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| - This is one of those places that you think might let you down, mostly because it's on the "to do" list in CLE, and then doesn't. Sokolowski's (University Inn) serves up both Polish food and American food featuring both a Polish and comfort food spin. It is the first Polish restaurant that comes to people's minds here, while there are a few others that aren't as well known. Not only that, it is the oldest family owned and operated restaurant in this city, now being operated by the third generation.
Sokolowski's is the furthest thing from fine dining. It's more like a cafeteria. You might need those behind the counter to identify some things for you, mostly to be sure, and they are glad to do so as they are very down to earth. The restaurant is fairly large, having different rooms that people can rent out for parties or similar functions. Most of it is dimly lit except for the bar, which has large windows that look back to downtown from atop a bluff next to the Cuyahoga River.
I had a small Polish themed Salisbury steak, potatoes with an excellent sauce, and some pierogies on the side. Everything was very good and, since they are a unique item that one doesn't run into very often, the pierogies were the thing I remember most. It's a good thing that it's a cafeteria and not a buffet because, had it been a buffet, I would have gone back for a "few" more of their pierogies. If you don't believe me, check out their food photos on their website and then remember to pull your tongue back into your mouth.
The prices at Sokolowki's are reasonable. The noise level is somewhat lower in the restaurant while higher in the bar, where you'd think it's sort of a "Cheers" type of place with its regulars. There is parking both on site and on the street. One can also take the RTA Red Line to the Ohio City station and walk here if they wanted to, though that could be a slight schlep. There are a few other things to note. First, while pierogies are shown on the menu as a main, they can also be had as a side item, meaning you'll get fewer of them. Then, the menu changes, with Friday and Saturday having slightly different offerings and possibly even different hours than Monday through Thursday, while they are altogether closed on Sunday. Lastly, the Tremont area, along with Ohio City, is across the winding river from downtown and is being gentrified, though most of the hipsters and trendy types will be closer to Ohio City and the West Side Market. Let them stay there because, while change is inevitable, Sokolowski's is one of those places you don't want to see change.
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