Cedar Creek Grille
2101 Richmond Rd, Beachwood, OH, 44122
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Address :
2101 Richmond Rd
Beachwood, OH, 44122 - Phone (216) 342-5177
- Website https://www.cedarcreekgrille.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
- Mon : 11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Garage, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Classy
Noise Level : Very Loud
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Kelly F.
Sequins & Fur Coats. Ties & Sports Coats. 30-45 minute wait. Surrounded by 70 - 80 year olds. On a Wednesday night. Wait. . .what?! I had little to no expectations for this very new restaurant. You'd think this would make me easy to please, no? Well, no. All I wanted to do is meet a couple of my friends for a drink and a small bite to eat. I arrived early and grabbed an unsuspecting "first come / first serve" tall top in the bar area. It was so busy, that although my friends were 15 minutes late, I barely received any service. The server was nice enough, but was unattainable and elusive. My friends and I felt like we could never quite get enough. Anything. My friends and I love a quality martini and some great wine - however, with the minimal service, we ordered only a drink each. The menu is unimaginative and very limited. I ordered the shrimp tacos, which were just fine - nothing special. My friends, disenchanted, each ordered salads. The decor reminded me of Bravo or Brio. . .oh wait! It's the same ownership, now that makes sense. BORING. Unfortunately, Cedar Creek Grille does not give me any reason to come back.
(2)E D.
It was Saturday night when I decide to have a dinner at this restaurant I did the reservation and we arrive some time behind but even though they greet us nicely and they seated us in good position as the table was near to the bar .we enjoy the life band music. The service was excellent and proficiently with all aspect I like the menu easy there is no too many food item so you can pick your choice easily really I love this kind of menus but they do not have a kids menus do my kids did not like that We had grilled artichk as appetizer it was so nice then the chicken taco it serve as kids food they love it The soup is tasty and perfect it really remind me the original French onion The salad with crispy onion ring on top and the dressing on it was good The entree even it is not a fish restaurant but it was perfect salmon cooked with generous piece that I eat it all. I was really full and resist the water offer of the dessert or even a cup of coffee It was my first visit but definitely would not be the last
(5)Madeline R.
I am absolutely shocked by the negative reviews on here. I went with my family on Christmas Eve and we agreed it was the best meal we've had at a Cleveland restaurant in a long time. I made a reservation a few days in advance so we were shown right to our table. The atmosphere is comfortable but classy- well-lit, a reasonable noise level, and framed photographs of Cleveland landmarks adorning the walls. The table was a bit tight, but not too uncomfortable. We ordered three appetizers: crab crake crisp (small serving but good), jumbo gulf shrimp (delicious!) and bruschetta (not a fan of artichokes, so can't comment on this one). We also ordered a couple bottles of red wine (Malbec) for the table, on the recommendation of our waitress, who was friendly but not outstanding. For my entree, I ordered the cedar plank salmon, which was fantastic- very flavorful and cooked to perfection. It came with crispy golden french fries and out-of-this-world coleslaw. My dad even ordered his own side of coleslaw with his filet mignon because he (a coleslaw superfan) said it was the best he's ever tasted. My family also enjoyed their entrees- another salmon, a couple steaks and a burger. Overall, the meal was pricey but worth it. We agreed the food was excellent and can't wait to go back and try more dishes. Give Cedar Creek Grille a shot!!
(5)Kara K.
i wish i could give this restaurant no stars. The food is absolutely vile. I had the grill salad which was iceberg lettuce, bottled ranch dressing and some weird tomato dressing. Then, i had french onion soup. It tasted like canned soup - well actually worse than that. It was cold and gross. Then, I ordered the smoked salmon appetizer. It looked and tasted like canned salmon. It was so fishy and smelly - i question if it was even salmon.. I felt sick from the smell of it and I still have aftertaste in my mouth from just only one bite. My stomach hurts. Oh and the bread the sent to the table was stale. They did let me send back the salmon - thank goodness. The service was okay - just mediocre. I really don't mind expensive restaurants when the food is great. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this place.
(1)Elaine N.
We visited this place because all the other restaurants around the area were packed. There was no wait and were immediately seated. The environment of the restaurant is kinda upscale and classy. I had the salmon burger and my boyfriend had the brunch special, steak and eggs. The salmon burger was cooked perfect, the buns were crispy and had a little buttery taste to it. My boyfriend said the steak was cooked perfectly and they even cut it up for you. Our bill was not bad for an upscale restaurant (around $30). The staff was professional, but also friendly at the same time.
(4)Jeffrey M.
Possibly the poorest and most insulting service my family and I have ever received. Our waiter took 15 minutes to come over after we sat down, took another 15 to bring us our drinks, and then another 30 for our food. But the worst problem was we ordered two appetizers and specifically told them to space them out so we didn't get our entrées on top of the appetizers. But not only did the entrées come first, but the appetizers never came. We asked for the manager and when she came over she stared us down like we were disrupting her night. They comped the meal (which also was extremely underwhelming - and they never brought the appetizers), but we will NEVER go back. Save yourselves the aggravation and do not go there.
(1)J P T.
Sunday brunch was terrific. Christiana was a service pro, checking on us without interrupting with needless questions. Great Pinot Grigio with Eggs Benedict. We will be making this one of our favorites. One of the best record in a city crying for upscale restaurants.
(4)Ray S.
Plusses - many: excellent service, attentive and quick. Fine food - great filet, ribs, tuna nicoise, appetizers veal meatballs and grilled artichokes, recommended by server and very good. Huge negative - exceptionally NOISY. Round 1 of conversation with the front - "we are a very busy and vibrant restaurant" - bully! - "and no you can't sit in that empty room (terrace) over there." Round 2 - "you know, noise level can be one of the ways people judge restaurants now." "OK, you can sit in the terrace." Wonderful! Had it to ourselves, enjoyed a great conversation with friends. We really had come close to bailing and going elsewhere. This did happen with no smiles or pleasantries at all, but it did happen. Thanks for that! Realized that this place is a legacy of an old favorite of ours - Lindey's in Columbus, where the atmosphere was always welcoming, from the owner all the way down the line. A better grasp of those qualities, plus noise control, would make this place really top-notch.
(3)Rob S.
I would return here with the wife or a buddy and eat at the bar...we got tucked in the corner...cramped 6 top...food ...sirloin steak best steak for 20 around...coleslaw great...deviled eggs are almost as good as my father in laws....shrimp taco app good..no one complained about the food but our Kardashian wanna be waitress must of went tanning and got her teeth whitened between our salads and meal...and after our meal but before our dessert...they actually brought us two desserts to apologize for the wait but would of preferred she told us it was going to be a delay...chop house salad is great too....the wait staff comes off with an attitude and a bit of sarcasm...I pounded my first beer and second (I had to paint a closet and literally jumped out of the shower and into the car) so I was parched...she looked at me and said. 'Really..already..) and rolled her eyes....that's what the wife wants to hear...all and all reasonable price ...we ate like Romans for $300...that's for six of us...but service looked superior at the bar....and there was a lot of single women there eating in groups and at bar for those 30 and over trollers...I will go back...one more time thus year..
(3)Marty C.
Been there twice in the past two weeks! Decor and light ing and are welcoming and presents an classy atmosphere. Food is quite good and prices make this an excellent value. On the first visit, we each had a soup appetizer. Both the mushroom soup and lobster bisque were outstanding. I had the salmon which was terrific. My wife had an oversized burger, which was very good but not outstanding. The cold slaw was too "oniony" the first time but was much better the second time. Deserts were also terrific.Service was extremely attentive. I think the reception area, bus boys and kitchen were overwhelmed because the restaurant was packed the entire time we were there. Patrons walking in had to be turned away because they din not have reservations. Even every chair at the bar was used to serve dinner. On the second visit, we took our adult children. Couldn't get a reservation but was able to walk in and get a table. Once again, the soups were incredible and the waiter was extremely attentive, checking with our table many times!. One daughter had a salad, which was just a standard salad. My other daughter had the delicious salmon. I had the burger , again very good, and my wife had the daily fish special, which was special! Our table ordered the two deserts, both very good. This time the reception was calm and bus boys were properly staffed. We love Burntwood in Solon and this restaurant a bit better! Overall a terrific value!
(5)Mary S.
Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. While the food was very good the dining experience was ruined by having to wait 40 minutes for our checks and still 5 out of 7 were wrong but it was not worth waiting to have them corrected. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.
(2)Amanda K.
Im shocked that Cedar Creek doesn't have higher reviews! We have only had fabulous experiences here for both lunch and dinner. The French onion soup is divine! They sadly took the crab cakes off the menu, they were so tasty! They do steak perfectly. Portions are large, especially for lunch, so you won't go hungry!
(5)robert b.
Mediocrity continues here. The place was fairly crowded at lunch. Can so many people be wrong? Yes!
(2)Sue M.
Ate there twice now. First, it's awesome that it's not a chain! Hurrah!!! I like the vibe and the ambiance. I thought the food was good. If anything, it's missing some kind of sauces or something that makes me really want to order that dish again. Perhaps a little over priced. The server was fine. The food was delivered within reasonable time.
(4)Patrick W.
Summary: Food 4 stars, decor 4 stars, price 2 stars, service 3 stars. Decor: We sat on the covered outdoor veranda/patio which was very nice. Service: The service was knowledgable and friendly, but getting waters refilled was a bit of a struggle. Food: The bread was very good but they only gave 2 pieces for 2 people which isn't nearly enough. The crab cake entree was good and the shrimp entree was very good. The side of kale was awesome and I'd recommend it for a salad starter. Price: 20% too high. The crab cake entree was $24 for 2 crab cakes! Their prices are more appropriate in downtown Chicago than Beachwood.
(3)Doug J.
Nice place to eat brunch or lunch before shopping at the mall. Great atmosphere, nice staff, and the breakfast potatoes are or should be award winning. I would go back just for a wheel barrow loaded with those potatoes.
(4)Aiste S.
I have NO idea why this place got such subpar reviews. I went for dinner and ordered the prosciutto salad and special-- halibut over creamed corn, wild rice, and asparagus. I split both with my mother and let the waitress know that ahead of time. The cooks were amazing! They split both the salad and entrees for us with extremely generous portions. My only complaint was that the asparagus was a little overdone for my taste. I will absolutely come back. Fantastic service. Great portion size when splitting. Very generous all around. A definite must with a romantic environment.
(5)Jim C.
Great place in NE Ohio. Fantastic burgers, and the soups are superb, especially the tomato basil. Casual fare with an upscale twist. One of our go-to places. Servers are great too, professional and knowledgeable.
(4)Jenny F.
This place is ok. My husband and I went for our anniversary as it is more upscale but you don't have to dress fancy. The inside décor and setting is very nice. The candles were not lit on our table and about halfway through our stay, someone came by and lit them. The service was very, very slow and non-attentive. We had to ask for drink refills and our food took about 45 minutes to arrive. Our appetizer only came out 5 minutes before our meals. The food did taste pretty good, but I don't think we would go back again based on our first experience.
(3)Alex P.
I want to like this place more. Yes, it is true, there is a nice classic ambiance, a beautiful bar and a solid selection of drafts. But three elements about Cedar Creek prevent me from giving a higher rating: 1. Perhaps it's the Amish way to cook an Amish organic chicken over salted, but somehow I doubt it. My chicken was so salty, it was hardly bearable. 2. The chicken was not cooked through all the way, there was blood inside of it. 3. Our waitress forgot to bring us the beer, but tried to cover up for it by saying that the bar is running behind. It was a flat out lie as I could see her go to the bar, talk to the bartender and bring the beer 1 minute later. Come on, do you take me for an idiot?
(2)Samantha F.
Stopped here for "Happy Hour" with a girlfriend. We sat at the bar around shift change. The drinks were good. The Bartenders mildly attentive. I felt like I had to flag them down for another beverage / water; I find this frustrating when there are only 5 people at the bar and the restaurant is mostly empty. One bartender made my drink wrong and acted like I inconvenienced him to correct it after I sat with the wrong drink for 10 minutes. Note to bartenders: tonic is not soda water, and yes, it does taste different. I enjoyed a Steak salad. It was perfectly prepared and I had no complaints. I'm sure dining here would be wonderful as it is a white table-cloth "fine" dining establishment. Hopefully the servers are more attentive than the bartenders are.
(3)Roxanne O.
I walked into Cedar Creek Grille to check out their happy hour and instantly noticed that the average age of patrons was about 50. I'm no ageist, but...I thought the crowd might have been a little younger during happy hour. I'm giving Cedar Creek Grille 3 stars ONLY because they have Moscow Mules on their happy hour menu. And they serve them in copper mugs. Beyond that, I was pretty underwhelmed. The bar area was packed with lots of suit wearing gentleman and a couple older couples getting fresh. (avert thine eyes!) There were two frazzled looking bartenders who never seemed to be around when my party needed them. I had to flag them down to order another drink and they seemed to be bothered when I asked for water for the three of us. The happy hour and regular menus aren't very veg friendly, so I was a sad panda while my friends ate tacos. Had the bartenders asked me if I'd wanted another drink, I would have gotten one. Instead, I played with my silverware. Fun times. On the bright side, my drinks were good. I've had plenty of bad Moscow Mules, so that was a plus. But...I was turned off by the poor service and stuffy atmosphere. I won't be in any hurry to go back.
(3)Natalie S.
Just came in for a drink. Nothing special- seemed overpriced .
(3)Megan B.
Upscale yet not formal, place to have a "real meal" (vs. mediocre chain restaurant or fast food) near the mall. I highly recommend going on a Thursday (live music) in the summer for happy hour. Fantastic quality happy hour menu. Definitely a step up from the typical pub or bar food at a a different happy hour. Can't beat sitting on their patio on a beautiful day. The service is very professional and courteous. Nice brunch menu (the mini cinnamon pastries they serve with the bread basket are ADDICTIVE. I think they actually changed the recipe, but they are still are welcome on my table...especially when the are given to you without ordering them!) Great location. All the menus are little over-priced in general unless it is a special occasion. Not really for the hipster or trendy crowd. I would love to see a small plates or tapas menu even one night a week.
(4)Pat T.
The waitress was extremely inattentive to say the least.All of the food for a party came out intermittently . Some of us were done eating and others still hadn't gotten their food.And some of the food was wrong. I would never go there again. Even the place settings were not clean. I expected more . The only thing that was "more" was the bill! $25. For tacos and a soft drink!! bad experience. Pat T.
(1)Gordon B.
