As expected, a simple beer and pizza with no fuss. I look for simple, and local and not a national chain.

I had a nice casual meal here! It was Tuesday so there was a good deal on boneless wings. I tried 2 sauces - both were flavorful and SPICY. Good fast service. And then I got the largest slice of Oreo pie I've ever seen to go! I wouldn't say it's a destination but solid bar food at a reasonable price. read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - Wings - American Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

The food was good but took way too long, an hour for the food, the claw machine broke and we won and didn't even get the prize, nice dinner but annoying, don't like the ambiance. read more

We were on a roadtrip back home during the holidays and tried to find the closest restaurant to our hotel. winking lizard was right across the road which worked out well ( Because it was snowing a lot!) ended up getting takeout but liked what I saw inside. Seemed like a pretty cool and lively place . I was pleasantly surprised with the food we got and thought it was good portion for the price. Also while you're waiting remember to get popcorn read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - American Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

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The sun came out after at least 60 days! And the temps were in the 70s after weeks of 40s with the heat on. Believe me--it was patio time. Jake was an excellent server, and the food disappeared from our plates. The Hanson hamburger came with grilled onions, melted cheese and mushrooms with perfect fries. My choice was on the special lunchtime menu: the Blueberry Steak Salad, served with steak cooked medium rare, feta, greens, strawberries and more. Ahhhh! Fantastic meals in a fantastic venue! read more

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If you're looking for a reliable spot for a bite to eat in Beachwood, you have to stop by the Winking Lizard! I was in town for 3+ months getting care at The Clinic. Our hotel, the Home2Suites, recommended this place as a great option if we wanted to eat outside/on a patio. We've been to "The Lizard" several times since we checked in. Every visit has been phenomenal, both in terms of food and service. Upon arrival, you''ll be greeted by the aromatics of fresh-popped popcorn. Be sure to fill a bag to much on, there can be a bit of a wait given the popularity of the spot with locals. On average, I've waited at most 10-15 minutes for a table. Their patio is one of my favorite spots. It's airy, roomy, and just a very laidback vibe/atmosphere. They also have a small area with seating around the fire pit. The menu is very large. If you and your guest can't find something on the menu, you must not be hungry! They have a phenomenal selection of fresh burgers, fresh wings, chicken sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. Notably, my favorite is their Wings. They keep me coming back for more every time. Incredibly crispy. Juicy inside. Sauce flavorful and not overpowering with capsaicin oil/fake heat. They also are happy to accommodate my request of "flats only". Their burgers are also spectacular. Juicy, thick, cooked perfectly medium-rare in my case. Toppings are crisp and fresh. A huge selection of "speciality" burgers on the menu. We like the traditional cheeseburger or the patty melt! I strongly suggest doing the upgrade to the loaded fries or the onion rings! I'm not a drinker, but they have an expansive cocktail and beer menu. Dessert wise is one area that could use improvement, very limited selection and I found the quality of the dessert to be less than acceptable. The prices here are also very reasonable. Aside from the food and patio, that's why we keep coming back. Two people can enjoy lunch and cocktails for around $40 and leave STUFFED. We normally end up sharing an app (the nachos w/chicken are fire) and splitting one of the massive burgers. The Lizard is my go-to when I'm in town at The Clinic. It's a short walk or ride from local hotels and does not disappoint! Love "The Lizard"! read more

Had dinner at this location last night. Arrived about 6p and had no wait. Sat on the patio and the weather was perfect. Wait staff on the patio was attentive but did not rush us out. Most tables were seated so there was a good energy in the place. Food was good as well. I ordered the teriyaki chicken dinner which was really good. Better than I experienced for what is mostly bar food. The chicken was moist and tender and the teriyaki flavor was prominent. Cool vibe in this place and would definitely choose this location again if in the area. read more

Always a great pub. Pizza is great and fresh. Staff are veterans and very attentive It's a yes read more

Friendly service and a bargain lunch with a cocktail for less than $40 including tip. Delicious voluminous Cajun chicken salad w tasty southwest ranch and a side of steamed broccoli. Paloma cocktail had no sugar added which was prime. Great healthy lunch today. read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - Cajun chicken salad Side of broccoli Paloma cocktail - American Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Came here with my son because we love the food here. This one is not kid friendly and definitely going down hill. . Very explicit music was being played. All the customers were blown away at he vulgarity and our server told us an employee played the song. Pretty trashy if you ask me. We will no longer come to this winking lizard. Do better lizard. read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - These are the lyrics your kids will get to hear in this establishment. Gross. - American Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

Their boneless wings are never the same and very unpredictable. I recommend a sports bar of any kind over this. Overall the wings are tiny.

