Horrible service can't compensate for a good menu! These guys need to train people before letting them wait on tables. Wrong glasses for wine, no silverwear, no plates for appetizer... Not to mention the editor was not able to open the bottle of wine and had to ask for help! I don't think I will go here again. There are a lot of good fish restaurants in the area to choose from, fish Market needs to put their act together.
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Mike D.
Believe it or not this place actually has a very good Thanksgiving dinner special. It comes with delicious turkey and all the trimmings including one of their amazing desserts. I've eaten here a number of times before and the meals are always quite reliably good.
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Ryan Z.
Better than I expected! I hadn't been to a Mitchell's in a while. I had subconsciously grouped it together with McCormick's and Bonefish as middle of the road seafood chains. I was wrong. We had a 30 person private dinner here last week and the food was much better than I anticipated. I had the wild salmon cooked on a cedar plank --- it was fantastic, fresh, and cooked to a perfect medium temperature. Most of my group had the Chilean sea bass and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Best of all, our two waitresses were on point all night long. They put up with our boisterous group and always seemed to be there when you needed something without being overly intrusive. Great job!
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Britney G.
Used to go to happy hour here every week. Good drink specials and shrimp tacos. The Shanghai Sampler was my favorite until I'm sure me and two others got poisoning after my birthday dinner. After that I never went back. Me not returning is probably just a mind thing. Seafood is nothing to play with. Never want to get that sick again.
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Rick W.
Big night out with the girlfriend's parents and family a few weeks back. Since we had a gift card we went along. Gotta say, the service was good and the appetizers were good also. in fact i tried raw oysters here for the first time and loved them. Neither of us, though, much cared for our dinners. She had the crispy ginger salmon and i had something w/ shrimp, scallops and salmon (i think). There was nothing really awful but nothing that knocked my socks off. Her salmon was not crispy at all. Due to the fairly expensive prices i doubt we'll be back. you never know though.
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Ryan T.
A nice classy dining experience with very fresh fish. Dark comfortable atmosphere with fishing and ocean-related trappings. I tried the seared tuna and thought it was quite good. The crab cakes here are excellent, probably my second favorite crabcakes after Gulfstream in California. My girlfriend got the special tilapia once with mushroom risotto and she raved about the risotto. It is a special the waiter said they had maybe once a month.
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Ben T.
Decent restaurant, mostly fish on the menu and I LOVE seafood. Very expensive for what it is though. Had the trout entree with grean beans and scallion mashed potatoes, very good tasting but the fish was a little over-cooked. Wouldn't recommend it unless you have NO WHERE ELSE to go.
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Tom D.
This place has plenty of parking - can be a bit tricky to find if you are from out of town, but once inside - there will be plenty of seats and great food selections. Remember - it' a fish place - so don't order steak - not that it wouldn't be good, but the fish was AWESOME! The selection and price were both good, the service was a bit on the lam side, but overall we received what we ordered and it was darn good at that.
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Jane F.
I absolutely LOVE Mitchell's! Everything here is awesome. The food, drinks, service...all fantastic. I'm kind of surprised to read poor reviews for this place, because every time I've been to Mitchell's I've had a great experience. The staff has always been friendly, courteous and accommodating. My favorite dishes here: Alaskin king crab legs (obvs), the clam chowder, jumbo shrimp cocktail, calamari, house salad, cedar plank salmon and the tuna....it's some of the best seafood I've ever had.
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Stephanie W.
I lived in Columbus when Cameron Mitchell still owned the Fish Market and it was fantastic. I'm a seafood-lover and I trusted that even after the sale of the chain they could still maintain the quality of food. I was foolish to think so. I've had two terrible meals there in the past month. I wants to give them more than one chance, but that was yet another mistake on my part. The food reminds me of an Applebee's or some godawful chain that simply nukes pre-made meals. I don't know if that's what they're doing, but that's how it tastes. My meals were bland, poorly cooked and sparse in terms of the actual fish/seafood on the plate. My husband's entree was just as dismal. Cameron, you are greatly missed. Hopefully, the Woodmere location will close down soon, so a real restaurant can take its place.
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Todd F.
This is my first post probably ever. Today is my parents' 43rd wedding anniversary and they are supposed to eat at Mitchells'. I wanted to do something special and buy them dinner so I called to give them my credit card information. Not only did they refuse to take my credit card over the phone, but they also refused to send me a credit card authorization form to sign to allow me to purchase the dinner. This is a chain operated by Landry's not some mom and pop restaurant without the capability to handle such a simple and reasonable request. CLASSLESS.
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Julie D.
We had made reservations ahead of time to avoid the wait and when we got seated we were disappointed! They put us in a corner that was definitely meant for a 4-5 top table and we had 7 people in our party so it was a bit crowded and awkward. When we got our initial server, it seemed like he was more attentive to the party of 2 next to us compared to my party of 7. I had to call him over to my table just to get a drink order in because he rushed away from my table right after I ordered a couple of appetizers. Later when we got moved to a more comfortable seating, we got a new server. She was awesome! The service here was great and attentive. She was busy so we understand that there may be a little wait for some things, but with good company we didn't pay much attention to it. The food on the other hand... It was delicious but would of been better if it was served warm rather than cold. We had to make some changes with the soup because their lobster bisque was very bitter and bland. Horrible combination if you ask me. The New England Clam Chowder was amazing! It was chunky so you know you got what you paid for. The entrees were served simultaneously but was upsetting because 5 out of 7 of our guests were highly disappointed on the taste of everything and 7 out of 7 were disappointed on the temperature of our meals. Some lacked seasoning so the taste was very bland. Some had an over abundance of butter so you couldn't taste anything but that. The mashed potatoes were delicious and rich in flavor and served warm! The twin lobsters with the sides were cold along with the asparagus. Overall, service is great, drinks are great, but food would of been great as well if it was served warm rather than cold.
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Debra V.
Attended a ladies luncheon of 32. Was held in the back dining room facing the interior of Eton Mall. Wonderful service, from working with the assistant manager to the waiters. Started with the best New England clam chowder ever. Had choice entree of Asian shrimp chopped salad, Trout with mashed potatoes and veggies, or Jerk chicken with mango salsa on beans and rice. Comments were all very good. Dessert was a platter of the prettiest decorated spring themed cookies that were carried in. Program was a fashion show by a boutique in the mall. A very nice and fun afternoon. Thank you, Mitchell's!
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Kerry K.
My wife and I took my parents out to dinner to calibrate my Moms birthday. We had the Brie appetizer it was very good. My Mom had the twin lobster tails, I had the yellow fin tuna, my Dad had the ginger salmon and my Wife had the Scallops. Everything came out temperature hot and cooked correctly. It was all very good and fresh tasting. For desert I has the key lime pie, my Dad had mango sorbet, my Mom had the shark fin desert. The deserts was also very good. I would recommend this Resturant if you like fish as there are several differs way to have your fish cooked.
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Rob F.
I have only been here for lunch. The food is reasonably priced and the service was decent. I usually get the fish and chips which are always good. We go here for lunch every once in awhile and everyone at works seems to like their food as well. I would recommend this place, at least for lunch. I will eventually get over there for dinner but the area it is in is a cluster when it comes to traffic and I try to avoid it as much as I can. So, if I have one major criticism, it is the location, which really isn't their fault. I just hate it over there.
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Mark P.
Here's the thing. My wife and I would go to Mitchell's about once a week. It would be a quick happy hour dinner then a movie. We eventually started going elsewhere to try something different. Not to long ago we decided to go back. In between there I believe the management had changed. Typically during happy hour we would get the fish tacos which were pretty good and crazy cheap. Other than that it's normally an overpriced piece of fish that usually is pretty good along with a nice atmosphere. Not too long ago I would have given them 5 stars but based on the bad service recently, lower quality food, and newly smaller portion sizes I'm being generous and giving them 3/5. When a higher priced establishment cannot accommodate you by serving you from their bar menu when they carry all of the same items normally I feel like that's a problem. I am not asking you for the happy hour price, I am just asking for the same items I normally get because I like them. Charge me triple! I don't care. On top of that there is a person there who relentlessly places a reserved sign on the booth tables in the BAR! Yes, in the bar. When you can make reservations at a restaurant with tons of seating I wouldn't imagine I would want to be seated in the bar. Also when I show up at 6:00 p.m. on a Friday and the place is mostly empty and the bar is where I'd like to sit I shouldn't have to deal with a reserved sign along with a snotty comment by my server asking if we're going to be eating dinner. I'd prefer a nicer booth and not being crammed into a small booth, sitting on a bar stool or at a high top table. Sorry, I may be a little disgruntled but for the price you will pay here you shouldn't be treated this way especially if you come here often enough and keep coming back with this type of service.
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Brian G.
Good middle of the road chain seafood restaurant. We didn't stretch their skills tonight as we both chose the British Fish and Chips. Not up to British standards (of course) but good, decent portion and worth trying. The service was great, and the quiet ambience (early dinner - around 5pm) was just right to enable us to chill after a stressful day of making funeral arrangements :( Didn't really care for the apple martini at all, but the Chardonnay was decent.
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Tiffany M.
To sum it all up: don't eat here. Seat yourselves because the hostesses are busy---talking to each other. If you do decide to eat here, get sangria. It was the only really good thing at the table. Only order lettuce wraps if you want hard, dry chicken breast chopped and thrown on top of lettuce with noodles and peanuts. Disappointment. Buuuut not more disappointing than the Tuna Poke tacos. Not quality sushi grade tuna...basically just chopped chunks of the tuna they serve for dinner. Yuk! Ok let's just order soup. Can't go wrong there! Wrong! I think the gumbo was out of a can. A really old can, bc it reaked of funky seafood. No thanks. Ok last try. Jerk tilapia. Only get this if you want a really expensive piece of mini tilapia, lightly seasoned and not jerk. Complete with cold veggies. The waiter was nice though. See you again NEVER, Mitchell's!
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Judy P.
I have eaten at Mitchell's in the past and it has always been a good experience, now fast forward a year. Last Sunday evening 5 p.m. Mostly empty tables, if they had been busy I might have understood the poor service but no explanation about the food. We ordered two appetizer - Crab cake and some shrimp mixture served with thin tortilla chips, the crab cake was decent, the shrimp dish was awful, tiny shrimp with a very watery mixture of soggy cucumbers, maybe canned corn and I'm not sure what else but it was not good at all. The bread was good, wedge salad and house salad were also good. The Lobster bisque was awful it looked like someone pour a can of Campbell's soup into the bowl it had an artificial taste and couldn't find any pieces of lobster and on top of that it wasn't even warm. The waitress removed it and took it off Our bill. The fish platter which our friend got was tasty she said but the bottom of her plate was so greasy, our mother Guest got a crusted fish I believe itnwas the trout he said it was just ok, mashed Redskins were not even lukewarm, he did not eat them. Planked salmon was good, steamed veggies were decent, while eating our salads the server came over asked if we were done of Course we weren't she came to our table twice during the entire meal. 3 of us ordered coffee and none of us were give spoons not was our coffee ever refilled during or after dinner. More Tables began filling up but it wasn't busy. Just our opinion that Mitchell's has gone down a lot since our last visit and with so many competitors we will go elsewhere when in the mood for fish. The outdoor area was beautiful with the flowers and fountains, but that's not enough to keep customers coming back.
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Christine G.