Our dining experience was overall good. The atmosphere was perfect....nice but not too stuffy. The service was good. Our waitress was very attentive. We were a bit disappointed about the limited menu options and felt the prices were a bit steep. However, everything we ordered was wonderful (chop chop salad, salmon, asparagus, and mashed potatoes) and worth the money. We will definitely return.
(4)Michelle M.
Went to Cedar Creek for Lunch. A bit on the pricy side for lunch. No specials for lunch. Nice atmosphere. I ordered the Cobb salad. It was a nice size but $15.00.
(3)Kimberly A.
I came here for a little birthday dinner with my boyfriend. We were both impressed with the ambiance of the place- the seating, lighting, and decorations were, for a lack of a better word, "cool". The food- very tasty. We had the veal meatball apps and both ordered the 8oz fillets. The really "blah" experience of the place, however, was the service. Our waiter neglected to give us any bread for the table, and I only noticed this after everyone else except my party did not have any. When I asked our waiter, he told us he would get us some, but it never came. It took more than 15 min after we were done with our app for our waiter finally took the dirty plates away from our table, and then a half our for our main courses to arrive. This was further aggravated by the fact that our waiter took away our silverware along with the dirty app dishes. After we got our main courses delivered to us by a runner, I was very surprised that our waiter didn't come to check on us to make sure everything that we ordered was to our liking, which it obviously was not since we were missing forks and knives! I had to stand up from the table and grab a runner who get us our new silverware. It was pretty frustrating considering our waiter was the one who told us to leave the dirty forks and knives on the app dishes because he'd get us new ones. Our waters were empty during the 40+ min of waiting for our main course, and our waiter failed to refill the bottle of water on the table. I was already so frustrated with his performance as a server, that we agreed it would be too much hassle to even ask for a basic service that you would expect to have at any food establishment. Another thing- I actually noticed that the runners were more enthusiastic and friendlier instead of the waiters. I wanted the smiling, accommodating runner to be my waiter instead of the one we had! I tried to find him after our meal so that I could tip him personally, but he was no where to be found. Management- if you ever read these reviews, please take note! Your food is great, it's the service that absolutely needs a *NECESSARY* overhaul. I will not be returning, or suggesting this restaurant to my friends.
(2)Debra V.
Nice atmosphere. Good service. Menu has lots variety. Had strip steak. Did not need a steak knife to cut it, but was a bit chewy. Others had salmon and Chilean sea bass. Was not bad, but have had better elsewhere. Salads and calamari were very good. Nice place to try with good company.
(3)Cary C.
Service is subpar for the price - server rarely checked on the table, gave us no sense of welcome/appreciation, slow in clearing table, one meal (only kid meal ordered) came out five minutes later than all other meals. We saw more people walking out the side door for a break than we saw working on a Sunday evening. Stuffed artichokes were dry and lacked any meat. Fish sandwich was very small, sauce on the pasta was over-powering, chicken was not warm. Frankly, not sure any of the ten people in my party thought the meal was anything worth the price. Menu was pretty unimaginative, would not go back.
(2)Ben S.
They have brunch 1100-1500 on Saturdays and Sundays. The brunch menu was underwhelming to say the least - it has 5 things on it, 3 of them being omelettes. I'd skip this place for brunch just because of the small menu. If you just want lunch food for brunch that's a different story. The full lunch menu is served at the same time the brunch menu is offered. I had the Faroe salmon which is served cedar plank style. It came with a generous helping of house-cut fries and coleslaw ($17). I ordered it well and it came out perfectly. My friend ordered the prime sirloin steak. It was served sliced. He ordered it well and it did not look burnt, but there was definitely no pink left. It was served with a pile of arugula and the same house cut french fries I had ($17.5). The restaurant decor is really awesome! I remember this place from when it was the French restaurant Orange. It looks so much better and it unrecognisable! The atmosphere now is a chic, boat house style decor. Nautical, but not over the top. A really classic, fresh atmosphere. Service was unobtrusive. The waiter kept the water glasses filled. Even though he left a bottle of water on the table he kept stopping by to fill our glasses for us. He wasn't super chatty, just efficient. I've had more memorable services, but I must admit memorable is not always better. No technical complaints here.
(4)David S.
Very good meal for our group of four! Trout is always awesome! Burger was very good! Great setting at the dinning by the bar outside.
(4)Pat P.
I went here for dinner on a Friday night with some friends. Very nice looking inside, it definitely had a better appearance than I expected in a strip center near the mall. The food was good, beer and wine choices were decent. Probably a bit pricier than I liked for the portion sizes. (At least for the location. I would expect this more from a downtown restaurant) I was also surprised at the limitations on substitutions for side dishes. The service was ok, but our server seemed a little awkward, we thought maybe he was new. I thought it was overall a nice place, though I don't think it would be in my "go to" list of restaurants. It's probably worth the drive downtown to get a little better for the same money.
(3)Sarunas I.
Food is spectacular every time I attend. The service is great and I can tell management runs a tight shift from top to bottom. I love the ambiance and the waiters make me feel so important. Haven't been in a month, but from what I remember the tables are always set beautifully as well.
(5)Kimberley P.
I drove over 30 minutes to try out this establishment and I was more than disappointed. Limited menu options for brunch. The food was ok. With a large party of 15, the kitchen could not support the timing so we got our food intermittently and the plates were hot from sitting in the window. The waitress overlooked me when ordering drinks and only after food was served did i get something other than table water. While she acknowledged my fish allergy, she didn't realize that she served me food with crab in it. Her response when I brought it to her attention was: I told them you had an allergy. An apology is appreciated however if I hadn't looked, it could have killed me. For the money, the poor service, and lack of consideration for food sensitivity - it's not worth it.
(2)Joel E.
Finally got a chance to try this relatively new fine dining establishment at the corner of Cedar and Richmond roads. It sits where Melange used to be, but boy... Cedar Creek owners seems to have spared no expenses in decking this place out. They've extended the space for ample dining areas, which are beautifully designed and decorated - elegant, but simple; not over the top. On to the food... got a bowl of lobster bisque with my 14 oz. sirloin steak with a side of corn slaw salad. Steak was perfectly medium... oh so tender and juicy! I cleared my plate, salad, too. While I can't say I'm an expert on lobster bisque, I enjoyed theirs. Went with kids; tips for parents - they don't have a printed kids menu but they can make just about whatever your kids may want on the fly... mac & cheese, chicken fingers, bowl of pasta, burger, etc. I was impressed! On to the desert... we got to try the chocolate pot de creme and the pomegranate and black raspberry sorbet. I'm not huge on chocolate, but the pot de creme had perfect texture. Surprisingly, and by accident, combining the sorbet with the pot de creme made an awesome complimentary pair! The sorbet is probably the best I've had. Service by Caitlyn (sp?) was awesome. She was personable, attentive and helpful. Lastly, while our entire experience went off without a hitch, I just left one star out because I wish this place is a little more affordable. Great place, great food, great service... an establishment that I'd love to frequent, but most without a ton of disposable income would probably have to plan for.
(4)Lauren T.
I was unsure to try this place with three stars, but I am so glad I did! The service is friendly and the atmosphere is nice. My family and I came in here for lunch and we enjoyed the food. The Cobb Salad was great, the French Onion Soup was good. I give off a review because I believe that the price is a little exaggerated for the area and what you get. With a little bit more affordability, this place hits all the stars!
(4)Caitlin C.
Good brunch, although the menu is pretty small. Even on a hot day, though, the covered patio is very pleasant. It looks as if it would have a decent after work bar situation as well.
(4)Dawn M.
We went to Cedar Creek Grille tonight for my mother's birthday. The service was wonderful and the food (steak & frites, ribs, and shrimp & angel hair pasta) was delicious. But what really stood out was our server, Star, who went above and beyond. We had not mentioned that we were there for Mom's birthday, but when she saw the presents on the table (after we had already paid), she quickly disappeared to reappear just a short time later with a wonderful ice cream sundae with a birthday candle on top. We will definitely be back!
(4)Samantha S.
My Boss and I were driving around the area looking for somewhere to have dinner. It was a Monday evening, and as we drove past this place, we felt it looked pretty nice and inviting. At first when we walked in and looked around we thought it may be a bit pricey... it was very nice, white tablecloths, wine glasses already on the table... but turns out the prices were not too bad at all. We sat at the bar and since I was starving I ordered the steak tacos. They were nice an filled and super great. The bartender was great, said his favorite dish was the burger, which I ordered, and my boss ordered a salmon( i think or some type of fish) sandwich. Both of us really liked our meal. All that food, about 4 or 5 beers for him and about 3 or 4 Rum and cokes for me, and our meal was around $75. I would definitely come back here next time I am in town.
(4)Mark M.
Nice change from what was there. Good food. Pricey interior is freshly renovated and nicely done.
(4)Anthony T.
I really enjoyed this restaurant. The decour was very nice and warm , including the bathroom.I got the Amish chicken with the smoked Mac & Cheese on the side. My girlfriend got the steak and frites. The chicken was smokey herbie deliciousness and the Mac and cheese was smokie,cheesy & crispy. The was steak juicy and flavorful but the frites(fries) good but nothing special. We ended our meal with the crème brulé it was good but it came with a strawberry that was just sitting on top of it. The problem that is our knives had be taken already & I think a fanned out strawberry would have been more pleasing to the eyes and easier to eat. Overall I really liked the food. My only complaint would be the lack of variety with the appetizers. Nothing jumped out at me like I have to have this before my meal. The service was pretty good. The staff was friendly without feeling like they were faking it. I would advise anyone looking to go to Cedar Creek Grill not to wait.
(4)Tyler M.
I been to this restaurant 3-4 times already because someone I know wanted to try it out because its kind of new. And I always give restaurants a second chance. This place is ok. There is nothing exciting about it. Its just like another american/french/Italian type restaurant. The food is good but it didn't make a party in your mouth.
(3)Lauren R.
The deviled eggs we ordered were WAAAAAY too salty. I ended up smearing the filling on my bread, which tasted pretty good but shouldn't have been necessary. I will say that my walleye was perfectly cooked and very tasty, but the risotto it was served over was a gloppy mess. Overall, for the price we paid for dinner I would expect much better. Our waiter was very pleasant but the staff had a habit of congregating around the bar and loudly discussing their personal lives - one waitress in particular's voice I was pretty sick of by the time the check came. In some restaurants I wouldn't have cared but it always annoys me in more up-scale places.
(2)Katie M.
So let's just start by saying I have been going to Cedar Creek literally since the doors opened years ago!! When it first opened they had great food, service and wonderful drinks! As time went on they expanded the patio and made it an even more appealing place to be!! Besides one time I have ALWAYS ordered the steak salad.. It is phenomenal! Well within the last year I went with 2 friends and we all ordered steak salads. It took close to an hour for these salads to come out.. The server NEVER checked on us.. And he never brought out a steak knife.. Wouldn't be a problem if the steak would've been tender but it was so chewy and hard I couldn't even break it with my teeth. The server never came back until we were done for at least 15 minutes. So naturally I left and figured I would email... I emailed and they simply said "I'm sorry to hear, hope you try us again." Really!!?? No offer for a complimentary meal? An app? Or how about 5 bucks off? I mean COME ON! You just lost customers of over 4 years. So we decided to go ONE more time.. Even worse service than the last and they took the steak salad OFF the menu!!! Everyone that has been there loves that salad.. So now we were stuck getting things we didn't want (they have a very limited menu) and of course we were disappointed! definitely never ever going back!!!!
(1)Ashley J.
This was the second time we have been to this restaurant, and more than likely our last. Both times our food has been very good and came out exactly as ordered. However, our first experience had EXTREEMLY poor service, and our second experience was not far behind. We were invited for the birthday event by some friends and meet up early for happy hour before dinner. The bartender seemed very behind and distracted. He did not even have a wine key to open the bottle of wine we ordered and had to go find one. Our food was good, not steaming hot, and came out in a reasonable amount of time. Then we moved to the dining room with our friends. We all ordered some apps, which were great, but took a lit longer than necessary....about 30 min. I got a salad, and would have liked more dressing but never saw our server again to ask for any until the salad was finished. After being at our table for about 1:20 we asked about how much longer our food would be, our server responded that we were the second ticket back and walked away... so we waited. Food finally came!! It was good, and cooked as requested, but now we have been there for almost 2 hours! So we were finally ready for our checks, and per the birthday special all bottles of wine were half off. We received our checks and no one's bottle was not half off. Upon finding our server again and pointing this out he said that since our party needed to break up the check, he could not keep the discount on the bottle of wine and that all people got a little off their bill. We paid our check, which already had a gratuity added for our party of six and left. We will not be back again.
(1)Gabby C.
Service is terrible. Bartenders are rude and clearly upset that they are working. The one female bartender actually rolled her eyes at me for ordering a second Fat Tire, as well as when I asked for my check. Unsure as to why such miserable human beings are hired to interact with patrons. The food runners were super nice and helpful - they should be tending the bar and waiting tables! Moving on, the food was mediocre. Would not recommend to my family or friends. Overall, a very bad experience here. Such a shame for a newly opened establishment.
(1)Eddy W.
We were a part of five that went to dinner on a Saturday evening. As we walked up to the hostess table and told them the number in our party, we were told that they didn't have tables that would fit 5 and that we could sit at the communal table or the chef's table. When we inquired how long the wait would be, there was much discussion and finally one (of the three) hosts said "yeah, let's do that then, why not?" and brought us back to a fairly empty terrace. Kind of an ominous start to the evening. We were seated in one of the south tables where the sun coming in made things uncomfortable. The table behind us asked the wait staff if they could do something about it - but nothing was done. Finally we took it upon ourselves to close the curtains so that we could dine in comfort. Our waiter came by an thus began an evening of poor service/poor attention to detail: 1) He could not properly pronounce the special of the evening. 2) When asked about Scotches he said he didn't know what was available because "they kept adding new ones and taking away old ones" 3) When bread was brought out, the tray contained 4 slices for 5 people. Poor attention to detail. 4) A majority of members in our party ordered steak and not a steak knife was brought to the table. We finally got fed up with cutting our steaks with butter knives and had to request steak knives. 5) All of the steak-eaters ordered entrees that were supposed to come with bernaise sauce. We didn't see any and when we inquired, we were told that it was mixed in with the crab meat. When we asked for some extra, we were told it would be a $3 upcharge for each one we wanted. Really? Nickle-and-diming us after we purchased drinks, appetizers and entrees? 6) Mixed up steak order. One person ordered a medium-rare steak and another ordered the same entree but in medium. Those were mixed up. (The same entrees were ordered with different sides. They got the sides right, just the steaks wrong). 7) The wait staff started clearing away side-dishes without asking us if we were done (there was still food on the plate) and we had to interrupt them to inform them we were still working on them. 8) Empty water caraffe's that were not replaced and required us to constantly ask for more water. The food itself was decent but nothing memorable or worth writing home about. For the price of the items on the menu, I expect good service and attention to detail. Unfortunately, both were majorly lacking during our dining experience.
