fire food and drinkWonderful cuisineFire has a menu that is very different. I had the scallops and it was wonderful. We shared the mushroom salad which was also A+.6/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat eveningWe were in town from Pittsburgh for a little overnight getaway and were hoping to have an enjoyable dinner. fire fit the bill perfectly. Our waiter was top notch and although the food was a bit slow coming out, that was fine as we were "making a night of it." cocktails were lovely and the food was delicious. Highly recommended.6/8/2013 12:00:00 AMalways wonderfulWe have always has a great dining experience here and often celebrate special occasions here.6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMlovely mealOur waiter was attentive and helpful. The food was delicious although the portions were small. My guests stayed a long time and talked, and I appreciated the patience our waiter had. My classmates from reunion also ate at Fire and highly recommended the food.6/6/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful Food and ServiceThis was a special occasion which I didn't tell the server, but he treated us so well, interacted sociably, really added to the experience. Great food - amazing presentation. I'd highly recommend the duck confit!6/5/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have never had a bad mealWe have never had a bad meal at Fire----great food and atmosphere.6/4/2013 12:00:00 AMDoug Katz's FIRE is one ofDoug Katz's FIRE is one of my favorite places to meet a friend, go with a group or have a nice dinner out with my husband. Food is always great and never seem to grouse when special order with substitutions are asked for.6/2/2013 12:00:00 AMMust eat hereI have been here at least 10 times and the food has been outstanding every time. Highly recommend!!!!5/26/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the best meals we've hadWe started with the clay bread appetizer, which was unique and delicious. The complimentary bread and olive oil also went well with the Malbec our waiter recommended. We continued with the beet an chic pea salad, very refreshing, and the parsnip duck soup was tasty. Our pork hop was perfectly charred and sweet almost like a glazed ham. We finished with Chai and the Fire Split, which was an amazing blend of caramel, banana, chocolate, and rich cream. The service was very impressive as well, as our waiter explained everything with expertise and the staff constantly replaced our silverware and refilled our glasses of water. This is definitely a great find and highly recommended. A+!5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMvery good, lovely timebeen here multiple times, very nice spot, and an asset to shaker square. Food was yummy, not outstanding fall over myself delicious, but very good. enjoyed the drinks, and banana split dessert was fantastic, I love the sugar on the bananas. The duck was a bit dry, but duck is a difficult dish to cook properly and our service was so great that it more than made up for it. I'd definitely go back again.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways superb!Fire is a favorite for my family and we are never disappointed. The service is always spot on - there when needed and not an interruption. Food is fantastic and thoughtfully prepared, the team (kitchen and wait staffs) takes pride in what they do and it definitely makes a difference. For a wonderful dining experience and a fine meal check out Fire, you will not be disappointed.5/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat PlaceWe love this place! The food is ALWAYS fabulous.....such innovation with fresh ingredients!5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMDelicious foodI have never been disappointed when dining at Fire. Doug Katz greets the guests as though they were guests in his home. A very nice touch.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMOur server was very efficient,Our server was very efficient, friendly and said yes to all our requests. The food was tasty and the atmosphere was just right for brunch on a beautiful sunday. The chef was making his way around the dining room when he noticed that my pasta sauce had become oily. He immediately sent it back to the kitchen for a new plate without me having to say anything.5/19/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Dining ExperienceExcellect Food, Service and beverages! An awesome celebration of my wifes birthday.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMthe flounder was excellentthe flounder was excellent and the pork chop, as always, was cooked to perfection. the staff was very accomodating in allowing us to combine our reservation with some friends and literaly brought over an extra table to turn a 4 into a six. the customer service and quality of food is a tribute to doug katz's vision and his exceptional leadership.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMGood EatsMy husband and I celebrated our anniversary at fire on Saturday night. We loved it. Our food was outstanding and the atmosphere couldn't have been better. The service was excellent. Overall, an experience we will look forward to repeating some time.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMReally enjoyed it and willReally enjoyed it and will go back. The burrata is amazing. Not as thrilled with our waiter as the food, he was a bit condescending, but other than that we had a great evening.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic ExperienceThis was our first time in Cleveland, and we found this restaurant on the internet. The food was inventive and delicious. There were six of us, and we all loved everything - which included apetizers, entrees, beer/wine, desserts, coffee/tea. I highly recommend this place. It seemed that we were getting special attention, even though the restaurant was very busy. Everything came in a reasonable time, but we never felt rushed. We would absolutely go again.