The food was fine. The prices are ok. The ambiance is warm enough. Protip: Somebody might want to let the bartender know that it's ok to be friendly and say thank you once in a while. read more

Fun bar environment, great to grab a casual bite and watch the game. Lots of TVs so fun to watch with a large group of people. Service was fast. Pretty kid friendly cause they give a little play packet. There is also room for small kids to walk around, and get their energy out. read more

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Food and service were good. It's a sports bar atmosphere with many TVs to watch a game. Full bar and nice variety on menu.

Met some friends after they ordered for dinner and ordered a fish sandwich, they ended up getting it to me the same time as the rest of the order. The waitstaff was so friendly and the sandwich was huge and very good. read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - Fish sandwich - American Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

The service is super polite here!!! I love the ambiance the spot was huge compared to canton location!!! Surrounded by plenty TVs with all types of sports playing. There was an outdoor patio. Family friendly. Prices are typical. We got wings and fries! Cajun wings weren't spicy. They were fried hard like I love and we ordered steak fries with lemonade . Food was made fresh. A nice bar with a separate dining area for families. Super cute franchise!!! it gives good town spot! They are particularly known for extensive whisky collection and the ability to sample and taste some rarer ones without breaking the back. read more

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I had the jerk chicken sandwich the sauce was great but I wish the chicken would have been as wide as the bun. I had the shrimp soup with it and that was really good. The service was amazing I will go back to watch sports it looks like it great to watch sports in. read more

Great winning lizard, the service at the back bar is amazing, thank you Amanda for always making it an enjoyable experience. The food is good, their recent specials (the meatball burger) are way better than the rest. Otherwise wings and burgers are the go to here. Service more than makes up for anything else here though. read more

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Arrived late to the area and needed a good spot for dinner. This was recommended and I see why. The menu had a little of everything with starter of popcorn on the table. I had the Mardi gras Cajun chicken special (amazing) while my husband had the ribs. Fun atmosphere and family friendly. I was here for a second visit and ordered takeout of pizza, wings, and cheesy bread. All were delicious and quick pick up. read more

1st time experience, got the corn beef and it was good. Got it to go, the atmosphere seemed nice.

Fallen quite a bit from where it once was. Service is slow and/or indifferent, and many of the staff are just there. It is sad because the Lizard has been one of my favorite places since moving to Cleveland over 20 years ago. The food is still delicious, thankfully, but getting refills and even checking out is a major slog. Comparatively, any fast food place is better as you could at least refill your drinks by yourself and checkout at the register. Make sure you aren't in a hurry or have time-dependent plans after. read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - Quesadilla Burger - American Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

I called my order in. Once I arrived the order wasn't ready because it was never entered. The manager was upset that another order had been placed. I waited about 15 mins only to receive a thrown together meal. The fish was fine. A very busy lobby. A lot to look over. I won't be back. read more

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Good food, good service, nice vibe inside and outside seating. Visited several times in the last 4 weeks,,, will visit more. read more

Ordered lunch for our staff which included a variety of pizzas, salads and a couple of muffelletas. The favorite was definitely the pizzas, all thin crust rounds. The first to go was the chicken, spinach & Alfredo. The sauce was light, good ratio to cheese and toppings. I don't always like the crust, but this was "bubbly" and not heavy or overcooked. The prices were also very reasonable & my order was ready on time, I'd recommend. read more

Waited for food for 2 hours... no exaggeration. Server was nice and very apologetic but that only makes up for so much.

