30 Best Bar & Grill in Cleveland

“What a great place to catch up and coming bands - FANTASTIC staff and really really exceptional bar food (believe it or not the house made Hummus is out of control good, and Brussels Sprouts? Who knew ...) Great bartenders in both rooms, great music and food, what more can you ask for? Is this Cleveland?? ?Can't wait to come back....“

“Everything is great but sucked that I had to go back inside after leaving from picking up a take out order because they forgot sour cream. The lady said the quesadilla doesn’t come with it but I said it was on the menu. She went back and got a little blob of it but literally held it from me saying “I’m going to have to confirm that the menu says that or else I’m going to have to charge you.” Like cool story I guess I look like a liar. After they pulled the menu on their phones and said “I guess it does say that on the menu” I got my little blob. Y’all would have charged for this?“

“My friends and I have been on a year-long smash burger tour of Northern Ohio, and doinks burger joint is hands down my personal favorite. The og is my go-to, but I'm more of a traditional burger guy. I've tried all of them, and they are all fantastic, but nothing to me beats the og with a side of pickle salad. Even though it's almost an hour from my house, I stop in at least twice a month.“

“Great food, friendly bartenders and the beautiful fireplace naturally becomes a great place to chat while you enjoy a terrific drink. Bartenders can make anything!! I was totally impressed by their knowledge and they provided great drink recommendations to a few guests in my party and their recommendations were very appealing to the eyes! Pretty drinks that were delicious were very appreciated by all of my female friends. Great vibes. Chill spot. I recommend.“

“As much as I like going out to new, hyped hotspots, I also love cozy, relaxed & casual dive bar vibes. Hoopples definitely hits the mark. Warm, friendly atmosphere, personable staff, solid drink selection, a simple menu with classic feel-good comfort food, darts & machine bowling, and local decor honoring Cleveland sports, motorcycle culture, and other local interests. Street parking is available. The establishment is also much bigger inside than it looks from the outside, with a good amount of seating inside and out on the patio. Hoopples has a mix of the after-work crowd winding down after a long day, locals having a good time to eat, drink, enjoy each other's company, and watch a sports game. I came on a weekday night, and while it was buzzing with energy, it wasn't too crowded, which was nice. Overall, if you're looking to have a casual, super laidback hangout spot, I would definitely recommend Hoopples!“

“I miss Benny's... But Lucky's got me emotional it felt like I was back home in ?? only thing missing was the playa/ Beach and the heat the food was delicious we got the buffalo wrap ,messy fries,wings, potato skins... Then the bathroom smells pretty and it's kept clean even the security ppl are nice and I love they have themed nights also that all DRINKS are 50% ALL DAY...“

“Delicious spot -- the Polish Girl sandwich was SO good -- gigantic. The fried potatoes were amazing. My son thought the fatty brisket was too rich for him, so maybe kids would do better with lean. My other son devoured his ribs. I enjoyed the baked beans too. Great service - very fun place. Highly recommend.“

“Frank and Amy (or Emily I honestly forgot her name) took in our group of 10 today in a great, professional manner. The wings I got were AWESOME! My group was visiting from out of state and we came bc they were close to the church we attended. I would love to come back if I ever come back to OH.“

“apathetic female bartenders when apparently only wait on regulars. after being walked past 4 or 5 times I finally got the attention of one and placed my order. when it was ready the order was tossed on to the bar I front of me. terrible service Thursday 11/3/22 542pm to 611“

“Food was delicious. I had the spinach dip and the philly cheese steak. The beer was cold and they had a lot of local options. I sat at the bar and the bartenders were very personable and attentive. I was there for the solar eclipse and made several friends at the bar with my extra eclipse glasses. Would definitely recommend visiting here.“

“This was our first experience with ordering from here. Fresh ! Fresh ! Buffalo chicken wraps, 1 with crumble, 1 with ranch and 1 with blue cheese dressing. All came with fries. Fries were good, plenty of ketchup and napkins. Food was hot, wraps were grilled and huge, vegetables inside fresh, chicken was crispy dressing was good. Loved this wrap! Next time I would skip the fries and only order wrap. Too much food. Lol. I also ordered Caesar wrap to try grilled chicken. Not my fav, but if it had shaved parm, and some tomato slices it would be great. Romaine was crunchy and chicken was hot. Just a little plain. Overall I'll say great first experience! New good place to get take out !“

“I really don't want to leave a five star review for Skinnys, why you ask, because I don't want everyone else coming in to ruin what is likely one of the best places to get a frosty mug and a decent burger with great people. so yeah don't come here. I don't want you to ruin a good thing! lol“

“Ordered the “big guy”. They are known for 4th best burger in town. Well…. I’m thinking how, the 1/3 patty was not seasoned, special sauce was not as tangy and left the burger pretty plain.Thumbs up on the fresh cut fries, add malt vinegar and they pop with flavor. Would recommend as they are a dive in bar and have a great selection of spirits.“

