Parallax Restaurant and Lounge

Nice menu. I had the hanger steak, I was not a fan of the aioli sauce kinda had an eggy flavor that I thought ruined the dish.
The duck was fantastic and crispy. As an appetizer the dumplings are a must.

Went for the first time last night. Great sushi, cocktails, and desserts! Would recommend it to a friend!

Our first time at Parallax — the rainbow roll and yellowtail with cilantro is delicious! My husband ordered the trout and he loved it. He said it was the most amazing thing. We got the potato pancakes with salmon and capers –omg delish! We also ordered a $ 20 lobster roll — which wasn’t worth it at all. But the rainbow roll — it melts in your mouth. Fresh sushi!

I got the swordfish belly… and holy shit it was the best fish I’ve ever had, the corn and pepper sauce that came with it paired so well with the fish I was blown away. Also our waiter was great and gave us in depth answers to any questions we had, even when the women next to us had an extended list of things she didn’t want in her food (milk, butter, flour), it’s like why did you even come out to eat lady? He was still very nice and attentive to her and didn’t act annoyed, God bless that waiter. I’ll definitely be back. Zach Bruell is hands down the best chef in Cleveland in my opinion.

I’ve been to Parallax a few times now and have had very mixed experiences.
The host is usually really nice but the servers are very slow and rarely stop by the table.
Most of the times I’ve been have been Monday’s so I come in with a bit lower expectations. But prior to my last visit I’d only had the sushi which has always been great. This time around we got a sushi appetizer, two entrees, a nigiri combo.
The yellowtail sashimi appetizer was great as usual.
I was unimpressed with the hanger steak which could definitely use some work. Compared to other hangers I’ve had in the city, the dish was lacking flavor and the steak itself was chewy and inconsistently cooked.
The yellowtail nigiri was great unfortunately my second bite of sushi was tuna that was past its prime and tasted almost sour leaving a VERY bad taste in my mouth no amount of the Malbec I had could get rid of. After that I was very off put by the meal as a whole and didn’t touch the rest of our sushi.
It was disappointing that after politely bringing up the issue with the sushi nothing was done. I’ve had far better meals for half the price.

I don’t really believe in Five Stars. Yet, this Tremont mainstay deserves it for delivering time and time again. Zack Bruell and his staff continues to amaze me, especially how they all work together as a team and everybody shares responsibility at all levels to provide a great experience, both with the food and delivering an experience. As Realtors, both my girlfriend and I joked about the size of the menu resembling a real estate contract (BIG). Many pages and lots of options and our food last night was fantastic (I got the Skirt Steak, my Beautiful Sweetness got the Tuna)
Not enough reasons to substantiate the score you say? Okay, so when I got there, my Lady was cold and didn’t want to be anywhere remotely close to the door and I asked to be moved long after she sat, they did it with a smile and the host made it fun!
Prior to that, the Host told me to check my car so I didn’t block the small private drive next door to make sure I didn’t have a towing incident.
Mid stream, we decided the glass of wine my Sweetie ordered was SO good, we wanted the bottle so they sold us 4 glasses at the bottle price, long after the 1^st glass was poured. High marks for both the more expensive Cab on their menu and the Predator Zin, their wine list rocks!
Lastly, after explaining how this was an important date night for us since we were going to be apart and me confirming how amazed I am Zack Bruell is one of Clevelands’ Best, they offered up their crème brûlée which has a crust and filling that almost caused tears of joy… no really, its that amazing! As matter of fact, I might cry again now! (Crème Brulee Addiction Support Group forming soon in a neighborhood near you).
Okay, so I will admit I am a bit of perfectionist, have been accused of trying to micro-​manage so things go off unhitched. Here, it was a real treat that on this night, on a snowy day in Cleveland, I got to watch it happen before my eyes and be a part of the pampering! Of course, having a beautiful woman across from me and some great food and wine… maybe it was all just a mirage…

I stopped in for lunch with a friend, only because Southside (across the street) was packed and we both absolutely loved this place.
The ambience was perfect for a conversation, the wait staff was nice and the food was terrific. I’m not a huge fan of Sushi which they are known for so I ordered the warm goat cheese salad with salmon on it. It was amazing. The portion is generous, had to take leftovers home. Also had a cup of the coconut soup which was delectable. I’m so very picky about restaurants because I go out so often, about atmosphere and food done right. These people know how to run a restaurant. Well done.

