Restaurants in Mentor/Lake County

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Ballantine

4113 Erie St., Willoughby Mentor/Lake County

440-942-5151

Contemporary, Menu

A laid-back vibe, a killer bar, and an ambitious kitchen cooking up everything from burgers to braised lamb make this friendly East Side gastropub a worthwhile find.
Bass Lake Taverne

426 South St., Chardon Mentor/Lake County

440-285-3100

American

Casual, cozy, and with a splendid secluded patio for warm-weather dining, this upscale tavern offers everything from burgers and ribs to filet mignon and veal medallions. The surrounding countryside is charming, and getting there on the winding Geauga County roads is almost half the fun.
The Cabin

28810 Lake Shore Blvd., Willowick Mentor/Lake County

440-943-5195

American

True to its name, the Cabin looks like a cabin inside and out. Lounge acts play in the bar, where couples cut a rug after the dinner crowd thins out.
Corks Wine Bar

4084 Erie St., Willoughby Mentor/Lake County

440-918-WINE

Wine/Martini Bar, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

Snug and friendly, Corks Wine Bar is a delightful spot to savor favorite wines, develop new passions and have a good time doing it. The impressively long wine list includes both well-known boutique bottlings and esoteric, hard-to-find items, and the classic hors d'oeuvres, such as pâtés, cheeses and warm baguettes, complement everything from a French Vouvray to a Tuscan Chianti.
Jalapeño Loco

7289 Mentor Ave. Mentor/Lake County

440-918-1503

Mexican

Standard fare like burritos, chimichangas and tacos gets an unexpected dollop of grace from the use of top-notch ingredients and attentive preparation at this casual, independently owned Mexican restaurant.
Molinari's

8900 Mentor Ave. Mentor/Lake County

440-974-2750

Contemporary, Menu

Strip-plaza setting notwithstanding, this handsome bistro has grown into Mentor's "go-to" spot for casually upscale dining, with an eclectic menu that ranges from Kobe burgers and signature crab cakes to pastas and parmigianas. For those who like lighter fare, a selection of stone-oven-baked pizzas fill the bill; for those who like drinking, the on-site wine shop provides 700 or so choices by the bottle, priced at retail plus a $5 corking fee.
Noosa Bistro

7418 Mentor Ave. Mentor/Lake County

440-953-1088

Contemporary, Menu

When it comes to value, this neighborhood bistro delivers, with a well-crafted array of contemporary preparations — think dishes like sautéed mango shrimp or pan-seared duck breast with strawberry vinaigrette — at moderate prices. Smart selection of martinis and wine.
Olivor Twist

4061 Erie St., Willoughby Mentor/Lake County

440-946-0900

American

An extensive collection of well-priced cocktails and wine is the major draw at this good-looking martini bar. But when the kitchen’s on its game, the concise menu of modern American and Mediterranean fare earns its props too.
Pickle Bill's Lobster House

101 River St., Grand River Mentor/Lake County

440-352-6343

Seafood, Menu
Sussex Seafood & Grille

29280 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe Mentor/Lake County

440-943-2002

Seafood, Menu

Close your eyes, and you can almost hear the roar of the surf from your seat inside this Florida-style seafood house, an East Side institution, where the crabcakes are sweet and crunchy, and the puffy-battered scrod and scallops seem lighter than an Atlantic breeze. Beer and wine; small selection of liquor.

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Thai Orchid

7329 Mentor Ave. Mentor/Lake County

440-942-6752

Thai, Menu

The delicate scents of cilantro, lime, basil, and coconut milk waft up from the food at Thai Orchid like fine gastronomic perfume. Nothing is too spicy, but almost everything is delightfully aromatic and attentively prepared, from a pleasant pad Thai to a can’t-wait-to-get-more homemade coconut ice cream.
Willoughby Brewing Company

4057 Erie St., Willoughby Mentor/Lake County

440-975-0202

American, Menu

Billed as "Lake County's First Brewery Since Prohibition," this former rail-car repair depot boasts a fine raspberry brew and regular gigs by Cleveland blues and swing luminaries.