Service and overall wine knowledge shine here.
I can't remember who the server was the day we came in, but he was spot on. He picked one white that I wasn't fond us, but helped us try numerous other reds that were out of this world. And don't you dare forget to try their mulled red. On a chilly day, this steamy, spicy treat will not weigh you down with sweetness, but will warm you from the inside out. I was so relieved to taste it and find a dryness about it--thank god.
We also ordered a cheese plate and again this thing came out with a glorious hunk of freshly baked baguette and lots of fruit. Oh yes. The perfect combo to soak up lots of wine drinking...
With the helpful, knowledgeable staff, great wine selection, perfect ambiance and delectable menu of nibbles, this place is a winner all around.
I had a great experience during my maiden trip to Market Avenue Wine Bar. I had a steamy hot mug of the mulled wine which I am pleased to share was not sweet but cinnamony and warming. My table also shared a cheese and fruit plate served with a piping hot baguette--truly the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine. The service was excellent and the bartender was very knowledgable.This is definitely a great place to come hang out and enjoy with friends. I can't think of a better pre-dinner drink spot or destination for a girl's night. Market Ave Wine Bar is definitely a gem in Ohio City!
Review Source:Great spot in ohio city for a quiet drink and a chill bar.
We stopped here for appetizers and cocktails before a larger meal with a small group, and my party was impressed by the selection and the prices of the wine, beer, and specialty drinks here. We sampled a half dozen wines (which were all professionally recommended and hit the mark perfectly) and enjoyed some rare mead that was a great treat.
Spiced mulled wine later was also new and interesting, and I very much enjoyed every bit of it on a snowy Cleveland evening.
If you haven't found the ultra chill Market Avenue area of Ohio City, please stop reading and move on to another review.....I want this area to myself. Â For those of you "in the know", make sure you stop into MAWB for a great experience.
Over 3 visits, both summer and winter, this wine bar has become one of my favorite hangouts. Â The service is impeccable, the atmosphere perfect. Â Whether on the patio under the white Christmas lights on a warm summer evening or inside in the classy interior, this is the place you want to come for a relaxing night of conversation and wine with friends. Â
MAWB specializes in small plate foods, perfect for snacking and keeping the buzz in the perfect warm balance. Â The meat and cheese tray, built to your liking with the likes of capicola, salami, gouda, brie, pears, strawberries.....is a steal, and enough for 4 people to share. Â The grape leaves are superb. Â
As for wine, well....this is a wine bar. Â The servers are well-versed in the wine list, and are excellent at recommending wines based on your reported tastes. Â Not usually a fan of Napa wines, the Girl has fallen for one of our friend Ramone's favorites, "The Prisoner". Â Whether buying by the glass or bottle, you will be satisfied with your selection.
As for service, what more can I say? Â The staff are attentive but almost invisible, almost knowing your next request before you think of it. Â Our service outside was as good as our indoor service, and I honestly feel that 25% is too little to tip based on the service we have received. Â Kudos for hiring such a great staff!
So, if you already know about Market Avenue, drop in, have a bottle, and enjoy a true gem in a great neighborhood. Â If you don't, continue on over to E.4th street, a busier version of this area, so I can have Market Avenue to myself!
So, I may not be a wine expert, but this place is fantastic for me. Â
Cute space. Great wine list. Dark wood. Â All I need is some Toni Braxton and it would be the perfect romantic evening.... No?
This is definitely the best wine list I've seen  so far in the CLE.  And while I may be just be getting into wine (so therefore may be untrustworthy!) I did see quite a few bottles on their list considered harder to find.  Lots of great bottles in the lower and mid price ranges, which is nice.  So many places jump from $30 to $300.
The place is small, though, so come early, or have a plan B!
