The Local Tavern brand is becoming a familiar face in the greater Lake County area with locations in Mentor, Willoughby and Painesville. I believe I do recall a westside location but do not recall where.
The Fish Bar is a great little eatery conveniently located right off Route 2 where the old Chester St. Tavern was located in Painesville. The decor is vibrant with an island and fishing theme that feels contemporary, but not forced or abrupt.
I ate at The Fish Bar for lunch. I was impressed with their simple lunch menu that felt like you had an array of options. I had the 3-way taco featuring the Fried Mahi Mahi with shaved cabbage and pineapple-mango salsa. A great light lunch option filled with flavor not leaving you stuffed to the gills.
For an appetizer I had the New England Clam Chowder. I wasn't overly floored by it. The consistency was a little too watery for my liking but the flavor profile was there.
Did not get a chance to sample the sushi menu as I am not a huge sushi fan. However, The Fish Bar is a great lunch spot for a quick bite with quality food that doesn't break the bank. The bar itself is aesthetically pleasing to the eye and to my estimation a great spot for a happy hour and food.
Overall, I recommend the Fish Bar to anyone who likes seafood dishes. To those who do not particularly like seafood, I believe The Fish Bar accommodates patrons with other tastes; like salads and sandwiches that are great substitutes. Good food and good service. I would definitely come back.