Van Aken District, Shaker Heights, OH · $$
Kiln is a Regional restaurant in the Van Aken District neighborhood of Shaker Heights.
“Incredible experience all around! Our party was almost entirely gluten-free, and the options are stellar! Kale salad and corn bread were favorite choices, in addition to desserts - baked Alaska and apple crumble! Steak, pork belly, and potato’s were all incredible as well. Cocktails were fantastic, and the team was kind, well educated on the menu, and attentive. This restaurant will go to the top of our must-return-to list!”
“We’ve only been here twice but it’s quickly become a favorite. Great service, delicious food, and a vibey atmosphere. I personally prefer the upper floor but you can’t go wrong. I also think the cocktails here are the best of all of the Doug Katz restaurants. Don’t sleep on the salads. We skipped the first time and it was a mistake. The kale one is delicious. Cant wait to be back.”
“My husband and I recently celebrated our 2nd anniversary at Kiln while visiting family in Cleveland, and we couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. Being foodies from Dallas, we were excited to explore the culinary scene in this vibrant city, and Kiln did not disappoint! The concept of shareable plates was perfect for us; we spent the evening sampling a variety of dishes and wishing we had more people at the table to try even more of the menu. We kicked off our meal with the Roasted Candy Striped Beets—absolutely a must-try! Be sure to have all the flavors in one bite to fully appreciate the greatness of this dish. Next up, the mushroom tartlets were delightful, perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken Livers were a decadent treat that we thoroughly enjoyed. We rounded out our selections with the Stuffed Cabbage, which paired beautifully with the Lamb Shank—an excellent choice that added to our unforgettable meal. We also had a lovely wine from Stolpman Vineyards, La Cuadrilla, which complemented our dishes wonderfully. For dessert, we tried the Local Apple Crisp, a vegan dish that was good but could have benefited from a bit of fat to bind the topping properly and achieve the crispness typically expected in a classic apple crisp; it ended up being more of a dry crumble. Overall, we absolutely loved our experience at Kiln and are already looking forward to our next visit. If you find yourself in Cleveland, make sure to check this gem out—you won’t regret it!”
“Kiln was a fantastic experience. Drinks were on point, I had the #6 cocktail which is essentially a negroni, both bitter and sweet. Had 4 other dishes, all of which were sauced and plated perfectly, with detail and distinction of flavor. Finished it all up with Baked Alaska, which was the best dessert I've ever had. This is one of the greats in Cleveland.”
“Beautiful space, felt intimate yet vibrant. Most of the dishes we ordered were really great with the exception of the steak medallions. The presentation was awesome but unfortunately the steak just had a funny flavor. It was a filet but didn't taste like it at all. We sent it back and the server couldn't have been more kind. Overall, great restaurant. The drink prices were reasonable but felt the food prices were too high for what we received. Dinner was over $200 for two of us with two drinks and 4 sharable plates and two desserts. Not sure we will return because of the price point.”
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