Great food, possibly my favorite seafood in Cleveland. The entrees are excellent. The nigiri is great. Service is hit or miss. Love the host — he’s the best, always! Have had some good servers (generally on the weekends) and some not-​that-​awesome servers and bus boys (a bit too aggressive and nervous sometimes). Overall though, nothing that would keep me away.
My ONLY real complaint (and I really hope someone at the restaurant reads this) is that the chopsticks are **terrible**!!! I was so surprised when, after ordering a $ 25 entrée, I was given the cheapest chopsticks (chinese takeout style). I’ve had to ask for additional pairs more times than I can imagine, as they are horrible quality and tend to splinter into your fingers, food, or mouth. If the management could manage to purchase good (or not even good, decent!) quality chopsticks then I would certainly be giving this restaurant 5 bright stars!

We came here and were really excited to try another one of Zack Bruell’s restaurants but were pretty bummed about the food at Parallax. The service was great but the food just was just okay. The bread seemed stale, and the fish was swimming in butter. We came for restaurant week which could have been part of it but we don’t plan on going back anytime soon.

My parents, wife and I had a wonderful experience at Parallax in Tremont. Our server was friendly, funny and had a great deal of patience to help guide us through all the great choices on the menu. Often times fusion restaurants are reaching in the combinations, but Parallax’s are sublime.
I had delicious udon noodles that had just the right amount of spice, and the pork belly in them was cooked perfectly. The best dish was the Tuna steak that my wife ordered. I swear that was the best ahi tuna we have ever tasted away from a tropical island. We also enjoyed the edamame, short-​rib pot-​stickers and a couple of their unique sushi rolls. All were excellent.
We will be returning to Parallax for special occasions in the future.

Went there last night w boyfriend for happy hour.
Service was first class, and the atmosphere was modern, simple, and classy. Definately someplace you wouldn’t look crazy for wearing a cocktail dress. Lots of business professionals coming in before dinner.
Sake on draft came in these lovely little bottles that seemed to be endless once poured in the heavy ceramic black bottle and served so politely in little black ceramic cups.
He was so happy with this place, from the décor to the food. I was happy, but if I go I’ll get something other than the burger. (I know. I got a burger. Its my own damn fault.) It was good, and the sauce was delicious, but I was totally jealous of my boyfriend’s pork belly and spicy salmon sushi (super filled with fish and tasty as f). Plus it came with frites, which I as assuming was a trendy way of saying fries and was expecting just that but it game with fries cut so thinly (think shoestring onions) that it was kinda weird to eat. Not very substantial, and definitely not a good first date food. I looked so goofy shoving them in my mouth. They were great for picking at once the sake kicked it, however! Complementary wasabi peas were a nice touch. Also ordered the oysters which were great, yet pricey.
Saw a girl who came in after us get sushi and potstickers. I’ll definitely do that next time, or we’ll just come on Monday for their half priced sushi because it’s bomb!

Yeah! Another place that I can add to my list when it comes to sushi! (Ginko is my other go to).
This was my first time here and I sampled 4 different sushi options. I started with a traditional favorite of mine which is spicy tuna roll. Parallax’s was good. I liked their chili paste that was drizzled along side the roll on the plate.
Definitely getting a bit more creative, and perhaps straying a bit from traditional sushi, I tried the Panko Breaded Spicy Scallop Roll and the Philly Steak Roll. The latter was amazing with rare steak, cheese, and sauteed peppers and onions. The speciality rolls all come with 4 pieces, though they are quite large and may actually be technically larger than one small traditional roll like the spicy tuna is.
Oysters come in serving sizes of 4, 8 and 12 for the prices listed on the menu. We asked for 8 in whatever variety the waitress chose out of the three options. When the waitress brought the oysters to us she informed us which she had given us and offered us various condiments. We accepted Tabasco sauce and horseradish. There was a special mignonette provided, but I didn’t try it as I love a classic oyster presentation and the Tabasco sauce and horseradish mimicked that well.
We sat at the bar and had no trouble getting a seat around 7p on a Monday night, though the place was steadily busy. Service from the bartender was on point. She was attentive, helpful and efficient.

I am blown away by this restaurant. From the décor to the service to the food, everything is awesome! I came for a Friday date night because we were having a sushi craving and supposedly this place has some awesome sushi. I’m down! And yes, it was awesome!
We ordered a bottle of wine, the beet salad from the specials menu, a roll from the specials menu (I think it was called the Rex Roll), the combination platter of sashimi of yellowtail, tuna, and white tuna, the Green Dragon Roll, and a chocolate mousse cake that wasn’t on the menu. Every single thing we ordered was great! The salad was crisp and refreshing, the sushi was fresh and flavorful, and the cake was basically a slice of crack that we devoured in seconds.
I loved the semi-​outdoor patio seating, it was beautiful and added a great touch to the overall experience. The prices were amazing for the quality too. A meal like this in my home city of New York would cost at least $ 75 more! Parallax, my entire evening with you was PERFECT. Next time a Cleveland sushi craving hits, I know where I’m going.

