Fantastic food is about where the positivity ends here. Fridays nights they have only ONE person…read morebehind the bar and the cook. Service is super slow. Lisa is amazing, but she can't be everywhere at once and if you're seated outside the bar, you won't get served. Friday nights are bingo nights, which are fun. But please..get two more bartenders / servers so people can eat and drink in a reasonable amount of time

Today I ordered four pretzel rolls. I'm a fairly regular customer. All I ask for is a Guinness and…read morean occasional crown. I used to order patty melts which were really good. But then it took over a half hour to prepare with fries. Today i waited 45 minutes and no pretzel rolls. Seemed to me way over the top in wait time. Bar maid didn't notice any time lag the cook said nothing about time lag. Most of the girls make sure an order is processed but this was a disrespectful moment I can't over look.

Changed names to lively's Same owner had the wings and a…read moreburger. There is my first burger here and OMG incredible!! Fresh and made by hand and super tender and juicy. Best I've ever had. Bar was packed and most order wings. Bet this place serves most wings in Cleveland

Pounders was not what I was hoping for unfortunately when I dropped by the other night. After…read morewalking in to get a drink I noticed the vibes were way off. This is not your late night spot with a bunch of people eating wings and having a good time, this late at night becomes a more sad and depressing place to be. The beer coming in plastic cups, if you can get it served to you, and the kitchen closing obnoxiously early (by 10pm when I went). Is there quite a wing selection and beer selection, yes there is. But getting served took over 15 minutes for an empty bar, and the kitchen closing so early when your whole job is to feed people and get people drunk in a fun vibe is just failing. It's no surprise that Townhall is full and this place is empty.

Friday night is there steak special . Came in super hungry and after a long day had a few drinks…read morefirst. The pours were heavy and the steak special for Friday was outstanding. Good cut and plenty large enough. Must have been 12 ounces of steak with little to no fat. Came with a salad and potato. I also had a bowl of chili which was really good. The door and drink here along with the service and ambiance make this a five star dive bar. I highly recommend!

This is another grandpa bar with decent food. Went here on a Tuesday. They have taco Tuesday's. 2…read moretacos for $4. They also have Mexican pizza, loaded nachos and taco salad. The loaded nacho's are good. They have some spice with the cheese and jalapeños. But you get a decent portion for $5.75. Tacos were good. They are a flour tortilla that's is fried for hard taco. They also have $1 dogs during Gaurdians games. The basic beers on tap like bud light. Basic bar with basic liqueurs. I'd try something else next time. The guy who was serving us was nice. He had all the tables so he was running around. When the Gaurds game started the place filled up. It was also trivia night. We played 1 round and won. It was fun. Bottom line is a typical bar menu. Burgers, wraps, wings and every day is a special. They have basic bar drinks nothing fancy. Bunch of TV to watch the games. Seems like an OK Dads bar. Seems like a normal regular crowd that always goes.

Great sports bar vibe, with a fireplace in the back room. Service was very friendly, even though…read moreour lunch took a bit to come out. Tried the southwest egg rolls for an appetizer, and they were crispy and spicy with an awesome Southwest ranch style sauce. Nice shredded cabbage and carrots on the side, too. For lunch I had the turkey burger with avocado, it was top tier. The tater tots were good. The rest of the group got a burger and chicken sandwich and said theirs were great too. I would definitely recommend Rivals, and return if in the area.

I had the grilled chicken dinner with grilled zucchini and fries. Plus we had the tater skins…read more The service was awesome! Our drinks were refilled promptly. It's a sports bar and definitely a place to consider. The burgers are awesome too.

A small bar and restaurant. They also have a patio area for when the weather is nice. The lighting…read moreis dark inside. I was surprised by the selection on their menu. There are many things to choose from. I got the Character's roman burger. It was very good. Our server was pleasant, helpful, and attentive. I do plan on going back.

