I wasn't sure what I'd find in Cleveland but this was a pleasant find. More energy and atmosphere than most of the other places in the neighborhood, I wandered in and found a place at the bar. The bartender seemed to make everyone feel right at home. She knew some of the locals particular tastes and even carried on a good conversation about my particular poison, single malt scotch (of which they actually had my favorite, Lagavulin).
A great test of a restaurant begins with their bread and especially their butter. While mine came out a bit late, with the entree, the butter was soft and sweet. Not just a plain stick. The bread was also very good - a crispy crust with a fluffy white inside.
I ordered the scallop entree and was pleasantly surprised by the mix of tastes. Scallops perfectly seared over an orange jus with brussel sprouts and citrus wedges. Everything blended together quite well. There were just 3 scallops though so I thought it was rather small for the ~$26 price.
I wouldn't give it 5 stars unless it was truly amazing, and the portion was surprisingly small, but I would say it's well worth the hype and deserves a stop when in town, though I will explore other places first before going back here.