As a downtown resident, I usually order through Toast and walk over to pick up my food, but since it was Game 2, I decided to watch the game while eating at the bar. I arrived a few minutes before halftime and sat at the bar. It wasn't busy, maybe six people total. I initially sat near the end by a column and figured the bartender might not notice me right away, but as a former bartender myself, I assumed he'd eventually make his way around the bar to check on guests. That never happened. After a couple of people left, I moved closer to the front of the bar near the entrance. A few more minutes passed before the bartender finally approached me. I had already grabbed my own menu from behind the bar area by that point. When I ordered, he asked if the food was "to go," which honestly made me feel like my sitting there during the game was more of an inconvenience than business. I ordered food and a drink. By the time my food came out, my drink was already about three-quarters gone, which would have been the perfect opportunity to check back in or offer another round. The food runner brought out my meal, but the bartender never checked on me once. I would have gladly ordered additional drinks, but I was never asked. Basic hospitality and bar service 101: check on your guests and keep the interaction going. I ate my food without so much as another drink to help wash it down. I closed out and left; there wasn't even a "thanks for coming in" or "have a good night." I ended up going elsewhere afterward to watch the 4th quarter, having a few more drinks, and receiving significantly better service. As someone who used to bartend, this experience was frustrating because good bar service is not complicated. A bartender who stays engaged with guests will naturally sell more drinks, create a better atmosphere, and earn better tips. I still tipped 17% because I don't stiff people, but that below my usual 25%+. That level of service didn't even deserve what I left. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Buffalo Mac Cheese Melt - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Harry Buffalo is a good choice for downtown with TVs to watch games. We had the wings and a burger. Skip on the onion petals... they are not like the outback blooming onion! Service was good. They have a golden tea game there for kids to keep them busy. Wrap around bar if you are traveling solo. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Bar area Monday night - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We stopped in for a bite to eat and a few drinks. We were welcomed immediately upon entering and sat at the bar. The bar was clean, and the bartender was cool. I ordered a draft beer, which I received pretty quickly. Unfortunately, it did not taste right, so I asked for the bottled version instead. The bartender had no issue swapping them for me, which I appreciated. We ordered shareable apps, which were both good. I also ordered some Garlic Buffalo Parm wings, which were pretty tasty. All in all, it was a fun experience. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Onion Pedal Basket and Jalapeno Poppers - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Food was pretty decent. Prices were acceptable. Service was ok; nothing great, nothing to complain about. I got the pizza biscuits, she got the quesadilla w/chicken. The biscuits were really just ok, more biscuit than pizza. The dipping sauce was pretty good though. The quesadilla was pleasantly spicy, full & good size. It was really the better choice. We each had a beer, & it came to around $36 for two of us. Nice place to check out if you're in the area. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Pizza Biscuits. You get 4) of these for the price. They're decent... - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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First the service was great, quick and friendly. Food, the trio with chips was so good!! Tacos.... Well don't order beef, it is a pretty tasteless ground meat but in fairness I asked for the sauce on the side. Overall a price preformed with decent food! read more

A house chicken salad and a Great Lakes Christmas Ale makes for a perfect dinner on a Monday night. Ranch dressing and sweet bbq sauce make my salad pop. Service was fast and friendly. On a Monday night the place was quiet, I'm sure it's packed on weekends and game days. read more

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Better than expected in a crowded space for restaurants, nearby Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Progressive Field. Food (3.5/5): Nothing special here but it does not have to be. Stopped by on a Saturday night looking for a quality handheld. Our waitress recommended the Chopped Cheese and the Buffalo Chicken Wrap; I opted for the wrap. It was a little thin and the chicken was dry in spots, but it was not expecting the world's best wrap either. The Buffalo sauce was flavorful and there was chicken in every bite. I really liked the fries. They were shoestring like and had a crispy outside with a mashed potato texture inside. Service (4/5): Way better than I expected. We were given a 30 minute wait, but were seated within 5 minutes of putting our names on the list. Our waitress got us waters right away, took additional drink orders, and was back quickly for our food order. The food came out in about 15-20 minutes. She asked if we needed anything else and checked back a few times afterwards. Given how busy it was, I was impressed. Not the friendliest but very efficient. Price (4/5): We had seven people in our party and the bill came to just under $120 after tip. Granted, we didn't order any alcohol and two people shared a pizza. That said, for a downtown location, I thought the price was very reasonable. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Buffalo Chicken Wrap - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The Harry Buffalo is a quintessential sports bar with surprisingly good service. Granted it wasn't overly busy when we were there so I am sure that helps but the food and the service were surprisingly good for a sports bar. There are tons of TVs all around it seems like a little of everything is on at least until the Cavs, Guardians or Browns start playing and then that game takes over all the screens and the sound (as it should). The wings and the pizza biscuits were both really good. read more