Went here for a group dinner and had our own room off to the side since there was AV involved. Our room sat about 10 of us and we had a preset menu. The salad was meh, seemed to be out of a bag and underwhelming. I had the chilean sea bass for dinner with vegetables and mashed potatoes. The entire dish was delicious and generous on the portion size. The potatoes still had the skins in them and maybe had some garlic, but were delicious. I'm not sure what the fish was cooked in, but it was delicious. For dessert, I had the 'mini' version of shark fin pie (Butter fudge ice cream, honey roasted peanuts, fudge, peanut butter, Oreo cookie crust). The mini version was still enough for two people, so I'm not sure what the regular size looks like on the menu. The other option was key lime pie, which everyone at the table thought was delicious. Probably more on the pricey side, but I didn't have to pay, which made it even better
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Sid V.
Went on a Tuesday night when the restaurant was about 75% full. Sat in the bar. Ordered the fried shrimp with mash potatoes and hush puppies. The other person has the king crab legs. Food took probably 30 minutes to come out, maybe a bit longer. Food came out tepid at best, but didn't send anything back because we didn't have time to wait another however long it would have been. The food itself was marginal at best as well. Once our food was there we were 3/4 of the way through the dinner before our server came back to check on things. As a matter of fact we saw very little of her despite the fact that the bar was lightly seated. Seventy dollar dinner and $25 tip makes for almost a $100 meal. That's a lot for Cleveland. Honestly, I would not have thought twice about that had the food been edible and the service remotely good. Unfortunately, neither was the case.
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Adam L.
I have been to this place a few times. Its actually pretty good. Its always clean. The servers are knowledgeable. The food is good. Just a few small things is why I did not give it a five out of five. When I have come here in the past it is and was always for some sort of special occassion. I became accustomed to knowing that they offer valet parking. I got to know where the valet parking spots were. This time there was no valet so I was a little confused. They also had half of their parking lot gone because something is being built there. Not a big deal. One of the other small issues I had at least was the menu. This is a seafood restaurant. So their menu is obviously going to be seafood. They also have steak and chicken dishes. They only had two chicken dishes. Both were kind of heavy dishes with some sort of garlic or butter sauce or a friend chicken breast. Neither was very appealing or healthy. I know its a sea food place but usually they have about four chicken dishes that range from chicken with a light sauce to fried with heavy. I had to basically pick the lesser of two evils. It was still good though. I might recommend having a few more chicken dishes. I seem to remember them having a lighter fare chicken dish. Wonder what happened to it? The other minor issues i noticed. The foods came at different times. Not like they walked back over to the window to grab it. Like half of it was not done cooking yet time. So some people were eating their meals for like five minutes or more before the rest of the tables food came. I thought it was common practice for a cook to look at the ticket decide what takes the longest, start that first. then add the others in as they need so everything gets done at the same time. Guess not here. finally we had a family member with a birthday. It was not clear at all whether the desserts we were being told about were for one person, or for everyone as a birthday dessert. It was actually just for one person. Management might want to train their servers a little better on that. Otherwise its a great place. I recommend it.
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Jennifer B.
I loe love love this place. I usualy stop in at least once a visit...and with so many nice places to eat in the Cleveland area, that is really saying something. The outdoor seating is nice with a fountain blocking out parking lot noises. The food is outstanding...I've never ordered something I didnt like. The prices are in line with any high end resturant but not overpriced for seafood IMO.
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Jenna H.
I have been wanting to try Mitchell's for a while now and finally got the chance. Twin lobster tails for $22? No brainer! Worth every penny-- even for the original price ($28.99) Our server was super nice and attentive. We started with the calamari, which was good but a tad greasier than I prefer. The atmosphere is nice and they have a cute patio for outdoor seating. I like the location of Mitchell's and that I can also squeeze in a trip to Trader Joes or Wholefoods before/ after dining. The only thing negative I can say about it is that it's a tad more on the chain restaurant side than I prefer.
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Terry G.
Food was great! Scallops were fresh and cooked perfectly considering I had them blackend. So easy to over cook. Only complaint was on charge on McCallan 12 on the rocks, $19, yikes! What do they charge for 18. Nearby competitors only charge 15 tops.
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E D.
Such a sad night out. Been eagerly awaiting my return to Mitchell's where I've always had great food but tonight was, well, sad. I previously would have put them at a 4 or 5 and tonight the pineapple martini and the spinach salad saved the meal and raised them from a 1 to a 2 stars. I had the wild salmon on a cedar plank w grilled veggies. First time the salmon was cold and uncooked in the middle so it went back. I normally enjoy salmon medium but raw is not medium. Also the seasoning was off and not very complimentary. I often have at the salmon here but this time was a huge mistake disappointment. This would not cause me a return visit and with the great options of restaurants in Cleveland I may not return. The highlight was the delish pineapple martini (who knew!) and a super fresh spinach with goat cheese, green apple salad tossed in a maple vinaigrette. Yum. I think the kitchen was not doing well on this night. The couple at the next table had to send their meal back to the kitchen 3-times. Yep, 3-times. So for a $45 meal this was a painful night.
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James H.
I've been here several times and usually very good. A bit overpriced, but very good. I'm a big fan of fish and chips, but don't really care for it here, been getting the Shanghai style Sea Bass, Cod or Salmon. I recently switched to Crispy Ginger preparation, so good with the Salmon. My wife got the Seafood Trio, disappointing to say the least. $35.00 for a Lobster tail and a few crab legs that were quite small. I wanted to make her walk home, not only because so pricey and so little food, nothing left for me to finish. Anyway, still our favorite spot, but if you're hungry don't get the Seafood Trio, go to Pickle Bills for that.
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Barnett E.
Good service. Excellent seafood. Prepared to perfection. Nice atmosphere, but a bit on the loud side at times. Good selection of fish and very fresh. Always a nice night out!
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Cosmos H.
This is not what I expected a high end chain would be. I had to return my entree to the kitchen as it was served cold. My partners entree was bland as well. The only part of the meal that was satisfactory was the dessert. For the money we paid we received disappointment. The manager was not helpful and was dressed poorly.
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Hamilton A.
To say it in a few phrases: long wait for food to be served waiter did not refresh the water waiter did not ask if everything was OK until we were finished waiter did not give options, until I asked what they offered all in all - I believe it was not worth my time (the manager was informed of the long wait and did not offer anything but "sorry")
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Dorothy M.
We went to this restaurant with a group for their advertised Christmas turkey dinner, fixed price for three courses. The turkey (only white meat served) was tasteless and so were the gravy and the stuffing. The turkey tasted like it was the "pressed" kind. We could have had a diner-made hot turkey sandwich that tastes better. The mashed potatoes were mediocre. What a scam at $28 a pop! This is a fish restaurant and clearly they should stick to fish instead of luring unsuspecting patrons on Christmas for turkey.
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Jennifer L.
This is always one of my favorite seafood restaurants. Their menu changes daily, and they have excellent raw oysters! They have their oyster bar happy hour on Wednesdays for only $1 each! What a deal! They used to have this pasta called Pasta Diane I believe that had shrimp and spinach in it, and it was absolutely divine! They took it off the menu, but if you ask for it... They will still make it! That's service!!! My brother ordered their tuna steak and ordered it raw because he loves sushi, so it came out seared on each side. He loved it! It was definitely fresh and sushi grade tuna! They also have an excellent happy hour at the bar! Definitely one of the best seafood places on this side of town!
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Jeff B.
meh, very average everything. scallops I had were like crunching on sand, with little flavor. the salmon was cooked way to long, but the shrimp were good, just not a lot of flavor. for a 25$ plate I could do much better at other locations, like Pacific East or Paladar. I suppose I would give happy hour a try. my mom said this was an old people place, I kind of agree. The calamari was decent. Basically, everything was mediocre.
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Chuck W.
Lets start with two things. One, Mitchell's is consistently good seafood no matter what city I eat at. Mitchell's in Pittsburgh, Cleveland Ohio, Carmel Ind. These restaurants are sharply appointed with beautiful and comfortable tables and booths. There is a reception area with a host/es and comfortable upholstered benches for waiting. Inside they all have a very ample and well appointed bar area. There a many seats at a U shaped bar, with some high-tops and 2 and 4 person booths. When alone I will usually eat in the bar area. The service is very good in this section, but it usually good all through the restaurant. As I recall they all have a private separated room for large parties. Two, really, let's start with a Martini, say Grey Goose up with blue cheese stuffed olives. Okay, now I'm ready to eat. I always enjoy a version of their very fresh and very good Ahi Tuna appetizer. This time served with Sushi rice, ponzu and apricot ale sauce including pickled ginger and nicely hot and tasteful wasabi. This is outstanding Tuna, seared very rare. My other favorite appetizer here is the clam chowder. This chowder is so very thick, rich and clammy. Soooo good. A loaf of warm sourdough bread is served with fresh butter. Enjoy as you see fit. I will say that I try to take it easy on the bread, but my gosh, it is really good sourdough. For my entree I have probably two strong favorites. First and perhaps at the top is the Chilean Sea Bass, served Shang Hai Style, which is steamed with ginger and scallions, served with sticky rice, spinach and rice wine soy sauce. This dish so outstanding. First if you love the buttery soft texture of the sea bass, and you'll love it with this preparation. My other outstanding favorite is the Cedar Plank Salmon, preparation is balsamic glazed and oven roasted, with delicious, mouth watering grilled zucchini and peppers,sun-dried tomato pesto and goat cheese. This combinations works so well. I find this to be just an outstanding meal. Mitchell's has several deserts, but by the time I get there I usually pass. But I have tried and recommend the "Shark Fin" Pie, which is butter fudge ice cream, honey roasted peanuts, fudge,peanut butter, with Oreo cookie crust. I also enjoy what they call their Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake. But my favorite is the Key Lime Pie which comes with a Macadamia nut crust. I love the lime, and the the stronger the lime flavor the better. I would suggest that anyone who enjoys seafood will enjoy a meal here.
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Eric W.
So... dinner in the Land of Bland. Where ya gonna go? Let's face it. In this neck of the woods, it's mostly chains. Your job, should you choose to accept it: suck it up and pick the best of 'em. One could do a lot worse than Mitchell's. What the place lacks in personality it makes up for in fresh seafood and cheerful service. We had reserved a private room for our party of eight, and were not disappointed by the abundance of hot, crusty bread, large wine menu, and pleasant wait staff -- which included a woman who seemed to be one of the managers, helping out with a smile. We started with the calamari and artichoke dip served with tortilla chips. I indulged in a Columbus Pale Ale and copious amounts of bread and butter (too much, likely) before diving into the Shang Hai Seafood Sampler, a cornucopia consisting of fresh Atlantic salmon, scallops, shrimp, sticky rice, sesame spinach and rice wine soy sauce. Presentation was excellent and the sauce added a delightful gingery kick to the proceedings. Even our three year old was entranced by the clash of flavors. All in all, a nice dining experience for a chain in an upscale mall in suburban Ohio. As much as I don't like to let my Brooklyn/New York food snob side show, sometimes it's hard not to judge places like this -- there's just so little that's distinctive about them. But when a place like Mitchell's impresses on the level of its cuisine alone, that's something worth putting prejudices aside for.
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N W.
To start, I normally love Cameron Mitchell's restaurants. That said, the experience on this particular night, for my party of 5 was pretty underwhelming. This was unfortunate because my group was entertaining a potential new client from out of town. A combination of Slow service, mediocre food, and lack luster service all played a roll in my rating. . I will say that the wedge salad was pretty good and was the highlight of the meal. Anyone can have a bad night so I will go back to Mitchell's but I will be on he look out for signs of a repeat performance.
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Terrence B.
The service was horrible from the start to the finish line. The food was bland and basic. I thought this would be a mature and advanced Red Lobster, but we should have went to Red Lobster and save half our money w/ better experience.