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding as alwaysFire never fails... From the great service to the fresh locally grown cuisine. This is one of the top restaurants Cleveland has to offer. The food is delicious and cooked to perfection. The culinary team does an amazing job using locally grown ingredients.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMI can not say enough goodI can not say enough good things about Fire. One of my favorite restaurants anywhere. The menu is seasonal and always has great staple items and the specials are always off the charts. The atmosphere is great and the location is beautiful.......right on the very historic Shaker Square. HIGHLY recommend!!5/16/2013 12:00:00 AMPhenomenal Brunch!Have eaten at Fire for dinner but had heard rave reviews on the brunch. I requested going for Mother's Day but due to work came in the day prior. The service was a bit slow but the food was incredible! We started with the sticky buns for the table and sampled many entrees between everyone at the table. Everything was delicious and perfectly cooked. The drive out from Willoughby Hills was worth it and we will find another excuse to come again soon!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have been to Fire manyWe have been to Fire many times and always have an amazing night. The only reason I gave service 4 stars was because we were seated 30 min after our reservation. This has never happened and they gave us a round of drinks on the house which was very appreciative.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the best in Cleveland.One of the best in Cleveland. Doug Katz, the owner has set a great menu and atmosphere of service. In fact, he always comes over to say hello and check on things himself. Amazing.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMfire is red-hotWe've been coming here for several years, mainly for special occasions. When you have something to celebrate, this is the place. The food is routinely spectacular. The menu retains old favorites and regularly introduces novelties.
The tables are sufficiently close that you can easily converse with a happily – met friend, but far enough apart that you are not required to hear what you don't want to. Chef Katz is a benign ubiquitous presence. Servers are knowledgeable, friendly, prompt and informative. They seem authentically to enjoy themselves. You will have a good time, and you will return.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, warm atmosphere,Great food, warm atmosphere, management cares and wants to find our how you like your service, food, etc.
Owner chef takes the time to visit each table and if you have a food question will answer with recommendation of what would be best for your taste, likes and dislikes. This is outstanding.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMSend off for good friends.I've eaten at Fire several times and have always enjoyed it. However, this was the best meal I've ever had there. The beet and chick pea salad was great. The swordfish was wonderful. Everyone in our group of 11 enjoyed their meal!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful as alwaysAnother super brunch at fire. Beet radish salad was amazing. Burger selfish.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMFire on fire!Was looking for a great local restaurant while visiting Cleveland Heights with my family. Fire was highly recommended to me by a friend. Saturday night at 7:30. We were seated promptly and had a knowledgeable and personable waiter. Claybread and warm olives made for excellent appetizers. I had crispy duck confit (the ducky was just ducky!) and my dining companions enjoyed the maryland blue crab and farfalle and ribeye steak. For dessert it was the fire split - fudge brownie, salted caramel ice cream and brûléed banana. I would call it a divine experience. Chef Douglas Katz came by the table and I hope we expressed how much we loved everything! The inside space is not huge, so be sure to make a reservation!5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Food/Good SelectionThe menu has a lot to offer and the portions are very generous. The wait staff was helpful with their recommendations. We would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a nice dinner out.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic Sunday brunch. WeFantastic Sunday brunch. We had the french toast, bacon, potatoes, and duck confit. Service was excellent and the food was excellent.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMThis visit was my first timeThis visit was my first time dining at Fire (for brunch), and I was very impressed. Would like to visit again for dinner.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMWas much better than expected.Was much better than expected. Had a lovely Brunch. Gin and OJ speciality cocktail was supurb especially for a Non-Gin Drinker. It just sounded wonderful. Stick bun was excellent. Lots of house made caramel and extra buttery dough. Wife had their version of Eggs Benedict and was top notch. I had pork stuffed crepes - again was done with culinary "LOVE" The crhf/owner even stopped at the table to see how everything was. Nice touch. Will be back to see how dinner is.4/28/2013 12:00:00 AMIn a word excellent BeenIn a word excellent
Been twice before was just good this time spot on
