Went with about 16 people. One server. The whole experience took forever.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Evan Action
My wife and I had dinner here on the last night of our anniversary trip (Tuesday evening), and it was the perfect way to end our stay in Ashtabula. The restaurant is just a quick minute’s walk from the beautiful River Bend Hotel — super convenient!
We didn’t think to make a reservation since Google Maps showed no wait on a Tuesday, but it turned out to be quite busy. We put our name in and walked down to Bridge Street Tavern for a couple of drinks while we waited. Tip for anyone visiting: if you know when you’d like to dine, definitely make a reservation — it’s worth it.
Once seated, we had an excellent experience. The flank steak was phenomenal, and my wife’s salmon was cooked perfectly. Our waitress, Jamie, took great care of us, and we really noticed how well the entire staff worked together — the waitresses and bar team were all covering for one another seamlessly, which made for smooth and attentive service.
Highly recommend stopping at Bascule Bridge Grille when passing through Ashtabula. Great food, great service, and a warm local atmosphere — a perfect spot for any special evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Creme Brulee
L. H.
Wonderful food, I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lisa Steele
Everything was excellent! The crab cakes, duck, and dessert were all fantastic. I have no negatives! Staff was pleasant and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Katz
Good food! When making a reservation ask for a table by the front window, best seats in the restaurant. Nice wine list. Don't overlook the specials.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Nash
My wife and I stop in Ashtabula, Ohio when we travel from Nashville to family in Western New York. One of the reasons we stop here is this jewel of a restaurant we discovered. We always have a great meal and service. We enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant and the revitalized historic downtown. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorrie Y
Awesome food & service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Charcuterie Board, Red Snapper
Rose Specht
What great food and the cocktail was one of the best I have ever consumed. Highly recommend
Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend this place!
Sarah Woernley
From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and the staff was attentive. The menu offered a great variety of options, and everything I tried was delicious and well-prepared. The highlight of my meal which I highly recommend. The location by the bridge added a unique charm to the evening, making it a memorable dining experience. Overall, I was very impressed with both the food and the service, and I would definitely recommend Bascule Bridge Grille to anyone looking for a great meal in a pleasant setting.
Darren Lee Tyler
Just visiting the area and this place was recommended by some locals. To say it did not disappoint is an understatement. In fact it was one of the top dining experiences my wife and I have had in many years. The filet was arguably the best I’ve ever had. Everything we tried was tremendous. Great service and atmosphere. Cocktails were excellent, and the food? Wow!!
Mason
PREFACE: this will not be like my other reviews because I hold places that are trying to be upscale dining to a much higher standard than if I were to be reviewing a generic diner for instance. Positives first: Food was amazing and the kitchen was pulling off amazing work from our ability to watch them working since the kitchen is exposed. Just three chefs pulled off one hell of a symphony. Without question probably one of the best pork chops I ever had in my life and is probably one of the most perfectly cooked medium rare steaks I've had in a restaurant. All dishes and silverware looked clean and tables and chairs all look to be in fine condition. Bathrooms were clean, which for the price point of this restaurant better be the case. The wait staff was attentive but there was a couple times where our drinks were empty for a good minute. Negatives: There were a couple misses that I would not even hold against any typical restaurant unless their marketing themselves as something upscale, which Bascule is aiming for. The hallway to the bathroom and both the men's and women's bathroom handles were also broken. The attire of the wait staff was inconsistent and was kind of inappropriate. For a formal dining to have anyone in athletic clothing is not professional. If anything just bite the bullet and designate uniforms like any higher end restaurant. Only major flop that we had with the food was the Walmart butterfly crackers that came out with our smoked salmon gratin. It was so shocking and disappointing that I had to take a picture of it which I attached. The entrees we had were spectacular, but if they were just okay this would have been a three-star review because of those dang crackers. Other odd things that need to get figured out is the ventilation in the kitchen, because the kitchen is exposed to the dining room it is not sucking the smoke out and it's wafting into your dining experience. Then because of this fact, we could see that smoke had settled and severely stained the ceiling and HVAC system around the exposed kitchen area.
Lauren Hill
Food was incredible flavor, timely manner, great presentation. Even the silverware was beautiful.
Staff was extremely attentive and kind.
