5. Here is why: As some others have mentioned, there is a serious draft in this place. If you are sitting anywhere near or around the front door be prepared to get a bone-chilling gust of wind in your face any time that door opens. I had to wear my winter coat the whole dinner it was so freezing. It does seem to be short-staffed. We personally didn't have any issues with this, our waitress was great about refills, getting our check, etc. It did look however that some tables sat for quite some time without getting much attention. Just something to think about. Overall a great place to go if you have plans in or around Playhouse. Also, valet is $15 but if you get your ticket validated you get $6 back! Pretty solid deal!
(4)Susan L.
I won't be back by my choice. I was so disappointed. I ordered the flank steak. It was unseasoned, the cook was completely off, and the texture was all off. This "steak" was much more of a ground beef patty shaped into a dry steak-like shape. It was supposed to came with brussel sprouts that were overcooked mush. I now understand why kids grow up saying they hate brussel sprouts. To be fair, the bf ordered lamp which was supposed to come with cous cous. The lamb actually tasted good. Arguably, the only thing that was right about this meal. They came out and told us that they ran out of cous cous. We ordered mussels for us to share. It was a much smaller portion of mussels that we've been served at any other restaurant. The sauce was disappointing -- and that's sad, because one of the best parts of ordering mussels is to dip bread in the yummy sauce. We also got fire and ice for dessert... it was ok. I would recommend skipping dessert here and going someplace after for dessert. ----------------------------------- Explanation of my rating system - 5*: Epitome of something, the best I've had, would LOVE to go back 4*: Great food and happy to go back regularly, but not the best of the category 3*: Food is fine. I may spontaneously decide to go there based on convenience. But no need to go back either. 2*: If you insist, I guess I'll come along. I'll find something to eat. But I wouldn't have picked it. 1*: No plans to come back. I'll try to talk companions out of going.
(2)Sarah W.
The short :I was in Cleveland for a few days on business and decided to visit here based on several reviews including a top 100 cleveland restaurants. This restaurant caters more to the theater going crowed and specializes in everything being homemade - including their delectable bread. The food was very solid, a good value for the pricing overall and could have been slightly more imaginative in places. I had the mushroom and cheese appetizer, cream of carrot/orange/ginger soup, lamb (one of their signature dishes) and trifle. The long: The appetizer was delicious and served with what seemed to be a vodka cream sauce. The bread they brought out was superb...seriously, save room for their homemade rolls. Flaky, buttery with a nice pull to the dough...I'm serious about my bread and usually don't bother with restaurant bread - I would buy just this bread as an appetizer. The soup was exceptional, although after having red wine with my appetizer it hit the palate just a little sweet, but was mild, spicy and subtly interesting - would have paired well with a crisp white wine. Thankfully they didn't overdo the cream as is so often the case with these soups. I was a bit let down by the signature lamb dish. I expected the middle eastern variation to fill the mouth with spices...it was flavorful and the meat fell off the bone but I would have gotten a different dish as it tasted rather unimaginative. Lacking the originality I expected after my soup. The risotto and vegetarian lasagna both sounded amazing. The bartender recommended and excellent wine to pair with my dinner - I requested a red, so I can't fault her for the soup and red wine combination...but it paired beautifully with the mushrooms and lamb. The wines are VERY reasonable. I paid just $10 for an 8oz pour...an average price there! The trifle was tasty but in october I shouldn't have ordered something with strawberries. Next time I would try one of their chocolate dishes. As a business traveler this place was dead by 8pm on a week night...as I expect all of the places in that area are. It caters for theater goers so I suspect it is very lively on the weekends. I would stick more to the 6th street to 3rd street area next time.
(4)Michael R.
We decided to try this restaurant after we could not get a reservation last week before the Lewis Black show. We were seated off in the northwest corner of the restaurant and it was cold to the point of being unpleasant. The acoustics are horrible and it's hard to hold a normal dinner conversation. The waiter demeanor was perfunctory and inattentive. The food was uninspired and bland. The Beef Beaujolais was especially disappointing because the cut of beef was 50% untrimmed fat. Disgusting! I asked for the manager, who turned out to be the owner, to talk about the Beef Beaujolais. His lame response was to give me the restaurant's business card and promise to make my next reservation at the restaurant. He was obviously too busy parading around a bottle of his favorite wine to various tables to care much about me or the food served in his restaurant. At any other descent restaurant in town, the manager would have insisted on comping the meal, buth the thought never entered his mind. Don't bother with this restaurant. There is much better dining close by.
