Great Scott Tavern

There aren’t a lot of food options when you’re living in Collinwood, so we decided to give this place in Euclid a shot. The décor is odd, almost like a diner, the food was mediocre, and the draft list was small. That being said, I’d give this place another try and order something different. The duck fat frites were good.

I was very excited to try Great Scott Tavern and left extremely disappointed. We went there tonight to celebrate my birthday. The service was subpar even though there was no crowd. The guests at the next booth arrived after we did and were served bread. We had to ask for bread after noticing the other booth receiving their bread. I asked my server for a refill on my beverage and waited for a long time until I ended up asking another server for a refill.
My husband told them it was my birthday when he made the reservation and reminded the hostess when we arrived. We never got the dessert with a candle he was told we would get. After waiting for what seemed like an exceptionally long time following the plates being cleared we eventually just asked for the check and waited a long time for that. I guess we could have asked for the dessert with the candle after that but I just wanted to leave at that point.
The beef stroganoff was not flavorful. I had to ask for salt and pepper. The mussels did not have much flavor either although the fries were very good.
I do not recommend Great Scott for a special occasion!

I would prefer my grade school cafeteria staff instead of the goof troop crew they have on payroll. Good entrees and good drinks though. Desserts need some work.

Great food and service!
First of all, the food was all amazing! We got the mussels, meatloaf, salmon, chicken, and chicken confit. All amazing! The mussels were tender and in an excellent broth with fries on top. The meatloaf was tender and had great flavor with some perfectly cooked green beans and mashed potatoes. The stroganoff was very tender and had a creamy sauce. The chicken was crispy, and the salmon dish was a wonderful combination of flavors.
Our server, Loretta, was also very friendly. We don’t get to come back to Ohio often, but this place will now be on our must go to list for when we do!

I went there having previewed the menu online. I knew I had to try the Beef Stroganoff. It was very good. My coffee tasted like it had been made from espresso. Deep, dark and delicious! My husband joined me from work when I texted him that they had coffee milk stout on draft. He got a tall one and allowed me a few sips. Like dessert in a glass! He had the daily special which was fried catfish with fries and house made slaw. He said the fish and fries were excellent. We shared a piece of butter pecan cheesecake. Frozen, just how I like it. Eat it slow and put your fork down between bites! Linger over it and great conversation. Our server was attentive and kind. The surroundings comfortable and clean. 2 Christmas Trees and a beautiful nativity scene welcomed us. We’ll be back. From other reviews here, I guess I need to try the meatloaf!

HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! I joined friends at the bar for Happy Hour one week ago. The bartender mistakenly ran someone else’s tab on my credit card. This SHOULD be an easy fix, just void the mistaken charge, right? Well that would make too much sense. The bartender explained the problem and that they will work on processing the credit. Huh? I paid my correct tab and left. Three, four, seven days go by and still no credit. Why is this so difficult? I made several phone calls and TRIED to talk the manager and I was told the manager was out, or to call back at another time but still no resolution.
The food was ok but the lack of service was horrible! There are several much better options in the neighborhood which have good food and much better service. Next time I’ll go to Beach Club Pizza Bistro, The Standard or Paragon and just drive past NOT Great Scott Tavern.

Loved it both times we went. We had amazing food and great atmosphere. I can not wait to go again. No problem parking and food is reasonably priced. It is almost a steal for the quality of good food. Really great service! The mussels appetizers is more than worth the money. Don’t skip the frites!

This is a good solid restaurant that most clearly defined by their building. This was a former US Post Office. The room is a no-​nonsense rectangle. The bar is off to the side. All of that could lead one to believe that the food is likewise plain.
The difference in the building is the subtle Art Deco style. The difference in the food is the creative approach and the skilled preparation. Like the building, the core is simple. Steaks, Chicken, Meatloaf, Salmon. By themselves these could be boring, but not in the hands of the talented staff. The Chicken Confit was a neat version of the popular Duck dish. The Meatloaf is set on a creamy bed of mashed potato and topped with tomato and cheese. Who puts fries in a bowl of mussels? Great Scott does!
This is a wonderful addition to the Euclid dining scene. Go there to see a very nice historic rehab and taste some excellent versions of kitchen staples.

