Kerbside pickup
Yes
Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail in Willoughby
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Location on the map
Willoughby, Lake County, Ohio, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff wear masks
Yes
Staff get temperature checks
Yes
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Great dessert
Yes
Popular for
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
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Dinner
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Cosy
Yes
Historic
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Upmarket
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Tourists
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 440-571-5312
Site: http://hookandhoofdtw.com/
Site: http://hookandhoofdtw.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:4–8:30PM
- Tuesday:4–8:30PM
- Wednesday:4–8:30PM
- Thursday:4–8:30PM
- Friday:4–9PM
- Saturday:4–9PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
Such beautiful food, excellent cocktails, delightful waitstaff, what more can you ask for!
What an experience last night! The place was loud and the tables were kind of close together. The service was slow and inattentive. But, the food and drinks were sublime! An awesome whiskey and wine list! A very limited menu (4 or 5 entrees and three apps) but everything we ate was spectacular! I personally had the Pork chop...juicy and perfect char, served with very crunchy super delightful fingerling potatoes, brussel sprouts and a swipe of horseradish cream sauce which was divine. Two people at my table had the salmon great reports from both! And one person had the fresh catch which was halibut, a win too! We had all the apps, lamb meatballs, great and cheesy with bread, fried cauliflower, my favorite, and chicken wings, awesome sauce!!!!!
Absolutely fantastic in every way. Was great to celebrate a romantic dinner and my fiancée and I had just been engaged. Staff was fantastic and the food was amazing!
Everything we had was another delicious. We split the bone marrow appetizer and loved it. I had the mahi mahi and it was cooked perfectly. My husband has the elk chop medium rare and really enjoyed it. And my cocktails were awesome!! Cant wait to come back!!!
Awesome place! Great whiskey (boubon/rye/scotch), great food, and great people. One of the chefs and co-owner Chas spent some time with us at the end of the night to talk whiskey and other random things. This will always be my stop whenever I return to Cleveland.
Place is small and overcrowded. Went to get a good steak. There was only 1 on the menue. The unlisted special. We ordered 2. They dont let u pick how u want it done. Will only do medium rare. Which for me is OK except they came out less then rare. $42 each for a cold stringy fatty cut. I dont mind paying for a good steak but the food quality doesnt match the price.
Our first time here. Food is really good. Braised beef cheek was so tender and moist. My first time on elk chop. Cooked to perfection to medium rare. The polenta was so creamy. The steak frite is great too. Finished off with dessert of the day. Very good experience. Next time I come back for the bourbon and whiskey.
Sat at the Chefs Table, how neat to watch them in the kitchen. Drinks were top notch, food was high quality but price was a little steep. Very small menu.Highly recommend and enjoy the quieter, less chaotic downtown Willoughby hidden gem.
Simply delightful!! After our friend Keith shared some pics of the dinners, we knew we had to try Hook & Hoof. The drinks were amazing and the pork chop was to die for! EVERYTHING tasted so fresh and delicious!!!!!
Yup, this place was great. We went on a Saturday and didnt have reservations so we were offered the bar or the chefs bar. We sat at the bar as it looked super cozy. We started with some cocktails and the beef cheek. They were both amazing. For dinner I had the scallops and my husband had the elk special. Both were delicious. Staff was friendly and we will be back!
Not a huge menu, but everything on it that we tried was delicious. Nice drink list and cool whiskey drinks. Food looks and tastes great. Some unique ideas. Service is nice and food is pretty quick. Medium amount of seating and can be busy. Good to get a reservation
Situated in the historic downtown area of Willoughby, this is an understated elegant restaurant with a unique menu of dishes that are thoughtfully designed with fresh ingredients. Nothing here is bought ready made. Did I say everything is fresh! The service is friendly and the employees are knowledgeable. The drink list is EXTENSIVE! Many options for the person looking for allocated rare items. The picture below is the catch of the day-halibut- with bok choy. Yummy!
This was quite possibly the best restaurant in Cleveland. The old fashions were on point, the appetizers were delicious - pierogis, cauliflower, and bone marrow - the elk chops were absolutely fantastic, and the deserts and coffee made this dinner a work of art. We will be back and Im looking forward to trying more delicious food and Bourbon on their menu!
First off, our server was amazing! She took the time to answer my group and Is questions on topics such as the restaurants history and recommended drinks & dishes. I started with the Mai Tai and was surprised by the amazing cup it was poured in! My group and I definitely at a laugh at its quirky design. Rub the butt for good luck 😉For food, I opted for something easy on the wallet. The $8 clam chowder. I asked our server if about its portion size and if it will be filling. I was skeptical at first but when I actually finished the chowder, I realized thatits flavor and ingredients satisfied my tummy. I did not expect to have some hearty sausage in my chowder! That sealed the deal for me. Oh and the butter for that cornbread was also delicious! Ill definitely try more drinks and dishes at this place!
