Grove Hill

I don’t ever give bad reviews, so you’ll want to read this. I had a really bad anniversary dinner. Let me give you the play by play:
Walked in and the place was DEAD, and they sat us right next to the only other couple there. Unnecessary. It’s a big enough place. The décor is dark and could use some updating. Had bread that was meh. Took her suggestion on the pulled pork and she said splurging for fries was worth it. Spoiler: it wasn’t. Got our meals and the fries were charred, inedibly hard. Bun was burnt and meat was dry. I was sad. She passed us three times never asking how things were so I could give her a chance to fix the mistake, even though it was obvious I hadn’t touched my fries or bun. Finally came to give the check and ask how dinner was and I informed her about the fries. She apologized stating she «would have gotten me new ones» –past tense. Well why didn’t you ask before now? Or check in? She handed us the check w/​no changes to make up for the fact that I left hungry. I cannot appreciate a place that doesn’t try to correct their mistakes, make amends on the bill, or offer an apology item.
Pros: the pickle was good, the roses were real, water was tasty, and bartender wished us well as we left. That’s it – I tried to be positive there, give me some credit!

Just left with my wife to a wonderful culinary experience. Growing up in NYC, I was pleasantly surprised by the menu, wait service, and food. We had the chicken liver on toasted bread with a plum sauce. FABULOUS. My wife had the veal Milanese and I had the lamb shank. Both excellent choices.
The waitress, Brenna, could not of been more helpful with the selections. The food came out extremely quickly. We will definitely be back if we are near Chagrin Falls again.

I could tell you all about Grove Hill based on my first visit last night — but let’s get right to the point.
I love pasta, so when we asked our waitress if there was anything the restaurant was known for, she said their Bolognese sauce. I asked her what kind of pasta it came on and it was some standard «tube-​like» pasta (my words, not hers). I had remembered her saying Grove Hill made their own tagliatelle in-​house, so I asked to have that subbed in.
OMG — sooooo tasty. Yes, their Bolognese is extremely good. It’s very fine unlike some restaurants whose sauce has huge chunks of meat. But the pasta — heavenly. Soft, yet firm with a delicate texture and taste, just like fresh pasta should be. The combination was amazing and I’m ashamed to admit I ate the entire bowl of the dinner portion.
If you’re a pasta and/​or Bolognese nut — go there and try it. I think you’ll be happy.
Quaint little place — bar/​restaurant kind of layout as mentioned. The bar is in a back corner, so kind of separated from most of the rest of the restaurant. While it has two fairly large monitors, the sound was down way low, so wasn’t a bother. Wait staff was very casual, but did a great job. All in all a great little place that I will be back to often I think.

Thank you Colleen for making us feel welcome. We walked in 20 minutes before closing. Colleen was very inviting and encouraged us to stay for a glass of wine. Cheers

Very Good. It has been a long time since we were here last. It was called Rain Tree then. Not a lot has changed. Except the décor. Gone are the offer doilies.
The service is still fantastic. Pleasant and attentive. Just the way it should be.
The menu is a bit sparse, but there is a dish for everyone in any mood. I got the scallops. Not only a favorite of mine but I remember them here previously. And I was not disappointed. Cooked just right!
Wifey had the half baked chicken. A favorite of hers. She enjoyed it also saying it was seasoned a little different than expected but in a good way.
All in all if you are looking for a special dinner tonight. This is the place.

Our server, Jim, was wonderfully attentive for our party of 14. We are the Second Saturday dinner club that chooses a new restaurant each month. I loved the Sirloin and the Gnocchi to start. The steak was cooked perfectly. Easily worth the trip to visit this great place. #secondsaturday

Had dinner a few weeks ago. Overall pretty good. My wife had the vegan ravioli, I think they were mushroom. Pretty tasty. I had a curry dish, which was somewhat disappointing. I’m used to my curries having a really full, rich flavor, and this dish was rather bland. The salad was good. We skipped desert to go across the street to the Popcorn Shop! Service was decent, nothing special. I would try it again to see if they can hit 5 stars. Chagrin Falls is such a great place to visit…

I didn’t even know this place existed. We shared four of the small plates and got two desserts and really enjoyed everything. Service was great too. We will definitely be back! We got the salmon tartar and the venison tenderloin — both were good. Also got the Brussel sprouts and Arancini — I didn’t love the Brussel sprouts they tasted a little smokey but the sauce with the Arancini was wonderful.

This place is great! The food and service were both spot on.
They had a nice selection of oysters, and the ones we selected were delicious. We split a few small plates– venison, arancini, and brussel sprouts. All were cooked so well and tasted delicious.
The host and our server were both so friendly and affable. To have the experience we did after we popped in on a Friday night without a reservation, makes the place a real gem and we will definitely be back.

Time for a little journey to one of our favorite areas, and try a new spot. Located in the location of the former Raintree Restaurant, Grove Hill comes highly recommended. Not only that but Chef Tim Bando’s Dad and I went to high school together, albeit a few years apart, so the pressure was on! And the pressure was nothing!
Got reservations and got seated right on time (big plus in my book) and on a busy, packed Saturday night.
Server was perfect! Gave us the necessary time to digest the days specials, as well as the menu. Ah, the menu!
I’ve heard about the various plates, both big and small, but settled for two small plates for each of us. My wife had the duck and Brussels sprouts as dinner, while I settled for the spicy lamb meatballs and the roasted polenta. All we both could say was WOW! Tasty, served hot, and delicious! The wait for the meals was nothing to worry about, especially on a busy Saturday night.
So, when in the mood for a change of pace, take the trip out to the Falls and be sure Grove Hill is in your itinerary!

