Do you want to try a hidden gem in Cleveland? Make your way to the East 49Th St., Tavern. Situated…read moreright off I 77 behind the BP station in Newburgh Heights. I watched this awful looking dive bar transition from an eye sore in the neighborhood, to thriving bar, restaurant and small local band venue over the past 20 years. John & his wife have succeeded in turning the local eye sore into a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating serving up some amazing food. Their burgers are out of this world! The chicken wings can hold their own over many of the people that claim to fame their own. The gyro's and other Greek dishes give a real taste of the other side of the world! I'm not a drinker, but they do have a full bar both inside and outside. They offer catering and delivery for your events! The outside venue has local bands play on certain nights and has a covered, heated patio with a cast-iron stove/fireplace. The place is always clean and the service is beyond reproach! The variety of whiskeys is unparallel to any other bar we've been in Cleveland! If you're visiting from out of town and you want a quick bite to eat that satisfies the palette, make sure you stop in and say hello! A perfect meeting place before or during a Guardians, Browns or Cavs game!

Ordered a pizza to go march 24 2026 around 3 nasty was at bar on St pattys day person next to me…read moreordered a pizza looked great

Was hungry on way home from a Cavs game and we knew the Lizard would be upon, so we stopped in…read more Service was quick. The kitchen was still open - thank you, universe! I ordered the hot honey peach wings and the sauce was the perfect blend of sweet and heat. Their ranch dressing is amazing Clean bathrooms. Tons of TVs.

We were there on a Saturday prior to attending the Polar Express. Our party was eight (5 adults…read moreand 3 kids). The place was packed with many customers clearly planning a trip to the Polar Express. We were told it would be a 45 minute wait. It was only 15 minutes. Our waitress was great. She was prompt, helpful, cheerful and friendly. Our food was delicious and hot, although the chili was so spicy, I couldn't eat it. The restaurant was crowded but they moved people in and out quickly. The restrooms are clean and warm.

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.

Thought we'd try something new so we decided to come and check this place out. The food looked…read moredelicious based on the photos. When we arrived, we were with somebody in a wheelchair and they had the ramp blocked for handicap which is why I gave 4 stars. The staff was nice and tried to accommodate us. We made it work. The place was packed. The food was good had good flavor. The bread that comes with pasta tasted like burnt toast. The server was new but he did a great job and kept checking on us making sure our drinks were full. They had a large screen with basketball ball game on and good vibe. The bartender told us they are here just for a few more months then moving or closing. But if you have a chance check it out you should.

Don't bother if you're handicap. Bartender also wasn't very friendly…read more It's a bar with a few tables on the back and enclosed patio to smoke

This is a divey hood spot but it has good employees (everyone was very nice) and great food. I…read moreordered hot honey wings and they were delicious! The right amount of sauce and pro tip; ask for them well done so that they can stay crispy! The environment can get a bit loud since there is a DJ sitting by the entrance.

Hostess-Good Servers-Great…read moreBartender-Superb Food-INCREDIBLE If you go thru the Cleveland area and don't get some corned beef at Slymans you are doing yourself a disservice! Above anywhere in NY, and any place we have tried, Slymans is much MUCH BETTER!!! I can't explain, but...you will thank me! I challenge anyone to find better. We live in Florida and always save one meal for our corned beef, when we visit up north. Yummers!!!

How disappointing. The corned beef was bland and like something from the grocery store. Also had…read morethe pastrami, so bland. The fries were so so. Service was good, only reason for 2 stars. Simons deli and restaurant is so much better than here.

Everything is on point with the Rowley Inn. From the time you walk in you feel part of a family…read morewith the staff. They are wonderful people. The food is hands down the best in Cleveland. We are foodies and go all over but this is hands down the #1. We will continue to be there on the weekly basis.

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.

Fantastic food is about where the positivity ends here. Fridays nights they have only ONE person…read morebehind the bar and the cook. Service is super slow. Lisa is amazing, but she can't be everywhere at once and if you're seated outside the bar, you won't get served. Friday nights are bingo nights, which are fun. But please..get two more bartenders / servers so people can eat and drink in a reasonable amount of time

Today I ordered four pretzel rolls. I'm a fairly regular customer. All I ask for is a Guinness and…read morean occasional crown. I used to order patty melts which were really good. But then it took over a half hour to prepare with fries. Today i waited 45 minutes and no pretzel rolls. Seemed to me way over the top in wait time. Bar maid didn't notice any time lag the cook said nothing about time lag. Most of the girls make sure an order is processed but this was a disrespectful moment I can't over look.

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!

First timer so I didn't know what to order . Bar tender advised me that it was wing night . I…read moreordered wings (6 per order ) They were very good. I also ordered a double of Tito's with pineapple juice. My drink was on point as well . My total was $31 and change . I was totally satisfied with the service . My only knock was the price . A double of Tito's and 6 wing dings for $31 . I do see some other options on the menu that I'm going back to try . I'll be there this Sunday for brunch .

Putting caviar on a hot dog is genius! This place was awesome. We got the tots to split and I had…read morethe dive dog. Others also got the pork rinds and shrimp cocktails. The drinks were also interesting and tasty. Ambiance is very cool and feels comfortable and homey. Would definitely come back!