(1)Pam C.
After much hype,finally went Cedar Creek Grille. It is a lively restaurant at LaPlace near Beachwood Mall. It was a Monday evening,very crowded ,very noisy ,tables very close together . Service was subpar and rushed . Our table had a chopped salad(not impressed),filet(small) and some kind of breaded chicken cutlet(dry and tasteless ) Others have said that they had a good meal there for lunch ...maybe I'll try again. Would not go for dinner ....you cannot have a conversation !!
(2)D S.
My husband and I went here for a Father's Day brunch. Pros: The decor was lovely. And the waiter was attentive.... Negatives: Pricey. We paid over $70 for 2 people for brunch. (1 app, soup and 2 entrees, no alcohol). Food was bland, not original or impressive. Very Boring. Small portions for the price. And worst of all - my husband got food poisoning right after eating there!!!!
(1)Jeffrey G.
We stopped in on a Wednesday at 6:30 PM on our way home from work for what we thought would be a well executed experience based on previous visits and were very disappointed. It had been about 6 months since our last visit, and while I still love the atmosphere, the service left a very bad impression. We ordered two salads the Steak Frites and the wood frilled Trout. The restaurant was half full and it took nearly an hour to get our food. When it did arrive, it was obvious the steak had been cooked first, and had sat. The fries were cool and soggy, and the steak, while perfectly cooked, was room temperature. We were watching both on duty managers hovering around the kitchen and serving the meals as they came out. The manager did comp our drinks, but it seemed like he was having to do that for everyone. I am not sure I will return, and after reading the other reviews it is obvious there is a problem with the team running Cedar Creek that needs to be fixed ASAP if this place is to turn around the poor experiences and survive. I hope the do figure it out, because I would return if they can fix the issues, but if will definitely check reviews before I return.
(2)Mark H.
Definitely one of the areas more premier restaurants. Tasteful decor, quiet environment. Menu lacks some variety for a budget brunch or dinner. A bit pricey but the food is worth the money. Ribeye, medium rare is my recommendation. Grilled to perfection. Rivals Hyde Park. Start with the Tomato Bisque soup. It's wonderful. Courteous staff. Service was as expected. Could use a few more local craft beer offerings. Overall pleasant experience. We'll be back.
(4)Jeanne S.
My teenage son and I decided to have dinner out and his choice was this restaurant. We had previously dined here and I said I'd never go back as it was overpriced, poor service, and the food was terrible. This visit, however, was nothing short of outstanding. Chris, our waiter, was articulate, very knowledgable about the menu, and seemed to perfectly time his checkins with us. My son had the veal meatballs to start. They were gone in 1 minute and he loved them. I had a Caesar salad. Very safe option, tasty, but I wish it had had croutons instead of salty bread wafers. For dinner my son had the rainbow trout and I had the petite filet dinner with Bernaise. Son loved the trout, very flavorful. My filet was mid-well instead of medium, but the flavor was there so I didn't haggle about that. Overall a great dining experience. If I had to make a recommendation to the restaurant, try to seat people further from the live music. The artist was great and we enjoyed listening to him, but I don't enjoy shouting to have a conversation with the person I'm dining with. Have the tables much further away from the music or just don't seat people in those nearest the action.
(5)Adam M.
We were completely disappointed by our dining experience. The dinner started off with the best part, the bread. It devolved into a terrible mistake from there. The calamari tasted like fried breading with very little flavor unless you covered it in sauce. My mahi mahi was overcooked and somewhat bland. The Cole slaw was some of the worst I've had. You won't believe it but it was the blandest of all. My wife's crab cakes were tiny compared to other restaurants we've been too. The fries were also a disappointment. Some were over cooked and yet others were undercooked. To top it off our server was mostly absent as we sat with empty glasses for nearly ten minutes at one point.
(1)Robert B.
A return visit was enjoyable. The food was good and our server, Amber, was terrific. My group was satisfied, but our lunch, including a liberal tip, was $25! For that price, the food should have been outstanding, which it was not. Management seems to be lacking. With the pedigree of the owners, it should be excellent.
(3)Lauren S.
I was a little concerned about coming here after looking at the reviews, but the staff was prompt and beyond friendly. The food was fantastic and worth the price, in my opinion. Every member of our party very much enjoyed their food and the experience overall.
(5)Pogo C.
came here three times. The first and 2nd time the food was great! went there the 3rd time yesterday and my artichoke heart was burned; and I ordered my usualy pork chop, it was burned and very dry. the manager addressed the issue in a timely manner and they redid the pork chops, the new ones were made just like the 1st and 2nd time. I think their customer service is great; however, there is room for improvement for food consistency. (uploaded my burned food pictures)
(3)Eileen C.
Although the food was very nice, the hostess gave us a difficult time with bringing in a blind gentleman with a service dog. She not only berated us with "is that REALLY a service dog" but would not put us in the main dining room but designated the five of us to an inconspicuous spot away from everyone. This restaurant should read the A.D.A. rules very carefully as they are prone to a big fine in the future. Our bill was over $200 so we were good customers but the inquisition really ruined what was to be a very nice gettogether for us. I would not recommend this restaurant to others under the circumstances.
(3)Jackie P.
Loved the atmosphere, and unlike many reviewers here, we had a great server. He was very friendly and personable -- we had zero problems. Great meal! I had the French onion soup which was awesome, and a loaded baked potato. My husband had the grilled vegetable plate, which he said was tasty and I will add, the presentation was great. In-laws both enjoyed their meals fully (sirloin steak and the sea bass special). We split the ENORMOUS hot fudge sundae for dessert. Totally pleasant place to eat and interesting views of the open kitchen.
(5)Mark K.
We had an absolutely fabulous meal last night at the Cedar Creek grille. The sea bass, sirloin and walleye special were all outstanding! The horseradish mashed potatoes we're melt in your mouth good! Great wines and a wonderful homemade ice cream sundae to top it all off! Cedar Creek is a wonderful addition to the Cleveland dining scene- bravo!
(5)Maura S.
UPDATE: I received a really nice message from the manager telling me that they were working out the kinks that come with being brand new and to come visit them again. I finally was over in that area and tried again. What a difference! The staff was a well-oiled machine and I didn't feel like I was crushed in a booth with other tables inches away. The service was great and the food was great. That chopped salad is the cat's meow. I tried the fish tacos this time and my minor suggestion is that it's too much tortilla, not enough filling. But the fish tasted great. Will definitely add this to my east side go-to restaurants.
(4)Kyle C.
Went here for a birthday dinner, great classic food, nice atmosphere and the price was kinda high but overall I enjoyed it nonetheless ...
(4)Cheryl G.
We were very excited when we heard from some friends that Cedar Creek was opening up just down the street from our house. This space at La Place has been filled with mediocre restaurants for the longest time (Melange, anyone?), and this sounded like a restaurant that would be good for the area. We drove past one day and saw that the restaurant appeared to be open for business. So, we decided to see if this place was what we had imagined it would be, and tried to go there that evening for dinner. Once we walked in the door that evening, we were very arrogantly greeted by a manager. The restaurant was packed, so I asked how long of a wait there would be for three people (my husband, my son, and myself). He then asked if we had an invitation. I told him I didn't know what he was talking about, and that the restaurant appeared to be open to the public from the outside. He said that the restaurant was open that evening to "friends and family" only. Please note... there was no signage stating they were closed to the public on the doors or windows outside of the restaurant, and when we had called earlier in the day (twice, I might add) to see what the attire was and if they accepted reservations, there was no mention of that evening being "invitation only". The manager was extremely short with us and did not even bother to tell us when the restaurant would be open to the public. More than a little disappointed, we left. Not exactly a great first impression. A few nights later, we tried again. The decor of the restaurant is gorgeous. Very classy, indeed. However, seating arrangement and the layout of the booths is a bit awkward. Our server was very good, but the quality of the food was lacking. My husband ordered the steak tacos and didn't even bother to finish them, as he said they had no taste to them. My son ordered a burger with fries and found it to just be average. I ordered a salad, which was pretty good. My husband and son both ordered the french onion soup, which they enjoyed. We had mentioned to a different manager on our second visit the negative experience we had had the first time. He apologized for the incident and graciously paid for our dinner, which we appreciated. While the service provided by the wait staff was very good, some of the management staff need an ego-check. Complimentary valet parking is available. Overall, we won't be returning anytime soon. There are so many better options in this area that you can't even justify coming here... simple as that.
(2)Vrere B.
Was here aout 3 weeks ago on a Friday night. Love the drink choices; the specialty drinks come in old fashioned jars. I enjoyed the Caesar Salad and Lobster Bisque. I like the atmosphere; great place to visit after work with friends. I'm sure once it warms up, people will sit in the outer area. The place is very cleaned up; it used to be Melange and I didn't enjoy going in there because it was so cramped for no reason.
(4)Kara K.
i wish i could give this restaurant no stars. The food is absolutely vile. I had the grill salad which was iceberg lettuce, bottled ranch dressing and some weird tomato dressing. Then, i had french onion soup. It tasted like canned soup - well actually worse than that. It was cold and gross. Then, I ordered the smoked salmon appetizer. It looked and tasted like canned salmon. It was so fishy and smelly - i question if it was even salmon.. I felt sick from the smell of it and I still have aftertaste in my mouth from just only one bite. My stomach hurts. Oh and the bread the sent to the table was stale. They did let me send back the salmon - thank goodness. The service was okay - just mediocre. I really don't mind expensive restaurants when the food is great. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this place.
(1)D S.
My husband and I went here for a Father's Day brunch. Pros: The decor was lovely. And the waiter was attentive.... Negatives: Pricey. We paid over $70 for 2 people for brunch. (1 app, soup and 2 entrees, no alcohol). Food was bland, not original or impressive. Very Boring. Small portions for the price. And worst of all - my husband got food poisoning right after eating there!!!!
(1)Kimberly A.
I came here for a little birthday dinner with my boyfriend. We were both impressed with the ambiance of the place- the seating, lighting, and decorations were, for a lack of a better word, "cool". The food- very tasty. We had the veal meatball apps and both ordered the 8oz fillets. The really "blah" experience of the place, however, was the service. Our waiter neglected to give us any bread for the table, and I only noticed this after everyone else except my party did not have any. When I asked our waiter, he told us he would get us some, but it never came. It took more than 15 min after we were done with our app for our waiter finally took the dirty plates away from our table, and then a half our for our main courses to arrive. This was further aggravated by the fact that our waiter took away our silverware along with the dirty app dishes. After we got our main courses delivered to us by a runner, I was very surprised that our waiter didn't come to check on us to make sure everything that we ordered was to our liking, which it obviously was not since we were missing forks and knives! I had to stand up from the table and grab a runner who get us our new silverware. It was pretty frustrating considering our waiter was the one who told us to leave the dirty forks and knives on the app dishes because he'd get us new ones. Our waters were empty during the 40+ min of waiting for our main course, and our waiter failed to refill the bottle of water on the table. I was already so frustrated with his performance as a server, that we agreed it would be too much hassle to even ask for a basic service that you would expect to have at any food establishment. Another thing- I actually noticed that the runners were more enthusiastic and friendlier instead of the waiters. I wanted the smiling, accommodating runner to be my waiter instead of the one we had! I tried to find him after our meal so that I could tip him personally, but he was no where to be found. Management- if you ever read these reviews, please take note! Your food is great, it's the service that absolutely needs a *NECESSARY* overhaul. I will not be returning, or suggesting this restaurant to my friends.
(2)Debra V.
Nice atmosphere. Good service. Menu has lots variety. Had strip steak. Did not need a steak knife to cut it, but was a bit chewy. Others had salmon and Chilean sea bass. Was not bad, but have had better elsewhere. Salads and calamari were very good. Nice place to try with good company.
(3)Gabby C.
Service is terrible. Bartenders are rude and clearly upset that they are working. The one female bartender actually rolled her eyes at me for ordering a second Fat Tire, as well as when I asked for my check. Unsure as to why such miserable human beings are hired to interact with patrons. The food runners were super nice and helpful - they should be tending the bar and waiting tables! Moving on, the food was mediocre. Would not recommend to my family or friends. Overall, a very bad experience here. Such a shame for a newly opened establishment.
(1)Jeffrey G.
We stopped in on a Wednesday at 6:30 PM on our way home from work for what we thought would be a well executed experience based on previous visits and were very disappointed. It had been about 6 months since our last visit, and while I still love the atmosphere, the service left a very bad impression. We ordered two salads the Steak Frites and the wood frilled Trout. The restaurant was half full and it took nearly an hour to get our food. When it did arrive, it was obvious the steak had been cooked first, and had sat. The fries were cool and soggy, and the steak, while perfectly cooked, was room temperature. We were watching both on duty managers hovering around the kitchen and serving the meals as they came out. The manager did comp our drinks, but it seemed like he was having to do that for everyone. I am not sure I will return, and after reading the other reviews it is obvious there is a problem with the team running Cedar Creek that needs to be fixed ASAP if this place is to turn around the poor experiences and survive. I hope the do figure it out, because I would return if they can fix the issues, but if will definitely check reviews before I return.
(2)Mark H.
Definitely one of the areas more premier restaurants. Tasteful decor, quiet environment. Menu lacks some variety for a budget brunch or dinner. A bit pricey but the food is worth the money. Ribeye, medium rare is my recommendation. Grilled to perfection. Rivals Hyde Park. Start with the Tomato Bisque soup. It's wonderful. Courteous staff. Service was as expected. Could use a few more local craft beer offerings. Overall pleasant experience. We'll be back.
(4)Jeanne S.