Happy Hour here is decent although not all their appetizers are half off. I opted for the Magic Hat #9 beer and an order of half off cocktail shrimp. The shrimp come out on a bed of ice, 1/2 lb size, and with 2 dipping sauces (both really tasty) along with horseradish. The shrimp themselves can come with or without Old Bay Seasoning, I chose with. The seasoning complimented wonderfully with my beer making me one happy man. Although I was only there to drop off my wife so she can have a girls night dinner, my short experience will have me back just for some beer and shrimp. Wife told me her dinner was solid 3 stars maybe 4 but she was already 5 glasses of wine into it so I'll keep myself from judging until I get in for a dining experience.
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John T.
I went here with a friend for dinner. The restaurant and bar is nicely decorated and we were pleased to see the wide selection of fish and lobster on display. The menu had a wide variety of dishes. We were really looking forward to a great dinner. The service was friendly but our server couldn't really explain the dishes or tell us much about the different selections of fish. I selected the Hoisin Glazed Yellowfin Tuna and my friend selected the Chilean Sea Bass. Both of our dishes were just so-so. The quality of the fish was decent but the overall dish was bland and lacked flavor. The sticky rice was just plain old white rice. It was a real let down. What really turned us off was seeing a waitress showing a little kid one of the lobsters. The waitress put a napkin on the floor, then plucked out a lobster and set it on the napkin so that the kid could see it crawly around. Then she picks it back up and puts it back into the tank! I would think health regulations would prohibit this kind of thing, but I guess not. Finally, If you are still thinking about visiting this restaurant, try to go during the off-peak hours as this place gets uncomfortably crowded and loud.
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Miss M.
I had lunch here on Black Friday and I had an amazing piece of Chilean sea bass cooked in their Asian style with rice and wilted spinach and Asian sauce. The sea bass was like butter and it just melted in your mouth. My lunch party shared desserts and their creme brulee was just heavenly. The server was attentive and I had a good time.
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Lori P.
Haven't been here for a while. Previous meals always good. This time, bad. It took an excessive time for the main course to come out and they were inedible. The portions were small for the price, vegetables cold and raw, and the salmon over salted and undercooked (and forgot the hoisin sauce). This salmon was sent back and the replacement just a little better. Scales were left on the walleye that was undercooked. The skin was not crisp on either fish. The salads were good and mussel appetizer tasty, although I have never seen such small mussels. We were told that the entire kitchen staff was new. Even the manager was new to the company. Got to get it back together. It was one of the worst meals I have had since moving to Ohio. The manager was very apologetic and gave us coupons to come back, but who knows if we will.
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Lizi C.
4 stars for the happy hour; however, I can't speak for the restaurant dining experience. Happy hour consisted of: $3-4 dollar draft beers. Most of the appetizers were half off. We tried the artichoke dip which was served with tortilla chips (super rich and creamy), shrimp cocktail (perfectly steamed shrimp served over ice with cocktail sauce), Asian shrimp (these were deep fried and had an sweet glaze and served with rice and small cucumber salad), crab cake (perfectly pan fried with tasty tartar sauce). No complaints from me. Just glancing at the menu, the entrees seemed a little pricey. I think most of the fish entrees were between $25-30. The quality of the seafood in the appetizers was excellent, so I imagine the entrees would be similar. The service was polite and the appetizers and drinks came out pretty quick and our server was kind enough to split the checks.
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Andrew V.
For a Midwest chain seafood restaurant, Mitchell's has "good" seafood. I recently ate here for Happy Hour and wasn't too amazed by anything, but it is consistently good. They have very good happy hour prices on small plates, most $5, and drinks. I did enjoy the blackened fish tacos, and ended up ordering the codwich sliders and another item off the full menu in addition. Like most Midwest chain seafood/steak restaurants their happy hour menu is mostly fried food... Although I do enjoy me some fried food I wish they has some more fresh/healthy small plate options. Their fish does taste fresh and I do like that they have items out in a chill case for you to view as you are being seated. You can also order raw fish from the counter to take home. Inside the restaurant is slightly run down and I would rate the service at a B-. I likely will only return here if I want to go somewhere nearby by house for dinner, or for lunch/happy hour. If you are looking to try I suggest trying their happy hour and splitting and entree with a friend.
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SunnyAndLeonard E.
Ahi tuna and you're done. We also crushed about a dozen oysters...rather nice for the rust belt. Try the shanghai and blackened preparations.
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victoria h.
decadence has its rewards! I love MFM. This place has one of the nicest staff's ever. I send clients here all the time, and they are always always happy! Bob and Herman do a fabulous job running the joint, and it really shows. Now onto the food. Freshly made to order spinach/artichoke dip with or without lump crab meat. Get it. Comes out bubbly with fresh parm and red peppers on top. Yum. Crab cakes, always tremendous. They do them well, probably one of the best around. As a favor they let me buy a few trays of the mini crab cakes uncooked, so I could take them and bake them at my parents house for Thanksgiving. HA! You thought I made those??? Seriously though, the seafood is always really great and super fresh. When they have Sturgeon, try that too. Most recently, I had something truly that I have never had before. I have been called decadent for years, and I think I know why... chef made for me a crab stuffed lobster. OMG. I hope I can add the picture, because I actually had to take one.... it was an entire lobster, stuffed with an entire maryland crab. As they brought the platter to me, other people were pointing and staring and they started to follow it... well no, but a lot of jaws dropped. there is shock and awe; shop and awe; now may I present FORK AND AWE! Good lord, it was incredible. And incredibly good!! Go there and ask if they will make it for you. Be decadent. Take the picture!
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Lucy B.
I've been here only once, and it was just OK. Not wanting to eat too much, we shared a house salad and a fish & chips (beer-battered cod, chips, hushpuppies, and coleslaw). The salad was a bit limp, and the cod wasn't outstanding nor bad, just average. They didn't do a great job of the beer batter, however -- I would say it was over-deepfried (ie, a bit burnt). The chips were average, hushpuppies weren't great, and the coleslaw was also a bit limp. The fish was not seasoned, which could be good or bad depending on your tastes. On the upside, our waitress was very nice and amenable to us sharing (both the house salad and fish & chips came out halved, on separate plates, for us, much to our surprise), though she was slow at times. Overall, a disappointing meal; I wonder if there are other items on the menu that Mitchell's does well?
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Melanie E.
My significant other and I thought this would be the perfect place for an early New Year's eve dinner. I had eaten here a few years ago but my SO had never experienced Mitchell's so we thought it would be a wonderful new experience. We were sadly disappointed. I ordered the Chef's monthly special-essentially a 'boil' of various types including a lobster tail. While it was all good, the alaskan crab had not been pre-cut causing me several cuts to my fingers while trying to extract the meat. My SO ordered one of the evening specials- a surf and turf with lobster Oscar. The first pass, both the filet and the potato were barely warm so they were sent back. When they came back, the filet was seared on the outside-but blue on the inside and totally raw and minus the lobster. So again sent back. We were assured by the manager that the kitchen would get this right. We were praying he was correct, but unfortunately he wasn't. The third pass was the worst example of a filet I had ever seen. There was fat and gristle throughout the meat and again there was no lobster. We gave up. When the manager asked what he could do to make it right-we had to request to not pay for the meal-something I feel he should have offered. He did then offer two complimentary appetizer passes for later visits, but I am not sure that we will ever return after this experience.
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Chris R.
What can I say: Great seafood! Cheap oysters and half priced appetizers on Mondays. The bar staff is excellent.
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Chris M.
People that think this place is pricey need to realize they are in Greater Cleveland and at a seafood restaurant (with fish not from the Great Lakes), of course it will be 'pricey.' A co-worker took me here for lunch and man, I'm glad I know about this place. The Ahi Tuna Wrap was amazing. Fairly large piece of tuna with this amazing spicy sauce. My only regret was the wrap not staying together. If you're used to living in a small town, you might feel sticker shock. If you're from a big city (major metropolitan area like LA, SFO, NYC, or CHI, not Cleveland) the prices aren't bad. Will definitely come here again.
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John F.
Bartender said what do you want? I asked what kind of raw oysters have you. Instead of answering, he grabs a printed menu and drops it on the bar. I read aloud to him, "ask your server for today's raw bar selection". He answers: "an east coast oyster and one west coast". With that attitude, all I could do was leave. Too bad. The Mitchell's in Covington KY had great service, and good food.
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Scott G.
This place used to be THE place to get some good fish around the Beachwood area. The blackened sea bass was off the hook. The portion size was good and the service was impeccable. You just knew that if you took anyone here, they would get a good meal. Recently it has just been an average experience. The fish that I received both times was ridiculously small for the price of the dish. I'm not sure what happened to the wait staff, but they seem to have forgotten how to take care of a table. I guess that this happens after a restaurant has been open for a long time. They become complacent. Best of luck Mitchell's. Cleveland is a very unforgiving place.
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Justin L.
I used to be a huge Mitchell's fan, but my last few experiences have caused me to make it a B-list choice. There are just better options, it seems. My last 3-4 experiences were just average. Good to very good food, and ok to slightly frustrating service. Their blackened preparation is really good. Good amount of spice with just a little sweetness and crust from the cane syrup. Tough to go wrong with this... especially good with a grouper. The rest of the menu is a little boring for the prices. Good quality seafood, but prepared in not too many exciting ways. I may give it a try again soon and see if it's back to being a 4-star experience, which it always seemed to be over the years.
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Jeff H.
Class and sophistication at reasonable prices. My partner and I celebrated our 15th anniversary here and had a delightful meal. Our seafood entrees were fresh and very well prepared. Service was congenial and attentive. The interior is handsomely appointed. This was our second visit, and we're now wondering why why we haven't been there more often. One final note: a competitor, McCormick and Schmick, is just a few miles away. M and S is quite good, but Mitchell's is better in every respect.
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Robyn T.
Mitchell's is consistently good and I find myself coming back for both lunch and dinner. Oddly enough this is where I usually go with my Grandmother and it seems that's more of a norm from surveying the rest of the clientele there. If anything I think that points out that you can count on food being good (especially for my Grandma who can be a pit picky) and the servers are patient (how many times can they explain the preparation of a fish and the options for side starches?) I'm a fan of the pecan crusted mountain trout and also of their signature wood planked salmon preparation. Salads (the spinach salad with goat cheese and granny smith apples please) or the soups are greater starters and that Shark Fin pie is worth sharing with 2 or maybe 5 people (yes it's that big!) On our last family meal here my brother's dish was lukewarm and the fish looked overcooked (not great when he's a restaurant manager himself) but they offered to remake it for him and when it was served the second time it looked wonderful. Service with a smile here folks!
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Bob O.
Second time visited, have to say this time was an improvement . My wife ordered the lobster dinner special for 29.99, great price and well prepared. Service was rather slow and unspectacular. On the servers recommendation I ordered the market burger 12.99 for an 8oz from a box frozen patty. I've had better burgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Rallys for a lot less. Fries we're over cooked and not very substantial. Beer was even stale.
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Kenneth K.
Diane and I took guests from Brazil here for lunch. The food was wonderful. We had Talapia that Diane thought the very best she has ever eaten. My Scallops were grilled perfectly. Try the Gumbo if you want a zesty treat. I could have enjoyed this slighty spicy treasure as my whole meal The service was wonderful and the waiter was very patient with the language barrier Try Mitchell's, you should not have a regret!
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Joyce W.
I've been here several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend!
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P C.
