Friar's Table

Name: Friar's Table
Address: 1305 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44115-1819
Telephone: (216) 230-2017
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

38 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 29 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.

Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.

The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
Phone number
(216) 230-2017
Website
http://www.thefriarstable.org/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1305 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-1819
Area
Downtown Cleveland
Cross Street
Located on the corner of Euclid Ave and East 13th.
Parking details
Valet

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

38 Reviews

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Nihit
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is definitely a place everyone should try at least once in their life. The food has a simple, almost monastic quality that I find truly endearing.
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Lu
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 5 had a fantastic experience at The Friars Table. Tried a few different salads, beef stew, borsch, and for entrees: pork, lamb, salmon and pasta and all were fantastic! Brandon visited our table which was a nice bonus. Our server was very attentive, and the entire staff was great! Cannot recommend The Friars Table enough. If you are looking to go out and ‘be scene’, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a fantastic meal, excellent service and good drinks then you must try. Our entire party will be back again soon! The aesthetic here is very understated and yet still very powerful. Cannot wait to return!
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Lori
VIP
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious- highly recommend the pork, the fish was also great- atmosphere is delightful- service was outstanding
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Matt
VIP
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had a fairly vast swath of the menu overall, the food was extraordinarily bland — flavorless. The fish and lamb were ok, but not spectacular. The barley soup was bizarrely sweet. Potatoes were unseasoned. Bread was cold and dry. The menu didn’t give a sense of ingredients to help gluten or dairy free diners decide. Decent drink menu and good prices. Server was very kind but new in the role didn’t know what to do to address issues.
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Anna
VIP
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food for a reasonable price and amazing service. It’s the perfect spot for a meal before or after a show at Playhouse
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Brittney
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Creative, tasty “old-world” with a refreshed flair fare - lovely for a meal before a show!
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Cindy
VIP
Cleveland
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent choice of menu items. Food was fresh, unique and served at great temperatures. Service was good, loved the theme and costumes. A fun, but excellent experience!
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Colleen
VIP
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. What a fun experience and the food was delicious.
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Gregory
Cleveland
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique menu choices are a welcome change to the Playhouse area. Very convenient location and quality food as expected from a Edwins creation! Loved it!
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Ralph
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The noise level was acceptable so that we could converse pleasantly. The menu was interesting, the portions were good, the food was tasty, and the prices were reasonable. The service was very good and the people were pleasant.
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Friar's Table is rated 4.8 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

1 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 29 times today

1305 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-1819

Additional information

Cross Street
Located on the corner of Euclid Ave and East 13th.
Area
Downtown Cleveland
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet

Website
http://www.thefriarstable.org/
Phone number
(216) 230-2017

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Additional information

Appetizers

Mushroom TartUS$10.00

PissaladiereUS$12.00

Clafoutis St. AbrahamUS$10.00

Carmelized TurnipsUS$8.00

Smoked White Fish DipUS$10.00

Fresh Baked PretzelUS$10.00

Soups & Stew

Pea SoupUS$5.00

BorschUS$4.00

St. Anthony's SoupUS$5.00

Beef StewUS$6.00

Salads

Mixed Green SaladUS$5.00

Immaculata SaladUS$6.00

Red Cabbage, Potato & Walnut SaladUS$6.00

Carrot & Cumin SaladUS$5.00

St. Casilda's SaladUS$5.00

Main Course

Herb Roasted Chicken BreastUS$23.00

Pesto Pasta with MafaldineUS$18.00

Braised Lamb ShoulderUS$25.00

Pork RoulandUS$24.00

Fish A La Mont AthosUS$25.00

Salmon St. CelestineUS$23.00

Fettuccine de NorciaUS$20.00

Legumes & More

V Stewed Beans with Tomato & CarrotUS$7.00

V LentilsUS$7.00

Roasted Beets and OrangeUS$6.00

Curried Azuki BeansUS$8.00

Rice or Roasted PotatoUS$5.00

Roasted Eggplant and BasilUS$7.00

Dessert

Jeudi Saint CompoteUS$9.00

Fruit CakeUS$12.00

Hyssop BeignetUS$10.00

Almond and Carmel TartUS$9.00

SorbetUS$8.00

Monastic Cheese PlateUS$10.00

Beer

DuvelUS$8.00

La Trappe QuadUS$12.00

Reissdorf KölschUS$7.00

Weihenstephaner Hefe WeissUS$5.00

Cocktails

Vieux CarréUS$13.00

BijouUS$12.00

Moine du SudUS$12.00

Elixer

MonasteryUS$11.00

CloisterUS$10.00

RefectoryUS$12.00

KvassUS$9.00

Aperitif

Green ChartreuseUS$15.00

BonalUS$14.00

ChamberyzetteUS$13.00

Wine

House Wine

Dessert - Keo Commandaria St. JohnUS$8.00

Coffee, Tea & Soda

CoffeeUS$4.00

Espresso

CappuccinoUS$5.00

LatteUS$5.00

French PressUS$6.00

Soda & JuiceUS$4.00

Mystic Monk Tea

Digestif

BenedictineUS$9.00

B&BUS$10.00

FrangelicoUS$8.00

Chartreuse (Green/Yellow)

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