Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Winking Lizard Tavern

    3.4 (329 reviews)
    Closed Closed

    Winking Lizard Tavern Photos

    Business Info

    WINKING LIZARD TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

    You might also consider

    More like Winking Lizard Tavern

    Recommended Reviews - Winking Lizard Tavern

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Window
    Sharaun F.

    This was my first time at this location. We were greeted immediately. The host was jovial and helpful. The patio was open for anyone wishing to dine outdoors. Our food was great. We had the loaded nachos, and the kids mini burgers and fries. Restrooms were decent, but needed cleaning. Our server was attentive and friendly.

    A chicken tender I ate

    This place was so good! The food was great and I loved the chicken tenders and Bavarian pretzel sticks the best. The staff were so nice and the atmosphere was great.

    Erin S.

    Pretty typical sports bar near a downtown area. Server was nice and attentive as was host who sat me (just me) at a six top . Although it was wings and personal pizza night, I went with the special menu put out for the month and ordered the turkey melt. For $12 how can you go wrong?! Sandwich was fine but lacked flavor. It came with a side of steak fries, which was good but they too needed seasoning. I asked for a side of ranch, which helped to a degree. It is a fine establishment and you can get a small bag of fresh popped popcorn upon entrance.

    Goldfinger wings
    Jacob M.

    Overall my experience at this Winking Lizard location was not a great one. The entrance to the place is a little hard to locate, I sat outside and observed multiple other patrons circle the outdoor seating looking for where to go. Once inside, the place was a little less than lively. Service was not a great experience initially, but once I was sat my server, Jennifer, was attentive and friendly. Their drink menu that pulls up from their QR code at the tables isn't an accurate presentation of what they have. They offer any dirty soda of "your choice," but had to get it with Sprite. Not the end of the world, but still not great. Food overall was decent. The Goldfinger wings were delightful, cooked well. The sauce was tangy. The burger left a lot to be desired. Not a ton of flavor. I got a slice of the cookies and crème pie to go, and that was good. Maybe it was just a slow night, but this location of the Winking Lizard can be skipped if you ask me.

    Cajun chicken wrap
    Rodney W.

    I've been visiting Winking Lizard for many years. Since this new location opened, I've dined here more regulararly because of its proximity to my work. The location has a good amount of light coming in through the windows and it is attached to a large office building. Upon arrival, we've consistenly been seated immediately at lunch time. I usually request a wrap or a sandwich with soup. On a recent occasion, I went with the tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwich. The sandwich also included bacon and tomato. Not long after, the food was delivered. My grilled cheese sandwich was excellent. The soup was also very good. I made my lunch disappear quickly. So good! They have reasonably priced lunch specials.

    Kenneth W.

    Fun sports bar that I don't have in my area but great location for when I'm in Cleveland. Good food, prices reasonable and great staff.

    Pat B.

    We came in for happy hour, sat at the bar and ordered a beer and wine. Service was very slow. By the time we could get the bar tenders attention to order a second drink happy hour ended...by one minute and we were not given the happy hour price. Not our fault...she just wasn't paying attention. We ordered food and, again, it took quite a long time to arrive. While we waited we listened to the bar tender cuss at and berate the servers she was working with. Not a positive representation of the restaurant. We ordered a Nashville Hot sandwich and pretzels. Both were very tasty.

    Fire in the hole wings.
    Joe R.

    The fire in the hole wings were very spicy but also delicious. The fried pickles are some of the best we have had in a very very long time. The Mrs said the southwest ranch wasn't good and her Cajun wrap needed salt. Staff was friendly but not very attentive. There was free popcorn that was a little stale. Beer was cold and drinks were good.

    Lizard freckles
    J R.

    Who doesn't love walking into a bar smelling popcorn? Popcorn is probably my husbands favorite snack food- movie theater to be exact.. this had good flavor but was stale. We were seated quickly, and waitress came quickly to take our drink order and back to get food too. The mango margarita was delicious!! Fried pickles were outstanding, the breading was light but stayed stuck to it the whole time, the pickles themselves were excellent; best fried pickles since i don't know when. I ordered the cajun chicken wrap, no maters and no green peppers. The chicken had good flavor, with a hint of a kick of heat; description said it would be rolled up in a tortilla with Southwestern Ranch. Well, i'm glad the ranch didn't come inside the tortilla like I thought it did, but that also made the wrap itself dry and lacking some flavor or salt. The SW ranch tasted of dry spices, like it had just been made and not allowed to rehydrate the dry spices- so it was a miss for me. Husband ordered stupid hot wings and a salad, never got the salad; loved the stupid hot wings gave him a good sweat which he loves and washed it down with a cold beer. Wouldn't avoid if back in the area again, but wouldn't be a first choice.

    Cheeseburger

    See all

    Photo of Jeff S.
    28
    92
    16

    3 years ago

    Good wings, lots of draft beer options. Ate here several nights due to the proximity to my hotel.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Great bbq. Great service. They really smoke the ribs which is a novel experience for me, a northeasterner. Would recommend.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Very good food, fine service. Good location downtown. Nice atmosphere. Will eat here next time I'm in Cleveland.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ken B.
    71
    34
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of B B.
    0
    7
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bill F.
    9
    162
    246

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cody S.
    61
    16
    13

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dan L.
    212
    21
    9

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C G.
    0
    2
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Great service & bartenders. Most have been around many years. Nice variety of healthy food. Good atmosphere for sports.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Thanks for good lunch food and great footage of the games! Good sports bar and great location in proximity to our hotel.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Todd A.
    12
    27
    3

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Matt W.
    0
    100
    10

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 9

    Ask the Community - Winking Lizard Tavern

    You might also consider

    Winking Lizard Tavern - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...