My teenage son and I decided to have dinner out and his choice was this restaurant. We had previously dined here and I said I'd never go back as it was overpriced, poor service, and the food was terrible. This visit, however, was nothing short of outstanding. Chris, our waiter, was articulate, very knowledgable about the menu, and seemed to perfectly time his checkins with us. My son had the veal meatballs to start. They were gone in 1 minute and he loved them. I had a Caesar salad. Very safe option, tasty, but I wish it had had croutons instead of salty bread wafers. For dinner my son had the rainbow trout and I had the petite filet dinner with Bernaise. Son loved the trout, very flavorful. My filet was mid-well instead of medium, but the flavor was there so I didn't haggle about that. Overall a great dining experience. If I had to make a recommendation to the restaurant, try to seat people further from the live music. The artist was great and we enjoyed listening to him, but I don't enjoy shouting to have a conversation with the person I'm dining with. Have the tables much further away from the music or just don't seat people in those nearest the action.
(5)Adam M.
We were completely disappointed by our dining experience. The dinner started off with the best part, the bread. It devolved into a terrible mistake from there. The calamari tasted like fried breading with very little flavor unless you covered it in sauce. My mahi mahi was overcooked and somewhat bland. The Cole slaw was some of the worst I've had. You won't believe it but it was the blandest of all. My wife's crab cakes were tiny compared to other restaurants we've been too. The fries were also a disappointment. Some were over cooked and yet others were undercooked. To top it off our server was mostly absent as we sat with empty glasses for nearly ten minutes at one point.
(1)Samantha S.
My Boss and I were driving around the area looking for somewhere to have dinner. It was a Monday evening, and as we drove past this place, we felt it looked pretty nice and inviting. At first when we walked in and looked around we thought it may be a bit pricey... it was very nice, white tablecloths, wine glasses already on the table... but turns out the prices were not too bad at all. We sat at the bar and since I was starving I ordered the steak tacos. They were nice an filled and super great. The bartender was great, said his favorite dish was the burger, which I ordered, and my boss ordered a salmon( i think or some type of fish) sandwich. Both of us really liked our meal. All that food, about 4 or 5 beers for him and about 3 or 4 Rum and cokes for me, and our meal was around $75. I would definitely come back here next time I am in town.
(4)Mark M.
Nice change from what was there. Good food. Pricey interior is freshly renovated and nicely done.
(4)Anthony T.
I really enjoyed this restaurant. The decour was very nice and warm , including the bathroom.I got the Amish chicken with the smoked Mac & Cheese on the side. My girlfriend got the steak and frites. The chicken was smokey herbie deliciousness and the Mac and cheese was smokie,cheesy & crispy. The was steak juicy and flavorful but the frites(fries) good but nothing special. We ended our meal with the crème brulé it was good but it came with a strawberry that was just sitting on top of it. The problem that is our knives had be taken already & I think a fanned out strawberry would have been more pleasing to the eyes and easier to eat. Overall I really liked the food. My only complaint would be the lack of variety with the appetizers. Nothing jumped out at me like I have to have this before my meal. The service was pretty good. The staff was friendly without feeling like they were faking it. I would advise anyone looking to go to Cedar Creek Grill not to wait.
(4)Tyler M.
I been to this restaurant 3-4 times already because someone I know wanted to try it out because its kind of new. And I always give restaurants a second chance. This place is ok. There is nothing exciting about it. Its just like another american/french/Italian type restaurant. The food is good but it didn't make a party in your mouth.
(3)Cary C.
Service is subpar for the price - server rarely checked on the table, gave us no sense of welcome/appreciation, slow in clearing table, one meal (only kid meal ordered) came out five minutes later than all other meals. We saw more people walking out the side door for a break than we saw working on a Sunday evening. Stuffed artichokes were dry and lacked any meat. Fish sandwich was very small, sauce on the pasta was over-powering, chicken was not warm. Frankly, not sure any of the ten people in my party thought the meal was anything worth the price. Menu was pretty unimaginative, would not go back.
(2)Katie M.
So let's just start by saying I have been going to Cedar Creek literally since the doors opened years ago!! When it first opened they had great food, service and wonderful drinks! As time went on they expanded the patio and made it an even more appealing place to be!! Besides one time I have ALWAYS ordered the steak salad.. It is phenomenal! Well within the last year I went with 2 friends and we all ordered steak salads. It took close to an hour for these salads to come out.. The server NEVER checked on us.. And he never brought out a steak knife.. Wouldn't be a problem if the steak would've been tender but it was so chewy and hard I couldn't even break it with my teeth. The server never came back until we were done for at least 15 minutes. So naturally I left and figured I would email... I emailed and they simply said "I'm sorry to hear, hope you try us again." Really!!?? No offer for a complimentary meal? An app? Or how about 5 bucks off? I mean COME ON! You just lost customers of over 4 years. So we decided to go ONE more time.. Even worse service than the last and they took the steak salad OFF the menu!!! Everyone that has been there loves that salad.. So now we were stuck getting things we didn't want (they have a very limited menu) and of course we were disappointed! definitely never ever going back!!!!
(1)Mark K.
We had an absolutely fabulous meal last night at the Cedar Creek grille. The sea bass, sirloin and walleye special were all outstanding! The horseradish mashed potatoes we're melt in your mouth good! Great wines and a wonderful homemade ice cream sundae to top it all off! Cedar Creek is a wonderful addition to the Cleveland dining scene- bravo!
(5)Ashley J.
This was the second time we have been to this restaurant, and more than likely our last. Both times our food has been very good and came out exactly as ordered. However, our first experience had EXTREEMLY poor service, and our second experience was not far behind. We were invited for the birthday event by some friends and meet up early for happy hour before dinner. The bartender seemed very behind and distracted. He did not even have a wine key to open the bottle of wine we ordered and had to go find one. Our food was good, not steaming hot, and came out in a reasonable amount of time. Then we moved to the dining room with our friends. We all ordered some apps, which were great, but took a lit longer than necessary....about 30 min. I got a salad, and would have liked more dressing but never saw our server again to ask for any until the salad was finished. After being at our table for about 1:20 we asked about how much longer our food would be, our server responded that we were the second ticket back and walked away... so we waited. Food finally came!! It was good, and cooked as requested, but now we have been there for almost 2 hours! So we were finally ready for our checks, and per the birthday special all bottles of wine were half off. We received our checks and no one's bottle was not half off. Upon finding our server again and pointing this out he said that since our party needed to break up the check, he could not keep the discount on the bottle of wine and that all people got a little off their bill. We paid our check, which already had a gratuity added for our party of six and left. We will not be back again.
(1)Eddy W.
We were a part of five that went to dinner on a Saturday evening. As we walked up to the hostess table and told them the number in our party, we were told that they didn't have tables that would fit 5 and that we could sit at the communal table or the chef's table. When we inquired how long the wait would be, there was much discussion and finally one (of the three) hosts said "yeah, let's do that then, why not?" and brought us back to a fairly empty terrace. Kind of an ominous start to the evening. We were seated in one of the south tables where the sun coming in made things uncomfortable. The table behind us asked the wait staff if they could do something about it - but nothing was done. Finally we took it upon ourselves to close the curtains so that we could dine in comfort. Our waiter came by an thus began an evening of poor service/poor attention to detail: 1) He could not properly pronounce the special of the evening. 2) When asked about Scotches he said he didn't know what was available because "they kept adding new ones and taking away old ones" 3) When bread was brought out, the tray contained 4 slices for 5 people. Poor attention to detail. 4) A majority of members in our party ordered steak and not a steak knife was brought to the table. We finally got fed up with cutting our steaks with butter knives and had to request steak knives. 5) All of the steak-eaters ordered entrees that were supposed to come with bernaise sauce. We didn't see any and when we inquired, we were told that it was mixed in with the crab meat. When we asked for some extra, we were told it would be a $3 upcharge for each one we wanted. Really? Nickle-and-diming us after we purchased drinks, appetizers and entrees? 6) Mixed up steak order. One person ordered a medium-rare steak and another ordered the same entree but in medium. Those were mixed up. (The same entrees were ordered with different sides. They got the sides right, just the steaks wrong). 7) The wait staff started clearing away side-dishes without asking us if we were done (there was still food on the plate) and we had to interrupt them to inform them we were still working on them. 8) Empty water caraffe's that were not replaced and required us to constantly ask for more water. The food itself was decent but nothing memorable or worth writing home about. For the price of the items on the menu, I expect good service and attention to detail. Unfortunately, both were majorly lacking during our dining experience.
(1)Pam C.
After much hype,finally went Cedar Creek Grille. It is a lively restaurant at LaPlace near Beachwood Mall. It was a Monday evening,very crowded ,very noisy ,tables very close together . Service was subpar and rushed . Our table had a chopped salad(not impressed),filet(small) and some kind of breaded chicken cutlet(dry and tasteless ) Others have said that they had a good meal there for lunch ...maybe I'll try again. Would not go for dinner ....you cannot have a conversation !!
(2)Lauren R.
The deviled eggs we ordered were WAAAAAY too salty. I ended up smearing the filling on my bread, which tasted pretty good but shouldn't have been necessary. I will say that my walleye was perfectly cooked and very tasty, but the risotto it was served over was a gloppy mess. Overall, for the price we paid for dinner I would expect much better. Our waiter was very pleasant but the staff had a habit of congregating around the bar and loudly discussing their personal lives - one waitress in particular's voice I was pretty sick of by the time the check came. In some restaurants I wouldn't have cared but it always annoys me in more up-scale places.
(2)Pat P.
I went here for dinner on a Friday night with some friends. Very nice looking inside, it definitely had a better appearance than I expected in a strip center near the mall. The food was good, beer and wine choices were decent. Probably a bit pricier than I liked for the portion sizes. (At least for the location. I would expect this more from a downtown restaurant) I was also surprised at the limitations on substitutions for side dishes. The service was ok, but our server seemed a little awkward, we thought maybe he was new. I thought it was overall a nice place, though I don't think it would be in my "go to" list of restaurants. It's probably worth the drive downtown to get a little better for the same money.
(3)Pogo C.
came here three times. The first and 2nd time the food was great! went there the 3rd time yesterday and my artichoke heart was burned; and I ordered my usualy pork chop, it was burned and very dry. the manager addressed the issue in a timely manner and they redid the pork chops, the new ones were made just like the 1st and 2nd time. I think their customer service is great; however, there is room for improvement for food consistency. (uploaded my burned food pictures)
(3)Robert B.
A return visit was enjoyable. The food was good and our server, Amber, was terrific. My group was satisfied, but our lunch, including a liberal tip, was $25! For that price, the food should have been outstanding, which it was not. Management seems to be lacking. With the pedigree of the owners, it should be excellent.
(3)Lauren S.
I was a little concerned about coming here after looking at the reviews, but the staff was prompt and beyond friendly. The food was fantastic and worth the price, in my opinion. Every member of our party very much enjoyed their food and the experience overall.
(5)Kelly F.
Sequins & Fur Coats. Ties & Sports Coats. 30-45 minute wait. Surrounded by 70 - 80 year olds. On a Wednesday night. Wait. . .what?! I had little to no expectations for this very new restaurant. You'd think this would make me easy to please, no? Well, no. All I wanted to do is meet a couple of my friends for a drink and a small bite to eat. I arrived early and grabbed an unsuspecting "first come / first serve" tall top in the bar area. It was so busy, that although my friends were 15 minutes late, I barely received any service. The server was nice enough, but was unattainable and elusive. My friends and I felt like we could never quite get enough. Anything. My friends and I love a quality martini and some great wine - however, with the minimal service, we ordered only a drink each. The menu is unimaginative and very limited. I ordered the shrimp tacos, which were just fine - nothing special. My friends, disenchanted, each ordered salads. The decor reminded me of Bravo or Brio. . .oh wait! It's the same ownership, now that makes sense. BORING. Unfortunately, Cedar Creek Grille does not give me any reason to come back.
(2)E D.
It was Saturday night when I decide to have a dinner at this restaurant I did the reservation and we arrive some time behind but even though they greet us nicely and they seated us in good position as the table was near to the bar .we enjoy the life band music. The service was excellent and proficiently with all aspect I like the menu easy there is no too many food item so you can pick your choice easily really I love this kind of menus but they do not have a kids menus do my kids did not like that We had grilled artichk as appetizer it was so nice then the chicken taco it serve as kids food they love it The soup is tasty and perfect it really remind me the original French onion The salad with crispy onion ring on top and the dressing on it was good The entree even it is not a fish restaurant but it was perfect salmon cooked with generous piece that I eat it all. I was really full and resist the water offer of the dessert or even a cup of coffee It was my first visit but definitely would not be the last
(5)Madeline R.
I am absolutely shocked by the negative reviews on here. I went with my family on Christmas Eve and we agreed it was the best meal we've had at a Cleveland restaurant in a long time. I made a reservation a few days in advance so we were shown right to our table. The atmosphere is comfortable but classy- well-lit, a reasonable noise level, and framed photographs of Cleveland landmarks adorning the walls. The table was a bit tight, but not too uncomfortable. We ordered three appetizers: crab crake crisp (small serving but good), jumbo gulf shrimp (delicious!) and bruschetta (not a fan of artichokes, so can't comment on this one). We also ordered a couple bottles of red wine (Malbec) for the table, on the recommendation of our waitress, who was friendly but not outstanding. For my entree, I ordered the cedar plank salmon, which was fantastic- very flavorful and cooked to perfection. It came with crispy golden french fries and out-of-this-world coleslaw. My dad even ordered his own side of coleslaw with his filet mignon because he (a coleslaw superfan) said it was the best he's ever tasted. My family also enjoyed their entrees- another salmon, a couple steaks and a burger. Overall, the meal was pricey but worth it. We agreed the food was excellent and can't wait to go back and try more dishes. Give Cedar Creek Grille a shot!!
(5)Jackie P.
Loved the atmosphere, and unlike many reviewers here, we had a great server. He was very friendly and personable -- we had zero problems. Great meal! I had the French onion soup which was awesome, and a loaded baked potato. My husband had the grilled vegetable plate, which he said was tasty and I will add, the presentation was great. In-laws both enjoyed their meals fully (sirloin steak and the sea bass special). We split the ENORMOUS hot fudge sundae for dessert. Totally pleasant place to eat and interesting views of the open kitchen.
(5)Maura S.
UPDATE: I received a really nice message from the manager telling me that they were working out the kinks that come with being brand new and to come visit them again. I finally was over in that area and tried again. What a difference! The staff was a well-oiled machine and I didn't feel like I was crushed in a booth with other tables inches away. The service was great and the food was great. That chopped salad is the cat's meow. I tried the fish tacos this time and my minor suggestion is that it's too much tortilla, not enough filling. But the fish tasted great. Will definitely add this to my east side go-to restaurants.
(4)Kyle C.
Went here for a birthday dinner, great classic food, nice atmosphere and the price was kinda high but overall I enjoyed it nonetheless ...
