I found this place on one Saturday evening when I biked around the town. Based on 3-star rating on Yelp, especially about their service, I was initially hesitated to stop here for my dinner. From the outside, this place looks like a dive bar, nothing very attractive. In fact, it looks a bit disturbing to me. But, I was so hungry and I thought the worst case I would just only get one drink if the service was an issue as many people complained on Yelp and go somewhere else. I decided to sit at the bar. The bartender came to greet me immediately and asked me whether I looked for just a drink or food as well. She said that every Saturday they have special which is steak with salad and another one side dish (e.g. green bean, baked potato, fries, onion ring, sweet potatoes fries) for $10. $10 for that kind of food sounds unreal to me, so I decided to give it a shot. It was surprisingly great! The salad was fresh with good portion and the steak was huge. on top of that, my bartender was very attentive and friendly too. I left this place on that evening with very impressive feeling about the place. I, however, was quite confused about what people complained on their service since the service I had on that evening was great. I decided to go back to this place again a week later.. and for sure it was Saturday evening since I wanted to get the $10 steak meal again :). The place was packed and I couldn't find the available seat to sit at the bar. So, I had no option beside sitting at the table. I waited about 10 minutes until one waitress came to greet me and asked for drink. The waitress was actually a bartender too (but not the one I met on my last visit). Everything was soooooo slow. I decided to move to the bar immediately when the bar seats were available. Once I sat at the bar, the same bartender I met on my last visit - her name is Amanda - came to greet me and get my order immediately. I started to understand more about those complaints from people about the slow service here. I guessed that they probably sat at the table, not the bar area, which I just experienced the same thing. I ordered the steak meal and again it was great as I got last time. After the second visit, I always come to this place on Saturday evening for their special meal, either the $10 steak meal or $14 salmon. Both dished are phenomenal., not kidding! Both Steak and Salmon are huge. I don't think I can find any of this deal, quality, and taste at any restaurant/bar around this area. Overall, I think this place is a little gem that you should try. They, however, have the under staffing issue for sure. Their bartenders actually work as a waitress and food runner as well. With many redundant tasks, I think that causes the slow and inattentive service and the frustration for those people sitting at the tables. Beside the under-staffing issue, based on my own repeated experience, I found that not all staffs here are friendly. I have been visiting this place for almost 10 times now and came to the conclusion that only three bartenders that I would like to get a service from. One is Amanda. She seems to be the youngest one among all of them and great looking with long hair. Another one is one with the eye glasses on. I didn't asked her name. I think she is the only one with the glasses though. And, the last one I didn't ask her name either. I'll ask their names on my next visit if I see them and will update this info again. Some tips: - Please "do not expect any fanciness from here". It is just a small bar. - Try to sit at the bar if you want a fast service. - Try to go there on Saturday evening for steak or salmon specials - Look for those bartenders I mentioned. P.S. In my thought right now, I think shouldn't tell you guys these tips since I have to fight harder for the seat at the bar on Saturday evening :) JK .....Good luck everyone read more

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Like 12 people in the entire bar and the cook still managed to screw up my order once, my buddy's order three times, another guy's order twice. I would rather drink Malort straight from the teats of a dumpster adjacent opossum than set foot in this place again. The waitress rocked. The kitchen is like that episode of Bluey where the kids make the parents food from a can of beans and leftover jello and mustard and spaghetti. Total spewfest at the end. read more

We had dinner at the Blue Turtle recently and had a great time! The place was very busy, live music on the stage and sports on the many tv,s. Lots of fun. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food and our server was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back. read more

I would rather army crawl across a football field of broken glass, naked, to lick the feet of ten hobos before ever, EVER eating here again. The waitress was rad, but the cook seems to be serving up whatever comes out the other end of a garbage disposal if you cleaned out a refrigerator full of expired food. And not recently expired either, like months or years expired. They are bad and should feel bad. May god have mercy on your soul should you choose to "dine" here, because the Blue Turtle certainly won't have mercy on your colon. read more

Food is decent. Service is poor. It's like they are annoyed by you being in their bar. No personality from the staff. So many health violations listed on Yelp it makes me wonder what I was eating! read more

Been here many times in the past was always good. Now went there and service was poor. Waited 20 minutes still no order taken so I walked out. Server was too busy talking at bar. read more

omg! I came up here on a break from work not expecting much in the way of food. man was I shocked! I ordered steak sliders- they were amazing! 3 sliders for $11, perfectly cooked steak in a sandwich! I was amazed! definitely recommend this place if you're in the neighborhood- big selection of vodkas too. read more