A wonderful hidden treasure in Willoughby. The service was wonderful, the bar inventive, and the food delicious!We started with the duck wings which were served well paired with a house bourbon bbq sauce garnished with fresh wispy dill. Super crispy, sweet and tangy which played well with the extra fat of the duck. Six large wings to an order!Next the fried brussel sprouts in a sour but savory asian flavor profile with a clever garnish of crushed wasabi peas on top were a highlight of the whole meal. Served in a large bowl these easily fed two and could have served many more as an appetizer.My wife ordered the butchers cut- a 14oz Ribeye on this night served with a creamed spinach gratin that was to die for! MP was a very reasonable $34.I had the wedge and paired it with the smoked clams/mussels. The salad is served with a creamy and sweet take on a blue cheese buttermilk dressing off set by a large and salty piece of fried pork belly.The smoked clams/mussles were served steaming in a pot of delicious broth formed with smoky chorizo, lager, and coconut milk. Large crusty pieces of baguette were perfect for dipping. I need to impress upon the portion here, this can feed a table of 4-6 as an appetizer and even as an entree could easily feed 2 as I brought about half home.Finally the cocktail list, especially the wide variety of whiskeys, is impressive. While all our cocktails were well prepared and tasty, the most impressive was I believe titled the Oakland Park. A beautiful scotch forward drink made with Suntory and Blood Orangecello served with a table side smoke presentation. Wow!Overall an amazing experience, we will be coming back again and again. If you appreciate the food buy the kitchen a round for after hours. $12 to spread a little Modelo joy to those hard working cooks is priceless. This should be a haunt for everyone in the Willoughby area!
Second time there and once again blown away by the food and drink quality. Service was fantastic, thank you! All around a great experience. Will be back soon 👏😁
My fiancé and I had our rehearsal dinner here October 22nd. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the atmosphere, service, food and drinks! This small place is absolutely adorable and so cozy! Unfortunately I cannot remember our waitress’s name but she was exceptional! When finding a place near Squire’s Castle for our rehearsal I searched best restaurants in the area and Google did not disappoint! My family is already talking about going back again.
Dinner was excellent. The wine was lovely. Dessert left a little something to be desired. Loved the vibe.
Really good....be sure to go and enjoy the food, service and libations!Photos of the Espress Ice Cream, Tomahawk Pork Chop, Stuffed Shells and Martini.
We were in town for a sporting event for our son and looked up best places to eat in Willoughby. This place came up first. So glad we decided to go here! Drinks were great! Mussels and meatball apps were so good I was upset when we finished. Had pork chop for dinner. Also delicious. Fruit cobbler for dessert was the perfect ending to a great meal! Hope to be back in town again soon to come again!
Fancy and pricy but very good meals. Smoked old fashioned was great.
Great ingredients in the entrees and the cocktails. The only restaurant where my wife and I will choose a cocktail over a bottle of wine. Very cozy bar.
A true hidden gem! Very cool classic high class place. You can dress nice casual and be right at ease. However, the sleeveless flannel shirt may make one feel uneasyThe drinks....superb is too weak of a word.The food....oh the food..... excellent is an understatement.The staff from the hostess to waitperson to bar staff to chef are all very welcoming, will stop by frequently to make certain you are satisfied.We had three adults drinks and dessert, all first rate.VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Used to be amazing. Can’t seem to get stuff right anymore. The last four times I’ve been there, I’ve received well done meat when rare was ordered. Four. Waiting 45 minutes during off peak hours for an overcooked piece of meat is unacceptable in any esteemed culinary establishment. C’mon, I know you’re capable of much better. It sucks, I’ve spent literally thousands here in the past 3 years. Im sorry, but I hate to leave such a review a place I love, but that’s the last taste this restaurant gave me.
Amazing dinner, Sara our waitress was amazing, drinks were perfect! We will be back for sure!
A great place to have a special bourbon with special friends. They have as good of a selection of bourbon as anyplace I have been in Lake County. They even have three types of Pappy Van Winkle. But if your are not wanting the top end, try the 3 ounce rock pour of Weller Reserve for about $15.
Amazing steak, cooked to perfection with a wonderful Weller Full Proof barrel pick!
This was a fantastic place! My wife and I had the pork chop dinner and that may have been the best pork chop Ive ever had. Friendly, knowledgeable staff, waitress was amazing. Definitely going to go back!!
My husbands food (burger) was great, but my steak (filet) was cold and very chewy with essentially a house made A1 sauce which was all pretty disappointing for the price range. Staff were nice though and ambiance was nice, so 3 stars overall.
My wife and I just ate here for the first time and it was honestly the best meal we have had in years. The drinks, the appetizers, the salad, and the entrees were all absolutely perfect. I’ve never written a review about anywhere before but I had to after eating there tonight.
My absolutely favorite. Best burger ever. True gourmet chefs. Owner is back there cooking away. Great menu. Great drinks. Great service.
Excellent food & spirits: Find this place! You wont be sorry!Loved the ambiance! Right in the heart of downtown Willoughby. We just HAD to go back time and again to sample their incredible food and lovely selection of wines, whiskey & bourbons. Must give a shout out to Homestead House B&B, right around the corner from The Hook and Hoof. It was the Perfect place to stay!
