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Salmon Dave's, Rocky River, OH

Salmon Dave's

4.5
4.5
1454 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
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Salmon Dave's

4.5
$31 to $50
Seafood
Cleveland West

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Opening our doors in 1993, Salmon Dave’s has proudly endured as one of Greater Cleveland’s favorite local haunts. With an informal approach to upscale dining, our cozy neighborhood spot has gained a legendary reputation. After a recent head-to-toe renovation, Rocky River’s favorite restaurant is better than ever. The timeless character of the historic building lives on with distressed brick walls, crown moldings, and its signature mahogany bar. The updated feel is an eclectic balance of traditional and contemporary design elements, creating the perfect backdrop for Salmon Dave’s spirited bar scene and relaxed dinner vibe. Veteran chef Mario Brown and his talented culinary team offer new menu selections alongside fan-favorites, maintaining our promise of providing the freshest “Guaranteed Seafood.”

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (440) 331-2739
  • Website
    http://www.salmondaves.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mario Brown
  • Private party facilities
    A unique semi-private dining room can accommodate larger parties without the sense of being isolated. Please call for details or email Carolyn Miller at cmiller@hrcleveland.com.
  • Location
    19015 Old Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Cross street
    Detroit
  • Parking details
    Street and public parking available nearby
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Menu

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What 1,454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cleveland

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salmon Dave's offers an inviting atmosphere with a "wonderful ambience" and consistently excellent service. Known for its seafood, particularly the "best seafood in Cleveland," the restaurant delights with standout dishes like lobster bisque and salmon. "Wonderful servers" like Jen and Sarah enhance the dining experience, making it a favorite for celebrations.

1,454 Reviews

  1. Don

    VIP

    Cleveland

    34 reviews

    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve eaten at this restaurant for many years and I would say about 85% of the time — it’s good. The other 15% is either hit or miss; food is cold… too much salad dressing … bread is stale, etc.

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  2. Rick

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The seafood is always outstanding and the service is top shelf. A very pleasant dining experience.

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  3. Roger

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff was pleasant and professional. However, the food, including the appetizer (Calamari), was, at best, cool. At these prices, I'd expect at least warm. The wine list seemed very overpriced.

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  4. Sondra

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and food. Our waitress, Mickey was superb, attentive and charming. Our food and drink were excellent. The only thing that was concerning is you have to walk down a flight of stairs to use the bathrooms.

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  5. Eileen

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went with a party of 4 on Friday night. Glad we made reservations as it was a full house. I ordered the pan roasted salmon with lobster risotto and it was by far the best meal I have had in a long time. The salmon was perfectly prepared and I could have eaten an entire plate of the risotto. I have a garlic allergy and they accommodated my request. The kitchen manager even brought it out to me. The others ordered the lobster bisque, which is a must at Salmon Daves. They also ordered the lobster and shrimp cappelinni which they all loved. Our server was excellent and she made sure our drinks remained filled! Our meal was outstanding. Make sure you make a reservation!

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  6. Ann

    VIP

    Cleveland

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner ……as always Love this restaurant Thank you!!

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  7. Michael

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my son here for the first time and he loved the food. We’ve driven by here for years and he has been asking to go here because he specifically loves salmon. He ends up ordering the cavatelli with lobster and ones it. He tried some of my lobster bisque, loved that too! I had the special, Chilean sea bass, and it was absolutely incredible. The service was amazing. Our server who went by, Bird, was outstanding. Our drinks and waters were always full and she always greeted us with a smile. I’m not one to write review often, but, thank you Bird & Salmon Dave’s for providing us with an outstanding meal and experience. With thanks & appreciation, Mike

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  8. Travelqueen1

    Cleveland

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always reliably good food keeps us coming back, especially when entertaining out of town guests. We liked the cozier vibe of the prior decor but the newer redo is refined and classic. Salmon is their specialty and it’s in the name for a reason - done to perfection with just the right amount of sides. Great service always rounds it off. A bit pricey but that’s okay as long as the food and service remain consistently excellent.

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  9. Nancy

    Cleveland

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love their clam bakes and come every year. Always good service and a nice quiet place to dine. They have the best potato weges!

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  10. Gary

    VIP

    Cleveland

    28 reviews

    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Their clambake is very good and there are several options so you have several choices.

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FAQs

Salmon Dave's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (440) 331-2739.

Salmon Dave's is rated 4.5 stars by 1454 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Salmon Dave's restaurant

Salmon Dave's

4.5
$31 to $50
Seafood
Cleveland West

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Salmon Dave's

19015 Old Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Detroit
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and public parking available nearby
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mario Brown
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.salmondaves.com/
  • Phone number
    (440) 331-2739
  • Private party facilities
    A unique semi-private dining room can accommodate larger parties without the sense of being isolated. Please call for details or email Carolyn Miller at cmiller@hrcleveland.com.

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