Friar's Table

Friar's Table reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Fred VIP

   Cleveland8 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The service was slow and didn't seem to be well coordinated. Walking in, it was unclear where the hostess stand was and so we stood there. Once at the table, it took longer than expected to have the waiter engage with us. The food was very good. The food was brought very quickly, almost too quickly. Then at the end of the dinner, we sat there longer than expected waiting for our bill.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cleveland3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were here a month ago and had to come back again because our first experience was so good. Once again, the food was outstanding, the service top notch and the pricing very reasonable. This is a fantastic addition to Playhouse Square and we’ll make it a regular stop when coming to see the shows.
   

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   Mary Ann VIP

   Pittsburgh18 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice selection of unique dishes , great service , food came out quickly . We enjoyed everything, especially our pork entree and mushroom tart .  Its a wonderful addition to Playhouse Square area.
   

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   Joseph

   Cleveland1 review

   1.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Made a reservation almost two months ago and was really excited to try this place. Even with the reservation we ended up having to wait 20 minutes for a table. A party that showed up after us was seated before us for whatever reason, and once we were seated (at a table that had been empty that entire time), we had to wait another 15 minutes for service. We asked our waitress if we could realistically get our food in time to make it to our show and was told probably not so we ended up leaving, though our reservation was an hour and a half before the show. We really want to support this new place and its mission, but the lack of communication and organization from staff will make it hard to consider as a viable future option, especially if we have a show to catch.
   

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   Maria

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We are vegetarians. The Curried Azuki Beans were great! And the Clafloutis St Abraham was terrific. The Carrot and Cumin Salad was good too. The ambiance was perfect! Talking with such enthusiastic staff was refreshing.
   

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   william VIP

   Cleveland87 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   We like to come here before a play. However, today when we arrived, we waited 25 minutes before anyone could be intercepted to take our order. We were worried that we were not going to be able to get to the play on time. I actually walked over to the hostess area, intercepted a waitress and asked if we could please order. After she came over and took our order we never saw her again. I think the manager came around about an hour later to refill our water glasses. I paid cash so that we can make the play on time and not wait for credit card process. If you have time, the food is wonderful. We were told they were very shorthanded so this might be an anomaly, but we do have friends that Also ran into some difficult service here.
   

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   Charlene

   Cleveland13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food (especially the trout), excellent service.
   

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   Donna VIP

   Cleveland73 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dined pre show at Playhouse Square we were running late but staff accommodating to get us out on time the park romalade was great good portion Cocktails made well and “ house wine very good Pinot noir Johnathan was great waiter Marquis came by to check on us as we had been there previously - he is kind and friendly good staff Highly recommend this restaurant and we we will go again in future …
   

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   Lucy VIP

   Cleveland15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I didn't know what to expect, but here's what I found: Beautifully remodeled; the food was very good, prices were better that I thought after viewing the on line menu) efficient friendly service, too. There were community tables for large groups but also tables for 2 and 4. Recommend!
   

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    Cynthia VIP

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is an ideal choice, theater-bound or not. Lovely decor, delicious food, and attentive service. We had the trout almondine and pasta pesto. Both were outstanding. Look forward to returning. 
    

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