I have been a bar patron at Grove Hill since they opened; this is the friendliest (and best music) bar in Chagrin. The bartenders, Mick and Colleen are great and take the time to know their guests. Lately I have tried some of the food and I have been pleasantly surprised at how delicious everything has been. This is easily my favorite bar/​restaurant in Chagrin Falls.

We went to the Grove Hill during our stay in Chagrin falls and we really enjoyed it. The menu is very interesting with a lot of fresh ingredients. The service and ambiance is very nice and also very family friendly. The last not the least is their cocktail menu which made the experience that much better.

This is a very, very good restaurant, and, reading the negative reviews on Unilocal,I frankly don’t believe they are legitimate. If this restaurant opened in my restaurant’s town, I’d hire shills to diss it, too.
I can find no fault with Grove Hill. Décor, service, menu: all are superb. Moreover, the prices are extremely low for the quality you receive. I have eaten there twice now: once with a small party and just recently with a large party. The food and service have been consistently excellent.
The menu is very exciting because it is original and very au courant. It’s the new American cooking at its finest, with an emphasis on fresh seafood. The small plate mussels are the best I’ve ever had. And I have been spoiled by some excellent mussels in the past. My straitlaced uncle enjoyed his steak and fries the other night, and my wife and I loved our Julia Child-​inspired fish soup. My brother in law loved his curry dish and said it was the best he’d ever tasted. That is a wide range of excellence, people.
This restaurant might be worth a three star rating from Michelin. Time will tell. Right now it’s a tremendous diamond in the rough on the east side of Cleveland.

Great addition to Chagrin. Located in parking lot facing old Giant Eagle (good riddance) and upcoming new Heinens.
Extremely creative menu. Comfy if dressed or jeans. Kids ok but few around. Bar area separate and beautiful and classy. Most of the wait staff has worked with chef/​owner before, so very attentive but not overwhelming (perfect).
Small plates and large plates, all easy to share.
Loved roasted cauliflower. Salmon tartare. Lake Erie walleye. A fries with gravy concoction apparently popular in Montréal. Chef stopped by table (Tim) and spoke at length about menu development and praised his staff. Very engaging. Was told by another diner there may be rooftop patio next year.
Passed on dessert to stroll lovely Chagrin and get cone at Jeni’s, then decaf at Starbux. Great romantic evening.

Come here for happy hour! $ 2 domestic, ½ off oysters, appetizers $ 5! Excellent food!

We were excited about this place because of the location and that we are often in the Chagrin Falls area just to hang out and get popcorn. The duck confit, the barbecue rib appetizer, and the fish I had for dinner would be what I’d recommend. The scallops though were a bit too salty that night, but might have been an off night as the scallops have been well liked by other reviewers. The décor and atmosphere felt a bit tired. While the service was friendly, the wait time was on the slower side with a total dining time of 1hr 30mins.

So I blasted the place a year ago … But wow. Tim Bando has it rockin … This place is great! Ribs with coffee bbq crazy good. Best artichoke in town. Tomato and Burrata excellent. So if u read my previous review … Forget about it! Try it … Plus Tim is great guy and he has listened and changed his restaurant … Great addition to the CLE culinary scene. Thanks Tim … Btw they have Lagavulin … How good is that

My wife and I had been to Grove Hill once before, several months ago. It has gone down hill fast. The restaurant was packed the first time we were here, and it was half empty the second time around. People
Must be catching on. We had a double date last night, and were very disappointed. First off, our waiter was not friendly or accommodating at all. It seemed like the bigger tables were more worthy of his attention. Either way, I can’t remember a less personable server. He barely acknowledged us all evening.
Perhaps more importantly, the food was not good. We started with a steamed artichoke, with was fine but definitely not worth $ 12. It came with a mayo sauce in the side that was underwhelming. Dinner was Grove Hill’s chance to redeem itself — it fell flat. I had seared salmon with rice and beets, and a horseradish sauce on the side.
The salmon ($ 23) was fine, but the beets and rice were literally served below room temperature, and the flavors were just boring. I love horseradish, yet I found this oniony, watery version inedible.
My wife ordered the special, seared swordfish ($ 24) over a corn medley and a fruity sauce on the side. Again, the fish was fine, but she also considered the corn inedible. The sauce was very ordinary as well. After tip, dinner cost us $ 80, and the entire experience was negative. We will not be back — there are too many options in Chagrin Falls to give this place another chance.

Went here on Saturday night with a few friends and the husband for dinner. I was pleasantly surprised. They have a decent beer list and good cocktails. We started out with a selection of oysters which were very good. I had 2 of the small orders of the vegetable curry and the mushroom ravioli. They obviously don’t go together, but I couldn’t decide. Both were very good, but the curry was awesome. I like that they have small portions. The small portion of the curry would have actually been enough, but the small ravioli was quite small. My husband got a small order of a meat pasta which was definitely big enough for a full meal. The service was a bit slow, but it was a busy evening. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere was nice. I would definitely return.

I know I know. Why tell other people to not go somewhere and just end up back there again yourself?! I’m a silly silly anomaly. I thought brunch would be different… ALAS, IT WAS NOT. I just don’t even know where to start… The forgotten order? The questionable flavors? The incomplete menu? The cost not reflecting the quality? But I think my grandpa, who I went with, summed the experience up nicely at the end when he wisely quoted Thumper from Bambi: «If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothin’ at all».