Fire

Had a wonderful brunch here on Sunday at the recommendation of a friend who lives in Cleveland. The dark chocolate latte and vanilla latte were both amazing… and so beautiful! My husband got the Eggs Benedict, I got the vegetable frittata and we split a bowl of breakfast potatoes (Yukon Gold fries). The chef (and owner?) even stopped by our table to see how we liked everything. He popped out several times to chat with patrons; very nice to see. We sat inside because the weather was a little chilly yesterday however several patrons sat on the beautiful patio. We will absolutely be back to Fire!!!

First, get a reservation for the weekend brunch. We lucked out with a spot at the bar. The 2 bartenders/​servers were extremely nice and helpful.
I got a coffee and hubby got water, but they misunderstood him and gave him a coffee too. Ok, a little annoying but not too bad. The coffee was good, so whatever.
We got a sticky bun, the croque madam, and breakfast pizza. THAT STICKY BUN IS AWESOME. I’ve made tons of sticky buns in the life, and I approve that message. Our food comes out and hubby hoovers the croque. He even ate some of the salad that comes with it. My pizza was not up to my par. (go look at the photos others had posted… I wish I had seen them) First, there are 2 eggs sunny side up on the pizza, which is in 4 slices. So 2 slices get no egg. Second– sunny side up eggs on pizza? Whaaaaa? Then there’s some bacon and a couple pieces of potato (like 6) and a CRAPTON of cheese. Most bites are going to only be cheese and that’s it. I like my breakfast pizzas to have a little bit of everything in almost every bite. There’s no cheese sauce, at least that I can tell. I like cheese, but this was drowning in cheese oil on the top. Eww This was not a $ 13 breakfast pizza. I was going to just not eat it, but apparently it looked like I would cry any second and the waiter noticed and offered to get me something else. HE FUCKING NOTICED MY SAD FACE AND DIDN’T LET ME STAY SAD! This is awesome. Normally, waiters don’t give a fuck if you hate your food.
I got the steel cut oatmeal brûlée and hubby got another sticky bun. That brûlée was pretty damn good. I’d definitely order it again. Having the vanilla whipped cream on top and letting it melt in was just heavenly.
We’d definitely go back again and try other things– after looking at all the photos!

Great spot for brunch. We sat outside, which is a nice option in the summertime months. Our server was knowledgeable and made great recommendations. The house made sticky bun is delicious and the definition of a guilty pleasure. The pastrami hash was unique. It was a bit on the greasy side for my taste, but the bf loved it. Man food for sure.
Overall, we had heard great things about Fire for brunch and it didn’t disappoint.

Ok… This place rocks. Late in the evening, we sat at bar near the kitchen and were impressed. Chefs were a pleasure to talk to and were proud and willing to share their secrets. The chilled grilled vegetable soup was excellent. We were a bit hesitant to order as it was a bit unfamiliar but we were glad we did. Looking forward to trying it at home from the recipe we got. The steak was amazing. Grilled over fire. Duh. With an amazing smoke and first bite that just totally got you ATTENTION. the seafood chowder was excellent. Nice portions. Outstanding service. Great wine selection. Definitely a must go back. Oh. And at the end as we were finishing up the whole kitchen was CLEANED –COMPLETELY. kudos to the pride and caring of the team. Congratualtuons!

A+++
First time here and we decided to come for brunch. It was busy!
Food and drink were delicious. I had their Champagne Fire (cava, bitters, sugar cube, etc.) and my partner had their version of an amaretto sour. Both were great.
We started with the cinnamon sugar bread. It was pretty much naan coated in cinnamon sugar. Very good. For my entrée I had the duck confit – served with grits, an egg, and arugula. The duck fell right off the bone (as it should) and the grits were cooked perfectly. My partner had the wagyu hash. We both were in love with our entrees and agreed they were the best brunch entrees we have had anywhere.
Fire is pretty affordable too. Four drinks, one starter, and two entrees all for $ 71. Not bad!
The best part? Doug Katz himself! Katz was actually in the dining room mingling with customers. He looked genuinely happy to be talking with everyone. He even refilled my partner’s coffee! Never seen a chef do that!
Will definitely be back to try the dinner menu.