(1)Melanie A.
My parents, husband, son and I were visiting from St. Louis and decided to try this new spot at the recommendation of a friend. We were so happy we did! When we walked in we were immediately greeted by the bartender and host. We started with drinks at the well appointed bar. I had a cucumber martini that was refreshing and nicely poured. Everyone else had a glass of wine from their well thought out wine list. We were seated in a round booth near the windows where we enjoyed watching the theater crowd gather. This place is literally right across the street from the theater. Great location for pre-show dinner or after dinner dessert/coffee/drinks. We noticed a patio that wasn't open yet, but looked like it was under construction. Would love to sit outside next time! We chose a few appetizers to start and were pleasantly surprised at the flavor and perfect portions. I'm not usually a fan of pate, but my husband insisted and I could have eaten the entire plate. The carpaccio and tuna was also very fresh and tasty. For dinner I decided to get adventurous tried the goose confit and it was amazing! Again, perfect portions and done very nicely. My father (who is a very picky eater) had the beef stroganoff and said it was the best he ever tasted. The server was friendly, knowledgeable and not pushy or pretentious. We watched as the manager (who we found out later was the owner) checked on tables, corked wine, and helped servers as things got busy. You can tell a lot of care has been put into making this restaurant a friendly, fine dining experience and the staff really enjoy working here. If I had to find anything negative about this place it would be the current filming situation going on in Cleveland. The road closures made it a little difficult to find (certainly not their fault). I'm guessing once the movies are over, this place is going to be slammed as more and more people hear about it. We will definitely be back!
(5)Heather W.
I went to District on a Wednesday night after work. Appetizer was bread pudding salad (delicious) and a little caprese salad (again delicious). I tried two dishes, mushroom risotto and scallops with rice pilaf. These two dishes were rich, almost too rich. The scallops and rice pilaf were bathing in a butter-ish sauce, very rich. I wish it was toned down. Then dessert, my favorite! A spoonful of a strawberry mousse and grilled peaches with panna cotta. Delicious!! BUT because the two main dishes were so rich, it made eating the dessert (almost) too much. Almost. All in all, delicious, very flavorful. The service was great! I would recommend District if someone was going to be in the area. But I would probably not go back, I rather try a new restaurant out.
(3)Andrew O.
Absolutely excellent! A great addition to the theatre district In Cleveland! Our friends from the "Melting Pot" now bring you a new concept, "District". This is a stop not to miss. Whether it be for lunch, pre-show dinner, intimate date, Or night on the town!
(5)Robert B.
Good food, wide selection, fair sized portions and good service. It is a great addition to the theater district. I visited again for lunch today. The burger I had was as good as any I have had in the area and the service was excellent.
(4)Kim B.
Won't go back. Server was pleasant food was underseasoned and way overpriced. I sent my dish back and the manager assured me that it would be better and he had the chef taste it. I think the chef needs new taste buds.
(1)Rohan M.
Went here after seeing Dave Chapelle, around 9pm on a Wednesday. Place was about 20% occupied and the bar filled up a little after we got there. The good: Large, fairly priced wine list. The Justin cab was the best thing on our table. The bad: The food was bland, uninspired and unoriginal. The chef must have something against vegetables because all the ones that showed up on our plate were murdered by overcooking. For appetizers, we ordered the crispy asparagus and 4 cheese stuffed mushroom. The asparagus were oily, unseasoned and far from crispy. The place gets a second star because they took this off the bill after we told them. The mushrooms were better, but nothing special -- basic button mushrooms, mostly bleu cheese, watery red sauce with some wilted, undressed lettuce on the side. For dinner, she had the vegetable lasagna, which was mushy but at least had some flavor. I had the sole. Again, oily and bland; not a fresh piece of fish. Served on a bed of what was supposed to be risotto, but tasted like the boiled rice concoction my mom used to make me when I had an upset stomach. I opted for haricot vert and brussels sprouts on the side. These were the wimpiest beans I've ever seen, and I was able to squish the sprouts with the back of my fork. We spent $120 and had to go elsewhere to finish eating because both plates went back over half full. The only plus was we got drunk on the wine a little quicker thanks to our empty stomachs. I see that this place has some positive reviews from a year or more ago. I guess it's just gone downhill. Save yourself the trouble and just go to Cowell and Hubbard. For the prices you'll pay here, you can get a great meal elsewhere.
