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Sucky Sushi
My husband and I ate there on a Saturday evening and while we didn't have a reservation, we were seated right away (though it was in the garage part but we didn't mind). We ordered 4 different sushi rolls and all of them were pretty terrible. The seafood didn't seem fresh, the rice wasn't cooked properly, the tempura batter was soft, and all of them had very little flavor or texture. And at $12+ bucks a pop, it wasn't cheap sushi but it tasted worse than the stuff you can get at Giant Eagle. The only highlight of the dinner was the pear martini.
Review by Carrie from Rocky River posted October 20, 2009
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Really great food and atmosphere, but DONT order the Sushi!!
I had a nice time at Parallax both times! The drinks were great and the food too. The duck confit was very tasty. We ordered Sushi the second time and it was just o.k.! I could make better sushi at home!! Other than that, I would most definatly suggest going!
Review by Q. S. Garrett from Cleveland Heights posted September 24, 2009
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Food good, service s#@&cks!!!
I have dinner at different restaurants with a group of friends every month. We've been anxious to try Parallax. I have always believed there are many good restaurants in Cleveland, but service falls short more often than not. I simply could not believe how horrible the service was!!!! Rude server, gave us specials that didn't exist the night we were there, asked about our order 2 times and it took 2 reminders to refill our wine. I can't complain about the food, but I won't go back because of the service - it really ruined the night.
Review by Kelly from Rocky River posted August 05, 2009
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Parallax.... NO GO!!
I made reservations 10 days prior to Valentine's day. I arrived with my date at 7:30pm only to discover that the reservations could not be found. We were later taken to a table across the restaurant through a back door to their "other room" a.k.a. the garage. There was plastic covering the windows with duck tape ripping off and letting in all the cold air inside. To counter this, the restaurant provided extra large heaters which were attached to the ceiling. However, this did not provide adequate heating and many patrons were still dressed in their winter coats. The tables and the chairs were plastic and it did not seem that this was the Parallax that everyone raves about. After complaining several times we were finally moved to the overcrowded bar area, but at least we were warm. One of our ordered entrees was the arctic char that was brought out looking like a piece of warm sashimi on a pile of rice. The fish was barely cooked. We had to send it back 2 more times before they decided to actually cook it through while my dates dish was getting cold. The restaurant tried to make up for their mistakes by treating us to free desert, but this did not make up for for ruing a special occasion. It was a terrible experience and one thing for sure, I am NEVER going back again... I highly DO NOT recommend Parallax as the management has grown too greedy trying to sit more customers at the expense of failing to stand up to its well known standards.
Review by Clark from L. posted March 01, 2009
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GREAT STUFF
I have eaten at Parallax 3 times in the last 2 months. All I can say is WOW. The sushi there is tremendous. It is very fresh and very tasty. I had the cod on my first trip and it just melted in my mouth. All the people who have eaten there with me have concurred that the food is outstanding. Everyone from the hostess' and wait staff have always been friendly and courteous. A great place to eat.
Review by Greg from Warren, Ohio posted June 02, 2008
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Perfect place for a clever date!
I have been here twice in the past few months. The sushi is top notch in Cleveland. Sashimi is unique and fun - try the eel. Wine list extensive and our server made great pairings to accompany our 'exploratory menu tasting'. Relatively expensive but "tasting" portions available for sashimi and well worth it.
Review by Jared from Strongsville posted May 31, 2008
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parallax IS NO parallax
this is a simple review to read......food -> delicious! atmosphere -> contemporary! service -> THE WORST!!!
the wonderful food is diminished by the amount of RUDE, ARROGANT, SNOTTY server & hostess.
totally acting like THEY'RE doing YOU the favor!
contacted the owner....he has stated that he has heard this before, but that's how things go!
there are too many other GREAT restaurants in cleveland that have great food AND GREAT service! i advise you to TRY ANOTHER PLACE AND STAY AWAY FROM PARALLAX!!