I decided to write this review because my experience at Mitchell's Fish Market was so bad that I felt I would do other people a service by telling you: save your hard-earned money for a better restaurant. I ordered the "lobster duo" - a 4oz. lobster tail that comes with lobster "pot pie". The "lobster pot pie" was -- no exaggeration -- an ordinary biscuit. The biscuit had a little slice at the top, and then they drizzled some flavorless pink sauce over it that had a couple kernels of corn in it. There was literally one small chunk of lobster meat on the pot pie. It was crud. I sort of wish I had sent it back and just cancelled my order, but I was with a group and didn't want to make a scene. But it was that bad. The lobster tail was cooked to s*** -- extremely overcooked and basically ruined. The "drawn butter" was probably corn oil with coloring. It did not taste like butter at all, and it did not have the consistency or flavor of butter. It was probably just corn oil. Disgusting. It was by far the worst seafood experience I've ever had, and I'm including my visits to Arthur Treachers. This is basically a glorified Red Lobster, but at least at Red Lobster you get fed. I ended up eating the leftovers from my fiancee's plate (fish fry) because I had just eaten a $30 appetizer and was still very hungry after my $30 "dinner". My entree was completely unfilling and unappetizing. It was pathetic. The real tragedy is that people spend their money at this place because it is in a high-end shopping plaza, but the food at Mitchell's Fish Market, based on my experience, was worse than Red Lobster's (a low-end chain seafood restaurant). Don't let them lure you in with their tall dessert cakes, though -- they suck at seafood and that is what matters. If you want dessert, go to an ice cream shop or a bakery. For others' sake, I would recommend spending your money elsewhere. I hope this place goes out of business. The only nice thing I have to say about it is that they had decent margaritas (the 1800 Margarita...it actually has alcohol in it, surprisingly...but their food was so crappy I half expected their drinks to be all filler)... The last annoyance came when they charged the wrong credit cards on a split check (between two couples...so in other words, not difficult). But they charged us our friends' bill on our card and then charged our friends our bill...so, the service is not top notch, and not even really that competent. Edited once because I think I was being unfair and harsh about the wait staff, who were polite.
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Brandee P.
I was so excited for the night we dined here but was fairly disappointed. Crab cakes were not worth it, I'd rather have gone down to Ruby Tuesday's for theirs! Nothing was extraordinarily impressive and for the prices I just felt remorseful and not satisfied with the experience.
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Kerensa B.
Very good, very pricey. I'm not really well versed in the world of fish or seafood, but I like to eat. So I am never really sure what to order at places like these. We just picked two items randomly off the menu (I had the atlantic salmon with an asian/ginger sauce, veggies & rice). The rice is really good and served in a pyramid shape. The fish was tasty too. I wasn't a big fan of the bread-cumb style coating but it was OK. At the end, when I was too full to finish, I found myself eating the rice and sauce and leaving the fish behind on the place. But that might be more a testament to my love of rice than the quality of the fish. Next time I think I'll try their 3-course meal for 19.95 (salad, entree, dessert).
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Bradley P.
The dishes were just okay. The portions were quite small, the seafood was generally overcooked, and everything was pretty bland tasting. Service was okay for us, though the table next to us seemed to be neglected and were complaining a lot. Atmosphere was okay. Being able to purchase fish fillets is a neat idea. honestly I probably could have cooked up a better meal if i had just bought the raw fish and cooked it at home. Overall, the experience was probably just short of 3 stars, but for the price they charged, I would expect at least a solid 4 stars, so due to being grossly overpriced for the portions, food quality, and service, I have to round down to a 2. Would not recommend. For okay fish, Blake's Seafood and McCormick and Schmick's are better. For some truly wonderful seafood, check out Pier W. It's a bit of a drive, but it will be one heck of a dinner experience for about the same price.
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Shawday B.
My husband and I came to visit Cleveland b/c he had some work training in the Mayfield area. We were craving some great seafood and read the reviews about this place. The service was great, scenery was nice, and food was amazing. My husband had the blackened cod with green beans and cajun rice. I had the pecan-crusted trout with garlic mashed potatoes and I substituted green beans for sauteed spinach. We also shared a bowl of lobster bisque to go along with the warm sourdough bread they brought us =)
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Jeff P.
Been twice, and it's completely unremarkable. Service the first time was good, second time was lacking. My Salmon was overcooked and absent any real flavor. I'd rather go to McCormick and Schmick's up the road.
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Dan H.
For the average Joes that we are, Mitchell's is more costly than we can afford on a regular basis, but we come here often for special occasions. We consistently have good experiences. The wait staff is friendly and responsive, and the food is delicious and fresh. I knock one star off for making wait staff cover too many tables when its busy. Still good friendly service, but not 5 star. This is not a deterrent for us, and Mitchell's remains at the top of our eat-out list.
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Deb S.
Good beer selection, friendly yet unobtrusive service. I had the crabcakes which were not the usual restaurant goo. Good seafood is hard to come by in Cleveland. This is a reasonably good choice but you'll pay for it.
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Lolita K.
Wonderful! I stopped by simply because I saw the sign for a fish market. And I am so happy that I did. The seafood is very fresh. So fresh that they even have a raw bar and a deli case stocked with all the fresh fish for you to preview. And there was no "fishy smell" that you sometimes get at fish markets. The restaurant is moderately upscale and has a very nice atmosphere. The lemonade was hand squeezed and made per order (not made in advance) and absolutely delicious! The drink menu made my mouth water with almost ever drink made with hand squeezed juices or house-made fruit infused liqueurs. I can't wait to go back. And I will definitely visit every time that I'm in town.
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Justin S.
Delicious food! came in for their wine pairing night and was impressed. The chef and servers were very knowledgeable and friendly. Really enjoyed the butternut squash ravioli, the sauce they used had me craving more after my last bite. A bit pricey but great for a date night or special occasion.
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Matt S.
Bad food. Dinner for 2...$117.00? For fried and steamed seafood. Even the fries wre bad...old stale. The salads were fine...but couldn't make up for the poor seafood...red lobster tastes with park ave prices.
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Anthony T.
I have been to Mitchell's before but in 12/29/12 it was kind of horrible. The waitress kind of ignored my table of 2. the food was not seasoned at all and when i complained the waitress was very aloof about this. I hope this was a one time event but I don't know if i will be back.
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John M.
Nice seafood, but overpriced in my opinion.
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Mary S.
From the ability to choose your fresh-filet-o-fish (and what an array there is!) to the Happy Hour prices and prix fixe menu for $29.99, there's a lot to like about Mitchell's. Supposedly fish is flown in fresh seven days/week. Portions were generous where they needed to be (the main course), and lighter on the sides - perfection! Great bread basket, too. Our party of six received excellent service. A nice stop on the Eton Collection restaurant row.
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Hilary C.
Tasty! From the grapefruit-basil martini to the seared tuna (with surprisingly efficient wasabi), everything was beautifully prepared as well as flavorful. Also tried the oysters (delicate and refreshing) as well as the lobster bisque. The lobster bisque was a bit darker and saltier than I normally like, and was a bit weak on the lobster, but still tasty. While not cheap, not outrageously expensive either. Would go back.
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Lindsey M.
Tried this place out tonight looking for some good seafood. We are new to the area and really haven't found many seafood places around. This place is overall alright. The atmosphere is pretty good. We ate outside which was nice. Service was good, knowledgeable and friendly. Now to the most important.... The food. It was just ok. Ok to where it was alright for the night but we likely will not be returning. Prices are about average for the food you are ordering. Oh also, drinks were not very good (we ordered mixed drinks), but that part was not a huge deal. Drinks are usually hit or miss anyways at most places.
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Kyle S.
Well after my first rant they sent me a gift card and i was hesitant to return but we gave it another go last nite and they did redeem themselves....except for the house salad (which was browning iceburg lettuce and some candied figs that were way sweet and kinda looked pre-chewed). My wife got the clam chowder which she said was awesome (the lobster bisque i had the first time was very good too) and she also ordered the Sam Adams beer battered fish and chips which i just finished for lunch today as left overs and it was still pretty good. My entree was the Herb Seared Swordfish steak and man was that thing good! tasty fingerling potatoes underneath with a creamed leeks sauce that was fingerling-lickin good!! Swordfish was cooked perfectly and tasted awesome. In short, depending on who may be in the kitchen, the food can be either awesome or just awful. Give it another shot, i did and was very pleased. Thanks Mitchell's!
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Amanda K.
This place gets quite busy for dinner, reservations are recommended to avoid the wait. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass cooked with their signature method which is Asian style on a bed of rice. It was Delicious! However the sauce was soaking in the rice and would make it too saucy towards the end so I had to move the rice away from the sauce at the beginning of my meal. The wild caught salmon was surprisingly not dry or fishy like most wild salmon are. It was moist and most enjoyable. I also had the clam chowder that was filled with clams! As most people may have experienced, clam chowder usually lacks the clams, this one was the exception. Not salty or greasy the clam chowder was one of the best I've had. Maybe the best I've had! This is not the quite type restaurant if you're looking for that but it has a classy atmosphere with the dim lighting etc. There is also a bar and outside seating where you can enjoy the fine weather and fountain The bathroom lighting was really dark and there were tampons, body spray, etc. for the ladies to use. Overall the food was excellent the bathrooms were clean and the service was wonderful. It is averages $20 a plate.
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Cal T.
Excellent Chilean Sea Bass!! Placed on rice mixture that was toasted and exquisite! Side of fantastic vegetable medley. Tasted my buddy's dish and whatever it was it tasted divine. Atmosphere makes you feel like you're in a tackle shop, which is probably appropriate. :)
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Andrew G.
Went with a colleague, and both of us had a decent meal. The specials looked good, but both of us went for shanghai style plain fish. And both were good. We got some oysters too, and those were ok too.
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Caroline H.
I've been here twice and I'm very pleased with the seafood there. I have ordered some of the fish dishes, very fresh and delicious. I wish I lived closer to the East side, otherwise I would totally go more often!
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Robert B.
Service continues to be a problem. Lunch service is spotty. Today it was slow and the time before it was good. Dinner service is uniformly awful. The food is good and the prices reasonable. Doesn't management realize that service is an integral part of a meal?
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Dawn K.
Good seafood, even in Ohio! We started with the seafood gumbo, which never disappoints. It's full of chunks of seafood in a yummy tomato broth. We then had the Ahi tuna appetizer. It was a bit smaller than I would've liked (only 4 pieces of tuna), but it was tasty. I had the mahi mahi, shang hei style, which is steamed and served in a rice wine soy sauce with spinach and sticky rice. Delicious. I ate the whole thing! My husband had the mahi mahi, grilled with market vegetables. He also finished his and said it was good. Definitely one of my favorite seafood places!
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Mike F.
The blue point oysters were buttery and smooth. The halibut was fresh and meaty. The halibut preparation (chutney, spinach, Parmesan risotto) was amazing. Nothing too special about the desserts, but I definitely enjoyed my meal.
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Molly L.
My husband and I were on a quest to find King Crab Legs in our area and we hit the lottery with Mitchell's! We both agree they are the freshest best tasting King Crab we've ever had. The shell breaks so easy. The lobster is off the hook as well. It's truly the only restaurant where I make that mmmm noise pretty much with every bite. Kind of embarrassing but I seriously can't help it. So frickin good! On top of that both meals are under $30!
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Joe M.
Great dinner. love the fresh fish choices they offer. I am a fan. You have to stop in. lunch or dinner.
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Amanda S.
I got the flounder stuffed with crab, the flounder was pretty good, but the crab meat inside was awesome. My date got the Shanghai Salmon with scallops and shrimp, he said his meal was very tasty but the scallops were a tad rubbery. Overall our meal was very good. We split the carrot cake for dessert and it was HUGE and delicious. Our waiter (forget his name) was also super friendly and amazing.
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Address :28601 Chagrin Blvd, Suite 700
Cleveland, OH, 44122
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Yelena M.
Horrible service can't compensate for a good menu! These guys need to train people before letting them wait on tables. Wrong glasses for wine, no silverwear, no plates for appetizer... Not to mention the editor was not able to open the bottle of wine and had to ask for help! I don't think I will go here again. There are a lot of good fish restaurants in the area to choose from, fish Market needs to put their act together.
