The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.
Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.
The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.
Located on the corner of Euclid Ave and East 13th.
Parking details
Valet
Menu
Friar's Table's menu was last updated 2024-12-02.
Appetizers
Mushroom Tart$10.00
Pissaladiere$12.00
Clafoutis St. Abraham$10.00
Carmelized Turnips$8.00
Smoked White Fish Dip$10.00
Fresh Baked Pretzel$10.00
Soups & Stew
Pea Soup$5.00
Borsch$4.00
St. Anthony's Soup$5.00
Beef Stew$6.00
Salads
Mixed Green Salad$5.00
Immaculata Salad$6.00
Red Cabbage, Potato & Walnut Salad$6.00
Carrot & Cumin Salad$5.00
St. Casilda's Salad$5.00
Main Course
Herb Roasted Chicken Breast$23.00
Pesto Pasta with Mafaldine$18.00
Braised Lamb Shoulder$25.00
Pork Rouland$24.00
Fish A La Mont Athos$25.00
Salmon St. Celestine$23.00
Fettuccine de Norcia$20.00
Legumes & More
V Stewed Beans with Tomato & Carrot$7.00
V Lentils$7.00
Roasted Beets and Orange$6.00
Curried Azuki Beans$8.00
Rice or Roasted Potato$5.00
Roasted Eggplant and Basil$7.00
Dessert
Jeudi Saint Compote$9.00
Fruit Cake$12.00
Hyssop Beignet$10.00
Almond and Carmel Tart$9.00
Sorbet$8.00
Monastic Cheese Plate$10.00
Beer
Duvel$8.00
La Trappe Quad$12.00
Reissdorf Kölsch$7.00
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weiss$5.00
Cocktails
Vieux Carré$13.00
Cognac, Sweet Vermouth & Benedictine
Bijou$12.00
Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Green Chartreuse & Orange Bitters
Moine du Sud$12.00
Bourbon, B&B, Fresh Lemon
Elixer
Monastery$11.00
Plum Preserve, Honey Syrup, Fresh Lemon & Basil
Cloister$10.00
Pineapple, Orgeat, Fresh Lime, Soda
Refectory$12.00
Ginger Beer, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Agave
Kvass$9.00
Aperitif
Green Chartreuse$15.00
Served with Tonic
Bonal$14.00
Served Chilled & Neat
Chamberyzette$13.00
A French aperitif made with Dolin vermouth & flavored with wild-strawberry juice
Wine
House Wine
Sparkling Rosé
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass (6 oz)$8.00
1/2 Carafe (16 oz)$19.00
Carafe (1 Liter)$38.00
Dessert - Keo Commandaria St. John$8.00
Glass (3 oz)
Coffee, Tea & Soda
Coffee$4.00
Espresso
Regular$3.00
Large$5.00
Cappuccino$5.00
Latte$5.00
French Press$6.00
Soda & Juice$4.00
Mystic Monk Tea
Earl Grey$4.00
Blossoming Jasmine Green$4.00
Peaceful Monk$4.00
Lemongrass Mint$4.00
Digestif
Benedictine$9.00
Served Neat
B&B$10.00
Served Neat
Frangelico$8.00
Served Chilled & Neat
Chartreuse (Green/Yellow)
Served Chilled & Neat
Green$14.00
Yellow$16.00
What 191 people are saying
Friar's Table reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value
Noise • Moderate
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Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Best Value
Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Innovative
Cleveland
Best Value
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Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Friar's Table offers a warm, cozy atmosphere with a unique menu featuring standout dishes like pork roulade, mushroom tart, and smoked whitefish dip. Located near Playhouse Square, it's praised for "outstanding service," "delicious food," and "great vibes." The restaurant's mission adds to its charm, making it a must-visit.
191 Reviews
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Jerrold VIP
Cleveland49 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
This was my first time dining here and my partner and I thoroughly enjoyed it. We had a supper before seeing a show at Cleveland Play House and it was a prefect location for a pre-show supper. Great food, good service, and very convenient location. We'll definitely go back.
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Karen
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
We had great service and great food.
The food was such a treat to taste!
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Patricia
Cleveland13 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 5
Ambience 4
We really want to see Friars Table be a success, so we reserved a table for two prior to our show at Playhouse Square. We were immediately greeted and seated. We ordered wine and a cappuccino, then ordered our meal. The meal came out within five minutes of us placing our order -which meant it was pre-cooked. When my husband ordered the salmon, the waitress told him there were no sides to it, and we understood that. A small piece of salmon in a dish of cream sauce came on a large plate - I guess we shouldn't have been surprised, but we were. I might suggest adding a little something. My husband said the salmon was good. I ordered the pork which was supposed to have some fig and cheese; I didn't see or taste any fig or cheese, and mine was a bit bland. My husband's cappuccino was only froth - it had no coffee in it. My husband chose not to say anything.
The service was excellent. I'm sure the staff is still learning. We wish you well!
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Michelle
Cleveland2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
So glad this place was recommended to my friend and I. A pleasant atmosphere, friendly service with some top rated suggestions from the menu. We had the mushroom tart that was loaded with mushrooms and so satisfying! The lamb dinner was phenomenal! I was hesitant as I've had lamb in the past and wasn't a big fan, but decided to give it a try and I was so glad that's what we decided on. We ended the experience with coffee and the beignets. It was truly a delightful experience and we were not disappointed with any of it. The concept behind the restaurant and how they're trying to help others makes it all the better. Thank you for a great dining experience!
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Melissa VIP
Cleveland12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was excellent as well as the service. I had the salmon and my friend had the stew in the bread bowl and Rose beignets. I also enjoyed the refractory (non-alcoholic) drink but added vodka to it--delicious. I will definitely be back to try other dishes. We sat in the bar so the noise level was slightly higher than the dining area but that didn't bother us. It's nice to have a new restaurant to go to in the playhouse square district. Definitely give it a try.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic, the food, the environment, the ambiance, the service, the value for money. And the mission behind this restaurant is commendable too. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
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Sherry VIP
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Score another four stars for Brandon Chrostowski's newest take on food, something unexpected, too. Great English pub style food--we had the pork roulade and fried shrimp and chips. Perfect date night in Cleveland's grand theatre district.
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MaryAnn
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It was a delicious meal with a warm and friendly ambiance.
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DominicD
Cleveland2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was outstanding!! Service was better than outstanding!!
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Gerry VIP
Cleveland15 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Borscht soup was excellent!! Bread appetizer was very different and delicious. And not too many bars have viieux carre,! Excellent service
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