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| - Nighttown introduced me to the world of Cleveland Cuisine. A few years back, fresh out of school, after landing my first grown-up job and living closer to the city, I was inclined to try someplace different than the neighborhood chain or hole in the wall pizza joint. The place that changed it all was this sleepy ol' Jazz Club in Cleveland Heights....
The character that permeates from the walls inside Nighttown is to be awed at. The Irish Pub influence is definitely well pronounced. The space inside is plenty adequate for a group or perfect for the romantic evening for two. In addition to the main dining room, there's a cozy bar, an all-season patio and private room available for parties of any occasion.
I've since been to Nighttown on multiple occasions. Only once did I stay for the music, with the majority of my visits focused on dinner and/or drinks. All of my meals have been fantastic, especially the Prime-Rib and on a separate occasion, the Lamb Chop special. Entree's aside, the real gem is the soup. Order the Soup du Jour, whatever it happens to be that night. Every time I come here, I make a point to order the soup. It never disappoints.
Overall, Nighttown seems to be an older, more well refined establishment. I'm speaking of not only the typical crowd, but also to the menu and the building itself. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. As another reviewer pointed out, Nighttown is reliable and that term seems very appropriate. They've seem to have found a recipe for success and it works for them and their patrons.
I appreciate the world that Nighttown has introduced me to. It will always hold a special place in my heart. But more than anything, Nighttown served as a wake-up call as to all of the great independently run restaurants, both new and old that I've still yet to explore in this great food-centric city.
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