Yum! If you love Sunday Brunch and want a relaxed alternative head to a the Swinging Door. The menu is simple, but they will switch things up, all you need to do is ask. Of course I started with the waffles, they were sweet and perfect. 2 waffles for $5...add them on just because. Next, I had a tomato omelette and hash browns...oh was I pleasantly surprised to get 2 deep fried potato cakes, just add ketchup and it's true heaven nestled in a corner bar in Rocky River. Great bloody Mary's too, just the right amount of extra spicy. read more

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Tons and tons of daily drink specials but MAAAAANNNNN I am here to talk about to food. This is just great food every time I've been here. Especially the pizza...a bit thinner pizza but puffs up to a great crust. Bartenders and staff are just great. This the carry over from the old location next to Westgate Mall. Jackie was a great owner and wouldn't hesitate to tell you the truth or that you were being an A-hole. Great memories and I've you can relate to this...you know. Glad to see the new location saved the old sign. Again...check their Facebook page on drink specials but make sure to try the food. read more

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Chill, low-key neighborhood spot. The cocktails are tasty, the drink specials are cheap, the service is good & welcoming, and the wings ROCK!! (Definitely get the wings!) This is a great date place and there is plenty of room for groups. PS - Remember to fat tip your bartender! read more

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First time here last night! Food was amazing and the bartender Rachel was so attentive and friendly! We will definitely be returning!

Popped in for a Philly cheesesteak and a brew. I was so disappointed in the quality of the food. Greasy, and lacking flavor. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and guess what? NO cheese on my sandwich! But, I paid extra to have mushrooms on my sandwich. Lol!l I have not eaten here for well over two years, now I know why. I'll not go back. They must have a new cook. One server for the whole joint! read more

Food is amazing service is fantastic ambiance is a bit too much for me plenty of seating

I cannot believe that a bartender (Rachel) could be so rude. My party of 3 spent well over $300 here to be treated like trash. If you cannot make a requested drink by all means tell me. Do not make it up and expect me to pay for it. The worst part is this place was highly recommended from dear friends and after the way we were treated tonite. I will never step foot in here again. When you are a paying customer you should never be belittled or treated like you're a burden. read more

So even though I have driven by this x number of times, I actually came across this place from an Uber Eats promotion! They have typical bar food but as I was opting for delivery, I went with a pizza. Let's see how it holds up to the One Bite tm* test... Immediately what caught my attention was the Meaty Margherita Pizza which is a traditional marg except with sausage and pepperoni. I don't want to complain (I love you Dana) because the pizza was still fine but it was lacking basil (gasp*)!! I reread the description like 4 times just to be sure but chopped basil is like one of two ingredients for a Margherita and maybe it was during peak hours or maybe a new chef but for me it just missed the mark. The crust, sauce, other toppings were great which really made me see the potential. Overall, not bad food or prices but I may have to make a stop in during a Browns game to see if things are any different. read more

Swinging Door Lounge - Meaty Margherita - Dive Bars Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

Still a great dive bar! Their pizza is really great and if you like hot wings their suicide sauce is AMAZING! The hottest yet tastiest sauce out there. Forget BW3. The staff is always friendly and usually you run into some fun or interesting patrons. But you can also just chill and watch a game, play some keno, darts and listen to music. read more

The Swinging Door is a nice little dive bar located in Rocky River. It's a great place to grab a quick bite to eat and a few drinks to start a Friday night. Drinks and food are reasonably priced and service is great - specifically Morgan! A nice little menu hack Morgan showed me was that you can order is their chicken tenders, but tossed in your choice on wing sauce. Game changer. Other menu items I regularly order: chicken quesadilla and extra crispy chicken wings. There was plenty of social distancing, sanitizer, and protocols in place for COVID. read more

The Swinging Door is everything it says it is. If you are looking for a low key place for a simple drink and really good food look no further. We will be back and we will bring others. read more

Service staff paid attn to regulars only..mold on ladies room wall, fruit flies flying all over..so nasty. Won't be back

Bar can not make a margarita. Literally does not have any Sourmix. Hmmm I think that says alot. Such a basic ingredient.

Love this place. Super laid back. I play whatever i want on the Juke (usually heavy) and no one says a word. Dortmunder drafts are $4.5 which is crazy good in itself. I'm told this place is 'woke af'. Not my thing but respecting others is and everyone there has respected me and I them. Had some decent conversations with other solo patrons and they have Keno. Bartenders are really cool and I actually look forward to chatting with them. The food is bar food and I haven't sampled much of it. read more

I have to preface this review with the fact that I love dive bars. It's on a small strip of businesses and there's a huge plaza down the street, so it doesn't appear Swinging Door gets the traffic it deserves. Zero problems my first visit. The food was super tasty, drinks were cheap, and it was a good vibe. The seats at the bar were almost completely filled with a couple booths also taken up on a Wednesday night. Patrons were all middle-aged to older. Definitely seemed like some regulars. We had a group of about ten people in their 20s and 30s and pushed some tables together. They were easily able to accommodate us. Two TVs were on behind the bar showing a baseball game but a few others were around the room and powered down. Touchtunes in the back of the place. A dart board was up front where some of our friends tried (and failed) to show off their skills. Food was awesome and had a huge portion sizes. My wrap came on a baking tray accompanied with a mound of fries. They had a list of 12 beers on draft and even more in cans or bottles. The best part was that they have pitchers as an option for drafts! Really brings me back to college. They have a mini pitcher and a regular-sized pitcher. Incredibly cheap for domestic beer. $6 for a full pitcher of light beer and $4 when an Indians game is on. I'll be back for sure. read more

