OK. So I have loved Crop since day 1. Actually even BEFORE day 1 since I had met Steve and Jackie before they opened the place. When it first opened, they had a great location in the Warehouse District and always provided great, fresh food. Always reminded me of CA where I grew up. The farm to table influence even hit the cocktails! Such tasty concoctions for each season!
I'm pleased to say that absolutely nothing has changed in the manner of service, food or drink. But now they have moved into an absolutely GORGEOUS old bank branch building - the old Union Bank in OH City. I've seen reviews saying it's too "grand" or "empty". Ridiculous! Why can't a restaurant in Cleveland exist in a beautiful space? In fact, Cleveland could take a hint and start to clean itself up! Why not compete with the big boys?
My favorite place to eat is the bar since the bartenders are incredibly friendly and super knowledgeable about what they're serving. (As an aside, Crop even tries to stock OH created liquors. Impressive!)
I'd love to see how they decorate for the holidays. The space is truly amazing. I can't say I've ever eaten in a restaurant where I want to just gaze at the ceiling and the beautiful large windows flanked by marble pillars. Beautiful. You're missing out if you haven't been.