A Great Find After a Tough Day! I was near Cleveland yesterday for my uncle's funeral, and afterward, our group decided to grab some lunch before making the drive back to Columbus. I opened up Yelp to see what was nearby, and The Wright Place caught my attention. It had some decent reviews and, more importantly, a menu that looked really good! Since we had a larger group, we ended up sitting outside on the patio--and honestly, we couldn't have asked for better weather. The patio is large and has plenty of sports decorations, several TVs, and even a bar right in the center. Definitely a great spot to relax and grab some food. We were greeted by Kim, who was friendly, welcoming, and got our orders going quickly. Kim mentioned that sandwiches and burgers are where they really shine, so I knew exactly what I was getting. I went with The Wright Burger, an 8-ounce burger cooked medium-rare and topped with Swiss cheese, sautéed onions, and mushrooms. The burgers come with chips, but I opted for the fresh-cut fries instead. My wife went with the chicken bourbon wrap, with the sauce on the side just in case it wasn't her thing. Others in our group ordered burgers, and someone got the corned beef sandwich--which looked REALLY good. I may have to go back just to try that one! Now, back to that burger... it was HUGE! I could barely finish it, but I gave it my best shot. I did have to admit defeat when it came to some of the fries, though. All in all, The Wright Place was a great find. Good food, friendly service, a relaxed atmosphere, and a big outdoor patio that was perfect on a beautiful day. If you're in the area and looking for good food and friendly people, check out The Wright Place--you'll thank me later! read more

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Cute little spot, extremely friendly staff! Upon walking in I was greeted almost immediately. Service was amazing and friendly! Started the day right with a margarita, and yes it passed the test I would have had two but I had things to do lol. My favorite of the two where the sliders. The sauce on the chicken wasn't too spicy, for it being a hot honey. The Corn beef egg roll were good, but of course I just didn't read well enough to see it came with potatoes in them which was different (I'm not a big potato fan) but they were interesting I would absolutely recommend trying them they came with a 1000 island sauce but I used a spicy ranch dressing awesome match! Will for sure be back! read more

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Good food excellent atmosphere and service Highly recommend Wright Place. The server Mary was outstanding

Good Tavern food with daily specials. Nice non smoking patio. Drive in the parking lot at your own risk, pot holes and mud all over. read more

When I want wings done right the Wright Place is where I go. I like my wings crispy and saucey. I also like tater tots with my wings and their tots are excellent. The wait staff pretty good and they are quick refill your drinks. I don't go there for the decor. It all about the wings. If you're in near Willoughby stop by. read more

If you have one of the good servers it's good but they're not all good. Management could care less about any issue you might have. Owner never seen. read more

The wright place Tavern and restaurant is one of the best restaurants to eat at Willoughby Hills. The service was great and the food was great. We will definitely be back again. The bar and restaurant itself had a cool look to it and I definitely want to check it out at night time. read more

Service was fabulous!!! Food had great flavor and everything we had was hot. Highly recommend!!!! read more

The burga was so good it made me want to cream and scream with passion I love this place with a passion

I have been going to the Wright Place for a few years and never had a bad meal or bad experience. The pizza, burgers, and salads are the best. The Italian house salad dressing is one of best I ever had! read more

I'm at the outdoor bar. Only female at the bar. Took a bit for the bartendress to even notice me. Got my double Tito's because she clearly didn't have time for me to ask a question. After long deliberation I decided to order food because I was hungry. I ordered a wedge salad for 9.00. Would not order again. Who uses bacon bits these days? Something I keep eating tastes like ammonia. Moral of the story I should have got the burger. Or the onion soup. The experience is a minus in my book. No need to return. read more

Had a good lunch earlier this week. They have a great patio other than all the bees. The food was delicious. We ordered to jumbo soft pretzels as an appetizer. The pretzels did not take long to come out. They were soft and tasted fresh. I had the wright boy burger. The burger had four slider patties, shredded lettuce, American cheese, and their special sauce. The burger also came with a side of fries and cole slaw. The burger was delicious. The patties were juicy and flavorful. The fries were fantastic. The cole slaw lacked some flavor and was just ok. Overall a good experience. read more

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Great place to grab a family meal. COVID safe with servers wearing masks, hand sanitizer all around, and spacing with tables. Pretzel appetizer was fresh and served very hot. The wings were meaty, cooked well, and great flavor. But of after burn but very good. Burger and chicken sandwich were both very good. The kid loved her pizza. Great service. read more

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Super yummy. Busy but didn't take too long. The appetizer came out promptly, food followed not long after. We did enjoy! *note: the bathrooms are also very clean and nice. Boyfriend mentioned the burger was just a frozen patty. However, we aren't too picky. For all of this it was $31 read more

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The atmosphere is the best part of this place. The outdoor patio is so fun in the summer. They have great food from what i have tried so far and the drinks are priced pretty well. Was not a fan of the potato salad. read more

