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| - Stone Mad is one of those gems that are popping up in that area of Cleveland right now... as long as you're looking for a drink at the bar or a game of bocce ball. The drinks are good, decent selection of beers (not great if you are into the stouts or nitrogen tap beers). The interior is gorgeous, with an Irish-themed bar and dining space with a fireplace to the Italian-cafeteria themed back dining room with the bocce court.
And that's where the appeal ends. I went to Stone Mad for dinner twice (disclosure: i'm a fish-eating vegetarian), and the food is atrocious.
1) they have 2 items on the menu that are pescatarian-friendly: a salad, and the Catch of the Day. I've now had both of those items, neither impressed, least of all the CoD which wasn't cooked thoroughly.
2) And what of my carnivorous friends? Here was their experience:
- another salad, with egg and beacon, looked good, but there was too much lettuce and the dressing was watery and flavorless
- steak - you are presented with a piece of meat (though it WAS yummy) on a plate, with a knife. There is no sauce. There is no side. NONE. Who serves a hunk of meat without at least a small scoop of mashed potatoes or fries?????
- chicken wrap - this was decent and came with a side of coleslaw and french fries, which were just OK. No major complaints there.
So overall, if you are going for a drink, and to enjoy their beautiful stone patio, then do go. But not for dinner.
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