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| - This place has been a local icon for years. Back in the 1970's and 1980's it was one of the finest restaurants in the area. Very romantic. Great for special occasions. I proposed to my wife here, so it has special meaning. It fell on hard times and became little more than an upscale Red Lobster for a while. It underwent renovation, reopened with a new menu. Last went there a few years back, but felt no urge to return. I really like seafood, and my daughter wanted some to celebrate her birthday, so we went here. First the good: the view is still amazing. You get a beautiful sunset view and panoramas of downtown Cleveland. No other place in the area can match it. Next, the not so good. The dining room was very noisy, but got quieter as the night went on. The live piano player who played Broadway songs and classic rock ballads was a nice touch. Service was very inconsistent. Certainly not upscale. Had to ask for drink refills multiple times. Got our bill wrong, we got someone else's bill. The menu is nice, offering a decent selection of seafood. But you cannot order lobster alone as an entree. I like the simply prepared option, where you can order basic seafood without all of the sauces and seasonings. Sides are downright boring. Salad are uninspired. We got the frozen tower appetizer. The oysters were great, the shrimp also. Lobster OK, crab not so much. Tasted processed. Desserts were good. Enjoyed the unique coffee creme brulee. Will I rush back here again? No. I will continue my search for an above average seafood restaurant in Northeast Ohio.
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