56 Kitchen - Mayfield Hts

Maybe I expected too much since it had pretty good reviews, so I thought it was a nicer place. Prices looked reasonable but they seem to extend the value with adding lots of potato (supposedly a side) and onion rings (also a side). There were not many shrimp and the salmon was tiny. Both shrimp and asparagus must be cooked in the same way as they were covered with garlicky oil. Broccolis were too hard to eat. We ordered "Craft Your Comfort" and added French kiss salad which should have been $4.95 according to the menu/web site but they charged $7.00. They were also stingy about wine.

Nice little establishment! We went here on a whim and were extremely surprised and pleased. Loved the atmosphere and the open kitchen. Food was great and service was excellent. My husband had the French dip and said it’s one of the best he’s ever had! Definitely will go back!

Cool little restaurant/bar with a roll- up door and nice patio. We were greeted and seated right away. They had a decent bourbon selection at the bar. Our server, Abby, was awesome. I had a few little requests she took care of immediately. We had salad, smash burgers, and pizza. They were all very good, especially the smash burger. Overall, it was great atmosphere, great food, and great service.

We had a great meal, and the service was excellent! The garlic parm wings were delicious!

Julia was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, she made us feel welcomed and taken care of. She was attentive, made great recommendations for both food and drinks, and everything came out quickly and exactly how we ordered it. Her positive attitude and attention to detail really made our experience that much better. You can tell she truly cares about her guests having a great time. We’ll definitely be back and hope to have Julia as our server again!

We order to-go here a lot for our family of 5. We never spend less than $100. Usually the food is good! Tonight, the portions were really unacceptable for the price These pictures were before anyone had eaten!! The last time we ordered, the front desk person forgot to give us an entire bag of food and gave it to someone else. Total mistake, but for the price maybe we eat somewhere else.

Having eaten pizza from NY to San Diego and several places overseas. The most notable have been Gaeta Italy and the Oakfire grill in Lake Geneva Wis. That being said the pizza I had at 56 Kitchen ranks right up there! Other than than the fantastic pizza the service was excellent with our server Christie (sp?) being to notch. My buddy had the french dip and also declared it excellent! We are in that area once a month for a meeting and will definitely return for more great food. Aside from that the esthetic was very nice with comfortable seating and a pleasant atmosphere. Very highly recommend!

It's not very often I begin a review with "everything we had here was awesome." But this statement is true. One of the best I've had in a while in the area. Food temps were perfect. Food came out quickly. Service was a 10/10. Nothing more needed to be said. Our server was attentive. The manager even offered my daughter a little extra bit of fries when *cough* one of us ate them while she was in the bathroom *cough* The atmosphere was great. It's cool to see the open kitchen concept. Plenty of seating. Overall amazing dinner, no complaints at all.

Was traveling through Ohio and stopped for dinner at 56 Kitchen restaurant with an open kitchen concept where you can watch the chef prepare your food. I liked the concept that they use locally sourced ingredients, and their recipes are made from scratch. We were greeted and seated in the dining area quickly upon arrival. The restaurant has a modern mechanical vibe with very interesting light fixtures. The staff was very kind and attentive. I ordered the grilled rainbow trout with spinach-rice sauté, roasted brussels sprouts and citrus brown butter and walnut brittle. I had high hopes for this entree but was a bit disappointed for the price point. The fish was bland with very little flavor and I did not taste the brown butter or see any walnut brittle on my dish. The portion size was substantial with 2 fish fillets but the flavor was not there. The salmon avocado hand held with grilled salmon, cherry tomato, mixed greens, sweet lime aioli, avocado spread served open faced on house focaccia with a side of house fresh cut fries. The Harvest salad with mixed greens, seasonal vegetables, goat cheese, and candied walnuts, all tossed in a house vinaigrette. This was the favorite of the dishes. Overall a fun modern restaurant with a great farm to market concept, but could use a bit more flavor.