Swinging Door Lounge - I had already been picking at the food and there was still a ton left. That spicy ranch sauce was so good that I would probably drink it. - Dive Bars Near Me - Rocky River, Ohio

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Unbeknownst to me, this spot is owned by the same person who owns Suds McGuire's in Berea. Bad news - my attempt to discover a cool new spot failed. Good news - Crazy Tots. Good pub grub, decent beer selection on tap. Not many parking spots in back. read more

Very good! Food was better than anticipated. The Might MAC burger ....CRISPY Bacon. Jambalaya Pie... the right amount of spicy with crispy/chewy thin crust. Definitely coming back. AND great service...very attentive. read more

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Wings for solid. And when you ask for extra crispy, they make them crispy! Love this place!

This place very underrated!! Food is GOOOOOD. It is very much a dive bar but I highly recommend. It's pretty cheap and the food and drinks are good. I've also never seen it that crowded so you can get in and out in a reasonable amount of time. Will be heading back soon! read more

My girlfriend ordered hot garlic boneless wings over Uber eats. I kid you not when I say these were the most disgusting wings we've come across due to the sauce. They were tossed in hot sauce with huge chunks of raw garlic clove pressed into them. We had to scrape the cloves off to eat them and even then couldn't bare to keep at em. Please tell me this was some kind of goof? I've never seen anything like it. Maybe at least try to mince the garlic next time? My god. read more

When you're one of eight people in a bar, you'd expect that the bartender would make sure that your glass isn't sitting empty for 10 minutes. Our bartender Cara was not attentive. More attention was paid to getting her stocking done, chatting with a friend and checking her personal phone than ensuring that her regular customers were served. We are normally good tippers but not tonight. Very disappointed. read more

I'm still a bit disappointed that the dive that was the original Swinging Door is gone, but I gotta admit this is a major step up in hygiene and overall food. What it lacks in gritty panache and perfect wings it makes up for in pretty damn good bar food, friendly bartenders and still great wings. The wings in the old spot were better, but it's nice to not have to go through the kitchen to get to the restroom anymore. read more

I go here after volleyball most Tuesdays. The girl who works the bar and the floor is awesome and they always have a good selection of beers. They have TV's ample for checking the score of the game but if your focus is whatever is on you might need to look elsewhere. I would say this place runs along the "dive" bar genre and I prefer it over many places in the same group. The reason I can't give it 5 stars yet is that I have yet to find my soul mate food item. It is true the tots are good but man cannot live on tots alone. I have had a burger I have had some apps but everything is just common dive bar fare. I will continue my food search and update if I find something I love. read more

Second time coming to the swinging door and it was not a good experience. One of our to go meals was incorrect but luckily we caught it before leaving. This wasn't a big deal because they corrected it. Once we got home, it didn't get any better. One of our meals had a hair in it and our fries were very burnt. The fried chicken sandwich is just 4 chicken nuggets on a bun for $11. read more

Well I tried to order Uber eats from them and a courier couldn't come and pick it up in time so the suggestion from Uber eats was to try again in a few minutes so I did and re-ordered the same thing and was hoping that they didn't just let it sit in there to go box and get cold as I ordered it again and well they did. Everything is frozen cold and soggy. I will never order from here again read more

So this is based on dive Bar expectations, used to go to prior location for bar bowling debauchery. In any event, reason for the big score is the service was out of control good thanks Cierra, was prompt and constant with solid prices based on the big places this was great! Pizza special was spicy at just the right level. So this was above normal dove bar for food and drinks... just missing that bar bowling machine read more

My Friday night go to! Amazing nachos (make sure to ask for sour cream!), awesome vibes, and the bartender is literally the sweetest redhead. Lots of familiar faces every week and she makes us all feel like friends and family. The Door is a welcome hangout in a quiet little town with not a lot to say for itself as far as nightlife! read more

Best pizza I've ever had. Soooo good. I ordered this super late at night, and I've never eaten here before... and I was nervous. But it turned out to be the best pizza I've ever had! read more

Good food. Went in for lunch in Saturday. Really slow but was day after Tribe winning streak ended. Good food selection with great September specials. Roast beef special was great along with burger. Minor complaint is ice tea not fresh brewed but food makes up for it. Will return!! read more

Decent prices. Took 45 minutes to get a chicken wrap. Waitress danielle claimed two new cooks in kitchen and there was nothing she could do

My favorite spot in Rocky River. Halle is the best and the food is always on point. Italian sub is my favorite. My kids love the wings.

Small little place drove passed so many times but finally came in for a bite and it was great.

Have gone there so many times but last two times had to leave because of parking. Dentist tows and Chinese place holds front spots until 9 pm. They need to figure out something soon. read more

this place is legit. cheap beer by the pitcher. great deals during games. neighborhood vibe. black velvet painting of a sexy lady above the beer taps. worst thing about this place is the touchtunes- like i ever need to hear "you can't always get what you want" or any song by "the eagles" ever again but whatever. pretty lousy vegetarian options but it's fun and cheap. drunk bros playing darts makes me nervous but that's my problem. read more