Start with a lavender margarita! Subtle and refreshing with a punch. Need two!…read more Then the alote dip says comfort and satisfaction. Tacos delivered, but the Diablo Shrimp couldn't be stopped. Taste, Spice and a search for a spoon. Great addition to the River food scene!

Super sad to write that Char is now called "Avo"......??? I came here last year when it was Char…read moreWhiskey Bar and LOVED it! Atmosphere was a wood, rustic, whiskey barrel feel and the food was great. Came back this year, and it was probably the most brutal restaurant experience I've had in a while. So Char is now called Avo Mexican, but they didn't change the atmosphere to replicate a Mexican place. It's still whiskey themed- with signs slapped on the old logo. They still have some of the old menu items from Char- which is so confusing too. When we walked in I asked the host if the bar was open seating. He said "oh I don't know" and walked away. We just sat at the bar since he didn't come back. We asked the Bartender what happened to Char and he said the owners wanted a rebrand. But it looked like a whiskey bar still....they didn't rebrand anything. I got a marg and my guy asked for a Mexican beer they used to have. Bartender said we haven't had that in a year. So they got rid of all their Mexican beers....? Even though they are now a Mexican place? So he ended up getting a Coors Light. My Marg lacked any sweetness or Agave. It was tequila and lime juice- poor bartender was struggling with 4 bar guests. It was kinda sad. I got a taco salad and my guy got a burger. He used to get the burger with fries, but now that it's Mexican, they only have chips. We had chips and guac for an app, so that was super annoying. Fries used to be really good. And who wants a burger without fries? Place wasn't busy, but our food took 35 minutes. Bartender kept apologizing and saying the kitchen was slammed. It clearly wasn't, I'm sure the cooks were adjusting to a new menu. Food was okay. Used to be really good, but I wouldn't recommend anymore. I guess they close at 8pm some days, because around 7:40 when we just had gotten our food, the bartender said it's last call. We were kinda laughing that they did a last call during normal dinner hours. My fiancé was considering getting another beer after dinner, but I guess they were closing...so weird. I've never seen a place close at peak dinner hours. No idea why they rebranded it. Confusing signage, food is not good anymore, drinks are bad, atmosphere doesn't make sense, menu is lackluster, service and kitchen are lacking, hours are bad. Sucks to write this, but I 100% will not be returning.

I visited for the first time for lunch in late October 2025 with friends. After lunch, we all went…read moredownstairs to play mini golf and we had so much fun. FOOD -- I ordered the Slow Braised Pork ($22) which includes sweet potato gnocchi, fennel, crispy sage, and apple cider glaze. This was a delicious and very hearty meal. I hardly eat pork so I'm glad that I enjoyed the dish. The sweet potato gnocchi was perfectly paired with the pork. Everything in the dish just blended well together. All my friends enjoyed their food too, from the meatballs, calamari, burger with fries, ratatouille, and more. I nibbled on a few of them and loved it especially the wagyu meatballs. The food was all full of flavour. Service was nice all afternoon as the server came to check on us a few times including refilling our water glasses. MINI GOLF -- Head downstairs to play some games. You pay a fee and are then given score sheets. A friend's friend had surprisingly paid for all of us and I had no idea until the next day (for some reason I thought the mini golf was included in the lunch cost...LOL). Each golf game has a different course with some being more challenging than others. I recommend Birdietown Mini Golf and Lounge for a fun day of mini golf plus lunch. I can see myself coming back again. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 48/250 total reviews in 2026 - 889 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 24 April 2026

Went here on December 19 of 2025, so this review is a little late. We went for the happy hour mini…read moregolf and they were able to accommodate our group. We have 8-10 people so they just had us split into two, which was fine. The vibe was great, felt very upscale. My group mostly got mocktails. I felt like for just juice it was definitely over priced, because I felt like I was just drinking lemonade as we were playing mini golf. We only paid to play the upstairs holes, and it was good enough for us. We did not make a reservation for dinner which we regretted, but they were able to get us two tables in the downstairs area. Not a traditional seating, it was very comfy with one side being a booth and the otherwise having two comfy lounge chairs. I ordered the chicken sandwich, which was large and delicious. The chicken was well fried and the bread was so good. The fries were good, but the aioli was 12/10, so so so good! The food did take some time to come, but they were busy and were kind enough to find a spot for us. I told the staff it was someone birthday in our group and they brought a special birthday dessert which we al tried and it was great. Their menu is worth the price and the vibe is definitely jeans and a nice shirt, or a casual dress. Perfect for date night or a birthday dinner, and I look forward to coming back. The TLDR: staff was really nice, food was great, mocktails a little expensive, and the mini golf was super fun.

Amazonia is not a place that screams, "I'm here!" Like most bars and restaurants on Detroit or…read moreMadison. It's tucked away and even the entrance seems like a side door. I like the hidden aspect of it. We sat at the bar for one drink and their staff can make a cocktail! Not only were they delicious, but the one cocktail a friend had with cinnamon was lit on fire and it sparked twice when the bartender held a lighter to it. Pleasant surprise!

I would round up to 3.5 but just had a few things that didn't quite live up to the hype!…read more My drink was really good, and it was really really nice to get welcome shots for our first visit. Unfortunately, some of my friends did not love their drinks. We also ordered guac which was fine, nothing special and we ran out of chips pretty fast. Service was great but the inside, while super cool and unique, doesn't necessarily nail the same vibe as the menu. I also wish they printed out menus since they do put so much work into designing them.

I had the ramen and it was spectacular! Service was great and fast. I love olives and the bread…read moreservice with olive spread was a delicious start (not too salty). Make reservations. Not a large space but well run.