(4)Eileen C.
Although the food was very nice, the hostess gave us a difficult time with bringing in a blind gentleman with a service dog. She not only berated us with "is that REALLY a service dog" but would not put us in the main dining room but designated the five of us to an inconspicuous spot away from everyone. This restaurant should read the A.D.A. rules very carefully as they are prone to a big fine in the future. Our bill was over $200 so we were good customers but the inquisition really ruined what was to be a very nice gettogether for us. I would not recommend this restaurant to others under the circumstances.
(3)Cheryl G.
We were very excited when we heard from some friends that Cedar Creek was opening up just down the street from our house. This space at La Place has been filled with mediocre restaurants for the longest time (Melange, anyone?), and this sounded like a restaurant that would be good for the area. We drove past one day and saw that the restaurant appeared to be open for business. So, we decided to see if this place was what we had imagined it would be, and tried to go there that evening for dinner. Once we walked in the door that evening, we were very arrogantly greeted by a manager. The restaurant was packed, so I asked how long of a wait there would be for three people (my husband, my son, and myself). He then asked if we had an invitation. I told him I didn't know what he was talking about, and that the restaurant appeared to be open to the public from the outside. He said that the restaurant was open that evening to "friends and family" only. Please note... there was no signage stating they were closed to the public on the doors or windows outside of the restaurant, and when we had called earlier in the day (twice, I might add) to see what the attire was and if they accepted reservations, there was no mention of that evening being "invitation only". The manager was extremely short with us and did not even bother to tell us when the restaurant would be open to the public. More than a little disappointed, we left. Not exactly a great first impression. A few nights later, we tried again. The decor of the restaurant is gorgeous. Very classy, indeed. However, seating arrangement and the layout of the booths is a bit awkward. Our server was very good, but the quality of the food was lacking. My husband ordered the steak tacos and didn't even bother to finish them, as he said they had no taste to them. My son ordered a burger with fries and found it to just be average. I ordered a salad, which was pretty good. My husband and son both ordered the french onion soup, which they enjoyed. We had mentioned to a different manager on our second visit the negative experience we had had the first time. He apologized for the incident and graciously paid for our dinner, which we appreciated. While the service provided by the wait staff was very good, some of the management staff need an ego-check. Complimentary valet parking is available. Overall, we won't be returning anytime soon. There are so many better options in this area that you can't even justify coming here... simple as that.
(2)Vrere B.
Was here aout 3 weeks ago on a Friday night. Love the drink choices; the specialty drinks come in old fashioned jars. I enjoyed the Caesar Salad and Lobster Bisque. I like the atmosphere; great place to visit after work with friends. I'm sure once it warms up, people will sit in the outer area. The place is very cleaned up; it used to be Melange and I didn't enjoy going in there because it was so cramped for no reason.
(4)Elaine N.
We visited this place because all the other restaurants around the area were packed. There was no wait and were immediately seated. The environment of the restaurant is kinda upscale and classy. I had the salmon burger and my boyfriend had the brunch special, steak and eggs. The salmon burger was cooked perfect, the buns were crispy and had a little buttery taste to it. My boyfriend said the steak was cooked perfectly and they even cut it up for you. Our bill was not bad for an upscale restaurant (around $30). The staff was professional, but also friendly at the same time.
(4)Jeffrey M.
Possibly the poorest and most insulting service my family and I have ever received. Our waiter took 15 minutes to come over after we sat down, took another 15 to bring us our drinks, and then another 30 for our food. But the worst problem was we ordered two appetizers and specifically told them to space them out so we didn't get our entrées on top of the appetizers. But not only did the entrées come first, but the appetizers never came. We asked for the manager and when she came over she stared us down like we were disrupting her night. They comped the meal (which also was extremely underwhelming - and they never brought the appetizers), but we will NEVER go back. Save yourselves the aggravation and do not go there.
(1)Jeff D.
The ambiance is worth 5 stars, and the service is excellent. The Menu could have more non-meat entrees on it. If you want a nice dining experience this is the place.
(4)Allison B.
My experience at Cedar Creek was awful. I was so disappointed that I created a Yelp account just to write this review. If it was possible not to give any stars I would. The service was terrible and the food was mediocre at best. We were seated without incident but waited 10 minutes before a server came to our table and offered water. When we asked to speak to a manager it became quite clear why the service was so poor. She simply shrugged and called over another server to take our drink and food orders. There are several high quality restaurants in this area. Please do not waste your time or money at this establishment. I definitely will not be returning.
(1)Jenna F.
Cedar Creek Grill is a favorite of mine. I travel to Cleveland on business and every time I'm here it's definitely a must to visit this place! They have a great wine and food selection and the staff is always friendly. I highly recommend checking this place out!
(5)J P T.
Sunday brunch was terrific. Christiana was a service pro, checking on us without interrupting with needless questions. Great Pinot Grigio with Eggs Benedict. We will be making this one of our favorites. One of the best record in a city crying for upscale restaurants.
(4)Ray S.
Plusses - many: excellent service, attentive and quick. Fine food - great filet, ribs, tuna nicoise, appetizers veal meatballs and grilled artichokes, recommended by server and very good. Huge negative - exceptionally NOISY. Round 1 of conversation with the front - "we are a very busy and vibrant restaurant" - bully! - "and no you can't sit in that empty room (terrace) over there." Round 2 - "you know, noise level can be one of the ways people judge restaurants now." "OK, you can sit in the terrace." Wonderful! Had it to ourselves, enjoyed a great conversation with friends. We really had come close to bailing and going elsewhere. This did happen with no smiles or pleasantries at all, but it did happen. Thanks for that! Realized that this place is a legacy of an old favorite of ours - Lindey's in Columbus, where the atmosphere was always welcoming, from the owner all the way down the line. A better grasp of those qualities, plus noise control, would make this place really top-notch.
(3)Rob S.
I would return here with the wife or a buddy and eat at the bar...we got tucked in the corner...cramped 6 top...food ...sirloin steak best steak for 20 around...coleslaw great...deviled eggs are almost as good as my father in laws....shrimp taco app good..no one complained about the food but our Kardashian wanna be waitress must of went tanning and got her teeth whitened between our salads and meal...and after our meal but before our dessert...they actually brought us two desserts to apologize for the wait but would of preferred she told us it was going to be a delay...chop house salad is great too....the wait staff comes off with an attitude and a bit of sarcasm...I pounded my first beer and second (I had to paint a closet and literally jumped out of the shower and into the car) so I was parched...she looked at me and said. 'Really..already..) and rolled her eyes....that's what the wife wants to hear...all and all reasonable price ...we ate like Romans for $300...that's for six of us...but service looked superior at the bar....and there was a lot of single women there eating in groups and at bar for those 30 and over trollers...I will go back...one more time thus year..
(3)Marty C.
Been there twice in the past two weeks! Decor and light ing and are welcoming and presents an classy atmosphere. Food is quite good and prices make this an excellent value. On the first visit, we each had a soup appetizer. Both the mushroom soup and lobster bisque were outstanding. I had the salmon which was terrific. My wife had an oversized burger, which was very good but not outstanding. The cold slaw was too "oniony" the first time but was much better the second time. Deserts were also terrific.Service was extremely attentive. I think the reception area, bus boys and kitchen were overwhelmed because the restaurant was packed the entire time we were there. Patrons walking in had to be turned away because they din not have reservations. Even every chair at the bar was used to serve dinner. On the second visit, we took our adult children. Couldn't get a reservation but was able to walk in and get a table. Once again, the soups were incredible and the waiter was extremely attentive, checking with our table many times!. One daughter had a salad, which was just a standard salad. My other daughter had the delicious salmon. I had the burger , again very good, and my wife had the daily fish special, which was special! Our table ordered the two deserts, both very good. This time the reception was calm and bus boys were properly staffed. We love Burntwood in Solon and this restaurant a bit better! Overall a terrific value!
(5)Sarunas I.
Food is spectacular every time I attend. The service is great and I can tell management runs a tight shift from top to bottom. I love the ambiance and the waiters make me feel so important. Haven't been in a month, but from what I remember the tables are always set beautifully as well.
(5)Mary S.
Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. While the food was very good the dining experience was ruined by having to wait 40 minutes for our checks and still 5 out of 7 were wrong but it was not worth waiting to have them corrected. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.
(2)Kimberley P.
I drove over 30 minutes to try out this establishment and I was more than disappointed. Limited menu options for brunch. The food was ok. With a large party of 15, the kitchen could not support the timing so we got our food intermittently and the plates were hot from sitting in the window. The waitress overlooked me when ordering drinks and only after food was served did i get something other than table water. While she acknowledged my fish allergy, she didn't realize that she served me food with crab in it. Her response when I brought it to her attention was: I told them you had an allergy. An apology is appreciated however if I hadn't looked, it could have killed me. For the money, the poor service, and lack of consideration for food sensitivity - it's not worth it.
(2)Joel E.
Finally got a chance to try this relatively new fine dining establishment at the corner of Cedar and Richmond roads. It sits where Melange used to be, but boy... Cedar Creek owners seems to have spared no expenses in decking this place out. They've extended the space for ample dining areas, which are beautifully designed and decorated - elegant, but simple; not over the top. On to the food... got a bowl of lobster bisque with my 14 oz. sirloin steak with a side of corn slaw salad. Steak was perfectly medium... oh so tender and juicy! I cleared my plate, salad, too. While I can't say I'm an expert on lobster bisque, I enjoyed theirs. Went with kids; tips for parents - they don't have a printed kids menu but they can make just about whatever your kids may want on the fly... mac & cheese, chicken fingers, bowl of pasta, burger, etc. I was impressed! On to the desert... we got to try the chocolate pot de creme and the pomegranate and black raspberry sorbet. I'm not huge on chocolate, but the pot de creme had perfect texture. Surprisingly, and by accident, combining the sorbet with the pot de creme made an awesome complimentary pair! The sorbet is probably the best I've had. Service by Caitlyn (sp?) was awesome. She was personable, attentive and helpful. Lastly, while our entire experience went off without a hitch, I just left one star out because I wish this place is a little more affordable. Great place, great food, great service... an establishment that I'd love to frequent, but most without a ton of disposable income would probably have to plan for.
(4)Lauren T.
I was unsure to try this place with three stars, but I am so glad I did! The service is friendly and the atmosphere is nice. My family and I came in here for lunch and we enjoyed the food. The Cobb Salad was great, the French Onion Soup was good. I give off a review because I believe that the price is a little exaggerated for the area and what you get. With a little bit more affordability, this place hits all the stars!
(4)Caitlin C.
Good brunch, although the menu is pretty small. Even on a hot day, though, the covered patio is very pleasant. It looks as if it would have a decent after work bar situation as well.
(4)Dawn M.
We went to Cedar Creek Grille tonight for my mother's birthday. The service was wonderful and the food (steak & frites, ribs, and shrimp & angel hair pasta) was delicious. But what really stood out was our server, Star, who went above and beyond. We had not mentioned that we were there for Mom's birthday, but when she saw the presents on the table (after we had already paid), she quickly disappeared to reappear just a short time later with a wonderful ice cream sundae with a birthday candle on top. We will definitely be back!
(4)Pat T.
The waitress was extremely inattentive to say the least.All of the food for a party came out intermittently . Some of us were done eating and others still hadn't gotten their food.And some of the food was wrong. I would never go there again. Even the place settings were not clean. I expected more . The only thing that was "more" was the bill! $25. For tacos and a soft drink!! bad experience. Pat T.
(1)Megan B.
Upscale yet not formal, place to have a "real meal" (vs. mediocre chain restaurant or fast food) near the mall. I highly recommend going on a Thursday (live music) in the summer for happy hour. Fantastic quality happy hour menu. Definitely a step up from the typical pub or bar food at a a different happy hour. Can't beat sitting on their patio on a beautiful day. The service is very professional and courteous. Nice brunch menu (the mini cinnamon pastries they serve with the bread basket are ADDICTIVE. I think they actually changed the recipe, but they are still are welcome on my table...especially when the are given to you without ordering them!) Great location. All the menus are little over-priced in general unless it is a special occasion. Not really for the hipster or trendy crowd. I would love to see a small plates or tapas menu even one night a week.
(4)Gordon B.
Our dining experience was overall good. The atmosphere was perfect....nice but not too stuffy. The service was good. Our waitress was very attentive. We were a bit disappointed about the limited menu options and felt the prices were a bit steep. However, everything we ordered was wonderful (chop chop salad, salmon, asparagus, and mashed potatoes) and worth the money. We will definitely return.
(4)Michelle M.
Went to Cedar Creek for Lunch. A bit on the pricy side for lunch. No specials for lunch. Nice atmosphere. I ordered the Cobb salad. It was a nice size but $15.00.
(3)Sue M.
Ate there twice now. First, it's awesome that it's not a chain! Hurrah!!! I like the vibe and the ambiance. I thought the food was good. If anything, it's missing some kind of sauces or something that makes me really want to order that dish again. Perhaps a little over priced. The server was fine. The food was delivered within reasonable time.
(4)Alex P.
I want to like this place more. Yes, it is true, there is a nice classic ambiance, a beautiful bar and a solid selection of drafts. But three elements about Cedar Creek prevent me from giving a higher rating: 1. Perhaps it's the Amish way to cook an Amish organic chicken over salted, but somehow I doubt it. My chicken was so salty, it was hardly bearable. 2. The chicken was not cooked through all the way, there was blood inside of it. 3. Our waitress forgot to bring us the beer, but tried to cover up for it by saying that the bar is running behind. It was a flat out lie as I could see her go to the bar, talk to the bartender and bring the beer 1 minute later. Come on, do you take me for an idiot?
(2)Samantha F.
Stopped here for "Happy Hour" with a girlfriend. We sat at the bar around shift change. The drinks were good. The Bartenders mildly attentive. I felt like I had to flag them down for another beverage / water; I find this frustrating when there are only 5 people at the bar and the restaurant is mostly empty. One bartender made my drink wrong and acted like I inconvenienced him to correct it after I sat with the wrong drink for 10 minutes. Note to bartenders: tonic is not soda water, and yes, it does taste different. I enjoyed a Steak salad. It was perfectly prepared and I had no complaints. I'm sure dining here would be wonderful as it is a white table-cloth "fine" dining establishment. Hopefully the servers are more attentive than the bartenders are.
(3)Roxanne O.