The Wright Place - Wright Boy w/ Potato Salad, Coleslaw & Sangria - American Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

I really love this place but......... as someone in the food business for over 40 years I got to say..... you really need to revamp your management. The menu is good but food NOT CONSISTENT. I think you know this. We had a bar maid last night , very nice lady with long brown hair . Very apologetic even when not necessary. But I see you have kids in the kitchen . Kids equal inconsistency. I'm coming back I always do but I want to see the place full again. If you're going to charge 33.00 for wings, don't charge 1.50 for celery and or blue cheese dressing ! It's petty ! It's a given at any other restaurant, I promise you. Also...... I ordered a turkey Ruben sandwich, comes with chips not fries for 14.00. I think you can do better than that, I expected a sandwich, I got a tiny Mich on a lunch plate as it would have looked even more rediculous on a dinner plate as I refused the chips and went with sharing my husbands basket of fries. ( still fully charged ) . I never eat that many fries but because the sandwich was so small ( the size of a McDonald's burden bun) I was hungry. I hadn't eaten all day, I buy that rye bread you use all the time and it shrinks with toasting 30% , gets really small. Perhaps start trying out a diff bread because I also got the end of the loaf which is even smaller, below you will see my palm sized sandwich as I did take a picture of it to back my claim . Again I will be back but I will never get that sandwich again . Ever . I already don't get the mesculine salad anymore because of inconsistency before . You have a lovely place and I remember when it was always packed , always ! I sometimes had to leave because there was no room and you were so busy , but I came back! Your people that work for you are golden!!!!! Don't fail them as you are failing them. That lady deserved a full bar. She had us and three old guys , that was it! If I had the funds I would buy your business and consistency wiykd be key. Also as a good business owner I would redo a few things on your menu. Get rid of that extra charge for blue cheese , it's lame as wing's is traditional with blue cheese. Make your own and refrigerate it if it's cheaper ( as it is) and it will be better . Always include celery ( and a consistent amount ) if your customer buys the bigger wing order don't still hand them 1 ranch or blue cheese , don't make them ask for more then charge another 1.50 , It's cheap of you and drives customers away and lessons your servers tips ( yes it does allllll that) I think you know this already . I've seen your business go way down and I know you can do better . But someone doesn't care. Your business is a great spot and your food is good but requires these things to get customers back. Don't be cheap! Your customers that live you guys and still come back are not. read more

The Wright Place - My palm sized turkey Ruben on a lunch plate . That is a standard gherkin, it's bigger than the 14.00 snack - American Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Waitress was very rude. Food was just eh. Burger patty he'd as a rock. Bun stale and omg to charge 0.75 to add raw onion is excessive especially when it was only 2 tiny pieces about an inch long. Will not be back read more

Ambiance nice. Location nice. Good playlist! But this is the Worst Restaurant I've been to in the last 5 years for a Vegetarian. Hello?? Haven't you seen the trends in customer food preferences? Greek salad- gyro meat! Side salad - bacon! Grilled cheese - bacon! Market salad - egg! NO Veggie Burger. NO Veggie wrap. Pub food X2. Unenjoyable dining experience. Settled for a salad and fries. Ugh! Wished I stayed home to eat. read more

Wings weren't bad. Loved the French onion soup. The weight burger was big and juicy! Very yummy. Potato skins weren't bad. Egg rolls were meh, not really much meat it seemed like a pierogi in an egg roll... beers were nice and the patio was nice! Some of the bartenders/servers checked on us and were great but other times it took a while to get a box and the check and extra napkins because we couldn't find our "server". read more

Great time good food good portions as well indoor and covered outdoor seating will come again great for summer and fall

I really like this place...but the patio ruins it for me...the loser smokers bother me .....really it's 2023 for fuck sake....get a vape....I don't want to smell cigarette smoke on the patio while I eat or otherwise ...I wish one time the owner of these places would tell their regulars to check themselves read more

We love the Wright Place. It is a regular stop for us for lunch or dinner, especially if also wanting to watch a sporting event. We consistently find the staff to be friendly and service to be good. I love the salads and my husband prefers their club sandwich. read more

Horrible service n attitude from snotty servers. Admittedly I forgot to ask for Mayo when we made an earlier request. I apologized and asked for it after she brought other item. She glaringly rolled her eyes at me and was blatantly obvious about it. I acknowledged seeing her and responded with "you need not roll your eyes at me!" A few minutes later another service or manager, who knows, because she didn't introduce herself walked by ( did not stop to address us) and said "if you're upset you don't need to swear!" Ummmm not a curse word was said, several tables heard us, and even my very quiet husband was appalled to say the least and defended that fact that I did not swear! The employee accusing me refused to have a conversation and went on her way with a muffled "whatever!" We have been going here for years and used to be regulars until we had kids. Very upset about this incident. I'd never cuss out a server for rolling her eyes and the fact that she lied and tried to turn it around on me for her unprofessional conduct is horrible! We won't be back and will make sure to advise others. And yes, I left ZERO TIP! read more

