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Address: 320 High St, Fairport Harbor, OH 44077
Phone: (440) 639-0263
Website: http://www.thepompadourbar.com/
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Reviews
Soo-Wai Eng
What a gem!!! Our first time here, didn’t know why we didn’t discover this restaurant until now, we’ve been living here for three years. Food, service, and cocktails were all excellent. We ordered Squash & Brussels, Ricotta gnudi, duck, Venison tenderloin, Shiitake mushroom, scallop with chilled orzo, and stuffed dates as dessert! All proteins were cooked to perfection, all dishes had great balance of flavor & acidity, and textures. I never liked orzo, seared scallops on chilled orzo? Glad we ordered that, it was one of the best dish we have ever had! The duck was cooked to perfection, great grilled flavor and crisp skin! I had no complain on all the dishes except feedback for the shiitake mushroom dish. We think it is a bit too much going on, perhaps lighter sauce? I’d also like the mushrooms cooked a bit more. We will return very soon to try other dishes on the menu.
… moreLenore Campbell
Excellent tapas place and a great addition to Fairport Harbor. This is a legit tapas place with small plates to share. Love the flavor palate and the contemporary tale on traditional tapas.
A friend and I had the ricotta gnudi, spare rib, duck, octopus, venison, and date plates between us. They were all delicious (I didn’t try the dates as for me that have a different texture but she loved it) and well plates. A literal feast for the eyes as well as the mouth.
The service here was excellent with kind and attentive waiters. If you have any questions that are happy to answer them and put your mind at ease. A nice cocktail menu too.
Highly recommend this place. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time!
… moreA friend and I had the ricotta gnudi, spare rib, duck, octopus, venison, and date plates between us. They were all delicious (I didn’t try the dates as for me that have a different texture but she loved it) and well plates. A literal feast for the eyes as well as the mouth.
The service here was excellent with kind and attentive waiters. If you have any questions that are happy to answer them and put your mind at ease. A nice cocktail menu too.
Highly recommend this place. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time!
Timothy Frey
Overall: 7/10
Service was spectacular, no problems there. Bar staff was particularly excellent. 10/10
Drinks were the star here, perfectly balanced, showcasing modern techniques such as acid adjustment and fat washing… some very nice bitter and acidic options. 9.5/10
Food was well-cooked, but not impressive. Somewhat one-note for the items that we ordered… all bordering on being too sweet and lacking in acid (Ricotta Gnudi, Octopus, Duck, Lamb special). Some dishes had elements that helped with the balance, but they were in too small a proportion to be in every bite, so you ended up enjoying only one or two good bites of each dish, with others out of balance. Lamb was sold as being “spicy” but barely registered. Some temperatures were a bit lukewarm for my taste as well. 6/10
Atmosphere overall is great, lighting is very warm and inviting and the space is visually pleasing. Only nitpick is that the bar seats are very uncomfortable, especially if you are there to eat a whole meal. They are not the right distance from the bar for a normal person and make it difficult to eat. Would be a good thing to replace them, in my opinion. 7/10
… moreService was spectacular, no problems there. Bar staff was particularly excellent. 10/10
Drinks were the star here, perfectly balanced, showcasing modern techniques such as acid adjustment and fat washing… some very nice bitter and acidic options. 9.5/10
Food was well-cooked, but not impressive. Somewhat one-note for the items that we ordered… all bordering on being too sweet and lacking in acid (Ricotta Gnudi, Octopus, Duck, Lamb special). Some dishes had elements that helped with the balance, but they were in too small a proportion to be in every bite, so you ended up enjoying only one or two good bites of each dish, with others out of balance. Lamb was sold as being “spicy” but barely registered. Some temperatures were a bit lukewarm for my taste as well. 6/10
Atmosphere overall is great, lighting is very warm and inviting and the space is visually pleasing. Only nitpick is that the bar seats are very uncomfortable, especially if you are there to eat a whole meal. They are not the right distance from the bar for a normal person and make it difficult to eat. Would be a good thing to replace them, in my opinion. 7/10
Teri LaRiccia
We had wonderful food and drinks here tonight. Everything was delicious top notch and service was amazing. The bartender David was very attentive and Laney was as well too. I would highly recommend coming here if you haven’t been here yet! We had several different plates five to be exact and two drinks each. We will definitely be back!