Not a local myself, I saw this walking by and thought it would be a great place to just stop in--and it was! The bartender (who was also the waitress) came over and gave us some great recommendations on what to try, and we ended up trying 2 of their ports, a moscato, and a Belgian Raspberry beer. Not a beer fan myself, I have to say the entire selection was excellent. Â We also got the bread platter with the Olive Tapenade and (I believe it was a) Marinara sampler, which was an excellent snack as we talked and enjoyed the wonderful fall weather just inside the establishment. We were there in the late afternoon and it was empty, so I suspect this place gets a bit busier toward the evening. Â
Defintely a place to try if you are in town!
I love this place!!! Every time I have gone it has been for a work event. They offer great prices for groups and have a nice size party room in the back. For $20 each (about 30 people) we received 6 wine tasting and heavy apps. The wine connoisseur takes you through the country of wines you are tasting. This place would also be excellent for a girls night!!! Food is good wine is great!!
Review Source:Great Lakes was closed Sunday which was disappointing, but we decided to have a drink here on the patio. GREAT wine selection and the street is pretty quiet so it was a perfect little happy hour. The inside is beautifully decorated, but it was too nice of a day not to be outside. The had a pretty nice tapas menu as well, but $4 is a little steep for the tiny ramekin (sp?) of mixed nuts we ordered. Definitely would be back though - us Pittsburghers' always enjoy Cleveland!
Review Source:My favorite thing about this place was the atmosphere/decor. Â The place as a whole was laid back but in a classy way. Â Darkly lit, exposed bricks, and a short concise menu. Â I wouldn't really call it small plates - but more appetizers and salads. Â
The wine selection was wonderful and they had a pretty good beer selection as well.
My friend and I split three dishes, a charcuterie type meat/cheese plate, brushcetta and a smoke fish. Â All three were delicious and fresh. Â The portions were much larger than expected (we were expecting small plate sized portions). Â Two dishes would've been better for two of us but its okay because I walked out with a whole carry-out container of left-overs. Â But all in all I would recommend any of those dishes to someone.
The service was spectacular, and in a very real way, there was nothing fake or forced. Â And I really enjoyed the music being played as well :)
fantastic little wine bar across the street from the Westside Market. Joy, the bartender/sommelier  did a great job steering us in the right direction with her choices of wine for us. Nice cheese plate as well. very dark as relaxing. a very pleasant evening. We will be back any time we are in Cleveland.
Review Source:This place is fan-freaking-tastic. Amazing atmosphere, wonderful wine and beer selection, and awesome staff.
I've been to this place 3 times, each time with a different group of friends. Each time I sat down, the bartender Joy (it seems so offensive to call her a bartender....this woman is a beer and wine CONNOISSEUR and she is utterly brilliant) has greeted us in her funny sarcastic way and has provided us with wonderful recommendations. She also remembered my name the second and third time I was there.....I was totally impressed.
If you haven't gone, GO. If you don't know much about wine, ask Joy...she'll get you on track. Just GO. Now.
This venue should not be missed. Â I have been going here since the venue was across the street (where the great lakes gift shop is). Â Although the venue moved across the street, there are a few familiar faces like Joy and Eric.
The service is impeccable.  I went there with  good friend on a recent visit back home. He likes sweeter wines and I do not.  I was in the mood for a fume blank, but they did not have one available by the glass.  However, I told Joy what I wanted and she brought over a pinot blank to try.  It was OK, but she knew that was not what I wanted.  She brought over another one and it was just what I was looking for.  After my glass of white, I had a glass of Malbec.  The one Eric poured me was not on the menu.  It was fantastic.  So, remember they may have other selections available.  Make sure you ask them questions and they will do their very best to make your experience memorable.
In addition to the beverages we ordered a baked brie.  The brie came on  cutting board with an array of beautifully sliced fruits and two small loaves of warm bread.  The bread was more than enough and the portion was perfect for the two of us.
Please note in addition to the extensive wine selection, they even have a great selection of speciality beers too!
Be sure to visit this venue soon!
I think this is an often overlooked dinner venue in Cleveland. It gets overshadowed by the big places in Ohio City, but it is really a great place.
Private and relaxed seating - great for a romantic date or heavy gossip with a girlfriend.
Large, well priced wine selection.
Friendly staff - being a small place you get personalized service and the opportunity to taste before you buy a glass.
