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Sarita Patio - sarita a restaurant, Lakewood, OH

sarita a restaurant

4.8
4.8
1787 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Welcome to Sarita, where we are slightly obsessed with serving good food among friends and family. Our focus is on healthy, new American cuisine – a celebration of all our backgrounds and roots. The best of the best eats if you will. Lighter dishes with natural reductions, a lot of vinaigrettes, less cream, less butter — but unbelievable flavors. This is what you can expect if you choose to dine with us. And we hope you will. The name Sarita is a nod to Chef Anthony Romano’s mentor, plus the name of a song by the New Orleans band, The Subdudes, one of the chef’s favorites. The restaurant is owned by executive chef Romano. His approach to Sarita is fairly simple: to create a space that’s a reflection of his kind of place.relaxing, fun and celebrate life in the company of friends and family with good food and a great cocktail in hand.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (216) 226-5200

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Anthony Romano

  • Private party contact

    Halli - General Manager: (216) 226-5200

  • Neighborhood

    Lakewood

  • Cross street

    Belle

  • Parking details

    Public Parking next to restaurant. Street Parking. Citizens Bank across the street (no overnight parking or you will be towed from their lot)

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bourbon Dinner

    $95.00 per person

    Apr 17, 2023 only
    Bourbon Dinner
  • Fathers day bourbon dinner

    $95.00 per person

    Jun 18, 2023 only
    Fathers day bourbon dinner featuring Maker's mark

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What 1,787 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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    Best Value

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    American

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    Best Overall

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

  • Cleveland

    Best Value

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  1. TimD

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We have dined twice before at Sarita so were excited to reserve again for our anniversary dinner. Unfortunately, our experience this time was not as enjoyable as the first two times, mostly due to subpar service. We waited about 10 minutes before our server arrived at our table to take drink orders. We ordered bread service with our first course but it didn't arrive until after we had already finished that course. It took almost 45 minutes after that for our second course to arrive. The food was fine but not as good as the last two visits (one dinner was under-seasoned, the other over-seasoned). Sarita always has many specials, which is great, but one suggestion would be to place them on a white or chalk board as it's hard to remember all of them when they are just stated by the server.
  2. MartinR

    Cleveland

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love Sarita! Food was terrific and Greg took great care of us. We drive from Mentor because it is so good and we have nothing comparable. Only chains in Mentor.
  3. KaraG

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sarita never disappoints. The specials were sooo good!
  4. lindsayj

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Loud group at bar made the high top table almost impossible to have a conversation.
  5. Wadie

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The food tasted weird and did not look or smelled good
  6. GinaP

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best happy hour! Best food. Extensive menu. Extensive specials. The ostrich was TO DIE FOR! The octopus was perfect. Sevvy was an outstanding servers. Cocktails were top notch. They don't miss a beat. It's our new fave place and we intend to become regulars.
  7. NeilW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The appetizers, main course, and desserts were all fantastic! And our waitress as great as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone. I’ve already been telling my clients.
  8. JuliaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a nice surprise this restaurant was! It was an anniversary dinner and reserved a table for two, changed it to 4 last minute. They accommodated us, as I surprised my husband by asking my daughter/boyfriend to join us. Great service! Great, unique fun food!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently one of the best restaurants in the Cleveland area.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Overall we had a great time and we would definitely be back! We had some small criticisms but mainly the noise and the service a little bit. We would have liked more attentive service but still when our waiter came he was great at taking care of us. The food was stellar. The cornbread and Brie appetizers were sooo good! We also got the special pasta bolognese, the vodka pasta, the halibut. Overall we had a really good time and would recommend if you don’t mind noise.
  11. CrateLady1diner

    Cleveland

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Sarita is one of the best restaurants on the Cleveland west side. The specials are always very creative with The excellent chef at Sarita. Our food was excellent. Our server was great, very pleasant and efficient despite the fact that he was hopping to keep all his tables served well. We have eaten at Sarita for many years and will continue to do so.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pleasant atmosphere for pizza Friday!
  13. LovedIt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Many great food options. What we ordered was delicious. Server was outstanding. They don't need to play music would be my only criticism.
  14. BillP

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is always a great experience. One suggestion- I frequently bring clients here from Europe. A written list and description of each of the specials would be useful for non native English speakers.
  15. Foodiegirl67

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Food was amazing as always. Mussels appetizer could have had a few more mussels in it. I’ve always had wonderful service but our waiter on this particular date was not very friendly or attentive.
  16. daniels

