Got a cheeseburger with grilled onions and fries, only $8.95. Absolutely delicious! Service was excellent, as was the bartender, Heather. Great ambiance, as people were there watching the NCAA tournament. read more

Good food & drink, aing with large portions and attentive service make for a great spot for lunch & dinner.

Everything on the menu is good. We love that we can both find something we like in the menu, from burgers to pasta to pizza to entrees and salads. Haven't had a bad meal yet. Especially love the veal Parmesan and the tuna melt and grilled chicken. I even asked for pasta Alfredo one night. It wasn't on their menu but the cook made it anyways and it was incredible. They go out of their way to serve you a good meal and all the waitresses are nice. Plus, the food is reasonably priced, unlike several other similar style venues in the area. Highly recommend. read more

We tried a new dish on the menu today - Louisiana catfish bites with Cajun fries and coleslaw. It was delicious! The catfish had a nice light flaky texture and the cajun fries had a good spicy flavor and everything was perfectly cooked. Although the dining room was crowded, Brittany served our meals promptly with a nice pleasant smile. The decor reminded me of a 60's classic diner with black and white checkered tile floors, red, white and green walls, and stained glass light fixtures over the booths. read more

Super excited to be in here! The best food at a great price. Lots of TV options and service is absolutely the best. The ambiance is always Cleveland based sports. Love Paul an Penny too! read more

Great neighborhood bar restaurant. We always feel welcome and appreciated. Good food and drink prices. Longtime dedicated staff. Friendly blue collar clientele. They don't allow swearing making it real family friendly! read more

I have been going to Spats for a long time and the meal we ordered for take out today was just terrible. We ordered 2 bowls of clam chowder. Normally the chowder is excellent, but this time it tasted like a very grainy potato soup with rather tough or chewy pieces of clam. I tasted a couple of mouthfuls and decided to pitch the rest. My wife struggled through her portion, but she said it is different than what she is used to. I don't know if there is a new cook/chef, or if they are trying to keep prices reasonable by adding more potatoes, but it is not working whatever the reason, all I know is that I will never order the clam chowder again. I hope that the rest of menu has not changed, because all their food was really good and always consistent. read more

For what Spats is attempting to be, they're doing an awesome job! This is definitely a divey place. It's a neighborhood sports bar and nothing fancy. The staff is warm and friendly to all and the food and drinks are priced right. The place could probably use a good scrubbing, but I didn't feel like I was going to get sick or anything. It's just old inside. They offer outdoor seating and a dining room side. The menu seems to have several scratch made items. The theme is mostly bar food with an Italian focus added. We had burgers and fresh cut fries along with two pint beers and two rocks pours of crown whisky. Bill was $31 before tip. Great value. The food was pretty good for the price. My only complaint was the crumbling sesame seed bun that came on the Spats Big Boy style burger. They grilled it, but it was obviously old because it crumbled when I picked it up. Next time I'll order a different bun. The kaiser bun that came with the bacon-cheddar-mushroom burger was also grilled but soft and fresh. The burgers themselves were juicy and flavorful and came with perfect fries, fresh not frozen. Loved the pickles too. The liquor selection was vast. Only a few beers were on tap though. The patrons we encountered on our first visit here were regulars and friendly. The staff were conversational and welcoming. The back wall of the bar was lined with televisions. Could see this being a perfect spot for a game or grabbing a drink and quick bar bite! read more

Spats Cafe - Crown Royal rocks pour - Bars Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

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I've been coming here for years and will continue coming back. It's a great local pub with good food and good people. It certainly isn't a 5 star, gourmet restaurant but the menu has a wide variety and I haven't had a bad meal there. They have daily specials as well and the prices are reasonable. It's a great place to spend an evening, get a bite to eat and a cold beverage. read more

The best neighborhood bar there is. The food is great and the staff is wonderful. I have been bringing friends here for years and they keep coming back even without me. read more

