First time trying this local franchise, Seven Hills locale. They have done a nice thing and…read morereverted some menu pricing back to 2018, their birth. Walked in wanting takeout and glad I wasn't staying to eat in: the acoustics in there are horrible. Even with only two dining in, the sound was not conducive to conversation at all. Staff was very friendly and the order came together quickly. Nice touch offering a free sweet tea while I waited. The wings were meaty and charred. Flavorful, but sure wish they were fried longer. I hate trying to chew flaccid chicken skin. You get your sauces on the side here. Blue cheese rated fine. Two hot sauces had the requisite heat, but lacked flavor. Their version of buffalo was more vinegary with no resemblance to traditional Frank's RedHot. Sides included a tasty apple slaw and a very beany chili. I wish the serving size was larger for 5 bucks, but I won't fret over it. Nice beer selection, but other than one cheap offering (pumpkin ale...yuck) they ranged from 6.50 to 8 bucks for 12 ounce cans. Less costly options should be explored. Overall an okay experience...not dying to rush back.

Came here for their fish fry special with my friend who has celiac. She's been to other locations…read moreand hasn't had a problem. We were told right off the bat that there was no cod or pierogies anymore, so we all ordered the salmon. The restaurant was really busy, so It took about an hour for the food to get made even though we were quoted 30 min. I was so hungry that I ended up ordering a lemonade to keep up my blood sugar and it tasted like rancid lemons or something! It was really sour. people who came in after us got cod which was really frustrating since we were told they were out for the night. For the food, we really enjoyed the fried salmon and the fries and slaw. We were enjoying the onion rings until we found a sticker in the onion ring within the battered part. It was really gross so we ended up not eating the rest. While we love the restaurant we will definitely not be going back to this location

Love this place and Mr. Uciuni! Made me a second pie after the first didn't live up to his…read morestandards even though I thought it was great. Great sauce, great crust, great story. 6 out of five stars. Let's help him get his burrito shop started!!

I would put this firmly in the top 5 in Cleveland. Hard to say who has the crown. Walk in, place…read morethe order and have a good conversation with the owner. Really good guy who has a passion for pizza. No phone so come in and have a chat and watch a master at work! Pizza is ready in 10 minutes!

Subject: Formal Complaint - Discrimination and Unprofessional Conduct…read more Let me start off with a positive and say I've never had a bad experience up until this moment I am writing to formally report a deeply concerning and unacceptable experience I had at your establishment during my recent visit. While interacting with one of your bartenders, I was met with repeated dismissive behavior. She continuously stated, "I'm only a bartender, I can't read minds," instead of offering assistance or resolving the issue. We even tried to have Management come and resolve the issue but the bar made got very rude loud rude and obnoxious and had us escorted out. More concerning, however, was that during this interaction, she directed a racial slur toward me by calling me a "Black bitch." This behavior is not only unprofessional--it is discriminatory, offensive, and completely unacceptable in any setting. No customer should ever be subjected to this kind of treatment. I am requesting that this matter be taken seriously and investigated immediately. Incidents like this reflect poorly on your establishment and create a hostile and unsafe environment for patrons. Additionally, if this matter is not addressed appropriately, I am prepared to make my fellow Black community aware of the type of employees being placed in your establishment, as no one should have to endure this kind of treatment. I expect a prompt response regarding how this issue will be handled.

Very friendly staff who were quick to serve and the food was fast too. Big dive bar but not trashy…read more Kinda like an upscale dive bar but not pretentious either. Really like the vibe here. Cushy comfy booths available. Wings were very well sauced with garlic Parmesan and the house mild sauce was basically honey with a hint of buffalo and quite tasty as well. The onion rings were perfectly crispy and the chicken nachos was a feast in itself piled high with plenty of toppings. Nice place to have food and a drink with friends and somehow NOT expensive!!!

Went to Pounders because we wanted wings and in the past they've been very good. Boy were we…read moredisappointed. Ordered the dry Cajun and when we got them they were almost plain. We then ordered extra seasoning to put on them and we were charged extra for the seasoning. I don't think we'll ever go back, we will continue to go to Cleats

Been here many times and the food is always good. From wings to eggrolls to burgers. Bar staff is…read moreattentive.

It was okay. I ordered the four wings (lemon pepper ranch) and I got double fries and a water…read more The staff was nice. He initially gave me the wrong order so I had to go back in. When he gave me my order there were only three wings. He corrected it and gave me 5. The wings and fries gave me it was time to change the grease vibes but the fries were hot and seasoned well. The wings were okay.... I could barely taste the lemon pepper. Might give them another shot on another day

I've wanted to try this place since they moved in last year. The old Ohio City location was just…read moretoo far away. So this is a review of my first (of many to come!) visit. The location is small and unassuming with terrible parking situation. (Tip: park far away and walk here). At lunch time, it was busy with lots of people waiting for their food with one person at the register. He was nice and suggested I try the Mexican street corn as my side. So I did! Then I chose to get the Cleveland hot chicken sandwich with coleslaw to go. After waiting about 15 minutes, I got my lunch, hot and ready. The chicken sandwich is actually about four thin breaded chicken tenders covered in a slightly hot sauce. I think a 3/10 rating instead of its labeled 7/10 rating would fit it better. The breading was good and covered nice, fresh chicken meat. I appreciated the attempt at topping with coleslaw although I wish there was more. The bun was better quality than anything at a fast food place. The street corn was nice and I enjoyed the spices on it. I wish there was less sauce as the corn was drenched in a sauce that didn't really add any flavor to it. Just empty calories. Overall, give this place a shot! The price is decent, although not incredible but there is something special here.

Not bad! Love the…read moreconcept of this place, several restaurants located in one place where you order to-go via touch screen - get a text saying your order is ready - scan your pick up order text via another screen and grab the food from the locker. I got the teriyaki ranch 6-piece for $9.79. Not the cheapest wings but I feel like you kind of expect that with this vibe. The wings were tender with a nice skin. The teriyaki ranch sauce on them is what you'd expect tho I will say they were a bit too salty. Overall, not bad.

This place is hidden in a building that doesn't look like a restaurant! When you walk in, it seems…read moreto be a ghost kitchen place with lots of lockers where you can pick up from many other restaurants. There is no seating area for this place. We got the meal for 2, which was a very filling meal for 2 people. It comes with 4 mozzarella sticks, many wings (you can choose many flavors and type), fries, and drinks (Perrier and other soft drinks). The mozzarella sticks were decent, but not stringy (not sure if it's because I waited for a little too long). The wings were quite juicy and flavorful (bang bang sauce was great). The fries were okay but nothing too special.

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!

This chicken sandwich combo was very good, awesome service, I like thay it is a pick up and go very…read moresimple

I visited Ghost Kitchen for the first time, and had a great experience. The service and food I…read morereceived was exceptional. I drive past it all the time so I stopped by on my way home from work. I was confused because there was no door, and quickly learned you order online and pick it up at the front window (which is kinda small). They were having an issue with their website that night, but they were able to work with me and get my order. The staff were very accommodating and went above and beyond to take care of me as a customer. When I got home, I thoroughly enjoyed the salmon, mashed potatoes, and broccoli. It was delicious!

Great pizza, delicious crust. Will definitely be back. Got the bbq chicken pizza. Wife got the…read moregluten free pizza. We were very pleased.

Who doesn't love pizza. This location has delicious pizza. I forgot to take a picture of my…read morepizza. But I will attest that this pizza was made with care and love. It wasn't just slapped together to make another dollar. The staff was friendly and greeted me with a smile. The flavor profile was on point. And they have many options for pizza lovers. You should try them all.

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.