Although they're currently in between menus, everything we tried was genuinely delicious. I ordered the ethnic platter which, if you know the area, means kielbasa, pierogies, sauerkraut, plus a side of cabbage and noodles. My nephew went with the chicken paprikash, and both meals came with a fresh side salad. There was plenty of parking, and the atmosphere felt relaxed and easygoing. We both agreed we'll definitely be back to check out the new menu and spend some time unwinding on their beautiful patio. Because if there's anything better than summer in Cleveland, it's a Cleveland summer spent on a nice patio. read more

Tradesman Tavern - Classic Caesar Salad Ethnic Platter Chicken Paprikash - Bars Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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Pretty bad experience here. Neither staffing nor inventory was sufficient for the first Fish Friday of the year. The kitchen was on a significant wait and they were out of coleslaw, pierogis and any of the craft beers they had on tap. The service at the bar was spotty. Friendly, but hard to track anyone down to order. We were eventually informed that they were out of pierogis about 45 minutes after we ordered them. The fried walleye was fine, but not good enough to have invested nearly two hours there. They gave us a fish & chips dinner to replace the missing pierogis and the bartender offered to buy us our next round, but at that point we just wanted to go home. read more

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After reading good reviews about the tavern and good foods we went. We were surprised the owner had passed. The tavern was closed for a few weeks, and reopened with limited food and beer menus. The owner's family plans to get the routine back to normal in February with the popular good beers and old time menu. We got there early and visited at the bar. The chili was excellent. The burger and pierogies were good. Fries were crisp. The bartender was friendly and talked to us. Other patrons arrived, keeping everyone busy. We liked the Tradesman, and we will be back. read more

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Service was wonderful, Jamie is very attentive and sweet. We learned the kitchen was sold to someone else so the food you are used to is no longer available. Small menu, sorry no pics, food was so/so. Chili had a layer of grease on top and was luke warm. Wings were good. Might go again to enjoy patio, when open, but will not go for food. read more

Have you ever had a Boxty? ‍ This was my first and it was absolutely DELICIOUS! An Irish potato pancake is the base and this Corned Beef version is filled with house prepared smoked brisket, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and topped with Russian dressing... Yum The Tradesman Tavern has beautiful carved wood, granite bar top, hardwood floors and comfy seating will make you feel like the king of the castle. It was built by a bunch of dudes that were all skilled trade workers and it had quite the history, before the owner passed away a few years ago. It has now reopened and they would love to earn your business read more

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We have never been here before. Great atmosphere and beautiful craftsmanship in the architecture. It is a casual bar and tavern crowd. The service was good and the food was delicious. We had the corned beef boxty. It was a tad salty but overall it was good. I added more Russian dressing to balance it out. read more

Tradesman Tavern - Boxty - Bars Near Me - Parma, Ohio

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After being closed for two years, they are back open!!! The corned beef boxty was INCREDIBLE!!! The house mustard they serve with the pretzels is beyond any mustard I have ever had. It's so full of flavor with a nice bite. Don't sleep on this place! read more

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Hubby and I came here with a couple of friends. None of us had been there in years so we figured we would give a shot. They had a fundraiser the night we went so it was busy. We were able to grab a table pretty easily since the fundraiser was outside on the patio. The server we had was nice but it was his first day. Which as a customer wasn't the best experience because he was very attentive but it seemed like he didn't have mentor to help him out. He was nice, and the service wasn't bad but it could have been better. Personally I feel like that was a poor management call. I ordered the Hawaiian pizza, which was good but pretty average for a Hawaiian pizza. Hubby ordered the brisket boxty. It was good but very salty. Out friends ordered wings with the Thai chili sauce, they said they were good but could have had more sauce, they also ordered the cloud 9 flatbread which they said was good. We ordered 2 rounds of shots, both rounds were the white gummy bears, which is one of my favorite shots. The first round was good the second round as he was carrying the drinks out they did not look right. Once we tasted them it was obvious they were not made correctly. I took them up to the bar and they remade them with no issues. Overall if we had a friend that wanted to go there we would go, but we definitely wouldn't just go back. It was pretty average and nothing special to right home about. read more

