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Playhouse Square
0.7 miles from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

We went there on a Saturday night about 7pm. It wasn’t terribly busy and we were seated quickly even though we were early for reservations. Our server was Julian, he was outstanding, extremely friendly. He is one of the few servers I have actually had...listen to me when I told him I was vegan. He made sure there wasn’t anything in my order I couldn’t eat. We had a wide variety of different foods shrimp cocktail, a Mediterranean flatbread, vegan stuffed pepper, Cajun shrimp pasta and the pork chop and everyone was extremely happy with their choices. For the drinks we had a new fashioned, Mr Big and the resolution. For the second round we all had the resolution, I would highly recommend. It’s absolutely delicious and definite must try. The owner spoke to us twice making sure everything was good. It was perfect. We will definitely go back and hopefully get Julian as a server again.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We were coming from out of town and were going to be late. I asked for a refund or move to the 2nd show. A girl who spoke unprofessional named Destiny claimed that the person that can move the tickets isn’t able to be contacted...and there was nothing she could do. Maybe drive into town a 2nd time and come back. Is she serious! What type of business are you running, that you don’t have someone to take care of a simple request. So unprofessional.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

I came for the comedy on Valentines Day, first time there, so we got seated waited at least 15-20min for service. I was VIP so that was unacceptable, also when ordering drinks I had to pay ahead of time instead of after. The steaks was...well done when I ask for med rare, and it wasn't to friendly with service. Idk if it's because I was black, but it just was poor overall, and It made me not feel welcoming. I will never go back againMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 18 November 2023 via mobile

Our party of 5 was seated about 15 minutes after arriving without a reservations on a busy Saturday evening! After being seated, our server Asia was very attentive, first taking our drink orders and then bringing us dinner rolls. After taking our orders, our food...arrived within 15 minutes. After receiving our food, Nick the owner, periodically checked on us to make sure that we were enjoying our dinner experience. Everyone in our party was very happy with our food selections and the service that we received.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 14 September 2023 via mobile

We were in Cleveland visiting for the Bengals-Browns game. Staying nearby and just randomly decided to walk in for dinner. Glad we did! Our server Leah was exceptionally kind and attentive. Shrimp cocktail was excellent. Enjoyed a few cocktails which were also excellent. The steak...was excellent and we enjoyed ourselves. I also want to specifically thank Will Bolduc, who deftly resolved an issue for us. 5/5 stars. Stop by if you are in the area.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 30 July 2023

Eclectic menu.....there is something for everybody.VERY attentive staff.Wait staff and front of house staff was always around to check on our needs.The food is very good, solid....nothing was phenomenal, but nothing was bad.Jerk Chicken was great.Blue Cornmeal Crusted Walleye was also very good.Steaks were perfectly...cooked and with copious sides.Would definitely come back!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2022 via mobile

we were at a show and highly disappointed about not being able to find a place for dess then rememberes this restaurant from before. my husband got a cheesecake and I tried the honey cake. the honey cake was absolutely delicious and hit the spot....my husband liked his cheesecake but after tasting mine he wished he had gotten it too. great place to relax a bit after a show.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 18 September 2022 via mobile

Great meal, atmosphere and service. Attended for dinner theatre. Had a vegan meal and dessert that was absolutely fabulous.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 8 August 2022 via mobile

I visited from the Youngstown/Warren area. This was not my first visit. On the phone and when I arrived Mercedes went above and beyond to make my experience wonderful. I met Rick who was also so amazing. I believe Rick is the General Manager. These...two along with the other staff made my and my fiancé feel like we were locals who were very important. I can not say enough about this group of people. On top of that the show was so funny. I even thought about staying for the second. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to anyone who is looking for a WONDERFUL evening out and looking for, AWSOME FOOD, GREAT ENTERTAINMENT, and THE BEST STAFF!!!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 3 August 2022

We chose this restaurant because it had something for everyone in our group. The food was good and I was able to make substitutions and there are plenty of veggie options. The staff was attentive and the owner was very personable. He was telling us...how he's visited Montreal Just For Laughs shows in order to choose talent for the comedy club upstairs at the restaurant and based on who he said had been there, he chooses well. This place is situated on a street which is closed off from traffic so we sat outside where all the restaurants/bars have nice outdoor seating. It was a very lively place when we were there. Enjoyed the evening very much.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 30 July 2022 via mobile

Resto, which is also connected to one of Cleveland’s best comedy clubs, Hilarities,is located in the heart of Cleveland close to our hotel on an action packed street. Service quick, the server, Asia, was very engaging. The owner Nick came around several times to see...how we were doing and he was also very engaging ensuring everything is in order. Of course, we spent some time talking about comedy, comedians that have played in his venue. The food was also tremendous as we ordered a half jerk chicken with a roasted brussels sprout side and the vegan spaghetti with vegan meatballs [spaghetti squash and lentil based pattie’s]. Delicious and large portions just the way we like it!We had to go for a nice long walk afterwards.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 5 June 2022 via mobile

I had the steak Pickwick sandwich and OH MY GOD!! I didn’t think I could manage that much meat, but the steak was perfectly prepared and it was AMAZING! For dessert we had the lemon ice cream. So so perfect!

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 5 January 2022

The plan was to welcome in the new year at the comedy club Hilarities by laughing our heads off at/with/by the award winning comic Craig Shoemaker. And so we did. What a funny man! Coming here was absolutely the right choice. What also really impressed...me was the helpfulness and excellent customer service offered by everyone connected with Pickwick & Frolic. I chatted with very gracious manager, Mark, as he led us to our seats. He could not have been more helpful. When I shared with him the difficulties we had finding transportation on this New Years Eve and my worries about returning after the show, he said that if we could not get back, he would have one of the police employees make sure we got back safely. How unbelievably nice was that!!! This turned out to be unnecessary but it was certainly the thought that counted. We were not particularly hungry because we had already eaten. We were there for some New Years Eve guffaws, We waited upstairs until the Hilarities opened. I told our waitress that I was tired of chocolate martinis but I'd love a cocktail reminiscent of desert. After she and the bartender conferred, she returned with a creation just for me made up of raspberry syrup, flavored vodkas and whipped cream. Boy! Was that good. Once the downstairs doors open, we entered a very large room with many seats divided by plastic shields obviously there for Covid safety. Our downstairs waitress, too, was attentive and helpful. I ordered a large shrimp cocktail. My friend ordered lobster bisque. We were both happy with our snacks. When I return to Cleveland one day, I have every intention of not only catching some more laughs at Hilarities but enjoying a complete dinner at Pickwick and Frolic.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed 5 August 2021 via mobile

Great food and service. We had the lobster bisque, crabcakes, salad, margharita pizza and walleye dinner along with a bottle of wine. Waitress and other staff very friendly. Loved the location with outdoor seating. Indoors was spotlessly clean.

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 15 July 2021 via mobile

Our meal and the service was outstanding. Our waitress even gave us Cleveland tips and recommendations. The drink menu was fun and innovative and we had a hard time making choices of what to eat and drink!

Date of visit: July 2021
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Hi, at Pickwick and Frolic it is a entertainment venue. Upstairs is upscale restaurant and bar. Downstairs is Hilarites Comedy show room, another showroom and a Champagne bar. Inside Hilarities you can order food from the... More
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Hello. Thank you for your question. I had dinner only. I did not attend an event there.
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Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 3.5
  • Atmosphere: 4