Brick & Barrel is an unassuming little brewery near downtown Cleveland and the river. It's near a…read morebunch of other breweries so is easily added to any brewery crawl. Our visited ended up being one of our favorites thanks to a silly group of friends, and the super friendly and patient bartender Sarah who made sure we had a great time. The brewery is nearby a cool old raising bridge, which is present in their logo. They have a bunch of core styles to choose from. The decor leans heavily into local kitsch, which gives it a casual and colorful vibe. Prices are super reasonable with $9 flights. The beer quality was great as well. A highlight (or nightmare) for us was the fact they had the infamous Malort to try, we all had our first shots and hated every minute! We visited during a weekday, but I can easily see this being a fun and happening weekend night brewery. I'd love to visit again.

Brick and Barrel is conveniently located near downtown. Parking is easy on the street. They have a…read moregood beer selection and the bar area is comfortable. They offer outdoor seating as well. We visited on a Saturday afternoon and they were busy. The server behind the bar was very friendly and helpful.

I visited the W Sports Bar in September 2025 to watch the U.S. Open Women's Tennis final match. It…read morewas a packed afternoon but I managed to find a seat. My friend Mike later joined me to hangout. Vibrant and lively sports bar showing women's and men's sport games on several TV's. I gave a 3-star rating because I was disappointed that upon my arrival, the only TV in the main area playing the women's tennis final match at the U.S. Open did not have the volume playing. The volume was on full blast over a speaker for a men's football match. Showing men's sports was fine with me but as a women's sports bar, they could have at least tried to get sound for the women's tennis final match. I asked a waiter about putting the tennis match volume on the main speaker so that we can hear the match but she said that the other TV's are the only ones that play sound. FOOD -- There is lots to choose from appetizers, sandwiches, salads, pizzas, and flatbreads. I ordered the pepperoni flatbread which tasted delicious. It was small and cost $15 which is a bit high. TV's -- There are about 8 TV's stationed throughout the bar. I sat at a small table at the entrance and watched the Women's U.S. Open tennis match from the 1 TV that was showing the match. I was excited to watch the match but there was no sound. The only sound playing was for a football game going on. This was surprising because the bar is a women's sports bar so one would expect women's sports to be highlighted on the sound system. LOCATION -- On Detroit Ave. next to the Welleon apartments. SERVICE -- Good and standard. I was greeted upon walking into the bar and then a waiter came to my table to hand me a menu. If you don't drink alcohol like myself, you can still have fun here by watching sports and ordering some food. I may be back if I know that I can watch a women's sports game here and actually hear the game. Hopefully they have fixed their TV sound issue. **** GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 22/250 total reviews in 2026 - 863 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 13 April 2026

Built in the former Banter location in the Detroit-Shoreway, The W Sports Bar seeks to celebrate…read morewomen's sports! While they will focus on airing women's sports on their TVs, you can expect to see Cleveland sports sharing screen time. After all, women's sports fans also watch their local sports, regardless of gender identity. It'll be exciting to witness the community rallying around this new bar with great food, good drinks, and vibes to match! The staff are learning on the go and friendly. The food has great menu names and a good variety. The wings were well-dressed and you can even opt for all flats (+$3)! Fun fact: This is the first women's sports bar in Ohio.

On our third visit to Good Company we ended up getting a smash burger which we cut in half and…read moresplit because it was so large. Burger was perfectly cooked. Sandwich was good, but a little heavy on the lettuce. We also got the chicken skins with ranch, which of course are the best part of fried chicken. This dish was raped about by Michael Symon and Guy Fieri. We also got some french fries dusted and hot spices which we need more ranch dressing for. Very good, but we need to go later on dusting next time. We also got a brown sugar rice crispy treat which we got one to split and then we ended up getting a second one because it was so good. Cheers, the good company

We got to cross another "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" restaurant off our list: Good Company in…read moreCleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood! It's a cute little place right near the lake with white brick walls, a casual atmosphere, and phenomenal service. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and sat right away. Our waitress truly went above and beyond for us, making our visit feel extra special!! Everything is so fresh here--they even make their own pretzels and sandwich bread from scratch! We shared a Soft Pretzel served with house-made brown butter cream cheese which was absolutely delicious. For mains, I got the Cheese Steak Dip and my husband got the Surf & Turf. Highly recommend checking them out!

We love visiting Forest City. It is fun atmosphere for a family outing. The staff are very nice and…read moreaccommodating. You do need to make reservations because it can be busy and you have to park on the street. The portions of food are very big and you can't beat the waffle fries. They also have video games. You can choose traditional shuffleboard or table shuffleboard.

Tip: Try to avoid Tuesday-Thursday, as that's the shuffleboard league night. We've been on a Sunday…read morebefore, and that was not as busy. Their food is delish and made in house, especially the herniated disc sandwich! I was so surprised about it! I dreamt about their waffle fries.

