Nemo Grille
French Creek District, Avon
Restaurant in Avon, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Nemo Grille is a practical Avon dinner choice when you want an easier evening reservation rather than a high-ceremony tasting-menu or award-led booking. It is strongest for date nights, family dinners, and small groups that value convenience; cross-shop Strip Steakhouse for a clearer occasion feel, Antica Italian Avon for Italian, or Hecks of Avon for something more casual.
About Nemo Grille
For dinner in Avon, Nemo Grille is an evening-only restaurant with smart casual dress. Consider it for an Avon dinner when the posted hours fit your night.
The current schedule is dinner-only: closed Monday; open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM; and Sunday from 5–9 PM. That makes it unsuitable for lunch planning, but relevant for weeknight dinners and weekend evening plans. For the least complicated plan, choose the night based on the posted closing time and confirm any reservation or group needs directly with the venue.
Best use case: a simple dinner plan, not a high-ceremony booking
The strongest reason to choose Nemo Grille is practicality around its evening schedule in Avon. Consider it when you want a dinner option in Avon and the hours work for your plans. Nemo Grille has a smart casual dress code.
If the party needs a dedicated room, set menu, or strict dietary coordination, those details should be checked during the reservation process. If the group is flexible and simply needs an evening dinner in Avon, the posted schedule gives a clear planning window.
How to choose it against nearby Avon options
Choose based on the kind of dinner the group wants, keeping in mind Nemo Grille's smart casual dress code. Antica Italian Avon and Hecks of Avon are other Avon options to compare when deciding where to eat.
Mitchell's Ice Cream can be considered separately if it fits the broader plan. Ibiza Mediterranean Restaurant - Avon Lake, OH is a separate option in Avon Lake if the group is willing to look beyond Avon. For a wider scan before deciding, compare Nemo Grille with other dining options in and around Avon.
Planning details
- Location
- 36976 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
- Website
- nemogrille.com
- Phone
- +14409340061
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Nemo Grille reads as a classic suburban American grille that leans on mid‑century steakhouse and wood‑paneled tavern traditions. The writing emphasizes steady, reliable cooking across a broad menu rather than conceptual flourishes, so the room feels familiar and approachable rather than avant‑garde. Diners arrive expecting generous portions and consistent technique across fish, beef, pasta and salads; the restaurant therefore projects a comfortable, unpretentious energy that suits neighborhood regulars as well as out‑of‑town visitors exploring Avon's Detroit Road dining strip.
Best For
This is a place built for practical, convivial dining occasions: family dinners, groups with mixed preferences and casual celebrations. The grille’s wide menu is explicitly designed to satisfy a table where tastes diverge, so it works well for multi‑person nights out where everyone wants different things. Nemo Grille suits suburban date nights or celebratory meals where consistency, portion generosity and a familiar atmosphere matter most.
Ordering Tips
Given the grille’s emphasis on breadth and steady execution, lean into the restaurant’s signature proteins and classic preparations. The Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Chilean Sea Bass and Shrimp & Grits are highlighted dishes that showcase the kitchen’s range from poultry to seafood and Southern‑influenced preparations. Because the menu is designed to cover many categories, consider ordering across sections so the table can sample fish, beef and a pasta or salad: the format rewards sharing and mixing dishes to accommodate varied tastes.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy upscale atmosphere in an intimate historic house with preserved charm, copper ceiling, and wine displays, though some rooms feel crowded when busy.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Martini
Signature Dishes
- Maple Leaf Duck Breast
- Chilean Sea Bass
- Shrimp & Grits
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 36976 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Strip Steakhouse, Notable alternative
- Antica Italian Avon, Notable alternative
- Mitchell's Ice Cream, Notable alternative
- Hecks of Avon, Notable alternative
- Ibiza Mediterranean Restaurant - Avon Lake, OH, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Nemo Grille compares in Avon
Choose Nemo Grille when the priority is an easy dinner in Avon with less category pressure. Strip Steakhouse is the stronger pick for a steakhouse-style occasion, especially if the group wants the meal to feel more defined from the start. Nemo Grille is the safer choice when not everyone wants the same cuisine lane.
Antica Italian Avon is the better fit when Italian food is the point of the booking, while Hecks of Avon is the more casual cross-shop for a lower-pressure meal. Mitchell's Ice Cream is useful as an after-dinner stop rather than a direct dinner alternative.
If the group is open to leaving Avon, Ibiza Mediterranean Restaurant - Avon Lake, OH makes more sense for a Mediterranean-specific plan. Stay with Nemo Grille when convenience, dinner timing, and a straightforward Avon reservation matter more than a destination detour.
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Compare Nemo Grille
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Nemo Grille | Avon | No published awards |
| Strip Steakhouse | Avon | No published awards |
| Antica Italian Avon | Avon | No published awards |
| Mitchell's Ice Cream | Avon | No published awards |
| Hecks of Avon | Avon | No published awards |
| Ibiza Mediterranean Restaurant - Avon Lake, OH | Avon Lake | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nemo Grille good for a special occasion?
It may work for an evening occasion in Avon if the posted hours fit your plan and smart casual dress is appropriate for the group. Nemo Grille is open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday.
What should a first-timer know about Nemo Grille?
Plan for dinner, not lunch, because Nemo Grille is closed Monday and open evenings the rest of the week in Avon. The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM, and Sunday from 5–9 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
How far ahead should I book Nemo Grille?
The practical approach is to check directly with Nemo Grille for availability, especially for Friday or Saturday dinner, when the posted hours run from 5–10 PM.
Is lunch or dinner better at Nemo Grille?
Dinner is the option here, since Nemo Grille's posted hours are evenings only. It is closed Monday, open Tuesday through Thursday from 5–9:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–10 PM, and Sunday from 5–9 PM. If lunch is the goal, consider other Avon dining options instead.
What are alternatives to Nemo Grille in Avon?
Strip Steakhouse, Antica Italian Avon, and Hecks of Avon are other Avon options to compare when planning dinner. Ibiza Mediterranean Restaurant - Avon Lake, OH is an option in Avon Lake, and Mitchell's Ice Cream can be considered separately if it fits the broader plan.