(2)Mike D.
Believe it or not this place actually has a very good Thanksgiving dinner special. It comes with delicious turkey and all the trimmings including one of their amazing desserts. I've eaten here a number of times before and the meals are always quite reliably good.
(4)Ryan Z.
Better than I expected! I hadn't been to a Mitchell's in a while. I had subconsciously grouped it together with McCormick's and Bonefish as middle of the road seafood chains. I was wrong. We had a 30 person private dinner here last week and the food was much better than I anticipated. I had the wild salmon cooked on a cedar plank --- it was fantastic, fresh, and cooked to a perfect medium temperature. Most of my group had the Chilean sea bass and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Best of all, our two waitresses were on point all night long. They put up with our boisterous group and always seemed to be there when you needed something without being overly intrusive. Great job!
(4)Britney G.
Used to go to happy hour here every week. Good drink specials and shrimp tacos. The Shanghai Sampler was my favorite until I'm sure me and two others got poisoning after my birthday dinner. After that I never went back. Me not returning is probably just a mind thing. Seafood is nothing to play with. Never want to get that sick again.
(4)Rick W.
Big night out with the girlfriend's parents and family a few weeks back. Since we had a gift card we went along. Gotta say, the service was good and the appetizers were good also. in fact i tried raw oysters here for the first time and loved them. Neither of us, though, much cared for our dinners. She had the crispy ginger salmon and i had something w/ shrimp, scallops and salmon (i think). There was nothing really awful but nothing that knocked my socks off. Her salmon was not crispy at all. Due to the fairly expensive prices i doubt we'll be back. you never know though.
(3)Ryan T.
A nice classy dining experience with very fresh fish. Dark comfortable atmosphere with fishing and ocean-related trappings. I tried the seared tuna and thought it was quite good. The crab cakes here are excellent, probably my second favorite crabcakes after Gulfstream in California. My girlfriend got the special tilapia once with mushroom risotto and she raved about the risotto. It is a special the waiter said they had maybe once a month.
(5)Ben T.
Decent restaurant, mostly fish on the menu and I LOVE seafood. Very expensive for what it is though. Had the trout entree with grean beans and scallion mashed potatoes, very good tasting but the fish was a little over-cooked. Wouldn't recommend it unless you have NO WHERE ELSE to go.
(2)Tom D.
This place has plenty of parking - can be a bit tricky to find if you are from out of town, but once inside - there will be plenty of seats and great food selections. Remember - it' a fish place - so don't order steak - not that it wouldn't be good, but the fish was AWESOME! The selection and price were both good, the service was a bit on the lam side, but overall we received what we ordered and it was darn good at that.
(4)Jane F.
I absolutely LOVE Mitchell's! Everything here is awesome. The food, drinks, service...all fantastic. I'm kind of surprised to read poor reviews for this place, because every time I've been to Mitchell's I've had a great experience. The staff has always been friendly, courteous and accommodating. My favorite dishes here: Alaskin king crab legs (obvs), the clam chowder, jumbo shrimp cocktail, calamari, house salad, cedar plank salmon and the tuna....it's some of the best seafood I've ever had.
(5)Stephanie W.
I lived in Columbus when Cameron Mitchell still owned the Fish Market and it was fantastic. I'm a seafood-lover and I trusted that even after the sale of the chain they could still maintain the quality of food. I was foolish to think so. I've had two terrible meals there in the past month. I wants to give them more than one chance, but that was yet another mistake on my part. The food reminds me of an Applebee's or some godawful chain that simply nukes pre-made meals. I don't know if that's what they're doing, but that's how it tastes. My meals were bland, poorly cooked and sparse in terms of the actual fish/seafood on the plate. My husband's entree was just as dismal. Cameron, you are greatly missed. Hopefully, the Woodmere location will close down soon, so a real restaurant can take its place.
(1)Todd F.
This is my first post probably ever. Today is my parents' 43rd wedding anniversary and they are supposed to eat at Mitchells'. I wanted to do something special and buy them dinner so I called to give them my credit card information. Not only did they refuse to take my credit card over the phone, but they also refused to send me a credit card authorization form to sign to allow me to purchase the dinner. This is a chain operated by Landry's not some mom and pop restaurant without the capability to handle such a simple and reasonable request. CLASSLESS.
(1)Julie D.
We had made reservations ahead of time to avoid the wait and when we got seated we were disappointed! They put us in a corner that was definitely meant for a 4-5 top table and we had 7 people in our party so it was a bit crowded and awkward. When we got our initial server, it seemed like he was more attentive to the party of 2 next to us compared to my party of 7. I had to call him over to my table just to get a drink order in because he rushed away from my table right after I ordered a couple of appetizers. Later when we got moved to a more comfortable seating, we got a new server. She was awesome! The service here was great and attentive. She was busy so we understand that there may be a little wait for some things, but with good company we didn't pay much attention to it. The food on the other hand... It was delicious but would of been better if it was served warm rather than cold. We had to make some changes with the soup because their lobster bisque was very bitter and bland. Horrible combination if you ask me. The New England Clam Chowder was amazing! It was chunky so you know you got what you paid for. The entrees were served simultaneously but was upsetting because 5 out of 7 of our guests were highly disappointed on the taste of everything and 7 out of 7 were disappointed on the temperature of our meals. Some lacked seasoning so the taste was very bland. Some had an over abundance of butter so you couldn't taste anything but that. The mashed potatoes were delicious and rich in flavor and served warm! The twin lobsters with the sides were cold along with the asparagus. Overall, service is great, drinks are great, but food would of been great as well if it was served warm rather than cold.
(3)Debra V.
Attended a ladies luncheon of 32. Was held in the back dining room facing the interior of Eton Mall. Wonderful service, from working with the assistant manager to the waiters. Started with the best New England clam chowder ever. Had choice entree of Asian shrimp chopped salad, Trout with mashed potatoes and veggies, or Jerk chicken with mango salsa on beans and rice. Comments were all very good. Dessert was a platter of the prettiest decorated spring themed cookies that were carried in. Program was a fashion show by a boutique in the mall. A very nice and fun afternoon. Thank you, Mitchell's!
(5)Kerry K.
My wife and I took my parents out to dinner to calibrate my Moms birthday. We had the Brie appetizer it was very good. My Mom had the twin lobster tails, I had the yellow fin tuna, my Dad had the ginger salmon and my Wife had the Scallops. Everything came out temperature hot and cooked correctly. It was all very good and fresh tasting. For desert I has the key lime pie, my Dad had mango sorbet, my Mom had the shark fin desert. The deserts was also very good. I would recommend this Resturant if you like fish as there are several differs way to have your fish cooked.
(4)Rob F.
I have only been here for lunch. The food is reasonably priced and the service was decent. I usually get the fish and chips which are always good. We go here for lunch every once in awhile and everyone at works seems to like their food as well. I would recommend this place, at least for lunch. I will eventually get over there for dinner but the area it is in is a cluster when it comes to traffic and I try to avoid it as much as I can. So, if I have one major criticism, it is the location, which really isn't their fault. I just hate it over there.
(4)Mark P.
Here's the thing. My wife and I would go to Mitchell's about once a week. It would be a quick happy hour dinner then a movie. We eventually started going elsewhere to try something different. Not to long ago we decided to go back. In between there I believe the management had changed. Typically during happy hour we would get the fish tacos which were pretty good and crazy cheap. Other than that it's normally an overpriced piece of fish that usually is pretty good along with a nice atmosphere. Not too long ago I would have given them 5 stars but based on the bad service recently, lower quality food, and newly smaller portion sizes I'm being generous and giving them 3/5. When a higher priced establishment cannot accommodate you by serving you from their bar menu when they carry all of the same items normally I feel like that's a problem. I am not asking you for the happy hour price, I am just asking for the same items I normally get because I like them. Charge me triple! I don't care. On top of that there is a person there who relentlessly places a reserved sign on the booth tables in the BAR! Yes, in the bar. When you can make reservations at a restaurant with tons of seating I wouldn't imagine I would want to be seated in the bar. Also when I show up at 6:00 p.m. on a Friday and the place is mostly empty and the bar is where I'd like to sit I shouldn't have to deal with a reserved sign along with a snotty comment by my server asking if we're going to be eating dinner. I'd prefer a nicer booth and not being crammed into a small booth, sitting on a bar stool or at a high top table. Sorry, I may be a little disgruntled but for the price you will pay here you shouldn't be treated this way especially if you come here often enough and keep coming back with this type of service.
(3)Brian G.
Good middle of the road chain seafood restaurant. We didn't stretch their skills tonight as we both chose the British Fish and Chips. Not up to British standards (of course) but good, decent portion and worth trying. The service was great, and the quiet ambience (early dinner - around 5pm) was just right to enable us to chill after a stressful day of making funeral arrangements :( Didn't really care for the apple martini at all, but the Chardonnay was decent.
(3)Tiffany M.
To sum it all up: don't eat here. Seat yourselves because the hostesses are busy---talking to each other. If you do decide to eat here, get sangria. It was the only really good thing at the table. Only order lettuce wraps if you want hard, dry chicken breast chopped and thrown on top of lettuce with noodles and peanuts. Disappointment. Buuuut not more disappointing than the Tuna Poke tacos. Not quality sushi grade tuna...basically just chopped chunks of the tuna they serve for dinner. Yuk! Ok let's just order soup. Can't go wrong there! Wrong! I think the gumbo was out of a can. A really old can, bc it reaked of funky seafood. No thanks. Ok last try. Jerk tilapia. Only get this if you want a really expensive piece of mini tilapia, lightly seasoned and not jerk. Complete with cold veggies. The waiter was nice though. See you again NEVER, Mitchell's!
(1)Judy P.
I have eaten at Mitchell's in the past and it has always been a good experience, now fast forward a year. Last Sunday evening 5 p.m. Mostly empty tables, if they had been busy I might have understood the poor service but no explanation about the food. We ordered two appetizer - Crab cake and some shrimp mixture served with thin tortilla chips, the crab cake was decent, the shrimp dish was awful, tiny shrimp with a very watery mixture of soggy cucumbers, maybe canned corn and I'm not sure what else but it was not good at all. The bread was good, wedge salad and house salad were also good. The Lobster bisque was awful it looked like someone pour a can of Campbell's soup into the bowl it had an artificial taste and couldn't find any pieces of lobster and on top of that it wasn't even warm. The waitress removed it and took it off Our bill. The fish platter which our friend got was tasty she said but the bottom of her plate was so greasy, our mother Guest got a crusted fish I believe itnwas the trout he said it was just ok, mashed Redskins were not even lukewarm, he did not eat them. Planked salmon was good, steamed veggies were decent, while eating our salads the server came over asked if we were done of Course we weren't she came to our table twice during the entire meal. 3 of us ordered coffee and none of us were give spoons not was our coffee ever refilled during or after dinner. More Tables began filling up but it wasn't busy. Just our opinion that Mitchell's has gone down a lot since our last visit and with so many competitors we will go elsewhere when in the mood for fish. The outdoor area was beautiful with the flowers and fountains, but that's not enough to keep customers coming back.
(2)Christine G.
Went here for a group dinner and had our own room off to the side since there was AV involved. Our room sat about 10 of us and we had a preset menu. The salad was meh, seemed to be out of a bag and underwhelming. I had the chilean sea bass for dinner with vegetables and mashed potatoes. The entire dish was delicious and generous on the portion size. The potatoes still had the skins in them and maybe had some garlic, but were delicious. I'm not sure what the fish was cooked in, but it was delicious. For dessert, I had the 'mini' version of shark fin pie (Butter fudge ice cream, honey roasted peanuts, fudge, peanut butter, Oreo cookie crust). The mini version was still enough for two people, so I'm not sure what the regular size looks like on the menu. The other option was key lime pie, which everyone at the table thought was delicious. Probably more on the pricey side, but I didn't have to pay, which made it even better
(4)Sid V.