I walked into Cedar Creek Grille to check out their happy hour and instantly noticed that the average age of patrons was about 50. I'm no ageist, but...I thought the crowd might have been a little younger during happy hour. I'm giving Cedar Creek Grille 3 stars ONLY because they have Moscow Mules on their happy hour menu. And they serve them in copper mugs. Beyond that, I was pretty underwhelmed. The bar area was packed with lots of suit wearing gentleman and a couple older couples getting fresh. (avert thine eyes!) There were two frazzled looking bartenders who never seemed to be around when my party needed them. I had to flag them down to order another drink and they seemed to be bothered when I asked for water for the three of us. The happy hour and regular menus aren't very veg friendly, so I was a sad panda while my friends ate tacos. Had the bartenders asked me if I'd wanted another drink, I would have gotten one. Instead, I played with my silverware. Fun times. On the bright side, my drinks were good. I've had plenty of bad Moscow Mules, so that was a plus. But...I was turned off by the poor service and stuffy atmosphere. I won't be in any hurry to go back.
(3)Patrick W.
Summary: Food 4 stars, decor 4 stars, price 2 stars, service 3 stars. Decor: We sat on the covered outdoor veranda/patio which was very nice. Service: The service was knowledgable and friendly, but getting waters refilled was a bit of a struggle. Food: The bread was very good but they only gave 2 pieces for 2 people which isn't nearly enough. The crab cake entree was good and the shrimp entree was very good. The side of kale was awesome and I'd recommend it for a salad starter. Price: 20% too high. The crab cake entree was $24 for 2 crab cakes! Their prices are more appropriate in downtown Chicago than Beachwood.
(3)Doug J.
Nice place to eat brunch or lunch before shopping at the mall. Great atmosphere, nice staff, and the breakfast potatoes are or should be award winning. I would go back just for a wheel barrow loaded with those potatoes.
(4)Amanda K.
Im shocked that Cedar Creek doesn't have higher reviews! We have only had fabulous experiences here for both lunch and dinner. The French onion soup is divine! They sadly took the crab cakes off the menu, they were so tasty! They do steak perfectly. Portions are large, especially for lunch, so you won't go hungry!
(5)robert b.
Mediocrity continues here. The place was fairly crowded at lunch. Can so many people be wrong? Yes!
(2)Aiste S.
I have NO idea why this place got such subpar reviews. I went for dinner and ordered the prosciutto salad and special-- halibut over creamed corn, wild rice, and asparagus. I split both with my mother and let the waitress know that ahead of time. The cooks were amazing! They split both the salad and entrees for us with extremely generous portions. My only complaint was that the asparagus was a little overdone for my taste. I will absolutely come back. Fantastic service. Great portion size when splitting. Very generous all around. A definite must with a romantic environment.
(5)Jim C.
Great place in NE Ohio. Fantastic burgers, and the soups are superb, especially the tomato basil. Casual fare with an upscale twist. One of our go-to places. Servers are great too, professional and knowledgeable.
(4)Jenny F.
This place is ok. My husband and I went for our anniversary as it is more upscale but you don't have to dress fancy. The inside décor and setting is very nice. The candles were not lit on our table and about halfway through our stay, someone came by and lit them. The service was very, very slow and non-attentive. We had to ask for drink refills and our food took about 45 minutes to arrive. Our appetizer only came out 5 minutes before our meals. The food did taste pretty good, but I don't think we would go back again based on our first experience.
(3)Ben S.
They have brunch 1100-1500 on Saturdays and Sundays. The brunch menu was underwhelming to say the least - it has 5 things on it, 3 of them being omelettes. I'd skip this place for brunch just because of the small menu. If you just want lunch food for brunch that's a different story. The full lunch menu is served at the same time the brunch menu is offered. I had the Faroe salmon which is served cedar plank style. It came with a generous helping of house-cut fries and coleslaw ($17). I ordered it well and it came out perfectly. My friend ordered the prime sirloin steak. It was served sliced. He ordered it well and it did not look burnt, but there was definitely no pink left. It was served with a pile of arugula and the same house cut french fries I had ($17.5). The restaurant decor is really awesome! I remember this place from when it was the French restaurant Orange. It looks so much better and it unrecognisable! The atmosphere now is a chic, boat house style decor. Nautical, but not over the top. A really classic, fresh atmosphere. Service was unobtrusive. The waiter kept the water glasses filled. Even though he left a bottle of water on the table he kept stopping by to fill our glasses for us. He wasn't super chatty, just efficient. I've had more memorable services, but I must admit memorable is not always better. No technical complaints here.
(4)Natalie S.
Just came in for a drink. Nothing special- seemed overpriced .
(3)David S.
Very good meal for our group of four! Trout is always awesome! Burger was very good! Great setting at the dinning by the bar outside.
(4)Kimberly A.
I came here for a little birthday dinner with my boyfriend. We were both impressed with the ambiance of the place- the seating, lighting, and decorations were, for a lack of a better word, "cool". The food- very tasty. We had the veal meatball apps and both ordered the 8oz fillets. The really "blah" experience of the place, however, was the service. Our waiter neglected to give us any bread for the table, and I only noticed this after everyone else except my party did not have any. When I asked our waiter, he told us he would get us some, but it never came. It took more than 15 min after we were done with our app for our waiter finally took the dirty plates away from our table, and then a half our for our main courses to arrive. This was further aggravated by the fact that our waiter took away our silverware along with the dirty app dishes. After we got our main courses delivered to us by a runner, I was very surprised that our waiter didn't come to check on us to make sure everything that we ordered was to our liking, which it obviously was not since we were missing forks and knives! I had to stand up from the table and grab a runner who get us our new silverware. It was pretty frustrating considering our waiter was the one who told us to leave the dirty forks and knives on the app dishes because he'd get us new ones. Our waters were empty during the 40+ min of waiting for our main course, and our waiter failed to refill the bottle of water on the table. I was already so frustrated with his performance as a server, that we agreed it would be too much hassle to even ask for a basic service that you would expect to have at any food establishment. Another thing- I actually noticed that the runners were more enthusiastic and friendlier instead of the waiters. I wanted the smiling, accommodating runner to be my waiter instead of the one we had! I tried to find him after our meal so that I could tip him personally, but he was no where to be found. Management- if you ever read these reviews, please take note! Your food is great, it's the service that absolutely needs a *NECESSARY* overhaul. I will not be returning, or suggesting this restaurant to my friends.
(2)Debra V.
Nice atmosphere. Good service. Menu has lots variety. Had strip steak. Did not need a steak knife to cut it, but was a bit chewy. Others had salmon and Chilean sea bass. Was not bad, but have had better elsewhere. Salads and calamari were very good. Nice place to try with good company.
(3)Jeffrey G.
We stopped in on a Wednesday at 6:30 PM on our way home from work for what we thought would be a well executed experience based on previous visits and were very disappointed. It had been about 6 months since our last visit, and while I still love the atmosphere, the service left a very bad impression. We ordered two salads the Steak Frites and the wood frilled Trout. The restaurant was half full and it took nearly an hour to get our food. When it did arrive, it was obvious the steak had been cooked first, and had sat. The fries were cool and soggy, and the steak, while perfectly cooked, was room temperature. We were watching both on duty managers hovering around the kitchen and serving the meals as they came out. The manager did comp our drinks, but it seemed like he was having to do that for everyone. I am not sure I will return, and after reading the other reviews it is obvious there is a problem with the team running Cedar Creek that needs to be fixed ASAP if this place is to turn around the poor experiences and survive. I hope the do figure it out, because I would return if they can fix the issues, but if will definitely check reviews before I return.
(2)Adam M.
We were completely disappointed by our dining experience. The dinner started off with the best part, the bread. It devolved into a terrible mistake from there. The calamari tasted like fried breading with very little flavor unless you covered it in sauce. My mahi mahi was overcooked and somewhat bland. The Cole slaw was some of the worst I've had. You won't believe it but it was the blandest of all. My wife's crab cakes were tiny compared to other restaurants we've been too. The fries were also a disappointment. Some were over cooked and yet others were undercooked. To top it off our server was mostly absent as we sat with empty glasses for nearly ten minutes at one point.
(1)Eddy W.
We were a part of five that went to dinner on a Saturday evening. As we walked up to the hostess table and told them the number in our party, we were told that they didn't have tables that would fit 5 and that we could sit at the communal table or the chef's table. When we inquired how long the wait would be, there was much discussion and finally one (of the three) hosts said "yeah, let's do that then, why not?" and brought us back to a fairly empty terrace. Kind of an ominous start to the evening. We were seated in one of the south tables where the sun coming in made things uncomfortable. The table behind us asked the wait staff if they could do something about it - but nothing was done. Finally we took it upon ourselves to close the curtains so that we could dine in comfort. Our waiter came by an thus began an evening of poor service/poor attention to detail: 1) He could not properly pronounce the special of the evening. 2) When asked about Scotches he said he didn't know what was available because "they kept adding new ones and taking away old ones" 3) When bread was brought out, the tray contained 4 slices for 5 people. Poor attention to detail. 4) A majority of members in our party ordered steak and not a steak knife was brought to the table. We finally got fed up with cutting our steaks with butter knives and had to request steak knives. 5) All of the steak-eaters ordered entrees that were supposed to come with bernaise sauce. We didn't see any and when we inquired, we were told that it was mixed in with the crab meat. When we asked for some extra, we were told it would be a $3 upcharge for each one we wanted. Really? Nickle-and-diming us after we purchased drinks, appetizers and entrees? 6) Mixed up steak order. One person ordered a medium-rare steak and another ordered the same entree but in medium. Those were mixed up. (The same entrees were ordered with different sides. They got the sides right, just the steaks wrong). 7) The wait staff started clearing away side-dishes without asking us if we were done (there was still food on the plate) and we had to interrupt them to inform them we were still working on them. 8) Empty water caraffe's that were not replaced and required us to constantly ask for more water. The food itself was decent but nothing memorable or worth writing home about. For the price of the items on the menu, I expect good service and attention to detail. Unfortunately, both were majorly lacking during our dining experience.
(1)Pam C.
After much hype,finally went Cedar Creek Grille. It is a lively restaurant at LaPlace near Beachwood Mall. It was a Monday evening,very crowded ,very noisy ,tables very close together . Service was subpar and rushed . Our table had a chopped salad(not impressed),filet(small) and some kind of breaded chicken cutlet(dry and tasteless ) Others have said that they had a good meal there for lunch ...maybe I'll try again. Would not go for dinner ....you cannot have a conversation !!
(2)Pat P.
I went here for dinner on a Friday night with some friends. Very nice looking inside, it definitely had a better appearance than I expected in a strip center near the mall. The food was good, beer and wine choices were decent. Probably a bit pricier than I liked for the portion sizes. (At least for the location. I would expect this more from a downtown restaurant) I was also surprised at the limitations on substitutions for side dishes. The service was ok, but our server seemed a little awkward, we thought maybe he was new. I thought it was overall a nice place, though I don't think it would be in my "go to" list of restaurants. It's probably worth the drive downtown to get a little better for the same money.
(3)Pogo C.
came here three times. The first and 2nd time the food was great! went there the 3rd time yesterday and my artichoke heart was burned; and I ordered my usualy pork chop, it was burned and very dry. the manager addressed the issue in a timely manner and they redid the pork chops, the new ones were made just like the 1st and 2nd time. I think their customer service is great; however, there is room for improvement for food consistency. (uploaded my burned food pictures)
(3)Robert B.
A return visit was enjoyable. The food was good and our server, Amber, was terrific. My group was satisfied, but our lunch, including a liberal tip, was $25! For that price, the food should have been outstanding, which it was not. Management seems to be lacking. With the pedigree of the owners, it should be excellent.
(3)Kelly F.
Sequins & Fur Coats. Ties & Sports Coats. 30-45 minute wait. Surrounded by 70 - 80 year olds. On a Wednesday night. Wait. . .what?! I had little to no expectations for this very new restaurant. You'd think this would make me easy to please, no? Well, no. All I wanted to do is meet a couple of my friends for a drink and a small bite to eat. I arrived early and grabbed an unsuspecting "first come / first serve" tall top in the bar area. It was so busy, that although my friends were 15 minutes late, I barely received any service. The server was nice enough, but was unattainable and elusive. My friends and I felt like we could never quite get enough. Anything. My friends and I love a quality martini and some great wine - however, with the minimal service, we ordered only a drink each. The menu is unimaginative and very limited. I ordered the shrimp tacos, which were just fine - nothing special. My friends, disenchanted, each ordered salads. The decor reminded me of Bravo or Brio. . .oh wait! It's the same ownership, now that makes sense. BORING. Unfortunately, Cedar Creek Grille does not give me any reason to come back.
(2)Samantha S.
My Boss and I were driving around the area looking for somewhere to have dinner. It was a Monday evening, and as we drove past this place, we felt it looked pretty nice and inviting. At first when we walked in and looked around we thought it may be a bit pricey... it was very nice, white tablecloths, wine glasses already on the table... but turns out the prices were not too bad at all. We sat at the bar and since I was starving I ordered the steak tacos. They were nice an filled and super great. The bartender was great, said his favorite dish was the burger, which I ordered, and my boss ordered a salmon( i think or some type of fish) sandwich. Both of us really liked our meal. All that food, about 4 or 5 beers for him and about 3 or 4 Rum and cokes for me, and our meal was around $75. I would definitely come back here next time I am in town.
(4)Mark M.
Nice change from what was there. Good food. Pricey interior is freshly renovated and nicely done.
(4)Ashley J.
This was the second time we have been to this restaurant, and more than likely our last. Both times our food has been very good and came out exactly as ordered. However, our first experience had EXTREEMLY poor service, and our second experience was not far behind. We were invited for the birthday event by some friends and meet up early for happy hour before dinner. The bartender seemed very behind and distracted. He did not even have a wine key to open the bottle of wine we ordered and had to go find one. Our food was good, not steaming hot, and came out in a reasonable amount of time. Then we moved to the dining room with our friends. We all ordered some apps, which were great, but took a lit longer than necessary....about 30 min. I got a salad, and would have liked more dressing but never saw our server again to ask for any until the salad was finished. After being at our table for about 1:20 we asked about how much longer our food would be, our server responded that we were the second ticket back and walked away... so we waited. Food finally came!! It was good, and cooked as requested, but now we have been there for almost 2 hours! So we were finally ready for our checks, and per the birthday special all bottles of wine were half off. We received our checks and no one's bottle was not half off. Upon finding our server again and pointing this out he said that since our party needed to break up the check, he could not keep the discount on the bottle of wine and that all people got a little off their bill. We paid our check, which already had a gratuity added for our party of six and left. We will not be back again.
