We came in about 10pm. Nicely crowded but we just missed the kitchen. They serve small app etc, no meals here. Very attractive surroundings. Jen was our server and she was smiley, at the end of what must have been a busy night with all the stuff going on in the District. Thanks Jen. The bartender created two fantastic OF, exactly to our specs. Kudos! Great experience all around. Clean bathrooms thanks for that. We left at 1045 and got a Lyft out of the area. read more

Bin 216 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Very disturbing and disgusting experience here. My husband and I were going to a play next door and were walking along the strip looking for somewhere to grab a quick bite about an hour beforehand. We saw this restaurant and sat on the completely empty patio. A server came outside, gave us menus, and we began looking over them and discussing what we wanted. Two women then walked up and asked us if the restaurant was open. We told them the server would come out, so we essentially brought them business as well. Within about five minutes, the same male server came outside three separate times asking if we were ready to order. He did not offer us drinks or water and seemed increasingly irritated that we were sitting there. The third time, my husband simply said, "We're good for now." The server then picked up a plastic sign that had been lying face down on the table, presumably blown over by the wind, and slammed it aggressively down in front of me, startling me, before storming away. We looked at the sign and saw that it said "Patrons Only." We were completely stunned by the way this was handled. If there was an issue with us being on the patio, it could have been communicated respectfully from the beginning. My husband went inside to ask for a manager. The same man told him that he was the manager and there was no one else. My husband asked for the owner, and after leaving for several minutes, he returned with the owner's phone number written on a Post-it note while insisting that he had done nothing wrong. My husband calmly asked him whether he thought his behavior toward us was appropriate. At that point, the "manager" came from behind the bar and began screaming at the top of his lungs directly in my husband's face, in front of all of the tables in the restaurant, loudly enough that I could hear it from outside along with two police officers who were nearby that rushed in after hearing it. He then got directly in my husband's face and chest-bumped him, escalating the situation physically. Another employee also became involved, yelling at my husband and appearing as though he was going to become physically aggressive as well. I opened the door because I was concerned about what was happening, and my husband and the two officers came outside. The manager never came back outside, and another employee took over the other table. The four of us were absolutely beside ourselves. We contacted the owner from outside the restaurant, but despite being told the owner would follow up, we have had to reach out ourselves and have still not received an adequate response regarding what happened. We are both business owners ourselves, and we cannot imagine treating customers this way. Regardless of whether there was a misunderstanding about the patio, there are professional and respectful ways to address customers. Screaming in someone's face, chest-bumping them, and escalating the situation physically is completely unacceptable. The incident was so loud and disruptive that people who were walking into the restaurant witnessed what was happening and left before they even walked in. This was not a quiet disagreement--it was a very public and extremely aggressive confrontation. We have never experienced anything like this in our entire lives of patronizing restaurants. We filed a police report regarding the incident. I would strongly encourage anyone considering this establishment to be aware of our experience. read more

Great place very pleasant service fast and very kind the food was amazing it may be small but it's filing if your looking for a good place for a drink and a little bite this is the place for sure!!! read more

Bin 216 - Chicken sliders & frites - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Bin 216 is a swanky spot for a high-end cocktail. Located in Playhouse Square, Bin 216 is directly adjacent to most of the theaters and connects directly into several (though those doors are not always open for access). It had been a very long time since I stepped foot into Bin, but it's as upscale as I remembered it to be. We stopped in in the middle of the day during CIFF for a quiet drink during a slow time and had the place nearly to ourselves. I ordered a delicious moscow mule while my friends ordered some various small plates and a glass of wine. We had excellent service and our drinks were made quickly. This is definitely a go-to spot if you're at Playhouse Square, but don't come here expecting to eat dinner. Small plates only to accompany your drink. Think of Bin 216 as a solid spot for a drink with friends, a cocktail before a show, or maybe even a first date where you want to really get to know someone in a quiet enviornment! read more

Bin 216 - a glass table with a drink in it - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Beautiful atmosphere, food is absolutely amazing, wine and drinks perfect! Great date night before a show. read more

Bin 216 - Pierogi, and potatoes! Can't say enough about how delicious the food is here! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

This restaurant knows its target audience and does its job well! We came here as most of the patrons had come to for that night - before watching a broadway show! The menu is made of comfort-food type small plates. The food hit the spot for a satisfying but not too much before watching a show Service was fast! Drinks were boozy! Can't ask for more! read more

