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Dons Lighthouse Grille in Cleveland
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Location on the map
Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, US
Service options
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great cocktails
Yes
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Phone: +1 216-961-6700
Site: http://www.donslighthouse.com/
Site: http://www.donslighthouse.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11:30AM–9:30PM
- Tuesday:11:30AM–9:30PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–9:30PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–9:30PM
- Friday:11:30AM–10PM
- Saturday:5–10PM
- Sunday:4–9PM
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Comments (199)
Food was delicious! Drinks super good and strong! Wish the server was more friendly with us. Customer service is a must for us. We couldve left a bigger tip but we felt that the service was not that great. The restaurant wasnt even busy when we there. I only gave this place 5 stars because of the food and drinks!
While our waitress could have been a little more friendly, the food certainly made up for her lack of personality. My husband and I both had lobster and it was the sweetest, most tender lobster tail Ive ever had! I normally dont care for green beans, but these were pretty yummy, although could have used a bit more seasoning. The mashed potatoes were divine! My pomegranate martini was also pretty top notch!
Food came out very fast and entrees and desserts were delicious. Calamari appetizer breading came off very easily, and the calamari its self was on the chewy side. Maybe it was just a bad batch. Otherwise great experience.
My family and I have been going to Dons to celebrate birthdays for a few years now & we were just there last night. Food is usually always good, but the service & food prep was not last night. And frankly, we have had several less-than- satisfactory servers a couple of times, now that I think about it. Our server was fine, but it took a HALF HOUR until we got water after we arrived, it took about 20 mins after we ordered before we got our drinks and overall it took 3 hours for us to have complete dinner service. Two of the steaks were overcooked & a side was served cold. All were replaced, but the rest of the party was nearly done with their meals before new steaks were brought to the diners. If the restaurant is understaffed, then they should NOT be filling up their entire dining room. There were only 2 other tables left in the restaurant when we left and they arrived well after we did. Not once did she come by after we received our food to check on us. She couldnt, she was too busy. We will definitely be looking for other options in the future.
Made reservations for the lounge, since the dining room was full. parking lot on the side/front of the restaurant had spots open & we were seated immediately. our server, norman, was friendly, helpful and efficient. he recommended the walleye & it was the best ive ever had! my husband ordered the steak and lobster, which he raved about! the restaurant was clean & they were all fast! norman even brought us out a dessert with a candle on it, to help us finish off our anniversary dinner. 1st time here, but will recommend & plan to return. thank you for making our 15th special!
Everything was seasoned well and tasty. Some great French onion soup
The lobster was great and so were the mussels. Everything was flavorful. The only thing we wished was that oil was served with the bread, which was very hard.
What a great experience! Danny is absolutely amazing at showing great customer service! Her smile came from the eyes which means it’s real! She was so kind and friendly but professional. Thank you so much for a first time experience.
We had a great dinner! There were so many good things on the menu it was hard to choose one. I had the scallops with Farro risotto and broccolini. It was sooo good. The broccolini was cooked perfect and the risotto was cheesy. Well definitely go back to try other delicious dinners.
First time here. Waitress was super nice. Dissapointed on Food not so good for the price and location. Clam shoulder soup tasted like just tomato sauce. Mussels needed more taste maybe more wine and garlic.
Went there Saturday night. Visiting Cleveland for the weekend. The food was amazing and the service was great! Had the steak and lobster tail. And the French onion soup as an appetizer. Everything was perfect!! Thank you!!
This place is amazing!! My wife and I stopped in here for our anniversary dinner and it was the best. We were looking for an upscale restaurant that offers seafood and came across Dons Lighthouse. Made a reservation online with ease and had no wait when we arrived. The restaurant is very clean and the staff are more than welcoming.I ordered the surf and turf which was one of the best Ive ever had. My wife had the king crab legs and those were amazing as well!Look no further and give this place a shot!
Usually love this place but 4/6/22 had the worst meal ever. Ordered 6 oz Filet Mignon medium rare. Steak was rare and cold with the ommision of the Cabernet demi glaze. The whipped potatoes were watery and could have been a plate smear or a gravy. Green beans were not seasoned. Must have been a bad night in the kitchen!!!
Wonderful restaurant. The wait staff is knowledgeable and comes around with excellent timing, the seafood is cooked to perfection, and the sides and desserts are just as masterful. Perfect food from start to finish.
Service was timely but not the best, not very friendly environment. I got the steak and lobster and my filet was dry and significantly over cooked for being ordered medium, it resembled chicken. Lobster was great, calamari was phenomenal.
Nothings changed about DLH and it still some folks Go-To spot. To me its a little dated and the menu could use a pick me up. I ordered the steak Oscar and I barely had any crab present on my steak. I ordered it medium and it came back Well done and tough. The mash potatoes were watery and tastess, but the service is still awesome 👌
Such a beautiful and warm restaurant! I loved how I could see the kitchen right as I walked in and how private the booths were. I ordered a Sangria (red) and the Filet & Scampi dinner. Fresh crusty bread with an herb butter was also brought to the table. Honestly my favorite thing on the plate was the broccolini!! It was so soft and I really enjoyed having the whole stalk on my plate. My beef was excellent and cooked exactly how I wanted it, everything was just amazing. I look forward to eating here again after a day at the beach and trying the Portuguese Stew.
I love this restaurant! The bartending staff is delightful every time we are here. We live right in the neighborhood and really love coming for the cocktails and salmon/steaks. Sooo good staff is so great!!
The food is really delicious. The service and hospitality are a little above average. That is sad because I really wanted to give a 5 stars.I hope they read the comments and improve the service quality.Edit: I gave them four stars and had some comments about the service last time. Well I went again with my parents in law and it was an embarrassment.The waitress was always in a hurry that she leaves the table before we are done ordering. She missed up one of the orders, did not bring bread and butter, didnt check with us at all, and never said a single good word throughout the meal.When it happens once you tend to give excuses, but this is the second time that we received a bad service, and it will be the last time.I gave 2 stars as an honest review because some of the dishes were pretty good. However, the fried calamaris were rubbary, seafood chowder was less than average, and the cream brule had a too stiff and thick layer of burnt sugar.Overall it was an awful experience.What a shame!
Terry is the sweetest and most thoughtful waitress, her service was top notch! Would highly recommended! First time visiting, food was amazing!
Just celebrated our 1 year anniversary. This place made it perfect. Wish I could remember my waiters name. He was awesome. Hes the real reason for 5 starts food was spectacular as well. 🤟😝
Excellent service and very good food. I havent been here for many years. I will go back again when I am in town.
Highly Recommend!Our first time here for our Anniversary!Great steak and seafood! Restaurant is very clean, and waitress was prompt and very nice
Food out dated Salman served raw. Did take off the check. Brunette way off. Ceasar Salad very disappointing. Steaks were good. Very pricey.
Had a great dinner here for my wifes birthday!The food and service were top notch!Mussels appetizer to start.Wife had the seafood chowder, king crab legs.I had french onion soup, steak and scampi meal.They gave my wife chocolate mousse for her birthday.Definitely have to come back since she wants scallops now!Thanks again!