Review by foie gras from cleveland posted January 09, 2008
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Delicious meal
Halloween I had beers at the Tree House (good beer and not expensive) and went on the Parallax for dinner. The calamari fritti appetizer for less than $10 was super, even better than at Salmon Dave's. Then the hanger steak which was absolutely superb (ca $25). The a nice wine, generous pour, was only $7. The whole thing was delicious and appropriately priced. Elizabeth, the wine guru at Grady's Market, loves the place too and says she usually has a seafood dish which has always been consistently excellent.
Review by Duncan from Lakewood posted November 02, 2007
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disappointing!!
I met some friends for a drink at Lolita and we were deciding where to eat. I love Lolita but decided to try something new. The garlic crusted Mahi with mac and cheese was so bland! There was no garlic in the crust and my friends tried the mac and cheese. We all agreed it was store bought and they threw some frozen peas in it. Terrible. The dark sauce that accompanied the plate did not compliment the fish at all. It too was bland and belongs more with a red meat. We shuld have stuck with a great thing-Lolita!!
Review by Mary Jo Murray from Avon Lake posted June 15, 2007
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Great food...no air
My wife and I recently went to Parallax and after hearing all the great reviews we have to agree that it was terrific! The sacllops and the blue nose bass were to die for and the pricing was reasonable. However, when will people realize that smoke and food/wine don't mix. When will resturants/Cleveland/Ohio get it.
We'll be back once it goes smokeless
Review by Jack from Medina posted March 02, 2006
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One of Cleveland's Best
If you are in to meat and potatoes, this may not be your spot. I read in amazement two unfavorable reviews here and I wonder which restaurant those people actually visited. To each their own, I guess.
My fiancee and I have dined at Parallax no less than 20 times (and ordered their sushi another dozen or so times). We are foodies. We are fortunate to travel a lot and make a point to visit the best, hottest restaurants wherever we go... New York, San Fran, LA, Chicago, Miami, etc. It's one of our favorite things to do. We ate at the famous and renowned fusion restaurant, Nobu, in Manhattan last summer. It was fantastic, but as far as contemporary cuisine with a fusion influence, we think Parallax stands up to any other. Their sushi is the best in Cleveland, made fresh to order - if you sit at the bar you can watch their sushi artist turning it out at an amazing pace.
But don't pigeon-hole Parallax as a sushi place. The short rib will blow you away. The lamb chops are wonderful. The pork tenderoin is outstanding. And all the seafood dishes are excellent.
If you want a great burger, by all means, go to Southside... it's a wonderful bar. But if you are in the mood for some of Ohio's most creative contemporary cuisine, Parallax will not disappoint.
Review by Klarc from Cleveland posted February 05, 2006
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AWESOME!
Went for dinner with 2 friends, one of whom was from Chicago. We all loved it and our big city friend was very impressed. Our server, Elizabeth, was outstanding! Extremely articulate, accommodating and attentive (but not obnoxiously so). Great wine/martini list...bar was hopping...and the lobster spring rolls are a must have! Definitely worth every penny. Stop in to Southside (across the street) if you aren't ready to head home yet. So cute.
Review by Liz from Cleveland posted January 23, 2006
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sex in the city
We went to Parallax for a girls night out and all agree it is very, "Sex in the City." The atmosphere was contemporary yet warm and personal. The wine and martini list was extensive so we ordered cosmopolitans to start. The lobster roll and spicey tuna roll were perfect blends of fresh fish and oriental spices. However, the chocolate walnut tart was a bit dry the chocolate tasted well done. Never fear though, the greek yogurt and fresh fruit dessert was quite decadent. The price was a ittle above average, but was well earned.
Review by Bridget from Strongsville posted December 21, 2005
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Fantastic Dinner
Great decor and very comfortable seating. Loved the menu selections and everything we tried was fantastic. Something feels fresh about this restaurant. I had a great time and it seems others do too... the place is packed every weekend. Welcome to Tremont Parallax - keep up the good work!!!
Review by Anonymous from Tremont posted October 16, 2005
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An unfortunate evening
A Bad Experience. We left the house in route to "South Side", the place across the street
from Parallax - but South Side was too crowded so we decided to try something new.
In my opinion, the space doesn't fit what they are trying to be - some sort of ultra trendy
but upscale eatery. I'm sorry but Parallax falls short. The tiny dining room got uncomfortably
loud as the restaurant filled up, and the menu is typed in small print on several pages and
presented to you on a clipboard. I didn't get the clipboard idea, maybe its some new trend
that I don't know about?