(2)Lauren R.
Nice, open space. A little chilly due to cold winter air coming in when the door opened. Drink-wise, there was a lot of wine to choose from. Interesting cocktails - some classics and some twists on the classics. I got the pear salad, which was good, but not as good as the butternut squash salad my friend ordered. I also got the gnocchi appetizer, which was good (you could tell the gnocchi were hand-made), but there was a little too much sauce, and I think it was a bit under-salted. There was a dish of salt on the table but no utensil to serve it, so I didn't touch it - didn't want to use salt others had pinched before me. The bread service was a bit odd. They served individual rolls from a basket. However, they seemed store-bought, and they were cold. I would have assumed they were hot and fresh since they're served that way. One tip - valet is $15, but you get $7 back if you get your ticket validated in the restaurant, which brings parking to $8 - not bad for Playhouse. All in all, we had a good experience, but I don't know if I'd return - there are so many other, new places to try in Cleveland!
(4)Sophia A.
Service: 5 stars Bread and various dips: 4 stars Main course: just not good. I have been here twice. Both times, I got the pear salad (which is highly recommended). Sadly, a salad cannot be the highlight of a meal, so we move to the main course. The first time I got the lamb osso bucco. I was so excited. And then, so disappointed; it was completely under seasoned and I couldn't finish it. Second time, a few days ago, I went and got the lamb gnocchi. The lamb was hard, chewy, and overcooked. And the meal was a tiny portion for $22. The whole dish was again completely under seasoned. I should probably have learned my lesson and not gotten lamb a second time. Husband got the duck confit; okay, but chewy, overcooked duck. Sad to say, won't be back here. Service is great. Food is not so great.
(3)LA R.
I really enjoyed this place tonight! Although it was slow night in the restaurant, the server & bartender took such great care of me. I had a tasty Chardonnay and merlot (which is important for a CA girl on the road), and the food was very yummy too. I had the basic greens and chicken, although i want to come back and try the chickpea salad and goose confit or seafood dishes (on a non-sunday). As I have been saying since I have had to travel here, Cleveland is under-rated! The theatre and downtown district has a lot of potential, and District is an example of this blooming scene.
(4)Jessie B.
My mom and I stopped in here before a show when both Cowell & Hubbard and Cibreo were full. The atmosphere is nice, we took two seats at the bar. Our bartender was lovely, very attentive and friendly. We did not have much time before the show, so we ordered one of their 'slow cooked' beef entrees. I think this is a genius idea since they likely get a lot of people that are short on time. It came right out and was tasty. We also ordered two salads, the lentil and chickpea salad was bland and way under seasoned, almost as if they forgot to add any salt/pepper/vinegar to the dressing. I still ate it though, the lettuce was crisp and it was a good portion size. The beet salad was very good. We were able to get in a full meal in a hurry and were on to our show in no time. I also thought the bread service with trio of spreads was nice.
(4)Kenny Y.
With all of the good reviews on Yelp, we expected a lot more. This restaurant basically caters to the theater crowd - people who are interested in getting something relatively fancy prior to their show at Playhouse. We came during restaurant week on a Sunday. Because there was no show on Sunday, there was only one other table in the restaurant with people. Tried their seasonal soup, which was a sweet potato soup - kind of bland and uninteresting. For our entries we tried the salmon and the angel hair beef stroganoff. The pasta in both dishes was clumpy and felt like it was microwaved. The beef was overdone and very tough. The salmon was overdone but still okay. For dessert, we tried the semifredo creme brulee. Interesting concept, and the creme itself tasted like ice cream. But the sugar on top was caramelized quite a bit too much (read: burnt). Don't know if it was just an off day because it was a non-theater day, but we're probably not coming back here.
(2)Howard Z.
Do you know what average is .. This is average .. The tastiest dish on the menu .. Out of. The steak I had .. Ok quality ... No seasoning .. The sentiment around the table "this is nothing". Walk around the corner to Cowell & Hubbard .. Way way better
(1)Eugene T.