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New management, new menu, new staff. It took 45 minutes to get a burger and chicken wrap which is apparently how long they cooked the burger. The chicken wrap had a half of a chicken tender inside and was missing half the ingredients, the burger was inedible. Sent both back and they neither offered to remake them or take them off the bill. Kitchen manager kept asking us how our meal was when we hadn't even received it. Maybe if she spent some time in the kitchen instead of the entire time sitting around socializing things would have been different but I certainly will never be going back to find out. read more

Good stuff.. coming back! Nice space, clean, and friendly staff. The only thing missing is Keno lol read more

Tradesman Tavern - Brisket Boxty... delicious! - Bars Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Food was absolutely horrible service and beers were great, but they really need to work on their food

Absolute best place for lunch. Good food and pleasant atmosphere. Also no overwhelming music.

Smash burger was pretty good. $10 plus it came with fries. The menu is pretty big and priced well. They do have specials - just have to ask. Only bad thing was that it was pretty cold in there so bundle up and have some good food. read more

Great food and value! Staff is friendly, attentive and helpful. While the menu is limited, the brisket boxty is excellent and the smash burger is very tasty too. The inside decor is clean & bright yet cozy. Glad to have it back on our casual dining rotation. read more

If you are looking to pay $18 for a plate of fries this your place. My husband ordered the "special" fish fry (cod) and I order the fish (cod) dinner off the menu and received the same dinner for different prices. When I questioned the price difference I was told multiple times that the fish for the one dinner was from Lake Ontario. Aside from the fries the portions were so small I left hungry. read more

It is nice to see open and running again. Atmosphere is ok. The food well, not so great. The menu is trying to be fancy in a bar that was long considered a working man's bar. We had the smash burger. It was average at best. Got a flatbread I mean burnt bread pizza. Other stuff on the menu just not appetizing at all. Drink prices are high. It was nice to stop in and see it open but, we won't be back. read more

I used to like this place a lot. The patio is nice, so are the people. Food was ok, for bar food, nice little corner spot. But we went last month for drinks and the table was covered in ranch. Ew. So were the chairs and wall behind us, which leads me to believe they aren't cleaning like they should be. read more

This is a good neighborhood bar. The chili was thick and tasty. My friend had a burger w home made chips. She liked her meal and the drinks were good. The bartender served us at a table, and was attentive and polite. It was quiet on a monday night. I'd like to try their pierogies next time. They have parking out back. This isn't far off 480 so a good midway mtg point. read more

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Worse place to try and have fun . Cook is a meth head and rarely wears gloves when cooking . Smokes weed out back and hygiene is horrendous. Was a good place to hang out . But all my friends stop going cause the cook owes them money . Owners don't care cause he's in debt with them so they have to keep him on board instead of cutting there loses . If you want great food and no drama or meth heads cooking your food . Go to the red circle or sloppy bobs or even characters . All got better food drinks are cheaper and cooks are not meth heads and wear gloves . read more

Outstanding service. The food (pelogies) to die for. The host was friendly and full of smiles. Beautiful bar and historic pictures showing Cleveland History. Must try. read more

The Tradesman is my favorite local bar. It's low key and relaxed. The staff is always friendly and down to earth. This is definitely not a stop to make when you're in a rush but rather it runs at a slower pace. The customers are friendly also. You'll always end up making small talk with a stranger. Drinks are dirt cheap and the food is reasonably priced. Try their chicken teriyaki pizza. It's fantastic! I also like how they support local events, especially those within the Ukrainian community. They're always willing to put up a message on their exterior sign--all you have to do is ask. If you need a regular, neighborhood bar I'd highly suggest The Tradesman Tavern as your go to. read more

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Tradesman is fantastic place for lunch or out with friends. Great selection on beer on tap. Excellent selection for top shelf alcohol. Staff friendly service is Excellent! A Parma hidden treasure. Table top and regular tables available. Menu is fantastic from the pierogi to the chivken strips. read more

If I could give this establishment a 0 star rating I would. I've been here with friends before and always had a good time until last night. I brought some family from out of town with me and when we walked in to sit, the owner was very drunk and started making comments like they sell cold beers elsewhere and just kept being obnoxious before we sat down. We sat for a minute just trying to ignore it but then thought to ourselves why support a business like this if you're uncomfortable with the way you were treated and decided to leave. read more

