Stopped in for some early afternoon drinks and lunch. Very nice bar. Our bartender, Jen, was very pleasant and friendly. Served up some great drinks and put up with our non stop talking lol. The food was delicious. They do a burger of the month for 10 bucks with fries. The cook let me sample the burger of the month for August and it was delicious. I would highly recommend stopping up and trying the August burger of the month. We will def come back here as this was our second time and both times we had a great experience. read more

They don't accept the AARP "Entertainment book" local offers coupon. Maybe prior owners signed up for it I don't know. it was supposed to be a buy one get one entrée, Max value five dollars. Daily specials excluded it says on the bottom but they have no idea what it is. I told them somebody there signed on for entertainment book otherwise, how did they get your logo and address? so I sent a message to AARP. I told them Backdraft doesn't know what it is. Maybe they'll de list them. I don't know. they extended my membership for three months for free for shutting up lol. Anyway, I'm likely the only one around town using those coupons anyways, but still five bucks is five bucks. That's the only reason I paid for my brother's lunch lol. Somebody oughta take that down to save the hassle. Otherwise, the bartender is nice and she's great and the food is high quality and inexpensive. read more

Backdraft Bar & Grille - The excellent rise n shine burg! I've had a couple, best item here. $12 - New American Near Me - North Olmsted, Ohio

Ate here Saturday night! Very fun atmosphere karaoke was a good vibe. Although I have to say after waiting over almost 20 minutes to get served a very cold under-cooked burger with soggy old burnt fries. If you're checking for a good time without the food this is the place to go! read more

So I am glad that I held off on my review here, because I had initial thoughts, which changed the very next week that I went. My initial thoughts had been their Menus are extremely difficult to read as they're beaten badly. But the very next week they had new menus. Sweet! Their appetizers changed though, too. The first week they had these really yummy pretzel bites and the next time they were like rods. Just very different feel and my youngest did not appreciate the second week as much as the first. The wings are very good, well cooked and sauced so I have been surprised at the low patronage on a "wing night". Wing night is .60 per wing in batches of 10... so $6 for 10. There are three pool tables, I think two dart boards, and No low table seating (my youngest doesn't like sitting n higher bar-style chairs). The bartenders are very friendly, fast, and kind. The gentlemen bringing the food from the kitchen are nice and quick to fix, correct, or just help if you have a secondary request. All in all i recommend this location. read more

Backdraft Bar & Grille - Bar area - New American Near Me - North Olmsted, Ohio

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Fun place to unwind after a hard days work. Dart boards, Pool Tables and they now have some modern day pinball machines. The menu has been updated and the food is delicious. The employee turnover rate is almost non existent so there is some consistency which is nice because they feel more like family than staff. If you're looking for a friendly neighborhood bar I'd definitely recommend checking it out. read more

Good dive bar. Burger was good and greasy as a dive bar burger should be. Fair prices and fun crowd.

Very cool bar and grill. Had a burger and it was wonderful. Super friendly bartender as well as the patrons at the bar.

