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    The Whiskey Bar & Grill

    4.6 (8 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Shannon S.

    The Whiskey Bar & Grill is the second location of the original Whiskey Bar in Coventry/Cleveland Heights. It has the same dark, moody vibes as the original but is about four times the size and offers a wider range of food options. The establishment is tucked away on the corner of East 2nd St and High St - away from the East 4th crowds. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was the impressive, U-shaped, solid copper (or some kind of thick metal) bar. I sat at the bar and enjoyed dinner and a glass of Jameson followed by a flight of whiskeys, selected for me by the bartender Cassie, who by the way was excellent all night long! The place started to fill up as the night went on, and there was live music to liven up the space. It was definitely a chill yet groovy vibe. Their whiskey selection is top-notch just like the original location, and the food is classic American cuisine. I had the salmon which came with a decent sized fillet with side of arugula salad and truffle mashed potatoes. Everything came out hot and was cooked well. For dessert, I tried the tiramisu, which was not too sweet and hit the spot to cap off the meal. Overall, this second location is a great addition to downtown and I'm really glad that there's another option to enjoy similar vibes and great whiskey as the original!

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    4.1
    (218 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    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.

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    3.0
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    0.3 mi

    Newer restaurant in downtown Cleveland with the goal to combine class with casual. I did enjoy the…read morevision to make a sports bar (many screens available in all corners) cozy and elegant. Food, drinks, and service was a disappointment and I hope it's only because the restaurant is new. FYI no phone numbers exist but they are on instagram. We were seated at 5pm and there were only around 4 other tables in the restaurant. It took us about 15 min to get a well drink and a cocktail that was listed on their menu (which only had 3 simple ingredients). I do think the cocktail menu should be improved because for the ambiance the restaurant is trying to attain, the cocktails lack depth. There was a huge lack of urgency by the staff as people slowly walked around and chatted with each other. The lobster roll was tiny for the price and I got shells mixed with it which was not a fun surprise. The actual lobster tasted good but the bun didn't appear grilled and the only ingredients besides the lobster was some celery if you got lucky in your bite cuz there wasn't much in the roll otherwise. Truffle fries were fine...tasted like normal fries with 1% truffle flavor. Wish there was more crisp. Enjoyed the portion of fries but barely wanted to eat them. The pasta was so incredibly bland. Thank goodness for the rosemary because that gave it some taste. It seemed like zero salt was added to the dish. Enjoyed the idea of the flavors of this dish, needs much improvement. Would I come back? Maybe if every place is packed during a game and it's my only option. Would be open to returning in a year if management is open to taking feedback and improving.

    After leaving a Cavs game, I was excited to try this new restaurant, but was greatly disappointed…read more Surprisingly it was empty right after the game which was OK but service felt rushed and she seem like she had an attitude that we even showed for our reservation. Which was a complete turn off from the experience we tried to continue, but we waited a while for our food, and had to keep asking for the server to come by for things that were missed or forgotten.

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    Vault

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    0.3 mi
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    What an awesome place! The Vault is in the basement of the Metropolitan at the 9 Hotel above, a…read morebuilding that used to be a bank. The lounge is huge, with unique vibes in different rooms behind the various old vault doors still inside. They've highlighted the history here, with cozy lighting and plenty of little nooks and crannies to enjoy with your party. The main area is the bar. The whole place has a 1920s speakeasy vibe; the night we visited a wedding party was fully leaned into this in period attire making it extra fun. They have an okay beer list, it's more about the cocktails. Our bartender was helpful and friendly, despite a growing number of people getting complicated drinks. If you like a unique place to enjoy a nightcap, this is a must-visit in downtown Cleveland.

    Vault is always a good choice for catching up with friends. Currently they have been having little…read moreevents called girl dinners that you can grab tickets to online, I've attended two so far and it's a really cute laid back night out with the girls. A drink sponsored by a liquor company is usually included for the event along with a buffet style finger foods. They also have different vendors there in all the vaults offering unique experiences like permanent jewelry, hair, tinsel, and feathers, coloring contest, and this time they had a vault set up with just dance. Every time I attend a girl dinner it just keeps getting better. The staff is always amazing and welcoming.

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