Food is a great surprise. Simple, good, inexpensive. It complements the wine without stealing the show.
It's funny how I stumbled across Market Avenue Wine Bar. I actually went to Corks Wine Bar up on Erie Street of Willoughby, OH to get drinks with friends and to watch March Madness game on tv. While sitting at the bar, I started chatting with the owner and he told me he had had a store in Ohio City called Market Avenue Wine Bar. He gave me his business card and signed his name telling me to present this at Market Avenue and get a free drink on him.
With that being said... about 3 months later, my friends and I threw a surprise birthday party for our friends at Market Avenue Wine Bar. Here are my quick observations:
1. the decor of the wine bar is cozy, antique, unique, beautiful,
2. plenty of drink selections.. more than enough
3. awesome staff, quick service, friendly staff
4. quiet place to grab drinks
The decorations in this place are so worth seeing. The couches are all unique in its own way and the place is set up perfectly for a big party or just a couple sitting down for a nice comfortable drink.
And I must say, it has a very similar layout as the Corks Wine Bar too!
Cute cozy place. Â I stopped in based on the great yelp reviews - so a big thank you to the Cleveland Yelpers for such great guidance! Â
I loved the decor and the calm, New England-y vibe inside. Â People reading books with glasses of wine - totally cool and unintimidating. Â
The bartender was sweet and had some great wine suggestions, all very reasonably priced and delicious. Â I also ordered the cheese & fruit plate, which came with bread, and I think I received enough food to feed all of Cleveland. Â It was delicious!
Great place to come alone, on a date, or in a small group. Â Save your sloppy drunken nights for somewhere else.
I am still looking for a Wine Bar like the Market Ave Wine Bar in Pittsburgh. Â I miss places like this from my years in Cleveland (most of my fond memories in Cleveland are food and drink based).
They have such an awesome selection of wines, decent prices for many of the higher end wines (Silver Oak was not marked up as much as I have seen it marked up elsewhere) and a nice diverse selection in terms of costs. Â They always have good Oregon wines too... not many places have the Willamette Valley wines and they tend to be some of my favorites.
The food is always good too! Â It is a great spot for a date, pre dinner drink, post dinner drink, catching up with a girlfriend or even a quick business meeting. Â I will keep coming back when I am in the area.
Cool, unassuming little wine bar. Â Great place to have a glass of vino before heading to the Fig for dinner (or for any other reason, actually). Â Lots of charm. Â And check out that awesome back room that's calling your name to rent it out for a private party. Â But I call dibs on that 8-point buck mounted above the fireplace...
Review Source:Nothing quite like unwinding in a cozy, dimly-lit bar with a few good friends or your significant other.
Market Ave. Wine Bar provides the perfect atmosphere to do just that. The wine list is extensive and it's not too loud inside to have a conversation with your table. Â The place is always busy but in a calm, mellow sort of way.
It's a great spot for a quick reprieve during the work week and is a phenomenal low-key pre-game spot before you head over to Bier Markt on an Ohio City weekend.
There is a back room for groups that was unfortunately occupied during my maiden voyage but I plan on returning for a quick sneak peek.
As a matter of fact, I think I just convinced myself to go to Market Ave. tonight. I'm good.
Romance and relaxation abound here. And a little wine and some good light bites.
It's perfect for dates (yes, I'm speaking from experience), a girl's night out, and even a little work. I'm happy to report the food is really tasty, too!
The prices per glass are very reasonable and it's easy to just get lost in the dark, comfort Market Avenue offers.
You can tell the place switches from relaxing to romantic once the sun goes down so keep that in mind when you go.
One bizarre aspect you might encounter here - as I did on my most recent visit - was the soundtrack. I appreciated the tunes from all over the world - but scratched my head when a tune about horses started playing - (the tune only had one lyric - I bet you can't guess which lyric that was). To each his own I suppose, but that tune became the true entertainment of the entire evening.
Friendly service, beatnik decor and an eclectic beverage collection. Â What more can one ask for?
