Skye Bistro

We visited Skye Bistro with some friends during the holidays. A pleasant surprise to find a high-​end restaurant attached to a hotel. The atmosphere is very elegant with a piano player in the dining area. Although we did not frequent the bar, it appeared very classy. The menu offered something for everybody and there were plenty of specials as well. The food and service were great, but would have enjoyed a more extensive dessert menu. Highly recommend.

We went to Skye Bistro for my brother’s 50^th birthday. The restaurant is located in the Best Western hotel which ave me some trepidation on the type of restaurant we were going to. I had heard good things and hoped it lived up to the reviews.
The first indication that it was not going to live up to expectations was that our table of ten was seated next to the singer/​guitarist/​piano player. The music made it very difficult to talk to those at the table. The musician was very good but having him sitting at next to our table was troubling. My parents felt left out of the conversation as they had to talk very loud to be heard and just decided to be quiet instead.
The waitress was doing her best to serve the group, but she also had other tables to serve which made the service slow. The waitress also did not have any assistance with clearing the tables, she was waitress and busser for all her tables. We ordered our drinks and appetizers, potatoe chips with blue cheese and brie. The chips were very good and the brie came with bread, some grapes and slices of apple. The portions were enough to share.
Next came the dinner. They offered specials, prime rib, trout and a few other items, along with their regular menu and pub fare. The pub fare is the typical: sliders, salads, burger and fried sides such as calamari and french fries.
The portions of the specials were large and so much they could not be finished while the pub fare portions were to small leaving the diners wanting more. Some of the items seemed to be missed or matched or described. My wedge salad was chopped romaine though when it was placed on the table the waitress was sure to tell me it was a wedge. I would have preferred her to just admit they ran out of iceberg and substituted romaine. My husband’s fish tacos came with french fries and no salsa or taco sauces. Others had the meatloaf and ravioli entrees. Again, it was good but nothing special.
Due to the server being stretched over to many tables she wasn’t able to check on us and many of us were not asked if we wanted another beverage until the dinner was over.
The final issue I had with the meal was that as we were enjoying our dessert and coffee the waitress started to clean up the tables over our plates. Some of us were still eating and it felt like they were trying to rush us out of the room. For what we paid, I would have thought the service would have been better and the food a bit more special.
I am glad I tried the place out but do not think I would be going back. There are many other places in Mentor that have similar food and better services.

We dined here back in the summer on the patio by the «pool» in back. The setup was nice although a bit strange. If anyone had actually been in the pool they could have soaked us but I digress.
To start I asked the waitress about some of the various bottles of wine they had. She had no idea how to answer my simple questions and seemed to have no way to find out. So I chose one I was unfamiliar with. It was a Red Zin and it was barely ok. I don’t blame her for that though.
Moving on.
We started with the Baked Brie app. It was simple. Nothing wrong with it just exactly what you expect.
For dinner I had the Short Ribs ($ 23) and my fiancé had the Pork Tenderloin ($ 22). Immediately I knew why I found a Groupon for this place. The food was edible but at least, warm. It transported me to my worst nightmare, a retirement home. If bland, fatty, ill prepared food is what you’re after, THEY’VE GOT IT!!!
The waitress had told us earlier that the death by chocolate dessert was out of this world and in my foolish mind I just kept thinking, it can’t be as bad as this food. So we ordered it to go. Not worth the calories. We threw half of it out.
The front of house staff was very kind and accommodating which is why I’ve waited so long to write this review.
If you like good food that has qualities like flavor and texture, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.

Always have a great experience here. Food is always good– last night I had the seared tuna on the specials menu which was great! Service is always above par and the food is always excellent. Great atmosphere and last night there was live music but not obnoxious just a great musician with a great voice which added to the ambiance.

This was my first time dining at Skye, and I was thoroughly impressed. I ordered the potato encrusted grouper which was flaky and flavorful. The potato crust was crunchy and baked perfectly. The broccoli and cauliflower side vegetables were crisp and large. We enjoyed the singer and piano player, who were not too loud to hold a conversation with our guests. The waiter was attentive and helpful; the ambience was wonderful. Although a bit pricey, I will definitely return, especially for the prime rib Friday special which our guests thoroughly enjoyed.

