Lola is fancy. As someone visiting Cleveland for the first time and spending a sum total of 24 hours in the city, strolling down the (relatively short block of) E 4th street on which Lola is located is a charming treat. These Midwestern, Rust Belt cities have some beautiful brick buildings which go into good effect at creating a romantic, steampunk 1800s atmosphere.
I had a great bourbon cocktails served with a spiced, dried apricot garnish which is known as the Gunslinger. I had a fine Italian wine from the wines by the glass list. Unfortunately for you, the reader of this review, I boringly ordered a flank steak with french fries which was very good, but likely wasn't the dish to order if I really wanted to understand what Lola has to offer.
It was booked from 5-9:30pm so I arrived at 5:00 and grabbed one of the 10 or so seats at the bar. Those all filled up by 6:00pm if not earlier, so make reservations.