Cleveland's premier restaurant

Sausalito On Ninth

The roots of the restaurant date back more than 30 years, when it was first established as Sweetwater’s Cafe on Euclid Avenue in downtown Cleveland by well-known restaurateur Gary Lucarelli.

It later moved to a vibrant mall at the downtown Galleria with the name Sweetwater’s Cafe Sausalito. Now, under the new leadership of Indian immigrant Saravanan “Babu” Chandrababu, a re-envisioned restaurant resides in a beautiful, contemporary glass-front location along bustling East 9th Street in downtown Cleveland under the name, Sausalito on Ninth.

With a contemporary feel featuring decor with a nod to Cleveland’s history, Sausalito on Ninth celebrates Cleveland’s strong roots and reflects its vibrant, growing downtown.

Its location is premier: a short walk from the lakefront and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Browns First Energy Stadium and nearby Progressive Field. It’s also near numerous downtown hotels.

The restaurant’s new menu features chef-inspired, local Ohio cuisine and is prepared and served by staff who genuinely care about quality and service. Sausalito on Ninth also boasts a curated wine and beer menu and hand-crafted original cocktails created by a nationally known cocktail specialist.

STARTERS

Cranberry Brie Flatbread V

Brie, mascarpone, dried cranberries, chopped rosemary

$14

Pepperoni Flatbread

Marinara, mozzarella, asiago, pepperoni, hot honey

$14

Chipotle Chicken Quesadilla

Flour tortilla, chipotle chicken, cheddar cheese, onion, peppers served with salsa and sour cream

$14

Salmon Cakes

Dijon dill aioli, pickled onion, baby greens

$13

Bang Bang Cauliflower V

Bang bang sauce, sesame seed, scallions

$10

Truffle Rosemary Fries V

Truffle oil, parmesan, garlic aioli

$8

Minestrone V

Hearty vegetable soup with tomatoes, beans, pasta and herbs

$6 cup / $7 bowl

Soup of the Day

Please ask your server for today's selection

$6 cup / $7 bowl

Salads

ADD PROTEINS - Tofu 5 VE GF Chicken 6 GF Shrimp 7 GF Salmon 8 GF

Chef's Mista Salad V N

Baby greens, pears, candied walnut, bleu cheese and balsamic vinaigrette

$14

Summer Salad VE GF

Baby greens, dried cranberries, corn, avocado, cucumber, blood orange vinaigrette

$14

Citrus Fennel Salad V N

Mix greens, shaved fennel, mandarin oranges, toasted pistachios, shaved Parmesan, citrus vinaigrette

$14

Strawberry Spinach Salad V N

Feta cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, raspberry vinaigrette

$13

Caesar Salad V

Romaine, grape tomato, caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons

$13

Handhelds

served with homemade fries and ketchup

Sausalito Burger

Ballpark mayo, mesquite bbq sauce, cheddar on a brioche bun

$18

Smoked Tuna Melt

Tuna salad, smoked gouda, tomatoes, garlic aioli, on sourdough bread

$17

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Housemade coleslaw, pickles, brioche bun

$16

Cran-Bam Wrap

Spinach tortilla, chicken salad with cranberry and mix greens

$15

Wild Mushroom Cheesesteak VE

Roasted mushrooms, caramelized onion & peppers, vegan mozzarella, hoagie bun

$15

Main Plates

Steak Frites

Hanger steak served with truffle rosemary fries, house salad, and truffle butter

$24

Chicken Cutlet

Roasted fingerling potatoes, lemon butter, baby green salad

$20

Chicken Tikka Masala

Grilled chicken Tikka, creamy tomato sauce, served with rice and naan

$20

Pan Roasted Salmon Succotash GF

Lima beans, tomatoes, corn, peppers, onions, lemon dill sour cream

$20

Tuna Poke Bowl*

marinated tuna, cilantro rice, avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, red peppers, Sriracha aioli, sweet soy, wonton strips, green onions

$18

Dal Makhani V

Black lentils, creamy sauce, served with rice and naan

$18

Southwest Quinoa Bowl VE GF

Black beans, avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, pickled onion, roasted red pepper, avocado lime dressing

$17

Rigatoni

Vodka sauce, wilted spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian sausage

$19

Desserts

DESSERTS

Please ask your server for dessert of the day

$8

V Vegetarian, GF Gluten Free, * Contains Raw Seafood

Reservations

Online Reservation

Order Takeout Ahead of Time

Online Ordering

Please note, online ordering is only available during business hours.

