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    Winking Lizard Tavern

    3.3 (104 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Nachos

    We eat here a lot, and usually get their ribs. They are hit or miss. Sometimes, they are dry and awful, and have to order something else. Most of the time, they are fall off the bone tender, and amazing! This last visit, we went on Saturday around 4:30. We ordered a couple appetizers that we hadn't ordered before, the nachos, and mac-n-cheese wedges. The nachos were just so-so. I wouldn't order them again. For $10, it was very underwhelming. Basically just some cheese and pico de gallo, and a few jalapenos, that's it. They bring a very small plastic cup of sour cream, and another very small cup of salsa to use with them, but when you have 4 people digging in, you need 4 cups of each. They had an option for chicken on them, but we chose not to have that. There was no option for ground beef, but did expect it to be on there, and we were surprised there was no meat at all. Do it was greatly lacking. Never seen a place not have seasoned beef on their nachos. 3 of us ordered the special Birria tacos, and we would all rate them a 1. The first couple of bites were ok, but after that it was way too salty!!! Especially when dipped in the consomme! It was like it was concentrated, and they forgot to add water to it. When the waiter had asked us about it, we had just started eating, and we were all ok. If he had asked again, we would chimed in how salty it was. 2 of us had to go to the restroom twice before we left, because we were having issues, and the 3rd was feeling gross, and had issues later at home, as did another. The 4th person stuck with their usual meal of barbecue chicken, mac-n-cheese and fries, and it was awesome as it always is. So he was happy. Oh, also, we learned last time to never get their "teriyaki" sauce. We had it as a side sauce for our ribs. We always ask for no sauce directly on the ribs, and get a side of bourbon barrel sauce to dip them in, and it's always amazing That time, we decided to try something different and get a side of hot honey peach, which is super good, and even better when mixed with bourbon barrel! However, the teriyaki wasn't good at all. In fact, it didn't taste anything like teriyaki, and didn't even match their own description of it. It was even brown, it was red! We asked for another side of it just to see if they'd bring out an actual teriyaki, thinking they brought us the wrong sauce, but nope, they brought out the same red sauce that was vinegar based, and had no hint of sweetness, orange, garlic, ginger, pineapple, nothing like that. It reminded us of an Asian sauce that had a little kick to it. We told our waitress that it didn't taste anything like teriyaki and certainly didn't look like teriyaki. She said it's different but is her favorite sauce they have. ‍We will have to go to a different location and see if they actually have a true teriyaki sauce that matches their description on their own menu, cause the Fulton Rd location doesn't appear to have it. It's wild and super disappointing. It's one of our favorite places to eat, just can be hit or miss.

    This was supposed to be a Coke. (Looks Odd and we returned it)
    Dwayne R.

    This was our first time trying the Winking Lizard. It's only a 5 minute drive and every time we've passed this place it is Always packed. We arrived around 8:00 PM on a Friday night and was immediately taken to a booth. The service was on point despite the Coke that arrived looking like Ice Tea; which we sent back. The beer battered onion rings were just okay as the onion was saturated inside and had no crunch. The Cajun Wings had some kick, however I wasn't impressed with the flavor profile. The Pizza was an epic fail and I would never order this over sauced Pizza again. The middle of the Pizza dough was raw. When I asked what they were known for, we were told Pizza and Wings. I guess they missed their target on both. At least we can say that we finally tried it, but won't be recommending. As far as their consistency with a full parking lot: It can't be on the food quality and probably based on affordability from booze to food.

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    Britt C.

    None of us had been here before so this was new to all of us. We were seated in a room with TVs around us. We didn't need them but I am sure for people who enjoy sports that would be a bonus. So much to choose from, and they do have daily specials. We ordered: patty melt with onion rings 3.5 stars Haddock sandwich with fries 3.5 stars Crispy chicken sandwich with sautéed onions and mushrooms. 3.5 stars Patty Melt very greasy and fish sandwich was boring. More bread than anything. Waitress was great, kept drinks filled. Consensus is we don't need to eat here again.

    Joseph G.

    Stopped in here with a buddy on a guys weekend trip to see the pro football hall of fame and a Cleveland browns football game. Place was pretty spacious with cool Decor. In the lobby Entrance area they have a giant lizard so that's pretty cool. Menu was pretty standard for a sports bar. Prices were really good. They had a 1lb t bone with two sides and breadsticks special for 12.99. Me and my buddy was all over that. Food came super fast and we received pretty good service as well. My buddy for two ipa and the waitress helped him choose some local favorites. The steak was pretty good. Very juicy and flavorful on the edges but mildly tough in the center. But overall pretty good. My sides were baked beans and wild rice. Baked beans were tasty and the wild rice had some solid flavor as well. All in all cool place. Good we checked It out. Did the trick for a fun atmosphere with good food and good prices.

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    Jeremy J.

    This is awesome place for sure they were offering a great prices on food and beer we went on a Friday night and it was fun I got the 1 pound 1 pound believe it or not T-bone steak and two sides and bread for like 13 bucks so I was shocked to find it was actually good meal I was expecting for it not to be very good but it was actually good waitress was really cool I like her but have a lizard in there Glass just called the beer was good no complaints whatsoever for sure

    Cathy W.

    I've been here several times and each time is better than the last. This might be my favorite place to come with my kids. Their kids menu is awesome and has something for every eater. Their menu has pizzas, salads, sandwiches, wraps, entrees, and awesome appetizers. If you can't find something to eat here, you've got bigger issues lol. My favorite thing about this place is their Freestyle machine. I can get MelloYello Zero Be sure to grab some popcorn and ask to sit by the lizard!

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    Foods good, drink selections good, no complaints, ive been going here for about 5 or 6 years and have never had a terrible experience

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    Have to be 21 after 5... dumbest thing ever.. I told them we just wanted wings and said we couldn't eat here unless were 21..

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    Fun place! So many beers to choose from. Lots of yummy bar food. I recommend the nachos with chicken!

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    Best beer selection, fun atmosphere, good food, great service. Tons of places in the area to choose from, but this is Our fave.

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    10 years ago

    We like the wings. Other items at ok--just like every other place we can go. Not beer drinkers so only go there when we feel like wings.

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