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Backstagebar Cleveland

3.6 (50 reviews)
ModerateBars, American
Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Live music
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Spinach artichoke dip
Ailin J.

Came here Wednesday afternoon to enjoy being outside. They do have an outdoor patio that's shaded so you don't see much sun but some people may not want that so fyi! Really enjoyed the pretzel! Great taste and texture. Quesadilla wasn't bad and I really enjoyed the peppers in them! Spinach and artichoke probably was the least favorite. It was good cheesy but flavor was a little bland. Chips had a great seasoning dust to it but it wasn't very crispy. Good vibe outside with outdoor seating and outdoor bar and tv seating. Good for a very casual time.

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Bella B.

Ask for Lauren at the bar! New menu is good. Good friendly atmosphere. Monday have Queen of 's

Ashleigh M.

My husband and I visit Back Stage Bar often. It's our favorite watering hole in the Kamms Corner area. The bar has ample indoor and outdoor seating, great staff, and yummy food. We usually visit the bar during tribe games due to the $5 tall boy drinks special. But, the bar has other drink and food specials. My go to food order is the veggie alfredo pasta. The pasta is always so creamy, full of veggies, and cooked to perfection. The crowd is always friendly and ready to have a great time. And the staff are always friendly. Love Back Stage Bar and looking forward to my next visit.

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Matthew N.

Drab, boring, not enough tv's. I don't know, it's so wierd. I don't know how people are in here even on a Friday night. At least I can hear the live band from smedley's. The music in here is garbage albeit country and i like country. I'm on a bar crawl and honestly this is the only place I'd never come back.

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First time here to see a drummer we know on Weds. the service for the bar area was impeccable especially for a bar! We will be back

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I had the short ribs and stuffed peppers. Both were great. The wait staff were very friendly.

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Smoking and vaping inside, no one seem to care. My first and last visit. If you are a non-smoker, do yourself a favor and go elsewhere.

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I called to place an order and I was put on hold both times for over 20 minutes. could not get the food I wanted to order.

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Worst Sunday afternoon Football experience! Had to go find waitress multiple times! Get your act together!

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Best bar at kamms. The food is amazing and the staff is awesome. Outdoor patio is nice, and great booze selection.

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Sofia's Kitchen Bar - Spice Rubbed Charred Chicken Thighs - boneless thighs, arugula, cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers, pickled red onions, balsamic

Sofia's Kitchen Bar

4.3(28 reviews)
2.4 mi

BEAUTIFUL PLACE…read more Wow, the architecture in there I really like it. I took some pictures. I think they will show up at the bottom of this review of what used to be the front door. Fascinating space. I looked it up. It used to be retail when it was built in the 30s, and then it was renovated in the 60s and now it looks like they took all three storefronts for the restaurant. I was sitting there admiring the Cherrywood floor and thinking what used to be here. That display window I wonder if it was a little department store. They were very busy, the bartender was working it! Nice guy. Outside was packed. That's where I wanted to sit, but I sat in the dining room. The Lamb burger was excellent, handcrafted almost like a lamb meatloaf but very firm like a burger. It was great. My brother had the pasta and he loved it. I had an old Forrester and one of the house beers and my brother had a house beer. The whole tab out the door was $97 for the two of us. Next time I'll make a reservation and try to sit outside on a nice day. Very nice place five stars.

I finally visited Sofia's Kitchen for dinner with a friend on a weekday evening…read more ORDER MISTAKE -- I ordered the Tomato Braised Cauliflower Steak ($22) but the female waiter brought me the Zoltan Grilled Strip Steak ($45). I wanted steak but not a $45 steak. I realized the mistake when the check arrived so at that point, it was too late to complain. Reading the menu again now, the cauliflower steak is not a steak dish but a vegetable dish (cauliflower)...ohhh my goodness. My friend felt so bad for me and decided to help pay for part of my dinner which I didn't ask for or expect. Although the Zoltan Grilled Strip Steak ($45) that was brought to me was not what I wanted, it tasted good. The mushrooms tasted differently from what I'm used to but that was okay. The mashed potatoes were perfectly soft and buttery. The soup of the day, tomato soup, tasted amazing. They should make this soup a permanent item on their menu. I'd love to return to try other dishes on their menu. GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 189/250 total reviews in 2026 - 1030 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 30 September 2026

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Sofia's Kitchen Bar - Just part of the dining room. Exposed brick and freshly refinished floors.

Just part of the dining room. Exposed brick and freshly refinished floors.

Sofia's Kitchen Bar - Dessert - Creme Brûlée

Dessert - Creme Brûlée

Sofia's Kitchen Bar - More views from the dining room.

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More views from the dining room.

Forage Public House - Vegan cauliflower

Forage Public House

3.9(564 reviews)
2.6 mi
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My friends and I went for girls night. They had an excellent special. A salad, Fries (sweet…read morepotato or fresh cut)and a martini for $20. They greeted us with a rose. Food, drinks, service and atmosphere was wonderful. Definitely will go again.

