Parker's New American Bistro
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 771-7130
- Price:
- $$$
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Parker's New American Bistro – by John Hyduk
The Scene
If "bistro bar" conjures up images of Gauloise-smoking toughs, berets and Edith Piaf, Parker's will be a revelation. Chef Parker Bosley is a one-man wrecking crew of Cleveland dining expectations; well-dressed swells have journeyed to this Ohio City hideaway for years to eat something to write their expense accounts about.
The Menu
It's not easy to define the French-trained Bosley's style of American cuisine. He'd call it a combination of fresh ingredients and common sense; others might favor "nouvelle obsessive." An early and vocal advocate of seasonal cooking, Bosley is a familiar sight at the city's farmers markets, picking asparagus for the evening's table and subjecting his lettuce to an FBI-worthy background check. As a result, some of his entrees (the chicken Papparedelle and veal medallions, for example) have been known to feature a vegetable ragout that steals the limelight from the meat, and his salads are some of the best in town.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoYou'll never know precisely what will make the dessert menu, but chances are the freshest berries available will turn up in souffles and custards. Skip the appetizers and save room for the sweet stuff.
User Reviews for Parker's New American Bistro
05/22/2006 Posted by suec456
We just returned from a weekend trip to Cleveland along with another couple and we dined here Saturday night. I cannot express strongly enough how impressed we all were with the food and service here. We make it a point to visit quality restaurants whenever we dine out; and not just for the hype, but for the FOOD. That's what it is all about after all. Well, the food AND the service at Parker's was exemplary! If you live in Cleveland or are visiting there, this charming little spot is not to be missed. We dressed up a bit but people were dining in jeans and khaki's and were not out of place at all. I will definitely visit next time I am in town. You should do the same.
Pros: quiet, charming, good wine list
03/11/2003 Posted by maluhia
Actually, the food here is amazing. The dishes sound straightforward enough, but the beauty is in the execution. Who knew celery, of all things, could be so full of flavor? I ordered short ribs, and every part of it was delicious. The prices are quite reasonable for the quality of the food. Of all the restaurants in Cleveland I have been to so far, Parker's is my favorite.
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