It was my first time here. We came as a party of five. We were welcomed immediately upon entering and were 15 minutes early for our appointment time. The hostess asked if we wanted to sit at the high back chairs and we declined a d we were sat immediately at a better seating option. The good: My salmon handheld was flavorful. The burger was also tasty as were the potatoes. The pasta dish was pretty good. The house fries was hot and fresh and kinda reminded me of penn station fries. The bad: We were not attended to for long periods of time and had to wait 20 minutes for the check after we were done eating. The location had a decent crowd, but not too busy. The ugly: the pizza. It was terrible. Too much cheese, not much sauce and the sausage was poor quality. The pizza was for the child in our party and it's really bad if the child doesnt want the pizza. $18 for a small pizza with poor ingredients is a waste of money and time. Luckily, we were able to give the pizza to someone who needed it.

There were 4 of us for dinner on a Sunday. Including ours, there were perhaps 5 tables being served. Two of us shared a pizza and dinner salad. The pizza was ok, nothing special. The salad was too large for the plate, and although the waitress knew it was being shared, she only brought one plate. The pretzel bagel with the salad was greatly underbaked. The vegan sandwich was OK. There was no portobello mushroom on the sandwich which was very dry. The redskin potatoes were burnt and bitter. The house burger was decent but not really hot, and the fries were warm at best. The service was awful. The servers were congregated in a corner of the restaurant not paying attention to the customers. Food placed on the heat lamp area sat and sat for nearly 15 minutes. Soft drink refills were not offered. An appetizer ordered before the entrees came out at the same time as the main coarse. The server was absent and disengaged. It's a nice looking place being wasted by bad food and awful service.

I went here for dinner the other night with family. The restaurant is smaller and cute. I do like the concept of an open kitchen where one can see the chefs cooking, but since it's small, the smell of whatever is the next order takes over the entire restaurant which can be nauseating at times. Our server was very nice and attentive. The food & drinks were a little lackluster. The Diet Coke was flat, we told our server who said fixed it, and it was still flat. They were out of a lot of what we wanted to order so we had to pivot last minute. I ended up with the open face salmon which was just ok. Fries were nice and crisp but certainly on the saltier side. The bahn mi sandwich and spinach artichoke dip were favorites at my table.

The restaurant was small but nice . Our waiter was kind and very knowledgeable about what's on the menu . We did ask for his suggestions. We did let him know that my wife didn't eat meat. He presented some nice vegan options, but my wife settled on the salmon burger. I got the double smash burger ( waiter suggested). We started off with an appetizer ( cauliflower bites) which was very tasty. You can have the cauliflower bites tossed in a variety of flavors. We landed on the sweet Thai sauce . Both of our sandwiches, were good! Very flavorful, but a bit messy. We had to ask for extra napkins because soon as you bite into the sandwich your hands will get soiled for the flavor and juices. I would say I would come back and experiment with some other entrées. Possibly the oven baked pizza. Overall solid dining options would return especially if you like a quiet atmosphere

So this was our first visit to the 56. The lighting is bright and the decor is somewhat industrial if you will. The service was not the best but I attribute this to the management. When the staff is not set up for success it's due to management not providing enough support. Something that has always bothered me when dining out is having salads or appetizers come out with dinner it makes for a cold entrees and a crowded table. My burger had a good flavor but the patties were somewhat rubbery. The fries were crispy, hot, and not too greasy. All in all not a bad experience but nothing to make want to rush back.

The food was really good and the service was very friendly. I only pick restaurants with the four stars and more this place did not disappoint. I highly recommend it.

Had a number of options for vegans. Wish they had a piece of grilled tofu available to put on their lunch salads. Service friendly. Nice seating options and offered plein air dining.

The food was amazing I had the garlic parm wings and brisket pizza so so good. The service was fantastic that makes me want to go back soon. The restaurant was clean and neat.

Good service and nice place on the inside. Full menu- Caesar salad was good. Blacked salmon special was also good.

Good lunch today at 56 Kitchen in Mayfield Heights, Ohio! We enjoyed the food, great service and nice atmosphere. The salmon avocado sandwich had great flavor but was somewhat awkward to eat. I couldn't eat it like a sandwich and the focaccia bread was really hard but the salmon was perfect! The fries were decent.

Always very good. Tried French kiss salad tonight. Nice balance of flavors. Grilled chicken with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Service was prompt and polite. Dimly lit and intimate. Very good quiet supper.

