Winking Lizard Tavern

Really good food! My husband says the best wings around, and we have tried lots of different…read moreplaces. Sandwiches and salads are great, plenty of appetizers, good drinks, lots of vegetarian options. They have a really big menu, lots to choose from. Our server was really nice too. Overall good food especially for a bar/restaurant.

I love the atmosphere, and the menu is extensive. It's a fun little place but nothing exceptional…read more But well worth visiting for sure. I had an onion soup to start, which was very good, but could have gone a bit more on the cheese. It was a very large bowl and entirely filling. I enjoyed it very much. I also ordered...well, not sure what I ordered. I wanted the buffalo chicken wrap. I asked them for breaded chicken instead of grilled. The waiter said he can't do that. Seriously? So then I asked for the Buffalo Chicken Salad, which comes with breaded chicken, in a wrap form. I think that's what I got. There wasn't a whole lot of lettuce in it or very "salady" or any other vegetables. The chicken was cut so small, you couldn't taste the breading, which was the point. I'd go back, but wouldn't order under any circumstances, one of their wraps.

Wow better pie than I remembered $16 I think. Nice day drink outside

Always get the pub burgers. Great flavor.

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3rd Base Bar & Grill

4.3(19 reviews)

3.5 mi

Unacceptable Customer Service and Management Issues at 3rd Base Bar and Grill…read more I recently visited 3rd Base Bar and Grill at 118 Moore Road in Avon Lake, Ohio. The customer service was horrible, marked by rudeness and a clear lack of understanding of the Golden Rule--treating others with the respect and courtesy one would reasonably expect to receive. I have placed the owner on notice that neither my staff, friends, nor business associates will set foot on the property until these deficiencies are fully resolved and the source of the problem is removed.

My review is based on takeout wings. I can't say I've ever hung out here, but it's local and a…read morefriend told me their food is good. The wings are very good and they don't beat you up on the price! I ordered extra crispy & they honored my request for all flats! I'll definitely be back

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Large pizza with Sausage and onion

Two Bucks

3.8(120 reviews)

0.8 mi

If you are looking for a fun bar with good food - you found the right place!!!…read more We came for a fun karaoke night and ordered some wings for the table.... They were all gone before I could take a picture of them all so you know they were good! Food always comes out fast & the staff is friendly and helpful! Can't wait to try even more food when I come back here!

Tuesday is $10 burgers so it's a favorite stop after our golf league. They have a trivia also on…read moreTuesday so it is a little crowded and loud. Service is always good at the bar and pleasant staff. I had the Bucker Burger @$10 and Buckeye Vodka and limes are @$2ea.

Bar & TV's

Bucker Burger - and fries.

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Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce

Dawg House Bar And Grill

4.5(31 reviews)

4.2 mi

This is one of the best restaurants/bars I've ever been to. Why? Because they care…read more The owner, Eric, clearly gets it--both in business and in life. If he's there, you'll know it. The patrons love him, the employees love him, and he runs a solid operation from top to bottom. And the food? Fantastic. We were in town for the MAC Baseball Championship and first stopped in with just family. We liked it so much that we brought a huge group from the team back afterward. The reviews don't lie--this place is the real deal. If you're in town, make the trip. Treat yourself, don't cheat yourself.

A nice local bar with amazing wings Wednesday. If you want to watch a game they have enough…read morescreens to display them all. The waitstaff is amazing and accommodating. They have a number of beer choices on hand. They change their drink specials with the season but the bartenders listen and can make you what you want.

Pepperoni flat bread

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Super duper onion rings

Rush Inn Bar & Grill

2.8(151 reviews)

0.7 mi

Waitress forgot to order our app. The salsa is from a jar. It's not what I was expecting. I could…read morehave gotten better salsa across the street at Aldi's or Walmart. The overall service needs work. Had to pull another server over as ours disappeared. The friendliness of the serving staff is sub-par. And it wasn't even busy. Sad. This place used to be a 5 -- no wonder it's a 3.

love this place. Food is always delicious. Staff is always pleasant. Service is top notch. Mine and…read moremy husband's favorite date night spot Nice patio in the summer.

It's that kinda night

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Sautéed veggie bowl with chicken

Hail Mary's Food And Drink

3.9(117 reviews)

4.7 mi

Went for dinner two nights ago for something different. I've heard the wings were good here so I've…read morebeen wanting to try them. I concur! Loved the Chili Garlic and Spicy Apricot wings! My boyfriend got the Pineapple Habanero ones too...I personally didn't care for them but he enjoyed them. Very small place, we were able to get seats at the bar. It was a heat index around 103 degrees outside, the restaurant was very hot so we basically ate and left. I'd come back for the wings when it's cooler weather!

I like the food and the pool table is a nice touch, but the wait for your food had me starving, no,…read morequaking in my boots. I thought I would be fossilized by the time I got my food

Bar

Cesar Chicken Caesar Wrap

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Tailgators Sports Bar

3.2(20 reviews)

3.5 mi

The bartender Trish was running her ass on a Sat with college football, I ve owned a bar and been a…read morebartender , she could have used some help , a bar back , a service bartender , and she had some difficult customers . That girl is fast , friendly and great

Sucks!!!! Got sick on the overcooked food, bathrooms were disgusting, had to wait forever for the…read morebarmaid to pull her face out of her phone and conversation with male patrons at the end of the bar to get service? Bar itself was dirty. Spilled drink mess, stains, crumbs? Go any other place over choosing this one...... (if you want to stay healthy?)

