PROS
-Authentic ingredients. When possible or when in season, ingredients are sourced locally, meaning fresh and quality food. And this goes for the drinks too! Everything that was in our drinks was made in-house.
-Good dishes. I got the short rib stuffed shells. I really enjoyed it! Probably could have done without the shells - it was just the vehicle for the good stuff.
-A diamond in the rough. I have not been impressed with many of the downtown Willoughby restaurants in terms of food quality and overall ambiance, so this is a welcome addition to the scene.
CONS
-Limited menu. I suppose with limited ingredients comes a limited menu selection. I think there were only 4 starters on the menu? I hope that they add a few more choices in the future because everything we tried was very tasty!
-Space and sound. This restaurant is very narrow and very small. I am surprised that the wait staff can even get through to the tables in the front. On top of the small size of the space was the noise that resonated throughout. It was hard to talk to my friends sitting across the table from me.
BOTTOM LINE
Saddle up and squeeze in to Hook & Hoof for a good meal and great time!