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    Winking Lizard Tavern

    3.5 (135 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    WINKING LIZARD TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Good for kids

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    Buffalo Chicken Wrap with Steak fries.
    Basil D.

    This is a decent local chain with good food but lousy service. Lousy! To be fair, I ordered take out. I called my order in and they said it would be about 20 minutes. Fair enough. As it happened, I got there exactly 20 minutes later. It wasn't ready. Ok, you have to give them some leeway! Another 10-15 minutes passed and still no order. They told me they were just waiting on the appetizer which was a Southwestern "egg roll." I waited 10 whole additional minutes for a mediocre egg roll. Look, I get it, people fall behind. But when I get there after 20 minutes, as told, and then have to wait an additional 15 minutes, no thanks. For my meal, I ordered the Buffalo Chicken wrap sandwich with steak fries. It wasn't that bad. It was decent. Not exceptional but exactly what I expected, so kudos there. I ordered a burger for my friend and he ate it. So I assume it was satisfactory. Good or just decent service would have been a 4/5... which is very good. It's not going to win culinary awards. but good. Crappy service, 3/5 Oh, and the manager was pissed when I told him I wouldn't be back. He knew exactly why, but insisted on following me out the door! Seriously! I wasn't even rude. I just told him to do his own homework. Fact is, he knew EXACTLY why I wasn't coming back.

    Pfreds preferred pfries
    Azalea C.

    it's been a while but they are holding the name of winking lizard up to high esteem. Ask for the discount drink menu. It was quite surprising. It's a party in here. Was a busy night in restaurant but an absolute good time.

    Blue Shroom Burger and a side of steak fries
    David S.

    Decided to get a late dinner on a Wednesday night. Arrived at 8:30 and it was slow but all the staff were ready to serve as they completed their side work. My wife and I ordered burgers. I had the Blue Shroom Burger that was good. It had melted blue cheese and bacon and grilled mushrooms and a side of steak fries. Lots of TVs to watch games and it wasn't too loud being a late Wednesday. Served quick and the bartender was pleasant and relatively attentive.

    Clam Bake 2024
    Donna W.

    My friend and I went for the clam bake. It was my first time at a Winking Lizard. It will not be my last. We both got the clam bake with lobster tails. It was FANTASTIC!! $40.00 are you kidding me. In today's world, that is a deal. It started with New England clam chowder. It was excellent. Then we got the clams, also excellent. Then the lobster tails (X2) came out with the potato, I chose the sweet potato, an ear of corn and cheesy garlic bread. It was so much food I took home the corn & bread. This honestly was the best bake I've ever had. Our server was Larry. He was very nice and attentive. The manager, Joe then came out and chatted with us. Overall a great experience, dinner, wine, etc. All I can say is what a treat! We will be back next year. Thank you Winking Lizard Avon.

    BBQ sauce
    Joel Jz Z.

    This local dive bar is just the thing we were looking for in the clevland area. Service, from Larry, our waiter was awesome, and he made sure we had everything we needed at a time. Pricing was very affordable and nice size portions. Interior atmosphere and one side was a bar area, and the other side of the live iguana was a quieter ambiance. I went with Honey Thai wings, and my wife went with another spicy wing sauce. our friend went with Tennessee hot, and one went with the special fried ravioli. with an order of their St Louis BBQ ribs. Each was perfectly cooked, and they were some meaty wings and meaty ribs that fell off the bone and very tasty. Each sauce was very good and enjoyed trying the side of their homemade BBQ sauce. TVs everywhere and some games in a space for the kids (and me) with a nice full bar! Thanks, Larry, for making this our new favorite in Avon!

    Restaurant sign

    First time in this restaurant good atmosphere and location plenty of parking lots of plenty of television around big menu and drink menu I had the regular small pizza and Bavarian pretzel both were delicious

    Tim K.

    Went here On the recommendation of a relative. Actually drove out of the way. The Winking Lizard has a cute name but there is really nothing remarkable the place except the inflated prices. We had a rathe large party and we're promptly seated. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The menu consists of most what you would expect, wings, burgers and pizza. The food is average at best. Nothing to keep me coming back here or recommending that you do. It isn't bad but it is unremarkable. Order were filled correctly but nothing stood out. I ordered a burger and it was ok. Typical French fry side. If you want to say you've been here then stop in. Otherwise, give it some thought. There was nothing here for me that demanded a return visit.

    Free popcorn
    Rachel Macie H.

    Heyyyy there's this strange lizard that keeps winking at me from across the other side of the tavern I totally think she thinks I want her fly or something either way this other lizard in the tavern is really dishing out what's good in a not so lizard fly loving way! Coming here I didn't really know what to expect but what I found was some delicious eats and cold drinks as well as some free popcorn! Upon arrival there was a short wait for us which gave us some time to grab some popcorn which definitely helped hold us over for until we were seated you so know I was all for this as popcorn is one of my favorite things! Once seated we ordered some lizard freckles because why not who doesn't just love such a thing they were fried yummy with a dill pickle flavor that just went well with the ranch as well as their delicious bbq sauce for even more of a kick! Of the choices I went with the BBQ Burger as that's just what I was feeling and a right choice it was as the entire burger was super flavorful and just down right yummy even more so with a bit more of their delicious bbq sauce! The burger came with steak fries which were also good but what made them better was you guessed it dipping them in there delicious bbq sauce! Our food was super yummy and came out quickly our service was awesome and the whole vibe here was just chill for the given night just the way a lizard would like it! Overall yummy food a strange theme and some thirst quenching drinks I totally hope to get back here again at some point just to hangout with the lizards!

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    Eric J.

    Welcome back from pandemic. This place is a regular haunt for me. Looks like the bourbon and whiskey selection has grown exponentially. Which is more my style. Yes they still have a stellar beer selection. Today I ordered the baby back ribs. They where cooked to perfection. I like the fact that the sauce is light and you can add more. Which works for the left overs I can add some of my own favs. The young lady who waited on us was boring until we started joking and she played along. But her service was impeccable and she was very attentive.

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    Great wings. Bourbon pricing on point! Restaurant picks of Weller full proofs and for roses were great. Would definitely return

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    Always great for takeout, I got the Buffalo Chicken wrap with fries, the food has been consistent and it's cooked fast

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    Great atmosphere and great food! Prices like everywhere though are getting outrageous!

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    Wow better pie than I remembered $16 I think. Nice day drink outside
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    Always get the pub burgers. Great flavor.
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