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We came in on a Sunday night around 10 PM, and the vibe was so calm and relaxed--just what we needed. The ambiance felt like a chill, homey bar with really good music--not too loud, so you could actually have a conversation without shouting. We ordered the BYO pizza and the Super Hero burger with fries. The burger was so good I finished the entire thing--very generous portion. The pizza was also great! There was a slight delay because the first one got burned, but the staff was super communicative and kind about it, which we really appreciated. Service was amazing--our server was sweet, patient, and attentive. Everything was reasonably priced, especially for the quality and size of the meals. Great food, great vibes, great music. Definitely a spot I'd come back to! read more

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I'd give 0 stars if I could. Missing ALL of the sauces I ordered, no bacon or cheese on my fries and no napkins from a place that didn't have one customer inside. Husbands order (Buffalo Mac tacos) didn't match the description. Garlic parm was nothing but clarified butter read more

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Over all a pretty good experience. It's what you would expect from a bar near stadiums. Service is definitely dictated by how busy they are and what sporting event is going on. The ambiance fits this place. The food is typical for a sports bar. read more

I got a Mac and Cheese handheld, and it was phenomenal. The waitress was very kind and the ambiance in downtown Cleveland is awesome!

Visited Harry Buffalo with a co-worker recently. I saw on the menu that they offer a chopped cheese sandwich. I've been wanting to try chopped cheese for a long time and the day had finally arrived. My co-worker requested a bison burger with fries and I requested the chopped cheese with sweet potato fries and a coke. Our server was fast and friendly. A short while later, the food was delivered. The chopped cheese wat hot and very tasty. It had some spice to it, which was most likely jalapenos. I would have preferred it without the spice because the flavor and texture were excellent. Definitely a good sandwich. My co-worker really enjoyed his bison burger. Good food. Good service. We'll be back. read more

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I was in the area and wanted to try some wings, I waited until someone from the kitchen came to the front and said I could sit anywhere at the bar. I ordered the 8 piece bone in hot wings with fries, blue cheese, and a sweet tea. The tea was not sweet. I came back from the restroom and my food was already out, there was no blue cheese. The fries tasted crispy and fresh, it was dark but I could tell the wings were not hot wings as you can see. They were not drained of any grease and they seemed to be in some sort of dry rub that just clumped. I just ate everything as it was because I was so exhausted but I regret not saying anything because this was unacceptable. The ladies at the bar were friendly, they have games on the tvs going, music playing, bathroom needed some attention, food was super disappointing. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Hot Wings and Fries - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Pub burger and mac n cheese chicken handheld we're both great Quick easy bite to eat after the baseball game Staff / service was great read more

We went as a family for dinner on a weekend trip to Cleveland. We loved the burger, wings, fries, buffalos chicken dip, and the bacon pickle pizza was amazing! Very friendly and efficient server- everyone was nice! read more

Stopped in before a basketball game and the place was crowded, as you would expect. The service was phenomenal. We were never without a refill and the food was decent. Started with an order of curds and also tried the shrimp tacos and classic chicken sandwich. Overall a very good experience and I would go back if I find myself back in the area. read more

We came to eat here on Friday night the 13th our 1st night in town to watch the 49ers/Browns game. We also went back for a meal after the game ended on Sunday. Jen served us both times and did a good job. You can tell they're understaffed here which is no fault of the employees, having said that, Jen got our orders in in a timely manner both visits and checked on us multiple times too. The menu is basically bar food, wings, burgers, sandwiches. I got a burger the 1st night, and some wings the 2nd night. The burger was pretty good, wings as well. They have a ton of flavors for sauce & dry rub choices for the wings. read more

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Good service and good dry rub wings. I would recommend to anyone. Reza was my server, not only was she polite and professional she is absolutely amazing . Good atmosphere for a ballgame and walking distance to Rocket arena or Progressive Field. read more

