Corkscrew Saloon

This is my first time for dinner. Previously I was here for appetizers only, and they were so good that I came back for more.
The Margarita flatbed appetizer was wonderful and the baked potato soup was as good as I have ever had.
I had the grouper. Mary had the pasta Newburg, and both were excellent. We will be back.

It’s an okay restaurant. The food was good, but not excellent. I love the building and the look aesthetically but the rooms do not work for a restaurant. I was on a date and we were seated in a smaller room with a large party that was quite noisy — not their fault, but I might as well have been sitting in a bar with live music — my date and I couldn’t hear each other talk.

Started with calamari with the plum sauce for an appetizer. Special
filet mignon was excellent. Great atmosphere.

I do not know how I have lived in this area for the better part of a decade and I’ve never, ever seen this place. It’s huge! It’s an old Victorian mansion, complete with fireplaces. Super cool atmosphere, reminded me of a spot in Little Italy.
We went there on a whim, I hadn’t looked at the menu in months, and we had our daughter with us. I was NOT expecting the prices to be as high as they were, especially since it’s high for the area, but hey, I won’t let that deter me. They weren’t crazy, insane prices, just not what I expect for a mid-​week, non-​date-​night dinner. Soooo not the restaurant’s fault, totally mine, but I think it should have more than 2 dollar signs!
I ordered a Greek Salad with chicken, my daughter got the pierogy app, and my husband ordered Chicken Parm. We had no alcohol or dessert. We did order French Onion soup x2. Our bill was $ 60 (before tip).
The food itself was enjoyable. Not the best I’ve ever had, but good. THe soup was a bit salty and tasted like maybe it had too much worchestershire OR may have been made with anchovy? Pierogies were from Ohio City Pasta, and I’m normally a huge fan, but these had a VERY odd taste. THey were just red potato and cheddar… I thought my daughter was just being picky, but I did not like them either.
Our server was very nice, I could overhear her playing consultant to the other tables in our little nook — she was very knowledgeable on the food and the drink menu.
Here is where I start to get nitpicky. My husband and I both worked as servers over the years, and maybe we spot things more than most, so take it with a grain of salt. :)
1. When we were seated, in a super cute little front room, the hostess did not ask if we’d like a kid’s menu. Neither did the server. I was going to ask, but my daughter already saw pierogies on the app menu. But, I mean, my kid is 10. Yes, I could’ve asked, but frankly I shouldn’t have to. That bugged me.
2. If I am paying nearly $ 75 for dinner, including tip — basically for 2 adults — I don’t think I should have empty plates left on my table or glasses of water that need to be filled.
3. I noticed awards for ‘fine dining’, and the prices were kind of high for Medina… but the staff were wearing polo shirts. That confused me a bit.
Overall, it was a good twist to visit this spot. I do want to try again, but we’ll go back on a date night when we are, you know… more prepared to shell out over $ 100 for dinner and drinks.

We had a party of 5. I had the Asian Chicken which was delicious. Hubby had the Short Ribs, which he enjoyed. Service was friendly, but very slow. I was here for lunch yesterday and service was extremely slow then as well. Good food, just need to hire more help I guess

Great food and awesome setting. The Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms have been our go to app. We would love to hit the patio some summer evening without the kids.

While the patio is lovely i was less than impressed with the wait staff. We were greeted with a very unfriendly waitress (black hair/​high pony) who seemed annoyed that we were visiting on a very slow sunday afternoon. She then rushed us to decide if we wanted to sit inside or out, and made rude comments as she showed us to our table. We should have left then. Our food was average and our waitress was thankfully more friendly.

