Brought the wife and a couple of fiends here for my birthday. I had been raving about the food at…read moreBorgata and they were curious, so what better place to go on a Friday night? So many great restaurants in Little Italy that it's hard to walk in to a random establishment and not have a great meal. But this little bar tucked away at the corner right before heading up Mayfield hill is a hidden gem. It's not a big place. It's not fancy. It's a "bar". But I promise you... they have GREAT food here! There's always a crowd at the actual bar during the few times I've gone, but for as small as the dining area with tables is, I'm a bit surprised as to why it isn't full of diners more often. Perhaps because they've labeled themselves a "bar" and maybe most passerby's think you can only drink there. So this is my one little way of getting the word out: EAT @ BORGATA!!! You won't be disappointed... Especially if you try the blackened chicken Alfredo! Perfectly seasoned, super tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, with the 3 pieces of the most perfect garlic toast - it's carb heaven on a plate!!! DO IT!! One of the greater things about this establishment is that if you savor and enjoy your meal and drinks patiently enough and not rush out, you'll likely meet the chef as he goes from table to table asking how you are enjoying your meal. Twice I've had a nice conversation with Chef Armun, this time a little extended as we got to know more about each other. One of my friends happen to mention that it was my birthday. Jerk! (something I don't really like to announce). Then something happened when we were done with our meal and were on our way out. Chef Armun stopped us and said "Can you give me 5 minutes? You can't leave yet." I'm confused, but said "oooohkay, sure." A few minutes passes by and comes out with a slice of the most decadent cake with a candle on it and the whole place started singing happy birthday! For sure an occasion I will always remember. And it's things like this that endear places and people near your heart... where and when you truly feel treated as friend or family by a small, local business. To Chef Armun and Borgata... thanks for the impactful experience!! To everyone reading this: EAT & DRINK @ BORGATA! You won't be disappointed!

Food was surprisingly delicious for a bar that looks and feels very divey and not for young lone…read morewomen to be at really otherwise . The bread pudding was delicious and soft with layers of flavor. It had a caramel sauce and tasteful strawberry fruit accent. The garlic toast was fantastic and a perfect mix of loaded on garlic and butter and not too thick bread so it wasn't dry or hard at all. The salad with shrimp was impressive. The shrimp on the salad (3 for $4) are huge! Yum. The chef came out when I got my food and let me know he labeled everything on the outside which was a thoughtful and helpful gesture! Not too terribly expensive either.

BEST DIVE EVER…read more excellent fresh food here, everything I've had is fantastic. This is the Cleveland state college bar but really I've basically seen the working man lunch crowd. It's great. Today I had wings. Prior the chicken salad sandwich, the little Becky burger the big Becky burger I've had the tacos. I had a salad with the chicken salad on it. Everything is so fresh. They have a kitchen that is proud of their work. It's a big place with a storied history, back in the 80s this was the old exedra bar you can look it up. There is a reason that dance floor and the bar is shaped the way it is it's hilarious. I looked it up because I thought this was an old concert club and the bartender told me oh you looked it up and we were dying laughing. They have a free parking lot. It really helps a lot to drive business five stars for dive bars. This place is awesome.

Food was awesome. We got it to go and it was still good I can't complain. However I can complain on…read morethe customer service it wasn't the best and it took a 45mins to get our to go order. Even though we ordered to go we sat at the bar wasn't asked if we wanted to order drinks or like some water while we wait.

Great neighborhood bar near Cleveland State's Campus. The bartender Tom is super kind and patient…read more The bar is well light and it's pretty spacious with lots of seating areas, as well as a good sized empty space near the bar for standing. They offer pretty basic bar food like wings, mozzarella sticks, and pizza, but done well. Their pizzas always look delicious, though I've never tried them. I got the chicken tenders which come with seasoned waffle fries. Both are undeniably delicious, and their honey mustard is perfect. Awesome spot to grab a drink and maybe make a friend while watching a game.

Love Moe's, never heard of anyone who's been there who doesn't. Cozy, classic bar. I wouldn't call…read moreit a dive, though I've heard from out of towners that it comes up in searches for them. Tom the bartender is the best. Typically a one-man show behind the rectangular bar but he never keeps you waiting. A true pro. If you go regularly, there's a great chance he knows your order. Food is standard bar food at reasonable prices. This is the place to go if you want to feed your inner child chicken tenders and waffle fries. Top notch tendies. Southwest rolls are also good. Lots of people stop in before or after shows at Playhouse Square (sometimes even the dancers from the Broadway series). Often it's quiet, sometimes it's packed. Moe's has Last Call Trivia on Wednesday nights at 7 with a small but mighty regular following. It's a good place to play as there aren't typically any other loud, non-playing groups to listen over. It's becoming less of a hidden gem every year, but that's great news in my book.

First of all, the bartenders are wonderful. The whiskey selection is excellent, and the mixed…read moredrinks we tried were very well done. Someone in our group also enjoyed a great beer. It's a perfect spot to meet friends for a drink, with something to suit just about everyone's taste.

