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A Spirited History

Prohibition took its toll on rural America, though a few aspiring "entrepreneurs" kept the distilling economy going. Our building housed contraband liquor and was raided by the local sheriff's department in 1927. Homeowner John Whittene was charged with possession of alcohol and received a fine of $1000. 


Today what was once known as "the brick house" is home to Black Door Tavern. The tavern features an upstairs cocktail bar, and chef led scratch kitchen.  


Kitchen Hours:

Fri - Sat 3:00-9:00PM

Sun 1:00-5:00PM


Cocktail Bar Hours:

Sun- Thurs 1:00-5:00PM

Fri - Sat 4:00-9:00PM

Menu

Small plates

Queso fundido

15

blue corn tortilla chips

Tomato -basil bisque

8

crispy garlic + croutons

Sauerkraut balls

15

1,000 island dressing 

Fried pierogis

13

potato cheddar filling + bacon + bourbon apple sauce + crème fraiche + poppyseed 

Oven roasted shishito peppers

11

lime + cilantro

Deviled eggs go to Tokyo

16

pickled ginger egg yolk + smoked salmon + salmon roe + tamari egg + wasabi crema

Smoked potatoes

11

 dill + scallion + garlic² aioli + black garlic vinaigrette  

Scallop & shrimp ceviche

16

assorted items of the crunchy dipping variety 

Crispy shrimp

13

sundried tomatoes + olives + garlic + pesto + preserved lemon aioli 

Bread & spreads

13

smoked Cipollini onion & herb focaccia bread + olive tapenade + pesto

Seared baby romaine lettuce

15

egg + tomato  - basil caper salsa + parmesan + croutons + green goddess dressing

Sour lime -chili peanuts & almonds

7

Cheese board

16

 seasonal marmalade + dried fruit + house- made crackers + nuts


Larger Plates

Chicken saltimbocca

21

prosciutto + sage + early summer ratatouille + goat cheese fondue 

Adobo salmon tacos

26

salsa verde + cabbage slaw + crema + guacamole + blue tortillas + black bean stew

Pork belly lettuce wraps

17

ponzu cucumbers + carrots + green siracha sauce + hoisin + butter crunch lettuce 

Eggplant rollatini

19

mushroom demi + mushroom confit + truffle oil

Philly cheese steak

24

strip steak + onions+ shitakes + gruyere + smoked jalapeno cheese whiz + hoagie roll + "loaded" chips 


Sweet plates

Frozen chocolate pudding pops

6

 + toasted coconut

White chocolate - juniper blondie

8

Lemon glazed donut holes

9

Chef Chris di liSi

  Chris grew up in Northeast Ohio. He graduated from Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin, then attended Bowling Green State University, as a criminology major. Upon graduation he decided to follow his true passion for cooking and attended Western Culinary Institute, in Portland Oregon, where he graduated with honors.

  Chris returned home as an intern for the esteemed Union Club, in Cleveland. Learning his craft and French technique from their seasoned staff. Chris then moved on to the DiRoNA award winning restaurant, The Inn at Turner’s Mill. He was both Sous Chef and Pastry chef of the iconic restaurant. He learned farm to table principles, combined with scratch cooking in a seasonally changing menu environment. He jumped at the opportunity to re-open the landmark Cleveland restaurant, Pier W. As Executive Sous Chef he helped reboot the restaurant and oversee a huge staff with a heavy seafood emphasis.

  Chris moved onto to another DiRoNA, 4 Diamond award winning restaurant, Baricelli Inn. Having the opportunity to lead the kitchen with Chef Paul Minnillo, at his top-notch restaurant Where he learned fine dining at its highest level. Chris became partners with Chef Paul at Flour where they focused on Southern Italian cuisine, all from scratch and pizza. Finally, Chris used all his experience to open his own venture, The Willeyville in the new East Bank of the Flats. Where he focused on a seasonally changing menu with American flavors. 

   Chris is eager to use his experience to handcraft a small plate experience for you at Black Door Tavern. 

We ask that parties making reservations for 9 or more place a credit card on file. If your party decides to cancel, please notify 24+ hours prior to your reservation to avoid a  $15 per person fee. 

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Black Door Tavern

6202 South River Road West, Geneva, Ohio 44041, United States

(440)466-6604

Hours

Kitchen Hours:

Fri - Sat 4:00-9:00PM

Sun 1:00-5:00PM


Cocktail Bar Hours:

Sun- Thurs 1:00-5:00PM

Fri - Sat 4:00-9:00PM

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