The Reserve

Amazing dinner with friends. And the restaurant continues to live up to the expectations. Great drinks, amazing food and an even better ambiance.Make a reservation, it's worth it!

My husband and I dined here with another couple not that long ago. The service we received was excellent! The server and hostess were very warm and informative. We all had delicious cocktails! The atmosphere is super cozy decked out with European charm! I can't stress enough the loveliness of this space! The only downside was that for tapas , which we usually enjoy, we all found the food mediocre. We definitely will return for cocktails and might try a few different dishes.

Amy was there instead of Nikki so I couldn't ask her to make her version of the Bitter Kiss, but I had almost an exact reproduction of my birthday meal, except with the soup of the day and an Emma off their cocktail menu which was scrumptious. In my earlier review, I guess I forgot that the Buffala mozzarella and arugula came with peaches *and* prosciutto. Amy was there and there also seemed to be an expanded cast of employees there, with Amy and a hunky bartender.A meal at the Reserve is always a performance, with delicious food, props, entertainment, tech theater in the form of a playlist and stage set.Amy was too eager to pick up my plate. Normally something I complain about in lesser restaurants I guess most people don't enjoy polishing off every bite of deliciousness that is my way. I mean every bit of the Emma was fantastic including the lime zest, which took the form of a roasted lime wedge.

Don't sleep on this place! Came here with hubby for a date night. Very small space. Half is bar seating. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the cocktails and watching the bartender/server make cocktails. A unique experience. The many was varied and unique. Small plate style with moderate amount of options. Everything we ate was enjoyable. I thought the hot dog was pretty fun. Definitely recommend for an intimate meal!

I had really high hopes heading into this dining experience. The menu had me intrigued and the ambiance is quite cute and inviting. Unfortunately, the food just didn't live up to expectations. The food lacked flavor and even though it is tapas style, the portions are quite small for the price point. However, the service and cocktails were much more promising. If I returned it would be for pre dinner drinks, not for dinner itself.

This is our go to date night spot when visiting family in the area. The decor and atmosphere is so cozy with a full service, well stocked bar. We shared the smash potatoes, Brussels sprouts, honey sriracha tofu, and the curry, sub tofu. Really appreciated that they were able to make vegetarian accommodations. All the food was absolutely delicious, we regularly talk about the honey sriracha tofu. The glass noodles are amazing. The Brussels sprouts were very well cooked and delicious - nice and crispy. I do wish the chili oil was a little more prominent. The flavor of the curry was also amazing. The aioli served with the potatoes made the potatoes unique and was really good. Can't forget the bourbon creme brûlée. I'm a huge crème brûlée fan and especially love when restaurants add their unique spin to it like The Reserve does with the bourbon flavor. It was very light and fluffy, and I will say I do prefer a thicker texture typically but the flavor made up for it. Servers are always so nice as well. Check out The Reserve next time you're in the area! Fair warning - it is a little higher priced and the portions are small but it's so worth it.

Wonderful food, service, ambience, overall a great experience. Intimate and unique. So counter to chain restaurants. Very personal.

It's going to be a pass for me. Was so excited to come here b/c I never got to try Umami from before but it was pretty lackluster.This entire restaurant could have fit inside my kitchen from when I lived in Chagrin Falls. Ceilings were low, lights were low and if you weren't here on a date, get ready to be extremely intimate with your coworkers or family, haha! There are 2 very unconventionally cute spaces to sit on either side of the entrance. Since I was on a date, it was fine and pleasant but it forces you to be touching knees and hands with your companion, lol.Okay, the food. Taste was bland, cold and the portions were LAUGHABLE. I've been to other small plate restaurants like Rood and Salt but wow, this one needs to be recategorized as TINY plate restaurant. The crab meat I got was fresh and delicious but the accompanying soba noodles were pitifully small. They included 6 strands of noodles and did not season it except with lemon juice. I was expecting a rich sesame oil coating or simple garlic salt/herb combo but nope. So bland. So small. So hungry! My date's steak dish had a few more elements but for the high prices, this place really didn't live up to my expectations. Our appetizer was enough for a newborn with a marble-sized stomach. I had to go home and make a complete second dinner for myself. This is ridiculous.

This was my wife's birthday and initially was just going to be the two of us , but then my kids came home for thanksgiving break unexpectedly early. The Reserve is very small and intimate , yet the owner was so very accommodating to adjust our reservations to fit our 3 kids to now a party of 5 !!The cocktail menu was so diverse , great bourbon selection. The food is absolutely fantastic. We ordered several appetizers, some of the best oysters in Ohio ever , lobster Mac n cheese , curry mussels , and one of the best Caesar salads we have ever had, just fantastic tender salad and dressing with two lovely sardines. We each ordered our own small plate , each of us were delighted , a Cajun snapper with red beans and rice , absolutely amazing scallops and a salmon dish I cannot recommend highly enough , the staff are so friendly and accommodating, the bar and food is off the charts. Super intimate so don't be afraid of the tight quarters but the atmosphere is still very inviting.We will be back , 5 stars

I thoroughly enjoy my dining experiences at The Reserve. The food I am given is ALWAYS tasty accompanied by an outstanding presentation. Nikki and Sammi make me feel at home and guide my cocktail and food choices perfectly. I value the consistency of food choices prepared when I have dined at The Reseve over the many, many years! I appreciate the team. Thank you Rosemary11.22.2024