Drinks were just okay, especially for the price. Service was good. Food came out nice and hot. I got the classic sandwich and literally ate all of it. We dined in on an early Saturday afternoon so it wasn't crazy busy thankfully. Will return read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - The Classic Sandwich - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Ambiance - not great, TVs turned up too loud for basketball with only a couple people in the room. Service - Awful, I don't remember the girls name, but she was clearly unconcerned with offering any suggestions when asked, droned out the normal information. I asked for something a little easier to eat having recently had dental surgery and she suggested a burger coated in doritos? What the hell. She rolled off afterwards, I waited about 30 minutes for my food (it was dead, mind you) then when it was ready she just sat it down in front of me and walked away. I hadn't paid for my food yet. I had cash in hand and tried to get her attention but she was preoccupied talking to some guy at the end of the bar. I flagged down another server who was very nice (younger guy, didn't get his name) and he quickly grabbed me a ticket and I paid for my food and let. I got back to the hotel, half a block, bit into the burger, and it's raw. The toppings were wrong. The bun is soaked in what I assume is juice from the raw meat, and it was tossed in the garbage. I've had a great time in this city, my first time here and everyone's been super nice, my last night and this was the worst experience I've had, do not recommend. read more

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The food was delicious, I got a BYO burger. The service was very quick, as in I didnt even have time to get angry at how long it was taking, and the vibe was good and I could hear myself talk even though it was packed. Beware, the men's stall doesn't have a lock, just like last year read more

Definitely a popular dive-type bar in the sports district of downtown CLE. Has a nice vibe. There are two rooms, each with a bar. Lots of space and lots of people. Food is better bar food and there are lots of choices, including GF. Garage doors open for summer air. On street parking. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Celebrating a little bit of Irish in me. Guinness is the only stock/ale kind served. Was good from tap. - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I have been to this location twice and omg the customer service is beyond AMAZING as well as the food. The first time I came here I had waiter by name of Jake and today I had waitress by name of Renee. They both were very hospitable. I love the Espresso martinis, the chopped cheese and the French onion soup, they are all great options. There are not too many restaurants that have good customer service but I must say the first time I came here which was during a game and they had a full house to this time when the place was empty. Food is always fresh and customer service is always excellent. I will continue to frequent this location when I am in the area. Great welcoming people and atmosphere. read more

The only reason this establishment can't get 5 stars, is because of the staff. I've had better service at my own house....... In other news, I entered this bar on a Wednesday night and wasn't greeted by anyone. I had to request for a table, request for a menu, request drinks, etc. I ordered a BBQ Swiss burger. The burger itself, is the best one I've had in the entire Cleveland city.. not going to lie. But the customer service here was really bad. The tip I left was minimal, and it was deserved. North I believe, is the name of the waitress that was on my receipt, and I was unimpressed. Sorry not sorry. Whoever the chef was that night, S/HE deserves the 5 stars. Because this establishment doesn't. Maybe on a game night there's better service? Not sure, but... at least you'd get good food here. read more

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Wait staff was kind & attentive. Wasn't crowded inside and the food was so good. The fries were crispy and big chunk of spicy chicken. Had a great time listening to the great music they were playing. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Motherclucker Sandwich - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Excited to see there was a Harry Buffalo just down the street from our hotel, we thought it would be the perfect place to watch Sunday football. Our experience was mediocre at best. The main guy bartending was nice but definitely became overwhelmed as time went on. When we arrived, we noticed a guy slumped over and pretty much passed out on the bar. We thought it was strange but didn't think too much of it. It only got stranger when the same guy who had been passed out at the bar was now the one bringing us our food. I had no clue what to make of this. He didn't even have any type of uniform on indicating he worked there, he was just walking around in his blue winter coat serving food. As for the food and drinks. I started off with a pop and it was clear that the lines had to be changed, as there was a weird taste and no fizz. I then moved onto water, which also had a terrible taste. My husband and I both got boneless wings, which were ok but overall kind of overcooked and my husband mentioned that they were super dark so the oil was probably not fresh. The positives were the tasty Bloody Mary I ordered and the Busch Lights. I really don't like posting such a negative review, especially because I wanted this place to be a place we went to several times during our 4 day stay in Cleveland but there were just too many negatives for us to think about going back. Hopefully next time we are in Cleveland we can try it again and have a better experience. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Bloody Mary - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Service on Browns game days is slow. It's fast for some, but slow for others. The bartenders on the right side of the restaurant actually are very fast. They should help their team on the left. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Wings and Fries - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Going to be one of my shorter review due to circumstances. I was supposed to meet a group of friends from work for a small holiday party at Harry Buffalo in the Gateway district; unfortunately due to the spike in COVID the party was cancelled and I did not see the email. When I got to Harry Buffalo I saw a couple of friends who let me know the party was cancelled, so I stayed for a short time to have a beer and a quick bite. Harry Buffalo is located across the street from the front of the Rocket Mortgage Field House, since no events were going on I found some street parking nearby. Walking in there are two separate rooms, the one on the left was closed; on the right was a bar and other seating. Decor is bare wood paneling and typical sports bar accessories, large glass windows all around give you a scenic view of the surrounding area. Service by the bartender was pleasant and timely. Overall the bar had a sparse crowd. I ordered a draft Guinness beer, for $6 a good sized pour. Since it was Taco Tuesday I ordered 2 shrimp and 1 fish tacos at $3 each. The food came out in a reasonable time. Both styles of Tacos were the same, small flour tortillas with the protein, Bang Bang sauce and shredded cheese. The fried fish was OK, while the shrimp were small but nicely fried and juicy. Overall I thought the food were a bit one-note in flavor and the portion size was small. Harry Buffalo was decent, but nothing especially noteworthy. Of course your experience could be quite different, I only tried one food item and there are plenty of other options. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - 2 shrimp 1 fish taco - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Lucas and Jennifer were amazing! I called needing to seat a large party at the last minute . They were all about it! They were ready when we arrived in short order. The service was prompt and attentive. The food rolled out of the kitchen with ease. Everyone was satisfied with their meals. Splitting up checks wasn't an ordeal. All of the things one could worry about when dining with a large group were not a factor. read more