YASSSSS. Good music, good draft beer, and close to my house. Not much more I need on a weekend night when I just want to have a chill night. I don't know if it's worth traveling miles away to visit, but if you're in Parma or the vicinity I think it's worth a visit. Beer prices are fair. They had a lot of beers on draft that I really like but can't find other places (Columbus IPA, Southern Tier Pumpking, etc). We just drank, didn't eat, but place was hoppin on a Friday night. We want to return! read more

They don't treat you right. So many want the band Wednesday sky to play there. They make my drinks wrong and someone may have taken my addy ral read more

Tradesman's Tavern had that typical Ohio neighborhood pub feel to it, but roomy because it's a good size place. Choose to sit on a bar stool at the large bar in the center of the room or at one of several tables all around. There is also a nice size outdoor patio with its own bar. Servers are friendly. Prices are really beyond reasonable! What's anything but typical is the food. This is better than regular "bar food". A house side salad is plentifully served on a dinner plate & was really nice - not just bagged lettuce tossed on a plate. I ordered the wings - 10 for $5 and they were tasty, moist & meaty. Several different rubs to choose from & the garlic parmesan was a good choice. Friends ordered the burgers & all were happy. Drinks also reasonably priced. All in all its a good place for friends to meet & enjoy without spending a fortune. read more

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Definitely a place I would return, just was not overly impressed. Came here twice within the last couple months, and enjoyed my experience. Staff was always friendly and very prompt. The first time I was here, I hoped to order the Chicken Paprikash (which is supposed to be a specialty here) but they were already out for the day. I ordered some Cajun BBQ wings and was definitely pleased. I'm usually pretty picky about wings growing up around Buffalo, NY but these were solid, and would suffice if I was craving wings. We also shared some mac and cheese bites which were fine, but nothing exceptional. The second time, I came earlier in the day, to make sure that I could get some of the Chicken Paprikash before it ran out. I felt this was pretty bland, especially for something that was such a specialty. I would come back here again, as the location is pretty convenient for us, but I wouldn't stress to run back to try the specialties again. read more

Tradesman Tavern - Chicken Paprikash - Bars Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Excellent food & service! Patio is awesome, staff super friendly. A new favorite for sure!

We had a great experience stopping for a drink Christmas Eve. Delicious jalapeño poppers and grilled cheese. Staff is super nice and attentive. Cute decor. Large bar. Clean, bright and inviting. Full diverse menu. Next time we will try their burgers. They have pierogis and chicken paprikash if you want some local authentic cuisine. Enjoyed it! read more

Good local hangout with decent food, small but good selection of beer on tap, an outside deck. I come nearly every time I am in Cleveland. read more

Tradesman Tavern - Bars Near Me - Parma, Ohio

Been awhile since I've been in but I'll be back the pizza and wings where spot on . I think the plum garlic sauce was our favorite

Met up with old friends at this place in Parma, first thing I noticed is that it's very nicely put together and clean! Weird thing? Music did NOT match decor because it was some sort of slowed down death metal thing that was very offputting...Thankfully they didn't rack it elsewise I'd made some calls to get the farkleberry outta there.... Wel it was karaoke night and we carried good conversation above the caterwalings of the dude that was singing Chriss Cross's Sailing... "Hello Cleeeeeeeeeveland!" couple beers at happy hour pricing...Nice...Got a pizza that my one buddy didn't like but I did...Homemeade crust and sauce! Actually delish!!!!! It's a strange place though.... read more

