Paragon Wines+ Martinis + Plates

We were surprised at how good this was. I had a veggie wrap and my wife had a chicken sandwich. Both are cooked and prepared in a healthy manner. We also have the Apple strudel which was outstanding.

I’ve been wanting to try this place for some time and found an opportunity, last Friday night. Parking was relatively easy and the place was sufficiently full. I arrived at approximately 8:00 and sat at the bar, since i was dining alone. Initially the staff was a bit stand-​offish, but warmed up over the course of my meal. I ordered the Sangria, which was generous and very good for $ 7.50. I then proceeded to place my order for the short rib sliders and an order of fried brussel sprouts. The bartender returned a short time later to inform me that the kitchen was out of short ribs, which was a bit of a bummer, because the menu is fairly small and 2 of the entrees involve short ribs. I quickly changed my order to the appetizer wings, to accompany the brussel sprouts. The food arrived a short time later and everything was delicious. The portion of brussel sprouts was more than generous especially for $ 5. The sprouts were perfectly fried, not at all greasy, and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. The wings were perfectly seasoned but not dipped in sauce, which was nice because that meant no messy fingers! There were 2 dips, a bleu cheese and chorizo, to accompany the wings but wasn’t needed because the wings were good without the dip. I can’t wait to return. Those brussel sprouts were delicious and can’t wait to try the short rib sliders on my next visit.

Didn’t know what to expect when I walked in. Dark… very dark lol. Paragon was pretty full… especially the bar area. When I first walked in, to my right there was a little spread (buffet maybe) of something… don’t really know what it was. I found a stool at the end of the bar near the kitchen area. It looked super small and cramped in there and I couldn’t imagine working in such a small space lol. Anyway, my server/​bartender was meh okay, not very customer friendly towards me (on my bill it says her name was Tammy). She was pretty occupied chatting it up with one of the male guest next to me, a little «act like I’m busy» and occasionally looked at her watch/​standing around… definitely didn’t even get the «how’s your meal/​drink» to me. **shrugs**
I ordered a Pomegranate Mojito and Corned Beef Egg Rolls (something quick). As far as the eggs rolls, they offered three different types: corned beef, a pepperoni pizza one and veggie egg roll. I thought the Corned Beef Egg Roll (with thousand island dressing) was unusual but pretty darn good, the mojito was a little strong and tasted like licorice.
The only reason why I gave three stars instead of two was the egg rolls… pretty good. My end result… one time visit.

We had the fried brussels sprouts which were very very good. Macaroni and cheese is awesome and the shroom flatbread was also tasty. Our server was very friendly and knew the menu very well to give us recommendations and I would recommend this place highly if you’re in the Euclid area.

This is a pretty hard review to write. There were pros and cons, which I’ll outline here.
Pros:
–Food. It was hot, delicious, and plentiful. Their fries are really, really awesome. Sorry Michael Symon, but they are a better version of the Lola fries.
–Atmosphere. There were plenty of options, including two bars (one indoor, one covered outdoor), a patio, and plenty of tables and booths inside.
Cons:
–Service. We were a large party, but the service was sporadic, not too friendly, and it. took. FOREVER. And we were literally one of only two parties at the place. It was dead.
I think it’s pretty easy to give a would-​be three-​star review an extra star if the service was stellar. However, poor service is just the worst and just puts a damper on the entire experience. Therefore, this would-​be four star review is now just ok. I’d return, but probably during a different time to see if we could get a smile or some genuine emotion from another server.

The wife and I did not know what to expect. Don’t fear first timers you will be glad you came just like we did. Food great and what a very nice out door area even if it rains because they have an attached cover from one building to the other for cover. Great times here for everyone. Food is very good. The braised short ribs melt in your mouth. (oldies no need for teeth). :)
Would recommend this to all.

I’m a new resident of Euclid & my husband & I were looking for a nice restaurant. We stumbled upon the Paragon, which was nice, great atmosphere.
We ordered the meatloaf entrée & when we received it noticed it had pork around the rim.
Nowhere on the menu does it states that there is pork served with the meatloaf. Neither of us eat pork for religious & health reasons.
My husband asked to speak with the chef & his response was meatloaf is a General Term, & next time we should ask if there’s pork in it. REALLY!
He did take meatloaf off the order & my husband ordered the chicken instead.
The chef did agree to a free dessert, but was a little hesitate with that too. Unbelievable!
So for those, who do not eat pork Beware.
Minus the pork experience, the chicken was Great & the apple strudel was to die for.

Love this place, tons of vegan options, great atmosphere, great drink selection and it even has a covered outside bar that is heated in the winter.
The Brussel sprouts are amazing and boy howdy do they know how to prepare tofu. If you are in the area, they won’t dissapoint.

This is a nice spot that can go unseen. I’ve gone there for many dates because the atmosphere is very relaxedn, the lighting is dim, and the tables are huge.
They have a lot of options for vegetarians. You have to her the fries it’s a huge older for sharing and they are life changing (in a fry kind of way lol).