If you're looking for classic but trendy American food in an upscale atmosphere, I highly recommend giving "56 Kitchen" a try. This is one of two locations in the greater Cleveland area. Their newer location is on Aurora Rd. in Solon and the one that I am reviewing is their original location roughly 10 miles north of there on the corner of Som Center Rd. and Mayfield Rd. in the Mayfield Heights neighborhood of Cleveland. It is located in a busy strip mall that neighbors a "Five Below", "Old Navy", and "Ulta Beauty". I arrived during the evening of Thursday 9/14/2023 at around 5:30pm and was looking for a filling meal to get me through the rest of the evening. The parking lot can get quite packed mainly due to the high amount of retail establishments and eateries in this area. After parking, I proceeded to enter and was immediately greeted and seated in less than 2 minutes. The interior layout had a rustic, industrial look to it complete with an interesting hanging chandelier ceiling display that resembles a globe figure. There was ample seating throughout, a dedicated bar, and even outdoor seating for the more comfortable days. Their menu had a modern yet extensive variety of options including quite a bit of appetizers including hummus, chicken wings, fried mozzarella, spinach artichoke dip, and much more. They also have about a dozen different salads , a dozen different sandwiches, and even 8 different pizzas to choose from. Their drink menu also offered quite a few choices including red/white wines by the glass or bottle, craft beers, and non-alcoholic options. I ended up going with one of their most popular options, the "Pick Your Plate" (priced in between $18-27). I chose the "Balsamic BBQ Grilled Chicken" with "Field Green Salad" and two sides of my choice; "Garlic Mashed Potatoes" and "Roasted Brussels Sprouts". Even though it was dinner and a packed house (for a Thursday evening), my plate arrived in roughly 10 minutes. My waitress, Shannon was also very accommodating by making sure my iced water was filled up. As far as the taste of the chicken, it was just okay for me; I really couldn't taste any balsamic flavor as the BBQ sauce overpowered everything else. However, the mashed potatoes were made perfect with the right amount of garlic. And my Brussels sprouts has a delicate roasted flavor with hints of garlic; very similar to the way my mom made them. All in all, "56 Kitchen" in Mayfield Heights is a decent above average restaurant that focuses more on healthy options. They have a very respectable vegan and gluten free alternatives to their pizzas. When you factor in the ambiance (which is lively and upscale), decent prices, above average service, and food that can be hit or miss depending on what to order, I am giving 56 Kitchen a respectable four-star rating.

Yep. Another great meal. Appetizer was brussel sprouts, Crispy Chicken Salad and gluten free 56 Forage Pizza. Delicious, delicious, delicious. Our waitress, Christine, was attentive and very sweet. Let's keep this up, shall we??

We ordered food from the Mayfield store had it delivered by Uber and the order was completely wrong. When I called the store the manager and the receptionist already knew that we had received the wrong order. The manager's only solution was I could send somebody out to pick up the correct order or I could basically f off. I have eaten at the Solon store many times and found it lovely the staff amazing at ensuring that a person with severe allergies does not get cross-contamination etc. However, I will not be ordering anything again from the Mayfield store or even probably eating at it due to the lack of customer service and care they show in fulfilling their orders. Very disappointed

Such a wide variety of food, it was so good. Got the vegan bon mi, salads, kid's grilled cheese etc. Definitely coming back!

Took my family out for a pre-Easter lunch at the Eastgate location. One of my friends has a serious dietary restriction and clearly requested no onions on his burger. Unfortunately, the double-stack burger he received was covered in smothered onions. He ended up discarding one of the patties entirely and tried to salvage what he could of the other. When the server noticed that he had only eaten part of his meal, she jokingly said, "You should've just ordered the single patty." Only then did she realize the kitchen had ignored the no-onion request--but instead of apologizing or offering to fix the order, she just laughed and walked away. Between the kitchen error and the lack of accountability from the staff, I can't recommend this location. The service and food quality left a lot to be desired.