One of our favorite spots for patio dining. Great casual Vibe, totally COVID -19 precautions, and excellent food and service. Bar staff was friendly and efficient. We had a great Reuben sandwich, loaded with tender corned beef. Don't miss the soft pretzel appetizer. The honey mustard and cheese sauces are delish. Hang out and chill with a frosty draft in a super cold mug. Can't miss at the Wright Place. read more

We decided to come here after golf one day. Luckily my friend and I got seated right away at the bar inside. We both ordered a beer and a burger. I can't say that there were any defining details from the burger, but this was exactly the type of meal for reasonable price that we needed in the middle of the afternoon. read more

Got the nachos which seem to be under the warmer for way too long the cheese was no longer melted and was just kind of glued on, chicken was dry and lacking flavor, and the nachos were stale. This is a bar with bar food so don't get too excited about the items on the menu however the other members of my family were happy with their wraps The service was good and the outdoor patio very nice, I would go back again just won't get the nachos read more

Went there Thursday afternoon 10/26/ around 1:00 for lunch. The server Ashley ,was from the start not friendly. No hello, no smile, no personality. As I watched her she was like that basically to everyone. What a shame as I enjoy this place and the food. The two other servers were the same. Standing bitch face and one even was rude to a customer when they questioned something about what they ordered. I have had her before in the afternoon, same bitch face. Last time I will come there for lunch. When we were done eating, I needed a to go box. It was 20 minutes before she asked if we needed anything else. Once I got the box, another 15 minutes before she brought the bill. I couldn't even ask her because she never looked our way! Not a pleasant experience. read more

Overall not a great experience. Beers were not cold, fries were not hot and buns tasted stale. The server wasn't terrible as the food but when we mentioned the issues to the manager he complained that with all the people on unemployment he couldn't keep the restaurant staffed. We then figured when businesses don't value there employees then employees don't value their jobs and this is reflected in the product and the customers leave unhappy. Oh well, won't be returnin. read more

Terrible service if you factor in pleasant bar tenders. Menu was literally thrown at me. No smiles, no impressions that staff was happy to serve me! Just an overweight bartender who thinks she's here just to do me a favor!! read more

Solid 5 for their french fries. Solid 2.5 for service. We asked for 2 drafts from the bar maid. She said we have short or tall. We said 2 "regular" - and then we got a snide 'I don't know what regular means' from her. Let's see, if we didn't ask for a large, then assume it's a 'regular'. Don't be a smarty pants and act like you don't we just spoke another language to you. The "regular" sized beer is cold so I assume the "large" is too. Fries are so good. Hot and fresh- I believe they are hand cut. read more

We have come here numerous times and it's always a hit or miss. I've gotten a good amount of things on this menu but if you go here, only order the wings. They are good and juicy and definelty the best thing on the menu. I recently went and got a burger with mushrooms and onions on it. The burger you could tell was frozen. It was over cooked, had no flavor, and was very chewy. We also got the onion rings that were just medicore. The waitress we had too wasn't all that pleasant which didn't make it any better. They have a good selection of beer and alcohol and a ton of TVs so good if you want to watch sports. My only suggestion is don't go here if you want amazing food. read more

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Newly renovated, much needed bathroom upgrade, and a heated patio!!! Much I say more......yeah probably. Food: Pizza is good, American Melt is a fav of mine, wings are pretty good, they are trying a spin on the panini called a stacker which seems like a good idea but I have yet to try. The Wright burger is tasty, almost as good as the Wright Place Nacho which is a must try the first time you roll into this joint. Ambiance: There are two levels to this place. The 'upstairs' is a bar wrapping around tv's and is perfect for watching the game along with additional seating around the bar. The bottom area is just a long bar that leads to the bar outside. I really don't have a preference, just as long as the beer is cold and the food is good. Pretty sure there is a juke box, there was a lobster machine but think that might have disappeared. Staff: Waitstaff and bartenders are attentive, and have been with the WP business for quite some time. They are friendly MOST of the time. This place is a must stop for me. They run specials all the time and have a pretty good Super Bowl Party. The owner(s) goes all out with free food and drink specials. I suggest a cold beer and a shared nacho...mmmmmmm. read more

The Wright Place - American Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

We waited for 40 minutes for our food. Turns out the server never put our order in, nor did she ever check on it to see why it was so late. The place was almost empty yet another server (not ours) asked us if we ordered food. Her name is Laurie. She got the ball going. The server apologized but let's face it, with so few customers, we should have seen her constantly. I was bragging about the place however, I had egg on my face. The server brought over a shot glass and said a drink was on her. Well, my 84 year old mother had already had two drinks...she didn't need another one, she needed food and of course our bill was for the full amount. It's too bad. We won't be returning. read more