Their pizza is cooked in a "Quiznos Oven" (waitress' words, not mine), so I wouldn't order the pizza. We sat down without being sure if it was a seat-yourself kind of place -- others seemed to be just as confused. Menu was typical bar food, draft list did not contain any craft beers except Dortmunder. I got the bacon cheddar burger, and it was more onion than bacon or cheddar! Very greasy, too. I probably wouldn't come here again for food unless I was planning on downing ten Bud Lights first. Maybe then the food would taste good. read more

Spats Cafe - a plate of french fries and a sandwich - Bars Near Me - Mentor, Ohio

Watched Guardians game at Spats tonight. Had a wonderful time!! Crowd clapping, yelling high-fiving. Service is excellent! Had at least 4 wait staff stopping by table to see if we needed anything. Owner making sure we were enjoying ourselves. Felt like VIP's. Not unusual for Spats! Food was GREAT! Went with another couple and they felt the same. What really amazed me was the prices! You would think with prices everywhere else so high they would follow. They didn't. At least one business giving to their community! Thank you Spats for amazing, exciting time!!! read more

This review is about a pre-COVID experience. I just saw that Spat's made Cleveland Magazines "Our City's 50 Best Bars." I laughed out loud. There are 50 better bars in Lakewood alone. Spatt's is old and smelly but the food is cheap and the pours are heavy. My wife and friends would occasionally stop in for a nightcap until we were kicked out by the owners for.....cursing. So, if your goal is to fill your stomach and catch a buzz and you don't mind smelling when you leave - you'll love this place. Mind your tongue. read more

Fair food very slow service All meals not severed at same time one member of our party waited extra 10 min to get his fries read more

We went here for dinner on Friday, August 7, 2020 for their all you can eat fish fry, and because they have outside seating. We placed our orders thinking that since it was the special of the night we would be served fairly quickly. Twice during the 40 minute period that we waited for our food to be served, the waitress stopped back and said it wouldn't be much longer. We couldn't understand what was going on since the restaurant wasn't very crowded. When she came back the third time we asked how much longer because we figured it was time to just forget it and go somewhere else. She told us that our order had accidentally been served to another table and it wouldn't be much longer. She then told us because of the mistake we would be comped and iced tea and one of the meals. Fair enough and much appreciated. While we were waiting for our meal, the table next to us had extra fish brought to them while we continued waiting for our meal. Finally we were served our meals. I asked for malt vinegar for the fries. Waited and waited....finally after about 5 minutes and no waitress in sight I went inside to see if someone else would give me a few vinegar packets. Another waitress brought them over, then our waitress finally showed up a few minutes later with it. She then asked us if we wanted more fish so we ordered a couple more pieces, which I knew was probably a mistake. 10-15 minutes later the extra fish showed up...without tartar sauce. I then realized they never brought lemon wedges to the table, which I asked for. Waited and waited for this. Finally gave up and just used the wedge on my iced tea glass. A few minutes later when we were done with our meals she brought the lemon. After an hour and a half of this nonsense we decided we just wanted to leave so we asked for the check, which by this time I told her we wanted it now and couldn't wait. It should also be noted that as an added bonus, we got to listen to the workers and patrons from the tattoo shop next door have a loud conversation while smoking and dropping f-bombs right next to where everyone was seated on the patio eating their food. I'm sure the old people and the people with little kids appreciated that! Not Spats fault, but perhaps the owner/management should address this, along with the waitresses not wearing gloves and touching rims of the drinking glasses. Too many screw ups at this place, will never return. They need to get their social distancing on that patio figured out too. read more

Awesome service and food. Bartender is amazing and has been there for years. You can go in your sweats or Friday night attire. Owners always on site and very friendly. One of the best and most personable places around. read more

We've been coming here since we moved to Concord in 2008. Consistently good food at fair prices and friendly, family-oriented wait staff. Occasionally short-handed, but never that big of a deal. We really enjoy our visits to Spats! read more

Love love love this place!!!! Honestly care about their guests! On our wedding day we stopped in to get a few drinks before dinner and the bartender gave us shots! The people in the bar also gave us a few rounds too. This bar is our "new spot!" The wings btw are AMAZING!!! Ps will be going there today to watch a game and eat some good bar food! Thank you spats for making us feel special on our wedding day:) read more

