We decided on Cleveland Chop after an appointment at Cleveland Clinic. We are from Akron but since we were in the area decided to try something new.
Walking in the decor has an open speak-easy feel with deep bold paint on the walls, exposed brick, and dark wood architectural details.
We came in on a Monday afternoon after lunch time. They allowed us to order off of the Dinner menu. We chose the Ahi Poke Tacos and the Steak "Cigars" (basically Philly cheesesteak egg rolls). Both were phenomenal. My husband ordered French onion soup, some of the best I've ever had.
For entrees, my mother ordered the short rib grilled cheese which was PACKED with tender short rib meat and such a delicious choice. My husband had tenderloin tips in a sort of wine sauce (reminded me of Marsala sauce except darker) served with Cheddar mashed potatoes and I had an 8oz. Filet Mignon with fries.
My reasoning for 4 stars instead of 5 has to do with meat quality. My husbands tenderloin tips were extremely tough. My filet Mignon (which set us back nearly 40 dollars) was cooked incorrectly the first time (over cooked). When they brought back a new one, it was cooked well but seemed to be tough for a filet Mignon and the seasoning was nowhere to be found.
I wouldn't have had such a problem with the meat except that the name of the restaurant is Cleveland Chop which to me stands for Chophouse. When I think of a chop house I think of a place that should have high quality meat and the BEST steak in town. We were nothing short of wowed by everything EXCEPT for the steak and tenderloin tips. I expected a beautiful seasoning crust on the steak and melt in your mouth quality for the price I paid and it just simply did not meet that standard whatsoever.
I would be willing to try Cleveland Chop again but hope that they will improve their meat quality and or processes for seasoning/tenderizing.