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I had tickets to a 7:30 show, and have been wanting to visit this wine bar for quite some time. I finally had an opportunity to do so and was glad I took the time! First of all, when you arrive at 4-4:30 be prepared to be the only customers there for awhile. They had a happy hour menu so I decided to try a glass of Pinot Grigio and the "hanky pankies" appetizer. The bartender was friendly and made sure to check on me often. I will be back to try more tapas and drinks soon! read more

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Having been a Redcoat for 22 years at Playhouse Square this location for dining has always been a go-to, tried and true. This is why is saddens me to have to post a dreadful, shameful review of both the food and the management. We arrived just before 2pm for a 3pm show. Pressed for time, but certainly they would accommodate us as always. They did. We ordered appetizers due to time restrictions but still anticipated good, quality food. So, the quick answer to that question, is yes the taste was good enough, not great! Here is the skinny... the California "Chicken" Flatbread was said to have (per the name) chicken, spinach, artichokes and cheese. The BBQ drizzle was sweet and light on the tongue, the chicken was 3 small diced morsels and the artichoke was non-existent. Matt, the server was shown the pic of when it arrived (for YELP, of course), since we had eaten it with No One asking how our food was...or they would have known from the start, that this was MOST disappointing. He went back to the kitchen per my request to return stating the artichoke is in the cheese sauce! Seriously, the menu does not say artichoke cheese sauce. It says Artichokes. So a $12 BBQ cheese flatbread is basically what we were served! Remember, 3 bites of poultry, so in the 6 slices, only 2 had meat. The Calamari dish came out with 11 pieces! A $13 dish with 13 teeny tiny, itsy bitsy little calamari rounds is a joke, but we did not find it funny. Especially since, across the street at CIBREO you receive a bowl of enough to share between 2 or 3 people. Here is the worst part, Matt disappeared twice to come back with "we are changing management at 3pm" so all he could offer was dessert WHEN HE KNEW WE WERE READY TO LEAVE. Where the heck was a Manager??? No one cared and I cannot believe I left a tip. When you want to speak with a manager, whether you are ready to punch out or come one, someone is still on duty and this is just awful, poor, lack lustre, inconsiderate LACK of service. I did not even have the energy to tell you how they shook my Tito's martini so dang long that all I tasted was bitter water... smh..pathetic!!! read more

Bin 216 - What Calamari??? A mere taste! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Great spot for a pre-show light dinner and glass of wine. Staff is pleasant. It can get loud as the crowd rolls in.

As a pretty regular theatre-goer, I often passed Bin 216 on my way to the State Theatre or Connor Palace but always thought it would be too busy to stop in. I finally visited on a weekend before the 7:30pm Anastasia show and was pretty excited because I had heard some great things! However, I was very disappointed in the food and drinks and likely will go back to my standard routine of East 4th prior to shows. We arrived early - 5:30ish - and it wasn't very busy. It started to pick up around 6, so we probably made it right in the knick of time! I wouldn't call the menu TAPAS.. it was just straight-up bar food. Spinach and artichoke dip, sliders, tater tots, flatbread... everything you could find at a college bar. We saw that everyone had sliders, so we ordered those and spin dip. If I had known that those were the offerings (shame on me for not checking the menu before, but the yelp reviews had different menus!) I would have just gone to Butcher and the Brewer. The sliders tasted like smooshed-down meatballs. The spin dip was okay, but I think they used a cream cheese base which just isn't my cup of tea (personal preference). The food came out quickly though, so that's a positive. We were going to order wine but the yelp reviews recommended the cocktails. Bad decision. I ordered one of the whiskey drinks and could barely taste the whiskey. My boyfriend didn't even finish his drink. Overall, just not a wonderful experience and I doubt that I will take the time to go back. I guess that's the price you pay for convenience! read more

Bin 216 - Spinach and artichoke dip, cab craft slider - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

What a cool place for date night, girls night, or even just dinner before a musical with your mom. No matter the occasion this little hidden gem of a place has great character, food, and drinks. Looking inside it may seem super upscale but the staff was laid back and friendly which made for a great atmosphere. The wine selection was great, and even though it was only "small plates" it was delicious! Would love to stop in again. read more

Bin 216 - Table Setting - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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We ended up at Bin 216 before a show after we stopped at two other restaurants that we didn't know needed reservations. Bin 216 just have small plates so we decided to order four things: the Mexican corn dip, the brie and blackberry dish, the burger sliders, and the margherita pizza. Everything was really tasty. The sliders, on the menu, were supposed to have a bacon and onion jam but it was a pile of sautéed onions and a couple of half strips of bacon but it was good. The corn dip was the best. The server was very friendly, kept an eye on us, and made sure we got the bill in time so we weren't late for the show. Very cool ambience, will definitely return. read more

