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.

It was a rainy evening when we arrived and they were closing in a couple hours. This place is…read moredefinitely a bar- but children are allowed, but it has bar atmosphere -being dark and loud. A waitress came to take her order, but she was not very friendly and then it took forever to get our food. We only got two entrées to share between the three of us because we wanted to try to see what the fuss was about at this place. What we ate was decent, but honestly nothing that stuck with us enough to say- COME HERE! We definitely didn't understand all the good reviews when our food finally came out. They didn't even come out together and our second plate was wrong when it finally arrived so it had to get redone. So the service really got to us especially since there were only 2 other tables being waited on and a couple stragglers sitting at the bar. Parking is street parking in a neighborhood! So it can be hard during the day but we lucked out that evening.

This place was definitely a unique experience and worth a try. I've always wanted to try actual…read moregumbo (not out of a soup can lol) and jambalaya (not out of a store bought pouch). I got the best of both worlds worth excellent tasting gumbo and jambalaya. I ordered the Pick 3 appetizers: chicken & andouille sausage gumbo, jambalaya, and "Who Dat?" Cheese Bites. The pick 3 appetizers was worth every penny. The cheese bites had a a bite for sure. The food was so good and filling I had leftovers. The waitress was amazing and kept the drinks flowing. She wished me a happy birthday and even brought me a birthday beignet with a candle in it. The parking can be a little tricky. Make sure you know when free parking is available in the area or else you're looking at $10. Also, I knew this in advance but there is an automatic 20% gratuity charge on parties 5 and up. The main restrooms are down the stairs and creatively decored.

We came to check it out based on the reviews. It took a bit of time for us to find parking. It…read moreseems like they offer free parking by the library. We tried a few beer tasters and I liked Ciderboys recommended by our waitress. It happened to be happy hour so we ordered sweet potato waffle fries, chicken & andouille gumbo, and Louisiana Cajon jambalaya off the happy hour menu. They were not the best I've had but they were still good. The portion size was decent, more than enough for both of us to share. The ambience was great. It got busy as the night went on. Our waitress was friendly and checked on us frequently. Overall, I had a good experience.

Note: Studio West 117 and therefore, Muze Gastropub, is closing in December 2025 and will no longer…read morebe in business. I hope a new LGBT+ space will be created in Cleveland, but will be managed better financially than Studio West was! I have been twice to Muze for their drag brunches in the past 3 years and am sad to hear that it is closing. I love drag shows and enjoyed Muze's food for the most part. Their service wasn't always the greatest. Here are some notes I have taken (but never got around to publishing on Yelp until now) on my experiences there and the food I ordered: Recent visit in August 2025: The Sunday drag brunch was a $5 cover charge that was added to our bill at the end. They were out of burgers and chorizo that day so I got a diner dish with a chocolate chip pancake and smoked sausage and scrambled eggs. I had a diet coke to sip on but it was flat. My bf had a hash scramble and a mimosa. My friend got us pub fries to share. They were smothered in gravy. I ate way too many of these and probably grew a pants size or two! Monica Lexin was the host/emcee and our drag performers were: Monica Lexin, Kellan, Bran Stroker, and Golden Jack. The crowd was too quiet and too cheap, sadly, but in comparison to my last time I visited 3 years ago, the staff is much better and less apathetic. I found my old, unpublished notes from my visit 3 years ago and here's some highlights. I know the place was busy for the show but it took forever for us to get waited on. Waters were hardly ever refilled and we had to wait 45 minutes for water. Overheard there is only one bartender and one chef, odd for a big drag show money maker! Once the show got going, service got way better. As for food, the fries were not as crunchy as they should be, tasted fine. The garlic aoili was stellar as a dipping sauce. I ordered and received a very yummy Cubano with fatty and salty pork belly. My brother got a breakfast pizza with a swirl of hollandaise and an above average cheese pull. The dough was deceptively hard to chew. I brought home my brother's leftover pizza and my Cubano which were tasty as leftovers and I was very full. Overall, this was a great vibe. Glad we have it in Cleveland. Not amazing service but good food and great vibes OVERALL; Sounds like I would have given it 3 to 3.5 stars three years ago. I'll go ahead and bump my total review to a 4 since there's obviously been some improvement.

Muze is an open concept pub with excellent food and immaculate vibes. Excellent vegan options on…read morethe menu at this inclusive and inviting space. The Funky Fungai Pizza was consumed rather quickly and now ranks pretty high on my list of good vegan pizza in greater Cleveland. Our server was also very attentive and helpful. Can't wait to return for karaoke or trivia (or drag bingo).