I would definitely give The Corkscrew Saloon a solid 4 stars if it weren’t for the prices.
As a vegan, I greatly appreciated that the creation of this menu was really well thought out to serve many types of dietary needs and palates. There is a lot of heavy meat dishes (mussels, duck, liver… good lord). But hey, there are some tasty options for us veggie folks too, Yay!
I ordered the Mushroom Ravioli, which is sauteed with tomatoes, peppers, spinach, vegan soy chicken, and a balsamic sauce. It was a heavier dish than I was really in the mood for, but I wanted to give it a try. I thought this was really delicious, and had lots of flavors complimenting one another. My issue was that I feel this is about a $ 14 entrée, not a $ 22 entrée. That’s a bit much.
My husband ordered the Potato Gnocchi with vegan sausage. He described the dish as «okay», but I’ll tell you it looked pretty good. I was busy with my own so I didn’t give it a taste. Again, the issue here would be cost. The entrée is listed as $ 18, and with the vegan sausage, comes to a whopping $ 24. Ouch!
We are not opposed to paying more for some good vegan options, and again, I appreciate the effort of these offerings. I’m just not sure that we will return.

Saloon isn’t quite the right word or description for this place. Great atmosphere in the old civil war brick building. Good service. And the Bison burger was delicious.

Besides the unique location-​a historic mansion-​this was the best meal I’ve had in a long time. Service was great, drinks from the bar were $ 6, and perfectly mixed. My sons had ‘kids meals’ which were gigantic adult portions — they could have shared one! The burger was fresh and the fries, perfectly crisp. The pasta and meatballs were delicious — sauce was fresh with real tomatoes and the meatballs were better than mine and I’m an Italian from Jersey who KNOWS how to make a meatball!
We shared the meat and cheese platter — the hubby was happy, unique meats and different cheeses — the fresh herb crusted was our favorite. MIL had halibut special with risotto– cooked to perfection. I had the seafood trio over risotto — scallops and risotto literally melted in my mouth. My husband had chicken with applewood bacon & scalloped potatoes — portions were huge, he ate only ½ & happily took the left overs home to make slammin chicken slider sandwiches. Of all the restaurants in Medina — this is my new must go to when we visit family!!!

I pride myself in having a well rounded appreciation for great food. Fifteen years of frequenting the finest «Chicagoland» restaurants has given my Bride and I some wonderful memories. «Bob Chins» and «The Signature Room» top the list, so the choice to move closer to family here in Ohio meant the end of great food, so we thought.
Having recently been to France for commemorative D-​Day observances also gave us some experience with great sauces and architecture. Corkscrew had a lot to live up to when we walked in last Sunday with some good friends. We all expressed our approval of the old house conversion. The woodwork was impressive.
We all had the filet and it was world class, but the rest of the meal did not make an impression good or bad.

Stumbled upon this place due to a detour and what a welcome surprise from the strip mall wasteland that I otherwise associate Medina with. I shop here on occasion (at the strip malls!) but needed to have lunch today and was glad to find this place. Nice atmosphere in an old Victorian building (train station?). I had a Greek salad which was pretty good. Very vegetarian friendly. They have some meat substitutes which isn’t something I’m usually too interested in, but at least they have put some thought into it.

Nice people here. This looks like a converted Victorian house made into a restaurant. There are a few rooms to sit in. Well decorated. Food is good. However, the $$ is wrong. This is more like a $$$ to $$$$.

Patio is awesome… Great atmosphere. Nice lake with a white duck! Just had app n drinks… Fun! Nice waiter, tom. Recommend the spring rolls… They were the best I ever had… Need to go back just for them!

I don’t know what everyone is talking about. I mean, this place isn’t my absolute favorite, but it certainly isn’t terrible.
My family and I came here the other day for my birthday dinner and let me tell you, the house is beautiful. I love old houses turned into restaurants.
Our server was friendly, yet seemed a little nervous like it may have been her first week. I started with a sangria and man was it good! Exactly how sangria should taste. For my entrée, I ordered the lobster dominica. Which is lobster ravioli with shrimp scampi in a creamy sauce. I hate to break it to all the 1 – 3 star reviewers out there, but it was awesome! That awesome is to be said in a drawn out, high pitched tone… in case anyone was wondering. Everyone at the table ordered something different but the response was all the same. Great food!
Since it was my birthday, I got to choose a dessert off of the fancy table to enjoy after my dinner. Here’s where it gets tricky… the chocolate cake was in fact good, however, a little on the dry side if you ask me. My parents ordered a coconut cake and fought over every bite. So take that for what it’s worth!

