A small bar and restaurant. They also have a patio area for when the weather is nice. The lighting…read moreis dark inside. I was surprised by the selection on their menu. There are many things to choose from. I got the Character's roman burger. It was very good. Our server was pleasant, helpful, and attentive. I do plan on going back.

(Last visited September 20, 2023.) Hanging out in Cleveland, OH on business and it's…read more#WingWednesday! So I did some searching on Yelp to see who's got the best in the area! A place called Characters Bar & Grill kept coming up. So here's how things went! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is like... at the EDGE of Cleveland's city limits. Lol. Brookpark Road or something. Once I pulled up it just felt like a nice, neighborhood spot! It does have a private parking lot, big outdoor section (where we sat) and plenty of space on the inside. It's a traditional setup. TVs everywhere, random swag and decor all throughout, plenty of high-top tables for seating and a big bar rail. The energy was lively and the music was so random. Lol. If you've been, you know what I mean. Service: I can't remember the name of who took care of us, but she was funny, sweet and just made sure we had everything that we needed. Food: While here I was able to try a few wings, so let's begin. First up were the Mike's Sweet Island Heat. For the record, if you order 10 wings, you can split them into 2-5s for an extra $1.00 if you want separate flavors. Also, on the menu there are 3 "types" of sauces that they offer. The first kind are Buffalo based sauces, the 2nd are barbecue based sauces and the last is "other". Lol. Anyway, these looked amazing, were super saucy and were a decent, seemingly normal size. I got lots of good fruity notes and aromatics as I put the wing to my nose. After tasting the flavors carried through with a bold, fruity, rich flavor. There was good spice and it felt like a chipotle based spice. It was a unique flavor for sure that I hadn't tasted before. Next up was Lenny's Honey Sriracha Teriyaki which is a mouthful of a name, but the flavors showed up! It was a good teriyaki base with citrusy lemon flavors that actually made my lips pucker just a bit. These weren't spicy at all, but it was missing something, I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Next up was Chipotle which I was lead to believe would be the hottest sauce on the menu based on it's placement on the menu, but I was wrong. This one did have some GOOD heat to it. The ingredients were balanced very well that created very bold, rich, hearty, chipotle flavors. I really liked this one. Next up were the Mild Buffalo. These were super saucy, juicy and had a very straightforward traditional Buffalo flavor that had some excellent flavor. The bleu cheese to go with these was a creamy, mild sauce that would cool your mouth down if you can't handle the spice. Next up was the XXX Buffalo which is actually the hottest sauce on the menu. The sauce was a bit watery which is a dead giveaway that it wouldn't be as spicy as it claims to be. It was still delicious, but the spice took a while to kick in, but it's nothing to write home about. It was like a kicked up Buffalo. Value: It's a sports bar, so the food won't be terrible expensive. I was there on Wednesday and wings were $1.00 each. Not bad at all considering how expensive I've see some. They even had $5.00 steaks this night, but I can only imagine them being a Salisbury steak or something. Lol. In conclusion, I had a blast here. The food was great, the people are awesome, I felt welcomed and it just felt like a good place to hang out! I look forward to returning and trying some more flavors!

We got the gambas al ajillo, patatas bravas, the churrasco con chimichurri, the albondigas con…read moremanchego, and the crema catalana. The server recommended the meatballs (albondigas) and was so right. Everything was fantastic! So fresh. Bright flavor. High quality meats and cheeses in everything. The wine list is unique but approachable. Service was wonderful. Can't wait to come and try everything else!

We met up with some friends while we were in the area and would have never guessed that this…read morerestaurant was here!! They gave us some popped corn(?) that was an addictive appetizer. We ordered some fried plantains topped with various meats and a loaded fries. The loaded fries were my favorite thing I had that night! For the main I ordered steak with chimichurri and potatoes and this was delicious also. Staff was super friendly and we had a great time!

Surprised my mother with dinner at Das Schnitzel Haus for Mother's Day! Obsessed with this German…read moreChocolate Martini, it was so good! Incredible authentic, house made German cuisine and Schnitz Ale brews from the brewery across the street they also own! We love the gorgeous enclosed patio and massive portions! Make sure to check out their other locations Brankas Bake Haus in Brunswick and Schnitz Ale Taphaus! We had excellent service and there is plenty of parking spots available in the lot! German Chocolate Martini Potato Pancakes Jager Schnitzel Chicken Paprikash Baked Walleye German Potato Salad Red Cabbage Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Spatzle

Went here Christmas Eve for Dad's bday dinner before church. Our group of 7 was seated in the party…read morehouse next to the main building. LOVED the coziness and holiday decor. Wonderful atmosphere. It could seat several other largish parties, too. We all enjoyed our meals. I had the Deutsche Platte, basically a German sampler platter. If you are unsure what to order and eat meat, this is a great option. Only slight miss was that our server could have mentioned that my son's lamb shank would take 20 minutes. We were a bit time-limited; we also should have mentioned that to our server when we sat down. Not a big deal and we were enjoying our company.

What a find! We loved this brewery. We don't live in the area and visited as part of the Cleveland…read moreBrewery passport. It was such a cute brewery. The beer was great. We even purchased cans to take home. The staff were so friendly! They food was very good. They have a mug club and by the looks of it there are lots of members. If we lived closer I would definitely join. Looking around the room there appeared to be many regulars. If we venture that way again we will go in the summer to sit on the patio.

