The Office Bistro Bar

Great atmosphere, lame service.
The vibe of the place itself is cool, especially on winter nights with the fireplace lit. The bar area is nice, and a cool place to hang out even if you don’t end up getting a table-​which is a process in itself.
We had reservations for 7:00, walked in to a rather large party waiting before us, but that was it, 1 party. Then a couple tailed in behind us, and another, and another, 2 of which didn’t even have reservations. Now the only reason we made reservations to begin with is because of what I’ve heard around town, they were definitely recommended by everyone I talked to, so I did. If I knew it wouldn’t have helped, I wouldn’t have made them.
We waited probably 30 minutes, the whole lot of us in the lobby, and eventually the big party got their table and cleared out the waiting area to us and the three other couples. Now, like I said, we were definitely there first, but apparently no hostess cared. Not to mention when a hostess calls your name, she will literally just quietly sound your name. The only way I knew someone else was being called for their table was because one woman was standing pretty close to the desk and she was the only one that could accurately hear her. I was pretty certain she called our table, (since no one else got up either) and by the time we got to the desk, another woman and her husband took our reservation! So we waited some more… and then the next couple (without reservations) went on. Then finally the last couple went on, and we were there, alone in the lobby, the only ones with actual reservations, and we were the last to be seated (45 minutes after arriving mind you).
The food itself was fine, the ahi tuna for our appetizer was good, my lobster mac and cheese was actually quite appetizing, but my boyfriends meal-​mediocre. He ordered the some chicken pasta dish-​with no seasoning, no taste. Oh well, we live and we learn.
We compared this restaurant to Crave in downtown Akron, very similar styles. The Office had a significantly smaller selection though, Crave has much more to consider, and better service and food as well!
Bottom line is, there are better options than this place. Looks inviting, but the service and food is mediocre. You can get better in the area.

To write an accurate review, I would be required to dine and enjoy the food. This didn’t occur.
After waiting 45 minutes for a table to become available, (our party of 6 was the only group waiting) we had to ask the hostess if we were going to be seated at the recently available table. To our surprise, she informed us that we wouldn’t be seated any time soon as the kitchen was backed up. I can actually understand this situation. What I can’t understand is why we were not told this earlier in our wait. I am still baffled at the circumstances and completely dissapointed. What was supposed to be a fun night out with friends turned into a terrible situation… At least we had something to talk about.

The Bartenders were entertaining, lively and refilled drinks quickly. They were great as a team during a very busy night.

Horrible service being told by a rude bartender that they weren’t sure if we should even order food due to poor new management!

First time here and definitely not the last. The parking is a little sparse there, but not too bad. I got a martini, which I didn’t even know was actually a martini until I ordered it. It was called «the write up» and it was good. I’d love to try more of their drinks. There was a huge party there while we were there, so our waitress was very nice and advised us that we would want to make our selection fast so she could get the food in before them. It still ended up taking a while but we didn’t mind too much. They give bread and I got a side salad with white French (not as good as other white French dressings I have had, but not bad) and I had the apple bacon burger while my boyfriend had the Ohio dip. He food was delicious, and if you go online before you visit, you can get a coupon sent to your phone for 10% off.

The food was good. We had the lobster mac and cheese and the ahi tuna. Atmosphere was nice, although the fake fire playing on the TV was odd. The only issue I had with the night was the cost of the draft beer. $ 7.50 for a 4.5 ABV Jackie O’s Firefly. That’s nuts. It’s only 3 bucks at Jackie O’s tap room. If they want to gouge people on beer prices, they need to include the prices on the beer list. That was sneaky.

We go from time to time and sit at the bar. Food has been consistently good. Never had it be slow or bad like other reviews say. Bartenders are always friendly and attentive. Gets busy. Better than other restaurants around. We like burntwood tavern too which is close by.

Sad and disappointing! Entered the establishment at 12pm. Hostess started to seat me but took a call. I seated myself in the bar, at the bar. Good bartender. Served me a reliable iced tea right awsy. The salmon burger i ordered arrived 26 minutes later. Not the best. How can something be burnef and undercooked?

Tries too hard to sell sub-​par food.

The Office is a bit nicer and upscale place (a step up from casual dining, but no tie required). They had some pretty good cocktails including the Paid Vacation. I got the house salad and buffalo chicken flat bread, but I enjoyed and would recommend. Nothing made me immediately start to plan my next trip, but that’s okay I’d still go back in the future.

Made the mistake of coming back because some friends wanted to meet. We had reservations for a party of 12. Waiter told us that we couldn’t have the 4 most popular menu items because they were reserved for some private parties. When taking drink orders, one of our group was in the bathroom. His wife ordered him a drink and we were told that wasn’t allowed. Keep in mind we are all in our late 30s. Fuck this place

First time at The Office for dinner and unfortunately probably the last. We ordered the walleye, pork chop, and skirt steak. Walleye was cooked perfectly, fennel sauce tasty, veggies and potatoes we’re okay. Pork chop presentation was beautiful, but that was the only thing that was good. Chop was so tough, almost inedible. The skirt steak could have been good only if the kitchen knew the correct way to cut the steak. Beans and rice were tasteless The restaurant had only 2 other occupied tables so there was no good reason for the poor execution, great presentation though. Service was just okay.

