Westsiders

Had a wonderful dinner the other night with some friends. The server was phenomenal, always attentive bringing drinks, very friendly and gave excellent suggestions. The cocktail menu was superb with many great choices. Wine list could be improved and did not have the greatest selection. Salad starters were large, one easily enough for two people. The stuffed pepper appetizer was delicious. Dinner choices were also great, which this time we had two different pasta dishes. First time visiting, but I am positive we will be back.

We stopped by Westsiders in Rocky River this past Sunday for brunch, located in the old Boca Taco spot. It’s a great place to escape the summer heat — cool, inviting, and with a laid-back atmosphere. The service was excellent, with staff who were friendly and attentive. As for the food, I went with the classic burger and fries, which hit the spot. My wife ordered the granola bowl with fresh fruit, which was light and refreshing — a nice option for a brunch menu. So we also had some whipped Burrata cheese that was served with toast. Weird combo because as soon as the toast gets brought out, it’s cold that eating with cold Burrata. I would maybe choose sub pita and veggies. My wife also thought the Burrata was quite garlicly I liked it. There was a decent selection of items to choose from, and while everything was solid, it felt like we just scratched the surface. This visit gave us a good first impression, but we definitely want to return during regular business hours to get a better feel for what Westsiders has to offer beyond brunch. Right now, it’s a nice addition to the area, but I’m curious to see how it will set itself apart from other semi-upscale restaurants like Burntwood, nearby. Looking forward to seeing how it grows.

First time here! Way better layout than when it was Bomba Tacos. Plenty of space but still intimate and cozy. Started with roasted carrots with whipped ricotta, for my entree I enjoyed the scallops. My wife got the air line chicken. Everything was delicious, the flavors were surprising and new! We really liked it! Our server Marissa S. was awesome! Excited to come back.

Westsiders is a nice little romantic dinner spot. The Vodka Pasta definitely lived up to the hype. The carbonara pasta was just eh. Our server had suggested the Tostadas, we don’t overly love beets but the flavors were so delicious, the guacamole paired perfectly with the earthy flavors of the beets. The drinks were okay, they were strong and had some interesting flavor profiles. Our server however was absolutely terrible. He had no personality, everytime he came to our table it felt like we were disturbing him and when it came time to pay the bill he just set the toast device on the table and walked away. I understand it was his last day (he told us, immediately) but at least be nice? The restaurant is really beautifully decorated and feels romantic inside. A really nice place for a date night.

This is a GREAT restaurant. The food is great and the service is super friendly, polite and helpful. The atmosphere is fun and inviting and the place is very clean. The restaurant is roomy and there are some half round booths that are very roomy and comfortable. We really enjoyed our visit there.

as much as we miss the old Bomba, we decided to stop here for the first time and the place is really cool! Very neat and inside what they did to it. Stopped for brunch and the eggs Benedict and omelette and roasted potatoes were fantastic as well as the chickpea starter! The drinks were really good if a little bit too small for what you pay. But everything was fantastic!

Very nice ambiance to the restaurant. It can get busy, which makes the experience a bit underwhelming. Overall the food is very good; fresh homemade pasta dishes are excellent. The menu isn't extensive but the meals are well portioned and recipes are creative. They have a nice cocktail menu. I recommend the smokeshow if you can stand a bit of heat.

Everything we had was delicious. The coulette steak was perfect, the pork collar was very flavorful, the house salad was big and the mix of the dressing with the apples was perfect. The chocolate cheesecake was different but really good, really like the pistachio crust. My husband ordered a couple of drinks and he said they were very good.

Made a reservation for three Friday night and I would recommend because it was full that night. Nice ambiance with colors of green that pair with the wood well. Seating in the main area is the best location and the booth was quite comfy. They do have some TVs for any major games that may be playing but I also enjoy their cooking shows they play on TV. Carrots and ricotta is a must! I loved the pistachios and the ricotta was so fluffy it didn't even taste like ricotta but more like salty whipped cream. Pork chop was a favorite, perfectly cooked and juicy with the cream sauce being a highlight making it a perfect bite. Cauliflower steak came with excess hummus for those hummus lovers. Pasta was large and not too oily or rich which I appreciated. I love the combination of mushroom and broccolini. Wasn't a huge fan of the stuffed peppers mainly because they weren't what I was expecting. I'm used to large peppers with more meat and this was rhetorical opposite. I wasn't lean more towards an Italian take so the smoky sauce it was in confused me a bit but overall the dish was still good.

