Fourk - Mentor

I saw a review before I said the food was overpriced and there is no good choice. It is not the cheesecake factory with a 15-page menu, but the burger, at $10 is more than a good reason to check the place. The menu options are interesting tasty and, in case of the $10 burger or $11 fish sandwich, quite plentiful. Entrances are a little on the expensive side, bit they are not just meat and two Veg combos. If you ever hesitate to try a Monday or Tuesday evening where there are usually very little waiting and give it a try. The decor is comfortable and tasteful. The beer selection is quite wide and also interesting cocktails on the menu.

We had a reservation. First person arrived and was waiting at bar. Second person arrived and they went to check in. It was over 10 minutes until someone came and seated us. Waitress was only one on floor and again, over 10 minutes when she came by to say she would be right with us after checking other party out. After 15 minutes wait barmaid came and took Oder. She took over waiting on us rest of evening. Again when other 2 joined us long wait to place drink order so we placed food order at same time. Good finally arrived and was good. We came back after not coming since Fourks opening where we experienced the same issues. Reason we came back was someone gave gift card. Owners or managers were seen walking back and forth from kitchen area to office but at no time did theses 2 gentlemen approach patrons or jump in and help. We went to oatio to see band and bar handled waiting on patrons well. There were children- obviously family clearing bottles and cups Definitely will only come for band but not for restaurant. All I can say is good luck- see this place not lasting with service like this- hope you can survive onbar traffic when band plays.

The meals were good, had the pecan crusted salmon and the shrimp and grits. Liked those, the sides were lacking. I was not convinced that the raspberry sauce was a good pairing with the salmon, but the grits and shrimp were great. We also got the Mule and they were fantastic! We were told they make their own ginger beer in house.

We had high hopes trying The Fourk for the first time. The building is historic, and the menu looked good. When we walked in, the ambiance was nice. Unfortunately, both our meals left something to be desired. I chose the French Onion chicken, which was delicious. My side choices, however, were not. The green beans were barely cooked and still quite crunchy and stringy. The sweet potatoes were anything but, had a strange flavor, and looked as if they had been way over cooked they were a dark brown and not orange. I didn’t eat them. My dining companion chose the scallops over Cajun grits. The scallops were cooked well, and were served atop an overflowing plate of grits. Being from the South, she was looking forward to them, but was very disappointed. The grits were lumpy, and had no flavor (cheese nor Cajun). We both left feeling disappointed and hungry. High hopes, but we won’t be back.

This was our second time visiting this restaurant. The first time was on Mother's Day and we had to wait over 2 hours to receive our meals from a ridiculously limited menu. Staff is atrocious, left hand does not talk to the right-hand and all are completely and totally clueless. We were told they had no lettuce that day yet we saw several other people eating salads. If you are seated in the wrong place, you will freeze under a cold air vent and they will not move you. Staff does not listen when you enter your order. The second time we went they refused to seat us at the door even though I showed them a confirmed reservation made through OpenTable several weeks beforehand. So users of OpenTable should be aware! A confirmed reservation is only a request at this restaurant, it does not guarantee you anything and you may be met with hostility. Staff at the door was very rude and after much arguing, they finally accommodated us. To their only credit, the manager and one waitress did try to make things right. It is unfortunate, because the food is slightly above-average and taste. Not worth risking a third try when you live in the Cleveland area with so many choices.