Went for a late dinner... always has the best food and service. Been coming here for years. We shared golden beet salad...nice presentation and tasty! Shrimp tacos with pickled onions and Lobster roll with seasoned home made chips. Delicious!
Eat here frequently. Terrific fish, beautiful veggies and wonderful sauces. I am Type 2 and the staff and chef always accommodate me.
My husband and I wanted to try someplace new to celebrate our Anniversary. Yes we turned to the best locals Google local guides, and Dons was top pick for Seafood. The ambiance was wonderful, safety was also on the menu, which made for stress free dining.The Portuguese Seafood stew with an add-on Lobster tail made my Seafood dream come true. And for the non-seafood eaters oh my goodness the Buttermilk fried chicken breast, White cheddar mashed with Cajun spinach was Dipping for those not hip, That mean super duper good!
Very special place. The waitress was very kind and very helpful. Definitely be coming back again. If you want to have a good and fine Dinner with family, this is the place youll want. Recommend it eyes closed. Enjoy
Phenomenal food and service to match! Starting with the bread service served with some sort of sweet basil butter, simply delicious! App of middle neck clams was classic white wine broth and perfectly execute.I enjoyed the scallops with a wild grain risotto, delicious! scallops perfectly seared and so much cheese and flavor in the risotto! Treated myself and added a lobster tail too! House special with melted butter was perfection. My partner had the surf n turf and was equally pleased, the filet he literally cut with the butter knife! Excellent wine list, duckhorn is always a treat! plus it happened to be half off bottles night!Our server was lovely and glowing positive energy, quickly provided anything requested! Very fair prices across the board and entrees include sides! I highly prefer this to the trendy ala carte style most steakhouses have adopted.10/10 experience!
I guess maybe Walleye isnt one of their specialtys (and they didnt have a problem taking it off the bill) but theyre Cod was spectacular and they should bottle their sauce, it was a excellent pairing. The atmosphere was very relaxing and although it was a cool day the inside was moderately warm but not stuffy. Thanks for a great evening Dons Lighthouse Grille my mother really enjoyed herself.
Where do I begin with thia restrauant......about 14yrs ago in January my boyfriend and I tried to go here and we were turned around, because he had on boots, because it snows in Cleveland. He decided to surprise me and take me there on a random Monday. We were seated and waited for about 30mins before our drink orders were taken. We asked to be moved to the dinning area. Once we were moved our orders were taken. We ordered oysters and stuffed mushrooms they were great. For our main course we ordered the surf and turf and ribeye Oscar style. The lobster was great, but the steaks were over charred. Which left the steaks tasting burnt. The quality of the steaks were low and very bland in flavor. This place reminds me of somewhere ones grandparents would go. If asked would I go again this place would be a pass!
Dons Lighthouse is a Cleveland treasure. I took my husband here for his birthday and they did not disappoint! We got there towards the end of happy hour and we had some incredible appetizers at a fantastic price. The calamari (excellent and crispy with a tangy, delicious sauce), the muscles (oh my GOD, that broth!!!) and some cocktail shrimp (very fresh!) We were sad the appetizers were done but only looking forward to continuing our food journey with them. He got the fillet and scampi, and I got the steak and lobster Lighthouse Favorites. Let me just tell you about the steaks... They rival Mortons with how buttery and excellent they were. Seafood is fresh, and all of the sauces are absolutely to die for. And the service was awesome as well. Our server surprised us and brought out a delicious cream puff that was flaky and light, a perfect note to end on. She checked on us often for drink refills and made sure everything was too our liking. Dons Lighthouse rivals a lot of other steakhouses out there and we look forward to coming back to celebrate again.
Always a pleasure to eat there. Our server Patty was so nice and made the night very relaxed and pleasurable. She recommended the Portuguese Stew and it was delicious. I just wish they brought back the king crab legs that my wife and I loved going there for in the past. But at least it gave me a chance to try something new and delicious. We will for sure be back!
Very nice resaturant. Good food with very reasonable price. From the get up and Valet parking, we were expecting very expensive menu but it was very reasonable. The cost for value is well justified.Our waitress was very patient with us. We did try adult root beer and it was great. presention of dishes are wonderful.I strongly recommend this place.
Positive experience from start to finish. Conveniently made a reservation online. Greeted by a polite young man at the door, decor was charming and simple, were seated very close to another table (heard their entire conversation...although it was amusing), the waiter was very professional and we had to wait for nothing...he was on top of his game, delicious food, classic drinks. We ordered a salmon special. It looks dry but it was moist and delicious...eapecially the asparagus and rice. The crab legs were not disappointing. Everyone was pleased. They brought us out an amazing eclair for our anniversary...on the house. Id say overall it was a little pricier than the 2 $$ on the site...id expect to spend $30/person on food...but great quality and worth it!We will be back! Thanks for a great date night!
We went there this evening and had their 1/2 Chicken Clambake. It was delicious. That bake was the best we have had in a long time. We also had the Manhattan Clam Chowder and the New England Clam Chowder. Both were good. We had reservations and were seated right away after they opened. Our Server was attentive and took good care of us. Desert was great. What we paid was worth the money.
Fancy enough for a special occasion without needing to dress up too much. Delicious food, great service and excellent atmosphere/ decor. The manager personally came up to introduce herself and made sure our food was to our liking. Will be back. Highly recommend.
This was my first time at Dons Lighthouse and I loved it. Great service, atmosphere and outstanding food. I love clam bakes so I enjoyed the Dons New England-inspired lobster bake! I was celebrating my birthday with my parents and was delivered this special treat!
It was okay, the bread was good, and our server was great. but I was shocked by how small the scallops were for the price that we paid. They were so small compared to everything else that was on the plate. Everyone else in my party that didnt have the scallops had huge portions of meat and/or seafood. Dont know if I would go back, which is a shame since I have heard good things about the place.
Was referred to Dons as a good place to meet and talk with suppliers (work meeting). I was not disappointed. Food was very good with more than generous portions and service was ok. Quiet and clean. I will return.
Oh my... This food... It was so very good, and I had enough leftovers for dinner the next day! Score!
Super good surf and turf menu, full bar, competent helpful professional service staff, discreet and knowledgeable. Comfortable warm inviting interiors, especially on a winters evening.
A wonderful dinner. The best dining experience that I have had in a long time. Delicious food. Excellent service!!
Very good food. Friendly staff. Would recommend if youre looking for a good restaurant that serves different kinds of seafood.
Great food! Excellent service and very chic ambience.
Fresh Seafood Daily Specials Great Happy Hour 1/2 price appetizers $6 instead of $12I had $2 crab cakes $6 and 24 mussels $64 sliders $6 Nice upscale atmosphere Historical Building Great Food and Service
The food was so good and the waitress was so efficient and professional and friendly.
