So most major downtown hotels have a place for people to chat, drink, and eat during their stay. Naturally, our company (in town for a conference) chose Jake's because it was in a hotel right near the conference center. I fully expected the place to be standard, overpriced, and just bland. Actually, what I discovered was quite different.
Situated in the Downtown Key Marriott, Jake's has a great surrounding atmosphere and a great general location in Cleveland. A few blocks from the Casino, a few blocks from the convention center, the only real trouble is parking - though since it's not NYC or San Fran, the parking isn't insurmountable.
One night I went for drinks, one night I went for dinner. Both experiences were terrific. They have some great Cleveland brews on tap, the Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla was delish, and my bros had a couple of New York Strip steaks that they fancied. It's pricey, I'll give them that. But the atmosphere is really cozy, and the staff had that Midwest charm.
I'm not sure what's up with some of the reviews, because I'd recommend this place to anyone with a suit and a corporate card.