Good service. Reasonable prices. Clean bar. And... this Cleveland Irish Pub has Malört. Cheers.read more

Stopped by this place on the recommendation of Yelp for chicken wings as I was craving them. This…read moreestablishment was on a corner and as soon as you walk in, it was an old style bar. I was immediately greeted by a cheerful lady whom I told I was here to kill time waiting to pick my gf up from the airport so I needed some delicious food. She told me about the chicken wings and also recommended the burger as it was a popular item. I ordered the lemon pepper wings and a bacon cheese burger. The cook had to make the burger patties by hand which impressed me. When a burger is made and shaped by hand, you know it's made out of love. The wings and burger came out in small paper containers which didn't bother me. Easy pick up and throw away. The wings were crispy and had a delicious butter warm taste to it. The lemon pepper seasoning was just right. The burger was phenomenal. The aside of the burger and bun was just right. The taste combined with the lettuce tomato and bacon was out of this world. The company that was there which were locals was fun and enjoyable. I would definitely come back here for laughs and the food that was cooked here. Places like this are rare.

Had dinner in the area with a friend whom needed to talk about some life changing events. The…read morerestaurant was closing and we need more time. This is where we ended up. This is a super chill bar with a laid back patrons. The drinks are inexpensive and the bar keeps are super friendly. My friend had a kettle one and my self a fine bottle of Miller light. Bill was under 7$. Marjee was rocking some great reggae. Great place.

Eight (!) years ago my friend recommended her favorite place - The Fairmount. She emphasized that…read morethe ambiance and cocktails are something to experience. Eight years worth of Fairmount moments later, this review is well overdue. AMBIANCE: The ambiance allows you to slow down and enjoy your company. The restaurant is dim lit, has fireplaces, and loungey atmosphere. It somehow feels warm and I heard a lot of people refer to it as a second home (people are always so friendly here!). There is ample space - three bars, main dining space, and huge outdoor oasis bar. Nestled in Cedar Fairmount neighborhood, you'll also be able to enjoy historic neighborhood. There are seating arrangements if you're craving company or want to enjoy your date. Seating options include couches by the fireplace, tables, and high tops. Fairmount is delightful during every season. During the summer you can enjoy the bar and patio. In the winter you can dine at the igloos. I prefer all seasons here. FOOD/DRINKS: The menu at Fairmount is impressive and has exciting seasonal/weekly additions. You'll never get bored. The cocktails here are refined, very boozy, and very well crafted. The food is seriously delicious, and consistent every single time. I've been impressed with every dish. The dishes and drinks frequently follow the seasons. During my latest visit I enjoyed Butter Pecan Warm Cider with bourbon ($12, so bold and boozy, tastes like fall). I also ordered Fig Trouble Little China ($15, a more rich version of Old Fashioned, so delicious). I also tasted Short Rib & Risotto for the very first time ($28, such a delicious dish, every bite was just amazing). My favorites? Ah, so hard! I'll go with the Fairmount Burger! It's angus beef burger with bacon-fig chutney. It's so delicious! I can't even be serious about meat at the other burger places, this is easily the best burger in the city. My seasonal favorite? Kevin McCallister seasonal drink that resembles coquito or eggnog. The drink is topped with rice paper that includes the design of Kevin from Home Alone. It's such a fun tradition! I look forward to this drink all year and always tell the world about it! SERVICE: The service is excellent. I haven't been anywhere where service is right on point every single time. Everyone is nice - the owner, hosts, and waitstaff. You truly feel seen and like the most important guest. I've visited previously while on dates and frequently dine here solo, always had the most pleasant service. EVENTS: Many people book events here for their non-profits or companies. As far as individual events, Fairmount hosts a fun NYE party every year! PARKING: Onsite parking lot is available at the back of the building. You can enter through the front doors on Cedar or right through the parking lot door. There are numerous reasons why I love the Fairmount. I consider it to be the best dining experience in the Cedar Fairmount neighborhood of Cleveland Heights. I also love how the owner Jake is very engaged in the community and is incredibly friendly with the surrounding business owners. I'll choose this place again and again for calming ambiance, crafted cocktails, and delicious food. To many more years of Fairmount and at Fairmount!

Great food and service! The burger was juicy. The sticky rice bowl with tuna was fantastic!read more

Try it, you'll like it…read more If you want to impress with your new shirt from Paris, you might want to try somewhere else. Nice guys and casual attitude, talk to an old guy... they know everything. Check out the theme night parties on their website. The crowd changes, happy hour, evenings, weekends and especially summer sundays on the patio. Street parking... FYI, DO NOT leave anything on the car seats, homeless population will break your car window for sweatshirt.

Visiting from Columbus for a concert so stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon to check things out. The…read morebar was empty when we arrived around 4pm shortly after they opened which was expected. Only the patio was open which was ok since it was perfect patio weather. Everyone was friendly and the mixed drinks were poured strong. Would definitely go back to check this place out when there are more people there. Note- we had to walk all the way to the back to enter the patio, all of the doors to main bar were locked.

Onion rings came hot, beer battered, and even seasoned for just $5! Divey bar in Larchmere…read more Friendly staff when I walked in.

A neighborhood bar through and through. The friendliest place in town. The trivia host is very…read morehandsome.

wow i cant believe nobody from Cleveland has wrote a review on kims...me im from Oakland California…read morei moved from Vegas to Cleveland in 2004 and the 1st polish boy i had was from kims ,,,so damn good and also the mac and greens with a chicken fingers plate was bomb during my pregnancy all tho the customer service was not what i am used to ..i will be visiting one day and kims will be my first stop!

Small and good. Inside the hotel. Excellent service. Bartender was amazing and they brought a TV…read moreover so I could watch the WS

Why is no one reviewing this place? It's amazing esp on nice night to sit outside for a drink. And…read moreWilliam is an awesome bartender!