Went on a Tuesday night when the restaurant was about 75% full. Sat in the bar. Ordered the fried shrimp with mash potatoes and hush puppies. The other person has the king crab legs. Food took probably 30 minutes to come out, maybe a bit longer. Food came out tepid at best, but didn't send anything back because we didn't have time to wait another however long it would have been. The food itself was marginal at best as well. Once our food was there we were 3/4 of the way through the dinner before our server came back to check on things. As a matter of fact we saw very little of her despite the fact that the bar was lightly seated. Seventy dollar dinner and $25 tip makes for almost a $100 meal. That's a lot for Cleveland. Honestly, I would not have thought twice about that had the food been edible and the service remotely good. Unfortunately, neither was the case.
(1)Adam L.
I have been to this place a few times. Its actually pretty good. Its always clean. The servers are knowledgeable. The food is good. Just a few small things is why I did not give it a five out of five. When I have come here in the past it is and was always for some sort of special occassion. I became accustomed to knowing that they offer valet parking. I got to know where the valet parking spots were. This time there was no valet so I was a little confused. They also had half of their parking lot gone because something is being built there. Not a big deal. One of the other small issues I had at least was the menu. This is a seafood restaurant. So their menu is obviously going to be seafood. They also have steak and chicken dishes. They only had two chicken dishes. Both were kind of heavy dishes with some sort of garlic or butter sauce or a friend chicken breast. Neither was very appealing or healthy. I know its a sea food place but usually they have about four chicken dishes that range from chicken with a light sauce to fried with heavy. I had to basically pick the lesser of two evils. It was still good though. I might recommend having a few more chicken dishes. I seem to remember them having a lighter fare chicken dish. Wonder what happened to it? The other minor issues i noticed. The foods came at different times. Not like they walked back over to the window to grab it. Like half of it was not done cooking yet time. So some people were eating their meals for like five minutes or more before the rest of the tables food came. I thought it was common practice for a cook to look at the ticket decide what takes the longest, start that first. then add the others in as they need so everything gets done at the same time. Guess not here. finally we had a family member with a birthday. It was not clear at all whether the desserts we were being told about were for one person, or for everyone as a birthday dessert. It was actually just for one person. Management might want to train their servers a little better on that. Otherwise its a great place. I recommend it.
(4)Jennifer B.
I loe love love this place. I usualy stop in at least once a visit...and with so many nice places to eat in the Cleveland area, that is really saying something. The outdoor seating is nice with a fountain blocking out parking lot noises. The food is outstanding...I've never ordered something I didnt like. The prices are in line with any high end resturant but not overpriced for seafood IMO.
(4)Jenna H.
I have been wanting to try Mitchell's for a while now and finally got the chance. Twin lobster tails for $22? No brainer! Worth every penny-- even for the original price ($28.99) Our server was super nice and attentive. We started with the calamari, which was good but a tad greasier than I prefer. The atmosphere is nice and they have a cute patio for outdoor seating. I like the location of Mitchell's and that I can also squeeze in a trip to Trader Joes or Wholefoods before/ after dining. The only thing negative I can say about it is that it's a tad more on the chain restaurant side than I prefer.
(4)Terry G.
Food was great! Scallops were fresh and cooked perfectly considering I had them blackend. So easy to over cook. Only complaint was on charge on McCallan 12 on the rocks, $19, yikes! What do they charge for 18. Nearby competitors only charge 15 tops.
(3)E D.
Such a sad night out. Been eagerly awaiting my return to Mitchell's where I've always had great food but tonight was, well, sad. I previously would have put them at a 4 or 5 and tonight the pineapple martini and the spinach salad saved the meal and raised them from a 1 to a 2 stars. I had the wild salmon on a cedar plank w grilled veggies. First time the salmon was cold and uncooked in the middle so it went back. I normally enjoy salmon medium but raw is not medium. Also the seasoning was off and not very complimentary. I often have at the salmon here but this time was a huge mistake disappointment. This would not cause me a return visit and with the great options of restaurants in Cleveland I may not return. The highlight was the delish pineapple martini (who knew!) and a super fresh spinach with goat cheese, green apple salad tossed in a maple vinaigrette. Yum. I think the kitchen was not doing well on this night. The couple at the next table had to send their meal back to the kitchen 3-times. Yep, 3-times. So for a $45 meal this was a painful night.
(2)James H.
I've been here several times and usually very good. A bit overpriced, but very good. I'm a big fan of fish and chips, but don't really care for it here, been getting the Shanghai style Sea Bass, Cod or Salmon. I recently switched to Crispy Ginger preparation, so good with the Salmon. My wife got the Seafood Trio, disappointing to say the least. $35.00 for a Lobster tail and a few crab legs that were quite small. I wanted to make her walk home, not only because so pricey and so little food, nothing left for me to finish. Anyway, still our favorite spot, but if you're hungry don't get the Seafood Trio, go to Pickle Bills for that.
(4)Barnett E.
Good service. Excellent seafood. Prepared to perfection. Nice atmosphere, but a bit on the loud side at times. Good selection of fish and very fresh. Always a nice night out!
(4)Cosmos H.
This is not what I expected a high end chain would be. I had to return my entree to the kitchen as it was served cold. My partners entree was bland as well. The only part of the meal that was satisfactory was the dessert. For the money we paid we received disappointment. The manager was not helpful and was dressed poorly.
(1)Hamilton A.
To say it in a few phrases: long wait for food to be served waiter did not refresh the water waiter did not ask if everything was OK until we were finished waiter did not give options, until I asked what they offered all in all - I believe it was not worth my time (the manager was informed of the long wait and did not offer anything but "sorry")
(1)Dorothy M.
We went to this restaurant with a group for their advertised Christmas turkey dinner, fixed price for three courses. The turkey (only white meat served) was tasteless and so were the gravy and the stuffing. The turkey tasted like it was the "pressed" kind. We could have had a diner-made hot turkey sandwich that tastes better. The mashed potatoes were mediocre. What a scam at $28 a pop! This is a fish restaurant and clearly they should stick to fish instead of luring unsuspecting patrons on Christmas for turkey.
(1)Jennifer L.
This is always one of my favorite seafood restaurants. Their menu changes daily, and they have excellent raw oysters! They have their oyster bar happy hour on Wednesdays for only $1 each! What a deal! They used to have this pasta called Pasta Diane I believe that had shrimp and spinach in it, and it was absolutely divine! They took it off the menu, but if you ask for it... They will still make it! That's service!!! My brother ordered their tuna steak and ordered it raw because he loves sushi, so it came out seared on each side. He loved it! It was definitely fresh and sushi grade tuna! They also have an excellent happy hour at the bar! Definitely one of the best seafood places on this side of town!
(5)Jeff B.
meh, very average everything. scallops I had were like crunching on sand, with little flavor. the salmon was cooked way to long, but the shrimp were good, just not a lot of flavor. for a 25$ plate I could do much better at other locations, like Pacific East or Paladar. I suppose I would give happy hour a try. my mom said this was an old people place, I kind of agree. The calamari was decent. Basically, everything was mediocre.
(2)Chuck W.
Lets start with two things. One, Mitchell's is consistently good seafood no matter what city I eat at. Mitchell's in Pittsburgh, Cleveland Ohio, Carmel Ind. These restaurants are sharply appointed with beautiful and comfortable tables and booths. There is a reception area with a host/es and comfortable upholstered benches for waiting. Inside they all have a very ample and well appointed bar area. There a many seats at a U shaped bar, with some high-tops and 2 and 4 person booths. When alone I will usually eat in the bar area. The service is very good in this section, but it usually good all through the restaurant. As I recall they all have a private separated room for large parties. Two, really, let's start with a Martini, say Grey Goose up with blue cheese stuffed olives. Okay, now I'm ready to eat. I always enjoy a version of their very fresh and very good Ahi Tuna appetizer. This time served with Sushi rice, ponzu and apricot ale sauce including pickled ginger and nicely hot and tasteful wasabi. This is outstanding Tuna, seared very rare. My other favorite appetizer here is the clam chowder. This chowder is so very thick, rich and clammy. Soooo good. A loaf of warm sourdough bread is served with fresh butter. Enjoy as you see fit. I will say that I try to take it easy on the bread, but my gosh, it is really good sourdough. For my entree I have probably two strong favorites. First and perhaps at the top is the Chilean Sea Bass, served Shang Hai Style, which is steamed with ginger and scallions, served with sticky rice, spinach and rice wine soy sauce. This dish so outstanding. First if you love the buttery soft texture of the sea bass, and you'll love it with this preparation. My other outstanding favorite is the Cedar Plank Salmon, preparation is balsamic glazed and oven roasted, with delicious, mouth watering grilled zucchini and peppers,sun-dried tomato pesto and goat cheese. This combinations works so well. I find this to be just an outstanding meal. Mitchell's has several deserts, but by the time I get there I usually pass. But I have tried and recommend the "Shark Fin" Pie, which is butter fudge ice cream, honey roasted peanuts, fudge,peanut butter, with Oreo cookie crust. I also enjoy what they call their Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake. But my favorite is the Key Lime Pie which comes with a Macadamia nut crust. I love the lime, and the the stronger the lime flavor the better. I would suggest that anyone who enjoys seafood will enjoy a meal here.
(4)Eric W.
So... dinner in the Land of Bland. Where ya gonna go? Let's face it. In this neck of the woods, it's mostly chains. Your job, should you choose to accept it: suck it up and pick the best of 'em. One could do a lot worse than Mitchell's. What the place lacks in personality it makes up for in fresh seafood and cheerful service. We had reserved a private room for our party of eight, and were not disappointed by the abundance of hot, crusty bread, large wine menu, and pleasant wait staff -- which included a woman who seemed to be one of the managers, helping out with a smile. We started with the calamari and artichoke dip served with tortilla chips. I indulged in a Columbus Pale Ale and copious amounts of bread and butter (too much, likely) before diving into the Shang Hai Seafood Sampler, a cornucopia consisting of fresh Atlantic salmon, scallops, shrimp, sticky rice, sesame spinach and rice wine soy sauce. Presentation was excellent and the sauce added a delightful gingery kick to the proceedings. Even our three year old was entranced by the clash of flavors. All in all, a nice dining experience for a chain in an upscale mall in suburban Ohio. As much as I don't like to let my Brooklyn/New York food snob side show, sometimes it's hard not to judge places like this -- there's just so little that's distinctive about them. But when a place like Mitchell's impresses on the level of its cuisine alone, that's something worth putting prejudices aside for.
(4)N W.
To start, I normally love Cameron Mitchell's restaurants. That said, the experience on this particular night, for my party of 5 was pretty underwhelming. This was unfortunate because my group was entertaining a potential new client from out of town. A combination of Slow service, mediocre food, and lack luster service all played a roll in my rating. . I will say that the wedge salad was pretty good and was the highlight of the meal. Anyone can have a bad night so I will go back to Mitchell's but I will be on he look out for signs of a repeat performance.
(2)Terrence B.
The service was horrible from the start to the finish line. The food was bland and basic. I thought this would be a mature and advanced Red Lobster, but we should have went to Red Lobster and save half our money w/ better experience.
(1)Mike M.
Rainbow trout blackened. Étouffée rice and beans. Green beans. Excellent. My second favorite seafood place in town.
(4)Jeff T.
