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

The wings smell AMAZING! Can't wait to try them tomorrow (Mon & Tues wing specials)!! Tonight will be the Bo-Man's Bacon Cheeseburger UPDATE: The burger was bomb, but the seasoning was unnecessary and took away from the awesomeness of a truly tasty burger. Tonight is chicken wing deal night and i must say that I approve! Dear lizard: I'm moving in. Sincerely, Joe read more

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Walked in and sat down on at 8:15 on a saturday night. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap with pfred's preferred fries and lizard kiwi limeade. My bf ordered the deluxe pizza. Everything was good. Atmosphere was really cool-- tv's to watch the colts and patriots game and classic rock music playing overhead. read more

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My friend recommended this place and said it was pretty good! I will say, they had the best dessert I've had in a LONG time! Their Oreo Pie was amazing! Along with that, the appetizers were also fantastic! We ordered the pretzel sticks (which were huge and came with delicious mustard) and the deep friend pickles. Both appetizers were great and made me so excited for my meal, which was steak. However, that's where the Winking Lizard Tavern fell short. I ordered the steak medium and it dod come out medium, however it was incredibly dry with absolutely no seasoning. I am willing to try the place again though, I just know now that steak is not their forte! read more

Great food and drinks at very reasonable prices. Excellent, fast service. Only 10 min. walk from Browns stadium and Rock hall of fame. Nice outdoor seating. Really good dining option for guests of Marriott Westin hotel. read more

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

I don't write bad reviews often, so this is an example of a pretty rough experience. The hostess was rude when we approached, not giving us a timeline for when seating occurs, stating "honey it could be 4 minutes or 45 minutes, just wait outside". This was my second time interacting with her and the first time wasn't much more pleasant. We were sat, and ordered quickly. Two salads and a 5 pack of boneless wings. Then the rest of the tables around us were sat. Then everyone else's food came out first. Not just a few but like all of them, checks and all. The waitress came to tel us the kitchen was backed up several times, which clearly wasn't the case. Approximately 1 hour and 4 minutes after being seated did our food come out, including the wrong wings. We sent them back because at this point, we want what we ordered. They came out and weren't even warm. The waitress apologized a few more times, told us the manager would be over to talk with us. That never happened. She brought the check and we paid the full amount and tipped her still. But it was an overall pretty big let down for a salad and 5 boneless wings. They had plenty of staff so that wasn't the issue. There clearly was some stuff messy here. I definitely won't be back in dining room at this location. read more

The Manager made me take my 4 year old toddler out in the hallway of the building the restaurant is in for her to eat the pasta we brought for her because "outside food is not allowed in the restaurant". Are you kidding me? It's not like we ordered a pizza for delivery. And it's not like my daughter is 12. She's 4 and you parents out there know that when you're in the butter pasta only phase of toddlerhood... you do butter pasta! And they don't have pasta on the menu or we would have ordered it. This is after ordering a bottle of wine thinking we were going to stay to enjoy dinner. After the manager watched me out in the hallway feeding my daughter and not reverse his ridiculous decision, we decided to pack up and go somewhere else for dinner. read more

Took a ride to Cleveland on my day off and we t to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Afterwards it was recommended to leave our car and just walk up the streetfor a quick bite to eat. Our server was a really cool lady named Pearl W!! She recommended other places in the city to see the next time we are in town. Pearl W. was verey attentive and funny our brief conversation before ordering. She came back occasionally if we needed anything. The arrangements of tables are spaced out with plastic Protection guards in place. Establishment was very clean. Bathrooms were clean. The menus were paper/ placemats. Its an American food selection. Prices were great for the portions you get, I was way off with my guessing the end price of 2 meals for dinner. I chose the Alaskan Pollack Sandwich w fries and our son had 5 Boneless chicken wings w Fire in the Hole sauce! ( He dipped it 2x and stopped eating it!) We are taking ot home to his Dad) He also ordered a Classic Hamburger w fries. The Fish pieces were HUGE, so much so I just ate the fish and left the bun! I couldn't close it or get it around my mouth! Plus the fries were hot, salty and perfectly done! I decided to just chose my sinful Carbs as an indulgence ! Nothing to drink for me except water. They serve Coke products. It was a nice change to do something different and the ride to Cleveland really isn't long as lond as you have good music and/or company! Thia will be a return spot for sure in the future! read more

