Trivs

Good menu!!! Great Food. Its a must try if your in the area. You will not be disappointed.

Utterly Shambolic!
Recently listed on a must try list for Strongsville, my family tried Trivs for the first time tonight. Service was slow, food was bad to just ok, bus boys were rushing us… it was awful! My shrimp were burnt on my first plate, but the pasta was pretty good. Sent my plate back because of the inedible shrimp. My second plate had over done shrimp, but edible however the sauce on the pasta was truly inedible. I wish I’d been able to keep my first plate! My husband was waiting for me to get my replacement plate of food when a bus boy came by and asked if he needed a box. Then when I pushed aside my inedible pasta and finished the last three bites of my husband’s food… I didn’t even have my fork pulled from my mouth before that same bus boy was trying to pull the plate out from under me. When I said please let me at least put my fork down he had the nerve to be offended I’d said no!
Finally, the place is frankly way too small for live music… it was too loud in there! My son’s steak was just ok. And for what would have been a $ 75+ meal for three people (no alcohol) but was $ 25 less because my twice received inedible meal was comp’d…id have expected a better meal, better service and not to have waited nearly an hour for burned shrimp.
Avoid this place… I don’t see why anyone would have recommended it. Strongsville has better food and service and certainly better value for your dinners out.

Our friends rave about this place so we met them on a recent Saturday evening for dinner and drinks.
We sat at a six-​person high top in the bar… the atmosphere is amazing! The bar area is dimly lit and slightly trendy. We didn’t check out the restaurant. We DID check out the clientele though… wow! Woman after woman after woman was barely dressed and left nothing to the imagination — including the hostess. Beautiful people add something exotic to an atmosphere and we enjoyed the floor show.
Our table shared several appetizers including Spicy Calamari, a Cheese and Olive plate and Grilled Brussels Sprouts. Everything was good but I won’t wake up in the middle of the night craving something that only «Triv’s» can supply me with.
The wine and beer selection was okay — we found a nice dry Petit Syrah that was acceptable to all of our party. We drank 2 bottles, it was red, it was dry, my husband drank it… it wasn’t memorable.
I should mention here that I saw no hamburgers on the menu (I had no intentions of ordering a hamburger). Although the menu prices were pretty elevated we were sitting in a BAR; a bar at a high-​top table; with our feet dangling beneath us. If I shut my eyes while sitting there I could have been any number of places –Outback Steakhouse, TGIFriday’s. I’m not sure what all of the fuss is about.
I ordered a ribeye steak (RARE!) and my husband ordered some kind of seafood (perch?) I had mashed potatoes… ho hum. My steak, when I received it was LITERALLY an inch thick and dry and pinkish brown inside. I did not complain because I am certain that a steak that thin CANNOT be prepared rare unless they serve it raw (which actually would have been better.) How can an establishment that touts such great steaks on the menu serve such a thin, tasteless ribeye? I have come to the conclusion that you pay for atmosphere and the eye-​candy here.
We were offered the dessert menu but declined because our friend had made a gluten-​free mocha cream pie for our other friend’s birthday… yikes! This amazing pie was THE BEST PART of our meal — and it wasn’t prepared by the restaurant! It had a dense, black, buttery chocolate-​cookie crumble crust that fell apart on the fork but stuck to my teeth. The deep chocolate-​espresso ganache helped to hold the crust together just long enough to lift it from the plate and place on your tongue. An explosion of rich, thick, chewy, crumbled goodness was elevated by the milk chocolate fluff that sat on the top of this concoction. Our friend served it to us in a foil pie plate.
A fitting theme for our evening: looks can be deceiving.

Wow! This is a personal hidden gem for me. Fantastic friendly service with a very accommodating staff.
I ordered the French onion soup and CAB ribeye steak. The soup was piping out with the beautiful burnt edges around the bowl.
The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly. Probably one of the best steaks that I have eaten in a very long time.
Great live music tonight which is a big plus!
Wow! This place is really great. I look forward to returning again.
Carry on Trivs! Please visit here soon and often!

First timer recently at Trivs. The entertainment was on point with a guitar player. The wait staff was pleasant to look at just not pleasant to interact with.
When you’re going to charge me $ 28-​$ 30 the expectation for quality is there. I paid Pomeroy prices and received TGIF’s quality food. I question what it considered fresh and would love to see what they keep frozen that’s passed off as fresh.
I don’t think I would be so disappointed if they were not trying to present themselves as a higher end establishment.
Lastly, a couple things I noticed that didn’t make sense. Try dusting the vent in the bathroom. No reason you should have dust caked up in that vent, doesn’t anybody clean the bathroom notice that? Also, who advertises on a soap dispenser the contact info for the company that supplied the soap dispenser? Bars in Lakewood, that’s who. Tacky for a place like this…
Lengthy and brutal but I had a high expectation when I walked in the door and was disappointed from first contact by the staff and lack of communication skills and friendliness…

This place is just amazing the food is always great no matter what you order. The service is amazing and if you want a great server Gabby ! Wine list is great!

My boyfriend and I are regulars at Triv’s for holidays and special occasions! Every meal we’ve ever had has been phenomenal. Great steaks, delicious pastas, fun atmosphere in the bar area, and wonderful drink menu make Trivs an obvious choice for us when we’re looking for some place to celebrate! Terrific staff, as well!

