"The service here is polished without seeming stilted. The bar and wait staff are prompt and polite, effortlessly listing off daily specials or suggesting wine and drink pairings for various entrées. They know their stuff, but they’re not going to hit you over the head with it. Establishments of similar quality might take a more pompous, I-know-better-than-thou vibe. The servers at Dragonfly are simply here to ensure you have the best possible experience."

Patrick Mayock, MetroMix

"West 25th has been stealing partyers away from the Warehouse District for a while now. But, man, Dragonfly Lounge looks as if it could steal them away from Las Vegas."

- John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer

"Ownr Jeff Allison's vision for Dragonfly merges a night on the town with a night at a fine restaurant. The dramatic Ohio City space is the perfect backdrop to enjoy deftly crafted classic cocktails. When hunger strikes, smack it back with an assortment of fine sushi, or pull out the big guns and go for a thick, juicy Delmonico steak. Reasonable prices keep the emphasis on value."

-Cleveland Scene Magazine

 

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SMALL PLATES

Edamame  5.5

Miso Soup  5.

Summer Roll ~ Glass Noodles, Crab, Lettuce, Fresh Herbs, Nuac Cham Dipping Sauce  5.

Crunchy Calamari ~ Peanuts, Schezwan Peppers, Chipotle Mayo 10.5

Crispy Lobster Pot Stickers ~ Avocado, Pomelo, Indonesian Sweet Soy 12.5

Steamed Bun ~ Spicy BBQ Pork, Cucumber, Ginger Aioli 9.5

Dragonfly Charcuterie ~ Longaniza, Tocino, Chorizo, Assorted Asian Pickles  7.5

Spicy Thai Fried Chicken Wings ~ Pear Chutney 8.5

Steamed Mussels ~ Chinese Sausage, Cumin-Scented Tomato Broth  12.

Seviche ~ Tuna, Shrimp, Jalapeno, Calamansi Lime, Tomato Granitee  11.

Seaweed Salad ~ Sesame Oil Dressing 5.

Fennel Salad ~ Fuji Apple, Blue Cheese, Baby Greens, Toasted Pecans, Chinese Black Vinaigrette  6.5

Dragonfly Salad ~ Baby Lettuces, Asian Pear, Radish, Yuzu-Wasabi Vinaigrette  5.5

LARGE PLATES/ENTREES

Sea Scallops ~ Roasted Red Hawk Farm Butternut Squash, Baby Brussel Sprouts, Orange-Ginger Reduction 21.5

Salmon Tataki ~ Sticky Rice Croquettes, Sweet Plum Sauce  19.

Spicy Chicken and Prawns ~ Rice Noodles, Madras Curry, Mung Bean Sprouts, Toasted Sesame 14.5

Crispy Chicken ~ Crisp-Roasted Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, Leeks, Fingerling Potatoes, Yuzu-Truffle Vinaigrette  16.

Char Su Glazed Pork Loin ~ Smoked Pork Shoulder, Braised Pork Belly, Fried Rice, Chinese Broccoli, Red Hawk Farm Fresh Egg  17.

Korean Style HangarSteak ~ House Made Kim Chi, Caramelized Cauliflower 18.

Tamarind-Glazed Duck Breast ~ Spaghetti Squash, Bacon Lardons, Asian Pear  22.5

Chinese Bolognese ~ Hokkien Egg Noodles, Spicy Ground Beef, Green Onions, Coriander 14.5

Tokyo-Style Ramen Noodles ~ Grilled Spam, Smoked Pork Shoulder, Kim Chi, Dashi Broth  13.5

Vegetarian Soba ~ Tsume Glazed Smoked Tofu, Buckwheat Noodles, Scallions, Shiitake Mushrooms, Lime Sesame Dressing 11.5

Vegetable Curry ~ Yube Yam, Butternut Squash, Bok Choy, Chinese Broccoli, Fried Tofu, Rice Noodles, Coconut Curry  12.5

Cheese Burger ~ Frites, Pickle 12

Noodle Bowl of the Day ~ MP

Rice Bowl of the Day ~ MP

 SASHIMI AND NIGIRI

Shrimp 5.5
Salmon 6.
Crab Stick 5.5
Tuna 6.
Eel 6.5
Spicy Scallop 7.
Snapper 5.
Octopus 5.
Flying Fish Roe 5.
Mackerel  5.
Squid  5.
Tomago  5.
White Tuna  7.
Salmon Roe  6.5
Arctic Surf Clam  6.
Sea Urchin  8.5
Hamachi  6.5
  
SUSHI ~ TRADITIONAL ROLLS

Dynamite ~ Salmon, Avocado, Spicy Tuna 7.5

California I ~ Crab, Avocado  6.

California II ~ Crab, Avocado, Cream Cheese  6.5

California III ~ Crab, Avocado, Masago  7.

Spicy Tuna ~ Tuna, Cucumber  8.

Yellowtail ~ Yellowtail, Cucumber  7.5

Salmon ~ Salmon, Cucumber  6.5

Rainbow ~ Avocado, Cucumber, Crab, Topped with Salmon, Snapper, Tuna 12.

Unagi ~ Smoked Eel, Avocado, Unagi Sauce 8.