(Last visited September 20, 2023.) Hanging out in Cleveland, OH on business and it's…read more#WingWednesday! So I did some searching on Yelp to see who's got the best in the area! A place called Characters Bar & Grill kept coming up. So here's how things went! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is like... at the EDGE of Cleveland's city limits. Lol. Brookpark Road or something. Once I pulled up it just felt like a nice, neighborhood spot! It does have a private parking lot, big outdoor section (where we sat) and plenty of space on the inside. It's a traditional setup. TVs everywhere, random swag and decor all throughout, plenty of high-top tables for seating and a big bar rail. The energy was lively and the music was so random. Lol. If you've been, you know what I mean. Service: I can't remember the name of who took care of us, but she was funny, sweet and just made sure we had everything that we needed. Food: While here I was able to try a few wings, so let's begin. First up were the Mike's Sweet Island Heat. For the record, if you order 10 wings, you can split them into 2-5s for an extra $1.00 if you want separate flavors. Also, on the menu there are 3 "types" of sauces that they offer. The first kind are Buffalo based sauces, the 2nd are barbecue based sauces and the last is "other". Lol. Anyway, these looked amazing, were super saucy and were a decent, seemingly normal size. I got lots of good fruity notes and aromatics as I put the wing to my nose. After tasting the flavors carried through with a bold, fruity, rich flavor. There was good spice and it felt like a chipotle based spice. It was a unique flavor for sure that I hadn't tasted before. Next up was Lenny's Honey Sriracha Teriyaki which is a mouthful of a name, but the flavors showed up! It was a good teriyaki base with citrusy lemon flavors that actually made my lips pucker just a bit. These weren't spicy at all, but it was missing something, I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Next up was Chipotle which I was lead to believe would be the hottest sauce on the menu based on it's placement on the menu, but I was wrong. This one did have some GOOD heat to it. The ingredients were balanced very well that created very bold, rich, hearty, chipotle flavors. I really liked this one. Next up were the Mild Buffalo. These were super saucy, juicy and had a very straightforward traditional Buffalo flavor that had some excellent flavor. The bleu cheese to go with these was a creamy, mild sauce that would cool your mouth down if you can't handle the spice. Next up was the XXX Buffalo which is actually the hottest sauce on the menu. The sauce was a bit watery which is a dead giveaway that it wouldn't be as spicy as it claims to be. It was still delicious, but the spice took a while to kick in, but it's nothing to write home about. It was like a kicked up Buffalo. Value: It's a sports bar, so the food won't be terrible expensive. I was there on Wednesday and wings were $1.00 each. Not bad at all considering how expensive I've see some. They even had $5.00 steaks this night, but I can only imagine them being a Salisbury steak or something. Lol. In conclusion, I had a blast here. The food was great, the people are awesome, I felt welcomed and it just felt like a good place to hang out! I look forward to returning and trying some more flavors!

Visited The Oak Barrel for dinner recently. When we arrived, it was quiet and empty, which was…read moreideal. When we were seated, our waitress brought us some cold water in glasses and gave us menus. I felt like trying some bourbon, so I requested Larceny. There were a lot of tasty looking options on the menu, but I ultimately settled on salmon. My wife requested cod, and my son requested the rib dinner. The ambience of the place was nice. The waitress was friendly and there was a car show outside, which was cool. It didn't take long for our food to be cooked. My fish was hot off the grill, had a wonderful crispy finish, and was cooked to my specification. The salmon was delicious, as were the mashed potatoes it was served on. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and delicious as well. I was craving more. Everyone enjoyed their meals and with great service, we agreed that this could be a place we visit when we're in the area. Great stuff!

I went to this location with coworkers for our Employee Appreciation Dinner and I had the wings…read more. I really did like them. They're delicious. Also, there is a slight "kick" but definitely bearable. The calamari was good as well. We sat on the patio and regretfully, I didn't go inside (too full) but overall, I'm willing to visit again as I stay relatively close.

Winking Lizard is a chain in the Ohio area. We had a late lunch/early dinner at the one in…read moreIndependence. It's located at the top of this curvy road surrounded by a number of hotels. When you enter, you line up and then get seated by a host. Our waitress was nice and kept refilling our drinks. The food there was really good. This is what we ordered and shared between the two of us: -- Onion Ring Basket (our "app") -- Black Bean Burger with Fries -- Large Veggie Pizza My husband and I had read an article from one of the Ohio tourist brochures we picked up at a travel plaza about "Cleveland Pizza." So we figured why not give it a try at the Winking Lizard. It's was really good. My husband even said he liked it better than Chicago-style. We would definitely come back again.

Was hungry on way home from a Cavs game and we knew the Lizard would be upon, so we stopped in…read more Service was quick. The kitchen was still open - thank you, universe! I ordered the hot honey peach wings and the sauce was the perfect blend of sweet and heat. Their ranch dressing is amazing Clean bathrooms. Tons of TVs.

The food was just okay. Nothing to really write home about. The bartender was friendly and the…read morefood came quick.

It's a good bar. No fuss, unless you're fancy. Looking to watch sports and grab a drink? This is…read moreyour spot.