Hi Cleveland mamas-to-be,
Would love to hear your suggestions on baby shower locations. I'm a "south-sider" (Independence) with family coming from the far west side (Huron). Any advice on cool places located near me or on the west side?
I'm more interested in a restuarant than a party center, just because the idea of hauling food, plates, etc isn't appealing. BUT - for a really unique venue, I'd make an exception.
Thanks!
Re: Baby Shower Location
We are having ours at the Independence Town Hall. If you are a resident of Independence, you can rent it for only $50 for the day. They have a kitchen in there, and they provide tables and chairs for up to 55 people. I have not yet been there, but everyone on my husband's side said it is really cute. I guess they have recently updated it, they have wood floors, and a stage as well.
Also, I have been to a shower at D'Agneses on Broadview Road. It is their party room. It was very nice and the food was good.
Flairs is also good. They also have a party room that is hidden and nice.
Independence Crown Plaza right off the highway has a small banquet room that is very nice, and their food is excellent. I would assume other hotels in the Independence area also have small banquet rooms.
I attended a bridal shower at Amber Oaks restaurant in Sheffield Lake. It would work well for a baby shower, too. Their party area can accommodate up to about 150, but they'd just size it down for a smaller guest list -- no problem. Wonderful food, too.
Closer to Cleveland, check out Santo's in Middleburg Hts. Their party room holds up to 50 (I have no idea how many guests you expect) and their food (Italian homestyle) is excellent. When I lived in Mdbg Hts, it was by far my favorite restaurant. I like that it's family owned/operated, too. (Amber Oaks that I mentioned is also a family owned place.) Santo's is near the Pearl Rd. exit off I-71, so very convenient for west side travelers.
For 'atmosphere', as well as yummy homemade luncheon fare, there's always Clementine's in Olmsted Twp. Awesome sandwiches, soups and desserts. It's an adorable little tea house and not far from I-480 (Great Northern exit).
1400 W 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44102.
The food is great and the inside is really pretty.
Been to shower/parties/dinner at all these places... and all have good food.
Eddies Creekside (Brecksville)
Lockkeepers (Independence)
Market (Rocky River)
Houlihans (Westlake)
Chinato (downtown)
Lago (tremont)
Good Luck!