Happy Hour here is decent although not all their appetizers are half off. I opted for the Magic Hat #9 beer and an order of half off cocktail shrimp. The shrimp come out on a bed of ice, 1/2 lb size, and with 2 dipping sauces (both really tasty) along with horseradish. The shrimp themselves can come with or without Old Bay Seasoning, I chose with. The seasoning complimented wonderfully with my beer making me one happy man. Although I was only there to drop off my wife so she can have a girls night dinner, my short experience will have me back just for some beer and shrimp. Wife told me her dinner was solid 3 stars maybe 4 but she was already 5 glasses of wine into it so I'll keep myself from judging until I get in for a dining experience.
(4)John T.
I went here with a friend for dinner. The restaurant and bar is nicely decorated and we were pleased to see the wide selection of fish and lobster on display. The menu had a wide variety of dishes. We were really looking forward to a great dinner. The service was friendly but our server couldn't really explain the dishes or tell us much about the different selections of fish. I selected the Hoisin Glazed Yellowfin Tuna and my friend selected the Chilean Sea Bass. Both of our dishes were just so-so. The quality of the fish was decent but the overall dish was bland and lacked flavor. The sticky rice was just plain old white rice. It was a real let down. What really turned us off was seeing a waitress showing a little kid one of the lobsters. The waitress put a napkin on the floor, then plucked out a lobster and set it on the napkin so that the kid could see it crawly around. Then she picks it back up and puts it back into the tank! I would think health regulations would prohibit this kind of thing, but I guess not. Finally, If you are still thinking about visiting this restaurant, try to go during the off-peak hours as this place gets uncomfortably crowded and loud.
(2)Miss M.
I had lunch here on Black Friday and I had an amazing piece of Chilean sea bass cooked in their Asian style with rice and wilted spinach and Asian sauce. The sea bass was like butter and it just melted in your mouth. My lunch party shared desserts and their creme brulee was just heavenly. The server was attentive and I had a good time.
(5)Lori P.
Haven't been here for a while. Previous meals always good. This time, bad. It took an excessive time for the main course to come out and they were inedible. The portions were small for the price, vegetables cold and raw, and the salmon over salted and undercooked (and forgot the hoisin sauce). This salmon was sent back and the replacement just a little better. Scales were left on the walleye that was undercooked. The skin was not crisp on either fish. The salads were good and mussel appetizer tasty, although I have never seen such small mussels. We were told that the entire kitchen staff was new. Even the manager was new to the company. Got to get it back together. It was one of the worst meals I have had since moving to Ohio. The manager was very apologetic and gave us coupons to come back, but who knows if we will.
(1)Lizi C.
4 stars for the happy hour; however, I can't speak for the restaurant dining experience. Happy hour consisted of: $3-4 dollar draft beers. Most of the appetizers were half off. We tried the artichoke dip which was served with tortilla chips (super rich and creamy), shrimp cocktail (perfectly steamed shrimp served over ice with cocktail sauce), Asian shrimp (these were deep fried and had an sweet glaze and served with rice and small cucumber salad), crab cake (perfectly pan fried with tasty tartar sauce). No complaints from me. Just glancing at the menu, the entrees seemed a little pricey. I think most of the fish entrees were between $25-30. The quality of the seafood in the appetizers was excellent, so I imagine the entrees would be similar. The service was polite and the appetizers and drinks came out pretty quick and our server was kind enough to split the checks.
(4)Andrew V.
For a Midwest chain seafood restaurant, Mitchell's has "good" seafood. I recently ate here for Happy Hour and wasn't too amazed by anything, but it is consistently good. They have very good happy hour prices on small plates, most $5, and drinks. I did enjoy the blackened fish tacos, and ended up ordering the codwich sliders and another item off the full menu in addition. Like most Midwest chain seafood/steak restaurants their happy hour menu is mostly fried food... Although I do enjoy me some fried food I wish they has some more fresh/healthy small plate options. Their fish does taste fresh and I do like that they have items out in a chill case for you to view as you are being seated. You can also order raw fish from the counter to take home. Inside the restaurant is slightly run down and I would rate the service at a B-. I likely will only return here if I want to go somewhere nearby by house for dinner, or for lunch/happy hour. If you are looking to try I suggest trying their happy hour and splitting and entree with a friend.
(3)SunnyAndLeonard E.
Ahi tuna and you're done. We also crushed about a dozen oysters...rather nice for the rust belt. Try the shanghai and blackened preparations.
(3)victoria h.
decadence has its rewards! I love MFM. This place has one of the nicest staff's ever. I send clients here all the time, and they are always always happy! Bob and Herman do a fabulous job running the joint, and it really shows. Now onto the food. Freshly made to order spinach/artichoke dip with or without lump crab meat. Get it. Comes out bubbly with fresh parm and red peppers on top. Yum. Crab cakes, always tremendous. They do them well, probably one of the best around. As a favor they let me buy a few trays of the mini crab cakes uncooked, so I could take them and bake them at my parents house for Thanksgiving. HA! You thought I made those??? Seriously though, the seafood is always really great and super fresh. When they have Sturgeon, try that too. Most recently, I had something truly that I have never had before. I have been called decadent for years, and I think I know why... chef made for me a crab stuffed lobster. OMG. I hope I can add the picture, because I actually had to take one.... it was an entire lobster, stuffed with an entire maryland crab. As they brought the platter to me, other people were pointing and staring and they started to follow it... well no, but a lot of jaws dropped. there is shock and awe; shop and awe; now may I present FORK AND AWE! Good lord, it was incredible. And incredibly good!! Go there and ask if they will make it for you. Be decadent. Take the picture!
(4)Lucy B.
I've been here only once, and it was just OK. Not wanting to eat too much, we shared a house salad and a fish & chips (beer-battered cod, chips, hushpuppies, and coleslaw). The salad was a bit limp, and the cod wasn't outstanding nor bad, just average. They didn't do a great job of the beer batter, however -- I would say it was over-deepfried (ie, a bit burnt). The chips were average, hushpuppies weren't great, and the coleslaw was also a bit limp. The fish was not seasoned, which could be good or bad depending on your tastes. On the upside, our waitress was very nice and amenable to us sharing (both the house salad and fish & chips came out halved, on separate plates, for us, much to our surprise), though she was slow at times. Overall, a disappointing meal; I wonder if there are other items on the menu that Mitchell's does well?
(2)Melanie E.
My significant other and I thought this would be the perfect place for an early New Year's eve dinner. I had eaten here a few years ago but my SO had never experienced Mitchell's so we thought it would be a wonderful new experience. We were sadly disappointed. I ordered the Chef's monthly special-essentially a 'boil' of various types including a lobster tail. While it was all good, the alaskan crab had not been pre-cut causing me several cuts to my fingers while trying to extract the meat. My SO ordered one of the evening specials- a surf and turf with lobster Oscar. The first pass, both the filet and the potato were barely warm so they were sent back. When they came back, the filet was seared on the outside-but blue on the inside and totally raw and minus the lobster. So again sent back. We were assured by the manager that the kitchen would get this right. We were praying he was correct, but unfortunately he wasn't. The third pass was the worst example of a filet I had ever seen. There was fat and gristle throughout the meat and again there was no lobster. We gave up. When the manager asked what he could do to make it right-we had to request to not pay for the meal-something I feel he should have offered. He did then offer two complimentary appetizer passes for later visits, but I am not sure that we will ever return after this experience.
(2)Chris R.
What can I say: Great seafood! Cheap oysters and half priced appetizers on Mondays. The bar staff is excellent.
(5)Chris M.
People that think this place is pricey need to realize they are in Greater Cleveland and at a seafood restaurant (with fish not from the Great Lakes), of course it will be 'pricey.' A co-worker took me here for lunch and man, I'm glad I know about this place. The Ahi Tuna Wrap was amazing. Fairly large piece of tuna with this amazing spicy sauce. My only regret was the wrap not staying together. If you're used to living in a small town, you might feel sticker shock. If you're from a big city (major metropolitan area like LA, SFO, NYC, or CHI, not Cleveland) the prices aren't bad. Will definitely come here again.
(4)John F.
Bartender said what do you want? I asked what kind of raw oysters have you. Instead of answering, he grabs a printed menu and drops it on the bar. I read aloud to him, "ask your server for today's raw bar selection". He answers: "an east coast oyster and one west coast". With that attitude, all I could do was leave. Too bad. The Mitchell's in Covington KY had great service, and good food.
(1)Scott G.
This place used to be THE place to get some good fish around the Beachwood area. The blackened sea bass was off the hook. The portion size was good and the service was impeccable. You just knew that if you took anyone here, they would get a good meal. Recently it has just been an average experience. The fish that I received both times was ridiculously small for the price of the dish. I'm not sure what happened to the wait staff, but they seem to have forgotten how to take care of a table. I guess that this happens after a restaurant has been open for a long time. They become complacent. Best of luck Mitchell's. Cleveland is a very unforgiving place.
(2)Justin L.
I used to be a huge Mitchell's fan, but my last few experiences have caused me to make it a B-list choice. There are just better options, it seems. My last 3-4 experiences were just average. Good to very good food, and ok to slightly frustrating service. Their blackened preparation is really good. Good amount of spice with just a little sweetness and crust from the cane syrup. Tough to go wrong with this... especially good with a grouper. The rest of the menu is a little boring for the prices. Good quality seafood, but prepared in not too many exciting ways. I may give it a try again soon and see if it's back to being a 4-star experience, which it always seemed to be over the years.
(3)Jeff H.
Class and sophistication at reasonable prices. My partner and I celebrated our 15th anniversary here and had a delightful meal. Our seafood entrees were fresh and very well prepared. Service was congenial and attentive. The interior is handsomely appointed. This was our second visit, and we're now wondering why why we haven't been there more often. One final note: a competitor, McCormick and Schmick, is just a few miles away. M and S is quite good, but Mitchell's is better in every respect.
(5)Robyn T.
Mitchell's is consistently good and I find myself coming back for both lunch and dinner. Oddly enough this is where I usually go with my Grandmother and it seems that's more of a norm from surveying the rest of the clientele there. If anything I think that points out that you can count on food being good (especially for my Grandma who can be a pit picky) and the servers are patient (how many times can they explain the preparation of a fish and the options for side starches?) I'm a fan of the pecan crusted mountain trout and also of their signature wood planked salmon preparation. Salads (the spinach salad with goat cheese and granny smith apples please) or the soups are greater starters and that Shark Fin pie is worth sharing with 2 or maybe 5 people (yes it's that big!) On our last family meal here my brother's dish was lukewarm and the fish looked overcooked (not great when he's a restaurant manager himself) but they offered to remake it for him and when it was served the second time it looked wonderful. Service with a smile here folks!
(4)Bob O.
Second time visited, have to say this time was an improvement . My wife ordered the lobster dinner special for 29.99, great price and well prepared. Service was rather slow and unspectacular. On the servers recommendation I ordered the market burger 12.99 for an 8oz from a box frozen patty. I've had better burgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, and Rallys for a lot less. Fries we're over cooked and not very substantial. Beer was even stale.
(2)Kenneth K.
Diane and I took guests from Brazil here for lunch. The food was wonderful. We had Talapia that Diane thought the very best she has ever eaten. My Scallops were grilled perfectly. Try the Gumbo if you want a zesty treat. I could have enjoyed this slighty spicy treasure as my whole meal The service was wonderful and the waiter was very patient with the language barrier Try Mitchell's, you should not have a regret!
(5)Joyce W.
I've been here several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend!
(4)P C.