We went to the office this weekend and had a horrible experience. Our waiter Jason was very slow and had to apologize twice for «disappearing» on us. He was clumsy and forgetful. He had to come back to our table numerous occasions to clarify what we had ordered. Not sure why he didn’t just write it down!!! I ordered the strip steak and it was tasty but my mashed potatoes were cold and tasted like instant mashed potatoes. For the price, I would have expected better quality. Someone else had to prepare our bill for us since jason had «disappeared» again. We were dining rather late and the place wasn’t very busy and much of the wait staff was gathered around the bar. We received a short apology but no compensation for the awful service. I will not be returning to the office.

The atmosphere of this place is classy and elegant, and the prices are not astronomical, but the food — a kind of clever spin on classic dishes — can be a tad hit-​and-​miss, and the staff is equally hit-​and-​miss. Still, if you’re looking for a romantic little nook along the river, you can’t go wrong.

I have tried this place a few different times and am disappointed every single visit. I wouldn’t waste your time… Sorry.

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!! So classy and a great atmosphere! The eclectic and rustic vibe is romantic and calming. The general manager Rick and bartender Dario were so nice to us! Please eat or get a drink here, it’s a must see :) have fun and enjoy, thanks again!!!

Glad to see a new Office in Cuyahoga Falls! This one has a ton of space, which makes it a nice dining option — though they fill up quickly, so be sure to book a res. I appreciate that they use OpenTable for reservation-​making, which is rare in this area.
The Office’s menu is large & varied, with something for everyone, & their staff seems very willing to make changes, substitutions, etc. to accommodate dietary needs (I;m allergic to mushrooms, my friend is on a weird diet, stuff like that). The food isn’t necessarily anything to write home about, but it’s very good — classic, reliable, tasty, comes out quickly.
They also have a great drink list, more interesting than most bars in the area (especially Falls bars!) I find the prices manageable & the drinks usually delicious, though the bartenders aren’t necessarily known for being friendly or attentive. My major complaint is that The Office closes at midnight, which means last call comes around 11:50. I was hoping for a better bar scene in CF when The Office & Craft opened, & while they’ve certainly elevated the options, most weekend nights still end in a local dive bar for me (love you, River City) because I’m still not old enough to retire before midnight.

Two and a half stars. Been here a couple times. Perfectly adequate. Nothing particularly standout or noteworthy, they serve up decent food at decent prices. Avoid the wine by the glass if you can. Their bottles are relatively cheap for what you get (’08 Silver Oak Alexander Valley for $ 68? Do they know what a bargain that is?).
Their cocktail menu leaves a lot to be desired. Every manner of vodka mix imaginable, but no (or very few) whiskey cocktails. Guys, get with the times.
They have a huge screen with a grainy CCTV view of the falls. Not really sure what the point is, but it’s huge, garish, distracting and out of place. If you don’t have a river view, don’t try to fake it.

Ok… what?! I am really confused by the reviews here. I am going to outline this so it’s easy to understand.
Décor/​ambiance — 3.5 stars. Looks a bit trendy, but nice, clean and warm feeling.
Beer — 3.5 stars. They have a nice craft draught list and bottle selection. But the first two beers I ordered they didn’t have. Doesn’t matter how good the list is if you don’t have it.
Food — 1.5 stars. Nearly inedible. I ordered the steakhouse burger medium. Was waaaay past well done. It tastes like burnt beef with A1 sauce. That was all. The cole slaw was pure mayo. I tried the lobster Mac and cheese and I got 2 pieces of shell in my mouth. The lobster was brutally overcooked as well. The calamari was the only edible item I tried. It was at least cooked decent and seasoned. I tried the chicken sandwich too — same deal, overcooked and flavorless.
Service — 2 stars. They never told us the specials. I had to ask. No idea of the menu or items on it.
I will not be back here. I feel dirty by giving it two stars and not one. If you are required to go against your will, sit at the bar, get a beer (if they have it) and have an app. But please eat your dinner somewhere else.

Great interiors package! I love the variety of lighting, the fixtures, the finish materials & the layout– all very important to me. They all blend to creative a lovely ambience.
The service was exceptional! Took my daughter here after her middle school band concert. We ordered the stuffed peppers appetizer & split a reuben. We were very happy with the presention and taste of the food.
I have been to the orginal location several times. I live smack down in the middle of both & would like to give more business to the new location. I even contacted them about a private dinner party for my upcoming wedding.
Great for groups. The bar seems lively. Make a reservation if you don’t want to wait!
Valet & street parking!