Great place to go get a drink before the Cavaliers game. It was very busy but the service was great! The server even brought out a complimentary order of mozzarella sticks! Fun place to go watch sports with your friends. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Pregame before the Cavaliers game! - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The place is open on Monday which is saying something for downtown Cleveland where most places are closed Monday-Wednesday. It's a bar, dark and dingy. Service was neither good nor bad. The buffalo/bison chili was great. I ordered the bison burger which came on a crappy plastic basket, while trying to cut it (I had the lettuce "bun", have of the dish wound up in my lap so I didn't eat any of it. read more

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Came in town for a few days and went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!! Grabbed lunch after at this spot and so glad we did!! EJ was our waiter and he was amazing!! The food was bomb!! People at our table had the BBQ bacon burger, byo burger, the classic chicken sandwich, the chopped cheese and the pepperoni el fuego pizza!! Everyone was impressed!! I ate the Pepperoni el Fuego!! Yummy old world pepperoni and jalapeños with lots of cheese on a delicious crispy thick crust!! Check this place out y'all!! read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Pepperoni el Fuego pizza - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Friendly staff, but the food was average at best... Overcooked chicken tenders and my husband said the bathroom was gross... He he even talk to the bartender about it! read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Bob Burger... Fries uneventful - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Crispy waffles perfect size for picking up all the yummy goodies. Perfect balance with a little sweet. read more

Harry Buffalo - Cleveland - Chicken & Waffle Chicken Nachos - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

It was fine. Was something to eat. GF got the Mac n cheese melt. It wasn't good. Wasn't bad. Just ok. Tenders were kind of chewy. The fries were good! I got the 8 wings and fries. They barely had any meat on 'em though and left still hungry. We also ended up getting our food before the appetizer and ended up just getting it taken off our bill. We wouldn't go back. We were in the area for an event and it was packed and VERY loud. Despite how busy it was though our waiter was good and attentive. read more

They obviously don't clean their tap lines as the draft beer taste stale and if you think your gonna get .75 cent wings, well that's only if there is not a game in town. Game night they are $1.75 per wing. read more

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BEST RESTAURAN/BAR IN CLEVELAND ! I really enjoy the environment and I love the food! it's a great place to hang out with friends and family!! read more

Great food. Very busy however and it takes a while. It was worth it though. The fried cheese iz AMAZING!

We stayed in Cleveland for a few days, and were looking for a tasty burger joint near our hotel. The name made us chuckle and it was only a few blocks from our hotel, so we headed over to Harry Buffalo. The restaurant is located in a very hip area where lots of people are walking around, off to do and see interesting things. We were seated immediately when we walked in, and all of the staff were extremely nice and welcoming. This place has a great, fun atmosphere with upbeat music playing in the background and a few TVs for viewing various sports events. We ordered the boom boom shrimp for an appetizer and it came out within minutes. It was delicious!!! We both ordered burgers with fries and our food came out piping hot and......holy smokes. Those burgers were AMAZING. These guys have pretzel buns which always up the quality and taste of a burger, in my opinion. The ingredients were so fresh, the beef so perfectly cooked and juicy that it was like biting a piece of heaven. We left the restaurant content and at peace with the world. We will definitely come back here again when we are in Cleveland! read more