Great food with a slightly limited menu. Not sure if that was covid related or their norm. Whiskey selection was great, but the prices were a little high. Honestly its the only way to even taste some of these highly allocated bottles so still worth it.
Not worth it! Tried Hook and Hoof for the first time. I will not go back. Spent $32 for a meal that was a bowl of beans with a small, overcooked, bland, piece or fish on top. No salad, no bread, nothing but that sad bowl of muck. Wished I had left and went somewhere else.
Food was delicious! We had short rib shells which were shredded semi sweet beef stuffed in large pasta shells. Also had lamb belly meatballs that were in marinara sauce and cheese. For dinner my bf had the pork chops which he said was juicy and I had the elk medium and beans. My elk was cooked perfect and tasted amazing. The service was great. Our waitress was attentive. We will be back!
Limited menu due to Covid. Food was delicious but pricey in my opinion. ($100+ for 2 dinners and a bottle of wine) They specialize in cocktails and whiskey. They do have some wine but no beer selection.
Man what’s up with the frozen vegetables? So close to a 5 star, as in a place I would gladly make multiple visits during a short visit. The tomahawk pork chop was fantastically prepared, the cocktails were amazing, and service was fantastic- and then there were the frozen vegetables. Why oh why would you get a meal 90% perfect and then use frozen vegetables?Seriously though make a visit here if you’re in the area it’s worth it, I did enjoy my time here. There’s also a very robust bourbon menu- that alone is worth the trip.
Delectable entrees, scintillating cocktails, alluring atmosphere and flawless service. What more could you want from a fine dining experience? Im not much into whiskey, but they have an extensive menu and experienced bartenders. The elk is a must as well as the cowboy beans and the smoky yellow potatoes. Enjoy!
One of the best new restaurants I’ve been to in awhile. The food is incredible, and their cocktails are expertly crafted and very unique. Great for bourbon lovers. The owners also put a lot of thought into their bourbon collection, and they have their own barrel of Blantons Single Barrel bourbon that is a must try. Moreover, the staff and chefs are dedicated to getting your order EXACTLY how you like it. One time, I got a slightly overdone (medium instead of medium rare) filet mignon, and informed the waitress. The chefs actually had me come back in the kitchen and explained their process and confirmed exactly how I wanted it done. Needless to say the next filet was the best I’d ever had. Best customer service I’ve ever experienced in a restaurant! Will always come back, especially for special occasions
I think this is still the best go to for top end bourbons! Only place in Ohio that has a bottle of Kings Kentucky Single Barrel. Just amazing if youre looking for something unique and exclusive.
Went here on my 21st birthday, the owner sat down and talked to us. He’s a very nice, humble guy. Great place to eat and drink. Hope to see you down in Columbus soon!
Excellent place. Food was good. Cocktails were good. Id definitely go back. Very interesting menu. Willing to work with your food allergy!
A First Class experience in every way possible! Wait staff, bartenders, menu and chef are the best. Go and you will never want to go anywhere else!
My daughter was in town and took us to dinner here. I had the steak frites which was one of the best things I have ever eaten. Everyone enjoyed their meals which included fish, scallops and pasta. Drinks were excellent. We shared a couple of desserts and the bruleed cheesecake was the favorite. The place is small and cosy but got pretty loud by the time we were leaving. Not really in my budget as on the pricier side, but would definitely go back. A great special occasion place.
My boyfriend and I came here accidentally because the restaurant we drove 45 minutes to eat at was unfortunately closed for the night. (It was halloween, to be fair.) We were hesitant because we both feel that some people choose to highly rate expensive places just because they spent a bit of money there. This place isnt crazy expensive but were in our 20s so we dont have the funds wed like yet to go eat at every decently priced restaurant. All that being said, we were super pleased. The atmosphere, the service, the food, outstanding. I got the pork chop and he got the swordfish. We highly recommend both! The chef even asked us how our meal was at the end. Nice touch. A happy accident.
Just amazing experience, food is top quality service are superb. We eat couple of meals and appetizers no comment just 10+ . Highly recommended place to eat just wow.
Really enjoyed our meal! We had an early reservation on a Saturday night- if you want a table and not a high top you need to request this when making a reservation! Other than that, the staff was nice, the food was delicious and we enjoyed our evening!
Twice I’ve tried to show off my hometown by taking guests to the Hook and Hoof. Both experiences were disappointing. Both times the order was screwed up. Last night I urged my guests to start eating as I had to wait another 15 minutes for my order to be delivered. Once you get it the food is excellent, and the server couldn’t have been sweeter but the kitchen clearly needs more chefs bc they can’t keep up with demand or keep the orders straight. For those prices, you need to function on a higher level.
Absolutely fantastic. we dined here after a big hike in the nearby metroparks, and it was perfect. from service to ambiance to the creative menu, we were taken by it all. and the market garden prosperity wheat was tasting especially delicious in this warm and friendly setting....
Food was good but very hearty. Did not need the appetizers.
Wonderful and tasty restaurant in Willoughby hills.. Awesome decor nice vibe and they held my table on a super busy night for almost 25 minutes... Met the chef and he told me come down. So happy that I did
More upscale dining and drinking. So I think a full scale review is unfair on my part , but , cocktails we had were very good and the food menu is *very* limited along with seating. I did find the place to be clean and service very good. Atmosphere was noisy.