We were happily surprised by this place! It took a little while for our server to come to our table but once he did he apologized very sincerely and then turned out to be one of the best waiters we've had in a while. Personable, easy to talk to, helpful. Took the time to walk me through gluten free options on the menu and although they don't have gluten free bread, they DO have a fabulous gluten free bun. So if you're craving a good burger -- this is your place. I also dipped the burger bun in our whipped ricotta app which was very yum! Looking forward to coming back.

We tried the fried chickpeas- chutni punch. They were good We sat at the bar-our service was pretty good but not amazing The ambiance in the restaurant is very nice. Open but comfy I had the tagliatelle bolognese- it was excellent and hubs had the pork chop which he really liked Would definitely come back 3.75 stars

Love the style of this restaurant - the decor, the bar setup, the furniture...it's all very well put together and creates a beautiful upscale vibe especially for a fun boozy brunch on the weekend - highly recommend checking this place out for that! The food was very good and we really enjoyed the flavors - the potatoes accompanying the brunch dishes were delicious!! Our server was super friendly and attentive and we enjoyed the bottle of wine we had as well with our meals. Overall happy we checked this place out and will come back for a date night or to sit at the bar one time soon!

This restaurant offers a unique blend of casual elegance, creative cuisine, and top notch cocktails. The interior of Westsiders features warm wood tables, sumptuous leather-wrapped booths, and reclaimed Art Deco-era panels. The setting is perfect for a relaxed evening out or a special occasion. The menu rotates with some constant staples. The house whipped ricotta is a no brainer starter with its smooth savory taste. The French toast sticks were a little too fried for my taste. The seared tuna with the garnish was equally tasty as it was attractive to the eye. The Pavlova is a perfect finish for a dining experience at Westsiders. The smoke show cocktail with its mezcal base is a not miss cocktail for smoky cocktail lovers while the Amaro Hit Chocolate is a seasonal holiday cocktail that sets the mood. Paired with excellent service, my experience has left me craving to go back. Can't wait.

Super creative drinks and a delicious burger. The margarita was so interesting and light. Fresh fruity flavors and it could definitely be dangerous. Bartender was super nice and the inside of the restaurant was gorgeous. Tiramisu martini was incredibly inventive and really tasted like it.

Bartenders were fabulous, food was tasty and would definitely recommend to anyone. I've been back several times.

I like the ambiance of the restaurant. The lighting, decor and color are just right for this location. However, I'm not a fan of the music selection as it didn't set the right mood for this type of dining setting. Everything tasted great, but the portion was quite small! We got 5 thinly sliced seared tuna for $16. That's steep! The roasted beets was yummy but not sure if I'd order again for $13. I personally liked the bolognese but wish the portion was a bit bigger for $25. The pasta was perfectly cooked al dente. Glad we went with the orange cake as it was yummy. The affogato helped seal our dinner. There was a bit of miscommunication with our service, but the manager quickly addressed it. Our server was friendly and prompt. Food came out timely and was delish. Overall, it was a great experience. The only downside is the portion size. While I understand their rent isn't cheap here, the portion is just too small to justify the price tag. For that reason, I'm deducting 1 star.

I felt ripped off eating there. Way too expensive for what little portion it is. I'm very sorry to say this.

new upscale sports bar esque spot in Lakewood. The space itself is beautiful, it got a little Loud st times but overall a fun atmosphere. Would definitely make a reservation, it got busy during dinner time. The drinks were great! They have seasonal ones as well as classics cocktails. The food was hit or miss. The ricotta dip and mushroom pasta were delicious and would get these again! However the butternut squash pasta was way too salty to be enjoyable and the cacio e Pepe potatoes were dry and lacked flavor. Overall a good new spot for drinks

Just visited this gem for the first time for brunch! The vibes are immaculate and the food and service was delicious. The potato's are seriously delicious.

I really liked the chickpea appetizer, it was fried chickpeas. The ricotta bread is interesting, liked the ricotta dip and the bread was grilled slices of bread. The steak was good with asparagus and potatoes. We did not care for the mushroom pasta though. Service is very attentive and in point. Nicely decorated, with a brownish black color scheme. The patio is nice. It was not loud as others commented at 6;00 on a Saturday.

The food was mediocre at best. The bolognese was pasty. My wife's pasta came out way over salted. They did fix that but the portion size appeared to be cut in half. 4 little pieces of pork belly for app. The food was way over priced. We were shocked at the bill for 3 people, one of them being a 5 year old. Not a kid friendly menu at all.

