We went on a Saturday evening around 5pm and ordered…read more cocktails and wings. I've seen other reviews about the wings being too crispy but I thought they were great! I want them to be crispy on the outside with a mouthful of chicken in each bite and they were just that. The lemon pepper sauce was very salty, but I love salt and vinegar chips so I was prepared. This is your typical Irish bar - long bar with 8-10 rectangle tables. We sat at the bar and our bartender/server was very friendly and helpful.

The first warning before the actual review is don't even attempt to come to this bar on a Thursday…read morenight after 7pm. Every John Carroll University student attends this bar at this time. You won't even be able to stand. As for my other visit, it was on a Friday night. A nice sized crowd, full bar. Sports game on the television. A nice atmosphere for a neighborhood bar. A great touch is the 1 pinball machine in the corner. Older game but it does take up something to do with friends. As with service we were told that the bar is extremely behind by a rude bartender named Meg. You can tell she was overwhelmed and just seemed to be having a rough day. A few minutes later we were told by staff that the kitchen was now closed. Pretty strange as the menu is mainly all bar served fried food or burgers etc. The bartender also announced that they were out of fish as well. I continued to order drinks, they were cold and tasted as advertised. About an hour or so later , the kitchen was then re opened when the bar was less crowded. I order a dozen wings, garlic Parmesan with ranch. The wings were real solid. Nice and crispy and the garlic and parm combo was just enough. The basket of fries we got were average fries. Not crispy, nor salty but atleast they were hot. The prices were about average, no complaints about that. Overall, the bar does not seem to handle stress or large crowds very well. My wings were good, fries were average like I said. My friends attend this bar often and did tell me that this bar is not like this usually. May have been a rough day. I assume I will be back again, I wouldn't pick this place to go to but the location is close enough to the area we hang out. Not so much of any certain type of theme at the bar but I did notice the staff recognize many patrons by name so it will continue to be the neighborhood bar for many. Overall a 6.7 out of 10.

I've lived in South Euclid for a looooonnnng time. How did I never venture into Black Forest Tavern…read moreuntil recently? This is my new fave place for friendly, informal dining and/or a beer or cocktail. I introduced my friends and family to this neighborhood place with the extensive menu, large screens for sports watching, and a hangout that always has a full parking lot. One visit is never enough! Try it out! Tonight's fare included a perfectly prepared Classic Burger and a side of fries, expertly cooked by chef Joe and served by LiLi. Thanks for another great visit. See you soon!

The cheese fries have real cheese. Drinks were good. Service was pretty solid. They were out of a…read morenumber of ingredients for drinks. They just started doing brunches though and that's pretty cool. Standard bar.

I absolutely loved this place. The ambiance is so cozy and welcoming. I'm from SoCal where a lot of…read morethe restaurants are saturated and everything seems to be good and maybe easily forgotten- this spot would totally be a top contender amongst all those places. On top of that the service was amazing. Our server recommended this hot sauce, May's, which was made by his buddy during Covid and it was better than Franks red hot. Here's what we had: Mushroom Mac & Cheese- 10/10 Blue Cheese Burger- 10/10 Chicken Tenders- 10/10 I'm a big texture person, and these dishes all had a nice mixture of crunch and tenderness to them. If it's late night def go to this place. If it's not late night, still go to this place. Love it!

Kensington Pub is a staple of Cleveland Hts. Great bar vibe that feels timeless, staff is perfect,…read morefun to talk to and keeping things moving. Great beers on tap and amazing cocktails, but my absolute favorite are the burgers. The steakhouse burger is amazing and the special crab cake meal was also not to be missed.

To start this bar is great if you want to drink. Jess is fantastic and knows how to make any drink…read moreyou could want! The bad... My buddy and I ordered some pretty basic food items that at the 1 hour mark we asked if they could cancel our order. We ordered a quesadilla and a buffalo chicken wrap. At the 45 minute wait time I asked about it and was told it would be out soon and 15 minutes later I saw the cook grabbing things from the fridge to make our order. Maybe I'm being irrational but I don't think our order should have taken an hour to even start being prepared. When I canceled the order one of the owners was at the bar and didn't even apologize but brought out our fries and gave them to another set of locals at the bar... really c'mon man learn to deal with customer and resolve issues.

Have never been here but a neighbor suggested I try it & we happened to come in on $10 steak night…read moreon Friday night. The steak was delicious & came with a salad, potatoes & a roll. I had a rum & coke & a $2 chocolate pudding shot for dessert. The bill was $14.25 & I will definitely be back. A great small local family run bar - support local businesses!