First time diners, and have to say it was an outstanding experience! The atmosphere and service were outstanding. Now the most important thing in any restaurant is the food, and it was exceptional! My wife and I had the Tomahawk Pork Chop it was delicious! The size of the cut to how it was prepared, perfect! Hunter And Chaz have created a unique dinning experience in DTW!
Wow! Hook and Hoof is truly a Willoughby and Lake County gem! Alway an enjoyable dinner spot, but I want to give a shout out to the New Year’s Eve menu! It was amazing! We will be back for other dinners, but tonight’s NYE was amazing! The food was excellent and the specialty cocktails were unbelievable! Thank you to the owners and amazing wait staff! Don’t miss out - book a reservation for 2020 and treat yourself!
I came here on a Friday and there was a large crowd. It seemed that every table had diners and the bar was full. I reserved my table on Thursday night using their reservation tool on the website, which I found pretty convenient.We arrived, and the place looked great. However, the table we were allocated was stuck way back in a hallway half way to Narnia, next to the restrooms. It was very odd. There were actually a couple of tables lined up here against the wall. I dont understand why those tables were there in the first place. Your only interaction with the world outside of your own dinner table are just people going to and from the restrooms nodding to you as they pass if you happen to make eye contact. And why wouldnt I, the only thing Ive had to look at the entire time is my date and a space heater sitting in the corner. I felt like we were in timeout and they were worried we wouldnt have acted properly if they put us in public. I would have never put those tables there, and if I ran out of space in the main dining room, I would have just had 3 less tables in my restaurant, but hey. Im not the owner and I dont run a kitchen, so what the hell do I know.Food was excellent. Everything was cooked right. Everything came out right. Everything came out quick. The server was friendly, and professional. She had issues trying to describe what a crispy fingerling was... but thats neither here nor there. The menu online is not consistent with the menu in the restaurant. I suspect the Chef keeps his menu rotating and the website is just not updated fast enough. Dont get to attached to something online and expect to find it once you arrive. It may not be there.
Inspired chefs. Unusual creations. Strong drinks. Superb food. I would like to see more fish and seafood on the menu, its heavy on the hoof side (but that pleases my family.) I love this place, make reservations when you go... They are popular.
Although parking can be frustrating in Downtown Willoughby, I will do whatever it takes in order to make this my restaurant destination. Having only three visits under my belt, Im still exploring the eclectic menu. So far, so good! My latest visit included the Shrimp Cocktail - the BEST one Ive EVER encountered! The house made sauce is amazing and unexpected - in a good way! Top notch cocktails - top notch service - top notch atmosphere - top notch value. This venue needs to be on your punch list - the sooner, the better!!! I have become a Hook and Hoof junkie . . .
Might be the best restaurant on the east side. Been there twice and the food is excellent and the service is amazing . These guys got it right . Dtw needed a more upscale dinning venue.
The food was wonderful I got the elk and it was delicious the service was really good. the drink was t I think what made it so wonderful I was in with good company but it just good
Very nice evening celebrating 47 years togetherFood was fantastic and I appreciated a good scotch and soda.A few suggestionsPlace mat or tablecloth would be an added touch for such a nice cozy restaurant.Thank you
I really enjoyed dinning here in celebration of my birthday so much so am going back next week to enjoy those huge chops fried to perfection and the staff very nice
Wow, all I can say is that the mussel/clams appetizer was absolutely amazing!! Seriously had one of the best and perfectly cooked filets EVER! A lot might say $$$$, but it is definitely well worth it!
Amazing food and drinks. Went with a group of friends to enjoy a long evening over dinner. Both the Elk and Pork we had there was amazing.
Made from scratch restaurant. Very good. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Good selection of whiskies at the bar.
Great little place in a Cleveland suburb. Terrific bourbon selection. Fresh food, although a slight heavy hand in over cooking quality meat. Worth a stop.
I have lived in lake county 4 years and the food and service at this restaurant is beyond exceptional by far one of the best meals ive had in my life I will be back regularly! Make sure to book your reservations in advance because this place is going to blow up as long as they stay on top of what they do best fresh food pan to plate, great service at a very reasonable price!!! Great job Hook and Hoof staff we will be back very soon.
Excellent dining experience, best bourbon selection in the greater Cleveland area, and awesome service. Id highly recommend this restaurant, my wife and I sat at the bar and had a great evening chatting with Rick and Chaz.
Very nice atmosphere, food is always amazing. I highly recommend getting the tomahawk porkchop. The brine on it is not too much and and it is grilled to perfection.
Service was great, bourbon was great, bone marrow salad and pork chop were great. 2nd day with the new menu according to our server and it didn’t disappoint.
This place is great! My meal was amazing,and the service was on point. Highly recommend.
Wonderfully prepared food in an upscale atmosphere. I had the elk, and it was wonderful. Id love to go back.
Food was good but not worth the price. Nice small place with great bar.
