Provenance

What an elegant way to spend part of my birthday! This is a top shelf locale that pays attention to the fine details. Our group of four were pleased with everything from drinks to meals to view.Special bonuses you won't get elsewhere:-Art-themed cocktails inspired by works of art (Strawberry Thief, designed by William Morris, c 1936)-postcard that you can sit and write and the museum will post to anywhere in the world!This is a place where you won't be rushed through your meal. You will feel welcome to sit, chat, relax, enjoy. It is worth every penny.

I've been to both the restaurant and cafe and both were nice.The cafe has some grab-and-go things like sushi, sandwiches, juices, etc. They also have hot foods (like the lamb kafta I got and soups. They have a sushi station and a bakery section as well. The restaurant is definitely more upscale than the restaurant. The staff was very friendly here. I came for brunch a few times with friends. The food was delicious! The portions are a bit small but it's not super pricey so my friends and I split a few plates to share. We got the herb and ricotta frittata, crab cakes, and like a smores/chocolate waffle. We also shared a cocktail which was light and refreshing. All were super good! It's also just nice that it's inside the art museum so you have something to do before or after you eat!

Sad to write this review as this stellar Museum deserves the same in a cafe. This review is for the CAFE, not the restaurant.There were maybe 6 people in the main food line and we waited at least 30 minutes for a mediocre cheeseburger with cold French fries. The staff seemed bored, annoyed and to have contempt for customers who want to order food, despite customers' warmth, patience and attempted friendliness towards them. The ingredients of a tofu wrap could have been tasty but the wrap was soggy & gummy from sitting too long in the refrigerated display case. I regret not choosing the sushi instead! Offerings looked fresh and creative, and folks behind that counter seemed interested and gracious.The dessert/beverage staff upheld the value for attentive, friendly customer service for the whole staff. The coffee was rich & smooth; the desserts tasty and pretty. By being the last interaction before heading to a table, they somewhat redeemed the experience for us. We ate at a table by the bamboo garden. The light is beautiful but the air conditioning was freezing us out while 75 degrees outdoors. (Same for in the exhibit itself!) Very uncomfortable even wearing jackets and sweaters.Disappointing for an architecturally beautiful space and world class institution.

Ummm, not sure what to say about this lil spot. The food is tasty and very elegantly served but certainly not worth the price... three crepes served with a berry compote and fresh whipped cream $15???? C'mon... smhHam Benedict on a savory biscuit (not even flaky) $15?...chef.... very disappointing ... perhaps add a slice of melon or fresh fruit to make it worthwhile...For these prices, you should offer a side or glass of mimosa or... something...

Made reservation ahead of time for a great experience at the museum of art. The staff was accommodating and when we arrived we were seated at a beautiful table facing the city. The bread and tea were delicious with detailed presentation of toast and seasonings. The tea I ordered was crispy and fresh. We ordered off the Michael Angelo menu which was the taste of art . This included Porcini & Roasted Fennel Soup so light but full of exquisite flavor.The second course Seared Local Walleye cooked to perfection the sides so creative lemon parsnip purée with Tuscan kale which was charred for taste.To top it off Almond Semifreddo toasted apples with a decadent ginger crumble. I highly recommend this beauty for a late night dine in or any special occasion .

Some places are so good, you think about not recognizing them publicly lest they get over crowded. So don't come on New Year's Eve, as that is out time slot annually!I think a trip to the Art Museum should always end with an artistic meal such as they serve here. With cocktails. The French 75 and Curry Chicken brought in 2020 a little early for me!Make reservations!

Spent a quiet Sunday brunch with 5 family members and everything was perfect. We had a table with a great view, excellent service, and very good food.The brunch menu is a bit limited but we all liked what we ate including trout on greens topped with a fried egg... and smoked salmon on a corn pancake.They offer a really interesting selection of mixed drinks... but we didn't try them.

Love this small upscale restaurant located in the CLEVELAND Museum of Art. It really is a hidden gem of sorts. Hours are a bit irregular so check to see hours before going. The staff are top notch and friendly. The drinks are unusual and worth trying--they change regularly. The food is some of the best you will enjoy in CLEVELAND. The menu changes according to exhibit and availability of fresh in season produce. It is not a big menu, but anything you try will be excellent. The Brussels sprouts appetizer is top notch as well as the curried chicken salad. I don't think you would be disappointed in anything you order. It is a bit pricey for what one would expect to pay in a museum food spot, but this is not your ordinary museum restaurant, it is extraordinary.

As a special treat we made reservations at Provenance during an excursion to the art museum. We were led to a really charming spot looking out on the rain. Then we checked out the menu. There seemed to be a disconnect between what category items were in and what they were. As part of the " sharing" we got so confused that we had to ask and the very charming and very young helper explained that some things were big enough for two and some were not. There seemed to be no particular way you could tell. We ordered and got an ap, two main dishes and desserts. Everything was ok, if not wonderful but really expensive for what we got. On our way out, we saw a ton of people at the bar. That looked like the place to be in this restaurant.

This restaurant at the Cleveland Museum of Art offered us exactly what we wanted. We were tired and hungry after two hours of walking around the museum. We were looking for a place to quickly sit, relax, and have lunch. We choose to eat a spicy Asian-style dish that included lots of rice and salad. We bought one meal for about $14.00, and the meal was so large that both of us were satisfied. We didn't even have room for dessert. We are now both fans of this restaurant and plan to eat there on future visits to the museum.