Alaska ~ Salmon, Avocado, Scallion 7.5

Vegetable ~ Tempura Smoked Tofu, Cucumber, Kampyo, Sweet Soy  5.5

Shrimp Tempura ~ Shrimp, Masago, Cucumber 8.5

Tuna ~ Tuna, Nori 7.

Philly ~ Smoked Salmon, Red Onion, Cream Cheese 6.5

Spider ~ Soft Shell Crab, Avocado, Cucumber  12.5

SUSHI ~ SPECIALTY ROLLS

Crazy Shrimp ~ Spicy Shrimp, Cucumber, Topped with Shrimp  9.5

Firecracker ~ Spicy Salmon, Tempura Crunch, Cucumber, Topped with Tempura Jalapeno   11.

Joe Baby ~ Spicy Tuna, Cucumber, Topped with Salmon, Avocado  12.5

Vegetable Futo Maki ~ Tofu Skin, Takuan, Kampyo, Enoki, Smoked Tofu, Cucumber, Avocado  14.

Dragonfly ~ Lump Crab, Bok Choy, Cucumber, Avocado, Mango Mustard, Char Su Glaze 15.5

OCD ~ Shrimp, Crab, Scallop, Pickled Radish, Cucumber, Radish Sprouts, Topped with Seaweed Salad and Tempura Crunch  14.

Kim Jung Eel ~ Hamachi, Kim Chi, Scallions, Topped with Eel  14.

Starfish ~ Spicy Tuna, Shrimp, Cucumber, Avocado, Cream Cheese, Topped with Seared Salmon, Warm Crab Salad  18.5

Mt. Fuji ~ Soft Shell Crab, Shrimp Tempura, Kiaware, Takuan, Topped with Spicy Crab Salad  18.

Surf~n~Turf ~ Lobster, Cucumber, Kiaware, Topped with Beef Tataki, Sumi-Glaze   19.5

DESSERTS

Vietnamese Coffee Custard ~ Chai, Chocolate, Caramelized Banana  6.

Green Tea Ice Cream ~ Mint Cookies   5.

Pumpkin Cheesecake ~  Cranberry Compote   7.

Guava & Mascarpone Empanada ~ Red Wine Reduction 6.5

Funnel Cake ~ Poached Apple, Toasted Pecan, Salted Caramel   6.5

The Chairman Mao ~ Ginger Ice Cream with Crisp Pastry Shell and Sweet Adzuki Beans, Toasted Peanuts 7.5

Some items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

 

DRAGONFLY NEW YEAR'S EVE MENU

Four Course Dinner with Complimentary
Glass of Champagne 
$55. per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity)

1st Course
Amuse Bouche ~ Lobster Bisque Shooter
2nd Course ~ Choose One

Wild Greens ~ Goat Cheese, Fennel, Pomegranate, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Sushi Sampler ~ Shrimp Nigiri, Tuna Sashimi, Crab, Kim Chi and Avocado Roll
Dim Sum Sampler ~ Shu Mai, Pot Sticker, and Steamed Bun with Dipping Sauces
Asian Vegetable Frito Misto ~ Ponzu Sauce
3rd Course ~ Choose One

Grilled Hangar Steak ~ Lobster Mashed Potatoes, Chinese Broccoli, Shiitake Mushrooms
Add Lobster Tail    MP
Pan Roasted Black Grouper ~ Bamboo Rice, Chinese Water Spinach, Miso Glaze
Vegetarian Red Curry ~ Phô Noodles, Chinese Broccoli, Bok Choy, Eggplant, Shiitake Mushrooms
4th Course ~ Choose One

Winter Fruit Compote ~ Ginger Ice Cream
Double Chocolate Cheesecake ~ Raspberry Sauce
Funnel Cake ~ Mandarin Oranges, Cranberry Compote, Whipped Cream

CHEERS TO A NEW YEAR AND ANOTHER CHANCE FOR US TO GET IT RIGHT

"Over the seven years since he opened the Garage, Allison watched the neighborhood mature into a solid entertainment district, catering as much to foodies as to roof-raisers. The vision for Dragonfly, Allison's latest venture, was one that seamlessly merged the two: a swanky Vegas-style lounge serving upscale food. "

-Douglas Trattney, Scene Magazine - View Full Article

"West 25th has been stealing partyers away from the Warehouse District for a while now. But, man, Dragonfly Lounge looks as if it could steal them away from Las Vegas."

- John Petkovic, The Plain Dealer - View Full Article

"Let's start with The Last Word ($8). A Prohibition-era cocktail expertly crafted by the barkeep at Dragonfly Lounge on West 25th Street, it's equal parts gin, green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur and freshly squeezed lime juice. Together, those ingredients make up a divinely complex drink. And it goes great with steak. "

-Beth Segal, Plain Dealer

"Owner Jeff Allison's vision for Dragonfly merges a night on the town with a night at a fine restaurant. The dramatic Ohio City space is the perfect backdrop to enjoy deftly crafted classic cocktails. When hunger strikes, smack it back with an assortment of fine sushi, or pull out the big guns and go for a thick, juicy Delmonico steak. Reasonable prices keep the emphasis on value."

-Cleveland Scene Magazine