Hours online and on the door say they close at 230, but we arrived at 1220 on a Saturday and the front door was locked. We went around back and were rudely told that they were closed. Mentioned their hours were until 230 online (and on the front door) and got a snotty "sorry" back and a slammed door in the face. Do not go here, give your money to another local bar. read more

A typical dive bar but always consistent. It's kept clean, great food menu (esp the wing), and they have trivia on Wednesday's! read more

Blue Turtle Tavern - a basket of chicken wings - New American Near Me - North Olmsted, Ohio

This place epitomizes the North Olmsted I left back in the Paleolithic era. Suburban and middle aged regs swilling shitty beer and rockin' out with their cocks out to Joe Walsh like their 401k depended on it. It took a leap year for anyone to acknowledge my Adam Lanza stare at the bar and get me a freakin drink. I ordered a double so as to save time. I hit it every once in a while when visiting my parents nearby. It's a worn out tiny strip mall dive that has food. Never tried it. Maybe that's the reason to come here. It ain't the service but I'll be back anyway. What with the holidays and all. Gotta go. They just cranked Bryan Adams. read more

Came in for a few drinks bartender was super rude and nasty. My first time and my last time.

I dont know where these folks get off calling this place bad at all... yes it's a hole in the wall but its clean and they prompt. Great place I'll be back. read more

So my friend I went in on a Sunday afternoon for some beers and food. We sat down at a table and it was not busy at all. One of the servers who I found out was actually the manager walked past us twice (once to stop and play keno!) and never even stopped to ask if we wanted a drink or give us menus. We waited a few more minutes and then just got up and left because noone ever came over it was pretty ridiculous. Definitely will not go back. read more

Better food than you would guess looking at the place. Not that it's a dump - food exceeds expectations though.

I used to live being here, but the quality of service has gone down significantly. Our food used to come out in 15 minutes, not it takes at least 25-30... That's if they remember to put in our order. I'm sitting here with an empty beer and no food in front of me. read more

Blue Turtle Tavern - Need another beer, but no server. - New American Near Me - North Olmsted, Ohio

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A co-worker told me about this place and how they have specials everyday of the week which sounded great. Walked in for the first time and did not get greeted and just sat ourselves. Waited a little while for someone to greet or even give us the menues. Then came Leah... She was new on her first night . We did not know the menu and she did a great job. She was very tentitive and made the experience worthwhile. read more

Great neighborhood bar & restaurant - happy hour everyday til 9:00pm. Daily food specials are delish besides pretty much everything on the menu. Attentive service too! read more

Stopped in to see Furious George play. Had never been here before. It's your typical neighborhood bar. We had great service despite the crowd and had some great mac and cheese (we added hot sauce and tomatoes). Only complaint is that the mac and cheese was a bit rich bit still very flavorful! Oh and get rid of that damn dusty fake fern in the woman's bathroom!!! :) read more

Blue Turtle Tavern - Tomatoes and hot sauce added - New American Near Me - North Olmsted, Ohio

Crabby server, slow service, understaffed. We arrived on a busy Saturday night for dinner. Waited a long while to get waited on and waitress was annoyed that we had started a bar tab. Food was decent but cranky waitress who seemed annoyed by our presence was a thumbs down read more

Just another bar... but good food and great specials... And a super friendly eniorment.... and there is a blue turtle there .... read more

Dive-like feel with a full bar and drink specials. The food was surprisingly good. The server was attentive. In short, it's inexpensive and decent. read more

I love this place so much. Amazing food and service every time I come in. Very attentive. Sara is bae.

Place is a shot and a beer, the chairs are some of the worst around. Someone needs to give the manager a screw driver and tighten them up. Every single one is loose and wobly. read more

if i could give zero stars, i would. i have never in my life had more terrible service than i had here tonight. our server was jessica. and she was THE. FREAKING. WORST. we will never be back here again. this is unbelievable. i have never written a review like this before and i hate to bash local places, but clearly this girl cared about regulars/friends more than anyone else in the bar. the table next to us had 12-14 bottles on their table and we waited a half hour for our check. and she screwed it up. TWICE. ridiculous. get your crap together. *edited for yelp as i didn't want to get deleted for swearing. see their facebook for a raunchier version... read more

Trivia on Tuesday nights starting at 8pm! The special of the night is also a burger and a pint for $5 with happy hour specials until 9pm! Come here and spend ten bucks and you won't be disappointed! read more

Okay. So we went again because my son's friend is working there. He convinced us things were better. Nope. Worse. Just skip this place. Waitress in training: fine. Bitch training her: no. Bad service, worse food. read more

Let me first say that the food was good. The problem with that place is the service sucks. The table was sticky when we sat down. So much so that we thought the menus were purposefully glued to the table because they were stuck to the table. When the waitress FINALLY came to our table (after having to get our first drink from the bar) she could've cared less when we observed about the table. Her personality was awful. That place could be great if they hired front of the house staff that cared. Not sure I'll go back which is too bad for the bar because I live right down the road. read more

Put my timer on and it took 9 min 21 seconds to get a drink refill. Absolutely unacceptable in any establishment.