Absolutely worth it. If you dont enjoy seafood, get the filet. Better than most steak houses. We also tried the baked brie (no pic unfortunately) and the creme brulee after. Both worth the boxes for steak tomorrow. Server was perfect.
Great spot for a Business Lunch. An authentic Cleveland institution that many have known and visited regularly for many years.There seafood selections are great and be sure to have at least a cup of the Dons Chowder - youll thank me later.
Spent the day at the R&R hall of fame and searched for someplace close for dinner. All I can say is WOW!!! Had fabulous shrimp and steak. The wait staff was prompt and refilled my tea three times. The establishment was very clean and I would definitely go back.
The food was nicer than I expected at points. No a slam dunk, but I would go again for the experience
The food and drinks were great. Its definetely a more high-end resturant great for nice dinners and dates.
The food was cooked to perfection and our server Chelsea was very attentive. We told her we were celebrating our anniversary and she surprised us with a complimentary dessert. I would highly recommend Dons Lighthouse for all occasions. Dons aims to please!
Friends and I had dinner at Dons Lighthouse Grille last evening. Once we were seated, we were greeted by Jackie, who said she was training and that she and Laurie would be helping us. Jackie was personable, engaging and very efficient...she actually made the entire dining experience quite pleasurable and fun. She is a great addition to the staff. As always, the food was excellent. Im looking forward to my next visit there and will certainly request Jackie as my server.
Oh my goodness! I cannot say enough good things about this place! Its beautiful. Our waitress was so nice and helpful. The drink selection is amazing. Calamari is so good. And I had the most amazing steak Oscar. Perfect for date night, or a girls night!
Dons Lighthouse Grill was a top-notch experience: great cocktails and food, efficient and friendly service. Tonight, I enjoyed some of my standard: burger technologies- surf and turf sliders (2 crabcake burgers sliders, and 2 hamburger sliders, served with fried onions). My entree was an angus steak burger with fries. My drink was a Jack Daniels and Coke and a coffee. The server was friendly: she got the orders correct and quickly for me and my party.
Usually when paying a lot of money for a meal, one would expect the food to be very good to exceptional. Well, most everything was. But avoid their fillet mignon. We sent it back for them to try again, and the second try did not pass either. But their seafood was exceptional. The calamari was too die for. They had very good service, and they did not charge my meal... Even gave me an eclair to go. So, this is why I give them a 5 star.
I was really excited to finally try this place out. I read reviews previously and was expecting the best customer service. However I was disappointed by our waitress, who made me feel very uncomfortable during my time there. I felt like she was criticizing everything I do, and her condescending attitude ruined my night. Though I will say there was another worker who was very friendly and made me feel better, though I didn’t get his name.
May I say fabulous . I have lunch in the bar area. Mary is wonderful my sister and I adore her the food and service is fantastic !!! Your gentleman that valets our car is so great. I don’t have enough adjectives. !! Thank you I’m so happy you are open for lunch.
Man, do these guys know how to make delicious seafood! I went to this place with someone who has eaten seafood their whole lives, and even they were impressed by the taste and savory flavors.
Table and atmosphere was good. Waitress was mildly annoyed it seemed, even as we were just sitting down. Never brought bread and forgot a drink order. Food was good, but we were pretty sure there was a mixed drink made with the wrong alcohol. We would probably go back for dinner to try again.
Great food and incredible service. I had come from Michigan and met up with a friend who has moved to the area. We both got steak and lobster, sides were great too. Too full for dessert but not uncomfortably full. Patti is best server Ive had in very long time.
The food was good no doubt about that, the reason why Im giving two stars is for a few things. One, you definitely need to train your cooks to measure their steaks and meat more accurately, give them a scale for Gods sake. How in hell did I ordered to-go the Steak Oscar which specifically said 10 oz on the menu, I even told the guy on the phone to make sure it is 10 oz. When I got there and looked at it, I had doubts about it being 10 oz, I thought that maybe the thickness would make up for it. When I got home I pulled out my scale, weighted it, and to my surprise it was only 5.6 oz, thats almost half the size you say on the menu. I know some is lost during cooking but come on, half of steak?? Two, the crab that was supposed to be on the steak was not crab, crab doesnt have pin bones, it was some type of fish. Three, my wife ordered Steak and Lobster, we asked medium well for both dinners. Mine was definitely well done, slightly hard. Hers was the opposite, medium rare, still bloody. Still good flavors.Four, the online menu prices need to be updated or dont just over charge whatever you want. My dinner said 34 and hers said 55, you charged 36 and 59, i dont know what was the reason behind that. Was it because we paid with a 100$ ClevelandIndependents card and you wanted the ticket to come out to a total of 95$ so you could charge the whole 100$ dollars and then give me a piece of paper with a 5$ in-restaurant credit? If not, then thats false advertisement. 5 dollars lost because I dont plan on coming back and going to be warning the people that plan on dining here.
The bartender told us they were sold out of steak and lobster, but recommended $4.50 mussels as a substitution. Hardly comparable. She seemed very overwhelmed with the 8 customers that were seated at the bar. We ordered a crab cake, a burger and mussels. The crab cake was delicious, the burger was okay and the mussels tasted like broth. While we waited for our food we had a clear view of the kitchen and watched the person prepping plates eating off of guests plates, dipping some stuff in a sauce even, licking her fingers, continuously wiping her nose and coughing, then touching food and plates before they were delivered to tables. Lastly, as we were eating and paying our tab, we watched several dishes of steak and lobster coming out of the kitchen to be served. I thought they had sold out. Sadly before this we had frequented here quite a bit.
The atmosphere is great. I ordered the lobster and steak. Mashed potatoes and green beans was cold and seemed to be sitting out. The steak was was warm and the lobster was cold as well. The best part was the waitress service, those ladies were efficient.
Had an excellent dinner! Fish was cooked to perfection. Wine selection is solid. Complementary valet is a nice gesture. Location is close the the lake and makes for a nice after meal walk
We usually eat in the bar and they have a very reasonable bar menu. Food is always very good and the staff is very welcoming. The parking lot is a bit tight, but that is pretty minor.
A local staple they continues to make a case to be that way. The atmosphere and staff make the choice to dine here easy, as the food sells itself. Running specials on the weekends, and having an ever evolving menu, Dons continues to impress.
Calipari was good. The steak was perfect.
Great dinner before our Daddy daughter dance. Food and service was on point!
Wonderful food. Best server ever.
Normally this place is great. But tonight we did not have a good experience here. Im unsure if our waiter was new or what the deal was. I asked for a straw 4 times. I asked 4 a1 sauce 3 times and was still never served. My husband ordered a medium steak an was served a dark, well well done steak very dry. My sweet potatoes were so cold it felt like they had just came out of a fridge. My lobster was GREAT. we gave ourselves a hour and a half to eat because we had a appointment after dinner at a go kart track so we did not send the steak back. Just asked for a Togo box and left because it took over a hour to get lobster and a supposed to be medium steak. They were not busy as our waiter only had two other small tables. Our waiter was very forgetful and didnt check on us as normal waiters do there. Our waiter really ruined our dinner tonight. I hope the lighthouse gives her ALOT more training.
