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| - SO far I like this place.
The interior is really nice. Lots of light wood, dark colors, kind of rustic interesting decor while not screaming for attention, felt calm and relaxing but doesn't feel manufactured like a chain restaurant. Some booths and tables, private areas that would be nice for a larger party, and a bar inside and out. Oddly I really like the lighting fixtures.
On our first visit we sat on the outdoor patio. Its covered and you can see the TVs, there are nice lights, and although it overlooks the parking lot, it definitely doesn't feel like you're still in Solon.
I found the service to be friendly and attentive. Its still new to this town and the bartender is trying to learn everyone's names. He recognized us from our 1st visit which was nice.
The drinks were good, but pricey. I'm not a big drinker but they had several beer and wine selections that I recognized. The seasonal selection was something with peanut butter in the name, not sure what it was, but it was worth a try. I like the mixed drinks but they go down almost too easy! Still packed a punch though, just pretty smooth on the intake.
Food was good, so far we have tried the calimari which was average, battered and fried with a ho-hum sauce. Good but not exciting. The fish and chips were very good. Nice crispy breading on the fried fish. I had tilapia on another occassion and it was delicious but the sides were lacking. Very small portion of a squash dish and they really need help on the presentation. It just looked thrown together. The food does seem high quality, no complaints there, but may need a few months to really get it together. Plus, it is not pricey! But they do have happy hour daily with food specials.
Now, the wait times can be ridiculous. On our first visit, it was a Saturday evening and they quoted us a 90 minute wait!! So we sat at the bar, which was fine, you can order food there too. Later we came during the week after 9pm and it was not at all busy.
I'd highly recommend the outdoor patio, really enjoyed it and spotted a few Solon celebrities (we have a few). I will say this place seems to attract an older more gentrified crowd than families or college kids, probably due to the pricing.
Really liked it and look forward to going back. Truly think it will improve in a few months and get a 4-5 star rating.
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