Caesar salad great tandoor prk chop sooooooo good4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMWe celebrated our 40th anniversaryWe celebrated our 40th anniversary at Fire and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Several managers stopped over with congratulations and our desserts had a special touch to commemorate the occasion. My husband's Lollo Rosso salad was extra delicious as was the mixed berry crisp for dessert. The presentation of every course was outstanding making the evening even more magical. The special "no-oil vegan" dish made my evening! The entree was creative, yummy and presented with exceptional flair. We look forward to returning for our next celebration!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMA great place to meet friendsA great place to meet friends and have an elegant meal.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMThird time getting brunchThird time getting brunch at Fire and will continue to go back. More options than most brunch menus with a nice combination of breakfast/lunch faire. Special requests or substitutions were easily accomodated. Would have preferred a slightly more attentive server since we had to flag him down for more coffee and water, but overall we had a pleasant dining experience.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went to celebrate our anniversarWe went to celebrate our anniversary. We had an outstanding meal. Through appetizer, salads, and entrees, we were commenting on the outstanding flavors. We came early because we were going to the theater. As the tables filled, there were many other couples, family groups, groups of friends and all seemed to enjoy good service and to be having fun. I highly recommend Fire for the outstanding food, good service and pleasant atmosphere.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of our favorite restaurants.One of our favorite restaurants. Consistent, great staff, a true go-to restaurant.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat experience - as alwaysfire never disappoints, and tonight was no exception. The scallops were excellent, the pork chop incredible. Another person in our party (an avowed carnivore) described his cheeseburger as the "best meat-eating expereince" he's ever had!4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMFrom the moment we walkedFrom the moment we walked in the door until the second the door closed as we left, our evening was one pleasure after another. The interior is charming and open. The smells wafting from the open kitchen set our mouths watering. Wait staff is friendly and attentive without hovering. The food.....each bite was bliss. We will be back again...and again...and again.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is our second visit toThis is our second visit to Fire. I had the steak special and my wife had the fish special. Both were very good. They have a good wine list.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMWe came for our 11th anniversary,We came for our 11th anniversary, and had brunch. The food was amazing, service was attentive. The chef was really friendly and greeted customers. Great experience overall. Would love to come for dinner, but it is expensive, and can only afford dining on a special occasion.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic BrunchHad a fantastic brunch! We started off with the famous sticky bun which we shared, then an egg sandwich and fire eggs benedict. Egg sandwich was huge but my friend had no problem finishing it off including the home fries that came with. My benedict was perfect in propotion and the side of greens were also nice.
Our server were attentive and friendly. Over all great place! Will be going again.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWent for brunch and I gotWent for brunch and I got the veggie (and burrata cheese) frittata which was great and came with a mini salad. My mom got the lemon soufflé pancakes with a blueberry and they were might and refreshing. Not your typical heavy greasy brunch. Definitely going back soon to try some of the other great sounding items.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMDessert at Fire... Delicious!!For the first time ever we visited Fire for dessert & after dinner drinks only. It wasn't easy forgoing the AMAZING pork chop!! Our table tried four desserts... the popcorn sundae, Fire split, apple tart & ginger creme brulee. The popcorn sundae has homemade ice cream that tastes like popcorn. The Fire split has bruleed bananas and a rich chocolate brownie. The apple tart has delicious apples and a rich flaky crust. The creme brulee is full of amazing ginger flavor with a homemade milano cookie on top. Needless to say, it was impossible to pick a favorite!!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMI had the duck & it was theI had the duck & it was the best meal I've had in a restaurant in ages- everything was great. Can't wait to go back for a repeat!4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMFire is always good. TheirFire is always good. Their tandoori pork chop is one of my favorite dishes.
The service is consistently good, the menu could use a little more variety but I have never had anything that was not done very well.
Doug, the chef, is great as well.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Brunch on a Sunday AfternoonFire is always a great choice. The menu is creative, upscale and delicious. I've enjoyed everything I had from shrimp fried rice, to pasta. It's a great place to eat with friends. We go for brunch and there are always families and friends - not necessarily a place to hang by yourself (which I do often).3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful local restaurantWonderful local restaurant where we've eaten many times but our first time for brunch. From the cinnamon sugar bread to the tasty cod special, we can always rely that fire does it right, does it well, does it with panache. Love this place!3/31/2013 12:00:00 AM