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| - Came here at the behest of my sister, who wanted to explore the food scene in Cleveland a little more. We went there during lunch. For one thing, I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Flats is having another social scene resurgence. (After all these years having moved away and spending my time in Cincinnati.) The ambience at Bold is very nice, with spacious windows and an upscale, but casual, setting.
I'll have to say that the food is quite good. We went pretty aggressive on the menu. For the appetizers, we ordered a small selection of oysters, which were fresh and nicely briny, which was a nice start to the meal. We also got the main lobster nachos, yellowfin ahi tuna tartar, and a small side of pommes frites. The pommes frites (or fries), were nicely crispy, though a bit thin, kind of reminiscent of Lola's signature fries. The lobster nachos were excellent, served on sizable fried tortillas that I'm sure was made in the kitchen, which served as a nice serving platform for the lobster and guac. The tuna tartar (yes, with raw tuna) was also excellent and fresh, with an Asian spin with very nice sweet and salty flavors that were pretty well balanced.
For the main dishes, we got the duck breast and Boston lobster roll. The duck breast was succulent with a hint of gaminess (which I actually like) with strips of fat that made the dish absolutely delicious with the stuffing and huckleberries providing nice complement to the duck itself. The lobster roll was probably overkill considering the lobster nacho appetizer, but it was chock full of lobster. The lobster roll is about as straightforward as you can get, but was outclassed by the duck.
Overall, Bold is an excellent addition to the already flourishing and remarkable food scene in Cleveland (take that, Cincinnati--you can learn a few things for sure). It's a bit on the pricier side with regards to portions, but the quality of the food makes up for it. I'd give this place 4.5/5 stars overall. I can certainly see myself coming back for another meal, but probably not any time soon, as there are many other restaurants to explore in Cleveland.
For those who complain about the wait time, good food takes time and a good meal is enjoyed with plenty of time. If you're expecting some of these dishes, especially the main hot dishes to come out in 20 minutes, you're expecting fast food service or food that's being reheated. And that is a travesty. Sit down, enjoy the ambiance and the window views. Take an hour or two out of your busy schedule to enjoy the good food here. Or just go to Chipotle instead.
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