I ordered and so enjoyed the larger lobster tail. It had been so long since I had lobster. The accompanying vegetables and potatoes were excellent. Great service. Excellent atmosphere. Special Sunday night specials.
We had a wonderful lunch of soup and salad. I had the New England Clam Chowder and a bistro salad with pine nuts... excellent! My wife had the French onion soup and a Caesar salad, again delicious. I would highly recommend Dons Lighthouse Grille to anyone traveling in the Cleveland metro area.
Its pretty good. Two in our group wasnt happy with their meals. The sauce for the meat loaf was very salty and the scallops werent what was expected but the waitress and manager took care of it right away!I would definitely go again!
Patricia our server was excellent. Food was perfect.. as usual.
Two stars for fast service and nice happy hour prices. The problem is that the drinks were terrible. This was a lemon and pineapple martini. First off the lemon shouldve been muddled with some simple syrup. Next I ordered the Midoritini. It looked like an apple martini so the mental consumption was off. I suggest adding a drop of triple sec and a melon ball instead of a cherry.
We didnt have a good experience here, because waitress was rushing us from the moment we sat down. Bar is not good, and food is not something unique or different than other restaurant. Meat was over mature, with an acid ending taste in mouth. The building is beautiful, and the location fantastic.
Always enjoy the food & atmosphere here. The bar has the clubby feel. Love the mussels & had the salmon BLT. White Sangria was light & tasty. We had dined early on a Sunday then went to Immersive Vangogh. Wonderful prelude to our evening.
First time and I enjoyed everything. The complimentary valet, waitress, wine, food and dessert. I definitely will return.
My friend just had to have one of there crab cakes. It was my first time there. While dining an elderly lady began to choke. My friend got up and gave CPR to her and saved her life. We continued to dine but I was grossed😷 out. The lady began to choke again, and again, my sweet friend got up and saved her life agian. No one from the restaurant gave aide either time. The family left and told us they would put our drinks on their tab. The Lite House never did take the drinks off my friends tab. I called the restaurant the next day and the manager said he never heard of the situation but he would send a gift card. The gift card never came even though I contacted corporate several times after that and was told it was in the mail. I feel like potential diners should be aware of how they treat their customers. Also, the lack of training in first aide and CPR is alarming. The workers were actually running and hiding behind the wall, they NEVER even called 911. Beware that if you choke at Dons Lite House you will die if another diner is not medically trained and willing to save your life. Dine at your own risk!😷 Second review they sent the certificate after my review for my friend ONLY for $30. Obviously, our dining experience didnt matter! Shame on you Mr. Sternquist. The table did buy her drink but they still charged her card so they got paid twice SMH
My husband made an Excellent choice for our 4,380th day wedding anniversary!!
Excellent food, service was excellent. The salad I had was awesome. Will return and bring my sis for a treat.
Everything was great. Vegan options available if you ask!
We went here for the first time today for our 32 anniversary. It was Thursday, and they have 10 dollars off the Lobster and Filet so thats what we both got. My wife had onion soup and I got the crab cake for appetizers. She had a glass of wine and I had a bourbon drink. The bill was just under 150.The waitress really took her time with getting our order, not in a bad way. We ordered our drinks and she got our bread. We ordered our apps, got them and then when we finished she took our next request, we skipped the salads and ordered our meals. The pace was really relaxing and we were not in a hurry so it was nice.Portion sizes were perfect for us, maybe a little small for big eaters but not for us.Lets just say this was one of the best meals we have had. Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, was perfectly seasoned and cooked. The crab cake was one of the best Ive ever had, yes MD you have some competition here in the CLE.They also gave us a custard filled eclair for desert for our anniversary.All in all a very great meal and evening. We cannot thank them enough.
Service was very slow and food was so so. Not bad but overpriced for the quality
Yesterday I had a 6 guest reservation in celebration of my birthday on the reservation I also stated that it was my birthday. The waiter took awhile to continuously check on me and my guest also after dinner it was no recognition of my birthday none at all not even a Happy Birthday and I clearly had money pinned on me. Just thought that was a bit inconsiderate when I chose to celebrate my special day at they establishment.
The Fried Scallops were delicious. The ambience was not much of a lighthouse thou.
I celebrated a few special occasions at Dons. While I wish they didnt serve certain seafood that must be cooked alive, the other food is good. its reliable. Its not phenomenal, its good and you always know what youre going to get. Its classy and has a dated-vibe that adds to the allure of dining here.
Great happy hour with reasonably priced martinis and beer the succulent Taste of them escargot or grab yourself a large pizza and a sangria either way your palate will be filled
The server seemed annoyed that she had the wait on us. She didnt take the time to speak with us, saw her eating and chatting with other server while our drinks were empty and she had not asked for another. Went over everything very fast and didnt offer any suggestions. also observed so many health food safety (grabbing bread with hands to serve, eating while working, blowing nose and cook drinking over the ice bin. will never be back. it was our anniversary and I really wish it was a better dining experience. 200$ and was horrible!
Excellent service and even better food! Norm was our waiter. Very attentive and kind. We started off with the calamari and shrimp cocktail. For dinner we chose Portuguese seafood stew, Nantucket Lightship scallops, and swordfish with asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. Dessert followed, which was a chocolate mousse (that my kids inhaled before I even had a chance) and an apple pie that was unbelievably YUMMY! (I do not like apple pie!) This restaurant will not disappoint!
Very friendly servers. I love the food and atmosphere.
I took my wife here for Valentines Day. The service was exceptional. My wife had the scallops and she loved it. I had the Delmonico steak, it was cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is very nice and it is a quiet dining experience. We also felt very comfortable with their social distancing practices.
Great dinner. Tammy was our server and she did a great job.
Excellent food and service.
Good luck getting them to answer the phone.Online says call to make bigger reservation. I’ve been trying to get in touch with them for 2 days and I’m being sent to voice mail or the phone just rings. I’ve been calling since they opened to close. I’ll just go elsewhere, how disappointing.
Hadnt been there in years and it will be a very long time, before I go back. Server wasnt pleasant at all.
Great food! Attentive and kind waiter Norman! Delicious late fathers day with my dad!
Great food! Our server Norm was above and beyond! It was a great place to celebrate our sons high school graduation.
Phenomenal service, our waitress Patty was incredibly kind and timely. The filet steak was incredibly tender, done medium rare to perfection.10/10 would eat here again.
Im not sure if the man (Kraig S.)that waited on us was pregeutus or over worked but during me picking up my to go order he did seem to want to help me, putting the card I used to pay on a table feet across from me instead of handing it to me. For the food looks good, but small portions in my opinion
Disappointed in the pan seared cod and green beans. The hamburger and fries were fine. The cod was very small for the price. Atmosphere a decore was outstanding.
