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| - As a discerning foodie and large fan of the Cleveland restaurant scene, I don't say this lightly: Flying Fig is by far my favorite restaurant in the city. I've been here about a dozen times (all for dinner) since moving to the area 2.5 years ago, and it is my go to place for bringing out-of-town friends and family.
In terms of food, I've never had a bad meal. They take such care when preparing the plates, and it's just... delicious. (Important side note - if they ever bring it back, get the duck. Flying Fig is the only place in the city that will actually cook it medium rare, and it's mind-blowing. The fact that it was recently struck from the menu is a shame.) Their local beet salad is a must, and the charcuteries plate is consistently adorable. The drinks are always stiff, which is pretty much my standard for a good one. Their specialty cocktails are all around $10, but when factoring in the amount of alcohol, it's a bargain.
The location is great - being in Ohio city allows you and your friends to go out afterwards without having to drive.
Only tiny negative things: there's nothing special about the decor, and since a busy waiter station divides the bar and dining areas, the atmosphere can be interrupted if you sit in the wrong seat. There's a circular booth right across from this station - I recommend you avoid it. From what I can tell, the music is just someone's personal playlist or Pandora station, so it rarely adds to the experience. But everything else is amazing. Go here, now!
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