What a pleasant surprise. We came here with some ambivalence after reading some Yelp reviews, most of which felt the portion sizes were minuscule. Not sure how much food these people need, but these were very typical. Entrees were uniformly delicious, different and exciting. As we lest on an inconspicuous Wednesday, the place was packed with I don't think there was an empty table aside from the one we just left. Give this place a try! It was excellent.

I can't rate on my food here, seeing as I gave them three strikes before I even sat down, then left. In a word: pretentious. I like a more chill, relaxing, authentically kind, warm, welcoming vibe. And this place was DEFINITELY none of those! They blocked off an entrance to the large parking lot and claimed the whole thing for themselves. I'm sorry but how crowded do they think they're going to get ? Then we came at lunch with no reservations and they said "well idk where we'll put you" and whispered to each other. Like that's fine like we don't mind waiting, but how about just telling us there's a wait instead of treating like that and looking down on us. Then it was after 12:00 and they were still serving brunch. Lol I had eaten breakfast hours ago (jeez how late do people sleep in!) and I was ready for LUNCH! It was the afternoon, after all. So we just decided this experience was already off to a horrible start, so we left.

Nice appetizers. Limited wine choices. WAY TOO LOUD. It's not a club. It's trying to be a classy restaurant where people can have a conversation. It needs to choose. Club vibe or class. Not ready to go back

Had a very good dinning experience the other night, luckily for me I was with friends that like to try everything and share everything. So for the three of us had an equivalent of probably what six people would eat and trying at least six different cocktails. Service at the table was excellent with all needs taken care of. Food presentation on all appetizer and entrees were very artistically presented with lots of bold and tasty colors. Every drink came in its own unique glassware with beautiful garnishes. The food was fresh and delicious and everything was cooked perfectly. The only very minor thing on the food for me was that a few items were slighty under season for my personal taste. I would highly recommend giving Westsiders a try. Sorry no picture, we were all so hungry and the food look so great, we dove we right in without hesitation.

Food was excellent, although small portions. Service was prompt as was delivery to table. Atmosphere looked great, but was loud.

Food and cocktails were *excellent.* Decor and lighting are great too; very comfortable. Just 2 suggestions: lose the era-specific music - 80s. Maybe it's the demographic, but a little goes a long way. Quality music (curated playlist) at a low volume would be appropriate. And, if you're billing yourself as an upscale eateries, raise the dress code for servers/staff. T-shirts aren't going to cut it - this brings your whole image down. For quality food and cocktails (at medium to high priced), your staff needs to look the part. You're doing great, just tweak these couple of things!

Great place! We walked in and were seated right away for brunch. We sat at a cozy corner high top in the bar area and had a really great server. The drinks were so good and the food was also excellent'

Excellent food. Ricotta campanelle, seared tuna, and pork collar were excellent. Music not loud. Excellent service. Large portions. Recommend

Westsiders is exactly what the Westside needed. It's great food, atmosphere and service. I had the seared tuna app and the cucumber 3 ways and my husband had the coulotte steak. Everything was really good. The tuna had an orange sauce that I would put on everything and the potatoes that came with the perfectly cooked steak were equal parts creamy and crispy. It's the type of menu that is not too big and you want to try everything, so I know we will be back. I kept looking at what people around me were getting and I wanted to try everything I saw, even the house salad looked special. The location is perfect with ample parking. It's a great date night and I would be surprised to see any kids there. They have a brunch on the weekends that I can just tell is going to be great. It's a very pretty restaurant and has the West 25th vibe without being West 25th pretentious, perfect for the Westside!

Had the coulotte steak, it was delicious and a very nice portion. My whiskey soda was great, citrus with a perfect subtle whiskey hit to finish. Atmosphere was fun and fresh with good service. Prices are appropriate for the level of quality in the food and drink. Look forward to going again.

Good tunes. Went during happy hour. $3 off a warm draft beer. Ordered the "4 way chicken wings". Got 5 wings for $13. No blue cheese or ranch. Green goddess dressing that was crappy. Wasn't sure if the "4 ways" but my guess is 1) salt the wings 2) salt them some more 3) cover with "Shake and bake" 4) add salt and bake. Also ordered fries. Had to ask for ketchup. They brought me an aluminum cup filled 1/5 with ketchup. Had to order another one. Only thing west side is the address.