:)
Lower prices? Â
Well, these prices are market average, and they also had a selection of 4 meads. Â Mead! Â I love it. Â It's too rare to find mead these days. Â The Dansk Viking's Blod was pretty good, actually.
I had a bottle of Kurofune (Black ships) and a Hitachino Ginger beer. Â Great stuff. Â The service was fine and brisk, though one must include the fact that there were patrons at the moment.
The decor is long on wood, painted dark. Â The texture is older, aged, but hardly unappealing.
If it weren't for the mead, and the beer selection, I'd give this place a 3... but I need my fix of odd beverages!
I visited the Market Avenue Wine Bar a little while ago for a social outing for a sorority alumni group. Â The place is small, charming and rustic - I absolutely loved it. Â The waitress was friendly and understanding that I know very little about wines, and recommended something that I was very happy with. Â I think this would be a great place for a romantic date.
Review Source:I suppose we all have our "off days." Â God knows, I've had a few of them myself! Â :-) Â It is in that spirit that I'm going to cut the Market Avenue Wine Bar some slack.
A few weeks back, I had a pretty crummy experience there. Â The wine bar has always been one of my Cleveland faves, and the bad experience surprised me. Â
However, just today, the owner wrote me a personal email to apologize for the rude service during my past visit. Â He promised they'd do better the next time out. Â Based on all of the wonderful times I've had there in the past, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt.
So for now, I'm moving my star rating for the Market Avenue Wine Bar back up to 4 out of 5. Â Here's hoping they were just having an "off night" and are still just as awesome as they've always been.
...we will see. Â :-)
market avenue wine bar is movin' on up to the east side.
literally. Â it's now on the east side of the street. Â
so there's the new location across the street where talkies used to be. Â and i'm glad this great place didn't disappear, and only moved. Â let me say that first and foremost. Â also, the space is not *that* much different from across the way. Â it still has the great lighting and lots of wood (actually, it's so new you can still smell the varnish on the bar), and it's much more spacious than the old location.
same great menu, same great wine list, same helpful staff (yes, the best woman in cleveland to recommend a bottle of wine, joy, is still there dispensing her grape infested knowledge). Â
but i have to say: Â i miss that great space that was the upstairs of the old location. Â it was just so cozy and neat.
don't get me wrong- i still love the market avenue wine bar and am glad they now have more space to accommodate those busy weekend evenings full of parties and couples. Â
but there is something to be said in progress. Â sometimes a bit of the nuance is lost.
it's really not that much different than the old place. Â i'm just uber sensitive. Â and i really did love the old space, even if it was smaller.
but i'll get used to having more room to relax with friends and a bottle of wine. Â that's a good thing.
There is nothing bad I can say about the Wine Bar. Its quiet, romantic, and full of the best wine you can get in Cleveland. The staff can recommend a good wine depending on your mood and taste (esp Nick). Their light appetizers and desserts are absolutely scrumptious.
I recommend:
Any wine on the list
Baked Brie
Tampenade
Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake
Avoid:
Large groups
Overall: Raise your glasses and toast to Market Avenue Wine Bar
Three Cheers for the Market Ave. Wine Bar. Â This place is great in any season, but what I love about it is the patio drinking. Â There is no better place to watch people in Ohio City. You have the (sometimes) train wreck that is the Great Lakes Brew Pub next door with a truly great wine and beer list at your fingertips (including the aforementioned GL products).
The staff knows their way around the wine list and can usually pull something wonderful out of their "by the glass" list for you to try.
Wonderful place! This is one of my favorite places in Cleveland. Â The wine list is great and the staff is very helpful and will steer you in the right directions, which is nice if you are just learning about wine.
The outdoor patio is great the only downside is that the inside is somewhat small. Other than that it's spectacular!
During our 4 years in Avon lake we made it here 3 or 4 times. this is a wonderful little (and it is a small establishment) bar with an extensive wine selection. Twice we had a cheese plate which was very good.
Nice place for some quiet reflection and relaxation.
Right down the street from Great Lakes Brewing and across the street from Flying Fig.
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