The service was amazing, the food was amazing. i mean what else could you want for a nice meal. I mean super meal !!!
The steak was perfect and so was the pork chop my husband had, The dessert was so amazing and lets take a moment for the staff they are on it!

Had a business dinner here and was pleasantly surprised. The food was fresh, simple and delicious. Service was excellent!

My favorite fancy brunch! Every item was delicious! Had to try the cinnamon roll! The breads are home made. A lot of times I don’t like «fancy» food bc it’s over priced and over rated in the flavor department. The food here was flavorful and savory! Got the breakfast pizza and was so in love with it. Service was also very good!

One word: burger
Yes, I am a huge fan of chef Katz. Though many may perceive the venue as a little upscale, I’m always at home sitting at the bar there. Yes, there are many great things on fire’s menus, especially brunch (pastrami hash, lemon soufflé pancakes, breakfast pizza are all well above average). Oh and those popovers are not to be missed!
However, it all comes down to the burger, cooked medium rare. If I had to have a last meal, this burger would make the shortlist. It’s one of the best bites in Cleveland; and as burgers go, it’s not just the best in Cleveland or Ohio, but definitely ranks among the best in the nation. The firm bun with the dijon aioli perfectly compliment the meaty beefy juices seeping from the patty. I suggest a side of greens to balance the richness of the burger, but to each his own.
#bestburger

I have heard plenty of hype around Fire, but every time I am interested in brunch, I’m usually not interested in looking my best, with a trendy scarf and well done hair, and have subsequently always passed.
But this Saturday we were at the tail end of the farmer’s market, and my husband suggested at least stopping in for some coffee at the bar. We were former regulars at Katz’s Diner on Lee Rd, and they always had the most amazing coffee (which is a Katz custom blend from Rising Star Coffee Roasters). I agreed, despite my jeans and puffy vest attire.
We opted to sit at the bar, which is our usual M.O., and I didn’t feel too under-​dressed or unwelcome. The bartender was extremely nice and helpful, and we got a pair of hot, steaming coffees and settled in for the full spread, since we were both starving.
Although everything on the menu looked amazing, my stomach wanted something on the simple side. I went for the eggs and potatoes, but not before asking the bartender about how it came. I was concerned that $ 10 is a lot of pay for just eggs and potatoes (no meat, no toast, no fruit, no salad), but I was pleasantly surprised. Server said 3 eggs, but its more like 4 eggs, and light, fluffy, perfectly done (attributable to the butter I’m sure). Potatoes were also fabulous, and I got a side of house made breakfast sausage. The sausage was a little dense for my liking, but the flavor was outstanding. Husband got the chicken livers dish (totally not my thing), and he said they were the best he’d ever had.
I can’t wait to bring my friends from Columbus here on their next visit!