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!

Sat outside on a gorgeous night. So easy to place orders and help was easy to find. Food was…read moredelicious and location optimal. Highly recommend!

My best friend and I were looking for a restaurant nearby. We didn't want the basic pub and grub…read morefood. This place came up and really loved the menu selections. We dined in for dinner on a Saturday early evening. We ordered: -shishito peppers -bone marrow -beet salad -everything carrots Butcher and the Brewer is one of the best spots on East 4th. The atmosphere is lively without feeling chaotic, the service is consistently welcoming, and the food comes out packed with flavor. The house‑made beers are always worth trying, and the shareable plates make it easy to sample a little of everything. A great choice downtown whether you're grabbing drinks or settling in for a full meal.

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.

Enjoyed dinner here and had good service and great food!…read more Started off the meal with the hose made chips and dip-very good. Shared the ethnic plate and loved trying all the different flavors on the plate. Hubs favorite was the Hungarian style stuffed cabbage roll and I loved the pirogies! Friend enjoyed their burger and strawberry salad. Beer was good as well! Ambiance is an old school bar atmosphere!

Have been here a few times on the patio. Recommend for some casual drinks and apps/food with…read morefriends! Add this spot to your Cleveland summer patio list for sure

This place is an absolute must visit. I've travelled extensively and this spot has earned one of my…read moretop favorite places to eat. We had the arancini, root vegetable latkes, fried calamari and veal meatballs. The sauce for the meatballs was the kind of sauce you want more of to dip your bread into. The meatball was perfectly seasoned and tender. The star is the calamari. Do not let the idea of kimchi throw you off, it made the dish. My husband does not like kimchi and he polished off more of this than I did. Service was top notch both in service and conversation. And while the tavern is small, it just adds the right vibe.

My favorite find in Tremont!!!! Great outdoor patio and one of the most entertaining cocktail…read moremenus you'll ever see! The cocktails, especially considering that they are batched, were fantastic. Liminal garden was probably one of the most unique I've ever tasted, and my friends really enjoyed the berry jubilee and chase your peach. There's also a very impressive food menu, and my friends said the calamari was the best they've ever had! And if you're looking for a highly efficient and potent tipple- try a clarified milk shot. Service was prompt and pleasant. A true neighborhood gem!

Unexpected highlight of our stay! We kind of just tumbled in here blindly before a Guardians game…read morenot realizing how incredible it was going to be. If we had more time and/or return to Cleveland I would/will go back and order more thoughtfully! We split the Big Pig sandwich, side potato salad and a couple beers. Our waiter was awesome, atmosphere was electric. A++!!

Oooof, If you've ever had Texas BBQ, or well probably any other BBQ across America, I'd skip this…read moreone. I'm not sure how this place has decent reviews. The BBQ is terrible. If you actually want the best BBQ fly to Dallas and go to Terry Black's or Pecan Lodge. I wanted to try a hodgepodge of a bunch of different meats and items, and sadly all of them were flat out bad. Up first, a $13 Kentucky Old Fashioned. Oof, well it wasn't an Old Fashioned as much as it was a shot of bourbon. Better luck next time. I had never had Pierogi in my life so I wanted to try it. I got the one here for $12.50. Wooof. I won't be ordering that again. I got a side of $7.50 potato salad. At least it was eatable. For the main course, I had the $58 giant beef rib. This is typically my favorite item at any BBQ restaurant. Whoa, the one here was a greasy, fatty, messy waste of money. So disappointing. Sorry, this is the worst BBQ I've ever had, anywhere.

Brought our pup here last weekend. Love that they allow dogs inside! Service was great and the food…read morewas delicious. The pretzel with beer cheese and hot mustard was amazing. We also had the single smash burger and the fried chicken sandwich. The happy hour special for the single smash burger was great ($10 I believe) and the burger actually had a lot more going on than I thought it would (bacon, cheese?) Giving it a 4 rather than 5 because my husband didn't love the fried chicken sandwich and I thought there could have been a better beer selection.

Terrestrial Brewing is located off Detroit Ave in the Gordon Square neighborhood…read more This very dog friendly brewery is always fun and inviting. The spacious patio is rumored to be expanding as well the 2nd level of the brewery will eventually be an event space. Their kitchen has recently expanded beyond guest spots, such as La Plaza so I'll need to update my review as soon as possible. The brews and service has always been top notch and inviting, even on some of the busier times we have visited.