“Bartender/Server, although she was extremely busy at lunch, she was personable,kind and always smiling. Everything we ordered was perfect. Burgers are best in town. Salad fresh and yummy dressing and tuna melt was so delicious. Quality and prices are excellent. A must in Cleveland“

“I could not recommend a better place for real people real good food real good times and the something about it that can't quite be in words where if you find yourself there Pat will make you feel like family. I had to get married there so I did.“

“Phenomenal fish fry...and don't need to experience it just during Lent! The grouper sandwich and batter dipped filet is available all the time. And with tater tots and slaw, it doesn't get much better! Hoppin' busy Friday night.“

“if you in the city I suggest you stop by have fun hip local club atmosphere clean Good vibez the bartender's the owner the cook security DJs are amazing comfortable safe atmosphere @krimzlayproductionz @krimzlayproductionz2 @azulesociallounge IG“

“Good vibes speak for itself. The drinks are great, the music , overall environment is a vibe. Adults, no kids, close to freeway .. my favorite is catfish nuggets.. service is bomb. Ask foe Ms Dee. Hostess with the most.. lights in your drinks with a “

“We love Spotted Dog food. Always had great service. Tonight the ball was dropped. Took 20 mins to be acknowledge to get a drink(maybe 8 at the bar). Never mind the big sigh and eye roll as we sat down AND still wasn't told Hi. 1 hour for food. okay Its a Friday night we understand. Our fries were soggy a cold. chicken tenders cold. wings cold. It def was sitting up there waiting a while to be brought out. We said something she said it was our fault for going outside for 5 mins. We know the difference between food sitting for awhile before being served. Extremely disappointed. We will be back but maybe when someone else is working.“

“This was such an awesome venue to watch our favorite band Grunge DNA. The food was spot on, definitely delicious! The atmosphere was off the hook awesome, the energy was epic. And our waitress was very attentive to all of her tables making sure everyone was happy. Thank you for such a great experience! One of the best Grunge DNA shows!!! Will definitely be back again!!!Cindy Gregor“

“Characters has been around for a long time and for good reason! It is solid American bar food at an exceptional price point. On Wednesdays they have a 6 oz sirloin steak for $5.99! If that isn't motivation enough to get you down there, let me tell you about their wings. They are pretty damn good! The wing night isn't as good of a deal as it once was. I believe they are $1 a wing.“

“Best spot in Cleveland, hands down.My friends and I were in town to visit Ray's Bike Park and we stayed in Ohio City. B and G Tavern became our "go to" for every night after riding. Relaxed place with good choices in music and plenty of pool tables! The owners are amazing and super friendly! They get into the party spirit all while maintaining professional control over their establishment. Cheap drinks, good vibes, and the best citrus pepper wings I've ever had!Can't wait to visit again in February of 2024!“

“Solid place for beer and cider, friendly and quick staff also. Limited seating but if you find a spot it's a great place to watch the Browns game! Tons of TVs and not to rowdy. The food here is typical American and good for beer. Parking is tricky because you have to pay unless you find free street parking.“

“Jukebox is HANDS DOWN the absolute best bar in Cleveland. I’m here a couple times of week and the food is delectable and the drinks are spectacular. However, what separates jukebox from all other bars is their dedication to hospitality. Everyone who works there is a joy and a pleasure to be around. Love you guys < 3“

“I called to place an order, and you have to pay then. I was given an estimated time for pickup. It was a few minutes later, which was fine considering they'd the game on. The food was hot and fresh. The fish was the best I've had in Cleveland for awhile.Parking: They have a parking lot and are located on the corner with a lot of street parking available.“

“Stopped by for a Taco pop up with Puentes Tacos and enjoyed some drinks on Gino's beautiful patio. Seating was limited but they will be in full swing when the weather gets better. Bartenders were quick and friendly.Features: Huge beautiful patio with outside bar ?“

“Mike T runs a Fantastic Tavern. Great Food, Great Staff, Great Bands. My wife had a Patty Melt last night she said it was the Best she's had in a very long time and that is a go to for her!!! Love this place. An Absolute Gem of Old Brooklyn!!!“

“Got to send a shout out to Gen's 176 and their food! The food execution is surprisingly exceptional. Good ole home cooking. Much is made from scratch. Great hand-pressed burgers and daily specials! Their homemade perogies might be the best in town which is saying something in Cleveland!“

“My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by the warmth and friendliness of this local bar and grill. We stopped in midday for a quick bite and Maria the hostess, bartender, waitress, chief cook and bottle washer, welcomed us like long lost family. My wife and I shared a fish dinner which was served hot right from the fryer and the French fries were hand cut. The menu is limited, but Maria ran through their daily specials for the week and shared that she prepared a lot of the items from scratch. We were even gifted a large cabbage from regular customer who brought it in to see if it might be needed on the grill for St. Patty’s Day. We will be back to try out the specials.“