Let me preface this review by saying that the food at Fire was 4 — 4.5 stars. But, I’m giving the restaurant 3 stars because of our server’s terrible communication skills.
First, I worked as a server for many years, so, I’m not super duper hard to please. I just like my water glass filled and appreciate good communication. But alack, and alas, while my water glass was well-​filled during my meal at Fire, the communication left much to be desired.
We arrived a few weeks ago for a Sunday brunch. We were seated and promptly greeted by our server. While perusing the menu, we asked the server about his favorite menu items and also asked about the breakfast and mushroom pizzas. He responded by highlighting some of his favorites (e.g. the pork crepes) and then also said that he would «never order something so pedestrian as a breakfast pizza when going out to brunch.» I was a little flabbergasted; it would have been one thing if I wouldn’t have mentioned that I was interested in the breakfast pizza, but quite another thing when some rudely tells you that your choice is «pedestrian.»
I decided to let it go. Next, when our server came back to take our order, I asked if I could add an egg to the mushroom pizza. Without even hesitating, the server said if he could bring the egg on the side. I said no, because the whole point of a breakfast-​ey type of pizza is to have the runny egg cooked ON the pizza. Plus, Fire appears to have a breakfast pizza anyways. Consequently, it didn’t appear to be a big deal to modify the mushroom pizza in this way. However, the server said that the «chef would be super mad» if he ordered it that way. I just stared at him. A few moments of uncomfortable staring later, he said that he would go ask the chef and see if that would be ok. Unfortunately, he never came back to advise me about what the chef had said.
When our entrees came out, our food looked delicious, but the egg was definitely not cooked on the pizza. It appeared to have been poached separately and then placed on top of the pizza prior to being served. Needless to say, I was annoyed. The server could have let me know earlier that cooking the mushroom pizza with an egg would’ve been a problem; I would’ve gladly changed my order to the more «pedestrian» breakfast pizza.
Nevertheless, my friend and I were starving and we devoured the delicious food; no complaints there. I honestly should’ve spoken to the manager before I left, but it was a busy Sunday brunch and I was already in a bad mood, so I let it go.
However, I do think that if Fire is a «white linen» type of place, guests should be accommodated. At the very least, if no accommodation is available, it should be clearly explained to the guests.

My wife and I were checking out the Shaker/​Cleveland Heights area as a possible community to relocate to and we just happened to stop into Fire. The place was packed for Saturday Brunch. One of the beautiful things about the restaurant (besides the DELICIOUS food) is the cross section of patrons that frequent the restaurant. Several different languages could be heard around the tables near us which well represents the culture and diversity of the Shaker/​Cleveland Heights area. Prior to our meal, the executive chef came over and introduced himself. We told him we were house hunting and he gave us the name and number of a fabulous real estate agent as well as his personal number with an invitation to contact him if we had additional questions about the area. Prior to even enjoying our scrumptious meal, Fire earned 5 stars for their atmosphere and special attention we received by the executive chef. The food? Oh yeah that was fabulous too. My wife enjoyed the pastrami hash which was out of this world, knock your socks off fantastic. I enjoyed the fish marsala sandwich which was also very tasty. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and a representation of what the Shaker Heights area has to offer.

We went here for a culinary experience and a professional chef was in our party. It was a great atmosphere and the staff was good to us. We must have ordered everything on the menu! We went all out and our chef was recommending things and asking questions we would have never. I honestly can’t remember each dish and all the things we enjoyed. What I do recall is the duck. We were skeptical and our chef buddy said that if they can nail a duck dish, they are golden! It was awesome. It was the crispy duck confit. Served with red wine jus and spaetzle. It was perfectly cooked and a great piece of meat.
The night contained with more great food and drink but that duck was the highlight. The service was ok but nothing great. They were knowledgable about the food but couldn’t really talk to much more than what the main ingredients were. Our chef friend was asking very technical questions to be fair. Overall a cool restaurant with interesting dishes and a cool oven.

The Lemon Soufflé pancakes my fav. Made with ricotta. Very light. Served with a blueberry sauce.
Carly our server is always wonderful too.

If I could give it more stars I would. Lemon soufflé pancakes haunt my dreams. My dad ordered fried chicken livers and thoroughly enjoyed those golden nuggets. Sticky buns were on point and great for sharing. Monte Cristo was well executed and did not disappoint. The French toast was a little overly sweet for some of us. We will find reasons to make the trek into Shaker to brunch here often.