Amazing service, environment and the food was really good! My daughter and I had lunch there twice and split the portions. We had the Bahi Mi Bird sandwich and cauliflower bites. The sandwich was a bit messy but was delicious! The second visit we had salmon avocado sandwich (open faced), cauliflower bites (sweet Thai) broccolini and stir fry vegetables. Nothing was left on the plates both times and this will be our go to the next time we are in the area! I forgot to take pics of the food but I will next time!

I would recommend this place 100 %. Food was amazing and service was great. Try the Thai cauliflower wings. They were crispy and the sauce delicious. My short ribs with golden Yukon mashed potatoes, and vegetables was amazing. I was watching all the food come out and I wish I could try everything, looked amazing.

Have been working in the area for the last 4 weeks, more to come. Visited with my team n the 25th and 31st, GREAT EXPERIENCE. Kris at the bar was great, she waited on us at the table as well. The food came in a good pace, taste was outstanding . On the 31st most of the table, 8 of us,order Cheesecake,,,,GOOD decision. Very pleasant vibe, a Big High Five to the ownership and staff,,, great dining experience. I have a month more of visits,, I will return.

Stopped by for dinner while in the area. The restaurant wasn't too busy, so we were able to be seated right away. We started off with the Brussels sprouts which were amazing. The sweet chili sauce on top was more sweet than spicy, but still had a great flavor. We also ordered the spinach artichoke dip which was very rich. Definitely could have ordered an additional side of pita with how much dip there was. For the sandwich we ordered the short rib grilled cheese. For being called a grilled cheese, it wasn't as cheesy as I would have liked, but was tasty nonetheless! They also have pizzas and quite an extensive salad menu which we didn't try. But what I liked about the space was there was a little something for everyone on the menu.

Server was very helpful and the food was quite enjoyable. The cauliflower dish was delicious and my friends loved the hangar steak and the salmon.

Started with the thai cauliflower which was so so good. Not spicy but flavorful and perfectly crispy. Cheese pizza had good quality cheese and a great flavor to the sauce. The Philly sandwich was good but nothing spectacular and had a spicy sauce on it just FYI. A few chewy pieces as well. Service was meh but got the job done. Nice decor. Definitely a bit over priced.

Nice decor, varied menu with fun entrees. Great dining room and art. Incredible metalwork globe is an eye catcher. Ordered salads and hot teas for our lunches. Tea selection was all caffeinated, and I asked for decaf or herbal, but waitress admitted selection needed to be replenished. And, please: Whatever happened to people WASHING lettuce and serving it cold? Our crispy Cobb salad toppings were tasty, but the limp frisée greens underneath them were NOT at all enticing. Excellent homemade ranch dressing, but where was the blue cheese and avocado and tomato that makes a Cobb Salad a Cobb Salad? The waitress was attentive but interrupted conversation every single time she approached the table. No pause by the table in a moment's silence so we could stop our conversation to give her our attention. She just blurted out words as she came in fast. The place was not busy, so she didn't need to rush to communicate. So, I give mixed reviews--and the labor is responsible for my negative comments: wash the lettuce, replenish the tea selection, learn how to communicate at the tables. Labor, labor, labor!

We walked in without a reservation, party of 2. We were told that there would be a wait. So we asked if we could sit at the bar which only had 3 or about 6-8 seats taken, so lots of availability. We were told no. The person at the front of the restaurant told us they couldn't seat anyone because it put too much pressure on the wait staff. Hard to tell but even the bartender was casually talking to the 3 people at the bar and didn't look busy. So we said we'd wait and sat down at a big unoccupied table. We figured if they can't take 2 people then certainly they won't seat a large party if one arrived. We were then told we could sit there because they needed to keep the table open if a big party arrived (not because there WAS a big party arriving but just in case). So they basically told us there was no room at the inn so we left. My family has been in the restaurant business and if you can't seat people then you put them at the bar so they can spend money on some drinks until you can seat them. Instead these people turned away business altogether, including another 2 people who arrived after us and the restaurant wasn't even that busy. Makes no sense and will not be returning. If they don't want our business I'm more than happy to spend my money elsewhere. Good luck with this customer service approach. Never seen anything like that.

Food was amazing , service was awesome . Worth the trip and everyone was very nice . Definitely would come back . Small draft list but if you love food this is a great place to.