I use to delivery news papers to this location when it was Century 21 Real estate, and was excited to see it turned into a large restaurant. I visited it on one of my trips back to Cleveland (i live by NYC now), and was impressed with what they did with the place. There’s a lot of promise here, and I can’t wait to come back again with the hope of them continuing to adapt the menu and service.
My visit here was very down and up. I sat at the bar on a weeknight, and the service very slow at first. It took about ten minutes for the bartender to recognize me as a customer, to which he asked «what can I get you?» I asked for his name, and he responded with Greg. He shook my hand and I then asked for a menu.
Greg seemed to lack a little confidence, and it was apparent that he was not very experienced behind the bar and that he was over tasked. When I asked him about the great selection of beers, he had very little knowledge about them. I was a little surprised that he was not trained on them, and would recommend the management bring in a beer Cicerone to help teach the servers and bartenders about their great selection and how to pair them with meals.
Greg was also running between the bar and the tables outside, which added to my frustration and timing to being noticed when I first sat down. He also had to wash all of the glasses from the packed bar when there was a group of dishwashers visible in the back standing idle. I asked him about the washing of the dishes by hand, and he explained that the bar dishwasher wasn’t working properly. The management should have recognized this and lightened his work load.
The menu is very small for such a large place, but Greg explained that they are looking to expand it as they continue working out the kinks. I really hope that this happens, and will look forward to seeing a revised menu when i come back. I ordered some Honey Ghost Wings and enjoyed a few beers while I watched the tribe play. The wings were excellent, and I would highly recommend them.
I had good conversation with Greg as I enjoyed my food and drink, and he seems like a good kid, As the night progressed and settled down, he made me feel welcomed. He just needs a little help with some training and experience to build his confidence. I didn’t meet any of the other staff, but being a newer place, I assume that there are similar challenges with the staff that the management should help them with.
I can’t wait to come back in December to see what’s changed!

Awesome place… food was great. the deserts were great. must stop.
Chef Mike is great addition.

So happy this place opened in Euclid! Where do I begin… went there during Browns game and sat at the bar, nice bar area, the batender was very friendly. They have an open kitchen, so while sitting at the bar you can watch the chefs at work. That day they had $ 3 tall Blue Moon during Browns game. We ordered mussels & frites and crab cakes. Both were delicious. Tasted extremely fresh. It was a huge portion of mussels, fries and bread for dipping into the butter wine sauce. As far as what can be improved, they advertised Browns game specials on FB but when we got there the game wasnt on. Once they put the game on you could barely hear it. And they are not open for lunch. They dont open til 4. Other than that I will definitely be back! Look forward to sitting in dining room or on outdoor patio.

I met some friends there last night. They were there before me, in that time they had ordered food and drinks. When I arrived, it took 10 minutes before the server came and checked on me, when I did order a beer, it took 10 more minutes before I received the drink (there was maybe 10 tables with people in the establishment) Shortly there after, a friend ordered a drink, which they were now out of, and was then told the beer she ordered could only be served tall, not short. A draft beer. One size only!!!
My friends were somewhat pleased with there entrees. They said the food was «okay»
To sum up my description of the evening, it was like being in «The Twilight Zone». The employees all seem confused, dazed, and shouldn’t be working in customer service. So strange, I do not plan on returning.

I had an amazing dinner and drinks last night at Great Scott Tavern. Here are a few things to note:
1) it’s brand new and with the unexpected closing of one of my fave places in that area (Grovewood Tavern) this helps fill the void for good affordable food
2) that said, we went for happy hour but there was no real gem there on discounted drinks or apps (there were a few beer specials but I’m not much of a beer drinker)
3) you must try the peach sangria. It’s light and a little potent. Perfect for the summer.
4) the bread basket comes with a green chili and olive oil dip. Delicious.
5) my entrée was the meatloaf topped with green beans and a think chopped tomato sauce. So so good. I ate every last bite!

Started at the bar and had the choice from a rather large beer selection for the area. Had a happy hour special with $ 1 of drafts and on a Monday, $ 3 craft bottles. Really happy with the selection of beer and the bar was beautiful with a window into the kitchen.
Later sat in the dining room– the décor was really rustic and chic at the same time with cool light fixtures and comfortable booths along the wall.
Started with the peach sangria, which was really refreshing, and the mussels and frites, which was really well sized and– with the aioli — so good.
Have to mention the complimentary bread and basil with olive oil dipping plate it comes with because it was different in really good way– a super good alternative to butter especially in the summer.
I had the Mac and cheese with a crab cake and the crab cake was deliciously crunchy and creamy with the Mac and cheese– almost wished I had the crab cakes alone because it was so good.
The rest of my party was very satisfied with their entrees especially the meatloaf and the Scott Burger which offered a classic burger with a bacon-​y flavor, but better.
We couldn’t decide if the French fries were so good because of the duck fat or if they were just really good fries and once again– the aioli was a party favorite.
Finished our meals off with the butter pecan cheesecake which was gone before we knew it.
Overall, I thought the food and service was excellent and will definitely be returning to this new Euclid gem!