I came to Fire with my dad and sister to have a birthday brunch with my dad. I found Fire through Unilocal and decided to make a reservation for Sunday at 10:00 am. I definitely recommend making a reservation because by the time we left they were PACKED!
This was a delicious dining experience!
To start, we ordered the homemade sticky buns and they were absolutely amazing! I don’t usually like sticky buns, but these had a caramel sauce that was perfect. Our waitress also recommended ordering the lemon soufflé pancakes (blueberry compote and whipped butter) to share and I’m so happy we listened to her suggestion! These pancakes were just the right amount of sweetness with an amazing blueberry sauce.
My sister ordered the almond stuffed french toast (rittman orchard apples, toasted almonds and local maple syrup), my dad ordered the bbq pork crepes (housemade crepes, cilantro crema, local egg and black bean stew), and I ordered the crispy duck confit (southern stone ground grits, poached local egg, jam and arugula). Every single dish was AH-​MAZE-​ING! This restaurant has definitely learned how to load the menu up with a diverse selection of brunch items. There are just enough savory dishes and sweet dishes to balance each other.
If you are looking for a great brunch in a cute restaurant, go to Fire! Their menu items are so unique and the flavors were perfect!

Fire Food & Drink is superb! I’ve been here for brunch and for dinner and both were fantastic. The service is great, the restaurant décor and overall ambience is so warm and stylish, and the menu is quite diverse. You’ll have little problem finding something delicious and exciting to eat if you’re a carnivore or a GF vegan. I love this place!

High-​end food (read: expensive).
Creative and arty (read: small portions, stack high so it looks pretty).
I will admit, my order was tasty.
I got the pork chop; the meat was a generous cut, very tender, and superbly done.
I enjoy a balanced meal, and a nutritious set-​up. the corn fritter, brussel sprout, and other accompaniment were nice touches.
I sat at the bar, and watched a lot of the food come out. A lot of it looked delicious, but I think I would have still be hungry after the meal.

Had brunch here this morning and it didn’t disappoint. The service was great and the tandoor smoked pastrami hash was worth coming back for. I can still taste it in my mind later in the day.

Arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation during Restaurant Week. Place was packed, but we were seated within a few minutes. Had a table by the window. Romantic! First thing we were told was that portions would be smaller than the regular menu. We had looked at the limited menu online. Everything we ordered was delicious. Pollack was fresh and tender. Chicken kielbasa was smoked perfectly, and wonderfully. The tiny salads and garnishes added to the presentation and the tastes. The popcorn ice cream with pralines dessert tasted buttery yum. The chocolate and berries were refreshing. Portions were smaller, but we were comfortably full. The price was perfect. Service great. We enjoyed everything.

Went here for brunch on Sunday. Ended up sitting at the bar as we got there at 11ish and were told that they had reservations for two booked til 1:30. The bar was a good atmosphere but the service was awful. There was only one person tending to a packed bar and mixing drinks at the same time. The bartender needed more help and it really hurt the experience. Drinks were not refilled and then we ended up waiting for a half hour to pay after the check was received. So when you sit at the bar be prepared for subpar service.
The food was pretty good. The homemade sausage, fruit smoothie, and sticky buns were all good. My gf got the almond stuffed French toast which was really good. I ended up getting the breakfast pizza which was a little underwhelming. It had a ton of cheese which really overpowered what little other toppings there were.
I assume this was just a one off bad experience so I will be going back again but making a reservation next time.

