Business Description from the Web
Flying Fig in Cleveland is a three star American restaurant. This restaurant is mildly expensive. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere.
A dedication to terrific food is the hallmark of this hip, intimate restaurant managed by chef /owner Karen Small. Basing her menu on fresh, seasonal offerings, Small courts diners with earthy, delicate combinations of ingredients that rely on techniques from Asia, America and Europe. A basket of savory breads initiates diners into the quality of the Fig's cuisine. Grilled veal tenderloin,...
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Posted by 10best
on October 22, 2008
Located in Ohio City, this small yet elegant eatery is a perennial favorite for both romantic and corporate folks. The interiors at Flying Fig is noteworthy but its mainly the creative food delights that keeps the crowds satisfied. Refreshing drinks and courteous service contribute to creating a relaxed atmosphere. Come to unwind after work or bring close pals to sip on a drink or two. This is...
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Tips About This Business
Regular wine dinners pair three-course nibbles with vibrant vintages (for around $50); your server has details.
Street parking is only a rumor on weekends, so use the Fig's doorstop valet service. A fenced-in lot on Market Avenue offers reduced parking rates after 3 pm.
The outdoor patio, overlooking neighboring brewpubs, art galleries and coffeehouses, provides people-watching supreme.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Brief Earth-toned elegance sets the tone in this Ohio City dining favorite, but the draw is chef and owner Karen Small's menu, a marriage of regional flavors and personal panache. Food lovers will flip for the spring roll and dumplings appetizer, or the cherry-reduction seared duck with sweet potato puree. Just plain lovers should request a quiet table-- decibel levels spike late,...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 07, 2004)
Cozy, hip, fun, subdued---all of these qualities come together at Flying Fig. The interior is done in muted grays and tans and accented with local art and plenty of votive candles. The staff is friendly and typically in no mood to hurry you along. All of these elements combine to create a restaurant that, though still hot, has moved beyond hot-new-thing status and evolved into a cool...
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Posted by gayot
on June 30, 2007
Other Reviews from the web
I lived in Cleveland, the Flying Fig would easily be my favorite restaurant. I fell in love with the herbed ricotta gnocchi... The pasta was firm but not too chewy, and was accented very well by fresh herbs and cheeses.
yummy, enjoyed this place so much
can't wait to return
excellent veggie dishes and wine selection
Pros
+ good food
Cons
- slow at start
Posted by chelsee2006
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 06, 2006)
Hands down Chef Small is the best chef in town. My favorite place to eat in Cleveland
You cannot go wrong
Posted by debeljak
on April 21, 2009, (Edited June 28, 2006)