Date night with my Mister…read more I am on the quest to find the best burger in Cleveland. You know I love going to new places and tonight we went to Buckeye Beer Engine in Lakewood. We got the bourbon burger, the buffalo chicken sandwich and wings. It was so good. I am giving this place a 9/10. We waited a moment at the door but once we got seated we had attentive service. The beer selection was vast. The waiter was very knowledgeable and even let us taste test option before we made our selection. College football was on the screens. So you know that made Mister happy. lol The food soooooooo good. We debated if it was the best we have had in Cleveland. We settled on this is in our #2 spot. The only reason I am not doing a 10/10 is bc I would have like the serving size to be larger. lol

Wow nice surprise from Buckeye engine. Came for guardians game & walked right to a table & ordered…read moretots in under a min! Then got a cups of popcorn for free. Our server Connor was so fast & nice. Tots were extra crunchy. Side salads were packed w/ toppings. And the Chicken paprikas was very tasty w/ plenty of chicken & yummy spatzle w/ a good chew. Food came out so fast, of course we're basically the only ones eating at 9:30 during a baseball game. Can't wait to come back and try some of their specials.

Good local joint. Take out order next door wasn't quite ready (and they don't serve) so I stepped…read morein here for a cold oat soda. Nice. Plenty of TVs. Cold beer.

The food was just okay. Nothing to really write home about. The bartender was friendly and the…read morefood came quick.

I arrived about 5:45pm on a Monday night and the place was barely alive, though I imagine it would…read morepick up later for the NBA game. There were more televisions than customers so I had only about seven versions of the Guardians game to watch. My Reuben sandwich was plentiful with the meat and the kraut was on point. The fries were nothing to get too excited about, but there was no problem with them either. The restroom was clean and serviceable. The staff were pleasant and just attentive enough to keep my guest and me in beverages and food. This was not a typical sports bar experience but that's OK--I'd go back for a crowd if I was interested in a crowd.

Check your receipts. We just caught their bartender adding additional tip to our tab. We wrote in…read morecash and she wrote over it and added money. Manager didn't even second guess it when we called and complained. Just refunded our whole tab. But CHECK YOU RECEIPTS

My book club has had a few of our recent monthly meet ups at Wine Dive, and have decided to make…read morethis our winter meeting location. The crowd ranges from busy to minimal and we received pretty good service both times. It can be kind of difficult because there are typically 10 of us so I think we typically have to wait a bit, but they do a pretty good job handling us. This place is very divey but still enjoyable. They have an assortment of vintage hanging lamps above the tables and that is my favorite detail. They have had some kind of music going on every time that we go, which I think would be fun if we weren't there for book club. I definitely want to come back here a time when I'm not discussing a book lol but the music is never too loud that we can't have a conversation. We are always here for happy hour and they have some great options. I always end up getting the $5 wine. They also make an excellent girl dinner with their house fries (basically Parmesan truffle fries) and chicken caesar salad. I have gotten this every time and I will continue to get it because it is perfect. I definitely suggest Wine Dive if you're looking for a fun easy place to go for happy hour!

Came to Wine Dive for an adult bingo night and I was pleasantly surprised. Really I had no idea…read morewhat to expect, but it's kind of a more mature dive bar if that makes sense. A little elevated, but still a dive. They have a large wine list, including bottles, wine by the glass, and some draft wines. The place is pretty spacious. I believe it encompasses the old El Carnicero restaurant and another bar that must have been next door. Seems like that took down a wall to make a really big spot. They have two bars and a small stage for bands, etc. The real surprise was the food. We just got a few things to snack on and couldn't stop. The sweet chili fried cauliflower was absolutely delicious. Probably one of the best fried cauliflowers that I've had in a long time. It was super crunchy with just the right amount of sauce. It was not soggy at all. We also got the popcorn. I forgot what the seasoning on it was, but it was addictive. Last we got some truffle Parmesan fries. They came with two sauces, one was a spicy mayo and the other I can't remember. Both sauces were great to dip the fries in and the large Parmesan pieces were a delight. Definitely a cool place in Lakewood to host an event or see a show.

Service was slow with one bartender having to tend to the bar, cook, and serve while we were there…read more However, our wings were spectacular. Flavorful, crispy, and had the perfect amount of sauce. The buffalo ranch wings from here are my favorite in Lakewood!!

This used to be such a good place. It has really changed in the past 3 years…read more Service is bad because 1 bartender has to do everything. Cook, serve beers, mix drinks, clean up, and god knows what else. I wonder about the safety of the food being prepared. Decent tap beers and beer specials on certain days of the week. On some shots as well. It's a decent atmosphere. One of the few Ma & Pa places left in Lakewood. Could be a long wait to get your food. Every item on the menu is fried food. Oh, and they charge $1 extra for take out. HA!

My favorite bar! The service and staff are unbeatable (special shout out to bartenders Tony and…read moreMichelle!), and I'm so happy to see they have vegan food options, like the Impossible burger, pretzel bites, veggie spring rolls, fries, and tater tots. Definitely love to come here for dinner and drinks!

