The Wright Place

Finally a location where they know how to make a steak as requested. Pleased with the bar service,…read morethe waitress, the food, and the value. Steak perfectly grilled to order .

I get it, make ALL your burgers with cheese so they appear to be a premium for the price ....I…read moreordered a burger MINUS cheese, came with cheese remnants . If I wanted a burger with scraped off cheese I would have done it myself. Other than the burger let down the place was packed and the server was great, no issue there. I never send food back, its just the way I am.

Texas Roadhouse - This apparently is what a $15 caesar salad consists of at Texas Roadhouse Willoughby. A small chunk of chewed up chicken in a foil ball!

This apparently is what a $15 caesar salad consists of at Texas Roadhouse Willoughby. A small chunk of chewed up chicken in a foil ball!

Broiled Salmon with sweet potato

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Another picture of a diff cut of the raw chicken

Craggy Bogland's

4.3(40 reviews)

2.9 mi

Visiting family and friends in town. Looked for a place to get food and beer, and stumbled upon…read morethis place. It has a dive bar feel, somewhat due to the lighting. The bartender was friendly and provided great service. They have a small draft beer menu. Guinness and Smithwicks are two expected options on the menu. I went with a beer I had not tried, the North Peak Vanilla Porter. It was cold and easy to drink, with a smooth flavor. For my dinner I ordered the BLT Wrap. The sandwich included French Fries. My order quickly arrived. The candied bacon was delicious. The garlic mayo was also tasty, though it was a little on the heavy side. Overall I enjoyed my food and experience at Craggy's Bagland. Worth a visit if you want a drink or bar food.

Went for wing night. Definitely a place to add if you're a wing lover. What's not to love delicious…read morewings and cold beer.

BLT Wrap with French Fries

Newly remodeled pub!

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Freshly remodeled pub

Hook & Hoof

4.3(172 reviews)

4.1 mi

•$$$

Hook & Hoof is one of those places that reminds you why Willoughby has such a great food scene…read more Everything feels thoughtfully prepared, from the quality of the ingredients to the presentation. The food is full of flavor, beautifully put together, and clearly made with care. There's a great balance between creativity and comfort here. The menu offers something a little different while still delivering the kind of satisfying, memorable meal you want to come back for. The atmosphere is inviting, the service is friendly, and the whole experience feels like a local gem. Whether you're grabbing a meal or looking for a great place to sit down and enjoy yourself, Hook & Hoof is absolutely worth checking out. Five stars--another fantastic spot in Willoughby.

First time here, and it was pretty good! I got the lemon ricotta ravioli and it was delicious. Very…read morefresh and tasty. I will say the service was very slow, especially considering it was a Monday and hardly anyone else there - but I do acknowledge that they are a from scratch kitchen, so it makes sense. I will also say the portion sizes are a little small, but we all enjoyed our meals!

Smoked Clams & Mussels with dried chorizo, scallions, Mexican lager, coconut milk, toasted baguette

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Caramelized U-8 Scallops Poblano & Crab Creamed Corn/Pickled Blueberry/Green Sofritto

FireHouse Grille & Pub

3.4(104 reviews)

0.0 mi

Surprised I hadn't written a review already; we've been back here many times. Burgers and other…read morechoices are solid. Service is quick.

Good food and service, great patio. We stop after golf. Good selection of f soups and sanwiches.read more

Firehouse Grille & Pub

Firehouse Chili

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Firehouse Grille & Pub

Beal's Pickles 'n' Pints

4.1(102 reviews)

2.8 mi

Great food and friendly vibe! Went on a quiet afternoon and the staff was engaging and polite. Had…read morethe Greek Salad with Chicken. It certainly met expectations!

Came in tonight with the cousins after a funeral . We first started off at paninis but they bullied…read moreus and we left . Pickles got it right . We had drinks out right away , they gave us everything we needed , very attentive. I had a bean burger and a salad . It was good . Plenty of seating , nice atmosphere.

Big Boy Burger (Forgot The Actual Name) Was only on the menu for a limited time

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Kentucky mule - bourbon and ginger beer

Whistle Stop Tavern

4.7(20 reviews)

3.3 mi

Food: tasty offerings Service: Annette is on the ball…read moreAtmosphere: laid back, friendly local tavern

The food was amazing and the waitress was very nice considering multiple people was trying to order…read moredrinks & she was the only person in there, she still took great care of us and was very friendly and quick! would make the trip just to come back to this place The atmosphere was very laid back and not too overpacked which i love. A great hidden gem. (food was pretty cheap too considering the burger was bigger than my head)for a meal between my fiancé and I we only spent 35$ and he got a pizza.

