The Cutting Board

Wow, what a great hidden gem right here in Aurora. We live right around the corner, but never had the chance to stop by. Why? I do not have an answer for that. First things first, when you get there, ask for Janet. What an amazing and accommodating waitress. I ordered the strip steak, which came out a little over cooked. Janet took it back several times until it came out just right. The Chef was very apologetic and in the end, the steak was amazing. My wife had the Salmon, which was off the hook. We will definitely be going back fir multiple vista, as this is now on our regular list of «must go there often» restaurants.

We had the pleasure of having Janet be our waitress and this Now favorite restaurant. The food was great, and fresh. The service was impeccable. Can’t wait to go back. And today being Wednesday, it is 5 dollar wine bottle night with a purchase of two entrees. To make your dining experience that much better, ask for Janet. She will make your night!

Food was very good. However I would rather sit in the Six Horses Tavern. Unfortunately it is no longer open Monday through Friday during the day. Miss that lunch place.

My fiancé and I found out about this restaurant from a dining book that we received as a gift. Our dinner was well worth the 45 minute drive to the restaurant. The food was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Our portions were rather large for the price. I would recommend the pork chops and swordfish to anyone. There is also a great selection of drinks and delicious desserts. The Cutting Board is a gem, and we will certainly be back!

I hate to admit this but I’ve lived in Bainbridge for over 20 years and have never walked into the doors of The Aurora Inn. Now that I’ve eaten there 3 times in the last 2 weeks, I can now say I’m a bit embarrassed. Our dinner engagements have allowed us to taste the strip steak, in-​bone pork chops, burgers, salads and desserts. ALL of these offerings have been outstanding. I would even go as far as to say the burgers just may be the best in metro Cleveland — yes, and that means the B-​Spot, FlipSide and my bargain favorite Five Guys are also-​rans.
The key is fresh ingredients, and excellent preparation. On top of all this, the prices are quite reasonable. A nice find, practically in my back yard.

Avoid this place. The food is not cooked properly and the staff is worried more about texting then their customers.

A very good first time experience at The Cutting Board. Considered going before but seemed they were a little slow getting off the ground. I will definitely go back. Aurora really needs more good dining options, so I wish them well.
Went at lunch time and was impressed with the right mix of creativity in the menu options without being too far out of the mainstream. Really enjoyed the food. Ordered the Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich with Bourbon Slaw and side salad with the Honey Scallion dressing (a no charge substitute for fries). I truly enjoyed the meal. They make things from scratch here, not reheating frozen like so many of the chains do today. For that reason, I don’t agree with others that say they are overpriced. I found pricing to be spot on for the value delivered.
The waitress was also very friendly, informative and attentive which topped off the experience.
They have Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner menus so need to go back and try the others. I don’t write many reviews and rarely give 5 stars to anything, but if they go 2 for 2 with me, they have a shot. Definitely a place worth trying in the Aurora area.

First off, the atmosphere is super cool. Something out of a episode of Fixer Upper on HGTV. And the food was really good! But, walked in and was never really greeted and had to ask around at where to sit. Waitress was really nice but didn’t have the best memory. Ordered a mojito and a beer. Then found out they were out of mint leaves and the kegs weren’t working. So ordered new drinks, but I never even got my beer. She forgot, and by the time she came around again I didn’t want one. The extras on my burger I ordered weren’t there either. And was charged $ 2-​$ 3 more for each item on my bill than was listed on the menu. The manager did take care of it.
I’d definitely go back. It just opened, they need a little bit of time and it will be great.

My family has driven past the Aurora Inn for years so when they opened a restaurant we were curious. Let’s just say curiosity could kill the cat… that is, if the undercooked chicken my dad ate had salmonella… and if he was a cat. My mom had the perogies and she compared her love for them to her love for my dad– he’s imperfect, but she loves him anyway. Meow! I had the burger and fries and they were fine. I wasn’t in love, the burger was tasty (esp. the pickles!), but the fries tasted like they went from the freezer to the fryer.
My dad did mention to the staff the undercooked chicken and the manager was gracious enough to give him half-​off. That was redeeming.
So we’re giving it three stars because mine and my mom’s food was good (albeit overpriced), but not good enough to go back.

Our first trip to the new restaurant in Aurora was a good one. The food was prepared well and tasted very good. The wine selection was also good (at least the glasses we ordered). We did have to wait 45 minutes for our food, but that appeared to be just us based on how quickly other tables got their food.
We will definitely come back again, hoping they work out their kinks by then. Good to have another option in Aurora!

Just finished an excellent lunch at The Cutting Board at the Aurora Inn. The restaurant has a lovely, casual atmosphere and the patio is very inviting. You must try the poutine! Don’t let the low price fool you, it’s big enough for the table. Overall, great food and atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back.

Just finished a fantastic Fathers Day dinner at The Cutting Board, the new restaurant at The Aurora Inn. Service was great and so was the food. I ordered the Lobster Tail special and it was not only cooked perfectly, it had wonderful flavor. The sautéed vegetables were perfectly cooked as well. I will definitely be back.
By the way, the décor was a bit different and much more pleasant than the reviewer from Arizona experienced. The room had quilts on the walls that she described as bare and large baskets of green herbs throughout. It not only felt warm and inviting, but fit well with the restaurant’s Fresh to your Table motto.

Love the new restaurant at the Aurora Inn, a very interesting mesh of the nostalgic values the Inn has always had with a modern twist. The food is comfort food at its best, and the atmosphere turns very cozy in the evening. Plus breakfast everyday? Yes please.

As much as I regret this review to not be on a favorable side, because I LOVE the Aurora Inn! It has so much charm and authenticity still in tack since the new owners have taken over. The Cutting Board’s counterpart, Six Horses Tavern is great! More on the scale of bar type food, but the décor and ambiance is great! I’d recommend the owners to work on the stale, sterile and cold design concept of The Cutting Board. There is no warmth when you walk in, IT HITS YOU IN THE FACE; it has a cafeteria feel with empty pale large white (out) walls. Couldn’t decide what design concept they were shooting for??? Industrial/​Traditional/​Amish. And I just don’t know. The food… A elementary attempt at gourmet at best. The dishes were just unfinished, very bland, and our «steamed veggies (carrots) had a plastic taste to them. Not sure what was going on there. I’m really disappointed, I wanted it to be better. I had the Salmon dish, and my boyfriend had the vegan stuffed pepper. I recommend trying to cook the peppers more, maybe roast them and not be so raw to the bite. Needs better seasoning. I’ll wait a little longer and give them another shot once they’re more established and work out their kinks. Best wishes CB.