ML Tavern

As I sad in my last review — amazing patio terrace! They have the most comfortable seating for a restaurant. The terrace is shaded from direct sun, but is open air on the sides which is great. It is designed as an outdoor room and is really cozy.
For starters I ordered the Wagyu Beef Carpaccio. This was very good and some shaved cheese and a small salad with a horseradish dressing was served with it.
I also tried the Veal Sausage Stuffed Hot Peppers. These were a bit disappointing as the dish was not spicy at all. The dish was good, but did not have anywhere near the amount of spice I was expecting with hot being in the name of the dish. I really liked the tomato sauce however. It was sweeter, but a great addition to the dish.
For my main I got the Peacn-​Crusted Grouper which was highly recommended by both our waiters. I made a good choice! The dish was sweet, but not overpowering. The grouper was fully crusted on the top, but the pecans were still soft. The vanilla maple butter poured over everything was a delicious component of the dish. The side that came with it of sweet potato and bacon hash was really good as well. You can order this as a side with any meal as well.
My friend got the Chicken Parmesan. Do note that even though listed by two other pastas on the menu, this dish itself does NOT come with pasta. If you want pasta with this dish you would have to order a side of it. The waiter messed this one up I think by not upselling and asking if pasta was wanted with the dish or if the side of Orecchiette was wanted.
The portion on this entrée is crazy too. It comes with 4 massive chicken breasts. The plate was mounded as if there was pasta under the chicken, but there was not — the chicken was just that large. It would make more sense cost wise for the restaurant to give two pieces of chicken with pasta instead of four pieces of chicken — a bit unreasonable. It worked out though that I got to try and entire piece since my friend could only eat three. The chicken was good — thick pieces of white meat. Tender. Thin breading. And a good tomato sauce with a provolone and mozzarella cheese blend.
The dessert menu looked kind of boring to me, with only four options (chocolate moose, fudge sundae and something else) but I was blown away by the Butter Cake. It was warm — just baked with a slightly crunchy top — which was a nice surprise. The fruit and ice cream provided went perfectly together and the portion was pretty big and certainly large enough for 2 if not 3 people to share.
I tend to forget about this shopping center restaurant, but I will certainly have to stop back in again soon. I would order everything that I ate again next time. Because of the menu design, you can always find something to eat here. Even something healthy as many fish options are simply prepared.

My wife and I went there last evening to celebrate our 49^th anniversary! Everything was
G-​R-​E-​A-​T.
The service was tremendous as well as the food. We couldn’t finish the meal and wound up bring home a good half of it to savor over again! Our server was Linda.

Very good. I’ve been a fan of the Hyde Park bunch for a long time and they are staying true to form with M.L. Sat at the bar and had apps, carpaccio and an Ahi tower sort of thing, both were very good– the ahi could have been trimmed a little better as it had some chewy fatty parts left on but who really gives a shit, it was good. The beef carpaccio was great, from what I could tell it’s the same one they have on the Hyde Park menus but it’s good so why mess with it. Anyhow, you should definitely make a stop at M. L Tavern. It’s on point

My fiancé and I came here for a Valentine’s Day/​Anniversary dinner. All I can say is wow! We were greeted with a card wishing us a happy Anniversary– which was so nice. The food was incredible, and our waitress had an on-​point recommendation for a wine to perfectly compliment my meal. Then, as a gift for our anniversary, they brought out a complimentary slice of amareno cherry cheesecake that was simply to die for. This will definitely be our new spot! Fantastic!

We visited ML Tavern 11÷5÷15. The service and food were excellent. The scallops were sweet and tender. The filet was cooked to perfection. Everything was steaming hot and delicious. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Our server, Linda, was stellar. Definitely will return. Love the table by the fire.

My experience at ML was stellar. From the ambiance (we sat outside) to the food. Best lobster crab cake ever. Huge chunks of lobster and no fillers. Our server was warm and professional. My husband was gifted a piece of cheesecake for his birthday, it was made in house and delicious. Though it can be pricey depending on what you order and a special occasion type of place, we didn’t think our bill for four was bad at all. They have a casual burger type menu too. We’ll definitely be back!

Food is good, but not great. For the prices charged it should be great. Managers visited every other table to see how the meal was, however totally ignored us. That’s o.k., since we plan to ignore ML.

Fabulous Food! Great décor!!! Excellent service. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Stop! Wait a minute! This place is just amaaaaaazing!!!
Keith, the Manager is a pleasure at the door or table side. Bambi makes delightful drinks and… well…the food is just a dance on the palate. Whether, it’s the happy hour or the regular menu, all is a dazzle for the taste buds.
If weather permits, do sit on the enclosed patio where the side curtains are lifted and you can enjoy the outdoors while «indoors». I love everything about this place whether coming off the golf course in sports gear or dressed in my stilettos. Enjoy!

Not impressed by the food or the enclosed patio where they sit people under heat lamps during the winter. The valet parking situation is hilarious — this restaurant is surrounded by a parking lot… I suppose the 60+ crowd that frequents ML appreciates saving the wear and tear on their walkers. ML tavern: where the geriatrics of the east side go to see and be seen.

Meh… The food is ok. They tend to under season the food. Very good service though and the interior is nice.