… moreTimothy Kincaid
My wife and I arrived late (aroung 9:40 p.m.) after a movie but it was still very busy. The vibe is strong neighborhood gathering place with groups of friends. We are somewhat older then the average guests and the noise level was substantially higher than we are comfortable with. But, true to its reputation, everything else was great. We sat at the bar and had four small plates between us (mushrooms, mussels, duck, and shrimp pozole). All were well-prepared, fairly creative and nice and warm. But the real star of of the evening was the drinks. This place has always had what are probably the best mixologists in Lake County behind the bar, and last night was no exception. I have lived in NYC and these people could hold their own in the better bars there. The drinks were magic. If you just tell the bartender to make you a drink without much guidance (perhaps other than the primary liquor or flavor you want), you will not be disappointed.
They don’t advertise themselves as a tapas bar, but I think that is essentially what it is. It has the same vibe as several tapas bars we have visited in northwest Spain, with the exception that people come and stay at Pompador for hours rather than make it a quick stop for a bite. Because the place is small, reservations are usually needed.
… moreThey don’t advertise themselves as a tapas bar, but I think that is essentially what it is. It has the same vibe as several tapas bars we have visited in northwest Spain, with the exception that people come and stay at Pompador for hours rather than make it a quick stop for a bite. Because the place is small, reservations are usually needed.
colleen parks
Our Waiter was Great, suggested wine and there cocktail of the night, both was Delicious.
Also made suggestions on the small plates…There were two of us and we Picked Three plates and split them.
They all were Delicious!!!!! And was plenty !
I suggest you try this Great Restaurant in Fairport Harbor Ohio., You will not be disappointed….
Make a reservation …..
… moreAlso made suggestions on the small plates…There were two of us and we Picked Three plates and split them.
They all were Delicious!!!!! And was plenty !
I suggest you try this Great Restaurant in Fairport Harbor Ohio., You will not be disappointed….
Make a reservation …..
Kristin Klatka
I had never heard about the Pompadour prior to eating there. I’ve always loved tapas restaurants and was excited to visit. The cocktails were unique, I had what tasted like a spiced old fashioned. The suggested plates per person was about right (3-4) but definitely depends. They brought out the dishes based on how they saw fit. The shishito peppers were kind of plain and none ended up being spicy. I did not love the cod stew and would probably skip that. It was heavy on the coconut and cilantro, even though I love cilantro. The fish also lacked flavor. The mussels were great as well as the short rib ravioli. The ravioli was worth it alone! Definitely get two of those plates. Also delicious was the pork belly. The ricotta gnudi was a major disappointment. Only serving 4 small gnudi on a plate was not worth it at all. The staff were all very pleasant and attentive. The bar stool seats looked uncomfortable but we were fortunate enough to snag a table. It’s so tiny inside so no wonder reservations are hard to come by. It’s a bit of a hike from the west side, so not sure if I’d go back, but worth the experience at least.
… morecesare frabotta
Went last night for first time, friend had recommended. He is a big bourbon guy. They do have a decent offering!
We had squash and Brussel sprouts, octopus, ravioli, pork belly AND the special Wagyu steak. All were really great, flavors and the texture was really unique with the pairings of vegetables and seasonings. I loved the octopus, my wife thought it was too spicy with the Chilli caviar.
We made reservations late so we were at the bar, not my favorite, but the vibe was really good. Staff very friendly and really knowledgeable!
The bar tender made some very nice looking drinks for people next to us there for a liquid dinner! Nice to see an old bar reincarnated into a fantastic restaurant! Great free parking will definitely return!
… moreWe had squash and Brussel sprouts, octopus, ravioli, pork belly AND the special Wagyu steak. All were really great, flavors and the texture was really unique with the pairings of vegetables and seasonings. I loved the octopus, my wife thought it was too spicy with the Chilli caviar.
We made reservations late so we were at the bar, not my favorite, but the vibe was really good. Staff very friendly and really knowledgeable!
The bar tender made some very nice looking drinks for people next to us there for a liquid dinner! Nice to see an old bar reincarnated into a fantastic restaurant! Great free parking will definitely return!