Sadly didn't have an good of a time as I expected to Rudy's pub. We were there in a Friday evening…read morebut we must have came right before the live music started. There was only three other parties with us and some basic bar music on. We got two drinks an espresso martini and the Amanda's signature mule. Sadly I didn't like either of the drinks, Amanda's shanties tested like raspberry medicine and the espresso martini felt off. The drinks were served to us pretty quickly, I have never seen anyone make drinks so quick!

I loved this establishment. It's a nice bar with a great menu as well as dinner specials…read more This salmon is worthy of being in a fancy fine dining restaurant. It was superb! Cooked to perfection and served a delicious butter sauce, sautéed spinach and cauliflower smash! Oh yeah, a side salad was included. You would never know all of this magic is behind those walls. Honestly, none of my words do it justice. You just need to go try it. The lady who was our server has been with Rudy's a long time. She was on top of it and very accommodating. We went during early dinner so the crowd was slow and it was quiet, but music was playing. This experience makes we want to come back and try more of their options.

Great Pub-like atmosphere. The Staff has been attentive and willing to strike up a conversation…read morewhile actually actively listening (Unheard of these days with service). A must for locals and those just passing through. BTW GET The Tavern Burger!

Nice place for a quick drink and dinner. Small dining area but they make the most of the space…read more Waiting staff are friendly and hustling but the kitchen can be slow when they get busy so have a few cocktails to pass the time. Lettuce wraps are a great appetizers. Good burgers and the chili cheese fries are a must.

My impression bartenders rock! Prices are great and the place has good people. Chris is the…read moreconsummate host. Always with a great story.

The social room never closes at last call. It's always up to the bar tenders. So be aware. It might…read morebe closed at midnight or earlier.

Stopped in for dinner with coworkers. What a lackluster experience! Service was extremely slow and…read moremy salad was overpriced lettuce. I ordered 10 bone-in wings and a half Caesar salad. The salad is $7 and had next to no dressing on it. Not to mention no cheese! Just lettuce and micro-croutons only. The server asked if I wanted my salad before our dinner came. I said yes. Well, it came but we waited another 10 minutes for silverware. The silverware came and just minutes later our dinners came. I took two bites of the 'salad' before pushing it aside. It wasn't worth the effort. Cross this one off your list.

During my keto days, I used to go to the Beachwood WL all the time to eat some bone in wings when…read morethey were discounted on Mondays. I haven't been back to any WL location in about 3 years since my diet ended however. Well, my bf was in town and we both have never had a clambake dinner so we decided on the Mayfield Heights WL for dinner the Friday he came into town in Oct 2025. It would be my first time having non-keto food at Winking Lizard in a long time. Unsurprisingly, this place was PACKED on a Friday night, thanks to having clam bakes each weekend for the next few weeks. Because they don't take reservations, we waited over an hour for a 2 person table. Fortunately, we could munch on freshly popped popcorn while we waited. I could tell the staff was exasperated by how busy it was. Finally, we were seated but since we got filled up on free popcorn, we decided to share a bbq chicken clambake meal ($26) and then add on one $14 lobster tail to share. We also each got one cocktail- me, a yummy orange fanta dreamsicle boozy delight and him, a fruity mule. Our meal came with a dozen clams, which I did NOT like. So I ate 3 and my bf ate the other 9. Fortunately, the bbq chicken was tender and the sweet potato and cinnamon butter was hot and so so good. The corn, clam chowder, and garlic bread were wolfed down by us as well so we must have enjoyed them. The lobster was a skinny little thing and did not have enough meat to justify being $14. Overall, the food and the terrible wait were a 3.5. They should implement online reservations. My drink was a 5++, and the vibes are a 4. I am glad my bf got to try out this local neighborhood chain but I dont feel like we need to come back for a clam bake ever again. Maybe we will try their tasty looking pizzas next time! And come on a weeknight haha.

Did TavCo get a new chef?! We ate here last night and the food was PHENOMENAL. My mom could not…read morestop raving about her burger. My spicy chicken sandwich was next level and my husband's smashburger was incredible. We normally go to Kensington for their burgers but this might just be our new spot

Wow! The Cedar Lee area really knows how to serve up the destination vibe! I just found another…read moremust-visit restaurant. Within minutes of opening, The Tavern Company already filled up with casual diners eager to eat the scrumptious menu choices. Generous food portions and affordable prices. Yes and yes! Parking is so easy with an ample large lot in back--free, thanks to the generosity of Cleveland Heights. Make sure to arrive hungry!