Friar's Table

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   Joseph

   Cleveland1 review

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Made a reservation almost two months ago and was really excited to try this place. Even with the reservation we ended up having to wait 20 minutes for a table. A party that showed up after us was seated before us for whatever reason, and once we were seated (at a table that had been empty that entire time), we had to wait another 15 minutes for service. We asked our waitress if we could realistically get our food in time to make it to our show and was told probably not so we ended up leaving, though our reservation was an hour and a half before the show. We really want to support this new place and its mission, but the lack of communication and organization from staff will make it hard to consider as a viable future option, especially if we have a show to catch.
   

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   Maria

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We are vegetarians. The Curried Azuki Beans were great! And the Clafloutis St Abraham was terrific. The Carrot and Cumin Salad was good too. The ambiance was perfect! Talking with such enthusiastic staff was refreshing.
   

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   william VIP

   Cleveland87 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We like to come here before a play. However, today when we arrived, we waited 25 minutes before anyone could be intercepted to take our order. We were worried that we were not going to be able to get to the play on time. I actually walked over to the hostess area, intercepted a waitress and asked if we could please order. After she came over and took our order we never saw her again. I think the manager came around about an hour later to refill our water glasses. I paid cash so that we can make the play on time and not wait for credit card process. If you have time, the food is wonderful. We were told they were very shorthanded so this might be an anomaly, but we do have friends that Also ran into some difficult service here.
   

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   Charlene

   Cleveland13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food (especially the trout), excellent service.
   

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   Lucy VIP

   Cleveland15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I didn't know what to expect, but here's what I found: Beautifully remodeled; the food was very good, prices were better that I thought after viewing the on line menu) efficient friendly service, too. There were community tables for large groups but also tables for 2 and 4. Recommend!
   

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   Cynthia VIP

   Greater Boston7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is an ideal choice, theater-bound or not. Lovely decor, delicious food, and attentive service. We had the trout almondine and pasta pesto. Both were outstanding. Look forward to returning. 
   

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   Erin

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food in a beautiful settings! My group really enjoyed all the food offerings. We especially loved the vibes of the setting, the settings, and the staff were all great.
   

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   Michael

   Cleveland20 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A nice option for very good food without spending a fortune, and close to the theaters at Playhouse Square too. Rustic food, with straightforward preparations. Friendly service tries hard but probably needs more experience.
   

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   Barbara

   Cleveland14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We had Cleveland Playhouse tickets and wanted to try this new restaurant. We didn’t realize it was restaurant week, but three of our group of four decided to order from this menu. All of our entrees and salads were very good, but the dessert bars were different from the description and very hard to eat with a fork. Service was a bit spotty. We had to wave for our server to get her attention for our order and then for our dessert and checks. She refilled waters regularly but missed the cues that we were ready for the next step without our getting her attention from across the room. We appreciate the mission of the restaurant and will be back.
   

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    Diane VIP

    Cleveland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Outstanding service! Best fish fry I have ever attended!
    

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