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Topgolf

3.5(6 reviews)

0.9 mi

Winter blizzard conditions- ouch. The heaters can't keep up in the winter air, especially if it's…read morewindy. The hot chocolates cost $4.30 and they only fill them up about 2/3 of a cup. So we had to ask a manager to either get them filled up more or get a second round of refills because they don't come automatically with refills. So that was nice of him. We didn't order food so server was hardly used. We cut our bay time by 30 mins since it was too cold. We do like the valley view spot better. But it was all new & clean & fresh!

It was a great time. We had a work event there and play the games together. The service was great…read more She was a friendly and helpful waitress. Food was okay and bar food like.

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Game On Avon Lake

2.7(23 reviews)

2.8 mi

Easy peasy Me & the…read morebro started coming here bc they're in the airline dining programs where we get bonus points. Bottom line it's nice girls, cheap cold beers & save some money on the daily specials. One day it's discount hot dogs & I get the chili dog. Always been great. They're good dogs that one and the stadium dog which is bertmans & chopped onion. 3 or 4 bucks I can't remember. Another day is cheap tacos & they're pretty big. Chicken or beef 3 for deal. Another day is discount, maybe half off burgers. I've had the bleu burg before and it was good. Another day is the wing special. The dry rubs are good. We get outta there a few beers and the special for a good price. The place is clean and usually half full of regulars. I'm friendly now with the bartenders and they're cool. Great girls. I've read the reviews about problems at night and some food, I've eaten plenty lunches there and it's all been very healthy. Believe me I'm always looking. I go at lunch. Hey listen. We all know nothing good happens after midnight right lol. Game on is fine by me.

A bit slow on a Sunday but free pinball every Sunday! (I love old school games). A great way to…read morewatch games and entertain the group of friends or the kids while eating and drinking a little. Menu seems pretty good but no food order today. Bartender Kate was pleasant and attentive. Check it out!

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Bleu burg & taco quesadilla EAT UR HAM TINA!! cute waitress I like what they've done w the place

Fuzzy's Tavern

4.1(12 reviews)

5.3 mi

Clean and great service!…read more We went during the week and the bar had a great crowd! They have a jukebox box to play music, pool table, and keno. They serve pizza and snacks. Plus the bartender was awesome!

Love this place. Great throw back vibes. We go during the afternoon regularly and have made some…read moregreat friends here. Bartenders are super friendly, and love getting my chops busted by Brenda. She has my drink for me as soon as I sit down. Great place!!!!

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Terry B.

5 months ago

Feels Like Home -- Every Single Time The Winking Lizard in Avon has earned a permanent spot on our list of favorites, and for good reason. Walking in feels less like going to a restaurant and more like visiting a friend -- warm, welcoming, and completely unpretentious. The food is both delicious and reasonably priced, with a menu broad enough that there's always something new to try. Regular specials keep things fresh and give even frequent visitors a reason to branch out. And if you're a beer enthusiast, you'll be in good company -- their selection is excellent. Wine drinkers, take note: the Winking Lizard actually pours a generous glass. In an era when many restaurants charge premium prices for a modest four ounces, it's genuinely refreshing to feel like you're getting what you paid for. What really sets this place apart, though, is the service. Our servers have consistently been friendly, attentive, and prompt -- the kind of staff that makes you want to come back. And we do. Again and again. If you're in the Avon area and looking for a reliable, enjoyable spot where the food is good and the atmosphere is even better, the Winking Lizard deserves a spot on your list. It's our go-to, and we think it might become yours, too. read more

John B.

106

8 years ago

Don't know how to cook a burger, that's for damn sure, order one med well, comes out like charcoal, get a replacement no problem at all, and it's F***ING RARE, not to mention waited 20 mins on the first one and another 15 for the replacement, it was absolutely deliberate, I will absolutely be looking for better options to spend my hard earned cash on, I have no problems paying more for top dollar food such as Yardhouse for instance, but maybe I'll have to start putting my money where my mouth is after my most recent visit here and in April of 2018 They banned my fiancé and myself after a similar post on Facebook I've been accurate review like this one read more

Fred I.

8 years ago

I can't think of anything bad to say about this place except one time the server did not come by that much in the 5 hours that we were there on a sunday afternoon. usually they have a great craft beer list and food is awesome. Fried mac and cheese bites are excellent. People who complain about the "not letting people under 21 in after 5:30 PM" thing are just butthurt because they are ignorant and didn't know so how is that the restaurant's fault......ALL WINKING LIZARDS ARE LIKE THIS AND MANY OTHER PLACES LIKE THIS ARE AS WELL. RESEARCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING MAYBE LOL read more

Hunter D.

3 years ago

I wanted to take my girlfriend to the place where we had our first date and they would not serve us because of my REGISTERED service dog. He is registered to go absolutely anywhere with me. never going back read more

Zachary S.

463

9 years ago

Amazing beer selection. The food is amazing and the wait staff and management is friendly and always on top of things

James S.

10 years ago

Friendly staff and knowledgeable bartenders above average bar food and the food is what you're looking for

Molly S.

3 years ago

The white pizza is so good! Mango margarita was delicious servers were so nice food came out super fast

John W.

3 years ago

food is always good here and great drinks but also was slow service, but the staff was friendly!

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