With so many restaurant options in the area, it can be difficult to decide on a place for dinner. So why not let Brecksville Patch do the work for you? This week's Bites Nearby pick is just a short drive out of the city into Valley View.
Cuisine: Italian/American
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Drinks: In addition to concoctions like the Blood Orange Bellini, the Amaretto Pear Martini and the Pomegranate Cooler, Lockkeepers has an extensive collection of red and white wines.
Appetizers: Guests can choose from dishes like fried formaggio ($5.95), tuna tartaro ($10.95), stuffed pepper ($6.95), sautéed mussels ($8.95) and Lockkeepers Calamari ($9.95).
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Entrees: The meal choices include cavatelli arrabiata ($14.95), frutti de mare ($22.95), lasagna ($15.95), center cut filet mignon ($28.95) and a rack of lamb ($29.95).
Desserts: There's a variety, from carrot cake to tiramisu to seasonal fruit cobbler to house-made gelato and sorbeto.
Service: Sit down
Reservations: Accepted; Recommended for dinner.
Address: 8001 Rockside Road Valley View, OH 44125
Hours of Operation: From 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays; from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays
Cost: $$$ (on a scale of 1 to 5)
In a nutshell: This popular, upscale eatery located on the banks of the Cuyahoga River in Valley View may not have revolutionized the concept of fine dining but it certainly epitomizes it.
In terms of its food, Lockkeepers' mostly Italian menu features a variety of homemade pastas, steaks and seafood that will satisfy your appetite without putting too much of a strain on your wallet. The lasagna, for example, is a delicious melange of cheese, pasta and sauce meant for one, but it could probably feed another person without much effort. Bringing everything full circle is Lockkeepers' top-notch service. The staff made an effort to make sure my visit was a memorable one.