Great ambience and we had a wonderful server! It's awesome to go to a place that has an inventive menu, truly crafted mock tails, great service, and cool interior design. I would avoid the fried fish entrée. It was suspect that at the end of our meal, our server asked us about that one particular entrée kind of out of the blue. Like either, they were getting bad reviews about it or it was new or they knew it was dodgy if it would be acceptable. My husband said it was one of the worst things he'd eaten in a restaurant. Extremely thin piece of fish mostly just fried coating and just no flavor.

Omg! If you haven't tried...go! Had the brunch burger. Perfection! I was worried about the fries, they looked underdone. They are not! So good! Drinks are Metropolitan style. I had a bees tea. So good...and Rose, the bartender, made me a classic espresso martini. This place is a ten!

Cool to hang out- have sum drinks Had the sea bass (delicious) Appetizer was seared tuna

Our server, Robin, was exceptional. Attentive, without hovering and helpful. I have celiac disease, gluten-free, and he had to ask the chef/kitchen, many questions on my behalf. We started with the beet appetizer. Delicious. Our friends had the chickpeas, which I tried, they were crispy and tasty. My spouse and a friend had the Bolognese, they said it was OK, other friend had the steak kebabs which she gave high marks. I had the rainbow trout, and they subbed out the cauliflower, I don't like cauliflower, with the Cacio de Pepe potatoes. Very good. However, options of modifications, on other entrees were not allowed. We sat in the main dining room. I don't care for the large TVs and music. . Unless it's a big sporting event, I'm not there to watch TV. Same for the music, I'm not there for the music. Keep the music in the bar area for ambience, but let us meet friends and talk to them instead of competing with the music

I came here with a couple of friends before Christmas. They had a holiday drink menu that was very festive. The fish was good but the pasta was slightly salty. Love the ambiance. I would return for a cocktail and to try some apps next time. It's worth going there to check it out.

My wife and I ate at Westsiders for the first time this evening, and we both loved it. The cocktails were sophisticated and the food was out of this world. I had the Mushroom Campanelle (with scratch pasta), my wife the Rainbow Trout. Both were delicious, nicely sized, and beautifully presented. Shout out to our wonderful waitress, Alex, and a special thanks to Sebastian, one of the owners, who came to our table and chatted us up. Roberta and I lived in New Orleans for years, and this restaurant would be completely at home in foodie-obsessed NOLA. Keep it up, Westsiders! We'll be back.

We had a lovely little date night at Westsiders! Yes... there are still some new restaurant hiccups that they need to work out.. but overall our food was delicious and the cocktails were simply amazing! We tried 4 different ones and each of them were a 10/10. I've seen lots of reviews complaining about the noise/music level... the complaints are coming from people that don't understand the concept of this restaurant and have been in the suburbs far too long!

Great atmosphere. So loud. Don't plan on talking to anyone at your table or understanding the waitstaff. Better fix it or this place will be gone.

Westsiders did not disappoint! Cocktails were good, service was excellent and our entrees were well prepared (and generous portions). We will be back.

We really liked the ambiance to start off our evening. I liked their wine list and pleasantly surprised by selection. We had two of their pastas and both were amazing. We also tried the pork collar and that was some of the best pork I have had in a while. Our server was very knowledgeable, welcoming and perfectly attentive. I saw some reviews on the sound and we didn't have that problem but it was earlier but they may have also made some modifications to help with the sound.

When You're Here, You're Family After several days without power, I visited Westsiders for a quiet Sunday dinner to regroup for the week ahead. I sat at the bar, where I was immediately greeted and recommended a cocktail to match my mood at the moment (something to both calm me down and fuel my appetite after a stressful day ... a perfectly mixed Negroni). I was informed of a pasta special by the general manager, Jacob, who just happened to be working and seated at the bar next to me, which I ordered, along with an exquisite chilled Portuguese white wine. The pasta dish was unassailable in its execution; scratch-made casarecce in a sauce that struck a beautiful balance of white wine, garlic, and fresh tomatoes (the chef advised me that the dish itself consisted of only 6 ingredients, but they were so expertly combined that his explanation belied its real depth). Moving on, I had my eye on a dessert, but needed a digestif to prepare for my next bite. Enter the general manager, once again, who turned me onto the perfect last drink; a twist on "Eeyore's Requiem," a drink popularized by a well known speakeasy in Chicago, as I later learned, that settled my stomach and got me ready for my next course. Dessert was a simple, rich chocolate cheesecake (the perfect size) with fresh whipped cream and candied lemon peel, served with a cup on restaurant coffee that, frankly, was better than it had any right to be (I later learned the restaurant created it's own proprietary blend with Stauf's in Columbus). To say I was happy with my experience is to grossly undersell what Westsiders has to offer. Since COVID, I feel as though we're all aligned with the fact that the quality of the product itself is, at best, half the battle. The remainder is hospitality, knowledge, respect, and atmosphere, all of which Westsiders has available for its patrons in abundance. I cannot recommend this establishment more, both for the quality of the product it offers and for all the other "intangibles" we're all looking for in a dining experience.