Guy Fleming
The only word that comes to mind to describe our meal was “WOW”. Food was amazing. My wife and I had 7 plates total and I had not one complaint. The experience was unreal. What a hidden gem. Cocktails were great as well. The server was very knowledgable and fantastic. We ordered everything we wanted to try at once and she brought out what pairings went well together.
The food was light but not skimpy. The mussels were great but we forgot to get a picture.
… moreThe food was light but not skimpy. The mussels were great but we forgot to get a picture.
Renee Bierman
My husband and I went for Valentine’s Day and I have to say this is the best restaurant I’ve ever dined at. The hype is absolutely justified. Everything is perfection, from the cocktails to every detail and flavor on each plate. The concept is small shareable plates, so we got 6 different items to try. We ordered it all at once and they brought it out a few at a time so that the flavors progressed throughout the meal.
We tried ricotta gnudi, sausage & grapes, shrimp pozole, seared scallops, stuffed dates, and the wagyu steak special. Everything was so unique & flavorful, unlike anything I’ve ever tasted before. My personal top 3 were the wagyu, ricotta gnudi, and the stuffed dates. Everything was cooked perfectly, had many different layers of flavor, and had a great variety of different options to try, whether it be meat, seafood, sides, or sweets. My mouth is still watering just thinking about that food.
The cocktails also are next level amazing. Forget about a simple little 2-3 ingredient drink. This is a true mixology bar with 6-8 ingredient drinks. The attention to detail by the staff is awesome and again, the flavors are so complex and unlike anything I’ve ever had. We tried the pomp mule, girl put in work, slow burn, and stargazer. The drinks are neither sweet nor too strong of alcohol, perfectly balanced to sip throughout the meal.
It is a tiny restaurant, I’m talking maybe half a dozen tables and a dozen or so bar stools. We sat at the bar, and although it may seemed cramped at first, I thought the seats were well-spaced and we still had plenty of room to spread out our plates. The staff offers to hang up your coat for you and are ao incredibly accommodating to make sure you’re comfortable. They’re always refilling your water and even will give you fresh plates and silverware in between courses. They explain the best way to taste the food on each dish in order to enjoy the flavors to the fullest.
It is definitely pricey, we spent about $200 between the two of us plus an additional tip. But you’re not getting just a meal, you’re getting a whole experience, and that is well worth it to me. I am so happy that a restaurant like this exists not too far away from me and I’m already wanting to go back. The overwhelming amount of 5 star reviews speak for themselves.
… moreWe tried ricotta gnudi, sausage & grapes, shrimp pozole, seared scallops, stuffed dates, and the wagyu steak special. Everything was so unique & flavorful, unlike anything I’ve ever tasted before. My personal top 3 were the wagyu, ricotta gnudi, and the stuffed dates. Everything was cooked perfectly, had many different layers of flavor, and had a great variety of different options to try, whether it be meat, seafood, sides, or sweets. My mouth is still watering just thinking about that food.
The cocktails also are next level amazing. Forget about a simple little 2-3 ingredient drink. This is a true mixology bar with 6-8 ingredient drinks. The attention to detail by the staff is awesome and again, the flavors are so complex and unlike anything I’ve ever had. We tried the pomp mule, girl put in work, slow burn, and stargazer. The drinks are neither sweet nor too strong of alcohol, perfectly balanced to sip throughout the meal.
It is a tiny restaurant, I’m talking maybe half a dozen tables and a dozen or so bar stools. We sat at the bar, and although it may seemed cramped at first, I thought the seats were well-spaced and we still had plenty of room to spread out our plates. The staff offers to hang up your coat for you and are ao incredibly accommodating to make sure you’re comfortable. They’re always refilling your water and even will give you fresh plates and silverware in between courses. They explain the best way to taste the food on each dish in order to enjoy the flavors to the fullest.
It is definitely pricey, we spent about $200 between the two of us plus an additional tip. But you’re not getting just a meal, you’re getting a whole experience, and that is well worth it to me. I am so happy that a restaurant like this exists not too far away from me and I’m already wanting to go back. The overwhelming amount of 5 star reviews speak for themselves.