Great location in trendy Tremont. Lots of street parking and safe neighborhood. Greeted with a smile, provided with a choice of bar, dining room or outdoor dining. Water, bread and server arrived shortly after. Downside — not given a choice of bottled or tap water, hard plastic stackable chairs in the dining room.
Sushi appetizer arrived quickly, excellent quality and above average presentation. Gazpacho soup and green tossed salad were very good, excellent house balsamic dressing.
Blackened redfish — excellent taste and portion size, fair presentation. Green dragon roll — excellent taste, fair presentation. Solid 4 plus stars, just short of 5 star rating.

Cocktails were delish, I had the Pear 75. I don’t generally like cocktails as I find them too sweet but this had a perfect blend. Mussels as a starter were perfect, well cooked and soaking in a delicious broth.
I ordered off the specials menu for my entrée and had the grilled paiche– my first time having this fish. This is a little spicy (I love spicy food) and served with singapore noddles. Others in the dinner group enjoyed walleye and braised loup de mer. No one was disappointed with their meals.
We were all too full to try any dessert, but the waiter had mentioned the chocolate tar as being one of the more popular desserts.
The venue is nice and trendy. The service was impeccable.
I’ll definitely be back to try dessert again.

Set in the rustic Tremont neighborhood, this is yet another succesful culinary imagining of Cleveland’s own Zach Bruell. The flavor profile is Asian yet with a hint of French and New American.
I ordered grouper cheek off the specials menu because anything with the word «cheek» on it, should be ordered. AND whenever any Zach Bruell menu features any crispy form of pork, order that too!

This is happy hour review only… which was great. The prices weren’t an amazing deal but (most of) the food was definitely worth the price. The mussels were the only thing that weren’t good and that we didn’t finish (and we NEVER leave food behind).
Spicy tuna roll and tempura beams were delicious! Will definitely be back for a regular meal, especially the sushi!

Finally made it out here. I sat at the bar and was immediately greeted with a warm welcome and all the menus. Ordered hot sake since it was –140 548⁹ degrees and it hit the spot. I was really craving sushi. and ordered a spicy tuna roll and the pan fried dumplings.
My roll came out first and was presented very well. and was on par with any other sushi i have had might now have been the best but it was still very good i ate all of it. The Dumplings however were nothing less than exceptional. i nice crispy outside and a very flavorful inside. i recommend getting an order to share with whom ever you are with.
Mike the manager came over and introduced himself to me. I enjoyed a pleasant conversation with him while i waited for my food. after i ate he checked back up with me and see how everything was, I said i might get another roll as I was still a little hungry. I told me not to, order anything. He sent me out an order of the Udon noodles.
**(he doesn’t know about my obsession with Asian noodles). But let me tell you this was one of the best noodles i have had the please of tasting, no pun intended. the broth was to die for. I would come back just for this dish.
All in all, I had a great meal here. The service was exceptional. With that said, the price point was a little high for my taste. Was everything good? yes it was. but the price was little high for a sushi dinner. But this is my opinion. I will be back, but prob with a date. which make it tough because the food is damn good.

One of the best happy hours in town — and you can get it on Saturday! It may not be one of the cheapest happy hours in town (with things averaging around $ 8) but I do feel like it’s a bargain for the atmosphere and quality.
When it’s Saturday and one-​half of a couple wants sushi and the other half wants something that’s not sushi but just good food, where can you turn? Enter Parallax. The happy hour was a surprise bonus.
The what felt like 30 page clipboard menu was a bit overwhelming and honestly, I wanted to venture off the HH menu for a drink but it was too much and I didn’t know how to decide.
The short rib pot stickers were my favorite and I can’t wait to come back to have them again! The sushi rolls were very flavorful and tasty (and seemed fresh) and the tempura green beans were also a stand out!

We came here for happy hour and tried some of the discounted rolls, which were great! I think we had spicy tuna and pork belly. The pork belly was not as good as I thought it would be — it was a bit dry, but we still ate a good amount of it.
While I have been here several times for regular sushi /​regular menu, their happy hour menu is VERY extensive and a great bargain ! I didn’t try the chili hot dogs, but I wish I did. I don’t know if they will get into a fight with the sushi or who will win, but I am willing to take that risk :)