(1)Gabby C.
Service is terrible. Bartenders are rude and clearly upset that they are working. The one female bartender actually rolled her eyes at me for ordering a second Fat Tire, as well as when I asked for my check. Unsure as to why such miserable human beings are hired to interact with patrons. The food runners were super nice and helpful - they should be tending the bar and waiting tables! Moving on, the food was mediocre. Would not recommend to my family or friends. Overall, a very bad experience here. Such a shame for a newly opened establishment.
(1)Pat T.
The waitress was extremely inattentive to say the least.All of the food for a party came out intermittently . Some of us were done eating and others still hadn't gotten their food.And some of the food was wrong. I would never go there again. Even the place settings were not clean. I expected more . The only thing that was "more" was the bill! $25. For tacos and a soft drink!! bad experience. Pat T.
(1)Joel E.
Finally got a chance to try this relatively new fine dining establishment at the corner of Cedar and Richmond roads. It sits where Melange used to be, but boy... Cedar Creek owners seems to have spared no expenses in decking this place out. They've extended the space for ample dining areas, which are beautifully designed and decorated - elegant, but simple; not over the top. On to the food... got a bowl of lobster bisque with my 14 oz. sirloin steak with a side of corn slaw salad. Steak was perfectly medium... oh so tender and juicy! I cleared my plate, salad, too. While I can't say I'm an expert on lobster bisque, I enjoyed theirs. Went with kids; tips for parents - they don't have a printed kids menu but they can make just about whatever your kids may want on the fly... mac & cheese, chicken fingers, bowl of pasta, burger, etc. I was impressed! On to the desert... we got to try the chocolate pot de creme and the pomegranate and black raspberry sorbet. I'm not huge on chocolate, but the pot de creme had perfect texture. Surprisingly, and by accident, combining the sorbet with the pot de creme made an awesome complimentary pair! The sorbet is probably the best I've had. Service by Caitlyn (sp?) was awesome. She was personable, attentive and helpful. Lastly, while our entire experience went off without a hitch, I just left one star out because I wish this place is a little more affordable. Great place, great food, great service... an establishment that I'd love to frequent, but most without a ton of disposable income would probably have to plan for.
(4)Cary C.
Service is subpar for the price - server rarely checked on the table, gave us no sense of welcome/appreciation, slow in clearing table, one meal (only kid meal ordered) came out five minutes later than all other meals. We saw more people walking out the side door for a break than we saw working on a Sunday evening. Stuffed artichokes were dry and lacked any meat. Fish sandwich was very small, sauce on the pasta was over-powering, chicken was not warm. Frankly, not sure any of the ten people in my party thought the meal was anything worth the price. Menu was pretty unimaginative, would not go back.
(2)Mark K.
We had an absolutely fabulous meal last night at the Cedar Creek grille. The sea bass, sirloin and walleye special were all outstanding! The horseradish mashed potatoes we're melt in your mouth good! Great wines and a wonderful homemade ice cream sundae to top it all off! Cedar Creek is a wonderful addition to the Cleveland dining scene- bravo!
(5)Sarunas I.
Food is spectacular every time I attend. The service is great and I can tell management runs a tight shift from top to bottom. I love the ambiance and the waiters make me feel so important. Haven't been in a month, but from what I remember the tables are always set beautifully as well.
(5)Mary S.
Your review helps others learn about great local businesses. While the food was very good the dining experience was ruined by having to wait 40 minutes for our checks and still 5 out of 7 were wrong but it was not worth waiting to have them corrected. Please don't review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review, or if you're connected in any way to the owner or employees.
(2)Sue M.
Ate there twice now. First, it's awesome that it's not a chain! Hurrah!!! I like the vibe and the ambiance. I thought the food was good. If anything, it's missing some kind of sauces or something that makes me really want to order that dish again. Perhaps a little over priced. The server was fine. The food was delivered within reasonable time.
(4)Patrick W.
Summary: Food 4 stars, decor 4 stars, price 2 stars, service 3 stars. Decor: We sat on the covered outdoor veranda/patio which was very nice. Service: The service was knowledgable and friendly, but getting waters refilled was a bit of a struggle. Food: The bread was very good but they only gave 2 pieces for 2 people which isn't nearly enough. The crab cake entree was good and the shrimp entree was very good. The side of kale was awesome and I'd recommend it for a salad starter. Price: 20% too high. The crab cake entree was $24 for 2 crab cakes! Their prices are more appropriate in downtown Chicago than Beachwood.
(3)Lauren T.
I was unsure to try this place with three stars, but I am so glad I did! The service is friendly and the atmosphere is nice. My family and I came in here for lunch and we enjoyed the food. The Cobb Salad was great, the French Onion Soup was good. I give off a review because I believe that the price is a little exaggerated for the area and what you get. With a little bit more affordability, this place hits all the stars!
(4)Caitlin C.
Good brunch, although the menu is pretty small. Even on a hot day, though, the covered patio is very pleasant. It looks as if it would have a decent after work bar situation as well.
(4)Dawn M.
We went to Cedar Creek Grille tonight for my mother's birthday. The service was wonderful and the food (steak & frites, ribs, and shrimp & angel hair pasta) was delicious. But what really stood out was our server, Star, who went above and beyond. We had not mentioned that we were there for Mom's birthday, but when she saw the presents on the table (after we had already paid), she quickly disappeared to reappear just a short time later with a wonderful ice cream sundae with a birthday candle on top. We will definitely be back!
(4)Gordon B.
Our dining experience was overall good. The atmosphere was perfect....nice but not too stuffy. The service was good. Our waitress was very attentive. We were a bit disappointed about the limited menu options and felt the prices were a bit steep. However, everything we ordered was wonderful (chop chop salad, salmon, asparagus, and mashed potatoes) and worth the money. We will definitely return.
(4)Megan B.
Upscale yet not formal, place to have a "real meal" (vs. mediocre chain restaurant or fast food) near the mall. I highly recommend going on a Thursday (live music) in the summer for happy hour. Fantastic quality happy hour menu. Definitely a step up from the typical pub or bar food at a a different happy hour. Can't beat sitting on their patio on a beautiful day. The service is very professional and courteous. Nice brunch menu (the mini cinnamon pastries they serve with the bread basket are ADDICTIVE. I think they actually changed the recipe, but they are still are welcome on my table...especially when the are given to you without ordering them!) Great location. All the menus are little over-priced in general unless it is a special occasion. Not really for the hipster or trendy crowd. I would love to see a small plates or tapas menu even one night a week.
(4)Kimberley P.
I drove over 30 minutes to try out this establishment and I was more than disappointed. Limited menu options for brunch. The food was ok. With a large party of 15, the kitchen could not support the timing so we got our food intermittently and the plates were hot from sitting in the window. The waitress overlooked me when ordering drinks and only after food was served did i get something other than table water. While she acknowledged my fish allergy, she didn't realize that she served me food with crab in it. Her response when I brought it to her attention was: I told them you had an allergy. An apology is appreciated however if I hadn't looked, it could have killed me. For the money, the poor service, and lack of consideration for food sensitivity - it's not worth it.
(2)Michelle M.
Went to Cedar Creek for Lunch. A bit on the pricy side for lunch. No specials for lunch. Nice atmosphere. I ordered the Cobb salad. It was a nice size but $15.00.
(3)Alex P.
I want to like this place more. Yes, it is true, there is a nice classic ambiance, a beautiful bar and a solid selection of drafts. But three elements about Cedar Creek prevent me from giving a higher rating: 1. Perhaps it's the Amish way to cook an Amish organic chicken over salted, but somehow I doubt it. My chicken was so salty, it was hardly bearable. 2. The chicken was not cooked through all the way, there was blood inside of it. 3. Our waitress forgot to bring us the beer, but tried to cover up for it by saying that the bar is running behind. It was a flat out lie as I could see her go to the bar, talk to the bartender and bring the beer 1 minute later. Come on, do you take me for an idiot?
(2)Samantha F.
Stopped here for "Happy Hour" with a girlfriend. We sat at the bar around shift change. The drinks were good. The Bartenders mildly attentive. I felt like I had to flag them down for another beverage / water; I find this frustrating when there are only 5 people at the bar and the restaurant is mostly empty. One bartender made my drink wrong and acted like I inconvenienced him to correct it after I sat with the wrong drink for 10 minutes. Note to bartenders: tonic is not soda water, and yes, it does taste different. I enjoyed a Steak salad. It was perfectly prepared and I had no complaints. I'm sure dining here would be wonderful as it is a white table-cloth "fine" dining establishment. Hopefully the servers are more attentive than the bartenders are.
(3)Roxanne O.
I walked into Cedar Creek Grille to check out their happy hour and instantly noticed that the average age of patrons was about 50. I'm no ageist, but...I thought the crowd might have been a little younger during happy hour. I'm giving Cedar Creek Grille 3 stars ONLY because they have Moscow Mules on their happy hour menu. And they serve them in copper mugs. Beyond that, I was pretty underwhelmed. The bar area was packed with lots of suit wearing gentleman and a couple older couples getting fresh. (avert thine eyes!) There were two frazzled looking bartenders who never seemed to be around when my party needed them. I had to flag them down to order another drink and they seemed to be bothered when I asked for water for the three of us. The happy hour and regular menus aren't very veg friendly, so I was a sad panda while my friends ate tacos. Had the bartenders asked me if I'd wanted another drink, I would have gotten one. Instead, I played with my silverware. Fun times. On the bright side, my drinks were good. I've had plenty of bad Moscow Mules, so that was a plus. But...I was turned off by the poor service and stuffy atmosphere. I won't be in any hurry to go back.
(3)Amanda K.
Im shocked that Cedar Creek doesn't have higher reviews! We have only had fabulous experiences here for both lunch and dinner. The French onion soup is divine! They sadly took the crab cakes off the menu, they were so tasty! They do steak perfectly. Portions are large, especially for lunch, so you won't go hungry!
(5)robert b.
Mediocrity continues here. The place was fairly crowded at lunch. Can so many people be wrong? Yes!
(2)Doug J.
Nice place to eat brunch or lunch before shopping at the mall. Great atmosphere, nice staff, and the breakfast potatoes are or should be award winning. I would go back just for a wheel barrow loaded with those potatoes.
(4)Aiste S.
I have NO idea why this place got such subpar reviews. I went for dinner and ordered the prosciutto salad and special-- halibut over creamed corn, wild rice, and asparagus. I split both with my mother and let the waitress know that ahead of time. The cooks were amazing! They split both the salad and entrees for us with extremely generous portions. My only complaint was that the asparagus was a little overdone for my taste. I will absolutely come back. Fantastic service. Great portion size when splitting. Very generous all around. A definite must with a romantic environment.
(5)Jim C.
Great place in NE Ohio. Fantastic burgers, and the soups are superb, especially the tomato basil. Casual fare with an upscale twist. One of our go-to places. Servers are great too, professional and knowledgeable.
(4)Jenny F.
This place is ok. My husband and I went for our anniversary as it is more upscale but you don't have to dress fancy. The inside décor and setting is very nice. The candles were not lit on our table and about halfway through our stay, someone came by and lit them. The service was very, very slow and non-attentive. We had to ask for drink refills and our food took about 45 minutes to arrive. Our appetizer only came out 5 minutes before our meals. The food did taste pretty good, but I don't think we would go back again based on our first experience.
(3)Mark H.
Definitely one of the areas more premier restaurants. Tasteful decor, quiet environment. Menu lacks some variety for a budget brunch or dinner. A bit pricey but the food is worth the money. Ribeye, medium rare is my recommendation. Grilled to perfection. Rivals Hyde Park. Start with the Tomato Bisque soup. It's wonderful. Courteous staff. Service was as expected. Could use a few more local craft beer offerings. Overall pleasant experience. We'll be back.
(4)Ben S.
They have brunch 1100-1500 on Saturdays and Sundays. The brunch menu was underwhelming to say the least - it has 5 things on it, 3 of them being omelettes. I'd skip this place for brunch just because of the small menu. If you just want lunch food for brunch that's a different story. The full lunch menu is served at the same time the brunch menu is offered. I had the Faroe salmon which is served cedar plank style. It came with a generous helping of house-cut fries and coleslaw ($17). I ordered it well and it came out perfectly. My friend ordered the prime sirloin steak. It was served sliced. He ordered it well and it did not look burnt, but there was definitely no pink left. It was served with a pile of arugula and the same house cut french fries I had ($17.5). The restaurant decor is really awesome! I remember this place from when it was the French restaurant Orange. It looks so much better and it unrecognisable! The atmosphere now is a chic, boat house style decor. Nautical, but not over the top. A really classic, fresh atmosphere. Service was unobtrusive. The waiter kept the water glasses filled. Even though he left a bottle of water on the table he kept stopping by to fill our glasses for us. He wasn't super chatty, just efficient. I've had more memorable services, but I must admit memorable is not always better. No technical complaints here.
(4)Natalie S.
Just came in for a drink. Nothing special- seemed overpriced .
(3)David S.
Very good meal for our group of four! Trout is always awesome! Burger was very good! Great setting at the dinning by the bar outside.
(4)Anthony T.
I really enjoyed this restaurant. The decour was very nice and warm , including the bathroom.I got the Amish chicken with the smoked Mac & Cheese on the side. My girlfriend got the steak and frites. The chicken was smokey herbie deliciousness and the Mac and cheese was smokie,cheesy & crispy. The was steak juicy and flavorful but the frites(fries) good but nothing special. We ended our meal with the crème brulé it was good but it came with a strawberry that was just sitting on top of it. The problem that is our knives had be taken already & I think a fanned out strawberry would have been more pleasing to the eyes and easier to eat. Overall I really liked the food. My only complaint would be the lack of variety with the appetizers. Nothing jumped out at me like I have to have this before my meal. The service was pretty good. The staff was friendly without feeling like they were faking it. I would advise anyone looking to go to Cedar Creek Grill not to wait.
(4)Tyler M.
I been to this restaurant 3-4 times already because someone I know wanted to try it out because its kind of new. And I always give restaurants a second chance. This place is ok. There is nothing exciting about it. Its just like another american/french/Italian type restaurant. The food is good but it didn't make a party in your mouth.
(3)Katie M.