I decided to write this review because my experience at Mitchell's Fish Market was so bad that I felt I would do other people a service by telling you: save your hard-earned money for a better restaurant. I ordered the "lobster duo" - a 4oz. lobster tail that comes with lobster "pot pie". The "lobster pot pie" was -- no exaggeration -- an ordinary biscuit. The biscuit had a little slice at the top, and then they drizzled some flavorless pink sauce over it that had a couple kernels of corn in it. There was literally one small chunk of lobster meat on the pot pie. It was crud. I sort of wish I had sent it back and just cancelled my order, but I was with a group and didn't want to make a scene. But it was that bad. The lobster tail was cooked to s*** -- extremely overcooked and basically ruined. The "drawn butter" was probably corn oil with coloring. It did not taste like butter at all, and it did not have the consistency or flavor of butter. It was probably just corn oil. Disgusting. It was by far the worst seafood experience I've ever had, and I'm including my visits to Arthur Treachers. This is basically a glorified Red Lobster, but at least at Red Lobster you get fed. I ended up eating the leftovers from my fiancee's plate (fish fry) because I had just eaten a $30 appetizer and was still very hungry after my $30 "dinner". My entree was completely unfilling and unappetizing. It was pathetic. The real tragedy is that people spend their money at this place because it is in a high-end shopping plaza, but the food at Mitchell's Fish Market, based on my experience, was worse than Red Lobster's (a low-end chain seafood restaurant). Don't let them lure you in with their tall dessert cakes, though -- they suck at seafood and that is what matters. If you want dessert, go to an ice cream shop or a bakery. For others' sake, I would recommend spending your money elsewhere. I hope this place goes out of business. The only nice thing I have to say about it is that they had decent margaritas (the 1800 Margarita...it actually has alcohol in it, surprisingly...but their food was so crappy I half expected their drinks to be all filler)... The last annoyance came when they charged the wrong credit cards on a split check (between two couples...so in other words, not difficult). But they charged us our friends' bill on our card and then charged our friends our bill...so, the service is not top notch, and not even really that competent. Edited once because I think I was being unfair and harsh about the wait staff, who were polite.
(1)Brandee P.
I was so excited for the night we dined here but was fairly disappointed. Crab cakes were not worth it, I'd rather have gone down to Ruby Tuesday's for theirs! Nothing was extraordinarily impressive and for the prices I just felt remorseful and not satisfied with the experience.
(3)Kerensa B.
Very good, very pricey. I'm not really well versed in the world of fish or seafood, but I like to eat. So I am never really sure what to order at places like these. We just picked two items randomly off the menu (I had the atlantic salmon with an asian/ginger sauce, veggies & rice). The rice is really good and served in a pyramid shape. The fish was tasty too. I wasn't a big fan of the bread-cumb style coating but it was OK. At the end, when I was too full to finish, I found myself eating the rice and sauce and leaving the fish behind on the place. But that might be more a testament to my love of rice than the quality of the fish. Next time I think I'll try their 3-course meal for 19.95 (salad, entree, dessert).
(4)Bradley P.
The dishes were just okay. The portions were quite small, the seafood was generally overcooked, and everything was pretty bland tasting. Service was okay for us, though the table next to us seemed to be neglected and were complaining a lot. Atmosphere was okay. Being able to purchase fish fillets is a neat idea. honestly I probably could have cooked up a better meal if i had just bought the raw fish and cooked it at home. Overall, the experience was probably just short of 3 stars, but for the price they charged, I would expect at least a solid 4 stars, so due to being grossly overpriced for the portions, food quality, and service, I have to round down to a 2. Would not recommend. For okay fish, Blake's Seafood and McCormick and Schmick's are better. For some truly wonderful seafood, check out Pier W. It's a bit of a drive, but it will be one heck of a dinner experience for about the same price.
(2)Shawday B.
My husband and I came to visit Cleveland b/c he had some work training in the Mayfield area. We were craving some great seafood and read the reviews about this place. The service was great, scenery was nice, and food was amazing. My husband had the blackened cod with green beans and cajun rice. I had the pecan-crusted trout with garlic mashed potatoes and I substituted green beans for sauteed spinach. We also shared a bowl of lobster bisque to go along with the warm sourdough bread they brought us =)
(5)Jeff P.
Been twice, and it's completely unremarkable. Service the first time was good, second time was lacking. My Salmon was overcooked and absent any real flavor. I'd rather go to McCormick and Schmick's up the road.
(2)Dan H.
For the average Joes that we are, Mitchell's is more costly than we can afford on a regular basis, but we come here often for special occasions. We consistently have good experiences. The wait staff is friendly and responsive, and the food is delicious and fresh. I knock one star off for making wait staff cover too many tables when its busy. Still good friendly service, but not 5 star. This is not a deterrent for us, and Mitchell's remains at the top of our eat-out list.
(4)Deb S.
Good beer selection, friendly yet unobtrusive service. I had the crabcakes which were not the usual restaurant goo. Good seafood is hard to come by in Cleveland. This is a reasonably good choice but you'll pay for it.
(4)Lolita K.
Wonderful! I stopped by simply because I saw the sign for a fish market. And I am so happy that I did. The seafood is very fresh. So fresh that they even have a raw bar and a deli case stocked with all the fresh fish for you to preview. And there was no "fishy smell" that you sometimes get at fish markets. The restaurant is moderately upscale and has a very nice atmosphere. The lemonade was hand squeezed and made per order (not made in advance) and absolutely delicious! The drink menu made my mouth water with almost ever drink made with hand squeezed juices or house-made fruit infused liqueurs. I can't wait to go back. And I will definitely visit every time that I'm in town.
(4)Justin S.
Delicious food! came in for their wine pairing night and was impressed. The chef and servers were very knowledgeable and friendly. Really enjoyed the butternut squash ravioli, the sauce they used had me craving more after my last bite. A bit pricey but great for a date night or special occasion.
(4)Matt S.
Bad food. Dinner for 2...$117.00? For fried and steamed seafood. Even the fries wre bad...old stale. The salads were fine...but couldn't make up for the poor seafood...red lobster tastes with park ave prices.
(1)Anthony T.
I have been to Mitchell's before but in 12/29/12 it was kind of horrible. The waitress kind of ignored my table of 2. the food was not seasoned at all and when i complained the waitress was very aloof about this. I hope this was a one time event but I don't know if i will be back.
(2)John M.
Nice seafood, but overpriced in my opinion.
(4)Mary S.
From the ability to choose your fresh-filet-o-fish (and what an array there is!) to the Happy Hour prices and prix fixe menu for $29.99, there's a lot to like about Mitchell's. Supposedly fish is flown in fresh seven days/week. Portions were generous where they needed to be (the main course), and lighter on the sides - perfection! Great bread basket, too. Our party of six received excellent service. A nice stop on the Eton Collection restaurant row.
(5)Hilary C.
Tasty! From the grapefruit-basil martini to the seared tuna (with surprisingly efficient wasabi), everything was beautifully prepared as well as flavorful. Also tried the oysters (delicate and refreshing) as well as the lobster bisque. The lobster bisque was a bit darker and saltier than I normally like, and was a bit weak on the lobster, but still tasty. While not cheap, not outrageously expensive either. Would go back.
(3)Lindsey M.
Tried this place out tonight looking for some good seafood. We are new to the area and really haven't found many seafood places around. This place is overall alright. The atmosphere is pretty good. We ate outside which was nice. Service was good, knowledgeable and friendly. Now to the most important.... The food. It was just ok. Ok to where it was alright for the night but we likely will not be returning. Prices are about average for the food you are ordering. Oh also, drinks were not very good (we ordered mixed drinks), but that part was not a huge deal. Drinks are usually hit or miss anyways at most places.
(3)Kyle S.
Well after my first rant they sent me a gift card and i was hesitant to return but we gave it another go last nite and they did redeem themselves....except for the house salad (which was browning iceburg lettuce and some candied figs that were way sweet and kinda looked pre-chewed). My wife got the clam chowder which she said was awesome (the lobster bisque i had the first time was very good too) and she also ordered the Sam Adams beer battered fish and chips which i just finished for lunch today as left overs and it was still pretty good. My entree was the Herb Seared Swordfish steak and man was that thing good! tasty fingerling potatoes underneath with a creamed leeks sauce that was fingerling-lickin good!! Swordfish was cooked perfectly and tasted awesome. In short, depending on who may be in the kitchen, the food can be either awesome or just awful. Give it another shot, i did and was very pleased. Thanks Mitchell's!
(4)Amanda K.
This place gets quite busy for dinner, reservations are recommended to avoid the wait. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass cooked with their signature method which is Asian style on a bed of rice. It was Delicious! However the sauce was soaking in the rice and would make it too saucy towards the end so I had to move the rice away from the sauce at the beginning of my meal. The wild caught salmon was surprisingly not dry or fishy like most wild salmon are. It was moist and most enjoyable. I also had the clam chowder that was filled with clams! As most people may have experienced, clam chowder usually lacks the clams, this one was the exception. Not salty or greasy the clam chowder was one of the best I've had. Maybe the best I've had! This is not the quite type restaurant if you're looking for that but it has a classy atmosphere with the dim lighting etc. There is also a bar and outside seating where you can enjoy the fine weather and fountain The bathroom lighting was really dark and there were tampons, body spray, etc. for the ladies to use. Overall the food was excellent the bathrooms were clean and the service was wonderful. It is averages $20 a plate.
(4)Cal T.
Excellent Chilean Sea Bass!! Placed on rice mixture that was toasted and exquisite! Side of fantastic vegetable medley. Tasted my buddy's dish and whatever it was it tasted divine. Atmosphere makes you feel like you're in a tackle shop, which is probably appropriate. :)
(4)Andrew G.
Went with a colleague, and both of us had a decent meal. The specials looked good, but both of us went for shanghai style plain fish. And both were good. We got some oysters too, and those were ok too.
(3)Caroline H.
I've been here twice and I'm very pleased with the seafood there. I have ordered some of the fish dishes, very fresh and delicious. I wish I lived closer to the East side, otherwise I would totally go more often!
(4)Robert B.
Service continues to be a problem. Lunch service is spotty. Today it was slow and the time before it was good. Dinner service is uniformly awful. The food is good and the prices reasonable. Doesn't management realize that service is an integral part of a meal?
(3)Dawn K.
Good seafood, even in Ohio! We started with the seafood gumbo, which never disappoints. It's full of chunks of seafood in a yummy tomato broth. We then had the Ahi tuna appetizer. It was a bit smaller than I would've liked (only 4 pieces of tuna), but it was tasty. I had the mahi mahi, shang hei style, which is steamed and served in a rice wine soy sauce with spinach and sticky rice. Delicious. I ate the whole thing! My husband had the mahi mahi, grilled with market vegetables. He also finished his and said it was good. Definitely one of my favorite seafood places!
(4)Mike F.
The blue point oysters were buttery and smooth. The halibut was fresh and meaty. The halibut preparation (chutney, spinach, Parmesan risotto) was amazing. Nothing too special about the desserts, but I definitely enjoyed my meal.
(3)Molly L.
My husband and I were on a quest to find King Crab Legs in our area and we hit the lottery with Mitchell's! We both agree they are the freshest best tasting King Crab we've ever had. The shell breaks so easy. The lobster is off the hook as well. It's truly the only restaurant where I make that mmmm noise pretty much with every bite. Kind of embarrassing but I seriously can't help it. So frickin good! On top of that both meals are under $30!
(5)Joe M.
Great dinner. love the fresh fish choices they offer. I am a fan. You have to stop in. lunch or dinner.
(4)Amanda S.
I got the flounder stuffed with crab, the flounder was pretty good, but the crab meat inside was awesome. My date got the Shanghai Salmon with scallops and shrimp, he said his meal was very tasty but the scallops were a tad rubbery. Overall our meal was very good. We split the carrot cake for dessert and it was HUGE and delicious. Our waiter (forget his name) was also super friendly and amazing.
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