Wonderfully delicious food and great drinks, but the service is slow and inattentive. The intimate setting is charming unless you get stuck at one of the tiny tables in the back hallway by the bathroom.
The best and most unique food and cocktails Ive had in a long time. Well done
Had the salmon. Good food, very friendly service!
The drink menu is HUGE! The food was fantastic Ill be back as soon as I can talk my wife into driving from Carrollton
The food is pretty incredible. The salmon or pork chop I would highly recommend! The menu is a bit pricey but the quality of food is there.
By far the best restaurant in Downtown Willoughby! From the moment we walked in the door we were blown away with the level of service, quality of food, and attention to deal. Definitely, a must try experience!
Great service and high quality scratch made food and cocktails. Try the fishermans chowder and the dirty Caesar salad.
Great food. Great service at the table. Why am I giving a bad review? We had a reservation for a table. Hostess took us back to our table which was a high top table in a hallway to the bathroom in the back of the restaurant. There are about 3 high tops back there and I wouldnt consider these as part of the restauran. We asked if we could get a real table in the restaurant when we were taken back to the back. Hostess said they were all full and no. So...we sat our the high top. Five minutes later another couple is brought to one of the other high tops. They complained (I guess a bit more than we did) and were seated at a normal table in the restaurant. I thought all of the normal tables were spoken for..or was that just complete BS given until someone complains enough to the hostess? IMO...those three high tops shouldnt be in the restaurant. If you need to have them there then make sure you make it 100% clear that you are reserving a high top table in a hallway to the bathroom and not a real table.
Lovely place. The service is excellent - utterly impressed with how friendly and attentitive the staff is. The food is on point with a one page menu that still offers a lot of variety. Wish we could dine here more often.
My girlfriend and I had dinner here several weeks ago and it was so delicious that my husband and I went again several days later for dinner!! I spent more than I planned because I couldnt decide what to eat so I ordered everything and ate it all!! It was worth every penny though!
Service great, food very good but ambience horrible! Could not even think let alone have a conversation. Will never go back especially as an employee told me to just bring earplugs next time when I kindly said we had a problem with the noise level.
Unique food selections, great service, rustic atmosphere. Prices were a bit high, but it is a more upscale dining experience.
Great vibe. Stopped by for some wine and shared plates. Nice wine by the glass selection and an extensive cocktail menu. We split the smoked mussels and clams and the lamb meatballs. Highly recommend both, they were excellent.
Did date night with the significant other and our first place was packed full with a bar crawl event. So we saw Hook and Hoof had just opened across the street. We went in and sat in walk in seating in front of the Chefs kitchen. The atmosphere is modern and sleek. The wait staff was very friendly and happy to see us. Everything was great and then the food came out and completely blew my wife and I away. It was amazing. I did the Tomahawk and she did short rib pierogies. The plating was beautiful and the flavors were amazing. Everything was perfectly cooked and even got to tell the chef how impressed I was. He couldnt be happy to hear the compliments and thanked us for trying the place out. We also did desert and it was homemade cheese cake that was probably the best I have ever had. Even the drink menu, which is a small book of choices, are competitive with the surrounding area. Nothing is overpriced here and I really felt like I got my monies worth. I really was blown away how good the entire experience was and will definitely be back as part of normal date night rotations. Next time we will probably do reservations to make sure we can eat there.
Food: deliciously prepared. People rave about the pork chop.Service: very attentiveAmbiance: great lighting and nice decor.Very clean.
Excellent food and reasonable pricing. Had the Black Flag cocktail, Short Rib Stuffed Shells and the Creme Brulee Cheesecake. Great place
We were a party of five. ALL the food was amazing with unique flavors, our server was great!The problem was the kitchen, the timing was way off. We waited a while for our salads to come out, then a bite later they brought the appetizer we were going to share, then the rolls and almost immediately after that they brought out our dinners, none of us were done with our salads, some of us were only half done and most of the appetizer wasnt eaten. Too pricey to be rushed and not enjoy each delicious course. They need to work on timing.
Food was absolutely wonderful and our server Kim was also great. We cant wait to come back!!
From A Chef to a Chef. My date and I loved our food. Great service. I will definitely come back and will spread the word about this establishment.
Brought my sweetheart here for Valentines Day for our first visit and the food was absolutely amazing. Make sure to get the creme brulee cheesecake for dessert . Will definitely come back again
I realize that others may have had a great experience here, and I agree the food was good, but definitely not worth the price. We got the short rib shells and the scallops. The scallops were very good, but the short ribs had a strange flavor that we were less than impressed with. Our appetizer, lamb meatballs were okay, but nothing special.My main problem was the atmosphere and service. We went early (with a reservation) but were seated directly beside the bar. The bar was extremely loud and made it difficult to talk. Also, we were upset with our service, because we were never informed of their specials, so we ordered and later heard them given to another table. Also, we never received our bread, and when we finally noticed and asked, our waitress blamed it on the kitchen forgetting, and gave us some bread to go (although it was less bread then given to every other table). If you are a server, please dont blame the kitchen for forgetting food- I would have been less annoyed if she took ownership, even if it wasnt her fault.One other small note, we were asked if our dinner was for a special occasion, which it was (birthday) and this was never noted by the hostess or server. If you dont care, dont ask when making the reservation.Overall, a bit pricey, and a but loud. I believe you could enjoy this place, but we will not be going back.