Skye is a very interesting restaurant that is very easy to pass up if you don’t know what you are looking for. I have been multiple times, mostly for lunch, and it has never disappointed. The restaurant itself is very clean and the staff is always very attentive to whatever you need. The bar area is very relaxed with a good selection of drinks and a nice décor. I have tried multiple things on the menu, including many soups, and I have not had anything that I wouldn’t eat again. I highly recommend Skye.

Excellent! Had a NY Strip with garlic mashed potatoes with the vegetable do hour (summer and zucchini with roasted red peppers). Also had the Blue Skye Chips for a shared appetizer. Drank a couple Great Lakes Brewing Co. Rye of the Tiger IPAs. Served some warm bread with the meal. A couple in our group shared their desserts (I had a Bailey’s). Sampled Death by Chocolate and the NY Cheesecake. Both were excellent.
Our waiter was Steve. He did an excellent job and really rolled with our crazy group! Even snapped a couple iPhone photos for us, mid-​meal.
Sat outside on and area Steve told us would be covered by next summer. It’s next to the pool (the restaurant is part of the Best Western hotel). Cool night … and it was neat to see they keep some blankets out there for anyone who might need to wrap themselves to ward off the chill.
Meals are a bit pricey — most entrees over $ 20 — but you get what you pay for, folks. It’s darn good food and darn good service, so it’s well worth the visit now and again!

My wife and I had an early dinner here on a Monday. The staff was friendly and helpful, but it was obvious that the other waiter was much more interested in customer service than our waitress. Our waitress read off some specials, but we overheard the other waiter reading off a much more extensive list and go out of his way to make his diners much more comfortable.
The food was OK, but overpriced for what we received. I would not recommend getting anything with snap peas as the chef does not know to trim the stem ends off of the peas. The risotto also seems to be a favorite as it is a side with many entrees; however, it is a bit dense (Gordon Ramsey would not approve). It is very obvious that they are doing their best to make this establishment work, but I think they still need to update themselves a bit in order to draw a younger crowd. At present, it is a «blue hair» establishment. This may be the image they are looking to portray and clientele they are looking to attract, but the image discourages those under 40 from dining here.
I would also look to update the wine list. At present they have a wide range, but these are the very traditional and well-​known mega-​winery names. I would like to see some more unique items on the list.

Stayed at the inn for several months and often ate at the bar. The food was always great and the wait staff were very friendly & knowledgeable. I would make a special trip just to eat there. Excellent

My wife and I have been to Skye numerous times (10 – 12). The food is excellent, and the wine has always been reasonably priced.
We always enjoy the musical accompaniment that Dan provides. It truly adds to the experience. This gem is a solid 4 – 5 stars. The reviews that drag it down are from sometime ago — before we began frequenting the restaurant. Lastly, we have taken our teenage children to Skye, because we wanted them to experience the food/​live music combo, and they really enjoyed themselves.
It’s our favourite Mentor restaurant.

Skye Bistro is a surprise. It’s wonderful! I would describe it as romantic. The deco is warm and modern. The menu has a lot of nice selections and a wine/​beer list. The service is impeccable! The food delicious. A pianist plays Wed-​Sat nights. Doesn’t get any better than that.

Best Chicken Marsala I’ve ever had. Also, save room for the delicious gluten free chocolate mousse.

It is a nice atmosphere and the food is good! Our server Paul was probably the best server we have had serving us ever!