Great place to drink and eat. Local feel with great food. My kids love to order soup and their soups are always fantastic. I love the mussels. We go here every time we visit. read more

5 star for a dive bar. Best bar food east of Cleveland with the best prices! They have the best deals in town and chicken parm thursdays are my favorite. Two chicken Parmesans with pasta, toast, and salad for $19. They're dressing is homemade and I always mix the hot and BBQ sauces on wings. Hands down go to place on east side! read more

It's a bar that serves food!!!! When I go here I'm not looking for a 5 star restaurant. I want a burger and labatts on draft, they deliver. I enjoy going here , talking to staff and relaxing. They make a big boy burger that's amazing read more

Best kept secret in lake county. Everything is awesome, and extremely good prices. Great staff, always doing their best. This place is rad.

I just had lunch at Spats for the first time today. I went on a recommendation of friends I had not seen in a long time. What a great place! They do it right. From the curb appeal, the atmosphere, great service, down to the great prices. It was my first time there.and I actually felt like family. Great people, great food and great prices. What more do you need? I have been living in the area since December of last year. I can't believe I waited this long to try the place. It won't be that long until I try it again. That is for sure! Thanks for the recommendation Rob and Kathi! read more

2 of bartenders were very rude and do not know what they are doing! could not make a drink for the life of them! I guess they didn't mess up pouring a beer but that's hard to do! food was okay, after you leave I noticed I smelled like fried food! I would go back if they hired some real bartenders! read more

Terrible service asked 4 times for drink order Melanie ignored request after request completely dissatisfied with service will not be returning read more

Great food at fantastic prices. Affordable drinks and fast friendly service. Totally relaxing atmosphere.

This place is awesome! Great daily specials and friendly staff. AYCE fish on Friday is legit! Good game day specials too. Check it out!

Went to Spats because they offered a coupon in restaurants.com. The environment inside was very busy with signage everywhere and the bar was crowded. The menu offered some interesting choices besides the typical burger fare. Two of our party of four ordered the lasagna and the other two ordered the strip steak. The wait wasn't very long and we were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food. The lasagna was excellent and came in a large portion. The toasted bread that came with it was just OK. The strip steaks were very tender and tasty with hardly no fat or gristle. The waitress was very attentive, energetic and friendly. All in all, a good experience. read more

I love the food, the wait staff and the location. They have specials every day with special prices. Nice place to eat and meet friends and not a chain restaurant. read more

Server made no attempt to be sincere and gave people at my table attitude. Horrible service. Average food. There are better options out there. Go explore those options. read more

Went there for the 1st time last night with my friend looking for some wine and a good meal to chat and catch up. Our waitress was an older lady who was the most RUDE person I have ever met. She should retire or not be allowed to be near customers she has absolutely no people skills whatsoever anymore. Not only did she passively insult us numerous times she argued with us when she messed up cashing us both out. We both paid with cards and she came back angrily yelling at us that we were trying to use a gift card!? It was my visa debit card that ive used at hundreds of restaurants with no issues. She said there wasnt an option to leave her a tip and now she wont get one because we paid with a gift card. AGAIN i had to explain that our cards ARE NOT GIFT CARDS!!!!!! What the hell is wrong with this lady? I dont know what she did wrong when she cashed us out but it wasnt our fault! Ive never not tipped in my life. She made my evening so uncomfortable I left full of anxiety and anger. She made us feel unwelcomed the entire time we were there. Will not ever go back here. read more

Dirty, falling apart hole in the wall. Employees are rude and slow. Food comes out randomly and not all at once on top of being all frozen food thrown in a fryer. Nothing is fresh about this place. read more

great food and atmosphere! Prices are great, and daily specials can't be beat! Service is always friendly. Keep it up!

a update from my previous review,the owner of this restaurant has called us to express his concerns of the food quality that we wrote in a review on 9/12,after talking with him we feel we will try it again.he seemed very sincere on quality and service,RICK read more