Only go here IF you're attending a show in one of the theaters and ONLY if you don't mind paying double (maybe triple) what the food is worth. Everything tasted decent and the ambiance is great, but holy smokes is it overpriced. Like WAY overpriced. Think $14 for what amounts to one slice of pizza and $20 for a tiny cheese and crackers plate. Upside was walking directly into the theater after cashing out. Staff was really nice too. read more

Beautiful setting and location is perfect if seeing a show at Playhouse Square. Fun trying the small plates which were all delicious, and the cocktails were amazing too. Service was exc We will be back; works out great with our season tickets. read more

Went here before seeing a show at the Conner Palace. My companion and I were pleasantly surprised. First it's very long area. And you can seat yourself. They have nice chairs and couches too. Not just the traditional table and chairs. Menu is snacks, small plates and dessert. It's not huge. The drink menu is larger. But honestly it was ok. I ordered a drink: the Dark & Stormy. My companion ordered: The Hemingway. We both enjoyed our drinks. Winner there. For dinner I got the fried chicken sliders and my companion got the CAB sliders or certified angus beef. Both were very tastee. The fried chicken was a bit spicy and sweet. And the fires were salty and had rosemary. Delish! The CAB sliders got 2 big thumbs up as well. I am told the bacon was. Ice and crispy too. We did get dessert. We had room. The small plates were small enough so we had room. I got the rice pudding and my companion got the salted Carmel torte with salted Carmel ice cream. Again 2 thumbs up. Our server was very good. He was talkative but not too much and was prompt in checking on us. Best part we could wait till 15 mins before curtain and go out the back door and walk to the theatre via the hallway. It was great! We weren't cold or wet. Just walk easily in. Definite return visit is in order. read more

Bin 216 - Dinner: fried chicken sliders, dark and stormy drink, and rice pudding. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Had a wonderful meal of small plates and cocktails here before two shows and really enjoyed both experiences. Staff was gracious and completely understood that we needed to have our check when we received our food so we make the show. Lots of different seating options. Highly recommended for when the theatre district bounces back after COVID. read more

Simply put this is classy wine bar. There is a quiet ambience and very inviting. Great for date night or a place to catchup with the girls. We like to go before a show at Playhouse. There is even a door in the back that connects to the theaters - perfect on a rainy or snowy night which occur so frequently in Cleveland. Our drinks were great, a little pricey, but well with it. We split to apps to hold us over till dinner after the show. The food is delicious but the portions are small which means don't count on eating dinner here. read more

Bin 216 - Snack and beer menu - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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A classy little tapas-style bar only a few steps away from the theater - definitely the perfect spot to grab a quick bite before a show! Even when my group was tight on time, our waiter made sure our food was in and out quickly. I will say that prices are a little high for the sizes you get, but I didn't expect any less for the Playhouse Square area. If you're looking for a full-on meal for cheap, I suggest heading elsewhere. Otherwise, the food here is delicious! read more

Bin 216 - Cheese board with smoked nuts, apple slices, brie, aged gouda, goat cheese, fig preserves, and dried bread - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Ugh. Horrible food at Bin 216. I thought it was impossible to screw up pizza. I was wrong. The "flatbread" is a soggy mess: limp bread buried with layers of cheese, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, and god knows what else. I couldn't bring myself to finish one piece. The "lobster nachos" were recommended by our waiter, and against our better judgment, we succumbed. Deep-fried dough of some kind slathered in a rich cream, with flavorless peppers and a few scattered little bits of lobster. Yech. Stay away from the menu and just get a drink. read more

This place is pretty stuffy; literally and figuratively. They get slammed for theater crowd as the closest location near the actual internal halls to each theater. Bartenders try their best but they are slammed. Dirty/used glasses all over the bar and counter areas. Great seating options and the food looks good. However, you must show up early to grab a spot in the establishment. read more

Nice tapas stop before the show. Hadn't been here in awhile and it seems much better than our memory. Flatbread was very good and the crab cakes surprised in a positive way. We will come back. read more