Went for coffee and dessert with my wife. French Press coffee was great as was 'Fire and Ice' dessert. We sat very late in the dining room and staff was very attentive even in that late hour
(5)Greg P.
Very American dining experience with a menu slightly unique but classic in some ways. The service was quite exceptional. Not my first choice to visit again but not a place if avoid.
(3)Liz H.
I was at District again tonight to celebrate my birthday! I've been here a few times and both the food and the service are always outstanding. Three people at the table had the angle hair stroganoff which looked awesome. I had the sea food and gnocchi dish and loved it. There weren't any shows playing tonight so there were a handful of other tables - which was nice because we could take our time. If you're coming to see a show make sure you make a reservation! And thanks for a great birthday dinner!
(5)Laura H.
Good spot before tickets to see Ron White. Menu was plentiful. Huge wine selection. Service was good. Loud ambiance. Filet mignon with stuffed blue cheese potatoes and carrots. Tables are super voles together so it's like you're dining with new, closely seated friends.
(4)Gayle K.
I often order sole when it is on the menu, so I ordered it at District. Well quite honestly, it really did not look or taste like sole to me. My friend said that maybe there are different kinds of sole and that I had never eaten this one before. As far as I was concerned, they gave me a piece of old who knows what kind of fish on a bed of dried risotto. I will not go back there.
(2)PJ N.
UNSPECTACULAR.............simple enough. menu is dull and uninspired.....i expected SO much more from this place. looks like a menu rehashed from the late '90s. cocktails, ok, service, ok, atmosphere is like a school cafeteria, nothing you want to hang out in, food is not something i can, or care to, remember. it was JUST OK, but not special, good or creative enough to return.....just dull. even the dessert menu....dull. lava cake? really? geez, that's so innovative and crazy! and that was the best choice on the dessert menu.......like i said, dull they'll need to amp this place up to get a returning customer base. it really caters to the tastes of a bunch of theater people who really don't eat out that often, so i guess the menu is "dumbed down" for them? and a BIG PS......do they ever wash those gross cuttingboards they leave on all of the tables?
(2)Kristen Y.
Mediocre food. Waiter with an attitude. Not worth the price. Disappointed. the only thing that was good was the beet salad
(2)Mitch Z.
Delicious. Contemporary presentation of traditional American and international favorites w an artistic twist. Ran, the chef, takes things in new, yet familiar directions. Simple, easy to nav menu with something for everyone. Great before a show at Playhouse Square. The acoustics, unfortunately, will prepare you for the large theater crowds.
(4)Jerry G.
Great staff that made sure we were taken care of and made sure we made our play on time. Highly recommend especially if you are attending the Playhouse Square father dinner.
(5)Jeri Leigh S.
GREAT food! Easy reservations made on open table, food was really good! The lentil falafel and the beet salad was great! Our waitress was really friendly. Went before a show and they were quick with service and entrees. DEF will go back!
(4)Patricia B.
This restaurant was the only place open and we had a great time. The staff, food, dessert and pressed coffee were all outstanding. MUST TRY!!! New fav place while visiting Cleveland.
(5)Nick R.
We went to District on a Saturday night without a reservation so we sat at the bar. The bartender Ryan was very attentive and friendly. The food was excellent. A wide selection of salads and drinks. I ordered the scallops (the appetizer). They were perfectly cooked and well presented. Cheesecake and coffee for dessert both excellent as well. Highly recommended. Nice to see nice restaurants popping up in downtown!!
(5)Shannon F.
While our service was good and the staff was beyond friendly and accommodating, our food just wasn't great. I had fish that tasted like nothing, and the person I was with had extremely salty lamb. The salads were very good, but for the price of the entrees it just wasn't worth it. The restaurant could also benefit from having a better atmosphere. It's just tables and bare walls, with no bar scene. There are just so many fabulous places to go downtown. Unfortunately we will not be going back, despite the convenience to Playhouse Square.
(2)Bobby B.
Nice atmosphere. Great service. Food choice decent. Prices, a bit overpriced. One of the ten of our part got fish that was dry and terrible. Another two people in the party got the filet and the steak was cut in half, weird. Very dry and not worth $26. The best part was the Lava cake, that was well worth the 9 min wait. Overall I don't think we will come back just based on the food alone. But not going to knock the place.
(3)Chris P.
