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Friar's Table, Cleveland, OH

Friar's Table

4.6
4.6
203 Reviews
$31 to $50
European
1305 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-1819

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2 people
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11:30 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    European
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 230-2017
  • Website
    http://www.thefriarstable.org/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Friar's Table's menu was last updated 2024-12-02.

Appetizers

  • Mushroom Tart$10.00

    • Pissaladiere$12.00

      • Clafoutis St. Abraham$10.00

        • Carmelized Turnips$8.00

          • Smoked White Fish Dip$10.00

            • Fresh Baked Pretzel$10.00

              Soups & Stew

              • Pea Soup$5.00

                • Borsch$4.00

                  • St. Anthony's Soup$5.00

                    • Beef Stew$6.00

                      Salads

                      • Mixed Green Salad$5.00

                        • Immaculata Salad$6.00

                          • Red Cabbage, Potato & Walnut Salad$6.00

                            • Carrot & Cumin Salad$5.00

                              • St. Casilda's Salad$5.00

                                Main Course

                                • Herb Roasted Chicken Breast$23.00

                                  • Pesto Pasta with Mafaldine$18.00

                                    • Braised Lamb Shoulder$25.00

                                      • Pork Rouland$24.00

                                        • Fish A La Mont Athos$25.00

                                          • Salmon St. Celestine$23.00

                                            • Fettuccine de Norcia$20.00

                                              Legumes & More

                                              • V Stewed Beans with Tomato & Carrot$7.00

                                                • V Lentils$7.00

                                                  • Roasted Beets and Orange$6.00

                                                    • Curried Azuki Beans$8.00

                                                      • Rice or Roasted Potato$5.00

                                                        • Roasted Eggplant and Basil$7.00

                                                          Dessert

                                                          • Jeudi Saint Compote$9.00

                                                            • Fruit Cake$12.00

                                                              • Hyssop Beignet$10.00

                                                                • Almond and Carmel Tart$9.00

                                                                  • Sorbet$8.00

                                                                    • Monastic Cheese Plate$10.00

                                                                      Beer

                                                                      • Duvel$8.00

                                                                        • La Trappe Quad$12.00

                                                                          • Reissdorf Kölsch$7.00

                                                                            • Weihenstephaner Hefe Weiss$5.00

                                                                              Cocktails

                                                                              • Vieux Carré$13.00

                                                                                Cognac, Sweet Vermouth & Benedictine

                                                                                • Bijou$12.00

                                                                                  Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Green Chartreuse & Orange Bitters

                                                                                  • Moine du Sud$12.00

                                                                                    Bourbon, B&B, Fresh Lemon

                                                                                    Elixer

                                                                                    • Monastery$11.00

                                                                                      Plum Preserve, Honey Syrup, Fresh Lemon & Basil

                                                                                      • Cloister$10.00

                                                                                        Pineapple, Orgeat, Fresh Lime, Soda

                                                                                        • Refectory$12.00

                                                                                          Ginger Beer, Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice, Agave

                                                                                          • Kvass$9.00

                                                                                            Aperitif

                                                                                            • Green Chartreuse$15.00

                                                                                              Served with Tonic

                                                                                              • Bonal$14.00

                                                                                                Served Chilled & Neat

                                                                                                • Chamberyzette$13.00

                                                                                                  A French aperitif made with Dolin vermouth & flavored with wild-strawberry juice

                                                                                                  Wine

                                                                                                  • House Wine

                                                                                                    • Sparkling Rosé
                                                                                                    • Sauvignon Blanc
                                                                                                    • Chardonnay
                                                                                                    • Pinot Noir
                                                                                                    • Cabernet Sauvignon
                                                                                                    • Glass (6 oz)$8.00
                                                                                                    • 1/2 Carafe (16 oz)$19.00
                                                                                                    • Carafe (1 Liter)$38.00

                                                                                                  • Dessert - Keo Commandaria St. John$8.00

                                                                                                    Glass (3 oz)

                                                                                                    Coffee, Tea & Soda

                                                                                                    • Coffee$4.00

                                                                                                      • Espresso

                                                                                                        • Regular$3.00
                                                                                                        • Large$5.00

                                                                                                      • Cappuccino$5.00

                                                                                                        • Latte$5.00

                                                                                                          • French Press$6.00

                                                                                                            • Soda & Juice$4.00

                                                                                                              • Mystic Monk Tea

                                                                                                                • Earl Grey$4.00
                                                                                                                • Blossoming Jasmine Green$4.00
                                                                                                                • Peaceful Monk$4.00
                                                                                                                • Lemongrass Mint$4.00