So let's just start by saying I have been going to Cedar Creek literally since the doors opened years ago!! When it first opened they had great food, service and wonderful drinks! As time went on they expanded the patio and made it an even more appealing place to be!! Besides one time I have ALWAYS ordered the steak salad.. It is phenomenal! Well within the last year I went with 2 friends and we all ordered steak salads. It took close to an hour for these salads to come out.. The server NEVER checked on us.. And he never brought out a steak knife.. Wouldn't be a problem if the steak would've been tender but it was so chewy and hard I couldn't even break it with my teeth. The server never came back until we were done for at least 15 minutes. So naturally I left and figured I would email... I emailed and they simply said "I'm sorry to hear, hope you try us again." Really!!?? No offer for a complimentary meal? An app? Or how about 5 bucks off? I mean COME ON! You just lost customers of over 4 years. So we decided to go ONE more time.. Even worse service than the last and they took the steak salad OFF the menu!!! Everyone that has been there loves that salad.. So now we were stuck getting things we didn't want (they have a very limited menu) and of course we were disappointed! definitely never ever going back!!!!
(1)Maura S.
UPDATE: I received a really nice message from the manager telling me that they were working out the kinks that come with being brand new and to come visit them again. I finally was over in that area and tried again. What a difference! The staff was a well-oiled machine and I didn't feel like I was crushed in a booth with other tables inches away. The service was great and the food was great. That chopped salad is the cat's meow. I tried the fish tacos this time and my minor suggestion is that it's too much tortilla, not enough filling. But the fish tasted great. Will definitely add this to my east side go-to restaurants.
(4)Kyle C.
Went here for a birthday dinner, great classic food, nice atmosphere and the price was kinda high but overall I enjoyed it nonetheless ...
(4)Lauren S.
I was a little concerned about coming here after looking at the reviews, but the staff was prompt and beyond friendly. The food was fantastic and worth the price, in my opinion. Every member of our party very much enjoyed their food and the experience overall.
(5)Jackie P.
Loved the atmosphere, and unlike many reviewers here, we had a great server. He was very friendly and personable -- we had zero problems. Great meal! I had the French onion soup which was awesome, and a loaded baked potato. My husband had the grilled vegetable plate, which he said was tasty and I will add, the presentation was great. In-laws both enjoyed their meals fully (sirloin steak and the sea bass special). We split the ENORMOUS hot fudge sundae for dessert. Totally pleasant place to eat and interesting views of the open kitchen.
(5)Lauren R.
The deviled eggs we ordered were WAAAAAY too salty. I ended up smearing the filling on my bread, which tasted pretty good but shouldn't have been necessary. I will say that my walleye was perfectly cooked and very tasty, but the risotto it was served over was a gloppy mess. Overall, for the price we paid for dinner I would expect much better. Our waiter was very pleasant but the staff had a habit of congregating around the bar and loudly discussing their personal lives - one waitress in particular's voice I was pretty sick of by the time the check came. In some restaurants I wouldn't have cared but it always annoys me in more up-scale places.
(2)D S.
My husband and I went here for a Father's Day brunch. Pros: The decor was lovely. And the waiter was attentive.... Negatives: Pricey. We paid over $70 for 2 people for brunch. (1 app, soup and 2 entrees, no alcohol). Food was bland, not original or impressive. Very Boring. Small portions for the price. And worst of all - my husband got food poisoning right after eating there!!!!
(1)E D.
It was Saturday night when I decide to have a dinner at this restaurant I did the reservation and we arrive some time behind but even though they greet us nicely and they seated us in good position as the table was near to the bar .we enjoy the life band music. The service was excellent and proficiently with all aspect I like the menu easy there is no too many food item so you can pick your choice easily really I love this kind of menus but they do not have a kids menus do my kids did not like that We had grilled artichk as appetizer it was so nice then the chicken taco it serve as kids food they love it The soup is tasty and perfect it really remind me the original French onion The salad with crispy onion ring on top and the dressing on it was good The entree even it is not a fish restaurant but it was perfect salmon cooked with generous piece that I eat it all. I was really full and resist the water offer of the dessert or even a cup of coffee It was my first visit but definitely would not be the last
(5)Madeline R.
I am absolutely shocked by the negative reviews on here. I went with my family on Christmas Eve and we agreed it was the best meal we've had at a Cleveland restaurant in a long time. I made a reservation a few days in advance so we were shown right to our table. The atmosphere is comfortable but classy- well-lit, a reasonable noise level, and framed photographs of Cleveland landmarks adorning the walls. The table was a bit tight, but not too uncomfortable. We ordered three appetizers: crab crake crisp (small serving but good), jumbo gulf shrimp (delicious!) and bruschetta (not a fan of artichokes, so can't comment on this one). We also ordered a couple bottles of red wine (Malbec) for the table, on the recommendation of our waitress, who was friendly but not outstanding. For my entree, I ordered the cedar plank salmon, which was fantastic- very flavorful and cooked to perfection. It came with crispy golden french fries and out-of-this-world coleslaw. My dad even ordered his own side of coleslaw with his filet mignon because he (a coleslaw superfan) said it was the best he's ever tasted. My family also enjoyed their entrees- another salmon, a couple steaks and a burger. Overall, the meal was pricey but worth it. We agreed the food was excellent and can't wait to go back and try more dishes. Give Cedar Creek Grille a shot!!
(5)Eileen C.
Although the food was very nice, the hostess gave us a difficult time with bringing in a blind gentleman with a service dog. She not only berated us with "is that REALLY a service dog" but would not put us in the main dining room but designated the five of us to an inconspicuous spot away from everyone. This restaurant should read the A.D.A. rules very carefully as they are prone to a big fine in the future. Our bill was over $200 so we were good customers but the inquisition really ruined what was to be a very nice gettogether for us. I would not recommend this restaurant to others under the circumstances.
(3)Cheryl G.
We were very excited when we heard from some friends that Cedar Creek was opening up just down the street from our house. This space at La Place has been filled with mediocre restaurants for the longest time (Melange, anyone?), and this sounded like a restaurant that would be good for the area. We drove past one day and saw that the restaurant appeared to be open for business. So, we decided to see if this place was what we had imagined it would be, and tried to go there that evening for dinner. Once we walked in the door that evening, we were very arrogantly greeted by a manager. The restaurant was packed, so I asked how long of a wait there would be for three people (my husband, my son, and myself). He then asked if we had an invitation. I told him I didn't know what he was talking about, and that the restaurant appeared to be open to the public from the outside. He said that the restaurant was open that evening to "friends and family" only. Please note... there was no signage stating they were closed to the public on the doors or windows outside of the restaurant, and when we had called earlier in the day (twice, I might add) to see what the attire was and if they accepted reservations, there was no mention of that evening being "invitation only". The manager was extremely short with us and did not even bother to tell us when the restaurant would be open to the public. More than a little disappointed, we left. Not exactly a great first impression. A few nights later, we tried again. The decor of the restaurant is gorgeous. Very classy, indeed. However, seating arrangement and the layout of the booths is a bit awkward. Our server was very good, but the quality of the food was lacking. My husband ordered the steak tacos and didn't even bother to finish them, as he said they had no taste to them. My son ordered a burger with fries and found it to just be average. I ordered a salad, which was pretty good. My husband and son both ordered the french onion soup, which they enjoyed. We had mentioned to a different manager on our second visit the negative experience we had had the first time. He apologized for the incident and graciously paid for our dinner, which we appreciated. While the service provided by the wait staff was very good, some of the management staff need an ego-check. Complimentary valet parking is available. Overall, we won't be returning anytime soon. There are so many better options in this area that you can't even justify coming here... simple as that.
(2)Vrere B.
Was here aout 3 weeks ago on a Friday night. Love the drink choices; the specialty drinks come in old fashioned jars. I enjoyed the Caesar Salad and Lobster Bisque. I like the atmosphere; great place to visit after work with friends. I'm sure once it warms up, people will sit in the outer area. The place is very cleaned up; it used to be Melange and I didn't enjoy going in there because it was so cramped for no reason.
(4)Jeanne S.
My teenage son and I decided to have dinner out and his choice was this restaurant. We had previously dined here and I said I'd never go back as it was overpriced, poor service, and the food was terrible. This visit, however, was nothing short of outstanding. Chris, our waiter, was articulate, very knowledgable about the menu, and seemed to perfectly time his checkins with us. My son had the veal meatballs to start. They were gone in 1 minute and he loved them. I had a Caesar salad. Very safe option, tasty, but I wish it had had croutons instead of salty bread wafers. For dinner my son had the rainbow trout and I had the petite filet dinner with Bernaise. Son loved the trout, very flavorful. My filet was mid-well instead of medium, but the flavor was there so I didn't haggle about that. Overall a great dining experience. If I had to make a recommendation to the restaurant, try to seat people further from the live music. The artist was great and we enjoyed listening to him, but I don't enjoy shouting to have a conversation with the person I'm dining with. Have the tables much further away from the music or just don't seat people in those nearest the action.
(5)Rob S.
I would return here with the wife or a buddy and eat at the bar...we got tucked in the corner...cramped 6 top...food ...sirloin steak best steak for 20 around...coleslaw great...deviled eggs are almost as good as my father in laws....shrimp taco app good..no one complained about the food but our Kardashian wanna be waitress must of went tanning and got her teeth whitened between our salads and meal...and after our meal but before our dessert...they actually brought us two desserts to apologize for the wait but would of preferred she told us it was going to be a delay...chop house salad is great too....the wait staff comes off with an attitude and a bit of sarcasm...I pounded my first beer and second (I had to paint a closet and literally jumped out of the shower and into the car) so I was parched...she looked at me and said. 'Really..already..) and rolled her eyes....that's what the wife wants to hear...all and all reasonable price ...we ate like Romans for $300...that's for six of us...but service looked superior at the bar....and there was a lot of single women there eating in groups and at bar for those 30 and over trollers...I will go back...one more time thus year..
(3)Marty C.
Been there twice in the past two weeks! Decor and light ing and are welcoming and presents an classy atmosphere. Food is quite good and prices make this an excellent value. On the first visit, we each had a soup appetizer. Both the mushroom soup and lobster bisque were outstanding. I had the salmon which was terrific. My wife had an oversized burger, which was very good but not outstanding. The cold slaw was too "oniony" the first time but was much better the second time. Deserts were also terrific.Service was extremely attentive. I think the reception area, bus boys and kitchen were overwhelmed because the restaurant was packed the entire time we were there. Patrons walking in had to be turned away because they din not have reservations. Even every chair at the bar was used to serve dinner. On the second visit, we took our adult children. Couldn't get a reservation but was able to walk in and get a table. Once again, the soups were incredible and the waiter was extremely attentive, checking with our table many times!. One daughter had a salad, which was just a standard salad. My other daughter had the delicious salmon. I had the burger , again very good, and my wife had the daily fish special, which was special! Our table ordered the two deserts, both very good. This time the reception was calm and bus boys were properly staffed. We love Burntwood in Solon and this restaurant a bit better! Overall a terrific value!
(5)J P T.
Sunday brunch was terrific. Christiana was a service pro, checking on us without interrupting with needless questions. Great Pinot Grigio with Eggs Benedict. We will be making this one of our favorites. One of the best record in a city crying for upscale restaurants.
(4)Kara K.
i wish i could give this restaurant no stars. The food is absolutely vile. I had the grill salad which was iceberg lettuce, bottled ranch dressing and some weird tomato dressing. Then, i had french onion soup. It tasted like canned soup - well actually worse than that. It was cold and gross. Then, I ordered the smoked salmon appetizer. It looked and tasted like canned salmon. It was so fishy and smelly - i question if it was even salmon.. I felt sick from the smell of it and I still have aftertaste in my mouth from just only one bite. My stomach hurts. Oh and the bread the sent to the table was stale. They did let me send back the salmon - thank goodness. The service was okay - just mediocre. I really don't mind expensive restaurants when the food is great. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this place.
(1)Elaine N.
We visited this place because all the other restaurants around the area were packed. There was no wait and were immediately seated. The environment of the restaurant is kinda upscale and classy. I had the salmon burger and my boyfriend had the brunch special, steak and eggs. The salmon burger was cooked perfect, the buns were crispy and had a little buttery taste to it. My boyfriend said the steak was cooked perfectly and they even cut it up for you. Our bill was not bad for an upscale restaurant (around $30). The staff was professional, but also friendly at the same time.
(4)Jeffrey M.
Possibly the poorest and most insulting service my family and I have ever received. Our waiter took 15 minutes to come over after we sat down, took another 15 to bring us our drinks, and then another 30 for our food. But the worst problem was we ordered two appetizers and specifically told them to space them out so we didn't get our entrées on top of the appetizers. But not only did the entrées come first, but the appetizers never came. We asked for the manager and when she came over she stared us down like we were disrupting her night. They comped the meal (which also was extremely underwhelming - and they never brought the appetizers), but we will NEVER go back. Save yourselves the aggravation and do not go there.
(1)Jeff D.
The ambiance is worth 5 stars, and the service is excellent. The Menu could have more non-meat entrees on it. If you want a nice dining experience this is the place.
(4)Allison B.
My experience at Cedar Creek was awful. I was so disappointed that I created a Yelp account just to write this review. If it was possible not to give any stars I would. The service was terrible and the food was mediocre at best. We were seated without incident but waited 10 minutes before a server came to our table and offered water. When we asked to speak to a manager it became quite clear why the service was so poor. She simply shrugged and called over another server to take our drink and food orders. There are several high quality restaurants in this area. Please do not waste your time or money at this establishment. I definitely will not be returning.
(1)Jenna F.
Cedar Creek Grill is a favorite of mine. I travel to Cleveland on business and every time I'm here it's definitely a must to visit this place! They have a great wine and food selection and the staff is always friendly. I highly recommend checking this place out!
(5)Ray S.
Plusses - many: excellent service, attentive and quick. Fine food - great filet, ribs, tuna nicoise, appetizers veal meatballs and grilled artichokes, recommended by server and very good. Huge negative - exceptionally NOISY. Round 1 of conversation with the front - "we are a very busy and vibrant restaurant" - bully! - "and no you can't sit in that empty room (terrace) over there." Round 2 - "you know, noise level can be one of the ways people judge restaurants now." "OK, you can sit in the terrace." Wonderful! Had it to ourselves, enjoyed a great conversation with friends. We really had come close to bailing and going elsewhere. This did happen with no smiles or pleasantries at all, but it did happen. Thanks for that! Realized that this place is a legacy of an old favorite of ours - Lindey's in Columbus, where the atmosphere was always welcoming, from the owner all the way down the line. A better grasp of those qualities, plus noise control, would make this place really top-notch.
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