The lady owner actually kicked me out for using a bad word. There was no one sitting at the bar…read moreduring most of my conversation, and when two guests did sit down near the end, I immediately apologized. They both told me, "We don't care," but the owner clearly did. The food was very good. The crème brûlée was delicious, with a rich, creamy custard and a unique deconstructed presentation with phyllo dough. Unfortunately, the owner's reaction overshadowed what could have been a great dining experience. In my opinion, she should let her husband handle the front of the house. FYI DONT ADD SHRIMP TO YOUR "lobster roll"

I love Mahalls/pins and needles. It's such a unique space, and feels like you're stepping into the…read morepast. The crowd changes quite a bit depending on who is playing a show for the night. The bartenders make good STRONG drinks. It's a cute date place and good for groups. Probably one of my favorite places in Ohio

I love this bar, but it's got a certain vibe you have to surrender to: that musty smell of old…read morethrift-store 1970s furniture, sprawling down on couches set so low they're made for short 1960s people who were starved of nutrients because their mothers only fed them shimmering Jell-O meat molds, and the sense that you're not in a bar so much as a place assembled from fragments of some exploded Doctor Who TARDIS where it somehow assembled every 1960s sitcom into one patchwork locale. But! If you're willing to overlook all that - or, like me, crave it - then the drinks are pretty nice and pleasingly off-kilter, the service a little slow but friendly, and the people watching is top-notch. Just be warned that the bar is at the same address as the Mahall's bar, but it's down the stairs by the bowling alley. Don't get confused; we did.

Enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere and prompt service. Happy hour is one of the best in the area with…read morea wide variety of apps and ten beers on tap. Many cocktail selections to chose from. This place is hard to find as Waze doesn't always bring it up but it's on the same street as the BMV. Ambiance, service, food, drinks are all 5 star.

Cozy and intimate. The staff takes pride in every drink they prepare and serve…read more Seeing Double has an amazing variety of wines, spirits, and local brews. Between live music, trivia, and misc events, there is always something fun to do at Seeing Double. It's also nice to just stop in to see what's new in the cooler and say hi.

I had a great experience at ROOD! I absolutely love the…read moreambiance and vibe of the place. The rotating pie slices are such a great idea. I love that they have different options and it gives you something to look forward to when the menu changes. The service was great, staff is friendly and they offer great recommendations! Everyone can find something they like here. I am also glad they serve coffee and drinks late. I was craving coffee with my slice of pie and we went late at night and was glad they still offered to serve a warm cup! give it a try!

everything is great here…read more get the salt and honey pie octopus is crazy good. great service. ask questions they love to talk about the food because it's that good

Nestled within the west end of Lakewood, this boutique bar is a part of the Sacred Hour Spa…read moreproperty, offering a serene escape with its intimate patio and swank interior. Tribu features an array of unique wines, champagnes, espressos, and smoothies, complemented by small plates perfect for sharing. The atmosphere is ideal for a tranquil conversation. They have an elegant bar top and a cozy fireplace, this adds to its charm, making it ideal to unwind after spa treatments or a sophisticated night out. Crispy Chic Peas, Red Pepper Hummus, Burrata. Cheese Board are all very popular dishes to try at Tribu. The taste and presentation of these items do not disappoint. During my visit I had the Vetiver from their rotating cocktail menu. This was a bold yet flavorful blend of botanicals mixed with mezcal. Their signature Espresso Martini is not be missed. Tribu has limited seating so it's best to call the Sacred Hour Lakewood spa ahead and making a reservation. For a tranquil visit with yummy shareable plates and flavorful drinks, one can't go wrong with Tribu.

Ahhh I'm so sad to have to leave a 1 star review but I'm pretty transparent so I have to be…read moretruthful- I saw this cute little "lounge" when I had my massage a few weeks ago. I was excited to stop in for a cocktail. We love finding quaint new places with an interesting appeal and from afar this certainly met those details. However, we stopped in this past Saturday, for my daughter's birthday celebration. I was super pumped to come back - ( see sentences above! ) Anyway, 4 of us walked in ( there would be a total of 6 ) and while yes it's small, not too small for a small party of 6. There was a couple at the bar and a girl who was drinking a mimosa in a robe so I think it's safe to assume she was getting a treatment from the spa. We had been inside about 10-15 minutes with no bar tender or staff to be seen. I saw the couple received their drinks but while we were taking pics, I never saw a staff member- so I asked them if there was anyone taking orders. He said yes, they were in other room. Still nobody coming out. Our other two members of our party arrived and we looked at menus and still no one. Finally, a girl comes out. Walks over, does not even say hello, and says: do you want drinks?!?! We put our orders in and 1 minute later she comes out and says, um this table is reserved ( or something close to that ) in 20 minutes and actually we will probably need both tables soooo.........so I guess that was our que to say never mind. I guess had they come out and taken our order when we first arrived it would have been fine, but we weren't looking to do shots with our full size drinks. No apologies or anything just like ok bye when we said we would go somewhere else. So here's my input: 1. Sacred Hour- do not advertise this space to the outside community if you can only accommodate your clients that are receiving services. 2. Train your staff. A hello, A greeting, something, anything. Not - "do you want drinks?!" That in itself was so distasteful. Not to mention the prices of drinks are not cheap. This is an upscale place ( or appears to be ) 3. Bottom line- we will not return. Quite honestly, I'm not sure if I would return back to this location for my spa services either. I think that people have forgotten how to be courteous and polite. People do not realize ( or maybe they do and just don't care ) that the reason they stay in business is because of their customers. Treating your customers with kindness is epic. You know the old saying - you get more bees with honey?!? Well, Tribu- maybe you should rethink this and add it to your training instead of coffee or tea!