Aside from the undesirable atmosphere, the food is simply not worth the high prices.
The ($10) 6-piece california roll appetizer that lacked flavor
(they may had made it up earlier?) was made worse by the very-salty low grade soy sauce.
We ordered vegetable tempura ($17.50) and the soft-shell crab "special" deep fried and coated with Japanese
bread crumbs($25.00) was disapointing. The delicate flavor of the crab was overpowered by the bread crumbs
and I think the kitchen left the poor guys in the fryer too long because I got two
dark brown whole crabs that were dry and tasted like a bunch of crispy breading.
I think you get the idea, this place is to be avoided if you want a relaxing evening out
with atmosphere and food quality that matches aggressive pricing. (Our bill came to $71.00
for two entrees, 2 drinks, and 1 appetizer).
Recomend Blue Point Grill (Downtown), Salmon Dave's (Westlake), or Players in Lakewood
for consistently great sea food, a much nicer atmosphere, and gracious service all well worth
the price. Also try Sushi Rock (Downtown) for a more vibrant atmosphere and very good
seafood/sushi.
Review by JenniferD from Cleveland posted June 23, 2005
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Parallax: a Paradox?
OK, so the food was good--not very good, but just good. I liked the atmosphere Spartan and contemporary. The service was adequate save for one major flaw: our server never told us of any Daily Specials, of which there were several. This rather ruined our entire dining experience. And since it was very early and we were the only ones in the restaurant, I find it inexcusable. We only found out about the Specials when another table was seated and a different server was rattling off all of them. And when I asked the server (when Dessert Menus were presented to us) about Specials, the server never apologized, actually making it sound like it was my fault since I had quickly asked him questions about certain menu items.
No, I won't go back. There are too many very fine seafood restaurants with better food and service.
Review by tom from westlake posted June 05, 2005
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No trace of the former Kosta's remains at the corner of West 11th and Fairfield. Instead, the sleek, urbane surroundings of Parallax Restaurant & Lounge provide the perfect backdrop for chef Zachary Bruell's contemporary cuisine. The bar and sushi bar face a row of booths; the dining room is elegant yet relaxed, with butcher-block tabletops, graphite banquettes and subtle lighting. Served on simple white china, the food dazzles. Seared scallop salad stars a tender trio of scallops backed by red and yellow tomatoes, baby arugula, bacon and white French dressing. Bruell's Thai seafood stew is perfumed by coconut, curry and ginger, and topped with crisp rice noodles and tender haricots verts. Asian-style beef brisket arrives as nearly translucent slices served with shiitake mushroom farfel (tiny, tasty dumplings). Pommes frites are a tangle of crisp shoestring-thin strands. For dessert, banana napoleon layers buttery pastry with custard, while a simple dessert of fresh berries with satin-rich Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey is luscious. The restaurant's name suggests a change of direction or perception. In this case, change is very, very good.
Review by Northern Ohio Live Magazine posted June 03, 2005
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Parallax unparalleled
We had dinner there this evening, for the first time, and it was wonderful. The crab encrusted salmon was moist and very tasty. The shrimp and vegetable tempura was crisp on the outside and perfectly cooked inside. The sushi was just as we like it. The martini menu is very nice. The pineapple upside down one was a nice blend of flavors. We highly recommend the banana macadamia nut bread pudding and the raspberry sorbet. The service was attentive, yet not overbearing. Upscale but priced reasonably.
We definitely will be back!
Review by Susan Napier from Broadview Heights posted March 09, 2005
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Food, fun and service-OH MY!
If your looking for good food, great service and a atmosphere like no other then Parallax is the place to go! Trendy but relaxed! Try the chicken with the pomme frittes or maybe the mai-mai with the corn salsa (spicy and yummy!) It was great with my husband and even better with a group (we all shared!) Drinks? If you love those blue cheese stuffed olives then try a martini(they have a great list!)and they have the only SUSHI in Tremont! Check it out it is well worth the money!
Review by Tiffany Bryson from Lakewood posted February 17, 2005
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