Wow this was so delicious! I had the French Kiss salad - I can't resist a salad with berries, goat cheese, and balsamic. It was really fresh and I added the grilled chicken. I was so impressed with the huge menu and many options for lunch. The hummus appetizer was huge and had tons of different veggies. Our waitress was super kind and helpful. I'll definitely be back when I'm in town.

This was our visit to this restaurant. We were pleased with the service, beverages, and the food preparation. We highly recommend this restaurant and also plan to visit the new location on Warrensville Ctr. Road, Shaker Heights.

Love the fact that they have the garage door so the restaurant is very airy and open. Friendly friendly service had the brussels sprouts appetizer for lunch always enjoy that. First time I was at this location been to the one in Solon a few times. These folks really know how to do food and restaurants right!

Tried this as its near my house. Not so busy place. Limited menu. Food was ok. Service was ok. Will not go once again.

Great food and service enjoyed the salads and calamari love the surrounding especially the art when you first come in the restaurant

Good food, good dishes, good ambiance. There're Brussels sprouts are delicious. (Not the side, the special order option).

After dropping her daughter off at swimming my wife and I decided we would have a short date night during her two hours of practice. Originally we were going to go to the Fox and hound but she needed a pop by old Navy and pick something up. $150 later.... Any way we walk by this place called 56 and she thought it looked interesting so we stopped in. The place had a good vibe to it and wasn't overly crowded and we were seated right away. there was some old church pews that they used for seats along the southern wall. Our server, Julie b, was on us like white on rice and I couldn't have been happier with her service. My wife and I got our drinks in short order and they told us of the specials. What are the specials I took advantage of was a hot chicken sandwich. I guess kind of like a Nashville hot sandwich.my wife got a pizza that was more mushroom than pizza if you're into that sort of thing LOL My sandwich came out and no lie the band appeared to be about a 4-inch bun but I had about 8 in of chicken on it and I had to cut it down just to be able to eat it like a normal human being. I didn't know they made chicken breast this big but it was a monster and it was delicious. Great portion of fries as well. My only feedback is I probably would have had the chicken drain a little bit more after it came out of the fryer. My wife loved her mushroom pizza I think mushrooms are disgusting and that's all I'm going to say about that Julie b sticks in my mind because she look like an actress named Julie Bowen except this girl was a weightlifter or crossfitter or something like that cuz she was built! however I digress one of the best parts about the evening was they had handheld credit card readers and could check you out right there so if you're in a hurry and get out kind of quick. Overall they have some really cool art in the place and everything in there is for sale. Check out the welded nut sphere you'll see it as soon as you come in...

Started a celebratory night here with a group of eight, after hearing some amazing reviews. They were extremely accommodating of our reservation and set up a table in the back for us. Nothing like watching home alone after Thanksgiving to get into the holiday spirit. Demetrius was our server, and he had an impressive table side manner the entire night. The drinks took a little while to come out but that was expected with a table of 8, as well as the rest of the restaurant. I looked at the menu and there were several things I plan to try on future trips. I chose the burger, as it came highly recommended from some friends and Demetrius. I added bacon to the double deluxe burger and asked for bbq sauce on the side. I forgot to have the 56 sauce removed but it was pretty bland. The maple bbq sauce was surprisingly amazing. My date ordered the pizza margherita and that was also pretty tasty. Overall, I'll definitely be making a return trip.

Great ambiance, music, patio seating. The service was friendly and the food looks delicious. Server Victor Phoenix was the coolest!

Hey. Sorry. Swing and a miss strike three. I had the "house battered" Lenten haddock. SO soggy. Maybe bump up the oil temp chef? Here it's been a disappointment after disappointment after well you get the idea. Food is meh and pricey. Time to migrate.

AWESOME SERVER: DIMITRIUS! Really good Brussel sprouts, cheesesteak (7.5/10), cod was okay, Margherita pizza (4/10)--too doughy! Great French fries (9/10)!! Bartender & cocktails GREAT

This was definitely one of the coolest places I've been. Demarcus/Demarius (I'm bad with names, he called us the "A, T, & T" table) is an awesome server and I hope we get him when we go there again. The food was awesome, and next time I'm trying their grilled cheese with what sounded like shredded beef in it and the pizza that our friend tried. The ambiance was calm and the service was wonderful. My fiancé and I are already trying to plan for another trip to eat there.

