Savour Hospitality: Our Story in Cleveland
- kathmilano
- Nov 6
- 3 min read
From a cozy canal-side pub to some of Cleveland, Ohio’s most celebrated dining rooms, Savour Hospitality has always been about one thing: serving extraordinary food with genuine warmth. Our story begins in 1988 and continues today across Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar, Il Venetian, LockKeepers, St. Clair Ballroom, Marble Room Sushi, and Savour Coffee & Creations—a collection united by refined cuisine, timeless design, and impeccable service.
The Beginning: The River Pub → LockKeepers Inn
Newly married and full of vision, Frank and Malisse Sinito took over The River Pub in 1988—an energetic neighborhood spot in a historic 160-year-old building along the Ohio & Erie Canal in Valley View. In 1992, they transformed it into The LockKeepers Inn, a quaint steakhouse with Italian specialties built on a simple promise: serve the highest-quality food with the care you’d offer at home.
As the restaurant’s reputation grew, so did the need for space. LockKeepers moved to Thornburg Station in 1995, then reopened in 2001 with soaring ceilings, banquet rooms, an upstairs sommelier room, and a patio overlooking the Cuyahoga River.
A New Landmark: Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar
In 2017, the Sinitos revived the opulent, long-abandoned National City Bank hall at 623 Euclid Avenue, restoring marble deposit tables, antique fixtures, and gilded tiles to create Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar—now a Cleveland icon with lavish private dining rooms and multiple “Best Restaurant/Best Steakhouse/Best Downtown” honors.
The Key Center Collection: Il Venetian, St. Clair Ballroom & More
By 2018, Savour expanded at Key Center with Il Venetian (modern Italian from Venetian-born Chef Alberto Leandri), St. Clair Ballroom (a wedding and event venue with sweeping city views), Marble Room Sushi, and Savour Coffee & Creations (curated coffee, pastries, and lunch). In 2023, Il Venetian was named “Best Italian Restaurant in Ohio.”
What Unites Our Restaurants
Across every dining room and ballroom, our mission is constant: remarkable experiences through inspired cuisine, thoughtful design, and unfailing hospitality. It’s why Clevelanders (and travelers) celebrate milestones with us—and why first visits often become traditions.
Plan your visit:
Dine: Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar · Il Venetian · LockKeepers
Celebrate: St. Clair Ballroom
Quick bites & coffee: Marble Room Sushi · Savour Coffee & Creations
Wellness: Ascend Fitness & Spa
Timeline (At a Glance)
1988 — Frank & Malisse take over The River Pub in Valley View (historic, 160-year-old building on the Ohio & Erie Canal).
1992 — River Pub becomes The LockKeepers Inn (steakhouse with Italian specialties; hospitality like home).
1995 → 2001 — LockKeepers relocates to Thornburg Station and opens a grand new space with patio views of the Cuyahoga River.
2017 — Opening of Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar at 623 Euclid Ave after an extensive restoration of the historic bank hall.
2018 — Launch of Il Venetian, St. Clair Ballroom, Marble Room Sushi, and Savour Coffee & Creations at Key Center.
2023 — Il Venetian named Best Italian Restaurant in Ohio.
Visit Us in Downtown Cleveland & Valley View
Whether it’s an elegant dinner, a private celebration, or an afternoon espresso, our teams can’t wait to welcome you. Reserve a table, plan an event, or explore our seasonal stories to experience Savour Hospitality—where luxury meets warmth in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio.
FAQs about Savour Hospitality
Who founded Savour Hospitality?
Husband-and-wife duo Frank and Malisse Sinito, who began with The River Pub (1988) and created The LockKeepers Inn (1992).
What is Marble Room’s building history?
It occupies a restored Gilded Age bank at 623 Euclid Ave, where original marble deposit tables and historic vaults were reimagined as part of the dining experience.
Where is Il Venetian located, and what’s special about it?
At Key Center; it features modern Italian cuisine by Chef Alberto Leandri and was named Best Italian Restaurant in Ohio (2023).
Do you host weddings and events?
Yes—St. Clair Ballroom offers panoramic city and lake views within Key Center, with direct access to Ascend Fitness & Spa, dining, and hotel amenities.