Every dish Ive had has been delicious. Unique boutique style cocktails.
The food wasnt bad but it was overpriced for what it was and really wasnt anything special. The service was also really slow and it seemed like the waitress completely ignored our table. I definitely wouldnt recommend it and will not be returning.
Great food but service was good til they got busy
Great food, great service. Rick is an attentive and knowledgeable bartender who knows the food as well as the drinks and without all the BS ;) Im on my second glass of absynth, so take this review with a grain of salt; nevertheless, I stand by what I wrote.
Food was fantastic. Atmosphere was great for the dining. Would like a few options for beer for those who dont drink spirits or wine. If you love spirits this is a very diverse place for those options.
This place is fancy, the food is really good quality, drinks too
Should be more informative on seating arrangements we sat down at the bar after we sit down we the are asked if we have reservations didn’t know we needed them and then asked to leave
Taaty cocktails, wonderful food, and friendly wait staff! I will go back again and recommend to friends without hesitation!
Delicious, great atmosphere, and best service Ive had in a long time
Beautiful place, friendly staff, and the food is amazing. Great job guys!!
Always plenty of bourbon choices. Staff takes care of you and goes out of their way to see you have a great eating and drinking experience.
Small but great food menu. Exceptional bourbon and scotch menu!
On the pricey side, but fantastic scratch kitchen with a rotating menu and great cocktails. You definitely get what you pay for.
The chef is the best. Menu very chef driven but each dish touched w love. Nice restaurant in DT Willoughby
Interesting drinks and food. Good service. Nice ambiance.
Great place in downtown Willoughby. Had apps and drinks at the bar. Nice cocktail menu, friendly knowledgeable bartenders. App portions were perfect. Big enough to share without breaking the bank. Its a bit of a drive for me (1 hr), but Ill definitely go again.
Almost walked by the restaurant. Very dark inside. 35$ for a bar steak with fries a little pricey.
Hands down EXCELLENT No complaints about Anything. Bailey our server was the Best!!!
The menu (both food and beverage) selection leaves a lot to be desired, its very noisy and cramped buy the decor is nice.
The elk chop is amazing. Short braised ribs are also good. Very impressed by the originality of the food.
The dinner that 4 of us had was very good. We had two steak, porkchops and mahi mahi, all were very tasteful. Cost was higher than other restaurants in Willoughby. Be prepared.
A hidden jewel in downtown Willoughby. The food was amazing. Well paired and great flavors perfectly ballanced. Excellent selection of whisky and bourbons, my favorite. I would definitely make reservations if you plan on going on the weekend.
Was excited to check out this new restaurant in dtw for our 9yr anniversary, found the restaurant to be nice but tight in space. The food was very good service from staff was also very good. So you ask why two stars, well the ac unit over our table had a leak and dropped on my wife and table the whole meal even! When this was brought up to management the said they had no other table and to just move out of the way of the drips. They then said they would cover a portion of the bill and then failed to do so. The manager came to the table said how he was sorry it was dripping, but that we were not entitled to a discount. This ruined the whole experience and we felt it was ever unsanitary for us. Don’t sit under the ac unit!
Very good dish! Interesting sides come with everything but dont be afraid, it was so good!
Unique menu options. Food and service was excellent. Worth the price! Well definitely be back😀
A busy new joint in the downtown Willoughby area. The ambiance is beautiful, though a small venue so make reservations early! The bar is a gorgeous dark wood, stocked to the top for all the fun different variations of cocktails plus they offer the traditional old fashioned cocktails too. Id stick to the traditional though Im picky when it comes to a well balanced cocktail. But the food! Delicious with that new American flair! I had the swordfish, which was perfectly cooked. My partner had the pork chop, which he raved about. Def worth a fun night out prices run slightly high, but worth it for that special occasion!
Ill toss this place a review every time were there. Excellent as usual, and the halibut was off the charts.
I visited this place twice. They serve locally sourced food that’s antibiotic and hormone free. Their bone in pork chop was amazing and the blue corn muffins are the perfect start to your meal. Not to mention their extensive drink menu. The one thing I didn’t like was sitting in the back along the wall. You kinda feel segregated from the rest of the crowd. Not sure if they can/will change this but that does make me think twice about going back.
When I write a review it’s usually 5 stars and this is another 5 stars from me. I opted for the swordfish and it was spectacular! Staff was polite and attentive.
I live in Cleveland with so many great innovative restaurants, and Hook and Hoof is worth the trip. The food and cocktails are truly some of the best around, and the intimate atmosphere is great. I dont see this as being good for groups, but it excels as a modern romantic date spot.
Food and drink menu are incredible. Chef Hunter did an amazing job with this place. A hidden gem in Willoughby
Great dining experience. Great blend of flavors and ingredients. Compliments to the chef.
Over priced, limited menu.
Great experience that I didnt expect. Craft cocktails and great food. If looking to test, grab a drink and an appitizer.