Bin 216 - Sorry, ate the two other crab cakes too fast. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Finally stopped in one night with a friend before a Broadway show at Playhouse Square and this place was hoppin! We were able to snag one of the last available seats in the side room at the front where we were attended to by a prompt and friendly waitress. We each got a glass of wine and shared some snacks/small plates in chill yet classy environment. The front room has a huge window so it's also a good spot if you just want to relax, have a drink, and people watch. There was a slight hiccup, my friend paid the bill and I offered to leave the cash tip, but I mistakenly left too little and didn't realize it until we were sitting at Connor Palace. Luckily Bin 216 is open until 11pm so we were able to run back over once our show was done and set things right with the tipping. This also allowed for my friend to have another drink and for me to get some food to go! As for food: Devil's on Horseback $6 Hanky Panky's $5 Seafood Risotto $15 Lobster Nachos $15 If you are familiar with Hodge's then you know the first two items are on their menu as well; both tasty snacks and I could eat a dozen of each! The risotto grew on me with each bite and as for the nachos, those were good, but disappointed the sauce was sitting in a pool on the bottom of the plate instead of all over the wonton chips. Overall, I would definitely come here again! I like the atmosphere, it's right next door to the theatre, plenty of parking garages/lots, good service, and good food. Now pricing is not cheap, but it's reasonable for downtown. Also these are small plates so you might have to get a couple dishes if you're really hungry, otherwise share away! read more

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Food was wonderful, excellent wine selection. Our server Shannon was a delight, she totally made the experience!!

A great place to go in Playhouse Square. Happy hour at the bar is a good place to be for both food and drink deals until 7pm, even on show nights. I enjoyed a house white and the delicious Neapolitan flatbread for $5 each. I also downed one of my sister's CAB sliders because that thing was awesome! On show nights they have a jazz band that plays but be sure to get in early because it fills up fast or stop in after show time starts and the place is empty. read more

Bin 216 - Neopolitan Flatbread - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I am diggin this place! My sister and I checked this place out for Happy Hour last Friday and were the only two people in the bar. We happened to pick a night in which CSU was still on winter break and there were no shows going on at the Playhouse. This place is gorgeous on the inside! It has a classy feel without the high price tag. For Happy Hour it is M-F 4pm-7pm and includes $5 house wines, $5 for their specialty cocktail of the day and $2 Miller Lite or Miller High Life. For food we got an order of the Sweet and Spicy Nuts and we each got a $3 Pork Belly Steamed Bun. Oh My Gosh was the steam bun amazing! You will notice in a lot of other reviews for this place that people rave about this steam bun...Everyone should try it!! Our bartendar (who's name escapes me) was very friendly and gave us the scoop on how long the bar has been open, that Wednesday's are jazz night, on a show night Friday is usually the busiest and that he loves working there! What a great experience! I can't wait to go back! *Tip for Parking: Meters are free after 6pm and if you park at the meters by Subway on E 18th and Euclid those meters are free after 4:30pm. read more

Bin 216 - Pork Belly Steamed Bun - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Kept Bin 216 on my to-try list after reading all the positive reviews about their happy hour. Thank you, fellow Yelpers! You did good. First of all, it's in Playhouse Square. Second, it's freakin' beautiful. You feel as if you've stepped back in time to Prohibition era with its art deco walls and retro couches. Awesome. HH is a great deal, but yes you shouldn't expect large portions. I had a couple of their special HH cocktails, which packed a good punch. The dollar oysters were fresh and I couldn't stop ordering moar. The deviled eggs were also scrumptious, as was the pork belly steam bun. The tuna tartare was pretty good but I've had better. The tuna was mashed up a bit too much for my liking. Our server was awesome! All in all, a great place to come on a date or with a group for some HH action. read more

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We stopped in this place prior to going to the Ellen Theatre to see a show. My parents have been here several times and they have a favorite waiter. I wish I could remember his name but he is there quite a bit. Please drinks came quickly but you did not get the happy hour price if you weren't sitting in the front of the restaurant. I found this very difficult to understand why the people in the front the restaurant will get a discount on their drinks but the people in the back of the restaurant would not. We started out with an order of fries as we had our kids with us and they were annoying us to get something to eat. In order of appetizer fries was $10. And it was about the size of an of a McDonald's large fry. We ended up getting some sliders and the kids really like their fried chicken sliders and I also enjoyed my beef sliders everything was tasty no problem there. Too many issues was that the sliders came served on these wooden cutting board style things and you can tell these things have been used for quite a long time as they were cracked and split and I don't see how you can maintain a sanitary eating service on a piece of wood that's cracked and split. Secondly it has very very small restrooms and there was constantly a line for the restrooms. I also don't believe the restrooms are AdA accessible read more

