Came here on a Tuesday for dinner and was not disappointed. Food was excellent, drinks were on…read morepoint, and the service was very friendly. Only minor issue was how warm it was inside the restaurant. While it was very hot outside, the indoor temperature was pretty warm in the bar area. I'll be back for sure!

Great food, awesome selection of beers, great service from Connor. Chicken Paprikash and Cleveland…read moreburger special were done to perfection.

Fabulous as always! Gather is the perfect backdrop for date night, happy hour or girls night,…read moreinside or on the patio when the weather is seasonal. We sat on the front patio, ordered drinks, appetizers and dinner...it was hard to pass on dessert but our meals were fabulous and filling. The shrimp tostado was bold, grilled and mashed full of flavor, it was hard to believe it wasn't authentic. Next up, the olive tapenade was the perfect blend of salty and brine, especially on house made focaccia with oodles of butter! The cod dish with a one of my favorites, I order it often and well tonight I kept it consistent. The cod is cooked perfectly, it's firm, light and full of buttery lobster flavor, thanks to the lobster burblanc. The chicken pasta dish was also delicious, not too bold, but full of comforting flavor. Our server Nestor was friendly, quick, accommodating and full of helpful tips. We will be back again, the specials always sell out quickly, the menu is fresh and well the staff are pretty great too.

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"

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.

Appetizers were a 1 out of 5. The goat cheese sticks were good but lacked imagination using a…read moremarinara as a dipping sauce? The pork belly was an absolute disaster. It was executed like somebody who had no training on the cut. It had been fried so long there was zero tenderness and no fat remaining. The chew and like the driest beef jerky. The sauce wasn't bad but it was absolute shit on a plate. Even the pickled onions were done wrong. Main Dish 2 of 5 The meal didn't get better with the lamb shank which was absolutely drenched in raw garlic. While the meat fell off the bone, it was poorly executed in flavor unless less you planned to fight off a vampire later that evening . I wish I could say how the demiglasse tasted over the shank but all I could taste was garlic. Pulled three large spoonfuls out. Smash burger had zero flavor. Was supposed to have thousand island dressing and cooked onion which were non existent. Fries were not fresh cut since the day they were frozen, but said they were on the menu, were well seasoned. I've had the burger here before and it was great so they definitely changed it. Service - 2 of 5. never even noticed we barely touched our apps or dinner, said no to a box and just took it away(well it wasn't McDonald's so I ate the burger). Its hard to get better at something when your server doesn't take pride in the restaurant. May as well been TGIF Fridays. $150 later. Hope this was just a one off experience else it's going to be difficult to survive.

Went I went there with some friends recently, our menus were mismatched (some seemed more recent…read morethan others with different menu items listed). The tacos were really poorly filled. It was a tortilla with small bites of meat and the other condiments didn't even cover the tortilla. Even throwing some shredded lettuce on top would have made it look more appetizing. Some chairs / bar stools were wobbly. I hope this place isn't going downhill because service was very friendly and the menu is good with plenty of choices to make even bigger groups happy. The venue can also easily accommodate bigger groups and it's clean and parking is very convenient.

Stopped by West End Tavern in Lakewood for their Smoked Black Raspberry BBQ wings as part of…read moreCleveland Wing Week Special offering 6 wings for 7$ all week long! They gave me extra wings since they were on the smaller side that day and the bartender made me a pretty pink cocktail. I would love to come back to try their brunch! On street parallel parking available.

Love the new and improved West End!…read more $1 dogs during the local baseball games. Cheap, basic, and so good! 5 for $15 domestic bucket! New sliding windows to create a bright cheery vibes with a good summer breeze! Stop in and say hi to bartender Jamie! Reviewed the new improved menu and can't wait to try a pizza in my next visit!

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.

A charcuterie board and a drink on the menu for tonight? Definitely recommend Humble for just that,…read morethey have a handful of different options for meats, cheeses, etc.. Their pizza is also super yummy, namely their spinach and brie. Want some apps? I highly recommend the Spinach and Artichoke dip or Watermelon Stracciatella. The service is always 10/10 and they will NOT judge you for mispronouncing their array of cheeses (always a plus). I can't finish their review without mentioning their dining space, great ambiance and a beautiful outdoor patio. 5 stars for me ‍

On a nice night you can enjoy the weather sitting inside or out. We called ahead and they were kind…read moreenough to let us bring our dog to sit on the patio. They have a lot of wine options as well as snacks and pizza. The charcuterie board was a nice size to share. The service was fantastic and it was perfect for a nice night with friends.