Went there before seeing Alt-J at the Playhouse. FYI this is 'across the street' from the playhouse and technically on 14th street (not Euclid.) The atmosphere is cool, decent decor but nothing mindblowing. The Service is Excellent! ALL the people i interacted with were in the 'new restaurant' phase still, where they acted like I'd be reviewing them immediately after =) Drinks were good, but a bit pricey... But its downtown so that cancels out the cost. Food was GOOD but not Amazing for the price. I had the seafood risotto which had shrimp scallops and mussels. The mussels were so small, i would advise them to skip them in lieu of more shrimp or scallops instead. The gooey risotto was nice, but like 80% of the plate....could have used more 'seafood' IMO. My wife had the Salmon dish, which they HAPPILY accommodated her menu change requests for free. Huge Win. The Fish was delicious, and the complimentary bread and dipping stuff they give you is also amazing. My friends had their Lamb Gnocchi, which I enjoyed more than my own dish. Overall, a nice place with some good potential, but not out of the park.
(4)Laura M.
My friend and I ate lunch there today (Friday 2/27). Our lunch was very slow in coming and my order was wrong (asked to eliminate the mushrooms) but it came with them anyways. Waitress did not apologize, just said oh well someone else has your dish! I couldn't believe it! Also, both of us had ordered a glass of wine for $6.00 each according to the price on the menu we were given for lunch. When our bills came, we each were charged $9.00 each and the waitress had said we had ordered the larger one and that the cheaper one was the $6.00 (tasting she called it). She had never told us that and it was not called out on the menu we had. LOOK OUT! That is a good way to rack up some more money from people. If she had said there were differences, we would have had a chance to think about it and decide for ourselves. Left a bad taste in my mouth!!
(4)Eric T.
The place was very slow as there was no theater business so the service was great. I had the Bocca (Vietnamese catfish) with a spicy tomato chutney. It was outstanding! Just spicy enough to be interesting. The fish was perfectly prepared, light and flavorful. Not "fishy at all. Definitely recommend.
(5)B Y.
We had a party of 6 for dinner and had to make sure to get out for a 7:30PM curtain (like everyone else, I'm sure). I had the aviation cocktail which was yummy. The drinks did take a long while to come out though (including our 2nd round of drinks). Their rolls are good, but you have to ask for more. Cowell and Hubbard just come by with more bread. I ordered the goose confit with red wine cranberry sauce and potato puree. It was good but needed a bit more sauce. The other folks had angel hair stroganoff, lentil falafel and chicken breast entrees. Everyone finished their plates. Our waitress was great...(even when we asked for separate checks). District is a great addition to the theatre district. I would rate it a close second to Cowell and Hubbard. I'll definitely be back. I'm sure they're still adjusting to the timing issues of dinner before a show. I'm sure they'll improve.
(4)Srinivas M.
Mediocre fare, good service DOESN'T LIKE IT DINER REVIEW * MAY 12, 2013 Alas, our high hopes for a good pre-Aziz Ansari meal were quickly destroyed! The salad was far from fresh, the broccoli soup was quite good, the lentil falafel portion was way too big and poorly presented. A pedestrian quiche by any other name is still just that...calling it a vegetarian tarte did not make it special. The only redeeming quality was that the service was very good. Now if only the kitchen could step up their game...if they have it that is, this place may rise above the level of a mediocre restaurant that belongs in a mall, not in the theatre district.
(2)Ruth K.
Excellent grouper dinner, delightful ambience right in the theater district. Highly recommend this restaurant before or after the theater.
(5)D A.
Ate here Friday for the first time. Very good service, great drinks, and good food. As we were going to see a show after they were very fast and got us out in plenty of time! Cant wait to go again
(4)David L.
In Cleveland last week with the family. Happened upon District new restaurant in town. Wow were we impressed. I almost didn't go in because I was dressed casual. The staff was inviting and engaging nothing but smiles. They had me at the bar. Excellent drink menu, hand crafted cocktails out of this world Moscow Mule crazy good. Starters apple and beet salad. enough for my wife and I to share crisp refreshing. My kids went crazy for the chicken liver pate, beautiful twist on the goose liver. The osso buco is the best deal in town, best I've ever had. My wife loved the lentil falafel. We were on vacation went back for lunch. Cant wait to come back!!
(5)Winston C.
