Restaurants near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

For me this was my perfect dining experience. Mood lighting but bright enough to read the tinniest print on the menu. Interesting menu options but not too out of left field. Good portion sizes but not too big where I couldn’t finish my plate. I left feeling stuffed and happy. Everything felt thoughtful and well cared for. I had almost lost hope in dining in NEO but after last night it’s good to know there are still restaurants that give a damn. Also shoutout to our server Bryan, he complimented me on mostly finishing my plate like a mother complements her well eating baby.

The table bread had a fantastic crust with an amazing crunch, but the inside of the bread was soft and chewy, and just so delicious. It came with dipping sauce that included roasted garlic, which was to die for. We had the sacchetti as an appetizer and it was just as delicious as the bread. For our meals, we had the Bolognese and the tortellini and both were so delicious. The portion sizes were good, but not ridiculously large. The amount of protein included was generous. The pasta was delightful. For dessert we had the tiramisu and the mousse and both were a spectacular ending to a spectacular meal. The service was perfect, she took the time to chat a little here and there but never hovered. The noise level was a little louder than I’d prefer but not obnoxiously so. We will definitely eat here again. 

Sarah was a wonderful server who helped make my friend’s birthday celebration extra special. My friend greatly enjoyed the lobster bisque and lobster risotto. I started with the wedge Caesar salad, which was beautifully presented and delicious. And my simply prepared sautéed walleye with asparagus and mashed potatoes was tender, moist and flavorful. I have been enjoying Salmon Dave’s for more than 30 years and will be back again.

We were taken 15 minutes before our reservation which is a plus, but did not get a standard table as we requested in open table. (Just getting that out of the way so that the hostess can double check as patrons come in) Now, the server, the well managed staff and the manager were all very hands on and were very social. The server checked in often and the manager thanked us for coming. We started the meal with a cup of their famous Chicken Paprikash Soup. It did not disappoint. Finding good short ribs on menus is a bonus. They were exactly as described on the menu, the portion was adequate, they were fork tender and overall plain delicious. The Salmon was pan seared medium as requested and also amazing. The food came out in an adequate amount of time and it was hot! We were extremely impressed and will be quick to visit again, especially since it is in the neighborhood.

We had a really good server ( forgot her name though) she was awesome ! Food and specialty drinks were very good. I might say the portion of the food for the price was small. Also, there were only 2 dessert choices ( maybe because it was my free bday offering) but the affogoto was not for me - very very bitter. My friend didn't like it either. The other option was a cornbread cake. Not that it was bad, but for dessert I would have preferred something else. We sat near the kitchen which is always a noisy place to sit. The ambiance and the quality of the food was good.