Nice staff, food was great only criticism is Salmon did not even have a pinch of salt. Also line cooks preparing meals wear nothing to cover hair and no gloves then move from one prep to the next without washing hands. I would love to go back and May I just need the cooks to wear gloves when preparing dishes

Pros: Service was outstanding, but full disclosure, the friends I went with are regulars so everyone knows them, it was also one of their birthdays so they went above and beyond for us! I had the walleyed dish, I wanted to try the local fish, it was delicious! Everyone was very happy with their food, the flourless chocolate cake was a perfect ending to our meal. The decor was also very nice! Cons: N/A, great experience, will return.

OK, this is one of my first and newest recent restaurant tries. I was looking for somewhere special for dinner equidistance between Berea and Burton and this was kind of in the middle. I had called ahead and talked on the phone with Bree and she was an absolute delight. So I decided this was the place with a very interesting menu. We met between four and 430. My compadre had a small pizza and let me tell you those six slices were more equivalent to a large pizza that you get anywhere else. They gave us plenty of time to look over the menu And even having looked at it for hours three days before I went I still couldn't decide I did go for the pick a plate and chose the pork chop which came also with a side salad and two sides where i opted for the roasted brussels sprouts and the roasted cauliflower. The side salad arrived first and was the biggest thing I've ever seen as an accompaniment. It had a great deal of mescaline mix, covered with very finely diced tomatoes and cucumbers and had a mountain of peeled curled carrots. The pork chop was oh so much thicker than any sirloin chop you ever wanted to see, and it was covered/sauced with a very sweet and tangy chutney. This pork chop was cooked to perfection and they never asked me how I wanted it cooked and was the most tender pork chop I've eaten in 65 years. The cauliflower was cooked perfectly; brussels sprouts did have something to be desired since I left most of them due to their lack of any roasting. I brought the salad home because it was just too big. Our server Julia was super attentive-- when we got down to almost half of our beverages, she was whisking away glasses and bringing us full beverages at least 3, 4 or five times. We left humongous tips because this restaurant earned it and more. Now this is a place you want to go to and we will be returning again. DO NOT MISS THIS SORT OF HIDDEN GEM RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF Eastgate.

Great food and never busy. The Bahn-Mi Chicken sandwich is an explosion of flavor. I also really liked the Margherita Pizza.

Another beautiful dinner at 56 kitchen. Tried the chicken Alfredo this time! Absolutely delicious perfectly cooked, and a nice balanced sauce. My fiance got a medium pepperoni pizza and it was amazeing! The crust is outstanding!

Nice spot with a very nice menu. A little loud but not awful. Excellent service with a smile

Finding a restaurant that provides a pleasant environment, personable employees and top notch meals crafted from local suppliers is rarely experienced. 56 Kitchen goes above and beyond to establish a relationship with their guests. Highly recommended, if you are in the area.

Went here for a lunch meeting amidst s typical suburban strip mall, and I was pleasantly surprised by the decor as I walked in. We sat at the bar and was greeted by the friendly bartender, who continuously attended to us in a non over bearing way. Food is locally sourced and you can taste the quality in how it is prepared. My turkey sandwich was freshly sliced turkey breast on a toasted artisanal bread, with hand cut fries. It was amazing.

Really enjoyed our visit to kitchen 56 for lunch. I ordered the turkey and avocado sandwich! It was really great- the turkey was excellent! Seemed like quality slices of turkey with plenty of avocado. Sandwich was surprisingly a little messy! Fries were excellent too. The restaurant is clean, restrooms clean. Vegetarian options. Our server was polite. No complaints out of me! Parking lot was very full! Busy shopping center- made it a little difficult to park.

Ordered the pewter salad and the pizza for take out. Both were great. So good the next day went back. Enough said. Putting on the regular rotation.

Wife and I stopped in for a late lunch. Melody waited on us and was absolutely fantastic. We had the Moroccan wings and Bahn Mi chicken. Food was properly prepared, flavorful and pleasing to eat. I'd definitely come by again.