We had dinner at Schnitz Ale Brewery for dinner on a Sunday evening. The restaurant has an open yet…read morecozy feel with a winter lodge atmosphere. We were seated right away but the dining room was very full and it took a little while for our server to make her way to our table. She was very friendly but obviously managing a lot of tables at once. By the time our server got to us we were ready to order. I tried the Shrimp and Grits, which were fantastic, flavorful and well spiced. The classic schnitzel dinner was also great, the breading was crisp and the meat was juicy. We also ordered the winter salad with salmon. Delicious! The schweinhaxe was what brought us here on a Sunday evening as my dad has been wanting to try it for a long time and there's limited availability. It is a slow smoked pork knuckle served with a side of apple bread pudding. My dad reported that the knuckle was tender and flavorful, smoked well and the bread pudding was the perfect compliment. All in all, all of our dinners were delicious and fresh. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu!

This place is a one stop shop for many Cleveland classics both original and vegan versions…read more My pre-trip research brought this place to my attention. I wanted to try the pierogi and the Polish boy and the KRAUT and having an extensive beer menu doesn't hurt either. Friendly neighborhood watering hole literally on the corner and basically across the street from the a Christmas story house allowing you to eat within eye sight of the leg lamp. I wanted basically everything from the menu that came vegan (spoiler alert there are tons and tons of things) but gastric space comes at a premium on vacation so we settled on the fried cheese. I was very excited to see the Polish boy (and vegan option no less) I didn't have much of a choice. GF ordered the vegan pierogi platter with vegan kielbasa on a bed of kraut. Firstly the fried cheese was head and shoulders above any mozz sticks or anything of the sort that I have had in memory. The breading is seasoned and crispy and heaven on earth. The cheese is PIPING. Like you will burn yourself if you, like me, have no patience. The accompanying tomato sauce is also steaming. So good. The Polish boy was also in a league of its own. Love that they have a vegan version. What a combo. Probably one of Cleveland's most important community contributions. We ordered the latkes to go and they were orgasmic. What a special place.

The food here is just incredible! The perogis, avocado toast, hashbrowns and everything else we got…read morewas just above average than your usual restaurant. I loved the little small- town feel it gave. Will be back next time I'm in Cleveland. Only taking a star off because of the parking, no (real) iced coffee, and another reason

We came here for lunch after a trip to the zoo. I planned to order cheesesteak , but instead found…read moreavocado tacos and empanadas on the menu. What a good choice those were! The ingredients in the tacos were unbelievably fresh and they came with a generous amount of lime wedges to squeeze on top. I had a chicken empanada as well, which was amazing. The atmosphere was perfectly family friendly, clean and inviting. Very reasonable prices, and our waitress was kind and attentive. Locals are lucky to have this joint, and vacationers are lucky to find it, making the name so appropriate!

For the cost to be really high I expected the food to have high standards and was greatly…read moredisappointed. The food had a rubbery texture. The order did not come as described in the menu. We will not be returning back for at least food perhaps drinks as the atmosphere, decor and music were nice.

Although they're currently in between menus, everything we tried was genuinely delicious. I ordered…read morethe ethnic platter which, if you know the area, means kielbasa, pierogies, sauerkraut, plus a side of cabbage and noodles. My nephew went with the chicken paprikash, and both meals came with a fresh side salad. There was plenty of parking, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and easygoing. We both agreed we'll definitely be back to check out the new menu and spend some time unwinding on their beautiful patio. Because if there's anything better than summer in Cleveland, it's a Cleveland summer spent on a nice patio.

Pretty bad experience here. Neither staffing nor inventory was sufficient for the first Fish Friday…read moreof the year. The kitchen was on a significant wait and they were out of coleslaw, pierogis and any of the craft beers they had on tap. The service at the bar was spotty. Friendly, but hard to track anyone down to order. We were eventually informed that they were out of pierogis about 45 minutes after we ordered them. The fried walleye was fine, but not good enough to have invested nearly two hours there. They gave us a fish & chips dinner to replace the missing pierogis and the bartender offered to buy us our next round, but at that point we just wanted to go home.

My husband and I went to eat at the bar for a quick dinner before going to see a movie. To our…read moredelight, Blythe and Laura were both bartending and were fabulous as always!! They give excellent service and even remember my favorite food order from years ago! Food was yummy as always as well. This is one of our favorite spots.

I went to this location with coworkers for our Employee Appreciation Dinner and I had the wings…read more. I really did like them. They're delicious. Also, there is a slight "kick" but definitely bearable. The calamari was good as well. We sat on the patio and regretfully, I didn't go inside (too full) but overall, I'm willing to visit again as I stay relatively close.

Service was horrible ai assistant and drive thru worker were unresponsive. My fries, burger, &…read morechicken sandwich were all cold, greasy, & old.

Ordered a triple comb and pre tipped $4. Burger was cold, no ketchup for the fries and when I went…read moreto take a drink of my pop to my surprise the lid wasn't on correctly and a quarter of the pop went ont my lap! If you get a tip you better make sure your customer is taken care of! Will never go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This place is delicious! The ambiance is really great for a special occasion with friends and…read morefamily! Check out the TikTok below and follow them! https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8xeNNq8/

Presentation, service, quality, prices = new fav!!!! (FYI…read moreyelp app is making me add more characters just to post this so here's more characters smh!?!)