It's been a tradition for 34 years! . Selling over 650,000 chicken wings a year!!!! This place is a completely smoke-free tavern. Do you have your choices of the main bar , Sports bar, and the patio! Try their new fresh salads.The Firehouse Grille and Pub is excellent as well. The best outdoor patio! read more

The wife and I were out for a mid-week motorcycle ride and decided to stop in for a late afternoon beverage and snack. We decided to sit outside; after a brief moment the standoffish bartender came to the table and asked what we wanted to drink. Then I asked if they had a menu. She pointed to the other end of the table and said, "they're right there" and turned and walked away. The waitress brought our drinks and asked us what we wanted . Sliders and French fries. Waiting for our food, we witnessed the bartender take another order from a table walked back to the bar and begin to make fun of the older customers to a male customer sitting at the bar. A food runner- kitchen help brought our order; he was pleasant and speedy. I wanted ketchup for the fries, but the bottle was empty. No one came to the table to see if everything was ok and check to see if we needed another drink. They were super slow and the help was interested in playing on their phones and smoking right off the deck. As for food quality, the French fries were fresh cut, hot and plentiful. Very good. The sliders were run of the mill. Overall, outside of the French fries, the experience was negative. Their tag line: The Fun Tavern. Their truth: The dysFUNctional Tavern. We will not go back. read more

The Wright Place - American Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Stopped by here with a couple of friends on a Saturday night. Typical suburban bar setup and menu. Bar was unusually loud but after too many beers that is to be expected. I ordered a burger with cheddar cheese and sauteed mushrooms and my companions ordered wings and we shared spinach and artichoke dip and mozzarella sticks. Spinach dip was good and the mozzarella sticks were alright. The issue was with my burger. It was charred beyond recognition. Wish they had asked how I wanted it cooked to spare them from murdering it. If I'm in the neighborhood again, I might give them another shot but after one visit I'm not impressed. read more

This is a pretty run-of-the-mill bar & grille. The food is fine, but nothing special. The beer selection is decent but not great. I have been here a few times and it is always very clean-- a GOOD sign in my eyes! What caused me to give a 2 star rating and not a 3 star? The staff. Don't get me wrong- they are pleasant, friendly and moderately attentive, but unless the place is busy, I feel like I just walked in on their group break-time. They all gather at the far end of the bar and talk about who was cut on what night and how dead it was on such-and-such an evening. This isn't just 2 employees chatting...recently it was 5 staff members sitting/standing around BS-ing. We felt like intruders into their private party. I have been to the Wright Place a handful of times and I ALWAYS witness that type of behavior. read more

I'm a fan! The pizza is great. Good wings and burgers. Honestly I've never had a bad experience here. It's got a friendly staff, consistent quality and the bathrooms are clean. I like it. read more

The Wright Place - American Near Me - Willoughby Hills, Ohio

Stopped in The Wright Place for a birthday party the other night and was surprised to see how nice it is since it was renovated. That renovation took place years ago, if that tells you how often I make it to The Wright Place. In my younger days, I spent a lot of time on their now nicely remodeled (and usable in the winter) patio, but after a friend started and then stopped dating a member of the kitchen staff, I had no real reason to go back. But seeing how nice the place is now, I'd definitely go back. The two main bar areas are exactly the same as I remember them, but the incredibly large outdoor patio area - that's gated in by garage doors in the winter (and is Africa hot thanks to a couple amazing heaters) - adds another nice and kind of unique space to the bar area. Support your local pub and have a drink or five if you're in the area. read more

This weekends stop on our pick a spot. The decor of this place is nice, just what you would expect from a nice bar. Wood bar, warm environment, lots of tv's, kitchy art up on the walls... the norm. That being said my wife and I ordered an appetizer, a meal each, and some wings (the menu leads you to believe that these things are to die for). Just for those who will go there in the future, there are other ways to do nachos besides throwing a bunch of chips on a plate then pilling onions, olives, jalapeños, and cheese all over them. If your going to feature something and suggest it to new comers to your restaurant, you may want to make it something rememberable. The meals were just straight bland. My wife had the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich (which it was nice to see it was a butterflied piece of chicken breast, i.e. fresh) and I had there Stacker (panini). My wife's' food was fine, nothing special. The only problem was that the coleslaw was so wet that it was dripping liquified mayonnaise onto the bun, the breading, everything. Unfortunately mine was as well. Wet, soggy italian bread soaked in liquid mayo... enough said. The wings were just wings. Fried, sauced, and served. If your looking for something different from a bar, you won't find it here. Run of the mill bar. Oh and lastly, for a bar... or tavern... 5 beers on tap and only one beer that was from the local brewery? You would think there would be more in that realm. read more