Whoever is in charge here, you’re doing it right.
Best restaurant on earth!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙌🙌👌👌👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went with about 16 people. One server. The whole experience took forever.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
My wife and I had dinner here on the last night of our anniversary trip (Tuesday evening), and it was the perfect way to end our stay in Ashtabula. The restaurant is just a quick minute’s walk from the beautiful River Bend Hotel — super convenient!
We didn’t think to make a reservation since Google Maps showed no wait on a Tuesday, but it turned out to be quite busy. We put our name in and walked down to Bridge Street Tavern for a couple of drinks while we waited. Tip for anyone visiting: if you know when you’d like to dine, definitely make a reservation — it’s worth it.
Once seated, we had an excellent experience. The flank steak was phenomenal, and my wife’s salmon was cooked perfectly. Our waitress, Jamie, took great care of us, and we really noticed how well the entire staff worked together — the waitresses and bar team were all covering for one another seamlessly, which made for smooth and attentive service.
Highly recommend stopping at Bascule Bridge Grille when passing through Ashtabula. Great food, great service, and a warm local atmosphere — a perfect spot for any special evening!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Creme Brulee
Wonderful food, I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was excellent! The crab cakes, duck, and dessert were all fantastic. I have no negatives! Staff was pleasant and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good food! When making a reservation ask for a table by the front window, best seats in the restaurant. Nice wine list. Don't overlook the specials.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife and I stop in Ashtabula, Ohio when we travel from Nashville to family in Western New York. One of the reasons we stop here is this jewel of a restaurant we discovered. We always have a great meal and service. We enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant and the revitalized historic downtown. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome food & service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Charcuterie Board, Red Snapper
What great food and the cocktail was one of the best I have ever consumed.
Highly recommend
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend this place!
From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming and the staff was attentive. The menu offered a great variety of options, and everything I tried was delicious and well-prepared. The highlight of my meal which I highly recommend.
The location by the bridge added a unique charm to the evening, making it a memorable dining experience. Overall, I was very impressed with both the food and the service, and I would definitely recommend Bascule Bridge Grille to anyone looking for a great meal in a pleasant setting.
Just visiting the area and this place was recommended by some locals. To say it did not disappoint is an understatement. In fact it was one of the top dining experiences my wife and I have had in many years. The filet was arguably the best I’ve ever had. Everything we tried was tremendous. Great service and atmosphere. Cocktails were excellent, and the food? Wow!!
PREFACE: this will not be like my other reviews because I hold places that are trying to be upscale dining to a much higher standard than if I were to be reviewing a generic diner for instance.
Positives first:
Food was amazing and the kitchen was pulling off amazing work from our ability to watch them working since the kitchen is exposed. Just three chefs pulled off one hell of a symphony. Without question probably one of the best pork chops I ever had in my life and is probably one of the most perfectly cooked medium rare steaks I've had in a restaurant. All dishes and silverware looked clean and tables and chairs all look to be in fine condition. Bathrooms were clean, which for the price point of this restaurant better be the case. The wait staff was attentive but there was a couple times where our drinks were empty for a good minute.
Negatives:
There were a couple misses that I would not even hold against any typical restaurant unless their marketing themselves as something upscale, which Bascule is aiming for. The hallway to the bathroom and both the men's and women's bathroom handles were also broken. The attire of the wait staff was inconsistent and was kind of inappropriate. For a formal dining to have anyone in athletic clothing is not professional. If anything just bite the bullet and designate uniforms like any higher end restaurant.
Only major flop that we had with the food was the Walmart butterfly crackers that came out with our smoked salmon gratin. It was so shocking and disappointing that I had to take a picture of it which I attached. The entrees we had were spectacular, but if they were just okay this would have been a three-star review because of those dang crackers.
Other odd things that need to get figured out is the ventilation in the kitchen, because the kitchen is exposed to the dining room it is not sucking the smoke out and it's wafting into your dining experience. Then because of this fact, we could see that smoke had settled and severely stained the ceiling and HVAC system around the exposed kitchen area.
Food was incredible flavor, timely manner, great presentation. Even the silverware was beautiful.
Staff was extremely attentive and kind.
Whoever is in charge here, you’re doing it right.
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