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Salmon Dave's, Rocky River, OH

Salmon Dave's

4.6
4.6
1451 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Opening our doors in 1993, Salmon Dave’s has proudly endured as one of Greater Cleveland’s favorite local haunts. With an informal approach to upscale dining, our cozy neighborhood spot has gained a legendary reputation. After a recent head-to-toe renovation, Rocky River’s favorite restaurant is better than ever. The timeless character of the historic building lives on with distressed brick walls, crown moldings, and its signature mahogany bar. The updated feel is an eclectic balance of traditional and contemporary design elements, creating the perfect backdrop for Salmon Dave’s spirited bar scene and relaxed dinner vibe. Veteran chef Mario Brown and his talented culinary team offer new menu selections alongside fan-favorites, maintaining our promise of providing the freshest “Guaranteed Seafood.”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (440) 331-2739
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Brown
  • Private party facilities
    A unique semi-private dining room can accommodate larger parties without the sense of being isolated. Please call for details or email Carolyn Miller at cmiller@hrcleveland.com.
  • Area
    Cleveland West
  • Cross Street
    Detroit
  • Parking details
    Street and public parking available nearby
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

  • Whiskey Flight Experience

    US$30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy Whiskey? Want to try three amazing bourbon's from our Private Barrel Collection? HR Jefferson's Reserve, Watershed Silver Oak Washed and Weller Full Proof!

What 1,451 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salmon Dave's offers an inviting atmosphere with a "wonderful ambience" and consistently excellent service. Known for its seafood, particularly the "best seafood in Cleveland," the restaurant delights with standout dishes like lobster bisque and salmon. "Wonderful servers" like Jen and Sarah enhance the dining experience, making it a favorite for celebrations.

1,451 Reviews
  1. Sondra

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and food. Our waitress, Mickey was superb, attentive and charming. Our food and drink were excellent. The only thing that was concerning is you have to walk down a flight of stairs to use the bathrooms.

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  2. Eileen

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with a party of 4 on Friday night. Glad we made reservations as it was a full house. I ordered the pan roasted salmon with lobster risotto and it was by far the best meal I have had in a long time. The salmon was perfectly prepared and I could have eaten an entire plate of the risotto. I have a garlic allergy and they accommodated my request. The kitchen manager even brought it out to me. The others ordered the lobster bisque, which is a must at Salmon Daves. They also ordered the lobster and shrimp cappelinni which they all loved. Our server was excellent and she made sure our drinks remained filled! Our meal was outstanding. Make sure you make a reservation!

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  3. Ann

    Cleveland

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner ……as always Love this restaurant Thank you!!

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  4. Michael

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my son here for the first time and he loved the food. We’ve driven by here for years and he has been asking to go here because he specifically loves salmon. He ends up ordering the cavatelli with lobster and ones it. He tried some of my lobster bisque, loved that too! I had the special, Chilean sea bass, and it was absolutely incredible. The service was amazing. Our server who went by, Bird, was outstanding. Our drinks and waters were always full and she always greeted us with a smile. I’m not one to write review often, but, thank you Bird & Salmon Dave’s for providing us with an outstanding meal and experience. With thanks & appreciation, Mike

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  5. Travelqueen1

    Cleveland

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always reliably good food keeps us coming back, especially when entertaining out of town guests. We liked the cozier vibe of the prior decor but the newer redo is refined and classic. Salmon is their specialty and it’s in the name for a reason - done to perfection with just the right amount of sides. Great service always rounds it off. A bit pricey but that’s okay as long as the food and service remain consistently excellent.

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  6. Nancy

    Cleveland

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love their clam bakes and come every year. Always good service and a nice quiet place to dine. They have the best potato weges!

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  7. Gary

    Cleveland

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their clambake is very good and there are several options so you have several choices.

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  8. ray

    Cleveland

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience as usual. Excellent lobster risotto and lobster bisque. Service outstanding

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  9. Jeremy

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been a long time fan of this restaurant group. Unfortunately this time around wasn’t so pleasant. My wife and I dined here Saturday night we started with grilled oysters and fried tomatoes both were wonderful. I’d lighten up a little bit on the Parmesan though. For dinner I ordered the steak & clam bake with an added lobster tail and she ordered the lobster and shrimp cappelinni. Her dish came out presented nicely and was delicious, the only bad mark was it was warm not hot. The steak and clam bake was just an all around let down. I ordered my steak medium rare, it came out well and was completely charred on the one side. The lobster tail was dry and tiny in comparison to rosewood or Delmonico’s. The clams were separated from the broth? So then they were cold… and so was the broth. I wouldn’t normally complain about sides but this Corn was so dried out my wife thought it was just decretive. So I politely asked for another one… 15 minutes later I received my other piece of corn and it was cold. After speaking with the manager he choose to offer us two desserts which was generous and after receiving the bill he took off my meal. Service: I believe our server was Dave older gentleman. He’s a decent server, was a bit slow getting the things we asked for or would need reminded. Daves biggest mistake is a big no, no in the serving industry. Never at any point should you stand over my wife and put your arm continuously on her seat. It’s inappropriate. If we come back I think we will be doing to go and just the pasta.

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  10. Jennifer

    Cleveland

    89 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was decent (clam bake and grouper). Clams were littlenecks (my bad for not asking before ordering, as they are not much bigger than a pea after steaming). Lobster bisque was great.

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FAQs

Salmon Dave's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (440) 331-2739.

Salmon Dave's is rated 4.6 stars by 1451 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Salmon Dave's

19015 Old Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Detroit
  • Area
    Cleveland West
  • Hours of Operation
    Happy Hour Daily 15:00–18:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and public parking available nearby
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mario Brown
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (440) 331-2739
  • Private party facilities
    A unique semi-private dining room can accommodate larger parties without the sense of being isolated. Please call for details or email Carolyn Miller at cmiller@hrcleveland.com.
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