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Rood- Lakewood, Lakewood, OH

Rood- Lakewood

4.8
4.8
57 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Creative interpretations of seasonal American dinner fare
2023 Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards: #1 West Side Restaurant and #1 Desserts in Cleveland

Executive Chef | Josh Erickson
Executive Pastry Chef | Annabella Andricks

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dessert, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 712-4506
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Erickson

Experiences

  • Rood Awakening: A Party on Madison Ave.

    USD 45.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Mar 2025 only
    3:00 pm
    Rood Awakening: A Party on Madison Ave. Presented by Watershed Distillery Shake off winter and step into spring with an afternoon of cocktails, bites, and good vibes at Rood. Join us on March 30 from 3pm-6pm for a party featuring handcrafted cocktails, snacks, desserts, and a live DJ. 🎟 $45 per person – includes 2 cocktails, snacks, and desserts (gratuity & tax included) 💵 Cash bar available 🎶 DJ spinning all afternoon
    Rood Awakening: A Party on Madison Ave. photo
  • Brunch Pop-Ups

    9 Feb 2025 - 30 Mar 2025
    Join us for our special BYOB Brunch Pop-Ups on Sundays 2/9, 3/23 and 3/23 from 11am to 3pm. Chef Josh Erickson and Pastry Chef Annabella Andricks have whipped up something amazing, so get ready to enjoy an unforgettable brunch spread! BYOB! Bring your favorite bottle, champagne or spirit — we’ll provide the juice and mixers for your Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Free to attend, but reservations are limited—don’t wait to book your spot!
    Brunch Pop-Ups photo

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Innovative

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Contemporary American

  • Cleveland

    Innovative

  • Cleveland

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rood in Lakewood is a culinary gem with "amazing food and drinks" and a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the "thoughtfully prepared" dishes, "creative presentations," and "excellent service." Highlights include the "delicious and unique appetizers," "perfect dining experience," and the must-try "salt and honey pie." A standout choice for any occasion!

57 Reviews
  1. John

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was phenomenal. I don’t normally write reviews, but felt the need to. This is a must-go. Get the Brussels sprouts.

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  2. Christine

    Cleveland16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We tried Rood for restaurant week and it was a disappointment. I got the skirt steak and it was so fatty and tough, it got sent back. My other choices were shrimp and grits ( allergic too) and a cabbage dish. So I had to get the cabbage. For $45 it was a wedge of cabbage with a topping on it. That was it!!!! What a rip-off. When I told my waiter about the tough steak, he simply said sorry. It wasn't until we asked for a replacement dish, did we get one. Won't be going back anytime soon.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another very good meal at Rood. Creative dishes, attentive service and a pleasant vibe. One of the best restaurants in the Cleveland area.

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  4. Nicole VIP

    Cleveland11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zack was amazing. Attentive and personable. The only reason for four stars was because the skirt steak entree, part of Cleveland restaurant week menu, was tough, despite ordering it medium. It was perfectly cooked, color wise. Despite that, it was almost impossible to chew and swallow. The desserts were incredible and wings delish.

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  5. Brenton

    Cleveland1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was not great. Service was great Food needs to get better

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  6. Jacob VIP

    Chicago19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Must visit Cleveland restaurant, dessert is not to be missed

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  7. Vanessa

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding, service was excellent, and we are excited to go back already! We had the octopus appetizer, beef cheek and filet for entrees, and enjoyed sorbet and PB cheesecake for dessert - everything was AMAZING!!

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  8. Kathleen

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the wait staff very attentive. I would highly recommend visiting Rood

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  9. Gabriel

    Cleveland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Generally, Rood gets all 5 stars but this particular day was not great. Could not find parking, horrible service, and the place was as loud as I have ever experienced. Our server must have been new because there is no excuse for her mishaps. We witnessed other service staff helping our table to compensate, which was really nice to see. The food was great as usual. It really was just our server ... please vet your employees better.

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  10. Rachel VIP

    San Francisco35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food - thoughtfully prepared. The bbq carrots were next level, the bok choy salad so good I hope to recreate it at home. When I fail, we’ll return without hesitation!

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Rood- Lakewood is rated 4.8 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Rood- Lakewood

17001 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107-3501

Additional information

  • Area
    Lakewood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Dessert, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Erickson
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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