I was in town for work and stopped by this restaurant b/​c it was in walking distance to where I was and had decent Unilocal reviews; plus the menu had some things I liked.
Here’s the breakdown:
HOST: He gets a 3. The restaurant was relatively empty when my guest and I arrived to eat. I don’t particularly like to sit really close to people when I eat, if I don’t have to. So I made a simple joke to him about it, and requested one of the many tables that appeared to have a bit of space between them. This kid acted like it was the night the POTUS was coming and was taking soooo long to ‘figure out’ where to seat us. His first thought was to squeeze us in a table right by the bar, in front of a swinging door that looked like it went to the back or kitchen :(Really guy? I told him, ‘look, I tip very well, we can do better than that, right? He looked lost. Until finally I pointed to a table and said, how about that empty one. He acted like it magically appeared there and then promptly seated us.
Now on to the good:
AMBIENCE: Nice. Nice lighting. Quaint. Great vibe.
WAITRESS: (CHRISTINE) She was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, personable and was top notch. Our food was spaced out perfectly, truly. We had enough time to enjoy each item, let it settle for a bit, and before we could even think to ask about our next item, it was being placed in front of us. She came to the table just enough, at just the right time; while leaving us alone perfectly at well. I made sure to give her, I believe a 30 or 35% tip b/​c she was that wonderful. She truly made the experience even better in addition to the food. THANK YOU CHRISTINE!
FOOD: Excellent. And I’m coming from LA where we have a plethora of options and types of cuisine. Not one thing we ordered was bad.
Mussels: 5 stars
We had something I forget the name now, it was shaped like patties, with a slaw (appetizer), with an Indian flair. 5 stars
Caesar Salad: my cousin loved it gave it 4 stars
I believe I had the wedge: 5 stars
Burger: top notch! 5 stars needed nothing added to it. Was great.
Salmon: 5 stars
We shared 2 different desserts, one was the banana split/​chocolate cake w caramel I believe. TO DIE FOR. Great, great, great!
I was definitely happy and the price for the bill afterward was shockingly low. Just another sign of how overpriced and ridiculous living in LA is. The same meal would have cost me at least $ 250. And we didn’t even drink alcohol.
Thanks Fire, for an awesome dining experience!

We were pleased to find that a restaurant we frequented before we became vegan had several appetizers and a vegan specific entrée (a rice bowl with cashew labneh). The Indian chickpea fritters with green bean and red onion pickle and almond milk-​based cumin cabbage slaw with a side of warm olives and homemade dill pickles were delicious. The entrée was delicious as well… green rice, roasted beets, baby carrots and onions and the labneh came with crushed hazelnuts. We finished it off with a cardamom mango pâté with caramalized grapefruit sorbet and pomegranate syrup. A delightful experience all the way around. We will be back!

Our party of 6 was received cordially and on time.
Our waitress came to take our drink orders returned with our drinks. One of the wines was «on the edge» but quickly replaced.
From that point the waitress disappeared for a long time.
Our food arrived and was excellent in all cases.
Our checks were delivered and we had to ask for coffee.
At this price point $$$, the service should be impeccable.

Mushroom pizza is amazing. Rising star coffee.
I hadn’t been here for dinner before only brunch. But i will be back. Mushroom arugula salad fantastic. The pork chop was a generous portion well prepared. The mushroom pizza is what will keep me coming back, that and the lemon soufflé pancakes.

Great Food… Wow a must try is the Pork Chop which to me is second to none… Great atmosphere and service. our server Christine was very attentive and recommended our dinner experience as well as our dessert. Popcorn ice cream… The only complaint I have is we sat at the table in front at the restaurant by the window and the heater is under table which there should be NO table there… overall a great experience and a must try.!! Def be back…

Had dinner with friends here last night for the first time. We have been for brunch several times before (get the lemon ricotta pancakes!), but never for dinner. Glad we did. We started with some Indian fritters and mussels, both of which were fantastic. I had a vegan dish for my entrée which wasn’t that good, but I wasn’t expecting much. My husband had the pan seared tile fish which was outstanding. Our friends ordered the trout and the chicken. They seemed pleased. We had their homemade sorbets for dessert. One was grapefruit and the other was coconut. The coconut was so good that I asked if they would sell me a pint. They did not. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and new, which was very surprising. The atmosphere is great. Overall, a fantastic experience and we will definitely be going back.

Best cheese burger… Just a hint of cumin and a dab of aoli and the right amount of cheese!

Attentive staff. Interesting atmosphere. Noisy. Simple presentation with fresh local ingredients. Overpriced menu. I’d go back but some other day.