Finally made it to Forge Public House in Lakewood last night, and I honestly can't believe I waited…read morethis long! I've been wanting to check this place out for quite some time, and I'm so glad we finally had the opportunity. Now I'm just sorry we didn't go sooner! Everything from start to finish was excellent. The restaurant is very open and comfortable with plenty of seating, and it wasn't overly busy when we went. We parked in the adjacent lot across the street, which was free after 6 PM, and with our 6:00 PM reservation, we were seated right away. We started with the vegan cauliflower with sweet chili ginger sauce, which was delicious. For my meal, I ordered the Lakewood Citizen Salad and added grilled chicken. It was such a large, hearty salad, which I absolutely love. Definitely not one of those tiny salads that leaves you hungry! My husband ordered the Hot in Cleveland chicken sandwich with garlic aioli fries. My older son got the Forge Burger with regular fries, and my younger son ordered the pierogi dinner. And we need to talk about the fries for a minute... they were outstanding! You could tell they were fresh-cut and homemade, and everyone agreed they were some of the best fries we've had in a while. Of course, we couldn't leave without dessert, so we ordered three to share: blueberry cheesecake, creme brulee, and chocolate creme brulee. Every single one was fantastic! Overall, everything was excellent--from the food and atmosphere to the service and experience. We definitely will be back, and I'm already wondering why we waited so long to try it!

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Forage Public House - Chocolate crème brûlée

Chocolate crème brûlée

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Eugene Kitchen

4.1(45 reviews)
2.5 mi

We were in town for a show at The Roxy/Mahalls and Eugene's is a quick walk down the street. A…read morelittle confusing initially how to order, walk in toward the back of the location and there is a small window where you can order food within the Bottlehouse Brewery. Simple focused menu, reasonable prices. My husband got the burger and house made fries and I got the small house salad with added fried chicken tenders. Easy pay with credit card and they give you a number that you can take to any seat you find. No soda other than bottled root beer at the bar, but iced water is available for others that don't drink. My husband's smash burger had plenty of cheese and was well seasoned, the fries are amazing and highly recommended. My house salad was excellent, not just an afterthought with included spicy marinated cucumbers, tomatoes, fresh spring mix and feta. The salad dressing was a green goddess - it was amazing, flavorful and bright. Their house made sauces were all wonderful and they should be bottled. Their bbq sauce was spicy and sweet and Dilly ranch is a must try. Highly recommend paying extra for their sauces - may have been my favorite part of the meal. The added fried tenders were only $5, great deal as they are freshly made, large portion and perfect with their sauces. Service was kind and efficient, great overall experience.

Be aware that this business does not have a sign outside; it's joined with a brewery. I went to the…read moreCleveland Heights location. * Hot burger * Hot fries * Everything tasted good (thick bacon, nice patties, toasted bun) * Possibly the best smash burger in Ohio * CBD beer with burger +2 points Gryffindor * I wanted to eat it all, but I would have been mad if I had none later, so I took some home. I have really started to enjoy food places in the area that do not operate for full-day dining. Options that are only open in the afternoon have become a personal favorite of mine. Friendly staff. The food is always super fresh compared to places open all day; the extra charge is worth it.

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Eugene Kitchen - Sunday SmashBurgers

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Eugene Kitchen - Small house salad with added fried chicken, Really good!

Small house salad with added fried chicken, Really good!

Eugene Kitchen - Salad, Tinman burger and Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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Salad, Tinman burger and Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Rood - Soft boiled eggs

Rood

4.5(365 reviews)
1.9 mi
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Came for their breakfast for dinner as well as their weekend brunch dessert. They've been…read moreconsistently good. Soft boiled eggs--good, decent 3.5/5 Corn bread French toast sticks--soft fluffy bread with crispy exterior, though pretty pricey (3 sticks for $14). 4/5 Smash shak--breakfast sausage patties worked great for this sandwich--tender meat with crispy focaccia 4.5/5 Steak and eggs--steak was tender and cooked to medium, good eggs. 4.5/5 Croque monsieur--also great, hard to go wrong with bread, ham, cheese. 4.5/5 Salted honey pie--now I see why this is so popular. One of the best pies, the filling is as refreshing and sweet. The bee pollen didn't have much taste, had a chalky texture but was visually appealing. Though the pie crust was hard to insert the fork (probably because of the honey?), it was still good. Favorite of the night. 5/5 Service was good, a little slow but they were busy. Seating was comfortable and reservations available online (walk in was fine too when I went). Heads up that there's a 3% dine in service fee. During brunch, we've ordered a pie to-go, and the pie was sadly still included in the dine in service fee. Parking available as street parking (pay via ParkMobile) or you can find a free spot if you're willing to walk a block or two. Overall good quality food, will definitely come back for more pie.

I had a great experience at ROOD! I absolutely love the…read moreambiance and vibe of the place. The rotating pie slices are such a great idea. I love that they have different options and it gives you something to look forward to when the menu changes. The service was great, staff is friendly and they offer great recommendations! Everyone can find something they like here. I am also glad they serve coffee and drinks late. I was craving coffee with my slice of pie and we went late at night and was glad they still offered to serve a warm cup! give it a try!

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Rood - Inside decor

Inside decor

Rood - Smash shak

Smash shak

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Steak and eggs

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