This place is good. We have been here a few times now and have enjoyed each visit. Always seems to be crowded, but have not had to wait too long for a table. Our last visit, shortly before Christmas we stopped in for a couple drinks and appetizers. The servers seem to know a decent amount about their wines and helped us pick a good white for my wife and red for me. I like the bocce ball, calamari and crab cakes for appetizers. I like the Mahi Mahi and the Tuscan Grilled Carbonara as well. The service is always excellent although I sometimes feel a bit rushed as the staff will grab your plates as soon as you look finished. Not in a rude way, but you just don’t feel relaxed much. We will keep coming back though as it is one of the best in Strongsville.

The food was amazing and our server was so nice she was making us feel at home I’ll defiantly bring my family back here.

Outstanding service, EXCELLANT food, Very professional and courteous staff, and impeccably clean atmosphere! Highly recommend

I really enjoyed my meal here at Trivs the environment was nice and welcoming. The staff was very pleasant and accommodating. That said there was definitely some highs and lows.
I had wanted to do a rather special order, I didn’t want a full portion of the lobster Mac and cheese but rather substitute it for a side with my steak. The staff was happy to work with me on this request eventually agreeing they could give me a ½ portion at ½ price which was acceptable to me. Actually this turned out to be a bargain. It may have been the best Mac and cheese I’ve had anywhere. It was made with goat cheese and fontina and was spectacular. It was perfectly rich and creamy work the sweetness of the goat cheese really shining through.
The bad was my steak was rather overcooked. The good news was the waitress apologized and immediately fetched the manager who was willing to replace the steak. I declined so she insisted on paying for our drinks. The hallmark for me of a restaurant is how special orders and complaints are handled. I didn’t plan for or expect either but feel Trivs did a great job with both.
Also the canolli were delicious.

Daily fresh seafood selection is always on point, cooked perfectly and fresh. Excellent value and flavor on the steaks also.
Entertainment Wed. through Saturday is always tasteful and enjoyable.
The owner is often there overseeing the already friendly, knowledgeable staff. Whether it’s lunch or dinner if you want a clean establishment with daily specials and excellent food Triv’s is a place to try.

Great lunch, great service… I was in from out of town, this was a suggestion of a customer and I will definitely be back. Not easy to spot from the road but don’t let that deter you; great menu, daily specials, everything made fresh and outdoor patio seating available.

Great dinner. Had filet and prime rib. Great service. Will definitely be back again. Loved the happy hour drinks and appetizers.

We walked in expecting this to be a hole in a wall bar based on the name. Boy were we surprised when we walked in. The décor was fancy and we felt a little under dressed in our jeans, but no one batted an eye that we were dressed down. The entrees were around 20 – 30 $ a piece and we decided why not and stay for a good Italian meal. We both had pasta and it was delicious and there was plenty left over for the next day. Our waitress was very sweet as well. Will definitely return.

This is a hidden gem in Strongsville. I was pleasantly surprised by the outstanding quality of the good and service given the understated location.
This is a restaurant that features high quality food in a very unassuming local.
They offer a good variety on the menu inclusive of steak, seafood, and pasta.
I had the ribeye and was provided with a truly 1^st class steak in a great atmosphere.
The highlight was sitting at the bar and being served by an extremely engaging and professional Angeline Jolie look alike. A truly exquisite bartender with both beautiful looks and charm by the name of Jessica. What a joy to find such a treasure in Ohio let alone Strongsville.

Have been to this location twice. Not my choice. First time was a large group. They do have a party room but the staff did not seem prepared for the large group. They did not have enough staff. They where expected the group so they should have been prepared. It is little pricey and not that special.
Second time was a smaller gathering for mid day meal. Food was not much better and still pricey. Menu choices for those will dietary needs was limited and nothing in menu except for a salad. They could have lighter items in the menu. Hamburger was pricey and not that good.

Unimpressed.
I had been wanting to try this place because I am a fan of Mike Trivisonno’s radio show on WTAM 1100. I learned from our server that the place is owned by Mike’s son, who is also named Mike.
I had the French onion soup and a crab cake sandwich. The soup was good. The atmosphere of a restaurant influences how the food tastes. I’ll elaborate: the soup was good, but not as good as French onion I’ve had at another place recently – the other place had a warmer, cozy environment. Triv’s by contrast, had a cold, dull, almost generic feeling. The bowl the soup was in was not visibly affected by the cheese in the soup to the extent that the cheese stuck to it (which would indicate that the soup was not, say, microwaved to cook the cheese over the top of the bowl). I mention this because in a better bowl of French onion soup, the cheese should be and would be charred to the bowl, indicating that it was baked in an oven, as opposed to microwaved. I realize I’m being nit-​picky. But it’s important.
On to the crab cake sandwich: it was a grade below so-​so.
A note about my friend’s meal: she ordered the «special of the day.» Unfortunately she reported to me and our server that she could not detect too much that was special about the meal. It was fish – I think walleye, with pasta. The fish was reportedly very plain and the pasta was average – with some parmesan and maybe butter or olive oil. In other words, her meal was almost the *opposite* of special.

Tiny place, not a big draft selection. I am a beer snob lately, they have no craft beers. Not my cup of tea, or beer :)
It was late when I went and Wed night, so it may be better, ill give it another shot. This place sits tight across the street from South Park Mall, I never would have known.
People were really cool there, staff and customers alike. Atmosphere is cool, ill check it out again.

Looking for good quiet live music (is that an oxymoron?), a good drink, and tasty food — Trivs is the place! They have live music Wednesday — Saturday. The talent varies, but I love how you can still carry on a conversation with the person next to you and listen to the music. This is a great place to meet for a drink. I have loved every meal I have eaten here and recommend trying the hamburger. They cook it to perfection and the fries are amazing.
In summary — awesome bartenders (Heather is the best), love the music, and good food!