Kiln - Shaker Heights: Elevated Shareable Plates & Craft Cocktails in Cleveland

Service and food were excellent. We definitely recommend making a reservation as we previously attempted to go on a weekend at 6:30 and there was a 3 hour wait. We came back today with a reservation and it was perfect. Food was amazing and we enjoyed everything. My favorite was the arctic char and popovers, but my husband really liked the braised lamb shank. However, I really don’t think you could go wrong with anything you order.

My husband and I recently celebrated our 2nd anniversary at Kiln while visiting family in Cleveland, and we couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. Being foodies from Dallas, we were excited to explore the culinary scene in this vibrant city, and Kiln did not disappoint! The concept of shareable plates was perfect for us; we spent the evening sampling a variety of dishes and wishing we had more people at the table to try even more of the menu. We kicked off our meal with the Roasted Candy Striped Beets—absolutely a must-try! Be sure to have all the flavors in one bite to fully appreciate the greatness of this dish. Next up, the mushroom tartlets were delightful, perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken Livers were a decadent treat that we thoroughly enjoyed. We rounded out our selections with the Stuffed Cabbage, which paired beautifully with the Lamb Shank—an excellent choice that added to our unforgettable meal. We also had a lovely wine from Stolpman Vineyards, La Cuadrilla, which complemented our dishes wonderfully. For dessert, we tried the Local Apple Crisp, a vegan dish that was good but could have benefited from a bit of fat to bind the topping properly and achieve the crispness typically expected in a classic apple crisp; it ended up being more of a dry crumble. Overall, we absolutely loved our experience at Kiln and are already looking forward to our next visit. If you find yourself in Cleveland, make sure to check this gem out—you won’t regret it!

Absolutely recommended. Spacious, cozy, elevated decor and atmosphere. Service very attentive and helpful. Cocktails are tasty. The food has good presentation and is flavorful with new mixes. I loved the addition of cherry , plum … jam and sauces to the dishes. Well balanced flavors with high end ingredients. Pricey but worth it for quality and quantity.

Kiln was a fantastic experience. Drinks were on point, I had the #6 cocktail which is essentially a negroni, both bitter and sweet. Had 4 other dishes, all of which were sauced and plated perfectly, with detail and distinction of flavor. Finished it all up with Baked Alaska, which was the best dessert I've ever had. This is one of the greats in Cleveland.

I just love everything about this place - just like I live everything about Amba and Zhug, especially the mood setting lights. I was at Van aken and the moment I found that Kiln was in the area, me and my husband knew our anniversary celebration spot. The cocktails were at par and super tasty. The Ricotta dumplings stood out as suggested by other google reviewers. The portion size was phenomenal and would suggest serving breads as an option with Hummus. Hummus was so fresh and creamy! Loved every bit of it. Thanks for a great experience and complementary dessert for our 2 :)

Kiln was the last of the Katz/Edgewater restaurants that we needed to visit. We have done Amba and zhug and loved both of those so we knew going in that we were in for a treat with Kiln. We made a reservation for a wedding anniversary dinner, and it was a lovely time. Our server made great dinner recommendations and the chef actually came around touching tables on a Saturday night and said hello. 5 star experience, and we will be back.