Brunch heaven! Loved the pulled pork crepes chock full of cheese! Perfectly sweet and savory
Also had some of the sticky bread which wasn’t overly sweet. Just right. I’ll be returning soon to try the duck confit, which some of my friends got and loved. Breakfast pizza also looked delicious, so many options for next time!

Went for brunch, and it was pretty good! The décor was pretty awesome, and service was quite good despite the crowd. Clay-​oven bread with cinnamon sugar was a guilty pleasure. I wasn’t as impressed with the pastrami hash, it was just a bit more greasy and salty than I like (if I order it again, I’ll ask for a poached egg instead of fried, I think that would be a better contrast). I just had a taste of the burger, but it was excellent.
So while I wasn’t quite rocketed to «best ever», I do want to go back. I need to try the lemon pancakes, and I have yet to check out the dinner menu.

Updating my review after another recent visit. The service was pretty on top of things, we even had two waiters come to take our drink orders within a couple of minutes after sitting down. This was a much different experience than last time. The almond stuffed french toast was delicious and we had no problems with our orders. I always appreciate the free valet here as well.

I’m sad to give this place 3 stars because my food was very good. Our sticky bun appetizer was amazing. It wasn’t overly glazed and the dough was warm and cooked perfectly. I ordered the almond stuffed French toast. It also had sliced almonds on the top and baked apples. My friend who does not like French toast actually said she wished she would’ve ordered that instead of her lemon pancakes (although she said that was good too). The French toast wasn’t cooked just enough so the edges were crispy but not burnt. They definitely were not stingy with the maple syrup either. So why the 3 stars?
Our server was very nice, but forgot my friend’s tea altogether. My husband’s breakfast pizza had eggs that were not cooked thoroughly. Again, we had difficulty finding our server. It seems like he had tables in different sections of the restaurant rather than one area so we barely saw him. They did make him another breakfast pizza but instead of making it with the eggs cooked in the oven with the rest of the toppings, they fried the egg and put it on top instead.
The executive chef actually came to our table to greet us which was nice. The ambience of the restaurant is lovely and there is free valet parking. So I will be returning for brunch or maybe even dinner. However, I’m hoping the service will improve a bit before my next visit.

Nice place in Shaker Square. Brunch menu had a variety of offerings. It was kind of difficult to decide on just one thing, however I was pleased with my selection: Duck Confit w/​Grits. The dish had a lot of different things going on, but the flavors all came together and complimented each other… who knew blackberry preserves would go so well with pickled onions, grits, eggs, and duck? The Breakfast Pizza was pretty good too. The crust was cooked perfectly (I believe it was baked in a brick oven?) Perfect for a hangover… if you have one.
Fire definitely intrigued me enough to want to come back for dinner

Um… Yum!!? I’ve only had brunch here, but it’s fabulous! Came here on a Saturday, so of course Shaker Square was packed, but I took advantage of the free valet (you should too, awesome perk!) I want to come for dinner soon, they recently changed their menu to their fall menu (I love this they change their food menu every season, indicating they use the freshest of ingredients!)
I just HAD to order the sticky buns for the table… they were AMAZING! If they’re on the menu, I highly recommend them! Perfect amount of sweetness and … stickiness? For my entrée, I got the breakfast pizza — eggs, home fries, (bacon), home fries, and farmers cheese. It was wonderful! I found it a bit salty, but that clearly didn’t prevent me from eating almost the entire thing! I also tried their bloody mary (they have a spicier option and a spicy but not as spicy as the spicier option and I opted for the not so spicy). It still had a perfect amount of spice and was delish. I like my bloody marys more pickly– although this was a good BM, it didn’t satisfy me on that note.
The service was great. There was an issue with my friends side dish and it was immediately taken back to fix (it took a while to get back out, but he had his entrée so we weren’t complaining). The manager was also walking around talking to all of the tables, and I love when they do that!
I will definitely be back for brunch and want to try the dinner (although reviews suggest that brunch is really where it’s at at fire)