Rue 254

We went with a small group to celebrate a birthday and we had a lovely time. The food was well thought out, balanced, and flavorful. The waiter did a wonderful job, knew the menu well and even made suggestions for gluten free adaptations for the one in the party with dietary limitations. We will definitely go back. The charcuterie was a hit.

This place is a diamond in the rough but needs ALOT OF POLISHING. THE HOSTESS THAT CLAIMS TO BE A MANAGER NEEDS TO BE A MANAGER NOT JUST STAND THERE AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS AND SO IMPORTANT AND SHE SAYS I’m trying to be a manager but don’t know what I’m doing. And we’ve heard her talk to staff and about staff, so unprofessional but fits her personality. The servers are good but not great, but friendly. The bartender in the day heather is like nothing we’ve ever seen. She is great!!! With everyone!!! And she is darling my husband says nice to look at too!!! If you want to make it in this business you need more polishing the man that walks around is nice and nice to look at from me! I’d do a lot of changing to make this a success and people that know the business need to be there not people that have no idea what it entails like the red head manager. we will come in to see heather as her personality is what makes you successful. When she is off or not there we will find some other place to drink. Which is hard because we like to eat and drink at night and have never seen her at night !! Give this place a try and ask for heather or the hot manager walk out if you see a red head girl that claims to be a manager, so is trying to be but failing miserably. good luck to the rue make changes that must be made in order to succeed.

Mashed potatoes with everything. .. really? My husband had the cod (with mashed potatoes) and I had the filet (with mashed potatoes). I have to note that this was their early evening special which runs until 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. It includes a starter and the entrée for $ 19.95. The downside is that you can’t substitute anything. Therefore, you end up with fish and mashed potatoes or steak and mashed potatoes. It also came with brussel sprouts which were quite all done. I ended up leaving most of the mashed potatoes and sprouts on my plate. We both had the french onion soup, which was tasty but a tad salty. We both wish we had ordered a salad instead. For the cost, I am not sure why anyone would bring their kids here but there was a large group with about four kids. The parents let them wander around. Not the restaurant’s fault but it would be nice to go to a nicer place without kids running around. What the polite way of telling someone to rein in their rugrats?
The server was very nice and attentive.
Guests were dressed in everything from jeans to dressy clothes. Keep in mind that the wait staff dresses in dressy white shirts and jeans covered with a long apron.

Just had a great meal with my in-​laws and kids at Rue 254. They have a great early evening special program that extends to 8 pm on Sunday’s. I had the french onion soup and excellent filet. My kids had the burger and fish and chips and both gave a thumbs up. We will be back for sure. I’m looking forward to sitting on the patio when it’s warm outside.

Food is great, drinks are the way they should be!
Need new light fixtures.
Great outdoor patio.
Great building with Cleveland history.

Nice design, kinda Classy Chic. Service was friendly, but slow. Food was mediocre.
Had the fish fry and upgraded to Perch. Didn’t realize it was beer battered. Not my cup of tea. But there was a ton of it.
Also had the clam chowder. Good, but not great. We also had a flat bread pizza with something like Indian style chicken. Tasted like pizza with Indian style chicken. If that’s what your into, it may have been good.
Lastly, there was a hot chicken Caesar salad. It was ok and the best dish on the table.
If the slow server had been grumpy, no question this would have been 2 stars at best. 3 stars gives the benefit of the doubt to poor ordering off the menu.

I’m not from the area, but it seems like a hidden gem. Not too busy at the bar on a Wed night, which was perfect. Bartenders were very attentive to their guests.
Unique twist on the wedge salad – egg and pickle? WORKS!
Bolognese was pretty traditional, and fantastic!
Could use a larger wine selection, but not bad.
Porterhouse was huge-​pork BTW… looked amazing.
Slightly Greek twist on the menu?
Would be a great date spot if you want to chat and chill.

Went to Rue for the first time for lunch the other day. My server was terrific and the meal more than met my expectations. I will be back soon. An excellent addition to west side dinning.

I love this place! Just popped in not knowing anything about it and was really happy I found it! Sat at the bar for a tasty glass of wine and was so pleased to have a wonderful bartender, Heather, who actually had a personality! A great personality! Heather went above and beyond to tell me all about the place, the menu, and helped me get a great seat at the cozy fireplace. I know this will be my new favorite place because I felt right at home from the minute I walked in the door, thanks to Heather! By the way… I was a single female walking in here and usually don’t get treated so nicely as a single female. I will be back often! Highly recommended!

After driving past this restaurant several times my husband and I decided to stop for dinner one evening. The outside of this restaurant along with the «bistro» on their sign fooled us into thinking this was a casual eatery so we arrived wearing jeans and sweatshirts and felt TERRIBLY underdressed. This is definitely a more upscale place than it appears from the outside.
That said, we stayed to eat and ordered the cheese curds appetizer (very tasty), Rue 251 steak with their «famous» gratin potatoes, and the Dayboat Scallops. The food was good but my steak was WAY overdone — I ordered it medium well and it was burnt. The potatoes had a terrific flavor and the portion was huge but there was a crunch in the middle that indicated they weren’t fully cooked. The scallops were the star of our table and so well-​cooked and delicious but the portion was very small, especially for the price. Our total bill came to nearly $ 80 just for food as we both ordered water to drink.
Service was fantastic and ambiance was wonderful but I doubt we’ll dine here again. Too expensive for a meal that didn’t deliver.