This restaurant has an absolutely gorgeous interior, but that’s where the magic ends. The food is mediocre, the prices über-​expensive, and the service is flawed and inconsistent.
My husband, mother-​in-​law, and I dined here a couple of weeks ago on the later side of a moderately busy evening. Our server was cloyingly polite in a very fake way, and while that normally wouldn’t bother me if everything arrived at the table as we ordered it, sadly, that did not happen. He forget to include the olives on the martini we ordered and we had to ask repeatedly for items.
The bartender was also apparently having an off night, because my partner ordered a classic sidecar (cognac, triple sec, lemon juice), only to have it arrive having been made with lime juice. This is a rookie mistake, and when you’re paying that much for a drink, it should be made expertly.
We ordered the «ML Wedge» salad. It was slathered in gobs of sickeningly-​sweet french dressing. Sigh. I cursed myself for apparently not having read the menu closely enough, because to me, a wedge salad should have bleu cheese dressing, not french… and no salad should arrive that drowned in such an overly sweet dressing! It honestly felt like something I’d wind up with at an Applebee’s.
The steaks here arrive a la carte, which is ridiculous to me, considering how expensive they are: My ribeye was $ 45…just for the steak. Not even a tiny scoop of mashed potatoes, a stalk of broccoli, nothing. Worse, I ordered my steak on the blue side of rare, and instead it arrived past medium-​rare, closer to medium! Again, when you’re paying this much for your food, it should be made correctly the first time. That says to me that the chefs don’t pay attention to the food they’re making, and given that the entirety of my dish was one simple thing, a steak, nothing else, that’s a crying shame. I didn’t send it back because I didn’t want to wait another 20 – 30 minutes for my food while everyone else at my table ate… but honestly, it was a tremendous let-​down, and I felt angry about having to pay so much for something so unappealing.
The only part of the meal that didn’t dash my expectations was the side dishes, which are big enough to share. We ordered the gorgonzola mac’n’cheese, which was addictive, and the carmelized brussel sprouts, which were also tasty, if not terribly over-​priced.
The desserts here are gigantic (you essentially get your own 5−6″ pie) and can easily feed 3 – 5 people, depending on your appetite. Sadly, they are also somewhat bland.
Look, I’ve been to some rather swanky steak joints in my time, and ML Tavern simply isn’t one of the greats. The price tag might lead you to believe you’ll be getting the Real Deal, but despite the beautiful interior trappings, it’s a mirage: Once you unwrap the present, you’ll only find a cheap, plastic toy. In fact, in my opinion, the only way to properly enjoy this restaurant and feel like you’ve gotten your money’s worth is if it’s going on the expense account.
I would not go here again, nor would I recommend it. I’m sure there are far better steakhouses in the Cleveland suburbs, and I intend to find one!

This place is beautiful! Delicious food and excellent service! Loved Linda! She was so sweet and very professional. We will be back for sure. I had a filet with horseradish sauce, it was amazing. Great wine too.

All I can say is… get the corn, man! The side dish of corn alone is worth coming to ML for. The service is expectedly impeccable and the food is good to sublime.
Ambiance is kinda weird because a lot of the restaurant is in what used to be a patio and is now like fine dining in a circus tent, but I rather like it.
Not a cheap meal, but consistently well done every time I go there.

No words can describe the level of taste and service here. I’m without words. 5 star across the board

Heard good things about ML, and we thought everything about it was the superb. Fish was our choice – sea bass, grouper, red snapper, Dover sole, scallops, and Ahi Tuna tartar with lobster mashed potatoes. All delicious. Our server was informative. The venue was upscale. Try ML for a special occasion or a dressy night out.

This was a very pleasant experience. The food was wonderful tasting. The staff was very accommodating. I had the bone in ribeye that was Perfect. My wife had the Lobster cake and it exceeded her expectations as well. Don, t miss those massive sized sides they also are great. Had the banana cream pie and it is your own pie so share all you hogs. :)
What a special night for my Wife and I Ty ML Tavern…

Not bad at all for a «suburban restaurant». Steak is the way to go, although they have a good amount of seafood and fish on their menu. My favorite dish hands down is the beef carpaccio appetizer.
ML Tavern is affiliated with Hyde Park. I initially had worries about the steak as Hyde Park in Beachwood had been off with getting the temp right on their steaks recently. The steak here however, did not disappoint and had everything one could want in a steak — a well charred, caramelized outer shell and a juicy, tasty, marbly interior. They had served it hot with the «doneness» right on the money that night. There are different sauces to choose from, and this one was served oscar style, topped with bernaise, asparagus and crab meat. Trout Almondine was well-​executed with the skin very crispy on the outside, yet retaining the sweet, flaky texture of the fish.
The place was well appointed and made to look like an English Pub with the wood paneling and all. There is outdoor seating, and free valet service which I felt was pointless other than maybe to give it a high-​end feel. Our server was attentive and friendly.
Overall, I’m a fan and will come back.

My wife and I ventured out through a terrible snow storm to fulfill date night and we were amazed at how good everything at ML Tavern was. We cannot wait to go back to continue to explore the menu.
The service was impeccable. Among the best.

We came here for a family dinner recently, and we were seated on the patio that was insulated for the winter time. Since it was a cold, blustery winter night, the area where we were sitting was heated, and it was heavenly! We had our own little corner that was toasty warm and wonderful. Kind of made you sleepy!
We had a few cocktails to start, and they were some of the best. I believe we had a Jack/​Coke first which was a generous serving of whiskey (not complaining). Later, we had a Long Island and that was also very smooth and delicious. Whoever was behind the bar that night: thank you. I love you.
THE FOOD. I don’t even know where to begin. I know I was starving and everything, but I really want to say it was the best meal I’ve had in a long while. From the appetizers, to our entrees, to dessert– five stars. The food presentations were beautiful. The plating was really done so well, and to top it off everything was so delicious. I truly wish ML Tavern was available on the West Coast… I would visit all the time.