Thoughtfully crafted menu classics
Easy pickup in downtown Cleveland
Fresh ingredients, bold flavors
Seasonal specials available
Fresh, locally sourced ingredients

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DAILY SPECIALS
please ask your server about our daily specials

Small Plates & Soups

ITALIAN FLAT BREAD

garlic oil, provolone, burrata, Asiago, roasted tomatoes, chopped herbs

$14

GRILLED VEGETABLE FLAT BREAD

white sauce, seasonal veg, goat cheese, balsamic glaze, basil

$13

CHICKEN QUESADILLA

flour tortilla, grilled chicken, smoked Gouda, onion, bell peppers, served with salsa and sour cream

$13

SHRIMP POTSTICKERS

dumplings served with sweet chili sauce

$13

TRUFFLE ROSEMARY FRIES

served with Sriracha aioli

$7

SEAFOOD BISQUE

$6 cup / $7 bowl

SOUP OF THE DAY

$6 cup / $7 bowl

Salads

add bacon +$2, tofu +$5, chicken +$6, shrimp +$7, salmon +$8

SAUSALITO SPINACH v

fresh spinach, strawberries, sliced red onion, feta cheese, candied walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette

$13

CAESAR v

fresh romaine lettuce tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, topped with grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese & croutons

$12

CHEF'S MISTA v

mixed greens, fresh-cut pears, candied walnuts, bleu cheese & balsamic vinaigrette

$12

VINE RIPENED TOMATO v

burrata, arugula, basil vinaigrette, balsamic reduction

$13

CHEF'S SPECIAL SALAD v

mixed greens, pickled red onion, baby tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, peppers, feta, honey oregano vinaigrette

$13

Handhelds

all handhelds are served with fresh-cut fries/side house salad/cup of soup OR substitute truffle-rosemary fries +$4

SAUSALITO SPINACH v

fresh spinach, strawberries, sliced red onion, feta cheese, candied walnuts, raspberry vinaigrette

$13

CAESAR v

fresh romaine lettuce tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, topped with grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese & croutons

$12

CHEF'S MISTA v

mixed greens, fresh-cut pears, candied walnuts, bleu cheese & balsamic vinaigrette

$12

VINE RIPENED TOMATO v

burrata, arugula, basil vinaigrette, balsamic reduction

$13

CHEF'S SPECIAL SALAD v

mixed greens, pickled red onion, baby tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives, peppers, feta, honey oregano vinaigrette

$13

Main Plates

STEAK FRITES GF

marinated hanger steak, truffle rosemary fries, mixed salad, garlic herb butter

$25

PAN ROASTED SALMON WITH PESTO

cannellini bean and tomato salad, pesto, arugula

$20

RIGATONI

italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, vodka sauce, Asiago

$19

TUNA POKE BOWL

marinated tuna, cilantro lime rice, avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, red peppers, Sriracha aioli, sweet soy, wonton strips, green onions

$18*

BUTTER CHICKEN

marinated tuna, cilantro lime rice, avocado, cucumber, shredded carrots, red peppers, Sriracha aioli, sweet soy, wonton strips, green onions

$18

PENNE ARRABIATTA V

shaved Parmesan, basil

$16

QUINOA BOWL V,GF

marinated chickpeas, English cucumber, baby tomatoes, avocado, pickled red onion, mint yogurt dressing, feta, sumac

$15

Desserts

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

$8

CHEF'S SPECIAL DESSERT

$8

V Vegetarian, GF Gluten Free, * Contains Raw Seafood