Hmmmm. The door was locked at11:50 am today even tho they open at 1130 for lunch. As we were leaving, the host came over and opened the door and said he wondered why no one was coming in. My $ 17 «big salad» lunch was supposed to be full of roasted vegetables and topped with shrimp. Well it was lettuce with a little bit of really small chopped vegetables, including some inedible stick like asparagus, and a few undercooked shrimp. My friend’s salmon salad was substantial and she loved it. The music was loud and the server was so inexperienced I felt sorry for her. Not worth $ 50 for 2 for lunch, my friends.

This was our first time coming here. Excellent, attentive customer service. The food was great. We had the 254 Steak and the Faroe Island Salmon. Superb. Had the Mezze Plate as an appetizer. Make sure to order the Au Gratin Potatoes. Everything made from scratch. Crème Brulee for dessert. Wow. Place was packed. Lots of happy diners. Will be back for sure.

A group of six went for dinner this past week. Walking in was wonderful to see the transformation from the old Winking Lizard. It is sophisticated, clean and airy. There are no signs of the former Winking Lizard. We were seated upstairs facing Detroit Rd. very comfortable by the fireplace and felt like a perfect place to celebrate the season.
Our server Sandy was knowledgeable about the menu and offered some great suggestions. She was a great server who was efficient and engaging. Would ask to be seated in her section the next time.
The food was good, in my opinion, but nothing stood out as being remarkable. I would go again to see if improvements have been made in the kitchen, but only because the atmosphere and server were top notch.

A colleague suggested lunch out, and since I haven’t tried Rue 254 yet, we ventured there.
First impression walking in: I was impressed with the renovation. The feel is very sophisticated, but not overly stuffy. It is bright, open and airy. We sat upstairs, facing Detroit Road.
The service was prompt and friendly. The menu had loads of interesting options, but not too many vegan dishes. I ended up ordering the french onion soup and the pear/​salmon salad (minus the salmon). Both were tasty choices, but the kitchen forgot to hold the bacon on my salad. I spent more time than I’d have wanted digging the bacon out. Not an unforgivable sin, though :)
When the check arrived, the server mentioned that he removed $ 4 since I did not get the salmon on my salad. That was an unexpected and nice surprise!
While things were not exceptional, they were definitely A-​OK. I’ll give them a few months to work out some kinks and give them another try.

Very casual and relaxing. Food choices are excellent.
I opted for the filet and it was delish!
Can’t wait to try more off the menu !

Disappointed with the food. Steak was ordered but after ordering waiter explained they were out of that particular steak. They offered another steak substitute which cost more. After some persistent discussion they agreed to charge the price of the original order The salad was tasty but very small portion. 4 out of 6 meals were served with wrong sides and barely at room temp. This is a new restaurant but they really need to step it up. Not sure we would return. The noise level was horrible. They need to do something about that as you have to shout to talk to the person across the table.

Atmosphere is sophisticated while relaxed; menu is varied; great wine list by the glass and bottles; We will be regulars!

This restaurant is GREAT! Had the French onion soup as an appetizer, Rue 254 salad, Rue 254 steak with sides and the Moulton lava cake for dessert. Everything was delicious, will definately make this a regular dining spot… You will NOT be disappointed:))))

I would skip over the naysayers and try this place out for yourself.
My wife and I had a fantastic experience. We tried both the apple and blistered tomato «toasts» as well as the meatballs for appetizers. All of which were delicious.
For her entrée, my wife ordered the roast chicken. The chicken was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. My wife is very picky, and she was delighted.
For my entrée, I ordered the Rue 254 steak with a side of the au gratin potatoes. The steak was delicious, and cooked exactly to my order. The peppercorn sauce was a nice touch. The superstar, though would have to be the potatoes! Very unique presentation, and great flavor.
Our server was very friendly, and accommodating. The manager also stopped by our table to check on us.
Despite ordering several appetizers, entrees, and several drinks, our check was still very reasonable. We will surely be returning sooner than later!

Super impressed. All worked so well together especially for an opening night. Class act but cozy and friendly!!! LOVE this gem of a place. Will definitely be regulars!
Started with a bottle of house Zinfandel wine — really great for the price. Two in our party got the Bootlegger cocktail — it tasted very light — thinking it would be better straight up or with minimal ice.
For starters we had the Burrata. I love Burrata and this was good but needed more seasoning and maybe just olive oil and some herbs.
After the appetizer a bread basket came out — whole wheat rolls… just okay and butter served was super cold so hard to spread. Recommend restaurant serve room temp.
French onion soup was tasty and good sized, filled with plenty of awesomeness! Would definitely order again!
Our table ordered the roasted chicken — was delicious!!! Moist, great flavor, the greens were perfectly seasoned, and the sauce was yummo.
We also had the fish and chips which were «proper» … Would make the Brits proud.
The filet mignon was tender, cooked as ordered to perfection and well seasoned.
The Au Gratin potatoes were THE BOMB!!! And I hate Au gratin potatoes! These were something else… and amazing. Gruyère maybe. Delicious. Definitely order these!
For dessert we ordered one of each!!! Salted caramel ice cream with espresso poured over, crème brûlée, apple crisp and chocolate molten lava cake. Okay… all were AMAZING!!! But my goodness we are all in L-​O-​V-​E with the salted caramel espresso dessert. SO FRIGGIN DELICIOUS! OMGenius!!!
Kathy was our server and we LOVE her. So nice and helpful and we will always request her.
Come here now! Great addition to Avon!