Whistle Stop Inside

All Aboard Chicken Sandwich with Tater Tots

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Whistle Stop Tavern

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

2.7(99 reviews)

1.3 mi

We go to "Cracker Barrel" every so often for breakfast. We were in the mood this morning so off we…read morewent. Rebekah is the server we always request - she's excellent! They have a giant parking lot which makes getting close to the building convenient. I don't really go for the country store thing, but my wife enjoys it. We both enjoyed the "Eggs in a basket" which is a slice of sour dough with an egg in the center. Mine came with a big slice of ham (not too salty) and fresh fruit that was really fresh. My wife always has the grits as a side. Coffee is always excellent and never ending. We enjoy it there and I'm sure you would too.

In the three states we have been through the past couple weeks and live by, this was the damn best…read moreservice and dinner in a hell of a long time! The grilled catfish was amazing!!!!

Fall/Winter fires in the hearth. Amazing!

Yeah baby! Grab

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He's telling me to hurry up and get the picture! Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast

Trader Jack's Riverside Grille

3.9(177 reviews)

5.7 mi

Food is great and a great menu!! Will definitely be back!! Fun place on the Chagrin!read more

Visited Trader Jack's for the first time on a summer Friday afternoon. They have a nice size…read moreoutdoor seating area, some covered and some with umbrellas. Really nice riverside views as well. Our server was great, quick and friendly. She recommended some drinks, that ended up being delicious. The food came out quickly even though they were packed. We both got salads that were a great portion size, dressings were delcious and homemade, and the potato skins were hot and fresh! I'd definitely recommend hitting this spot up for a yummy nice summer meal!!

Heated patio view of the river

Broiled Seafood Platter

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Manhattan Deli Bar & Grille

3.3(166 reviews)

1.4 mi

Best French toast on this side of the Atlantic. Huge EC3…read morefans. Great for every meal. Breakfast. Second breakfast. Brunch. Lunch. Midday snack. Dinner. Second dinner.

Manhattan deli in Willoughby has been without air conditioning for almost a month. The coolers have…read morefailed, with air filters that had not been changed in two years. Some of the coolers have been fixed, but it isn't known how well they are doing in today's heat. Food was thrown out, once at the direction of the health department. The cooks have worked in 140 degree temperatures. People have passed out. A minor threw up because of the heat and was told they couldn't go home. Someone suffered an asthma attack and had to be admitted to the hospital and then was guilted and threatened to come in the next day. OSHA has been out, but no one could tell that the "fixes" failed because the weather wasn't hot. The active complaint number is # 2448729. The lake county health inspector has been out and notified again. But they are there to protect capital. To minimize the risks of lawsuits, but to keep the doors open. Basically to help protect the owners from their own selfish nature. A manager told an employee that if they shut down because of the heat, where would they replace $7000? The employees health is valued less than that. Please share this wherever you can. I can't track down all the people who may have been exposed to contaminated food. I can't talk to every employee that was sickened because revenue was more important than their health. I don't want the restaurant to close, I want tough enough consequences that it is cheaper for them to take care of their employees at work than it is to ignore them. Please feel free to copy and paste this to any local Facebook community groups.

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Half a jumbo reuben

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Stephanie M.

16 years ago

We go to this restaurant sometimes for lunch. We would go more often, but there are other restaurants that are a tad quicker at getting the food out on time. We get an hour for lunch, and that includes the 5 mins it takes to get there, but sometimes I'm worried we won't make it back in time. Although I'm not a fan of iceberg lettuce, I do enjoy their salads. I recently discovered their wraps, and have found a semi healthy veggie type wrap that's pretty good. I am in love with their chicken and mushroom sandwich, and pardon me for forgetting what it's called. We've had pretty good service, although there have been a few times when the waitresses didn't seem very happy to be serving. I like the renovations, the place still has the same feeling, but looks better. Overall, a pretty good place to eat and relax. read more

Sean B.

11 years ago

Every time I go to this place the atmosphere is sub-par except for the summertime when the patio is open, then it's okay. The bar tenders seem entitled and rather prove a point then to satisfy their customers. This is the same vibe I got off the owner as well. The only good thing about the wright place is that the firehouse is ten feet away! read more

John S.

8 years ago

I do not understand the 3 stars. This place is great , great people great food and great prices. I had the cornbeef sandwich is was as good as Slimans but cheaper. Just love this place and the fat shots, VIVA the wright place. Tony read more

Dave S.

11 years ago

Best wings in town, hands down. Love this place that is a true neighborhood spot. They do the food and service well and they do not take themselves to seriously. We go back all the time! read more

Clayton H.

7 years ago

Utter shit hole surrounded by a very rude and drunk owner. Avoid this place like the plague.

The Wright Place - tradamerican - Updated October 2026

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