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Just OK. As the only sit-down dining left inside of the Galleria, it benefits in winter as the spot people eat at that don't want to go outside. Always too loud to hear your dining partner speak if you sit inside - even at the bar when you are shoulder to shoulder. Service starts off great but they rarely come back to check on you, when not at the bar, and then each return visit if you need refills take a very long time. Sit at the bar. They bartenders will take care of you. The quality of the food is pretty average, leaning toward unimpressive. Recently I've had the burger, a wrap, some apps - nothing to write home about. What I love there is the beer! My current favorite is a Vedette White - served in it's own, custom glass. So go have a drink after work and skip as lunch. read more

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

Really neat place. Very good food and service. Better than BWW. Huge drink list. Would return again. read more

So due to this being my go-to bar and being friends with half the staff, I always thought it was unfair for me to leave a review, but you know what. I love this place. The servers are all super fun and full energy. I dont often sit at a table but when I do it's always fun, when my family joins me they all greet them as if they were their family and my family appreciates that. This is my Cheers. I regularly sit at the bar and the bartenders may as well be characters on a TV show While they are all amazing they each have their own personality, so some bartenders may be more up your alley than others. You want a lesson in beer or whiskey. They can give it to you. You want a suggestion. No hesitation. Within a minute conversation they can find the perfect choice for you. And with their extensive bottle list (they do a tour of beers which is epic. You should try it because the tour party in January is a blast) and they always have a couple dozen drafts on. It's pretty impression. Although all servers complain about being on their feet and working doubles, they all love the company. They have compassionate owners who even with so many location, know a lot of their employees names. I was in here after the tour party and it was great to see owners interacting with their staff as friends. Cory won my heart over super quickly. It began with amazing craft cocktails back when it was Winks and his charisma just never ended. But other bartenders who have been there a while Brandon, Jay, Katie are all good for a great conversation and a perfect drink or cold craft beer. Winking Lizard is known for their awesome wing sauces, not generic flavors like other wing chains. Theirs are creative and delicious. Although I lean towards the typical like spicy garlic. Actually switching it up for their more unique choices. When order wings I learned to order the salad ranch or blue cheese known to the servers as House ranch or blue cheese because it's so much thicker and I love it. Cory told me this secret years ago and I have thanked him ever since. This location has the Asian chicken wrap which is another go-to for me but not all locations carry it. But the real star of the show when it comes to food is the seasonal menus. Currently they are on the lent menu which has awesome lent choices and BEER CHEESE. Any time they have beer cheese I am happy and luckily it's on 2 or 3 of the seasonal menus. The fathers day menu comes in a couple months and it has an amazing steak and BlackBerry salad which I know sounds weird but it is something you could expect to order at a higher end place, praying someone in the company reads this and brings it back!! If you want a regular bar that will welcome you like you belong, memorize your favorites and take great care of you. This is the place. #bleedgreen read more

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I don't understand the concept of this place. loud music, tons of tv screens but no sound so you can't follow the sports action well. the food we ordered - fish and chips - was overcooked and dry. the fries were okay. the steak asparagus salad was disappointing with rare steak (I ordered medium well, only light pink) and ice cold asparagus that couldn't have been crispy grilled as stated in the menu. our server would ignore us for long periods of time. the one plus was the alcohol. the special whiskeys were great - that's the 2 stars. read more

We went the day after Christmas and it was pleasantly uncrowded. Our server Zoey was lovely and very helpful. The food is standard pub food, well prepared and served hot. Will go again. . read more

Awful service, beyond ridiculous wait, then they lost our reservation as we were sitting right outside, hostesses all had mad attitudes, not to mention the 50 minutes it takes to figure out where restaurant is for lack of signage. Complete waste of time do not go here if you have any sense. read more