Update: stopped in for (lunch) today and there is a MAJOR gap in quality between lunch and dinner. Lunch was gross. Ordered the calamari - some were raw on the plate. Got their mushroom and Swiss cheeseburger. I expected this to be a burst of flavor but was let down. The meat tasted like there wasnt any seasoning at all. The blue cheese dressing had a sour taste and the mushrooms, which I expected to be a mouth full of flavor, were rubber, no flavor and gross. I cant believe I paid over $30 for this meal. After their dinner service I expected to get a fantastic lunch. Downgraded to 3 stars.Fantastic! (Dinner) Had their stske with blue cheese. What a treat. Perfectly cooked med rare. Ill be back for more.
My husband and I were visiting Cleveland and decided to try this place because we were wanting seafood but were dressed casually. The good was outstanding. He got fish and chips and I had cod. We highly recommend.
Service was excellent as usual. Drinks (dirty martini , Cosmo and can) were very good. Mussels served luke warm. Needed to be reheated. Salmon was a little too salty. Between the 3 meals, food was good. One person thought her dinner excellent.
Great service, drinks , food. well be back
Prices were great/ Food was Good/Decor a little dated/ Our Server seemed disinterested
Very great romantic place. Very wonderful food
Food is bland. No flavor at all . Steak was bleeding when I asked for well done . Will Not return !
I treated my son to a late lunch and was extremely pleased with the food and service! He had the bacon blue burger and I cant begin to tell you how awesome, delicious!! The blue cheese was another level of sheer delight! I had the fish and shrimp beer battered w/fries let me tell you I wanted to run back in the kitchen and hug the chef!! Lol! Just light and beautifully cooked! Our waitress was just wonderful and pleasant, great service!!!!! The stuffed mushrooms were the best Ive ever had! Cant wait to return for other plates of heaven! Made my day! Thanks to everyone there! 10 stars!
Too few or no selections for people with varied diets (low carb, vegetarian, vegan). Service was exceptionally slow, drinks took way too long and despite the place being very slow, our server was rarely in sight. Our first round of drinks were consumed and we sat with empty glasses for quite some time before we were offered another round. There was no music and the atmosphere was boring, at best. My salad arrived with the equivalent amount of fried onions topping it as would have been served as an appetizer portion for a table of 6 to share. On it, I was served slightly spoiled meat and when mentioned to our somewhat negligent server, she was insincere and barely apologetic. Management never visited the table to apologize or check on us. In fact, most of our meals were eaten before we ever saw our server again. We were given $5 off our meal which seemed woefully inadequate for being served spoiled meat. Would probably not visit again.
Hello everyoneThis was the most fabulous dinner Ive had in quite some time the waitress we had was absolutely wonderful and gorgeous on top of that I would definitely return this is a great place to go on a special evening with a special person
Food was not as good as usual however what will make me come back is the EXCELLENT customer service! Mary is the absolute epitome of first class service! I also have to add the personal and comfortable conversation and natural at ease flowing courses and banter. Thank you miss Mary! Will be back to see you soon 💋
Choose to participate in the restaurant week carry out offer due to concerns about COVID. We got the lobster and steak. Everything was packed efficiently and was easy to plate. Everyone enjoyed their meals and it helped us to celebrate a milestone birthday. It felt festive to enjoy a special meal. Don’s Lighthouse did not disappoint and we are grateful!
Great service...absolutely delicious food!
Food was delicious! Our server Mary was beyond outstanding! Lisa, the manager was very pleasant, professional and welcoming. She seated us immediately. Were definitely coming back.
Exceptional! Absolutely the finest seafood Ive had in ages.
Every year my husband and I come here to celebrate our anniversary dinner. We just got done with dinner for year 3, and service/ food was excellent as always. I usually get the scallops but decided to get the rainbow trout, and it did not disappoint. Great atmosphere also. Look forward to coming here for many years to come.
Very great experience! Food was excellent! My waitress Danielle, was very attentive and easy to talk to. She was very sweet and recommended me a dish that I ended up loving! I would definitely come back again!
Food was really terrific. Valet parking was swift and convenient. Really enjoyed the walleye, and the wine selection was extensive. Great for a special date night or any upscale affair. Pricey, but not outrageous for the quality of food, service, and atmosphere. Would recommend especially for the older crowd- they have some great, traditional dining if youre not into adventurous eating, though they have some of that as well.
I took my fiance to eat dinner here and it did not disappoint. Seafood was very fresh and my steak was cooked perfectly and very good. Recommend 😏
The food is amazing and the service is fast 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Service was Excellent! Food was okay.
The service here is second to none. Friendly staff, excellent menu, and fabulous food.
It was OK. I had the steak and lobster. Steak was perfect, lobster on the rubbery side. The butter for the lobster was movie theater fake butter for popcorn, not happy. I had a crab cake for Appetizer and it had very little crab and may possibly been frozen. Really was expecting better quality.
5 Star Dining. Upscale And Perfect For Family Occasions, Anniversaries, Or If You Want To Impress. Perfect For Entertaining Clients. Located off of Lake Avenue, Cleveland ! Just Right Outside Downtown Makes This Great Restaurant Perfect Location! Highly Recommended! Now that they have fully reopened I went with my Girlfriend the other night and was very impressed at how well the service was as Amazing as Always. GREAT FOOD AND GREAT SERVICE!!!!
The food was pretty great, but the rude staff made it an uneasy dining experience. We were made to feel unwelcomed the moment we walked in. Waiter came off completely irritated by our presence and wasnt pleased with how we had our plates and glassware set up, as he rearranged multiple times to fit his liking. Not to mention, while we were in the middle of eating and came close to knocking wine over a few times as well. Huffing and puffing the whole time like we were such an inconvenience. Its a shame because their food was outstanding and well presented, but will not be going back due to the treatment received by their staff.
The service and the food were wonderful. We could not ask for a better meal in Cleveland then we had at Dons. It was luck of the draw. I saw them on Open table, and we liked their menu. Headed over there a bit later than our usual time for dinner, we had just driven in from Cincinnati. It was perfect. Next time in Cleveland, we will stop back in for another meal
Ambiance was great. I ordered the cod and it was very bland in flavor. Crab cake was good but over powered by red peppers.
Ive only been once, the service was AMAZING. A little pricey to not like what you ordered. Very pretty interior and nicely sectioned off for social distance 😊👍
Service was good food was okay
I celebrated my birthday here. My beautiful wife picked this spot. The atmosphere was great and waitress was excellent. Did I mention that the food was great!
Really nice dinner out to celebrate a birthday. We had the lobster bisque and French onion soup, both of which were delicious. For mains, we had scallops and filet and scampi and again were not disappointed. And the bread... It comes out steaming and was really light with a nice crust. Finally, since we were celebrating a birthday, they brought us a giant chocolate eclair, which was a fun treat. My only complaint is I had noted our birthday celebration in the reservation and still had to tell our server once there.
Very good! Interesting menu with lots of yummy choices. I had the steak and asparagus, which was excellent. My companions ordered scallops and fish, and were very pleased as well. Crab cakes for starter was unique and delicious. Deserts... cheese cake, chocolate mousse and creme brulee were our indulgences and worth every calorie! Unique location and building. Bathroom in the basement was odd, but not a barrier for us.