The food and drinks were very impressive! A great treat for anyone.
Tasty meal and cocktail 🍸!
Very good food and drink menu.
Love this place!
Small building but the food and employees are top notch they are outstanding!
Great food and atmosphere. Make reservations because it is a small place.
Perfectly cooked steak ,friendly staff, excellent bourbon recommendation!
Great food and service! People have been lazy in this covid environment. This was refreshingly great!
Definitely on the higher end but this is a classic case of you get what you paid for. The food is truly fantastic! Highly recommend.
Outstanding! Hunter and Chaz have created a must attend establishment. The single best fine dining experience I have had in Cleveland in the past 20 years.
Awesome food and atmosphere! The soup is phenomenal!
Super Artisanal cocktails ... Wonderful tasty unique dishes!
Not a finer meal in Down Town Willoughby
If youre looking for the best meal in Willoughby or sorrunding suburbs stop reading this and book this restaurant right now! I have eaten here four times and on each occasion the service, food, and libations were top notch. I will agree with the consensus and confirm the pork chop is the best Ive ever tried and I usually avoid pork. Also be sure to try a whiskey sour. The dining room is small. I suggest asking to sit at the chefs window for a more casual meal and interesting look into the kitchen.
Great food but pricey. Nice atmosphere and service. Limited menu.
Dinner was delicious!! Enjoyed. Good conversation, and comphy!
Excellent bourbon and food in a great place. Recommend it and will return.
I loved the ambiance and the bourbon cocktails! Definitely coming back!
Great food and atmosphere. Will be back
Very good resturant, very tasty food. Service was fine. The reason for my 3 stars is the menu: it’s June and the menu was clearly fall and winter based. I ordered the scallops which were delicious, but served with butternut squash risotto-a fall staple. The salmon special was also wonderful tasting, but served with a root vegetable hash. Pumpkin lasagna is on the menu. While it sounds tasty, not meant for June. The poached pear salad was delightful, but the spiced poaching liquid used on the pear screams January. Where are you getting these ingredients at this time of year? They cannot be fresh or local. It’s time to update your menu for the season. That would make this an easy 5 star review and a great experience. Oh, if I come back in October and there is a strawberry poppyseed salad on the menu, I will cry.
Love their burger 😋 but everything is delicious.
Very good food and drinks! Will come back!
Great place!I love going here on Fridays and Saturdays because my favorite busboy Dnario works here
Food was excellent. Service was nice. Extensive wine list.
BRAVO!!! Chef and Bartender! Simply outstanding food and ombiance.
Good Service and the food is amazing. I havent had a bad meal there yet.
Awesome food and service. Chaz is awesome!!!
Fantastic experience. Food was too die for.
Chaz Bloom and his team has out done themselves with this gem of restaurant in the heart of old town Willoughby. After being sat we were met by our fun and knowledgeable server Sarah who walked us through the extensive Bourbon,wine and cocktail list. Then after perusing the menu, I decided to go with the poached pear salad, lamb belly meatballs, Elk and boursin smashed potatoes, while my wife went with the Swordfish and added scallops. Since you can see into the kitchen, I gave the chef the ultimate approval by gnawing on my chops bones, haha. We decided to pass on the sweets and went with a liquid dessert, David Nicholson reserve. If you are on the fence about stopping in, wait now more. Coming from DC as a chef, bartender and foodie snob and I can tell you after 9 yrs in Ohio, this is the best meal and dining experience I have had to date. Thanks again and we will see you soon!!
Excellent food and service.
We dined there for the first time recently. We sat at the chefs bar, giving you a full view of all the kitchen action on the other side of the window. Service was prompt and friendly, food arrived hot and fresh. The atmosphere is hot and noisey, making it harder to hold a conversation.We were there with a carnivore friend who really enjoyed the lamb belly meatballs with a side of brussel sprouts. Being vegetarian, we hoped they would have more dining options than were available. The pumpkin lasagna on the menu was not available, but they did have a beet risotto on special (which was just ok). In addition we also ordered a side of brussel sprouts and the crembroule cheesecake which were tasty.Understandably their name says it all, and we sort of expected that. We just wish there were more options available, even after speaking with our waitress about our dietary needs.
Laid back resto with great cocktails and superb food!
Hook & Hoof offers big city cuisine in a small town atmosphere. My husband and I enjoyed date night dinner here. We sat in front of the kitchen window, it was amazing to watch the chiefs interact with my husband while cook. They seemed to be very interested if we liked our meal. I had the shortrib stuffed shells they were amazing. My husband had the scallops, they must have been delicious he wouldnt let me try them.If you are looking for a unique place to go to dinner and dont want to drive to the big city, I recommend you go here.
Wonderful ambiance, great service and unique, flavorful menu options.
What a joy to dine at this brand new eatery! A friend happened to notice it while shopping on Vine Street so we made reservations that night. One word...WOW!!! The poached pear salad was lovely with a light champagne vinaigrette. We followed that with the braised beef cheek toast...which was heavenly! We shared the salmon which was cooked perfectly, served over a farrow stew and the carmelized scallops with black truffle rissoto. Both were out of this world. Cant wait to go back to try the pomme frittes with maple bacon aioli (nothing wrong with that!). Congratulations to Hunter & Chaz on creating something very special! This is my new favorite : )
One of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The elk is to die for!
