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My loved one and I were meeting his father at the Cabin Club. All of us are from several states away. Since we are not familiar with Cleveland restaurants, we were literally taking a chance on Cabin Club. Wow, am I glad we did.
Our experience here was perfection. My BF's father waited for us at the bar. He said that he could tell that most of the people there were locals. It was Friday night, and the place was packed but not overly-so. The atmosphere is energetic yet still comforting.
We were immediately seated at a nice corner booth where we would be able to talk to each other. From the get-go until we were done, our waitress, JoAnn (I hope that is right) was outstanding. What a pro! She was both patient and sharp. She was helpful and unassuming with the wine list. She didn't flinch and was extremely informative when my picky BF ordered his meal and asked about every single aspect of what was served with it. She insisted he get the salad dressing on the side and then followed up later to make sure he liked it. She also didn't flinch when my BF's father made a meal out of three appetizers. The way they served it was beautiful, too. Finally, we hogged her booth almost all evening, and not for a moment did I get the impression she was trying to rush us or get rid of us. She and the rest of the staff visibly work hard and do a great job at making everyone feel at home.
But just as much as the service, we would come back for the amazing food. Where to start? My (remember, picky) BF had "the best pork chop of his life". Seriously, it did look huge and juicy; bone in with rice and green beans. I had shrimp and scallops over lobster mashed. Whoever invented this dish must be an angel, but the way it was cooked and put together is what made it amazing. The shrimp were deliciously grilled; the scallops perfect in texture, and the mashed flavorful and not overly greasy/buttery like some places. Unfortunately, I could not finish it after all of the french onion soup and bread I'd had. :( ! All of the food was really, really, really great and definitely unlike any food we get anywhere else. (Side note: I live in Phoenix/Scottsdale, and there are a lot of amazing restaurants, but still no food even close to what Cabin Club's is like).
Finally, I am NOT a dessert person at all, but we ordered a peach cobbler. The men scooped it down, and I had a bite or two. Let's just say that there is no disappointment in this dessert. Not too sugary-sweet, cooked with fresh peaches, and topped with quality ice cream. It was just plain tasty.
The feel of the cabin, the "old" bathrooms, and the "slight imperfections" of the buildling, to me, are what makes this place so comfortable. Except for the freezing cold air conditioning, I felt very much at home here. Next time we are in Cleveland, I can guarantee we'll be making reservations here again. We had a truly special evening here with uniquely amazing food.
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