Saucy Bistro
The Divas Say: At Saucy Bistro, a bar menu is available with a good selection of appetizers and bistro pizzas, nicely priced under $12. Even
nicer: All appetizers are half-price during weeknight happy hour, which is 4-7 p.m.The weather is breaking in Cleveland, and the Divas were anxious
to enjoy some alfresco dining. In our neck of the woods, a restaurant’s investment in outdoor accommodations can be risky; evenings can be too chilly in the spring or too hot and muggy in the summer for comfortable patio dining. Some restaurants can throw tables and chairs on the sidewalk or in the alley and call it a patio. We have seen it all.
Saucy Bistro in Westlake was one of the spots that really created a setting for the outdoor diners. Although the patio is located in front of the restaurant and adjacent to the parking lot, a border of tiki torches and evergreens dressed in tiny white lights creates a set that seems miles from the Detroit Road location. The layout is spacious, with plenty of tables for intimate or larger groups of diners, and a sound system that pipes tunes to create a festive feel. The focal point of the patio is the large hut-shaped bar with granite top that can withstand the seasons.
The menu is comprehensive enough to please almost any palate and wallet. The culinary style is American bistro, with French and Italian influences. Fare includes a few gourmet pizzas and pasta dishes, as well as a variety of entrees — including seafood specialties, organic chicken, lamb, duck and, of course, beef. Most dishes are priced under $25.
For those who dabble in vino, the wine list is comprehensive with over 450 wines from vineyards all over the world. Although you can select from pages of wine priced over $100, there are 25 selections for $25 for those who prefer to pad their closets rather than their palates.
The Dining Divas are a group of professional, smart, single and sexy women who live in the Greater Cleveland area. They rate the scene, service, decor and amenities of area hot spots. Ratings are based on a scale of zero to four martini glasses. The column appears every other week in Friday, alternating with John Campanelli’s column Eyes on the Fries (Dining for Guys).