Food was great service was great, avg. Price for what you get.
Great food, not amazing. Expected better service for the price.
Had another delicious meal at Hook and Hoof. The chef is attentive to flavor and presentation. The Dirty Ceasar salad is an inventive twist to a standard and the salmon with farro had great flavor. Kim provided great attentive service.
LOVE the cocktail menu, great selection of whiskey!
Mussels and Clams Appetizer = OUTSTANDING...Mahi-Mahi = AWESOME...Horseradish Mashed Potatoes = YUMMMM !
Great drinks and food great service from everyone especially Sarah
Food was very good and was served hot!
Fabulous food and service!
Amazing food! Unique!
A terrific place to go with family and friends
Food is very good, atmosphere is very nice, service was very good
Great atmosphere and delicious crafted cocktails!!
Excellent food, drink menu. A tad bit expensive, though.
Very loud but comfortable, attractive interior
Amazing food and drink. Staff are top notch.
Burger was really good!
Super service above and beyond people. The servers and Bar make this place so special !!!
Food was amazing, atmosphere was great
THE best restaurant in Willoughby, no matter how expensive.
Great food, service and atmosphere.
Food and service were both great
Food is amazing!
Best food and whiskey in Willoughby
Here has good meals and kind waiters
Incredible menu and Bourbon list!
Great!!! One of the best in the city, hands down.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-10I have been there twice now. Service is excellent. Cocktails strong and interesting. Food outstanding. Terrific atmosphere. I will be back.
Review №2
2022-07-03Great service and atmosphere and thats about all. The porkbelly was overly salted, to the point there was no pork taste. My gf got the halibut, which she likes but the polenta was just ok. The 14 ounce ribeye was cooked perfectly but, once again, overly salted. Not heading back.
Review №3
2021-10-04Was looking for a new place to try for dinner with my brother and stumbled across Hook and Hoof online. Never thought I would try one of the best steaks I’ve ever had that night! I got the daily steak special, it was cooked and seasoned to perfection. Absolutely amazing food and drinks and a great ambiance as well. All the ingredients are fresh and change regularly depending on what is local and fresh, this is normally the sign of an amazing restaurant. However the service was only okay, make sure to set a reservation before you go as it was reservation only except for the bar. The hostess seemed kinda clueless about whether we could be sat at the bar or not without a reservation, besides this hiccup it was a great experience I would gladly have dinner here again!
Review №4
2021-12-05Another great place to have in Willoughby! Be prepared for slow service, especially if its just the bartender taking care of the bar and the tables around the bar (2nd time weve experienced that; maybe its standard), but the food will make you forget that aggrevation. We had the shrimp & grits and the tomahawk pork chop. Both were as good as weve had anywhere, including down south for the S&G!
Review №5
2021-09-17Let me start out by saying I never would have dreamed Id get the best shrimp and grits Ive ever eaten in Willoughby, OH... But thats exactly what happened. I have a hard and fast shrimp and grits rule. If its on the menu, Im getting it. I cant help myself.The shrimps they use are closer to lobsters. Theyre seriously massive. The red sauce was perfectly applied and obviously the grits were cooked to perfection.Remember, Ive eaten this entree in restaurants around the country and this was the best Ive ever had. 🤷♂️Ambience = Perfect. The lighting, the decor, the music. Everything was just right.The bourbon selection is as good as youll find outside of Kentucky.Our server Sarah was friendly, attentive, not overbearing, and just who we needed.Hopefully I get to keep working with the customer based in this area as Id like to experience all of it again.
Review №6
2022-03-06Absolutely loved it. Delicious. Best meal, steak melted in your mouth.
Review №7
2022-04-28Amazing experience here, the food is so well prepared. If you dont like rare to medium rare steak I wouldnt suggest it. Personally, I usually order my steak at a medium, but the steak here was such a great cut filled with flavor I didnt even care. My 7 year old daughter loved the food here as well and its usually very hard to get her to eat her protein haha. I can only assume that everything on the menu is amazing because the other menu items we had were great. Definitely a hidden gem that Im glad we found. Highly reccomend, the service was amazing too.
Review №8
2021-08-02Came here on a whim and so glad we did. Food was delicious from the drinks to the dessert!! If the dessert we got was on the menu all the time I would drive the hour just for it!
Review №9
2022-05-17I had dinner here several times before the pandemic: I found it delicious. I came back for the first time recently I think the quality declined a bit. I still consider this a very good restaurant (especially for the freshness of the ingredients), and both staff and location are very nice
Review №10
2022-02-02My wife and I came to dinner on a Tuesday evening. We ordered a bottle of wine from the Bordeaux region, reasonably priced. Excellent bottle. Our appetizer was the clams and mussels served with bread for dipping. Exquisite flavors. My wife had the pork chop and I had the stroganoff shell stuffed short rib . We finished with tiramisu cheesecake- unbelievably delicious. Highly enjoyable meal.