Eighty Seven W Wine Bar

I really like this place! Living in Chagrin I somehow did not frequent 87 West. However, I think that's going to change. For one, on Wednesday night they have 1/2 off bottles of wine. And although I can agree with Scott that there is nothing on the wine list that I go crazy over, the Pinot Grigio is fine by me. Especially when it's 1/2 off.

I love walking in because it's so cozy. There are plush chairs and comfortable couches to sit in rather than a disarray of bar stools. The lights are dim and you feel like you're at home in your own living room. Very relaxed atmosphere.

I really wouldn't go there to eat. I have had food there before, it's not bad. But it does take long and I think it's a little overpriced for the portions they give you. My friend noticed that the portions had gone down in size since the last time she ordered something. I guess it wouldn't be bad to split a few appetizers, but you'd definitely need a few.

So I know this place good because quite frankly - I don't remember much of my visit. I remember my first Chambord martini, and that's about it. Had a sip of the martini, we planted ourselves near the fireplace, and that's all I've got. Well done bartender!

Would DEFINITELY go back. ;)

Here's what I like about this place- they are in a great location.  In the summer the patio is the place to be.  It's unique as well with French bistro lighting strung up and cafe tables that are always packed.  In the winter it is a cozy place to be with lots of bench seating and a fireplace that blasts heat all night long.  

Their wine list is kinda laughable since it is called a wine bar, but I guess that it would please the masses.  I just really don't ever find anything that is interesting on their list in red or white. The rest of the booze taste just fine to me and they make one mean double dirty martini on the rocks with blue cheese stuffed olives.  A couple of those and I might just order a glass of wine.

The nibbles are good, but you will wait for a while since they come from the restaurants around them- Gamekeepers and West End.  We have always been a fan of the cheese board.  They used to have these tenderloin bites as well that were just fantastic.  Not sure what happened to those.

The best draw to this place is the bartender Jen.  She is fantastic, conscientious and funny.  I don't think that she is there anymore, so hopefully they found someone to replace her who is just as good.  Whenever we went I didn't even have to order- my dirty just showed up.  Kind of like Cheers, only clean and outside.