Roux on Waterloo

07/05/2026

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Thank you to everyone who’s supported ROUX. Your encouragement, kind words, and every visit mean more to us than you know.

We’re enjoying the holiday weekend and will be back Wednesday, July 8th with our normal hours.

Stay tuned… some brand-new menu items are coming soon. We can’t wait to share what’s next. 🖤

06/12/2026

Thank you, Cleveland Scene.

We really feel seen. 🤣

But seriously we’re grateful for the feature, the warm welcome, and everyone who has supported ROUX in these early days. 🫂🖤

You all are who we are here for !!😊

Now Open: Roux on Waterloo in North Shores Collinwood - Cleveland Scene The new restaurant is located in the former Boardwalk bar in Collinwood.

06/12/2026

Our first write-up.
Thank you Cleveland.com for the love, and thank you Waterloo for welcoming us.
ROUX is officially open.
Come hungry. Stay awhile. 🥂

Former bartenders Max Kogan and Martin Millonzi transform the old Boardwalk bar space into a modern coastal American restaurant with elevated comfort food and a neighborhood feel.

06/07/2026

05/19/2026

If I bring in kumamoto oysters this week, who wants some?!

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

What’s an amazing week!!!

For a “first week” it was exactly what I expected and wanted!

My business partner Max and I surrounded by family and friends going out of their way to bless us with attention. Seeing the team bring our vision to life was absolutely incredible. Could not be more proud of every single one of you. Couldn’t be more grateful for this feeling. Week two is gonna bring so much more of that life changing energy - you guys fueling the spirit of this place.

Doing something like this has grounded me on some ever true truths. The main highlight being that the people that love and lift you up are the ones that I am ever aiming for. They’re the ones I wanna spend my time with.

For those of you that missed us this week:
We TRULY cant wait to see you !!

And for those that joined us:
we can’t wait to see you AGAIN & AGAIN !!

We start back @ 4pm on Wednesday for happy hour & Big Easy Wednesdays which runs all day

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Stay cool it’s gonna be HAWT one tomorrow ☝️🔥
Catch me at the pool doing menu edits

Thanks - chef Martin