Winking Lizard is always a staple for my friend group. Their seasonal specials are phenomenal. The Reuben barrels brought me back again this March as they are AMAZING during St. Patrick's Day festivities. This was my first time having the shrimp and crab quesadilla, a Lent special - it was excellent!! read more

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Stopped there after checking into our hotel. I found the service very good and friendly. The food was good, I had a burger and it was perfectly done. The place was very nice, I liked the bar area, indoor, but opens it garage door on a nice day and you feel like your outside also. I would definitely return when I am back this way. read more

Loved it! I had a southwest salad with chicken, it was delicious and huge! My husband had chili, a burger, and loaded fries, all were great! Our waitress, Danielle, was the best. She was so informative about the menu, and checked on us several times. It was a wonderful experience! read more

The waiter was really sweet loved the service. I had a bacon cheeseburger and fries the burger was super juicy and tenser and the fries were so light and crispy. Lastly very good ambiance. Overall this place is really nice and i do recommend it for family dinners. read more

Great food. Great service and a great atmosphere. The place was packed. There is indoor and outdoor seating. They have a huge drink selection. Lots of craft beer choices. The menu is large and diverse. I got wings and some St. Louis style ribs at the bar while enjoying some baseball on the large TV's and a few beverages. The ribs were very good. Nice smoke and bbq flavor. My Thai wings were tasty but I don't believe it was a authentic Thai sauce. They had a nice balance of heat and sweet. Great place to go and enjoy some food, drink and unwind. read more

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Very casual and ok for a quick bite. The restaurant itself was quite cold but staff very friendly

Well sometimes it's decent sometimes, not so decent. For what ever reason if you go on their wing night Mondays and Tuesdays the wangs usually come out sub par, either cold or not crispy. Nice beer and whiskey selection with decent prices. They put out some nice ribs if they do not cook them down too much. read more

I really hope I can update this review sooner rather than later. I was recommended to stop here by a work colleague but unfortunately I did not have a good experience. It looked promising as I arrived at roughly 4:30pm and there were a lot of open tables and plenty of spots at the bar. I chose to sit at the bar and this is where my trouble began. I ordered a mixed drink that didn't even have the slightest hint of alcohol and wanted to order dinner. I sat there with an empty glass for roughly 15-20min without ever being asked for another drink or if I was ready to order. By the time I was asked I decided it wasn't worth the risk to possibly put in an order for food and it not be put in on a timely manner then possibly wait just as long for my food so I deduced to pay for my drink and visit another eatery. I plan to give this place another shot and hope it's a completely better experience the next time read more

Tonight was a good experience at the Lizard. Our waitress was Alex -- she was very polite, friendly, and efficient. I definitely appreciated the service that was rendered this evening. The food was good and it was a nice to relax and enjoy the mood. Thanks Alex (She) Thank you Alex read more

Winking Lizard is and has always been a great place to go with your family. The prices are very fair and the food is pretty good. Wednesday rib night and Thursday burger nights are very popular and the place is always hopping on those nights. I am always interested in the seasonal special menu as well and can usually find something good to eat there as well. The service is always friendly and good and they seem to keep their staff for a long time which is saying something about how they are treated. Most places have trouble keeping staff. The ambiance is great for a bar, there are plenty of TV's hanging all over and there is a small game room for the kids. read more

I ordered online. I arived for pickup and was told they were packing it up. Waited 20 minutes and was asked by the same employee what I was waiting for. The manager said the order never went through, although my card was charged. They credited my account but waisted an hour of my time. They suck. read more

Service was a little slow but to be fair they were slammed. Could have been less attitude with taking orders but again im chalking it up to them being busy. Not much seating was available, maybe time for them to enclose more of their outdoor seating area for the winter months. Food was typical of what you would expect from winking lizard. Not amazing but not terrible. read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - plain wings with mild garlic sauce on side - American Near Me - Beachwood, Ohio

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Tried a different location. Very nice dining seating with good access to plenty of TVs. Beer list amazing as always. So I have artichoke dip is almost a queso but good. The flavor of the buffalo chicken sandwich was excellent. Bacon cheeseburger was ok but pretty bland. Pizza was very good. Great and friendly service. Cool location. read more

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Everyone who visits Beachwood raves about this place. This is my second visit and it's just ok food wise. My boneless wings were cold and the lizard freckles were mediocre. Atmosphere is always great and the staff is wonderful. Don't serve cold food read more

We had a great time. Just a fun place. Sports bar with a huge menu. Had a hard choice deciding, I went with the Cajun chicken sandwich but I really wanted the $15 T-Bone ( Fri-Sat-Sun special). Unfortunately my wife was with me and closely monitors my red meat intake. It's a sports bar, a lot of tv's and a touch loud, we sat at the outside bar where Zee took very good care of us. Apparently the 32 ounce beers are basically the same price as the 22 ounce so, cheers. Overall, just fun. read more

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