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything was delicious. Service was fantastic.
  17. LindoM

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience. Service and food were top notch!
  18. UrsulaO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely amazing. Good food and great service! I had the hot chicken meal and literally everything was so good and surpassed my expectations. The corn bread is the winner
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Ordered featured entree of scallops, most of scallops were burned, unfortunate for the $46.00 price. Half of our party promptly received drinks, others had to ask twice where the drink order was.
  20. Doubledegree

    Cleveland

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as always. Specials add to a wonderful regular menu. Wait staff always so efficient and engaging. Never anything but great
  21. SusanR

    New York Area

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Swordfish special was delish. Char grilled flavor and yet moist on the inside. Wonderful. Highly recommend.
  22. AnnaS

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was absolutely wonderful offering us knowledgeable recommendations, prompt service, and friendliness. The food for each of us was wonderful and very different from what you find elsewhere.
  23. AlistairS

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Don't spend too much time looking at the menu, you'll probably want to order something from the extensive list of specials. Visited this place twice now and both experiences were immaculate. Excellent and imaginative food choices, very well prepared and presented. Perfect for a date night.
  24. MichelleF

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as always. This is our favorite place to celebrate
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great time, great food.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The oysters and goat cheese aranciata were quite good. The burger was decent, overcooked from medium that was ordered and the patty seemed to have been a pre-formed frozen burger. That being said the overall taste was good. The penne alla vodka was ok, but somehow had a burnt taste to them. The drinks were good. The place is loud.
  27. JessicaJ

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went with a party of 4, all ordered apps, salads, entrees and desserts, everything was delicious! Waiter was helpful and friendly.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took friends here before a show. Wonderful service and the food was spectacular! Always love the lengthy list of specials! Something for everyone.
  29. Allie

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so delicious! They have SO many specials each night! Will definitely be going back! Only captured the desserts but enjoyed everything!
  30. food4thought

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Consistently excellent. Ambiance, food, and service has never failed.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Despite being a very busy Valentine’s Day, the staff was on top of their game. They took the time to treat my wife’s birthday as a special occasion. The food was excellent (and the specials list was overwhelmingly long!) as were their house cocktails. We will definitely return.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbelievable food. The specials are always so flavorful and abundant. Incredible service with a very calming and relaxing environment. Again, the good in unreal!!! 5 out of 5 all around.
  33. AmberG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sarita never disappoints! The service is perfect. There are a lot of specials, so be prepared to pay close attention. Try the seared ostrich! It's so good! This is a perfect date spot with lovely ambiance. I had the Lobster Diablo fettuccine dish, and it's the best thing I've had out in a long time! My boyfriend had ahi tuna and loved it. It was served with risotto and asparagus. I can't say enough good things about Sarita!
  34. PastaLady

    Cleveland

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Justin was fabulous. Food was spectacular. Salads were fresh and plentiful. Had the scallops special. Delicious with mushroom risotto. Wish we’d had room for dessert!
  35. Jenn

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our server, Max, was fantastic - aside from the table next to us being a bit too close - it was a great experience. We will definitely be back.
  36. JeffK

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and great food with many specials each night
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was another incredible experience at Sarita last evening. We had our table ready (in a cozy and private spot) and the ambience was comfortable and nice. Wednesday nights are 40% off of Wine bottles (up to $100) so we ordered a nice bottle of Italian wine and started off with their famous Corn Bread! It was fantastic as usual! Then we had the specials (I had the appetizer portion mushroom pirogies and my husband had the corn crusted halibut. Both dishes were amazing. Our friends also were thrilled with their entrees. The total bill was around $200, so we all felt that the price was reasonable considering the food and beverage quality! Our friends are from the East side and were impressed enough with the whole dining experience that they said they would plan to visit Sarita again!
  38. Louise

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Polite staff. Our group enjoyed our food. A little noisy.
  39. bonniep

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food, fantastic service and can't wait to go back
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every experience at Sarita is an amazing one. Our waiter, Michael is top notch, his attention to detail is superb. The food is always of high caliber, the chef is absolutely amazing with his specials. We cannot recommend this restaurant enough, but we’d like to keep it a secret so we can always get a reservation.❤️

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

sarita a restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. sarita a restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 226-5200.

sarita a restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1787 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 28 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for sarita a restaurant

14523 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Belle

  • Neighborhood

    Lakewood

  • Hours of operation

    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Parking next to restaurant. Street Parking. Citizens Bank across the street (no overnight parking or you will be towed from their lot)

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Anthony Romano

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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