Sweetwater Landing Closing; New Restaurant Taking Over
Emerald Necklace Marina Grille & Waterside Room is expected to open in its place on April 1 after winning the bid to take over the space.
The owners of the Sweetwater Landing restaurant will hand over the keys to the building at the end of the month.
Emerald Necklace Marina Grille & Waterside Room is expected to open in its place on April 1 after winning the bid to take over the location, owned by the Cleveland Metroparks.
The new owners are expected to renovate the marina grille, “inside and out,” said Melissa Nelson, a partner in the venture.
The Big Show catering company, which recently won the bid to take over the space, has worked for years with the Cleveland Metroparks on various projects.
Plans are in the works for some changes at the property.
In addition to an outdoor “tiki bar,” the outdoor seating area will be expanded — with enough room for live music.
“We will also be offering a soup and salad bar, and applewood-fired pizzas and piadinas (thin Italian flatbread),” said Nelson.
Sweetwater Landing, in business for more than a decade, is owned by the Lucarelli family. The family bid on the space, but lost to The Big Show.
The business will remain open through the end of the month, and planned activities — including a Lakewood Chamber of Commerce luncheon on March 22 — are still scheduled.
Patty Ryan, the executive director of the chamber, said that the Lucarelli family has been active in the community. But they’re not going anywhere: The family still owns the popular restaurant Player’s on Madison.
“(The marina) is a coveted location, so the competition gets tough,” Ryan said.
The original building at the marina was destroyed by river flooding and ice in 1994. The current building was constructed two years later.
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Lakewood Chamber of Commerce March Luncheon Meeting
March 22, 2013 at 11:30 pm–1:00 pm
Linda Rogers
7:08 am on Thursday, March 7, 2013
It's too bad the Lucarelli family lost this business but I'm excited to see an expanded patio there. I hope Player's doesn't go anywhere. What a great restaurant! Now, metroparks, please fix the boat ramp at that marina!
Alexandra
8:10 am on Thursday, March 7, 2013
I hope they will open another location in Lakewood that serves during lunch. I eat dinner out but rarely due to 4 kids and everywhere they need to be.
Crystina67
9:21 am on Thursday, March 7, 2013
Salad and soup bars are pretty unsanitary and rather dated. The former owners had great tasting food and a very simple but diverse menu. I hope this is not going to turn into a Ryan's or a Friendly's.
ian king
11:28 am on Thursday, March 7, 2013
Hope the new owners invest in having a bit more user friendly outdoor area = how about lots of flowers, comfortable chairs and tables, and table umbrellas that can open and close as needed. and in the fall how about some heaters to sit under, similar to The Wine Bar in Rocky River? this is such a great location that could become very popular if a bit more updating and not retro look/decor is achieved. the current decor just seems confused - is it a nautical theme, or ice cream parlor?
it just seemed to lack an identity. and though i like players, i think the decor there is very dated also - 1980s almost! so new owners/leasors please think decor.
the tiki idea doesn't really sound that wonderful - we are not on an ocean here or in hawaii. it sounds a bit tacky. how about going the way of pier w or at least a bit more adult than a tiki - talk about outdated and retro - concept!
themeatiest
12:21 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013
I just want to know how taking away seating for an applewood pizza oven, a tiki bar, & a soup & salad bar is a better thing, on the weekends it was hard enough getting a table. Also how can you have a tiki bar outside, open containers are illegal in the metroparks? Lastly I enjoy the peace & quite of nature down there, I don't want it disturbed by loud music.
daniel dever
5:30 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013
i agree it should be maintained as the park it is in keep the noise inside the building and let everyone enjoy the park since that is where it is at. we don't need to make the metro parks become anymore commercial in site as it is now
dougmoore
6:04 pm on Thursday, March 7, 2013
The new people should be commended for updating & expanding. Based on comments, mostly well thoughtout, they need to carefully refine their plans. Expanded seating, especially outside, should be at the top of the list. Hope the daytime menu stays casual..& please remember it is a park..aka nature!
Missy Nelson
3:04 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013
The number to call to book events at The Waterside Room at the Marina is 440-933-4739 ext 4.Go to www.clevelandcatering.com to view menu, prices, and available dates!