                                                                                                              Digestif

                                                                                                              • Benedictine$9.00

                                                                                                                Served Neat

                                                                                                                • B&B$10.00

                                                                                                                  Served Neat

                                                                                                                  • Frangelico$8.00

                                                                                                                    Served Chilled & Neat

                                                                                                                    • Chartreuse (Green/Yellow)

                                                                                                                      Served Chilled & Neat

                                                                                                                      • Green$14.00
                                                                                                                      • Yellow$16.00

                                                                                                                    Last updated: December 2, 2024

                                                                                                                    What 203 people are saying

                                                                                                                    Friar's Table reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

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                                                                                                                    4.6
                                                                                                                    4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                    • 4.6Food
                                                                                                                    • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                    • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                    • 4.6Value

                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                                                    • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

                                                                                                                      Innovative

                                                                                                                    • Cleveland

                                                                                                                      Innovative

                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                    Friar's Table is a delightful culinary experience in Playhouse Square, offering "excellent service" and "delicious food" in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Highlights include the mushroom tart, lamb dinner, and a unique menu with hearty options. Perfect for pre-theater dining with "great value" and a "commendable mission."
                                                                                                                    203 Reviews

                                                                                                                    1. Stephen

                                                                                                                      Cleveland2 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      Service excellent. Beautiful space. A little cold by the window. We had bream and lamb shoulder Both were excellent. Appetizer was a flat bread that was excellent. Very affordable meal

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                                                                                                                    2. ann

                                                                                                                      Cleveland6 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      Not a destination restaurant, v but we enjoyed our dinner on between films at the Film Festival

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                                                                                                                    3. Laura

                                                                                                                      Cleveland2 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Wonderful food and wonderful service! The staff is very attentive and friendly. Each plate was flavorful with a beautiful presentation. Several of us ordered the borscht as a first course and we all enjoyed it.

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                                                                                                                    4. Gary

                                                                                                                      Cleveland13 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                      We very much enjoyed our visit; it is a good place to get a reasonably priced meal that was tasty and well prepared. It is especially convenient before a show at Playhouse Square, because the waitstaff is mindful of time constraints and accommodating of diner’s schedules. The food was good and the half carafe of wine a bargain. The portions are reasonable sized, so you can enjoy an appetizer, meal and dessert without being so stuffed you’ll want to sleep through a show!

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                                                                                                                    5. Suzanne

                                                                                                                      Cleveland4 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      The salad with blue cheese and sugared nuts was excellent - elements well balanced. The pork roulade was flavorful, but mine was very fatty - I left about 30% of it on my plate. The server told me the fat level can vary. The desserts were not great. Our server was very good and I was pleased to see there is a lot of seating there, because so few restaurants in the Playhouse Square are any good. The visual appeal of the place is good. Service of the food was fast which was good for us.

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                                                                                                                    6. Ann

                                                                                                                      Charleston5 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      We had a 3:30pm reservation in a Sunday during the Film Festival so it was not crowded (they had just opened). We opted to sit at the bar and John, our server was attentive, friendly and got everything to us quickly. We ordered the Pissaladiere which was excellent! Flavorful thin crust with sautéed, (not carmelized) onions, garlic, Kalamata olives, fresh anchovies (just a hint) roasted red peppers. The Spinach and Goat Cheese “pancake” was very good too although it was thicker, more like a tart. Will go back again to try an entree.

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                                                                                                                    7. Katherine VIP

                                                                                                                      Cleveland22 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on March 29, 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      What a fabulous space and experience! The food and the staff are just wonderful! Congrats to Brandon and team for yet another culinary delight!

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                                                                                                                    8. Janine VIP

                                                                                                                      Cleveland6 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on March 28, 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      Great dinner. Excellent service even with multiple dietary restaurants. Thank you for going above and beyond!!!1

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                                                                                                                    9. Suzanne

                                                                                                                      Northern MI3 reviews

                                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on March 28, 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                      We had the "Lenten Fish Fry." We called it "Fancy Fish Fry." Perfectly prepared Fish and Shrimp, Fries and Coleslaw. Great staff and service

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                                                                                                                    10. Robert

                                                                                                                      Cleveland3 reviews

                                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                                      Dined on March 28, 2025

                                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                      We went there on Friday for the Lenten Fish Fry Luncheon Special. Absolutely fantastic and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

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                                                                                                                    Friar's Table is rated 4.6 stars by 203 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                    1305 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-1819

                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                                      Located on the corner of Euclid Ave and East 13th.
                                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                      Downtown Cleveland
                                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                      Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
                                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                                      European
                                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                                      Business Casual
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