I had been in this place before but it’s been a couple yrs.
Stopped in on a Friday in the prime of dinner rush. We did not have to wait for a table. We opted to sit indoors as opposed to their patio. Hostess sat us in a quaint dining room. The server was a true professional! He was so very polite and most importantly «spot on» with every aspect of the night. I watched serve all the other tables in his section and he did not miss a beat and every customer seemed as pleased as we were. Drinks from the bar were very good. The have a full bar as well as tons of wine and martinis. I order the tuna and it was sooo good. Very generous portions! It’s sushi grade tuna, so it’s top notch! Every other aspect of dining exp was great and we will go back again.
So I highly recommend the corkscrew saloon in medina. Cheers!

I’ve been to the Corkscrew Saloon many times and never have I had anything but a wonderful experience. The outdoor patio is beautiful in nice weather and the indoor seating is a treat inside an old century home. I’ve had both steak and sea food from Corkscrew and each time it was been thoughtfully prepared. I personally enjoy their salmon. Their stuffed peppers are my favorite for appetizers. They can get busy, especial around holidays or special occasions so it’s always best to make reservations. Watch for St. Patty, Valentine, ect day specials as well.

Had a nice quiet lunch here today. I was the only patron in the bar. I tried a glass of the Ohio Brewing Scotch Ale. It was a little rich at first, with strong notes of caramel, but it grew on me as the glass slowly disappeared. The bartender was very friendly, and she let me sample a batch of her homemade sangria which was quite smooth. For my lunch I went with the BLT flatbread. It was very tasty with plenty of bacon chunks; however, my only complaint was that it was a bit chewy. There was only one small TV in the bar, and nothing was on worth watching. There was no music either, so the ambiance was a bit quiet for my taste. That said, it seemed like a nice place with good food, so I’d like to go back again and try something else.

I have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed in the Screw! I had the chance to meet the owner as I am doing my rehearsal dinner here. It was so easy to plan and they were very friendly. While we planned everything we sat outside and enjoyed the super nice patio. Best in medina for sure. I had the lunch menu’s salmon burger and was very impressed. The rueban was great too. I love the German chocolate cake too. It is a must try. Give the screw a try if you are a Medinian!

The Corkscrew Saloon is an experiment in duplicity. On the one hand, it is situated in a beautiful Victorian setting with quaint rooms leading to an intimate dining experience. On the other hand, it also has the look of a creepy haunted house with a little bit of dive bar grunge. Confused? Intrigued? I wasn’t sure either.
The menu was concise with some daily specials and about 10 to 15 main dishes to choose from. I ordered the rack of lamb with couscous off the regular menu and my date ordered the prime rib with mashers from the specials.
Started with a glass of pinot noir from the wine menu. Got the house, which was just OK and not worth 6 bucks a glass. The bread came out next. Warmed straight out of the nearest giant eagle freezer bag. And the butter came in those individual packets. Does this annoy anyone else when you are presented butter in this fashion at a white tablecloth restaurant. With these markups, can’t you pay some high school kid to scrape it into a serving dish. But I digress.
We ordered the Boursin stuffed mushrooms for the app with a side of horseradish sauce. How do you deep fry mushrooms and manage to keep them cold and wet inside the boring and unseasoned breading?
The main course arrived and my date’s prime rib was just OK. Not served with au jus or horseradish. Just adequately cooked meat with uninspired mashers. My rack of lamb arrived with about six bones. Though I ordered medium rare, each bone was cooked to it’s own level of doneness ranging from raw to medium well. No excuse for this lack of quality. The couscous tasted pretty good but was a bit stiff. Still, it was the best thing on the plate.
I will continue to be single as long as I continue taking my date to places like this.