Went to BIN 216 before a show at the theatre recently with my wife. The dimly lit space is connected to the theatre for easy access which makes it convenient. Seating is first come first serve and you seat yourself. I ordered 3 different bourbons on the menu they were out of. So I ordered a cocktail which took some time to get to me since we had to do a back and forth several times. Because they offer small plates I ordered the braised beef and mushroom flat bread, crispy fried chicken and frites, warm blue crab dip, and devils on horseback (dates and chorizo wrapped in bacon on a stick). My wife and I split almost everything. Devils on horseback was tender and smoky. It was very good. I could eat these all night. Crab dip was hot, creamy, cheesy, and I liked they served it with toasted baguette. The biggest drawbacks from the food was the flat bread and the fried chicken. The beef flat bread has a garlic sauce on top that is made with horseradish. I like cocktail sauce. I don't like horseradish sauce. There is something about it I can't stomach. There was no description on the menu that it was a horseradish sauce. I wouldn't have ordered that flat bread had I known. My wife pretty much ate the whole thing. The bread on the fried chicken came out black. I like toasted bread. Not burnt. We didn't have time to send anything back since we had to leave for the show were seeing. Or I would have. Overall, this place was just ok. Service was slow because they get busy all at once for a show. Not having 3 different bourbons available that were listed on the menu plus the food issues give this a 3/5 for me. read more

Bin 216 - Look at all that horseradish sauce on the beef flat bread! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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We started with Devils in Horseback and crab cakes. Both were delicious and was nice size to share. We then moved into BBQ chicken flatbread and crispy chicken sliders. Again the size was good to share. The pickled red onions and cilantro was an interesting combination. The crispy friend chicken had a hot suave that I personally did not like but my husband loved it. We ended with chocolate addiction. This is a chocolate lovers delight with the fudge like consistency. The server was honest when I tried to order hot tea that they had very little black tea. Overall the place is pricey for what you get but you are next to Playhouse Square. If you are coming to dine before a play try to get here 2 hours before hand with an hour out there is no place to sit. read more

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Stopped in for a bite and some drinks before seeing rent. The space has elegant decor and a variety of seating options (high top tables, couches, leather padded chairs, bar seating and low top tables). Great mix of options for mingling or for having a more intimate conversation. The lighting is perfect and helps create a great ambiance. The drink menu has a good mix of cocktails and a wide variety of wines. The beer menu was a little lacking for a craft beer lover like myself. The beer options were pretty limited, as their 2 taps were empty and they were out of 3 of the beers on the menu, which there were only maybe a dozen. The food menu has a pretty good variety of small plates. We went with the Neopolitan flatbread and the lobster nachos. The flatbread was excellent. It had a good crust and great flavor. The nachos were disappointing. The wonton chips were very light, didn't really remind me much of, or taste like a wonton...the texture was similar to a shrimp chip. They came with just a few tiny pieces of lobster. The service was excellent, the waiter was attentive and polite. Overall a pretty good experience. It is a great place to have a drink and relax before or after a show. I'll be back. read more

We stopped by before a show at playhouse square. The interior of this place is beautiful. And the atmosphere is great also. I knew prior to looking at the menu they only offer small plates. And I am very limited, since I don't eat meat and have a very aggressive dairy allergy. There was only one thing on the menu I was able to order aside from the fries. The potstickers were your average, nothing special, meatless potstickers. Nothing to rave about. The fries were decent as well. The drinks on the other hand were outstanding!! I had a passion fruit drink that our server recommended to me. It was like nothing I've ever tried before. Sweet without being over powering, and also a bit sour. The perfect combo!! I also tried their Paloma which was great and they have a cayenne pepper rim which I love! Bring on the heat. Overall I would def go back with friends for drinks and small bites again. Just wish they offer more vegan options!! read more

Great little place to catch some food before the show. Service was a bit slow but that's somewhat expected with being right before the show. All the food is on a smaller version, like tapas style. We had french fries and ahi stack. French fries were nothing special, average, Ahi stack was really good. Will try it again when we go for another show. read more

