Mar 24 2009
A little break from the usual
I don’t know about you guys, but after doing what feels like “that same ‘ole thing” every weekend, I really need a break from the usual! When I’m feeling like this I absolutely LOVE heading out to Tremont. It’s right outside of Downtown Cleveland and it has some of the most divine restaurants, cool bars, and cultural art galleries in all of Northeast Ohio…hands down. Whether you’re looking for a classier experience with expensive cocktails and dishes, or something more low-key and cozy, Tremont has it all!
Obviously the dirty martinis are extremely tasty 
One of my favorite places, which just so happens to be right smack dab in the middle of spectrum, is The South Side. The ultra cozy, low-lit bar boasts three different seating areas and usually has a live band. I just have to add that the entertainment is light, not something hinders conversations with fellow bar-goers and leaves your ears ringing for days on end. Such a relief…I know!
Besides the main bar, there is a sunroom area, which has a fire place and all windows, no walls. Beyond that, there is a HUGE outdoor patio framed with beautiful trees, lanterns and even an additional fireplace!
Very cozy, yet hip, atmosphere
Long shot of the bar, although it's a lot longer than it appears
Don’t even get me started on the food! The menu is “gourmet american bar” cuisine that seems to take influences from other cultures. For example, I had the yummiest enchilada I’ve ever tasted and I got to try the hummus, which was also delicious! The food combined with the fabulous beer, wine and cocktail selection just makes me love this place even more than I thought possible.
I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who is sick of the norm and wants to experience a different area of town. It definitely will not disappoint! I posted The South Side’s website under “Sweet Spots” in my links section if anyone is interested in visiting. So, enjoy! If you do, let me know what you think. If you’ve already experienced this fabulous spot, please share your opinions below as well!
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i came across your blog and i must say, i really enjoyed this entry. you should seriously consider becoming a food critic because your description of this place is extraordinary.
in washington, i worked at an upscale eatery, Comet Ping Pong, and we always had to be on the lookout for food critics from local papers and websites. thus, i read alot of reviews. yours is written as if it could be published!
just a thought.
I just had to post a comment in agreeance with this. What a little gem that place really is. A couple of my friends recently moved to Tremont and we end up there every now and again. Absolutely no complaints either, it has to easily be one of my favorite spots to end up on the weekend.
Thumbs up to The South Side, and another thumbs up to the excellent post!
-Jen