I had the chicken melt and while it looked incredible it was far from that. The chicken was not cooked to my liking and it didn't seem like a quality product. The soup I had on the other hand was great. Wedding soup is a favorite of mine and this one was really good! read more

Pearl was the only one working the patio, and she did a fantastic job! I was part of the trucking conference and I don't think they expected a crowd, but Pearl was top notch. She was quick to get my order, and my food arrived with fresh salad and hot chicken. I ordered the spinach salad, with blue cheese and fried chicken, along with a cold non-alcoholic beer. Great choice and recommend! read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - Spinach salad, adding fried chicken and blue cheese. Delicious choice! - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I absolutely loved this eatery. Of course, I ordered water and a cheese pizza. The water came with ice and a bendy straw, and it was served by an amazing staff member. I got up to use the lavatory, and I was pleased to see that it was very clean and tidy. If I could have one complaint, the music was a bit quiet for my tasting, but honestly, it did not taint my experience at all. 10/10 recommend. read more

My review is coming from a strictly drinking perspective. I came here on a whim while walking through Cleveland with the boyfriend. We were on our way to the rock and rock hall of fame, and came across this place. We wanted a few beers so we decided to check it out. The inside was decorated in a rock and roll/ sports theme. We arrived around 3 on a Sunday evening and there were only a few other people there. Their draft list was pretty awesome... First of all, it was electronic. The screens informed you of the beers they have on tap, where the brewery is located, what alcohol percentage it is, what type of beer it is, how much a glass is as well as a sample and what type of glass the beer comes in. Pretty informative for a draft list. The electronic draft lists also displayed what people checked in on untapped... So when I checked in my beer on the app, my picture came up on the screen- pretty awesome! The bartender was extremely helpful in helping me decide what I wanted to drink. I was looking for a triple IPA and he convinced me to try founder's devil dancer... It was awesome. My boyfriend was Ecstatic because they had southern tier's Phin and Matt's American ale. After that I had the Great Lakes spacewalker... Another awesome beer. My boyfriend had southern tiers live. Overall, we had a great experience. Great service and great beers! read more

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It was a fun place to go to in the old location. They moved to a new building and lost their charm. Food is cheap and so is the service. Hostess was a glorified Walmart greeter. The manager was just as useless when asked if the Westin hotel was accessible inside. The Westin recommends this place yet they don't know where the Westin is! Old place was lively, the new place is dull and boring. Sorry Winking Lizard, need to get back to basics if you plan on making the rent in the new location. read more

Very very large drink selection. A lot of different craft beer selection, many cocktails and even meads. Locally owned and operated. A lot of televisions for all events. Large menu overall, too many options to take pictures of! read more

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I am usually nervous ordering chicken parm sandwhiches at resteraunts because they come so saucy n messy. But this was pretty much perfect. Perfect amount of sauce good bun and the size of the chicken was spot on for me, fries were cold by the time i opened my food but still yummy! Im not from around here and it might be new spot for them, so not sure why they do not have a full menu. I would have loved to try the pickles but Ill be back in Clevland sometime and defineltly going back. Front counter friendly and appeared to like being there. read more

Do not bother. Can never get in. Staff are rude. Drinks at the bar take forever. It's almost like they want you to leave. Used to love this place. After trying multiple times, I give up. read more

Typically a great place for Lunch & Dinner. (Working downtown) Reasonable inner-inner city prices as well. Typically a great staff as well. I can't remember if I even had a bad server there. Highly recommend that you check when their busy hours are online before you go. It can be hit or miss with Dine-In customers since this location is in more of an office area downtown & less competition. Large varieties to choose from including beer, meals, desserts, Cleveland pride t-shirts and more. PLENTY of Televisions for the sports junkies and the seasonal outside patio/bar {{with "Dine-In" tables}} area is super nice compared to the old Galleria. read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - BBQ Pork Sandwich. Sweet, Smokey, Crispy & good bread. Normally a gr8 choice but I suppose gettin ToGo 1Hr b4 they close is my own fault - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