I live right by this place, and it's the only reason I come here. The service is terrible and seems to be worse every time I come back. They are severely understaffed - one bartender for the whole place, including all the tables. The food is good but nothing special. Often you can't get the celery and ranch you asked for to go with your wings, and you wait 15 minutes for another beer. Unless you're local and this is the most convenient place to go, it's not worth coming here. read more

This was disappointing. Many of my friends have told me this was the place to be, however the amount of attitude I recived from the waitress and the less then appealing food (which was over cooked and cold) made me never want to return. read more

I love this bar. The atmosphere is safe and fun. The food and entertainment is very good. The staff is on the ball. The Sunday morning breakfast is the best in Northeast Ohio!!! read more

I do not know much about this place but I do know that their $10. Strip steak dinner with salad and a baked potatoe cannot be beat. The salad was good and better yet the steak and potatoe were cooked perfectly. The reason I did not give it a 5 star rating is that management did not have enough staff. The servers were so busy they hardly had time to just put your meal down and jump to the next table. But for a great steak with a price less than the grocery store you need to try it. read more

Good local place, food is surprising really good. Met a few friends had a fast meal. Service was with a smile. No mistakes. Drink was cold made to order. TVs everywhere. Clean - table - floor and bathroom. A turtle really - yup they have that as well. Crisp bacon. Yum. read more

Blue Turtle Tavern - the bar and televisions - New American Near Me - North Olmsted, Ohio

This dive bar does not disappoint. The crowd is usually local and lively. The food is exceptional, it is bar food, but delicious bar food. You can take your family here as there is a small dining area to the side of the bar... The staff is friendly and on point. The prices are fair and my only complaint is that it is a little dark, but that is what dives are all about right?! If you want good food, good service and a chill environment, stop on in. They have a golden tee and a newer jukebox and of course turtles. I love turtles. read more

This is a great local bar to attend if you are in the area. Food is great. You are greeted promptly. Danielle was our bartender ! She was very sweet, attentive, and made great recommendations ! read more

Five star for a neighborhood type restaurant and bar. Atmosphere is bare bones bar. The music was about five notches too loud but good tunes. Drinks are dirt cheap. Service was spotty but very friendly server, to be expected for a busy Saturday night. We ordered the mussels which were cooked in wine with garlic and tomatoes, very yummy. Husband got the steak special and said it was very good. You get a strip steak, baked potato and salad for ten bucks! And the salad is medium size with lettuce, carrots, cucumber, tomato, red onion and cheese, no skimping there. He ate every bite. I had the Mediterranean chicken pita. The chicken was juicy and tasted like it just came of of the grill outside. There was so much chicken I ate half of it before I could eat the sandwich. It had lettuce, tomato and feta Cheese. The only change I would make is to get the sauce on the side because there was too much. I will return for sure the next time I am in town. read more

Nothing about it is very blue. I was in just a few months ago. No turtles either. I didn't get it?

This local spot had been our favorite since it opened and we would go there for dinner at least twice a week. This past Monday we invited out of town relatives for dinner and it ended up being a party of 13. It also ended up being the WORST dining experience I have ever had! I tried to call the owner and he has not returned my call.....I'm done with the Blue Turtle and probably will never go back to the Fairview Tavern either! The owner Rob needs to take a good look at his new manager, Ashley....she was rude, obnoxious and has no people skills. She would do a better job if not spending all her time drinking with the customers and smoking outside the bar! read more

Haven't been there for a while last time food and service were pretty good this time not so much. Went on steak night strip steak was cooked properly but very tough. They ran out of baked potatoes so had to get mashed it was (730pm). They were okay except for gravy. Service was very slow. I hope the Fairview Tavern which I under stand is the same owner has not declined so much. read more

Funny how people are quick to judge others because of mistakes! We're human people get over yourselves!! If you were critiqued for every thing you did wrong at work I'm sure you wouldn't like it either. Things happen people get a life!! read more