I drove out of my way to the Tradesman today, 50 bucks in my pocket and looking for some carry out from a locally owned place, having been given strict instructions to come home with pizza and some fish fry. I wound up walking out empty handed. Since tonight was the Tribe's home opener, I'll explain why in baseball terms. The wind-up and the pitch: When I arrived through the back door off the parking lot, I was, as always, ignored by the girls serving and tending bar. After milling around awkwardly and having three servers walk past me, I finally flagged one down and asked for a menu. She looked like she was in her late 20s or early 30s, hard to tell with the mask. Wearing a CLE shirt, glasses and overly highlighted blond hair cut in a bob. She was tending the bar. She pauses for about two seconds to grab me a menu before hustling into the kitchen. Strike 1: So I'm standing in the lobby just outside the kitchen, and I look up from the menu to have a peek inside to see if the kitchen staff are wearing masks. They are not. Their masks are being worn as chinstraps. The guys in the back are also not social distancing. They're about 2 foot from each other. Hmm. Strike 2: The girl who gave me the menu is also in the kitchen, grabbing an order that's up. There's a plate of something golden, pretty sure it's fries, sitting there ready. She has pulled her mask down now that she's in the kitchen. She reaches out to take the plate off the shelf and... pulls a big fry off the plate and shoves it in her mouth. At first, I'm shocked, but then I tell myself it's probably hers, she's probably on break. I'm still telling myself this as she finishes saying something to the guys and grabs another big fry and eats it. Okay. Sure. But then she hoists her mask back on, takes the plate, walks it out of the kitchen, past me, and over to the bar, where she SERVES IT TO A CUSTOMER. Strike 3: I ask another server if the owner happens to be there today. I'm pointed in the direction of a woman, I think her name was Michelle. She's standing at the bar, chatting with a couple folks, customers or employees, I'm not sure... and she's not wearing a mask either! She puts it on to talk to me but then stands, way too effing close, in my face as I try to tell her what I just saw. I know the staff there tend to be pretty close-knit, so I had the nagging feeling she didn't want to believe me. I found myself telling her, "Listen, I'm telling you, I saw it with my own eyes. I was standing right there, watching." To her credit, she apologized profusely. But when I asked why the kitchen staff was mask-less, she told me, "Oh, they're exempt from the mask order! No, they can't wear them- it's too hot in there! They'll pass out! And it's a fire hazard!" I accepted this at the time-- after all, she's the owner, she should know. Well, I'm here to inform you that I checked both the text of the governor's mask mandate and the "Considerations for Restaurants and Bars" guidance on the CDC's website, and nowhere does it say your neighborhood burger flipper is exempt from wearing a mask. (And honestly, if our men and women in uniform can wear a tactical mask, helmet, and dozens of pounds of gear in the desert without passing out, I'm confident the dude in the back frying my tots can wear his little cloth mask and live to see tomorrow.) So the owner has now just lied to me. Three strikes- you're out. It makes me sad to write this. I've had some awesome meals at the Tradesman over the past couple years, and their pizza crust is, like magical. But you know what I love more than good pizza? My health. My safety. And feeling like I can trust my local restaurant to look out for me. I so rarely post Yelp reviews, but I just had to post this. Friends, if you value your health-- or if you just value being the only person to have eaten off your own plate-- please avoid this place. read more

The bar is the center of the room with tables on both sides. There is an outside patio, but it was too cold to check it out. On a Saturday night the place was not very busy. There was a DJ but the music was too loud to talk. We ordered pizza that was more like tomato sauce on pizza dough- very disappointed. The 2 bartenders were fine, but the bar was only 1/2 full. read more

My favorite place to go! Amazing food, great service, and being able to sit out on the patio with my dog in the summer is so awesome! The only thing that I CANNOT stand is the DJ that starts blaring and I mean blaring the music. It's quite horrific. Unfortunately as soon as they start the music it's time for me to go because of how loud it is. I can hardly hear the person next to me. Other than that I really like it here. read more

Seemed like a super cute place and the waitress and bartender were both awesome! Over heard the owner say a racial slur to a table that came in that made them uncomfortable enough to leave. Gross! He is also calling the waitress over saying "hey pretty face come here" sad! read more

This place is okay if you go with the right people. The music is often really random, and the bartenders are SO rude. However, the drinks are strong and there's enough room to sit or stand if you choose. The dance area looks like a middle school dance, with that awkward grinding that you tried your best to avoid. The staff is too focused on socializing with themselves, and are not friendly. read more

I stopped in here with some family members, who insisted the burgers here were to die for. I was very underwhelmed. It tasted like your typical bar food to me, nothing special. It wasn't awful, but it's not worth making a trip for. read more

Paprikash was cold and tasted like flour, sent it back YUCK! burger was mediocre at best glad it was only $5, nothing to write home about, the deep fried cheese appetizer was good but the marinara needed alot of help, nice waitress, and was attentative, the atmosphere is great, food is much to be desired, wish it was better, looked like a great place to go, read more

Great Staff and their Chicken Papikosh is outstanding. Very nice neighborhood type of Tavern with lots of good laughs