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21 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Fax: 216-241-9203

Average Rating 4 (15 Ratings)

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  • Business Hours: Mon. 11:00 AM-9:00 PM, Tues. 11:00 AM-11:00 PM, Wed. 11:00 AM-11:00 PM, Thu. 11:00 AM-11:00 PM, Fri. Midday-01:00 AM, Sat. Midday-01:00 AM, Sun. 3:00 PM-9:00 PM
  • Credit Cards Accepted: American Express

Since opening during the Gateway District's revitalization, Fat Fish Blue has created a niche as Cleveland's approximation of the French Quarter. The modern two-story downtown space -- really a restaurant with a bar and stage dropped right in the middle of the plush dining area -- has become the top local spot for the blues. The club features a popular Cajun menu and a stocked bar featuring regular specials on hurricanes. Lending an endless amount of musical credibility is the joint's regular Wednesday night performer, blues legend Robert Lockwood, Jr., reputedly the only person to ever learn guitar from Robert Johnson. The club also brings in top jazz and blues artists from around the country, with previous performers including Shemekia Copeland, Koko Taylor and Levon Helm. If you think you have the chops, Fat Fish Blue also sponsors Tuesday night open-mic nights. If you're hungry, you're really in the best of luck considering the critically acclaimed kitchen is open until doors close. Like everywhere in the area, look for a bigger crowd before and after Tribe games. And while it's comfortable on a regular night, the bigger the musical act, the more packed the space. -- Daniel Rivkin

15 Ratings and Reviews

  • The Best

    Review rating : 5out of 5   meloturner - 09/16/2008

    The food ,atmosphere,music ,service and the people - the BEST.i will go back again,again and again

  • Fabulous

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Stayblessd - 09/07/2008

    I particularly love the greens cornbread and that oatmeal peach pie n ice cream. along with the fabulous band topping it off!

  • cajun food and drinks

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Sandoil41 - 07/09/2008

    the food was great and the service was great. i will go back

  • excellent

    Review rating : 5out of 5   jyw31 - 06/01/2004

    Best in Cleveland for food, service and friendliness.

  • Superb

    Review rating : 5out of 5   fink47 - 05/27/2004

    No matter how many time I go, the next meal is always better then the last one. And I thought the last one coudn't be beaten!

  • cajun food

    Review rating : 5out of 5   jbrooks160 - 05/02/2004

    best cajun food in town

  • Vm14369's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   vm14369 - 08/13/2003

    I think the place is the bomb, Went out there to see a great band called, Rev.Raven n The Smokin Alterboys, they totally rock,Food is Great, I'll be Back..

  • BevHodgeMicOdabi's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   bevhodgemicodabi - 06/29/2003

    I was newly married, celebrating my birthday in July 2000 and having a fun night out on the town with my then husband. We were greeted warmly (I liked being appreciated for my red dress), the food was excellent (especially the fried green tomatos), the music was funky and soulful! I'll try to top that now that I'm single again see some of you 7/27/03--tell me happy birthday!

  • JJohns440's Review

    Review rating : 0out of 5   jjohns440 - 06/01/2003

    never been but i am planing to real soon, really, really looking forward to this night!!.

  • SLIONE419's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   slione419 - 01/24/2003

    Totally wonderful service for our party of six. The music was local but a great for local talent. The food was very good especially if you are familiar with cajun from New Orleans. Not a place for the weak at jazz or cajun cooking. Can't wait to return.

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