Friar's Table

Name: Friar's Table
Address: 1305 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44115-1819
Telephone: (216) 230-2017
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

46 Reviews

$31 to $50

European

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2 people

8 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Innovative

The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.

Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.

The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
Phone number
(216) 230-2017
Website
http://www.thefriarstable.org/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1305 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-1819
Area
Downtown Cleveland
Cross Street
Located on the corner of Euclid Ave and East 13th.
Parking details
Valet

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Best Value
Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Innovative
Cleveland
Best Value
Cleveland
Innovative
Cleveland
Good for groups

Review summary

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Friar's Table offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic" food and "excellent" service. The atmosphere is charming and unique, enhancing the dining experience. Guests appreciate the reasonable prices and the restaurant's commitment to community service. Ideal for pre- or post-show meals, it promises a memorable visit in the heart of Playhouse Square.

46 Reviews

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George
VIP
Cleveland
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I enjoyed dinner before a Playhouse Square show recently. I had the salmon, and my wife had the rigatoni, and both were excellent. The cocktails were also very good, as was their house wine (we had the Pinot Noir). The service was a little spotty but hopefully will get better as time goes on.
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Cyndee
VIP
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a wonderful experience. It’s nice to see the Cowell and Hubbard space utilized again. We will be going back.
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michael
Puerto Vallarta
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful addition to Playhouse Square. Food was delicious, great service. Affordable.
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D
VIP
Cleveland
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife, young daughter, and I really enjoyed our first experience here. When Chef says “simple food,” he is being sincere, but it is absolutely delicious. My favorite of our many items was the barley soup and roasted beets. The selection of after-dinner digestifs was interesting and I thoroughly enjoyed the Benedictine. Ambience was so soothing and delightful A slightly broader variety of background music might be welcome - we initially enjoyed the chill, somewhat somber contemporary music, but mixing it with some more positive sounds would be great. We are thrilled that the space is active again and will return!
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Mike
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second visit to The Friars’ Table and once again it was outstanding. Service is friendly and on point. We highly recommend everything we’ve tried- Smoked White Fish Dip, Beef Stew, Pissaladiere, Stewed Beans, Pea Soup and the salads have all been delicious. The prices are extremely reasonable and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming.
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Irene
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was terrific and very unique!! Will go again! Highly recommend!!!
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Nihit
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is definitely a place everyone should try at least once in their life. The food has a simple, almost monastic quality that I find truly endearing.
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Carolyn
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the most amazing and memorable restaurants where we have dined. Delicious, eclectic menu , superb service, and an atmosphere reminiscent of the Friars’ culture in Southern France. All thumbs up!!
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Steve
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were anxious to try Brandon's new venue and needed a central location for NYE dinner for 8. Friar's Table was very accommodating for a time change and a late arrival. Contains and apps were excellent and fitting with the restaurant's vision. Everyone was happy with their meals. Will be a valued addition to PHS
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Lu
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our party of 5 had a fantastic experience at The Friars Table. Tried a few different salads, beef stew, borsch, and for entrees: pork, lamb, salmon and pasta and all were fantastic! Brandon visited our table which was a nice bonus. Our server was very attentive, and the entire staff was great! Cannot recommend The Friars Table enough. If you are looking to go out and ‘be scene’, this is not the place for you. If you are looking for a fantastic meal, excellent service and good drinks then you must try. Our entire party will be back again soon! The aesthetic here is very understated and yet still very powerful. Cannot wait to return!
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Friar's Table is rated 4.8 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

8 Jan 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 37 times today

1305 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-1819

Additional information

Cross Street
Located on the corner of Euclid Ave and East 13th.
Area
Downtown Cleveland
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Tue–Fri 11:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet

Website
http://www.thefriarstable.org/
Phone number
(216) 230-2017

Friar's Table

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Additional information

Appetizers

Mushroom TartUSD 10.00

PissaladiereUSD 12.00

Clafoutis St. AbrahamUSD 10.00

Carmelized TurnipsUSD 8.00

Smoked White Fish DipUSD 10.00

Fresh Baked PretzelUSD 10.00

Soups & Stew

Pea SoupUSD 5.00

BorschUSD 4.00

St. Anthony's SoupUSD 5.00

Beef StewUSD 6.00

Salads

Mixed Green SaladUSD 5.00

Immaculata SaladUSD 6.00

Red Cabbage, Potato & Walnut SaladUSD 6.00

Carrot & Cumin SaladUSD 5.00

St. Casilda's SaladUSD 5.00

Main Course

Herb Roasted Chicken BreastUSD 23.00

Pesto Pasta with MafaldineUSD 18.00

Braised Lamb ShoulderUSD 25.00

Pork RoulandUSD 24.00

Fish A La Mont AthosUSD 25.00

Salmon St. CelestineUSD 23.00

Fettuccine de NorciaUSD 20.00

Legumes & More

V Stewed Beans with Tomato & CarrotUSD 7.00

V LentilsUSD 7.00

Roasted Beets and OrangeUSD 6.00

Curried Azuki BeansUSD 8.00

Rice or Roasted PotatoUSD 5.00

Roasted Eggplant and BasilUSD 7.00

Dessert

Jeudi Saint CompoteUSD 9.00

Fruit CakeUSD 12.00

Hyssop BeignetUSD 10.00

Almond and Carmel TartUSD 9.00

SorbetUSD 8.00

Monastic Cheese PlateUSD 10.00

Beer

DuvelUSD 8.00

La Trappe QuadUSD 12.00

Reissdorf KölschUSD 7.00

Weihenstephaner Hefe WeissUSD 5.00

Cocktails

Vieux CarréUSD 13.00

BijouUSD 12.00

Moine du SudUSD 12.00

Elixer

MonasteryUSD 11.00

CloisterUSD 10.00

RefectoryUSD 12.00

KvassUSD 9.00

Aperitif

Green ChartreuseUSD 15.00

BonalUSD 14.00

ChamberyzetteUSD 13.00

Wine

House Wine

Dessert - Keo Commandaria St. JohnUSD 8.00

Coffee, Tea & Soda

CoffeeUSD 4.00

Espresso

CappuccinoUSD 5.00

LatteUSD 5.00

French PressUSD 6.00

Soda & JuiceUSD 4.00

Mystic Monk Tea

Digestif

BenedictineUSD 9.00

B&BUSD 10.00

FrangelicoUSD 8.00

Chartreuse (Green/Yellow)

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