We ended up here as we were looking for a restaurant that wasn't part of a chain. Growing up in the area - I knew it would be a challenge to find such a place. However, I have no clue how the person who picked this found out about it. It is a BAR - not a restaurant. Being a former drinker, I have not stepped foot in a bar so probably 20 years. Prior to that - this might have been my kind of place. The clientele seemed to be older men. Then some younger men came in much later. The bar tenders were YOUNG and scantily dressed girls. Not slutty, just revealing a lot of skin. It was pretty clear we were the ONLY people just there for the food. So we seated ourselves at a table and the bartender/waitress brought us menus - took our drink orders. The menu had a front and back - and thank goodness - a SALAD FOR ME! The offerings were your basic bar food - and then some. Almost like a diner - burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, daily specials and ONE SALAD. The prices were cheap! All under $10. I got the salad and requested grilled chicken be added. My hubby got the burger and fries and his assistant coach got the pork tacos. Bartended did a pretty good job of keeping our drinks filled (although I was the only one with a fountain drink - but I drink quickly). My salad came out first. Hubby said to go ahead and eat (not politely wait for all food to show up) - as I eat slow. So I did. The salad was like a nice homemade chef salad. Iceberg lettuce with shredded cheese, mushrooms (canned), diced chicken and LOTS of croutons. I don't do croutons so my hubby was happy to take them off my plate. In fact, I think he was glad I didn't eat them as the other orders took FOREVER to come out. That was my observation - but neither of the other 2 with me even commented on the delay in their food. So I guess they were OK. The burger was a nice size and properly prepared - but hubby was surprised that there was no lettuce, tomato, etc. There was, however, LOADS OF FRIES. The fries were nicely deep-fried - to the edge of crispiness. Hubby later said he MIGHT have been able to eat all the fries (he did not) - had he not eaten several dozen of my croutons. I am told the pork taco was good - and they provided a to-go container for the extras and the eater can only eat small portions of food throughout the day. The assitant coach picked up the bill for us all so I don't know what the drinks cost. However, the price of food was so incredibly fair - I imagine they are priced well too. So as I started off by saying - this is a bar, not a restaurant. And for bar food - this is crazy good. And fair priced. I recommend you come here is you're looking for a decent meal at a decent price and want a full bar experience to boot. read more

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Terrible. Don't order the BELT. Sandwich says hollandaise sauce on menu but haven't added to sandwich since '23, They don't even bother to tell you they won't make it. They just use mayonnaise like a BLT. And they won't give you a credit for the 16 dollar lousy dry sandwich they served. Serve wrong things and mock you. Don't go. read more

Insane fish Friday's! The fish tacos are to die for! We grew up with white fish fries in NY and PA. We could never find a good non perch fry around here. The fish is so light, flaky and tasty! The warmed shell and crisp coleslaw is the perfect combo. It has a flavorful sauce drizzled topping it off. It's beautiful! Fried mushrooms delightful! The homemade batter awesome. Homemade ranch of course! Highly recommend! read more

Backdraft Bar & Grille - New American Near Me - North Olmsted, Ohio

You won't believe the amazing food for this dark, little dive bar! Jeremy makes the best homemade ranch and giant fried pickle spears! Pool tables, dart boards and THEE best barmaids! If you're looking for a hidden treasure , this is it. read more

My husband and I came here last night for the first time. I'm not familiar with the area, and I wanted some non-chain food good eats before catching a band play at another bar nearby. So I consulted the trusty Yelps for ideas and this place caught my eye! We caught the bartenders at shift change so it was a short bit before we were acknowledged and served our first drink, but it wasn't a huge deal! The service for the remainder of our visit was prompt and friendly! The menu isn't huge, but offers a nice variety of both typical AND not-so-typical bar fare. I ALWAYS have to try wings at a new place, so I got an order of medium-spicy bone-in wings and a buffalo chicken flatbread. My husband opted to go with the steak philly. (Both the flatbread and the philly decisions were based on fellow Yelpers' recommendations!) The wings came out crispy like I like them! Nice solid wings! They're pretty big and the sauce was perfect! Just the amount of heat I prefer! The buffalo flatbread was delicious! It's the perfect size for me to eat on my own (although I was nice and shared a bit with my husband!) The crust was a bit soggy toward the middle, but the incredible flavor combination of the sauces, onions & cheese overshadowed the soggy crust "complaint"! (They didn't skimp on the cheese on this one! Sooooo good!!!) My husband's steak philly was really good as well. I only had one bite but that bite was a tasty one! Again, they didn't skimp in meat or cheese and it was wonderfully juicy! Everything we ordered I would definitely order again! Of course there would be a dilemma because of the other menu offerings I would like to try, like the fried mushrooms and/or mozzarella! Oh... and the prices? Such a deal!!!! Huge portions that won't break the bank! So thank you, fellow Yelpers, for the great recommendation! You rarely steer me wrong! read more

