One Eleven Bistro
| Address: | 2736 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256, USA |
| Phone: | +1 330-952-1122 |
| Site: | 111bistro.com |
| Rating: | 4.4 |
| Working: | Closed 4–9PM 4–9PM 4–9PM 4–11PM 4–11PM 10AM–2PM |
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Patrick VanDeusen
So this is going to be quite a lengthy review, and honestly Im not the type that gives negative feedback, but I was expecting so much more. I go here for Sunday brunch and OMG I cant say enough positive things about that, but this was the Valentines dinner that I paid $75 for. It was a 3 course meal that included an appetizer, main course, and a dessert. I started with the appetizer which I got the Duck Quesadilla and my lovely wife got the Dates stuffed with Chorizo and wrapped in bacon. Mind you this was a VERY busy Friday night @ 7:30pm, but I dont see why that would be an excuse to serve less then edible food. The Duck quesadilla was stuffed with a par boiled bean that had zero flavor and took away the amazing taste of the duck, highly disappointing. The chorizo stuffed dates were mushy and we were only able to eat 1 without losing our appetite for it. I decided to order another appetizer in hopes for something better so I ordered the Ahi Tuna Poke, which I absolutely LOVE!! Unfortunately this time around it was absolutely drenched in balsamic soy dressing that was extremely over powered with salt, I was only able to take 3 bites before gulping down a glass of water (they did refund me for this appetizer). Now for the main course both my wife and I got the seafood cavatapi, which came with a white wine reduction sauce. We were both very excited for this dish for we are both seafood lovers. Once we took our first bite, again, highly disappointed and underwhelmed, at this point we think that it was just to busy for them to serve well made food. My wife was only able to eat a few bites before the flavor just became to much to keep eating, I ate the whole thing because at this point Im starving. I was expecting a beautiful white wine reduction butter cream sauce, and it was as if they poured white wine and butter on it and it just sat there on the bottom of the plate. My wife at this point has given up on eating and Im still sitting there fairly hungry, so they package up her dessert (a cheesecake), and served me my Smores Whoopie Pie. I dug into that I quickly found out that dessert is definitely not their strong suit at all, it was extremely bland, no flavor and honestly ate like they just pulled it out of the freezer and dressed up the plate and served it. Took two bites of that and again, pushed it off to the side. The server was unbelievably patient with me as I sat there and spoke my mind, and her service level was amazing. I got the check and they still wanted their $75 which I painfully paid for and honestly felt as if they owed me a huge apology for what they served me. I will never be returning here for dinner, but their brunch I will adore for life. Just to add, my wife tried her cheesecake today and said that it was also bland and very disappointing. Oh, and one last thing, they said that with every dinner you get a bottle of their house wine, which is one of two choices, dry white, or dry red....which I didnt want either, ended up leaving an almost full bottle of wine behind due to the cheap "house wine" they decided to include. I figured they are just trying to get rid of their crappy wine they accidentally bought. For $75, I ate a meal that tasted like they spent $20 to throw together at a dinner table, at their moms house, and hoping for the best. I wish I wouldve asked for my money back, but I just didnt have it in me, I felt like a big enough d**k sitting there criticizing everything.
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Suzzette Shepherd
Had their brunch today which Ive had before and I wouldve recommended this restaurant all day but today I was having their 111 breakfast and as I sliced my eggs and had a bite of my bacon she asked if we needed pepper, salt, ketchup or jelly for my english muffin. Which of course I needed all of her recommendations for its breakfast I was having, so she bring me what was sauce you but on buffalo wings, I say this is not ketchup and she says that owner refuses to bring Heinz ketchup into his restaurant. I was thinking well theres also Hunts but whatever it wasnt her fault. So I butter my english muffin and load my folk with eggs and begin to put it in my mouth when I notice and long black discussing hair mixed in my food, I almost threw up right then & there but I had to remember the rest of my family was eating. So she came over & I told her what I found and she said thats weird because all of our cooks have short hair. I look at her with shoulder-length hair and rolled my eyes as she took the plate away. So I will no longer be going to this restaurant until the wait staff pulls their hair back or up & they get real ketchup. 1/10/2016
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steve eich
Started out great with shrimp appetizer, entree was average but dessert (flourless chocolate cake and coffee ice cream) was weak at best.. Cake did not have a good taste, did not blow your mind. Ice cream was OK. Started out so good but finished on a bad note. Will try one more time to try and redeem them but it they dont step up their dessert menu they are gonna send customers home disappointed.
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Mark Langworthy
Best selection of tap beers in the county! Great wine selection too! They must have a sommelier or wine person that knows what theyre doing. The food here is always excellent and the menu changes periodically with specials that are well thought out and delicious! Casual atmosphere but suitable for dress up night too! Love it!
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Frank Masek
A nice little hidden gem; much larger inside than we expected. Great cocktails with solid pours, and the service was excellent. We just got salads and small plates, but they were portioned nicely and tasted amazing. We got the chicken and waffles and pork belly. Well be back to this gem!
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Rachel Bordwell
Amazing food...the Duck two ways was superb. Service was also high quality. We eat at many establishments like this and are usually a little disappointed..this place however had homemade creative meals. A little pricey, but worth every penny!
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Joe Race
Food is amazing - chef is great! Anthony who oversees the bar is extremely knowledgeable with wine and cocktails. The atmosphere is upbeat and energetic. Exactly what Medina needs and cannot believe we have this in our neighborhood.
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Tracey Carroll
The menu changes seasonally and the food is absolutely amazing. And the service? Chances are, if you go back more than twice youll be remembered - kinda like having your own restaurant version of "Cheers ".
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Kasha Brackett
Food is fantastic. Inside feels a bit loud, wish they had better outside seating option. At least they have something. With it for the quality food. Think theyd do better with a different location.
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Aunna Natcher
Went to a beer and food pairing tonight. Anthony did an amazing job pairing the food with the new belgium beers. Everything was delicious! Will definitely recommend this restaurant to my friends!
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Luke Young
Some of the best foodI have ever had. Love how much they change up their menu; everytime i visit it feels like i get to try something new and delicious. Awesome beer selection too!
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Nick Cianchetti
The food here is fantastic! I dont know anywhere around that I can go to get a menu this unique. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great night out!