We’ve been here a few times and it is a great little spot. My wife is a vegetarian and I am a meat-​atarian so finding places that we can both enjoy is not always easy. But Paragon really does well with their different options. Neither of us drink, so I can’t speak to the alcohol selection. But we do eat so…
When we go, we normally just order a bunch of the snack plates and pick off of each one. My wife enjoys the marinated olives, the hummus, and the bruschetta. We both chow on the veggie spring rolls and fried brussels sprouts.
Which brings us to the house fries. Quite simply the best fries in the history of fries. In fact, I found some Renaissance art that would seem to indicate that the fries are God’s gift to man.
The only nit to pick with Paragon is that the place is really dark on the inside. Could use about 500 more light bulbs in the place.
Highly recommend Paragon! Go eat there. A lot.

Paragon continues to be a great neighborhood place. Great food, large beer/​wine selection and reasonable prices. Friendly staff too!

BEST veggie spring rolls I have ever had! Drinks so tasty! Burgers are to die for! Was a little loud, but it was packed with regulars. Great local atmosphere! I live 2 miles away & never knew this little gem was here all along! Maybe my new fave restaurant!

Went for dinner and drinks Sunday night and was so disappointed in the food. The atmosphere is warm and inviting just like the service. Our waitress was Lindsey and she was absolutely wonderful! Funny, personable, knowledgeable and attentive. The drinks, martinis and Moscow mules for me, and craft beer for my date were great. But the food, good god the food is bad! We got the Ruben egg rolls for an appetizer and it was normal greasy bar food but not bad. My date got the meatloaf which looked and tasted like cement. And I got the pierogi dinner. They were deep fried led potatoes w no flavor. Apparently they have changed the menu recently but not for the better. This place is good for drinks but that’s about it.

Though their food I find to be some of the best in town, twice I’ve tried to order take out & had difficulty. Apparently they’re not set up for this, which is a shame because I ‘ve had to take my business elsewhere both times. I stopped in the other day with my buddy, Charles. He’s a lawyer. I decided I would get to the bottom of this take out problem. Charles discovered that the sham they’re pulling is that they feign not being able to handle take out, so you are forced to come up to their establishment and try their wines. They have such confidence in their burgers, salads and seasoned fries, that it works! The bartender we talked to immediately apologized for any inconvenience it may have caused by not being able to accommodate take out. She quickly slid my lawyer friend, Charles, a Pierano Immortal Zin. He graciously accepted. Next thing I knew, Charles & I were knee deep in a bottle of Olf Bourgogne Blanc which is a tender Chardonnay from Burgundy. Next thing I remember was an order of their arugula and, of course, the infamous Paragon burger with their Rosemary seasoned fries. I think a pomegranate mojito followed, but I’m not sure. I do remember throwing darts at their cork sign over the bar, but the rest is a blur. Paragon is dangerous! You will get sucked in & time will get lost. BEWARE!!!

We had several small plates including short rib sliders, vegetable spring rolls, the Paragon board, Fried Brussels sprouts, and the house fries. Everything was delicious. It’s great to find a Tapas bar of this quality here. Service was relaxed and homey. Melissa our server was very pleasant. We will be back to taste the rest of the small plates!

Now featuring an entire vegan brunch menu every Sunday in addition to their regular brunch menu. I had a tofu scramble with deep fried Brussels sprouts that was amazing. My fiancé had a non vegan deep fried egg meal and loved it. Worth checking out whether you’re a vegan or not!

Little hidden gem in Euclid.
Very cute patio with a great menu. I ordered the veggie burger and it came in a pretzel bun. I never eat the buns well this one I did !!! Delicious.
We were all pleasantly surprised by this find !!!

Came for lunch on a Monday. Place was pretty quiet.
Ordered the Margarita flatbread. A lot of bread, and it wasn’t the tastiest pizza dough I’ve had.
Service was very friendly and efficient. It seems like one of the better options in Euclid, for sure.

For a local neighborhood bar and restaurant, this place is fantastic!
Food — They occasionally change their menu to suit the seasons. They use excellent quality ingredients. Salads, burgers and their specials are awesome. Lots of homemade delights.
Service — Very good.
Music — They usually don’t have live music, but there are good backgroud tunes.
Ambiance — Quite warm and welcoming. They also have a fantastic outdoor patio. Great summer dining!

If you are from the west side/​downtown and looking for the same douchey atmosphere of west 6^th street and don’t mind the fact that your chances of being shot or stabbed have increased by 5−7% geographically-​speaking, then by all means!
If you want a well-​poured, expensive drink then you’d have a better experience having Michael J Fox pour you some maddog ²⁰⁄₂₀.
Mixed crowd. yes but since there is no BW3 nearby, I think they all flock here…
Eastsiders trying to bring Rocky River to them…
Bleh.