The food was great and the I love the dining room set up. Our waiter was quick to take our orders and checked on us to see how we were doing. Overall, everyone was nice, professional, and courteous. The only complaint I have is that the food was too greasy. My greens were oily and so were my potatoes. This made my stomach upset.
I loved it, it was nice my lady and I enjoyed everything for her Birthday.
Delicious, well-prepared food with excellent presentation. Friendly, attentive wait staff. Highly recommend.
I visited with friends and family. Its a little crowded. The host was a bit gruff. The view out the window was beautiful. It overlooks a park and Lake Erie.I ordered the filet and lobster. It was perfect both were tender and tasty and looked great!.The bill is a bit steep most days, but we happened upon a discount day. $10 off the filet and lobster.... I remember it was $35 instead of $45.Servers were fast, attentive, helpful, courteous, and pleasant. The servers were well choreographed.The ambiance was warm, class is, and comfortable. You really should come with a tie (males) or a dress (females).
My husband and I had to chase our waitress Veronica down for our drinks, Appetizers And our meal. She ran from us the entire time. It made us feel uncomfortable because we’re colored. The other tables that she had with white customers received better service.
The food was decent, but the service was awful. We had a large group and our waitress was very short with everyone. When the bill came she hand wrote her own tip on to every receipt. She wouldve came out better, by allowing us to tip. I wouldnt return. Ive never experienced anything like that.
First time at Don’s Lighthouse Grille & It was exactly what I was hoping for!!! Great drinks, appetizers, entrees!!!! Came out hot & Great Timely Ordered! You’ll Get 5 stars from me!!!!!!-Tearra-
We went there for my birthday, it was our first time there. The food/drink was delecious plus they have great service. It is a nice place for a date night.
First of all, we called to ask about the dress code, the gentleman who answered said, after I asked, that it would be okay for my husband to wear shorts, BUT, it would depend on how his legs looked! We knew at this point we would definitely enjoy this place!Patty, our waitress, told us about the Thursday night surf n turf special - $10 off, and we were hooked!The food was cooked to perfection, even though I do not eat lobster (my husband ate mine) and said NO BUTTER NEEDED!We will definitely return on our next visit to Cleveland!
Celebrated our 16th anniversary on the 4th. Everything was perfect,food and drinks were great.Thank you to Dawn and Carloyn for the great service.
I had a really excellent meal , surf and turf, lobster and filet were a really nice size and cooked to perfection. Service was good too. Will recommend and come back again.
I’ve been going to Don’s for years. Even celebrated my 18th birthday here. However my most recent experience was disappointing. This past Sunday August 23, 2020 was my first dine out experience since February. When I go out to eat I don’t want to hear the manager nag the staff. I heard her chirp her name enough times to know it was Lisa. From nagging our server as to why there was a stray serving tray where it shouldn’t be to nagging the bus boy as to why the bartender didn’t clear the bar. You would think being Don’s Lighthouse the manager would be more professional and handle internal issues privately.
The best! Love the location, across from Edgewater Park. Easy park close to door. The steaks, seafood are fresh, well prepared and served with a smile. So worth it. My scallops were perfect. The wine matched well. Our server was tops. Great suggestions, on top of any needs we had. The desserts are incredible. Have a special night or just want to treat yourself? Go, relax, enjoy!
Food was incredible. Waiter was not. Our group thinks he needed a some basics of how to take care of a large group - was the venue short on wine lists? We couldnt keep one. We were ready for our orders - his be right back took one of us to hunt him down 10 minutes later.
Pricey, but worth every penny! Best restaurant I have been to since Ive been in Ohio. Will definitely return!
Love, LoVe, love! Fresh food! Beautiful environment☺ Great customer service. Nice white wine selection. Freshly baked bread. Lobster tail was very good, was kinda small. Had to order 2. Mussels come with broth, was great! 😋Had multiple foods from the menu, never had a complaint. Steak, salads, stuffed mushrooms, Escargot, Crab legs, Chicken and much more.. Clean, Quite, and friendly atmosphere!❤
I very rarely give three-star ratings, but Dons Lighthouse was a very three-star experience.My sister and I dined on a Saturday night and we came right around 5pm when they opened. We had reservations and were greeted by a very frantic and clearly irritated host that was responsible for answering the phone and greeting guests at the same time. I felt badly for him, but he did a poor job covering his frustration.The atmosphere was interesting (not sure what the theme is) and the booth we sat in was rather comfortable. Our waitress was friendly, but service was slow. She was very accommodating with several requests we had (we wanted to split a meal, we wanted to substitute a side dish, etc). It, however, took quite some time in between each dish.The food was good, but not great. Ive definitely had better seafood at other Cleveland-area restaurants. For the price, my expectations were a little higher.What really put a damper on our experience was that we had already been there for an hour and a half and when we were ready to leave, the card machine was down so they could not print any receipts. I get these type of things happen, but 20 minutes had passed before we had received a receipt, making our dining experience at Dons close to two hours. I was expecting a small percentage knocked off the bill for the excessive wait--but nothing.To make matters worse, my sister and I split the bill with cash and card. The tip and more than half the bill was paid in cash and then the remainder was charged to card. We were very clear we only wanted $49 charged to the credit card. A few days later, my sister noticed the restaurant charged the entire meal to her card! Last I heard, my sister is still trying to work with the restaurant to get her card properly credited.
Great service great food will be returning
Food. Over rated.....very disappointed dinner...cowboy steak salad had little taste ...sirloin tips.were bland and cold..many pieces of steak were not edible....forgot dressing ...ran out of beer I wanted....Terri wait person was ok...little personality....
Nice restaurant. Steaks were really good, though we ordered them both medium-rare, one was rare the other was medium. Not worth sending back for. Decor is really nice. Staff was really friendly.
Waitress was very nice and patient. The food was delicious. Got the Steak Oscar and the Maryland Crab Cake. Both were solid.
Lori was great. A group of us had travelled from Columbus to Cleveland for a day business trip. We were treated to lunch by our host. Excellent food, excellent service. We had a very nice/quiet reserved section in the back. I chose the seafood chowder (recommended) and Erie Perch. Our group enjoyed the atmosphere and company.Cleveland restaurants have character; and Don’s Lighthouse was no exception. The doorman greeted us and we were seated right away. In-&-out in 45 minutes. Impressive service and efficiency lead to an enjoyable lunch experience for a party of 10. We will be back!
First time there. Food and service were superb. It was our anniversary and they comped us an awesome chocolate mousse.
My brother & I took my nieces tonight for turf & surf. The food was excellent! I only give it 4 stars as the interior needs a slight update.