Have dined at Skye Bistro several times with several different guests & everyone always enjoys the meal & comments on what a pleasant surprise Skye Bistro is & that they will be back. This time the guys enjoyed the prime rib special noting great flavor, doneness & the right amount of fat. Loved the «Potato Du jour» Rosemary mashed. Lawnfield salad just the right mix of tasty ingredients & dress perfectly — lightly & not drowned. My first disappointment EVER was the Lobster Mac & Cheese. Description sounded great but I found the cheese sauce mundane & the mac was absolutely drowned in cheese sauce reminiscent of Velveta. Don’t mean to knock Velveta but I expect something a bit more sophisticated for an entrée at Skye. High marks for calamari which was tender & delicately breaded. Good selection of beers and Pom martini perfectly mixed. Even if you don’t have room for desert get one and share — I recommend the chocolate cake. If you don’t go for dinner it’s a great place to stop for dessert & coffee or nightcap after a show. We’ve done this several times but we each get a desert and multiple forks for tasting each others.
The place is super clean from the bathrooms, sparkling glassware & table settings, bright white napkins to employees attire. Piano player plays soft dinner music in the restaurant and the Pub is quaint, energetic and friendly. There’s even dining on the front porch or around the pool.
Skye Bistro is in the Best Western Lawnfield Inn & Suites. If eating «hotel restaurant» food would normally turn you off, as it typically does me, don’t let it this time. You won’t be disappointed. Though we’ve never been a guest at the hotel it looks like it would be a pleasant experience. Has a real upscale B&B feel.

This restaurant is a wonderful surprise to find in a Best Wester motel.
The food is very good and they have a number of GLUTEN FREE, or items that can be made gluten free, on the menu. Their frier is dedicated so those of us who can’t eat gluten, can have french fires and their homemade corn chips. Tonight we had baked brie for an appetizer, then we shared sweet potato fries. For my main course I had a wonderful large salad.
When it came time for desert, you can’t beat their gluten free Death By Chocolate.
They have bar seating that is separate from the dining room. It is a full bar with a TV. I’ve eaten in the dinging room five or six times and never had the bar noise overflow into the dining area.
On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings they have a piano player in the dining area. It adds an intimate romantic atmosphere, that is missing during lunch.

Just had mother’s dinner here and everything was perfect — the waitress could be a little bit more friendly but then again she was working on Mother’s Day. The Prime Rib was to die for. My sister from Texas as their scallops w/​mushroom risortto and she loved it. They were very accomendating since we had a party of 8 and two small children.
Have been there during the week and the only suggestion is their live entertaining made everyone else have to talk loud which then made the it a loud place to eat.

CATERING: I contacted Skye twice in the space of a week for off-​site catering, but no one ever called me back. My event was a corporate holiday dinner with a pretty large budget. My first contact was by email, the second was by phone. The person on the phone assured me «Susan» would return my call, but she never did.
Pretty lame.

Recently at Skye for a friends rehearsal dinner — the party began on the patio and dinner was served in a back room. The wine and appetizers were great and it was a pre-​determined menu for our party. I ordered the steak, but it was very fatty :(
Although I came from out of town for the occasion, I would definitely come again if I lived closer!

Went to Skye — bar for some post dinner drinks.
It had two (fake) but realistic fireplaces.
Drinks were made to order; glasses were clean. Bartender needs to spread attention to more patrons.
Friend ordered takeout and it seemed to come out pretty fast.
Restaurant and bar were pretty busy for that late in the evening… however parking sucks.

Skye was a very unpleasant surprise. So loud you couldn’t hear your dining companion across the table, in a crowded dining room. No specials, on a Saturday night.
My companion ordered a burger from the pub side of the menu (which also includes fish tacos, banh mi, etc.). Specified medium rare. I ordered the Caesar salad and butternut squash ravioli.
Some minutes later, our meals arrived — oops, no, a shrimp risotto and short ribs arrived, only to disappear back into the kitchen and then float out to the bar dining area.
Much, much later, the burger and ravioli arrived. The Caesar? No explanation for why it never made the scene; perhaps it was misdelivered as well and that table was so famished that they pretended it was theirs.
The ravioli were OK; the burger was overcooked and uninspired. And did I mention it was noisy? Didn’t help that despite our request with our reservation for a quiet table, we were plunked down next to the piano.
Our waiter, while pleasant at the start, pulled a disappearing act. My companion would’ve wanted a second glass of wine, but never got the chance to ask. And perhaps if he’d glanced our way once or twice, he might’ve noticed that the salad hadn’t arrived.
The only nice part of the experience was walking down the hall to the parking lot and experiencing blessed quiet.
For anyone still interested after this: Wines by the glass were reasonably priced. The clientele skews very old — at least 75% of the 40 or so people in the dining room with us were clearly over 60. The menu selection is relatively limited and doesn’t have much in the way of creativity.
We won’t be going back.