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Spotted this place driving by and my firefighter was very intrigued. Reviews and food looked good on yelp so we made it a priority to stop by for dinner. We walked into the door and the only acknowledgement we received was a turn of heads indicating we did not belong. The place reeked of cigarette smoke and there was nothing firefighter related displayed in the restaurant. A name change would be the best next step for this establishment. read more

We found this little gem by chance and I had the Best Philly cheesesteak ever. My woman had a quesadilla. We liked it so much I ordered some more food on Grubhub a few days later. This is not normal bar food. It's so good! read more

Love the people, staff, and atmosphere here. Great barmaids Shannan and Melissa.

This places food is amazing! Wings are great. Veggie pizza is so delicious. Jeremy is a master in the kitchen. Clean and friendly atmosphere. If I could give 6 stars I would!! read more

This hidden little secret gem is several different bars in one. Daytime older crowd, great after work happy hour bar, Drink specials every day and a shot of the month. Kitchen opens at 5pm during the week. Food is FANTASTIC, and daily specials. Menu limited but gets frequent updates. After 7-8 the crowd gets younger and DJ on some nights. Keno, 2 pool tables, 2 dart boards, a few high tops and about 30 seats around the bar. A classic neighborhood bar with great food at reasonable prices. (try the buffalo chicken flat bread pizza) Now, The review by Michelle N is total BS. 1) she admits that she has never been in the bar, and saw someone in all black, with tie, name tag and sever apron. Sorry Michelle, the Backdraft does not require the bartenders to wear a tie and name tag, and does not allow customers to smoke inside (that's the law). I know this person and she is a customer. Michelle, To quote Red Forman, "Dumb- ___" read more

Jeremy is an excellent cook. I recommend all of the food. His specials are large servings and reasonable prices. Try it!!!

Great drinks and great prices. It is a dive bar but you definitely will not be disappointed. Ever heard of a Friday or Saturday special at a bar? They have them. Looking for a black tie event? Don't waste your time. If you're looking for a great time that won't rack up a tab you'll have to take a mortgage out for this is definitely the place. I've only had 2 issues there with people getting rowdy in the many years I have been frequenting the location. I've seen worse at the scene bars. read more

I've been staying in this area for work for years - best local bar I've been to in the area. If you are here, come by and have a drink. Great service, friendly, welcoming and perfect bar food. They even will charge your phone if it's dying. A must stop in the west burbs of the CLE. read more

very small and you could tell a lot of the people there were under aged

The food here is pretty awesome. May not be the perfect place for a low calorie diet, but I have eaten here at least 10 times and the food has been awesome. Burgers and pizza are up there, but the blackend chicken Caesar salad is my fav for only $6. But try a burger if you have never been. read more

Never felt comfortable there it seems to be one of them bars that if your not a regular they really wish you would leave , me and my friends did not feel comfortable , never will return plus they need a different place for smokers to hang out besides the front door read more

great dive bar and enjoyed being a patron on the rare occasion, but Last night I had the worst experience I have ever had in a bar/restaurant. The service was awful. The bartender had no clue what was going on, for example... Was asked if I would like another beer and placed my request ..she proceeded to pour the wrong beer, she was very pleasant though. we had also ordered food, The food was very subpar and took quite awhile. As the night continued my friend was prosecuted by the "bar manager" outside, whom you could tell was a drunken mess, and asked to show ID. After replying with not the best language he showed the ID and the "drunk bar manager" threatened to cut up the ID. As telling the bartender inside the event, Chris I believe his name was, proceeded to tell my friend he was raised by pigs for the interaction that took place outside. Chris then proceeded to continue to insult my friend and I. We asked to close out immediately. My friend continue to tip as the bartender continued the insults. He then said he would change the tip without the signature of the patron. Needless to say My friends or I will never come to this establishment again nor ever recommend it to anyone. So if you are looking for insults and possible illegal interactions with your credit card and issued ID's, you'll be at home. read more