Friar's Table

4.8

54 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 61 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 54 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Best Value
Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Innovative
Cleveland
Best Value
Cleveland
Innovative
Cleveland
Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Friar's Table offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic" food and "excellent" service. The atmosphere is charming and unique, enhancing the dining experience. Guests appreciate the reasonable prices and the restaurant's commitment to community service. Ideal for pre- or post-show meals, it promises a memorable visit in the heart of Playhouse Square.

54 Reviews

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Jon
VIP
Cleveland
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! As usual! Excellent food and service! We had a group of eight and they all loved it!
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Alex
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friar’s Table is an incredible establishment. The decor, service and food is all outstanding. I cannot wait to return!
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Lorraine
Cleveland
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The beef stew in bread bowl was very good. Service was slow, maybe due to short staff. We were in the bar area and our server was taking care of the bar and tables. Too much for one person, but she did a great job!
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Lori
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was stellar. This is my new go to place when I go to playhouse square!
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David
Cleveland
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good though I wouldn't recommend the fish
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Lisa
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The meal was good. Loved the pretzel appetizer. Nice atmosphere. Service could have been quicker, but we were there at a busy time. We still got to our show with no problem. Definitely worth a try!
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Lisa
VIP
Cleveland
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our first time at Friars Table. The spinach and cheese clafouti was fantastic and I really enjoyed the rose beignets. I really appreciate the mocktail menu and hope to see it expanded further. I didn’t realize that sea bream was a whole fish from the description but it was very good, just kind of freaked one of our dinner companions. I appreciate chef stopping by out table and I can’t wait to come back again.
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Charlene
Cleveland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed our dinner before going to a show. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We will definitely come back.
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George
VIP
Cleveland
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I enjoyed dinner before a Playhouse Square show recently. I had the salmon, and my wife had the rigatoni, and both were excellent. The cocktails were also very good, as was their house wine (we had the Pinot Noir). The service was a little spotty but hopefully will get better as time goes on.
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michael
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful addition to Playhouse Square. Food was delicious, great service. Affordable.
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Friar's Table is rated 4.8 stars by 54 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 61 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

Friar's Table

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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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