This place is about as good as Burger King tbh!!! food wasn’t good at all service was so bad over cooked fish under cooked calamari & cold lobster I recommend you don’t waste your time to go here believe me not worth it
Went to Don’s for my boyfriends birthday. This just so happened to be Valentine’s Day weekend. I called the day before to make the reservation & the gentleman that answered was very accommodating. He told me that I would get a booth in the bar, however when we arrived we were seated in the dinning room. We were pleasantly surprised. Our waitress was a little bit older, we didn’t mind that. I’m not sure if it was because she was a older or because we were in a nice resturant, but her service was very slow. We were there for almost three hours! Needless to say, the food was absolutely phenomenal. We enjoyed some wine. The Boomtown Pinot Grigio was delicious. The crab cake & middleneck clams were amazing as well. Highly recommend the Steak Oscar!
I dont know why I waste my time and money on these old icons. Cold, lack luster strip steak served with pre frozen tater tots! Not to mention.... As I walk in, the host is hovered over on his cell phone for about 4 seconds with zero acknowledgement before I just find my group on my own. Weak effort. With so many other choices, they probably wont be around too much longer. Unfortunate experience.
My son was home on leave just before another deployment, but wasn’t going to be home on mother’s day, so my family wanted to take me out on Friday. We actually just settled in from our experience there. The staff was SO FRIENDLY AND COURTEOUS!! The food was excellent and servings were generous. We had absolutely no complaints and my husband always complains, LOL.The manager or owner ( not sure) came over to our table to thank my son for his service and ask if we were happy with everything thus far. He made a very kind gesture that we later found out didn’t happen, but it’s ok his heart was in a kind place , and we didn’t expect it anyway.We will return. That was nearly $400 well spent. Thank you for a great early mother’s day and send off for my son. Oh yeah, before we left the server had very nice things to say to us, can’t remember his name, but he was a gem.
I wish I could give it 0 stars. Last week, my co-workers and I went there to celebrate a fellow co-workers retirement & she has never been there before. One of my co-workers asked a waitress if we were able to get a table instead of a booth due to we were still waiting on more people to come. The waitress sat us down near the back on one of the high top tables. We were given water and put our drink order in. As we were waiting, both my co-workers had stepped out and I was sitting there waiting for our drinks to come, when the General Manager abruptly came up to me with nastiest attitude and started DEMANDING that my co-workers and I move to a booth because the table we were at was reserved and he accused us of sitting ourselves down. I informed him that that was not the case. The other two high top tables behind us had a reservation sign on it and ours did not and I let him know that it was a waitress that sat us down not ourselves. He then walked away as I tried to talk to him. My other co-workers came back and sat down. I let them know what had happen and as I was telling them, the General Manager came back with the same unprofesstional attitude and threw a $25 certificate at the table and as we were trying to talk to him, he turned away again and left. We have been there multiple times and we enjoyed going there, but the fact that we got treated this way is completely unacceptable. The waitress was so nice and more then apologetic to us, but it wasnt her fault at all, it was the General Managers. He needs to be reprimanded and taught manners.
Excellent mussels! The broth was flavorful. In addition the bread was fresh and soft w a whipped thyme butter. 4 dozen mussels on Sunday on night special was $11! The service was also excellent. Despite having a small order we left a large tip because the servers work hard and are actually experienced professionals which added to the experience.
Been coming here since I moved up to Cleveland in 2017 and I can honestly say I have never ONCE had a bad experience here. The food is good, the service is good, fellow patrons are polite. I have no issues with this place and I highly recommend it to anyone in the Lakewood/Edgewater/Cleveland area.
Best salmon we have ever tasted
Remember when this place was classy? stopped by tonight for a birthday steak and lobster. Had the escargots. Just a greasy mess! Server in the weeds, not her fault. she was great! Lobster tasted like nothing!! my steak was very under cooked. No i did not want to wait any longer to for you to cook my steak right. Its sad. Kept asking for bread. It was never like this. Im home and still hungry.
Food was delicious! Good bartenders and waiters too! A little slow when I went but they had a full house so its understandable.
Excellent and reliable restaurant. Great service. My always go-to for business lunches.
Love the history of this place.91 yrs. Great food.
I expect better from a higher end resturant. The food is ok. I had the halibut with coconut rice and asparagus. The fish was grilled, unfortunately overcooked and on the dry side. The rice and asparagus were nicely done. Our waitress was short in patience and a bit on the rude side. There was a sign for mens dress code while dining, but there no dress code for women, who wore plastic short shorts and jeans with t-shirts. So Im not sure what kind of establishment this is, as I took my parents for a nice meal. The main dining was nice, we sat in the back which felt claustrophobic. I will continue my search for a resturant which gives delicious food, with proper service and a beautiful atmosphere.
Me and my fiancé celebrated a early Valentine’s Day last night at don’s lighthouse and as far as fine dining experiences go it rates among one of the best. The calamari was an excellent starter and we took advantage of the special and had lobster tail and fillet mignon the food was delicious the service was excellent and this was our first time there we will be returning
The place is very pretty and inviting. We ordered the dons sampler appetizer and it was very good. We then order the lobster bisque which I felt tasted like it was freezer burnt. Our main meal then came which was the filet and scampi. The filet was supposed to be cooked medium but came out rare and the outside was burnt. Unfortunately we couldnt eat it. The shrimp was so so. The mashed potatoes were good though. They took it off our bill which was appreciated. The service was pretty average. Might try it again but not my first choice.
We had an excellent experience. Family of 5 out for a special holiday meal. Menu included an interesting variety of options. Everything was delicious and presented well. Service was very attentive and pleasant (thanks Norm).
If youre looking for a great place to go for amazing Happy Hour specials, this is it. Delicious, high quality foods at half off cant be beat. Love the muscles, bruschetta and crab cakes - at prices that cant be beat. Dinners here are great, too. Still, this is a go-to place to meet up with friends, share fantastic foods and leave with plenty in my wallet.
Dons seems like it lost its quality. We got the seafood stew like we have had in the past. It lacked the spice and had very little broth in which to dip the crusty bread. Also, there were no claims in my wifes stew. Probably will not go there again since we drive there from Strongsville. We expected better quality but we were told that on Thursday the chef was not on the premisise , maybe that is why the quality was not there. Very disappointing since we have enjoyed going there for years.
Quite, elegant, romantic! The food was fabulous, as was the service! Dons Lighthouse is excellent in every way!
Me and my mother randomly decided to stop here while visiting Cleveland and we were pleasantly surprised. Our waitress Patty was very personable and the food was delicious. We loved everything about the experience and look forward to coming back
The meal was incredible. Be careful not to get seated in the same section as a larger group... You might not see your server very often. Amazing ambiance incredible dinner.
Took some ladies to brunch for Mothers Day and we were all disappointed with the food selection. There was not much at all to choose from. No bread of any kind and only served us water. Coffee or orange juice was not even in the brunch price of $31.00. Very skimpy meal. The desserts were bite size cakes and pies. We will never go there again. The only thing that was good was the attentive and excellent service.
You get 4 of those for like 5dollars happy hour . Amazing place love it
The waitresses were super nice and loved our 10 month old. My girlfriend got the chicken ceasar salad and I got the cod with rice and green beans, and we loved the food.