I love the small bites. The lobster nachos were really good and a great dish to share. The deviled eggs are very good and so was the slider. I was slightly disappointed in the wine list because I am a sweet wine drinker and they don't have any on the menu. read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant... I am a huge fan of the Driftwood Group's Washington Place Bistro and was hoping this place would be comparable. I went on a Sunday before a Show at the Key Bank Theater and day at the bar. I ordered the Rosemary Mule (which was the best thing I ordered). I also ordered the BBQ Chicken Flatbread which was a little over-cooked. I also ordered the Ahi Stack. The Ahi Stack is my favorite dish at the Washington Place Bistro. However at Bin 216 the Ahi didn't taste fresh and the avocado was brown. I ended with the Creme Brûlée, which was super heavy custard with a thick brûléed crust. All in all I would never go again. However, my bar tender/server Chris was wonderful and super attentive. read more

I went to Bin216 with friends from work for happy hour. I've been here many times before, but never had service like this before. The Server rushed us with our order and was curt with us. The happy hour food and drinks were really good, but we were a little disappointed because they didn't have a large selection of drinks for happy hour. The Server said she was new which explained a lot. There was a bar behind us and throughout the night we heard glass dropping and breaking, at least 5 times. The atmosphere, lighting and restaurant is really nice. I will go back to it again because I think maybe it was just an off night for them. read more

Bin 216 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Was reluctant to come here as there are no good restaurants in playhouse sq. Wrong! A very tasty tapas place. Flatbreads are great! Nice crust, gooey cheese and good mozzarella... not a crappy blend. The meatball pizza sauce was excellent with a really good tang and the crust perfect ... floppy middle with crusty ends. Recommend the crab cakes as well. Small but real crab and very tasty sauce. I used to be a fan of driftwood, but the bigger they got the worse they became. This is up to Hodges standards. Now fix the awful Italian restaurant across the street. Service was awesome! read more

Great cocktail & wine menu, excellent service. Always an excellent stop before or after a Playhouse Square show.

Good service at show time. The limited menu is so fattening though such as tater tots, cheese, spin dip. Nothing exciting here. I do suggest the cheese tray. Happy hour prices are amazing. read more

Unfortunately, it get super-crowded before shows. So it's often hard to get a seat. But, when you do, you'll be treated to consistently good food and a great wine list. You can't go wrong visiting Bin 216. read more

I had the fortune to come here last week for happy hour and WOW, was I blown away. This is the (relatively) undiscovered gem of Playhouse Square. Easily my new go-to happy hour spot in Cleveland. The food was exceptional, service was first class (shout out to Dizzy for providing the best and most knowledgeable service I've received east of the Mississippi) and the restaurant is beautiful. We arrived around 5:30 and the place was relatively quiet but by 6:30 it was bumping with pre-theatre goers. The happy hour menu was a representative snapshot of the larger menu, focusing on tasty small bites (I mean this in a good way, not the overpriced, underportioned tapas way). In addition, they had a wide variety of unique seasonal cocktails, curated craft beers and ciders, and top notch wines (at reasonable prices). First off, the drinks: the red and white on happy hour were both very good, great value, and several notches above the usual house or table wine you get for happy hour. The seasonal cocktail was their take on the cosmo, made with infused alcohol and some type of pressed apple - amazing! The food is exceptional and easily worth a detour if you're in the area. 1) Oysters: YES PLEASE! Incredibly fresh, only in-season varietals offered, and served with a special house sauce, and a bargain at $1. Order a dozen and thank me later. 2) Deviled Eggs: usually not my swag but wow were these good. 3) Tuna Tartar: order one of these to share. Then when your dining partner goes to the bathroom order another and eat it before they get back. Huge amount of fresh tuna, caviar, and their unique fried focaccia. I could eat this for days. 4) Pork Belly Steamed Buns: the best ever, hands down. I don't care how much anyone says they like Noodlecat or any other pork belly bun, these are the champion. Large hunks of pork belly, well-seasoned, with just enough bun to call it a steamed bun without being doughy (looking at you Noodlecat). 5) Cheese Board: Last but not least, this is a steal. Seriously, where else do you get fresh fruit, sweet & spicy nuts, THREE kinds of cheese, fried focaccia, AND fig preserves (all of which were incredibly tasty) for the low, low price of $8? Only at Bin 216 I tell you. So to sum up, come here on a Friday night (or a Wednesday if Jazz is your thing), eat your heart out, warm up with a few drinks in an awesome restaurant, and then hit the town. Bin 216 is representative of everything Cleveland has to offer. Classy, unpretentious, great vibe, stellar service, excellent food, all at bargain prices. read more

Bin 216 - Happy Hour! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio