The mixed drinks were delicious and very well crafted, with upscale presentation…read more The entrees we chose - mahi mahi and pork chop were perfectly cooked and very delicious. We can't wait for our next visit!

The food was excellent. The ambiance was good but small and noisy. The service was good but…read moresomewhat uninformed. "Hook and Hoof" has been in downtown Willoughby for quite a while so they must be doing something right. And the fact that there aren't that many high level dining establishments in the Willoughby area helps. The first thing I noticed was the facility is very narrow which lends to a crowded feel. And all you need is one overly boisterous table (which was right next to us) and the noise level can be overwhelming. The server we had for the evening was very pleasant. She did a good job being timely with everything. But, it was odd that she often did not listen to an entire request (or maybe just couldn't hear) before walking away. There were a couple of requests for simple standard items that she wasn't even sure they had. I just found it odd. The food however was excellent. The kitchen staff did an exemplary job all night. I had a marvelous cocktail from the well stocked bar. And my double cut pork chop was fantastic. So full of flavor, juicy, cooked exactly as I requested. The sides that accompanied it were just tender enough without being mushy. And my banana cream pie was great. Overall, I give "Hook and Hoof" a solid 4. I definitely can see us going back. They deserve another try. You should give them a try and see for yourself.

Thank you Kevin and T! You two were awesome! We had a great celebration and all the gust were…read morecommenting on the beautiful atmosphere and great drinks. Keven was super accommodating to all our questions and changes for the event. They even had huge projector for our pics ad plenty of chafing dishes for the food. I would highly recommend them for your next event! Plus happy hour is great!

I would rate it 0 stars if I could. My four friends and I came in because we were led on to believe…read morethat Christmas in July was being celebrated so we went into the Speak Easy but there was a private party and everyone uncomfortably stared at us. We walked in there and no one would say anything to us. Also, the Christmas in July advertising on facebook was very misleading. So we decided to sit at the bar and we sat there for 20 minutes while people who got there after us got served and we never did. We tried to get their attention multiple times but they never came over us. Keep in mind the 5 of us were taking up half the bar and nobody cared to greet or serve us. We ended up leaving because we were so frustrated and thirst.

Food was extremely good. Had the lamb chops. Son had the…read moresame. Started off with a waitress but ended up with a more aggressive waiter. I say aggressive in that he just had that kind of demeanor. Overall, keeping this short and sweet, food good, waiter could use work. Price is on the steep side. Being able to sit outside was a plus. Would I eat there again- yes

Went and tried out Billy's martini bar. It was really good. What's more interesting as you get a…read moresidecar with every martini you order their martinis are amazing inexpensive food is OK but I didn't go to martini bar to eat. I went there to drink so if you're looking for a refreshing martini, this is the spot tucked away in a quiet

We were in town for a baseball tournament and we were really happy to find this cute spot in…read moreWilloughby. Lots of healthy, vegan and vegetarian options but they have plenty for the carnivores as well.

This is one of the only places you can go to get clean, wholesome food. They have wildcat salmon…read moreand mine was cooked an extra-virgin olive oil cooked to medium-rare perfection. I got the side salad with vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Her server, Flynn, was outstanding. She was the sweetest and most attentive Waitress I've had in a while. We sat out on the patio underneath the pergola they have beautiful potted flowers, so the atmosphere was most pleasing the only caveat I have is that I asked for lemons for my salad, and they gave me sliced instead of wedges. It's literally impossible to squeeze a sliced lemon.

This place is so cute and fun! The bartenders are all amazing! Dog friendly and also has food…read moretrucks! Good drinks. Fun summer spot.

I'd seen this place on social media and when I saw a food truck I'd been looking to try, I decided…read moreto check it out. This is a perfect addition to downtown Willoughby. I thought it was really cool that they had drinks available for purchase. Who doesn't love a slushy, with alcohol, on a warm summer day. We also had fun competing against one another in the giant Connect Four game. The pick up truck tables were cool too. This will definitely be a place I frequent this summer.

Ambiance - it's a dive bar like the name says, but a NICE dive bar. Lots of TVs and also scarves…read morerepresenting soccer teams. Burgers and fries were tasty and the service was good! We went at a slow time (noon on a Saturday), so we had table service. You might need to put in your orders at the bar during busier times.

We were in the mood for a good burger and we saw that this place had been voted "Best Burger in…read moreCleveland!" So we figured we'd try it out! If we were not looking for this place specifically, I know we would've driven right past it! It's a standalone little building and the only markings I saw outside was a little sign that said BAR. But it was 2 o'clock on a Saturday afternoon and there were several cars in the parking lot, which is a good sign. The inside is really tiny. There's a large U-shaped bar and about six tables. We looked in the menu and opted for their famous Smashburger. It is $14 and comes with fries. It is a double patty cheeseburger. I did not want a burger that big so I opted for just one Patty. They said that was no problem, but the price was still the same. I also got onion rings, which were $3 more. The food came out really fast and you could tell it came right out of the fryer because the french fries were super hot! This place is called a dive bar, and I guess it is - but on a Saturday afternoon, the place was filled with all kinds of people. On one side of us was a family with little kids. On the other side of us was a couple in their 20s. And then the rest of the place was filled with people from every age group. I have to say that the music they play there is fabulous! But back to the food. The burger was seasoned really well! It is a smash burger, but they're still able to make it crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Our server was really good. She did not hover, but she was around to see if you need anything. Depending on the vibe that you're looking for, if you want more of a bar vibe, you should go in the evening, but we were happy to just be in a relaxed little joint with good food. They opened up another Crowley's in Painesville so we will probably have to try that one too.

First I ate dinner at Spirits on a Wednesday night and the salmon and service were excellent. Even…read morethe owner came by to say, hello. Then I went back for a class reunion party on a Saturday night and the band and event went great. I like the inside-outside feel. The workers were attentive and the band let us use their microphone to announce a thank you gift to the woman who organized our event. I'd definitely go back there! Good vibes all around.

IMPRESSIVE PLACE…read more Wow, I'm flabbergasted. I had an apartment in Willoughby in the 90s and it wasn't a bar back then. I'll tell you they're open early. I had a wonderful Smashburger for 14 with blue cheese. They open at 11 AM. It's here in downtown Willoughby the historic section. It's attached to an old train car that Marilyn and JFK rode in. Wow. It's very nice to walk in off the dining room which was the old round house for the train. This is an impressive place. I can't believe I've never been, the bartender and owner are fantastic. Owner is a big hockey fan I was talking to him about Derek Sanderson. He's from Boston. Five stars all the way I'll come here every time passing through. Just take the lost nation Road exit & your way back there.

First time trying Garage Bar and was pleasantly surprised. Greeted warmly by Sarah behind the bar…read more And then met the new owners who were very friendly and welcoming and are trying to improve the kitchen and liquor offerings as well as the reputation of this establishment. They've cleaned it up and seem to be trying very hard to make a nice establishment. We enjoyed the food which is typical bar food offerings but done well. Give it a try and forget about what it USED to be!

WOW!!! First time patron... last time. This place needs to be on TV show "Bar Rescue" because of…read morethe shenanigans performed by bar tenders! The one bartender with blonde super curly hair was wearing a stripper outfit and twerking with her barely there mini skirt and easy to see thong on for all the men at the bar. Not to mention the two handfuls of shots she did with other patrons only added to her belligerent behavior. The other bartender was clearly picking up the slack but was also drinking heavily. Both were very pleasant with us but not very attentive. Food was good. Witnessed multiple people coming to the bar and waiting to be served and leaving without being helped after several minutes. The bar was not that busy and had many open seats mind you. I will mention, I put myself through school being a bartender and I know that letting loose with regulars helped build lasting friendships but I could never imagine getting that intoxicated while at work. I'm hoping that the owners of this bar aren't loosing their asses on giving away merchandise. If I was the owner, I would literally fire everyone but the cook. if you want a freak show.... This is your place to go. BTW... giving 2 stars because my food was good and beer was cold.

Great food. Nice patio. Big TVs. Local crowd. Average draft beer for a cheap price. Attentive…read morestaff. Food comes made to order all of the sauces and rubs are homemade, what more could you ask for?! I came here on a whim and I've been coming back ever since Pro tip .75cent wings on Wednesday $5 burger on Thursdays. Try the chips with one of the home made dry rubs, you'll thank me.

My girlfriend and I went in on Wednesday night. probably the pettiest interaction I've ever…read moreexperienced. Took a while to even get drinks, eventually asked for food and she just walked away, didn't give us a menu or tell us anything just walked away and continued to ignore us focusing on the other side of the bar but mainly one person. We were polite and respectful and patient. But when the bartender that's already ignoring you is standing behind the kitchen door eating food staring at you and the guy working the kitchen is also just standing around it feels pretty disrespectful. then to top it off she stole a 5+ cash tip and didn't even bring me a receipt as she obviously knew what she was doing.

Typical Applebees chain restaurant. Food was good. Def recommend for a family on a budget..read more

I ordered the classic appetizer combo along with an order of Brew Pub pretzels and had everything…read moredelivered. Unfortunately, the food arrived cold. The mozzarella sticks had no cheese pull and tasted strongly of fry oil. The chicken parm wings were dry on the inside but soaked in garlic on the outside which tasted off being cold. The chicken quesadillas were decent, especially considering they were cold. The Brew Pub pretzels were also cold but still had a good crunch. I wasn't a fan of the beer cheese sauce, but I swapped it for honey mustard, which was good. The spinach artichoke dip was another miss -- it was cold and had an unpleasant texture. Overall, the delivery experience was disappointing and the food was just not fresh.