We went there to celebrate my mothers 82nd birthday and from the time we sat down until we left, it was upsetting the way our waitress treated us. She introduced herself when she finally got to our table. She never smiled,looked annoyed when we had questions, served the food never asked if it was ok. My mother called her back to the table for a ques and she called her sir. She looks NOTHING like a sir. She asked her ques and told the waitress it was her birthday, she said nothing back to my mom. I must have observed 3-4 waiters/waitresses lighting candles on desserts and going to those tables, WITH smiles. I asked the waitress, out of earshot if my mother gets a dessert for her birthday a d she mumbled yes. 2 of us at the table got dessert, 1 to go and a coffee. She plopped a box down in front of my mom and said theres your dessert. My mom tried to tell her she didnt ask for dessert and I had to explain it was for her birthday. The dinners were very good, but Caroline, I dont know if you didnt care for us, do not like your job, were having a bad day, or WHAT it was but YOU DO NOT treat customers that way!! I saw and heard you with the table behind me and you acted alot friendlier. I was SO angry when we left I wanted to speak to the manager, but did not want to make my moms bday evening worse. You need to rethink your job.
Lots to like, lots that wasnt great. The menu is straight fish-and/or-meat and veggies, though the cuts are expensive: lobster, crab, filet mignon, and the like. Nothing much to tempt the curious. My experience last night in a party of seven was mixed. My filet and scampi featured slightly overcooked shrimp, delicious mashed taters, bland asparagus (at least one of which had the taste and texture of a #2 pencil), and two medallions of beef that were billed as rare but in fact had gotten no closer to the grill than a couple of feet. One of my companions got braised short ribs that had actually been vulcanized. Both dishes got sent back and were comped--the wait staff were on the ball to make it right and management was supportive. Many of my other companions ordered a mahi mahi special that they all said was excellent. Good wine selection and decent cocktails. For dessert we were offered free crême brulée, which tasted slightly of scrambled eggs.The restaurant has an old school atmosphere with dim lighting and tight spaces, though its a pretty big place. I have to wonder if the preparations would have been more consistent on a less crowded evening.
Our server Danny was amazing! Very friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious. Highly recommend.
Patty was a wonderful server. I will request her section again! Food was prepared to perfection.
I chose Dons Lighthouse Grille for my husband and I to go to lunch in order to celebrate my birthday. I have been to Dons over the years and liked it.This afternoons lunch was very disappointing. My husband has a gluten allergy (celiac disease) and I quickly noticed the lack of gluten free items on the menu.After a few questions for the server he learned that he couldnt get the French onion soup ( minus crouton) because the beef base contained a wheat-based thickener. Really? They must buy the base from a food supplier instead of making their own. The French fries were made in the same oil fryer that gluten items were made, etc.He ordered a quinoa bowl which was really bland,tasteless. He used a lot of hot sauce and some salt to spice it up.I ordered the cod and shrimp fry. The menu said it was breaded. It was actually dipped in a tempura batter which Im not fond of and would have ordered something else if the menu more accurately described the dish.All in all a disappointing birthday lunch.
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Dons Lighthouse Grille 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-19Went to Dons for Easter brunch as it was the first date location of my friends parents many decades ago. The parents arrived on time, my friend and I were about 30 minutes late but they seated our group immediately the staff was very nice and never made us feel bad for being late.The food was outstanding. The waitress was on top of a new soda before I had to ask for a refill, everyone was very happy with the full experience. One of the best spots Ive been to in Cleveland so far.
Review №2
2022-04-15A friend took me to Don’s Lighthouse the other day, for a relaxing evening to catch up on life and things. This was my first visit and will definitely not be my last. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxed, a great Bar space for ‘hanging out’. Between the scallop/mussel plate and my own fresh fish dinner, plus two finger drinks (measured vertically, not horizontally), this evening is well worth repeating. I can only highly recommend the good food and friendly service.
Review №3
2022-07-01Danny was a good server, a little rough around the technical edges but overall a great person.Food was top notch! I could eat all day here, no problem. Everything we ordered from drinks to apps to entrées came out in good time and presentation, and most of all it was extremely pleasing to eat.Cool building, right on the corner of Lake and Clifton. Steps away from edgewater Park and the beautiful skyline of Cleveland.
Review №4
2022-03-14This was my first time at this restaurant and i used to pass it all the time and the other day i finally decided to come in and dine. you can tell it’s been there for a while because the decor looks…i’ll think of a word later but you can tell the people who are regulars. the bar area is very spacious and the bar by itself is big enough as well. happy hour prices are great! i had mussels and i wasn’t a bug fan of them. i personally felt like they were missing something and i didn’t like all that lemon either. i had the steak oscar as my entree and i can truly say that was delicious. my steak was cooke perfectly, the mashed potatoes were good, and the broccolini was good as well. i do wish they would pair the meals w/ different side dishes. i had a lemon drop and it tasted just like a lemon head, it was right on the mark. i don’t know if i’ll be back, but everyone should try this restaurant!
Review №5
2021-10-12A little tricky getting in the lot with the road construction right now, so just be aware of that. FYI, If youve never been there, they are literally on the corner of the intersection. Beautiful place. Friendly server. Was a little disappointed we had to ask for bread, but it was good and worth asking for it. Food all very good, but my lack of a 5th star came from this... if you are going to use websites like Open Table to book reservations for your restaurant then you should definitely update the menu items they ate telling people. The item I specifically went in for apparently has not been on the menu since early 2020. Again, the food we did order was good with very beautiful presentation. We will return again.
Review №6
2022-03-04First time and we will be back. Food was great, extra hot . Oh and our server Patty, went above and beyond! Thanks to the whole staff and chef was a great birthday dinner.
Review №7
2022-02-21Went for our anniversary dinner. Food was beyond amazing. Then they brought us a peice of cheesecake on the house. Thought that was really nice of them. Will be back
Review №8
2022-01-30Loved hearing about the history of the restaurant from our server Patty. Enjoyed the food and the vibe of Dons Lighthouse. Be sure to get the French onion soup!
Review №9
2022-05-17We have been here several times and I am never disappointed. Patty our server was awesome! My wife and I had Walleye with pretzel encrusted sauce. Our other guests had salmon and chicken and every plate was clean at the end of the meal! Succotash with green beans and corn was awesome! Spinach was perfect and the cheesecake for desert topped off a perfect evening by Lake Erie!
Review №10
2022-03-06I have been going to Dons restaurants for over 35 years. Service is usually spot on. I picked up scallops and mussels for lunch on Thursday and had dinner with a friend last night. Yesterday was the worst service experience of any restaurant I have ever visited. The server was rude from the start & not very friendly. His table service was also lacking. He gave the kitchen the incorrect order. When they brought my meal out again it was a totally different plate and steak altogether. Literally, it was not my original order. Rather than comment, I ate a little then had it packaged to go. I asked for a bag. He never gave it to me. I had to ask another server for a bag. Nevertheless, I will always dine at Dons. I love it there. Next time I will specifically ask not to have that particular server.