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Salmon Dave's, Rocky River, OH

Salmon Dave's

4.7 (1540)
$31 to $50
Seafood
19015 Old Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Opening our doors in 1993, Salmon Dave’s has proudly endured as one of Greater Cleveland’s favorite local haunts. With an informal approach to upscale dining, our cozy neighborhood spot has gained a legendary reputation. After a recent head-to-toe renovation, Rocky River’s favorite restaurant is better than ever. The timeless character of the historic building lives on with distressed brick walls, crown moldings, and its signature mahogany bar. The updated feel is an eclectic balance of traditional and contemporary design elements, creating the perfect backdrop for Salmon Dave’s spirited bar scene and relaxed dinner vibe. Veteran chef Mario Brown and his talented culinary team offer new menu selections alongside fan-favorites, maintaining our promise of providing the freshest “Guaranteed Seafood.”

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (440) 331-2739
  • Website
    http://www.salmondaves.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mario Brown
  • Private party facilities
    The Wine Room provides a semi-private space adjacent to our main dining room. With seating for up to 18 guests, this elegantly appointed room carries over the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Salmon Dave’s while offering a refined yet comfortable backdrop for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Carolyn Miller: (440) 331-2739
  • Location
    19015 Old Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Cross street
    Detroit
  • Parking details
    Street and public parking available nearby
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

  • Whiskey Flight Experience

    $30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy Whiskey? Want to try three amazing bourbon's from our Private Barrel Collection? HR Jefferson's Reserve, Watershed Silver Oak Washed and Weller Full Proof!

Private dining

Menu

Salmon Dave's's menu was last updated on 3/22/2023.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,540 people are saying

Salmon Dave's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salmon Dave's offers a stellar seafood experience with "amazing food and excellent service." Guests appreciate the "beautiful ambiance" and "attentive" staff like Bird and Wes. The lobster bisque and lobster risotto are standout dishes, and the pan-roasted salmon with lobster risotto is "perfectly prepared." Reservations recommended for this "gem."
1,540 Reviews

  1. Lisa VIP

    Indiana9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always 5 stars! My only gripe is I wish your bar would stay open later.

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  2. Kevin

    Cleveland36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food, drinks and especially service at Salmon Dave's. My guest enjoyed the halibut special which was great. I tried the lobster and shrimp cappelinni for the first time, but it will certainly not be the last.

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  3. Mark VIP

    Cleveland1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Waitress was in a hurry to get us in and out. Made reservation denoting our anniversary however they didn’t read what I wrote to open table. Bottle of wine was poured at initial opening and never again by my waitress. Water in the bottle at the table was not cold. The halibut was good however was very dry…had to have been sitting under the lamps for a while. Making reservations on a Tuesday @ 5:30 should not earn a seat next to the kitchen; especially for a special occasion

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  4. Amy

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate at Salmon Dave's for our anniversary, and this was our first time visiting the restaurant. We've lived in the area for about a year but waited to visit this place. Now I wish I went sooner. We felt well taken care of. The staff checked up on us consistently without being obtrusive. They were helpful with me making decisions between menu items as it's my first time here. One particular note is when we went to order the crab cakes as an appetizer and our server noted that the appetizer only comes with one crab cake, which saved us a lot of confusion and time. Instead we ordered the blue crab cocktail from the raw bar menu and it was some of the best crab I've ever had. My husband loved his lobster roll and as we're raised in New England, we can be picky about lobster. My pan roasted salmon was so moist without being undercooked. The lobster risotto was unbelievable. The complementary creme brulee for our anniversary was just the icing on the cake. They clearly care about the patrons and want them to have a good experience and put pride in their food and establishment. This is a gem.

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  5. Kate

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent. Service was a bit slower than expected. Bar is busy and noisy which some might find difficult. Overall a good experience

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  6. David

    Cleveland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food at Salmon Dave's. Comfortable seating. All went well.

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  7. Terry VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and wonderful service! The restaurant looks fabulous.

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  8. Kara

    Cleveland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit to Salmon Dave’s was fantastic. The seafood was amazing. Our waitress was incredibly attentive, friendly and checked in with us just the right amount of times. I have already recommended Salmon Dave’s to family and friends! We will visit again.

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  9. Maria

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a beautiful restaurant and delicious food. Service was a little slow but everyone was extremely kind, kept us updated and gave great recommendations.

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came for Mother’s Day lunch—everything was delicious! Amazing food, excellent service. Salmon Dave’s never disappoints!!

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FAQs

Salmon Dave's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (440) 331-2739.

Salmon Dave's is rated 4.7 stars by 1540 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. Cleveland West

Make a reservation

Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Salmon Dave's

19015 Old Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Detroit
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Pacific Rim
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street and public parking available nearby
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mario Brown
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.salmondaves.com/
  • Phone number
    (440) 331-2739
  • Private party facilities
    The Wine Room provides a semi-private space adjacent to our main dining room. With seating for up to 18 guests, this elegantly appointed room carries over the warm, welcoming atmosphere of Salmon Dave’s while offering a refined yet comfortable backdrop for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Carolyn Miller: (440) 331-2739

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