The Standard

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   Howard

   Cleveland

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is an outstanding dining experience from every aspect. We had a guest from Morocco who really appreciated the authenticity of the Moroccan dishes on the menu.
   

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   James

   Cleveland

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a surprise birthday dinner for my husband. We appreciated that we received a call that there was a large group with a 7pm reservation which was the same time as ours. We were asked if we minded pushing our reservation back to 7:15pm. This was not a problem. We were asked to please wait for a few minutes upon arrival as people were running over on leaving. The hostess apologized which was much appreciated. We ran into some friends as soon as we arrived who were already at a table. It was their first experience at The Standard too. The hostess very kindly asked if we’d like the table next to our friends. We happily accepted. Isabella did a splendid job of serving us! She was very attentive and helpful! We even started a conversation with a couple on the other side of us who were celebrating her husband’s birthday too. Another first time visit! This was such an outstanding evening! The ambience, service, staff and food were all magnificent! I was a bit disappointed that my lobster and shrimp bisque did not have any pieces of shrimp or lobster but the serving sizes were very ample. We love all of the attention to detail and do plan to return!
   

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   Glenn

   New York City

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The menu allows many great choices and the kitchen delivers on each and every plate. Great food and wine, live music and great service - well done!
   

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   Brittany

   Cleveland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food is always great here, highly recommended.
   

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   Jeremy

   Cleveland

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   First let me say that our server, Max, was VERY nice! He was very polite and when he served us was very courteous, however, we waited EXTREMELY long for our food (other guests had come after us and were getting their food at the same time or before us) and had really long periods where noone came to check on us. There were no seasonings, which was needed, at the table but our food, for the most part was good. We were seated almost right in front of the door...which was horrible. It was extremely cold out so when people entered the establishment, and it was busy (valentines day) it blew that winter air on anyone in the vicinity. It really brought the enjoyment of our dining experience down significantly. My wife and I were also not wowed by the drinks we ordered. Overall the evening was a solid 2 out of 5. Would not return.
   

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   Shardawn

   VIP

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Well first I wasn’t particularly happy about sitting upstairs for my bf first experience here, but I tried it out anyway. There were 2 of us total and We ordered 4 oysters and our meal . We arrived at 8:00 and didn’t receive our appetizer until 9:00 and our entree until 9:50. That is unacceptable. The stuffed salmon was dry and the broccoli was undercooked. The braised short rib was good . I understand it was a busy day but do not book reservations if you are unable to provide exceptional service to all guests . I’ve been to the Standard on multiple occasions and this turned me sour . Even when we asked the server on the status of our food she replied it would be out shortly… I asked her if she was sure because we were literally about to pay for our 2 oysters ( we were still waiting on the other 2) and walk out . The food still didn’t come until another 40 min after that ! Although I have been to the Standard on multiple occasions my boyfriend hadn’t and he was totally turned off from the experience.
   

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   Mary

   Cleveland

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Valentines Day and my birthday. We usually stay in, but decided to venture out and made a reservation. We were seated in a very small room upstairs with only 3 tables. One other couple was seated with us, so it was nice and quiet. Walking up and down the dark stairs was a small problem for me, but I managed. Our waitress, Madelyn, was pleasant and accommodating. The menu was a bit limited due to the holiday, and they had a couple specials, twin lobster tails for $120 or $130 or filet with lobster for the same price. They gave us 2 small rolls with hummus, dipping oil and a tapenade. That was good. We could get additional bread for $5. The romaine wedge was fresh, plentiful and delicious. I love Maytag blue cheese dressing. I was not a fan of the menu selections. On this evening they did not offer the hangar steak, unfortunately, and Im not fond of fillet. The other 2 steak options were a 20 oz and 16 oz for $60 and $70. They had a couple lamb options. For seafood they had a paella, bouillabaisse and cioppino that had a spicy sauce tomate. I opted for the salmon dinner for $28 that was served with broccolini and fingerling potatoes over the salmon stuffed with crab $60. I was really looking forward to a basic seafood with risotto offering or a steak 10-12 oz. The entree prices were $28/30 or $60 with nothing in between. My husband got the short rib entree $30 with same sides. Our meals were ok, nothing stellar. While I'm sure some will enjoy the menu, it was not for us, therefore we won’t be back. My suggestion would be to offer one or two simpler items, smaller steaks, basic seafood options.
   

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   Joseph

   VIP

   Cleveland

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on February 14, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Brittany was excellent. Food was everything we expected.
   

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   niki

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was a great experience. Excellent food and service. It had been 7 or 8 years since we were last at The Standard and it was like a different restaurant.
   

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    g

    Cleveland

    119 reviews

    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    As usual the food and details were perfect. I have never wanted to try grilled sardines before…how can you grill those little cans of sardines? Then I tried REAL sardines…amazing to have it grilled and prepared exactly the way they should be. Many thanks to the chef who is amazing to surprise us with ways to expand our palates and tastes. And as always, it is a joy to be taken care of by our server Nicole, who always seems to know the direction to lead us in the dinner courses to make us happy we went to The Standard.
    

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