What great food and the cocktail was one of the best I have ever consumed. Highly recommend
Devon Miller
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.
rodney beckerink
Great little restaurant with a cozy atmosphere situated on an artsy street with coffee shops and pubs. The staff was very attentive, and the menu has a nice variety of choices--definitely a place deserving a return visit.
Such a well run kitchen. We were fortunate to be seated near the kitchen and watched this team just knock it our of the park. Then, our food arrived and wow, very impressed during our visit.
One of my favorite spots for a low key but gourmet meal in Ashtabula County. The fish specials are always expertly prepared. Last night was flounder stuffed with crab, brussel sprouts and a butternut squash puree. Absolute perfection.
The wine menu is phenomenal and a 2017 Markko Chardonnay was great compliment.
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!
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.
Great little restaurant with a cozy atmosphere situated on an artsy street with coffee shops and pubs. The staff was very attentive, and the menu has a nice variety of choices--definitely a place deserving a return visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Chicken Escalope
Visiting from New york..Food and drinks were amazing... Found a gem in Ashtabula!
The only issue is that they need a better venting system, it was very smoky which had my clothes smelling of food after I left.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Steamed Mussels
Beyond excellent food and service. Would recommend to anyone for a thoroughly enjoyable fine dining experience in Ashtabula.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Duck Breast, Brussels Sprouts, Bascule Mule
Such a well run kitchen. We were fortunate to be seated near the kitchen and watched this team just knock it our of the park. Then, our food arrived and wow, very impressed during our visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
One of my favorite spots for a low key but gourmet meal in Ashtabula County. The fish specials are always expertly prepared. Last night was flounder stuffed with crab, brussel sprouts and a butternut squash puree. Absolute perfection.
The wine menu is phenomenal and a 2017 Markko Chardonnay was great compliment.
Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Puree
What a gem! Great space, great service and AMAZING food. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Happy meal dinner.. near my house
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food...great service!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We absolutely love Bascule. The food is divine, the wine selection never fails and the service is impeccable. A must if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cakes, Duck Breast, Brussels Sprouts, Burrata Salad, Charcuterie Board, Rack of Lamb, Steak, Lamb Lollipops
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