While staying at the Hampton Inn down the street, I came in here for dinner one evening. I had the French Onion Soup and the Cobb Salad. The French Onion Soup was to salty. The salad was not bad, but the vegetables did not feel as fresh as they could be. I also had a pint of one of the many local IPAs they carry, then had a sampler of five other Ohio/regional IPAs. The Ales were all excellent - I enjoyed them very much! I sat at the bar and watched some of the Cleveland Indians vs. Detroit Tigers game. Lots of large flat panel HD TVs permeate the place. Service was good. I'd come back here again - maybe try the wings next time. The place closes at 9:00 pm during the week. read more

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Winking Lizard is the best place to go in town if you want to browse a menu of over 100 beers, both bottles and on tap. The food selection is great as well and everything is tasty. I'm a fan of the jerk chicken sandwich and their boneless wings! It's strange to have two locations within a mile of each other, but this location started as a Wink's and specialized in Ohio beer and bourbons. It transitioned into a normal Winking Lizard tavern a few years ago. The location up the street is right next to Progressive Field. This place is hopping during the workweek lunch hours between 11 and 1. I used to work across the street and came here once a week for some suds and a burger. Having this place in the business district is a huge plus to the area. Service is always great! read more

Love the food and atmosphere. The burgers were delicious and a great price on Thursday. For being here the first time I would recommend eating everything with the bbq sauce even the popcorn. Honestly it was super tasty, good vibes and great selection. Would definitely come here again! read more

Stopped here for lunch while visiting Cleveland and really enjoyed the Mesa Chop Chicken Salad! The restaurant was open for indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is pretty big and has lots of options! Fun restaurant! read more

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Great place. Sports bar environment with plenty of TVs. Staff is friendly attentive and the food was extremely tasty. Star was wonderful read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I was staying at a hotel nearby and needed some food and drinks on a cold winter a night. I walked over there and the restaurant had just closed. I was very surprised that they closed at 9 PM for bar food. read more

Great place for a snack and to catch a game. The chili was outstanding and the beer-cheese sauce bread was decadent. The staff was friendly, we wanted to watch the Packers vs. Lions on a Browns football Sunday. They accommodated us and changed the channel on a nice screen near us. read more

We asked to be seated on the empty patio with our service dog. A young gentleman at the hostess stand was ready to find a reason to turn us away. While it was fair that he asked to verify our dog's credentials, what wasn't acceptable is that he was insistent on wanting to know "what was the dog in service for??" That is none of his business and a violation of HIPPA law. We decided not to argue and just moved on. read more

I came across this place because it was one of the few places open after a winter storm hit the city. There was a moderate crowd there due to a volleyball tournament at the convention center. I had high hopes for this place and it looked promising. There were a bunch of tvs all over the place and would be really cool to watch sports. They have some cool food and drink specials Monday through Thursday. I decided to go with the salmon over the ribs. The salmon was ok, nothing to right home about. One thing that I look for with service, which was lacking her, is drink refills. My lemonade was never refilled here. I also had to get up and find my server and ask for the check after waiting about 15 minutes with no service. And even then no refill was given. I think that this place is worth another visit to see if my first visit was a fluke or is that a common theme there. read more

Winking Lizard Tavern - American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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

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

Simple chain restaurant, but unique food and good wings. Great friendly staff. Perfect place to start before heading to a game or the rock 'n' roll Hall of Fame read more

DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION. THE WORST BARTENDERS EVER. AND THE MANAGEMENT IS JUST AS BAD. If in their opinion you look like an undesirable person you will be asked for payment up front. They Profile based on their opinion. The Manager on duty is absolutely worthless, in today's world employees are hard to find so even the worst of them are cherished! read more

This place sucks. RUDE hostess & waitress, said they were full and seats, tables are empty open right in front of us. Unfortunately, I think it was a racist move, they were Black and we were white. BYE!! read more

Perfect low-key tavern lunch spot. Pretty extensive menu, prompt service... was a solid pit stop. Beware that lunch rush though, it got crazy right around 12:30. read more