I truly enjoyed this restaurant, the food, the service, the ambiance. The onion soup was simply terrific. Who was the chef and where has he gone?

We visited Alex's before a theatre production, and it started out as a great evening. The soups were wonderful. When my entree arrived, I ordered the seafood pasta, after a few bites realized that there was something off about the shrimp. The waitress noticed I...More

I have been planning to go to this restaurant in the Playhouse Square area and was shocked to read online today that they have closed! Seems they did not have a written lease (!) and the landlord wanted the space for someone else. Hope the...More

Our group of 8 had dinner reservations at 5:00PM before 7:30 PM play. Restaurant is very close to Cleveland Theater District. Food, service was good.

We've been to Alex's three times and have been happy each time. Decent menu and wine list. This place is so convenient when going to the theatre. Less pricey than Cowell and Hubbard. Reasonable service.

Arrived for early dinner before a show. They could not find our reservation, they were able to pull together some tables quickly. Our group ordered soups, appetizers and salads. 2 bowls of soup were cold. The other food was good.

A great find for a before theater dinner. Waiter recognized that our two couple group had just over an hour to eat before a play. We had drinks and a meal with a few extra minutes to grab a drink to take into theater. The...More

With a convenient location for theatergoers, Alex Bistro and Bar has the potential to really do great business. Problem is, months after opening, they seem to have not yet perfected their act. The atmosphere is perfectly average, nothing too fancy, but nothing to write home...More

My friend and I eat downtown when we have a play at Playhouse Square. We 'stumbled' upon Alex's Bistro and Bar quite by accident. We were very pleased with the menu choices, staff, and our dinner selections. We returned with our spouses on a Saturday...More

Do not eat here!!!! Service is slow !!! The servers at least tried and were appologetic which is more than I can say for the Owner Alex !!! HE WAS RUDE !!!! Despite the fact we called ahead the night before....and explained we were going...More