The food is decent and a new place is welcome in this excellent location. But, I think I suffered hearing loss. This place is way TOO LOUD!

I had high hopes for this place because it sat vacant for so long after Bomba closed but I can't say I'll be back. Extremely loud, the server couldn't even hear us order. My cocktail was delicious but that was about the only redeeming quality. My fish was subpar, nothing I couldn't get at any other restaurant. The "cucumbers 3 ways" was not worth one of the ways being a plain raw slice of cucumber. The olives tasted like they ran across the street to Whole Foods and raided the olive bar.

Disappointment: drinks where small, mushroom pasta had some tough in it mushrooms (don't know the type) pasta Scratch noodles ?? menu limited. Paul J S

Pretentious. The biggest take away was pretentious. The drinks were average at best, the atmosphere was as nice, the staff were friendly, but short. We ordered the Ricotta as an appetizer (it came last and the toast was burnt) which was also average, the pork belly (delicious flavor) was literally 75% fat however, the polenta was really good, the fried chicken bites were also average (had a deep fried fish after taste), the breading that we were informed was gluten free wasn't bad.

Disappointing. Martini was good, not great. Butternut pasta was a bit undercook (not al dente). Nice space and lots of potential but limited options.

Alex our server was fabulous and helped us navigate the menu. Every craft cocktail was amazing. We sampled several menu items and loved all our choices. Casual and quiet vibe. Highly recommend!!

My drinks were amazing, although my appetizer was less than desirable, I got the pork belly with polenta, and honestly the polenta was the star of the dish! But it would've been better mashed and the pork belly should've been cut thinner. It was very fatty. Barbecue sauce was nice though, hope this place figures it out.

'Westsiders' is a real nice addition to the area dining scene! The 3 of us greatly enjoyed our dinners, and I just have to rant and rave about the scallop dish 'special' they had that particular day (should be on the menu permanently). I was telling my wife and daughter that it was as good as my all time favorite seafood pasta dish I had while on the island of Paros in Greece this past summer! We shared all 3 desserts between the 3 of us, and they were delectable and unique! I couldn't comment on the cocktails (since I don't drink and can't anyway, being on heart and diabetes meds), but everyone i've spoken to mention that they are 'world class' here. The server was pleasant, and the ambiance was 'casual upscale' inviting. We also loved the world/alt/dance/pop music mix they had, especially some of our favorite, timeless 80's and 90's tunes which added a big city sophistication vibe to the whole place! No question, we will return!

Saturday Brunch? the only thing better than the idea was the food. Had the eggs Benedict with salmon. Absolutely the best ever. Table mate had the chicken sandwich which had the most amazing flavor as did the breakfast potatoes and fries. Coffee is a special blend roasted especially for the restaurant by Stauf's out of Columbus. The service was spot on and the check was very reasonable. It was also a lot of fun when they opened up all the big garage doors letting in the fresh morning air making for a great ambiance. It was all just so good, can't wait to get back!

The food and service were good and fast. The portions were small. Everything is a la cart and pretty pricey especially given the portion sizes. The menu is limited....really limited. No espresso (even though it's on the menu) and if you like cream in your coffee, you're out of luck. Hope you like oat milk or whole milk in your coffee. Also this place is loud. Be prepared to shout.....and don't ask about bread. They don't have any.

Very cool ambiance. Relaxing and not loud. Service was professional. A little pricey but not stupid. I'll be back.

Food and service were amazing! But it's way too loud. Need sound absorbing material in the bar.

Highly recommend! Every dish exceeded our expectations. Still thinking about our fancy cocktails and our appetizers-- tuna and pork belly were both great! Favorite entre at our table was Mushroom Campanelle... fantastic!) Chocolate cheese cake was delicious too-- not too sweet and chocolate forward.

What a nice and thoughtfully designed space. Really enjoyed the excellent food, service and ambiance!