Outstanding choice for dining in Cleveland. If you are looking for a quintessential Cleveland…read moreexperience, this is it. The Rowley Inn is located in a nice neighborhood (Tremont) across the street from the Christmas Story house. I had three meals there. The first, loaded pierogis, was the ultimate comfort dish. Pierogis with potato centers were covered in diced kielbasa, bacon (yes, bacon), and covered in cheddar cheese. Ahhhhh. The others at my table raved about the kielbasa and pierogi dish. They also liked the beer selection. How do you know you have a great find? You think about the meal long after it is consumed. Next meal- breakfast. I had the kielbasa and pierogi omelet. Need I say more? Finally, we came back a third time and I ordered the burger. No burger place (save Chuckbox in Tempe, AZ) can match the Rowley burger. The burger is actually seasoned and cooked to order. I had it medium rare. Sheer perfection. Typing this review makes me sad because I live far away from Cleveland. If you are in The Land, you must drop everything you are doing to get to the Rowley Inn. It is a 8 minute drive from downtown.

The 5 reviews are clearly from those who know no better and think this is fine dining. I know, its…read morea local fav and across the street (literally) from the famous and historic Christmas Story house, but that is the gimmick that draws many. They remodeled but I can't tell. The service is hit or miss and i got the miss! The food was awful. How the heck do u mess up wings? I asked if they were crispy and the server said Oh Absolutely! That crap came out with the damn skin moving. How gross is that! I reminded her I ordered garlic parmesan but where was it. Didn't even take a photo bc i didn't want to offend you folks who like food porn! The Loco Moski is about as disgusting as I never thought possible, seriously. The fried pickles were decent but nothing to order again... best part of my meal. . I sent the wings back and the exact nasty wings came out, just hot. Needless to say, i left them sitting there. Server never asked if they were better, even when she asked if i wanted a box and i said God no. No manager or Joe O came over to apologize so obviously people actually like them, I was odd person out. My drink was poorly made so I left that too. No one cared, so never again. Funny how the menu and signage states if it is made as said, no refunds or bill removal. They probably were losing money on bad sh!t. This place was on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins and DIVES bc of the massive bacon-wrapped tater tots. I didn't order them bc i value my heart and life but good luck to who tries them. BTW, there is zero ambiance... except look over your shoulder when walking to and from. NO WAY I will Ever return!!!!

The food was amazing...the last time I was there, that was a few years ago though...but Benny is a…read morevery great person, he's professional and the bar is clean all the way to the restrooms...great music, variety of genres...love this bar...it's walking distance close to ho mm e too....;)

Please do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant bar! Celebrated my mother's retirement…read moreparty at Benny's and I honestly couldn't think of a better place! First, literally the cleanest bar I've ever been to...like ever! Super CLEAN! Perfect space and atmosphere for our family and friends to eat, drink, relax and laugh. Highly recommend! If you're thinking of booking...BOOK BENNY'S!!! Literally had guests complimenting all night. We loved the place. The service is unmatched! The owner truly cares about your experience. A lifetime memory was made and I'm so glad it was at Benny's!

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!

Yelp Review #650…read more Ive been to Cleveland a bunch of times however this weekend was my first visit to the Clevelander. My wife and I were attending a Sunday afternoon Cleveland Cavs game and stopped here for a quick pint before the game. We arrived shortly after opening and were able to get a seat at the bar. Bartender quickly greeted us and was friendly. They have a fair amount of draft options. I had the Great Lakes Midwest IPA, and my wife had a Great Lakes Conway Irish Red. Bar got fairly busy before we left. A woman next to us ordered a burger which looked fantastic (no frozen premade patty), so I might have to get food during my next visit. This is a great pregame spot before a Cavs or Guardians game, or even if you are in the general vicinity.

Stopped for dinner and drinks before the hockey game. Right down the street from Rocket Arena…read more The lace had a warm neighborhood bar feel. Fair number of tables & booths. We sat at the bar and were greeted quickly. Took are drink order and brought menus. I had a beer on tap & my wife had a peach cider. She really liked it. We ordered food easily. She had boneless chicken wings, honey bourbon. Nice taste and a fairly big order. I got the Cleveland burger. It was cooked just right and packed flavor. The prices were good and it was all pretty quick and painless. Good times.

We loved our brief visit here, and the only negative I can say is we didn't have enough time to…read morestay and drink more beer! Next time, we must visit longer. Noble Beast is a great brewery in downtown Cleveland. This one felt more like warehouse breweries all over, but with its own urban jungle vibe of vines growing down from every skylight. Their beer is great quality, which is easy to see by all the awards they have displayed behind the bar akin to high school championship banners. The place was packed, but the bartenders were so nice, even chatting a while about the place. They have seating inside with picnic tables, small tables and chairs, and standing room around the bar and on the back small porch. Just based on our visit for one beer each, I look forward to returning sometime soon!

Cleveland seems to have a fair amount of local craft brewers. I was very happy with my meal, the…read moretasty beers and the service. The chicken sandwich was alright, and I enjoyed the signature Bohemian Pilsner and a nice hazy IPA. Low tables, hi-tops and bar seating aplenty. 10/10 would return!

The wings were good and lots of choices for sauces. The burger was ok but the bacon was…read moreundercooked. I asked for a smash burger and got a big burger instead. The fries were terrible. They're fresh made but were very oddly sweet. The onion rings are battered and ok. The potato skins are ok. Lots of cheese but not much bacon. The southwest egg rolls are ok a little spicy. The soda was more carbonation than syrup not much flavor. It's a casual bar atmosphere. The service was good.

We came in the other night for late night food and some pool! We ordered the boneless wings and…read morethey were TO DIE FOR! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. We got the buffalo ranch flavor which was delicious! A very mild kick but creamy! On a sign I saw they have .60 cent boneless wings on Thursday, so we will be back!