Came here on the suggestion of family of one of the employees. Had an excellent dinner. Our tremendous server suggested the Calamari appetizer and the Filet. My wife got the surf and surf at his suggestion too. Honestly this was some of the best food I have ever eaten. Fresh HOMEMADE bread to start the meal, delicious and immensely flavorful calamari, not chewy in the lease, a filet that could turn any vegetarian, bass and shrimp with the most spectacular sauce, and then some spectacular baked whipped cream flan dessert thing in strawberry soup and a fresh HOMEMADE lava cake with ice cream to complete the meal. Every bite was delicious and so high in quality. Heard another server tell a table that they were not serving the goose because it "didn't meat the chef's standards." If that's true than this restaurant is one of the best in Cleveland. Its staff was professional, friendly, and well trained. Management was table side at least twice to ensure our meal was "perfect" and my god the food. Will be back, again, again, again, again, and again. PS Drinks are a bit too pricey though.
(5)SM E.
I just have to say that the staff went above and beyond for us at District. I was traveling for business with a group and we had a long evening with no opportunity for dinner until after an event, so we rolled in rather late. They welcomed us just as they were thinking of closing (and even sat another couple after us). And yet our waiter never rushed us and was friendly and fun through the whole evening. I can't speak for the others in my group for their food, but when our waiter declared the goose the best thing on the menu, I went for it and it did not disappoint. I was far too full for desert, but I did have a yummy bite of the apple crumble. It was a great autumnal meal. The fact that they pulled together a lovely, atmospheric evening for us in a nearly empty restaurant, right before closing, says a lot to me about how dedicated this staff is. Thank you for a lovely end to a long day of work and travel!
(4)Kim R.
Went here for lunch based on the reviews and references. we found it to be underwhelming. Ok food underseasoned and not value for the price. Server was overly friendly - but never refilled the ice tea glasses.
(2)Motchka G.
Placed our group of 16 (2 tables of 8) in the alcove which worked out very well. Was like having a private room without being cut off to the restaurant atmosphere. Decor is modern and simple. Bar tenders very attentive and we were served quickly cocktails sized appropriately. Moscow mule also a popular cocktail with our group. Greek salad big, so shared by 3 which was plenty with dinner. Friends enjoyed the flavorful mussels - great sauce. Had filet au poivre which was tasty and tender. Thought it should have been plated with gravy on the plate then filet and then topped with potatoes. Instead the gravy was pored over the filet and potatoes giving it a pot roast look. Nonetheless I enjoyed it. Husband had Delmonico said it was OK but was disappointed with roasted potatoes he sub for Broccoli Gratin. Said they tasted like they were out of a bag, overcooked, dry and tasteless. I had same ones but they were smothered in gravy. Were fine for me. Loved the Fire and Ice desert (lava cake with ice cream). Baked perfectly with a tender cake shell with yummy warm rich chocolate center. Others enjoyed the Double Chocolate Ganache. Don't let the Espresso Kahlua Soup description throw you. A few of us would have ordered it but the "soup" description turned us off. Our loss. Mint Kiss, Dark and Dulce and Fighting Irishman all popular after dinner drinks and coffees at our table. This is my second visit to restaurant and I would go again. Service good though our server could have been a bit more helpful in explaining menu items. Not sure if he didn't know or just hurried. He was good and attentive. Menu isn't one that will knock you socks off but there's enough variety and prices are fair.
(4)Howard C.
We dined there on Thursday before the play, Eric suggested that I try the Goose Confetti. It was fantastic, I have never had goose before and I was very pleased with my meal. My wife had the Ribeye another great meal. Definitely give this place a look. Howard
(5)Lisa W.