Everything about Great Scott was above and beyond my expectations. I pulled into the parking lot and was surprised to see free valet parking. The area is pretty condensed anyway, but it was a very nice touch. Walking in, I was greeted immediately by a friendly hostess and was promptly seating. Inside, this place is huge; the bar to the right, a large lounge area in the middle, and ample dinner room seating to the left. After being seated, it wasn’t 2 minutes before me and my party were attended to and ordering drinks. The beer selection was average, with a few specialty beers mixed in. Our waiter, Sean, was very friendly and knowledgable about the menu, which was impressive to me since they just opened. The menu was relatively small, but there was something for everyone. I ordered the signature burger and my party ordered the steak, the stroganoff, and the mac and cheese (note: this is NOT a side dish, the bowl is huge!). The burger came with a side of duck fat fries, which caused me to question why I had settled for regular fries all these years. After sampling a bit of everything my party had ordered, I have to say the food was superb. Everything was well seasoned, cooked to perfection, and extremely flavorful. I initially thought the prices were a little high, but it was justified as soon as the food was tasted. My party and I left satisfied and with leftovers for lunch the next day. This is a great upper class restaurant without being too pretentious. The perfect place for a date or just hanging out with friends after catching a movie at the Lakeshore 7. A place where you feel as comfortable wearing a polo as you would a suit and tie. I can’t wait to come back and experience more of the menu! Keep up the good work!

Very awesome place! At first I had my doubts and thought I wouldn’t like anything here… boy was I wrong! Nice atmosphere… as soon as I went to the bar area, I was greeted by my server/​bartender Stephanie (who is super cool by the way). She was friendly, engaging and attentive in a non annoying way. Specials of the day aren’t posted anywhere, it is verbally told to you. Decided to try one of the specials, Beef Brisket Potato Skins (not on the menu). Very tender and good, hope it goes on the menu. Also decided to try the wings, Stephanie warned me about the Honey Ghost flavor (very very hot) but when I tried it… in my opinion, not that hot at all. Everyone was super friendly… on my way out, I ran into the manager and he introduced himself. Very nice and approachable guy, I think he said his name was Joe (don’t be mad, I am bad with names). Would definitely come back… really want to try the mussels and frites. The only small little gripe is that I hope they expand the menu… have more choices but other than that… very relaxing and nice place to grab a bite.

Our family decided to try Great Scott Tavern after hearing so much buzz about its opening. We tried four different meals– the vegetable cassoulet, the beef stroganoff, the meatloaf and the pork chop. We all sampled the different dishes and they were all delicious and the servings were generous. If you add in the ambiance and attentive and friendly staff, it is a venue we will definitely revisit.

My husband and myself went to dinner here last week and this was our experience: Plenty of open seating but the hostess sat us next to an open closet area where they bussed the dishes and the trash was there. It needed a drape across so people didnt see or hear as easily what was happening back there, very annoying and gross.
Bulbs in the large dining area were too bright and too plentiful.
Décor was bland, no pictures or decorative items whatsoever.
We went to the bar after dining and I observed one mgr. with a beard eating french fries off customer’s plates and then licking his fingers and then plating meals afterwards without washing his hands. Don’t eat on the job! Don’t eat in front of customers! Eat on your break.
No high-​top tables in the bar.
The patio was not outfitted yet with tables or any décor.
Hooks were needed on the bar to hang your purse.
I had the Brandy Alexander but they did not sprinkle nutmeg on top (proper way to serve a brandy alexander).
Don’t open the restaurant if you are not ready to put your best foot forward! People will have a bad experience and not come back.

Great food and drink menus. Quick and friendly service. Comfortably renovated space. Everything a good neighborhood restaurant should be. Definitely looking forward to coming back and exploring what they have to offer.

I couldn’t wait to try the new Euclid restaurant, Great Scott Tavern, and I wasn’t disappointed! The food was sooooo good and the service was quick. I can’t wait to go back!