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.

This bar has been around some 90 years and is nostalgic inside. I stopped on a Thursday and the…read morebartender said Thursdays are slow. I wish this bar was in my neighborhood. Bartender was very warm and friendly. Prices are very reasonable I had the patty melt which I is a 1/2lb sirloin patty of fresh, never frozen meat and a bag of chips.

It smells like an old bar. A stool seat is missing…read more Not much on tap. The neighborhood "friendly" pub. My group has been patronizing this iconic bar for 30 years. Wednesday night is $1.00 taco night. Good location. Easy parking.

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.

This is more a bar then restaurant. Yes they have some tables, but not a lot…read more I cannot rate food since we have never been able to get a table to try.

Found this little bar and grill traveling around for work. Stopped a couple times on the way home…read more Sounds crazy but got a hot dog today and it was fantastic! Mac and cheese was killer! Burgers look great but wasn't that hungry, however the hot dog and side of Mac were huge. Bartenders are great and check back often. The "usuals" that seem to get flack from other posts are great. Go to Applebee's if you don't want a real experience with some hard working folks having a good time! Def be back for the burger!

The food was great and service was fast too. My boyfriend is a Vegan and was really happy with his…read morefood.

I wanted to like this place I really did but I think people hyped it up so much that I set my…read moreexpectations too high. This place gets very busy depending on when you go so it gets a little too tight for comfort. I kind of felt like people were eating on top of me when we were seated eating dinner with a group of friends. Service is decent but if you want to go for drinks, it's probably best to just go to the bar for faster service. We ordered a couple of dishes to share and try. I ordered the Banh Bao and the presentation is there until you open up the bao. I was very disappointed to see more fat to actual meat ratio in my dish. It was also a little bland so I got a little more disappointed that we paid so much for bland food. I think the only thing we did like was the fried calamari because I would have never thought to dip it in sweet chili sauce.

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.

From the staff to the food, it was amazing! In town for a concert so it was nice to feel so…read morewelcomed. Definitely will be back if I'm ever in this area again!

I arrived on a bike night there. Was asked on the patio if i wanted a drink. Told the waitress sure…read moreI'll have one but I'm going to go in and eat. She seemed upset by me saying that. So i went in sat at the bar and asked the bartender what the best thing to eat was. She said the burgers. So then i asked if they were made fresh or frozen. She said fresh. So i ordered a burger. The burger was just ok. Didn't seem like a fresh made burger. So i had the burger and 1 beer. And asked for the bill. When it came it was $26.00 for a beer and a burger. Way way overpriced for what it was.

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.

Had the nachos they were over salty and cold. Service was just OK. It's inside the casino and fun…read moreto people watch while dining

First time here with my elderly parents and found it tucked behind all the machines and betting…read more Dad's fish sandwich was monstrous. All portions are. Nice surprise menu of bar food and cold beverages. Be forewarned that restroom facilities require you exit out to the casino. Not fun for mobility challenged folks.