Good as ever I was…read moresurprised to see lousy reviews on here about the food. We went on a Sunday bc they're in the United dining program and it was great burgers like the old days. Clean. Nice waitress. Not too crowded. Free parking on weekends. River burg $13.50 was huge, well made. Great burger like the old days. Cheddar, bacon, onion ring. Reminiscent of those old big burgers at burgers n beer. Fries were good too. My brother loved his cheesesteak wrap. Saw a nice girl cooking back there. It was all inexpensive too. 3 beers & the burg was $30 out the door. No complaints. I'll prob even be back. Haven't walked in here in 15 years and in spite of the lousy reviews it was same as ever. New owners no worries. I even walked across to Simone's and bought a bourbon. 4 stars thanks.

A really friendly, small neighborhood bar with great staff and nice patrons…read more The food selection is limited to chips and a corned beef / reuben sandwich. TBH this reuben is really tasty. It came on white bread which I prefer over anything containing caraway seed haha. But they also let you bring in your own food / take out from some place else. Really cute and cozy spot! Check it out

I visited Gormley's Irish Pub in early May 2025 with my friend Cameron who invited me to go listen…read moreto an Irish band play live music here. I don't drink alcohol so I can't comment on their drinks but my friend ordered a glass of beer. LIVE MUSIC -- I arrived at the start of a weekend (Friday evening) and the pub was already packed with people. I could tell immediately that Gormley's is a hometown and west side favourite bar. The two member band that played were greet and they kept the atmosphere of the bar lively. Gormley's has an upstairs and downstairs so there is lots of space to sit or stand. At one point, I went upstairs and stood on the small balcony which was nice due to the slightly warm weather on that evening. If you are looking for a pub to hangout with friends, drink responsibly, and even watch some sports on TV, then Gormley's is the spot for you. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 41/250 total reviews in 2026 - 882 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 23 April 2026

My friends and I went for girls night. They had an excellent special. A salad, Fries (sweet…read morepotato or fresh cut)and a martini for $20. They greeted us with a rose. Food, drinks, service and atmosphere was wonderful. Definitely will go again.

Finally made it to Forge Public House in Lakewood last night, and I honestly can't believe I waited…read morethis long! I've been wanting to check this place out for quite some time, and I'm so glad we finally had the opportunity. Now I'm just sorry we didn't go sooner! Everything from start to finish was excellent. The restaurant is very open and comfortable with plenty of seating, and it wasn't overly busy when we went. We parked in the adjacent lot across the street, which was free after 6 PM, and with our 6:00 PM reservation, we were seated right away. We started with the vegan cauliflower with sweet chili ginger sauce, which was delicious. For my meal, I ordered the Lakewood Citizen Salad and added grilled chicken. It was such a large, hearty salad, which I absolutely love. Definitely not one of those tiny salads that leaves you hungry! My husband ordered the Hot in Cleveland chicken sandwich with garlic aioli fries. My older son got the Forge Burger with regular fries, and my younger son ordered the pierogi dinner. And we need to talk about the fries for a minute... they were outstanding! You could tell they were fresh-cut and homemade, and everyone agreed they were some of the best fries we've had in a while. Of course, we couldn't leave without dessert, so we ordered three to share: blueberry cheesecake, creme brulee, and chocolate creme brulee. Every single one was fantastic! Overall, everything was excellent--from the food and atmosphere to the service and experience. We definitely will be back, and I'm already wondering why we waited so long to try it!

Up from Florida visiting family in NE Ohio. We Spent the morning in Lakewood and saw the Mars Cafe…read moreand decided to have lunch. The weather was gorgeous so we chose to eat outside. The service was attentive and the food was delicious. I had the gyro with fries and my hubby had the burger. The prices were comparable. My grandson loved the astronaut inside the door.

Stopped by Mars Bar for lunch while helping a friend move, and let me tell you, they were a…read morelifesaver. The food was delicious, the staff was genuinely friendly, and I really couldn't have asked for a better pit stop. I also loved the aesthetic. It has that classic "corner bar" charm that feels cozy and welcoming. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to.

Visited for perhaps the last time - everything was perfect. Best wishes to all the people this was…read morereally a Cleveland gem.

The geeks and goths grew up and became cool. They realized they had good taste. And then they…read moreopened up a bar with some of the best bar bites around. I should note first that if you're not partial to loud metal music, then a viking bar like LBM is not the right place for you. Otherwise, highly recommend coming to check out the macabre and tongue-in-cheek decor, cocktails, and food. All seating is first come first serve, and your best bet is to come with one other person and sit at the bar, where you can still enjoy their food menu. And watch whatever cult classic movie they're playing on the TV behind the bar. Employees were all friendly and quirky (in the best way) and happy to answer any questions. Menu changes seasonally, but I have to say my favorite dish I've had there is the bone marrow which came with frightfully good jam and bread. Don't sleep on this.