I had heard about the opening of this restaurant and was so excited that there was another option in the theater district. We have spent a lot of time here over the last 25 years, and there has not always been a nice variety of restaurants. We have always stopped in Tremont or Ohio City first for dinner or drinks. First the sign for the restaurant was great and easy to find....the front door not so much. That needs to be addressed. Last night they decided to just prop it open. We watched people pass it by and then turn around. I'm not sure how to fix that but...street level sign maybe? The bar is tiny and situated strangely in the restaurant. The whole layout is quite strange. The bar does not really invite you in! They have an interesting menu and drink and wine list. The bartenders initially were quite attentive...we did have to ask for bread, clean plates, new silverware, and motion for a second drink. It seemed like the 2 of them were not quite in sync. I have seen one bartender tend a larger bar and restaurant much more effectively. Perhaps that will come in time! The Manhattans were good. They had one of my favorite wines too! Now to the food....well the tapenade/flavored butter for the warm roll was great and flavorful...best part of the whole experience. The olive oil with 2 rosemary sprigs in had no real flavor. We ordered mussels which were cooked just right. We then had goat cheese stuffed calamari.....short on the cheese and very little flavor. I wanted to just cover the tempura batter in salt. I believe it was slightly under fried as it had a mushy quality to it. We then had the ahi tuna....nicely prepared and flavored. I keep trying all these restaurants in this district and have yet to find one that is worth returning to....I like to spend my money and calories wisely. We will keep looking!
(3)Virginia P.
Four of us had dinner there last night. My dish (Brisket) I ordered it without the sauerkraut was one of the best meals I have ordered out in a long time. One lady had carrots which were out of this world. The waitress said they were made with blue cheese. And desert, a cheesecake was excellent. The only reason I didn't give a 5 star rating was the restaurant was busy (it was before a show) and our waitress was pleasant but very rushed. They needed someone to help her.
(4)Erin S.
I can't say enough about how great our experience was at District! We were in town for business. Coming from a city known for its amazing food, we honestly weren't expecting much. What a wonderful surprise District was! I had the Falafel, which was a perfectly spicy and flavorful treat. The manager, Eric, was very friendly and offered our table an Apple Pie Moonshine after our meal. The attention to detail and upscale yet friendly environment can not be beat! Highly recommend District before going to see a show in Cleveland!
(5)Kim G.
Great addition to theater district dining options! Our party of 4 chose District for dinner before seeing Guys and Dolls at the Hanna...what a great decision! Their wine list needs updating (they didn't have the vintage we preferred on the 1st wine we picked, but our 2nd choice of wine ended up being even better) and the manager came to the table, opened the wine and welcomed us. The menu is nice...not too many items so they can do a manageable number of salads/appetizers/entrees/desserts very well. We all had salads which were all very good, though the 'beet & apple' salad was really light on the dressing (we asked for additional) and the goat cheese promised was really 'blue'. Everyone in our group enjoyed our entrees...Lamb Ossobuco, Angel Hair Strogonoff, and Striped Sea Bass. All VERY good...nothing left behind! We skipped dessert and opted for ice wine, port and hand-pressed coffee. All-in-all a nice way to end our meal. Service was good, but a little 'off'. A 'no ice' water request from one of our group seemed to confuse our server and she kept trying to pour 'just water' from a pitcher full of ice water. Service seemed to slow up a bit at the end and we had to wait for our check, but we had plenty of time to walk across the street to the Hanna in time for curtain. District has only been open a little over a month and need to work out some kinks, but it definitely has promise. Make reservations...once word gets out I predict this will be the 'go to' restaurant in the theater 'District'!
(4)Mike G.
I walked into here as I work downtown in very close proximity. I went here to check it out and have a happy hour drink and check out the menu. First off, the place inside is beautiful. And not like beautiful as in ornate or anything, it just has a very intimate, classy, and modern look which I find very appealing and fresh. I got to try the Asian Pear signature drink and it was DELICIOUS! The perfect balance of alcohol and sweet. The next drink I had was the Lavender Passion, and once again a perfectly crafted cocktail of just wonderful flavors. UPDATE: I had lunch here during work, and it was wonderful! I had the angel hair stroganoff with beef and mushrooms. It was delicious, filling, and a perfect portion! Service is exceptional here. Prompt, friendly, and very down to earth! Fantastic!
(4)Scott S.
It was good, basically, it is a place people go before shows. We got there at 7:15 on a cold Saturday night, it was packed. By 7:35, we were literally the only table with people eating. Food was a 7/10, atmosphere was a 6, service was a 6 and price/portion was a 7. I wasn't blown away, expected to be more happy about the entree and the Cleveland onion soup was very salty. Good, but more salt than I wanted. Nice addition to the restaurant scene. I wanted to mention that our server was busy at first when we were seated. The manager came by and filled our waters, got us started on bread and talked to us. He was extremely welcoming, conversationally entertaining and friendly (made up the difference between 3-4 stars). Wine list ranged from $26- around $200, seemed to have something for nearly everyone.
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