“Good food and good vibe. The star of this restaurant was the smoked sausage. The brisket came in second, it was very good but a bit too fatty. The ribs were also very good. The pulled pork was a bit dry and didn’t pack much flavor, but it didn’t take away from the meal as a whole.Sides: the potato salad my have been the best I have ever had!! Mac and cheese was good.Pickles surprisingly amazing!!!The service was good, its a friendly small divey place with almost diner vibes.“
“Jazzy was so nice and helped me out today, we need more people working in the service industry like her! I was eating and she was attentive that I was taking food home and got me box for my food and condiment sauces so i can pack up and head back! Again, Thank you ?“
“Look at the hours. Friday and Saturday 11a.m. to 4! Today Friday went at 1230pm ! 1pm sold out. My advice get there b4 noon. Most importantly, it's finger licking delicious wow.So good, you will drool! You would say, aww I should've gotten a double ordered. Hope you will like it so much. Like I did. If you don't like it. I'll pay you out of my own pocket. Let's be very honest. Tell em the Deaf guy sent ya“
“My wife & I ate there for the first time, today. We both ordered the pork, rib, & brisket combo with a side of mac and cheese. Perfectly cooked meat, tender, moist, and full of classic smokey BBQ flavor. They had the best cornbread I’ve ever had from a restaurant. The potato salad was really good too.The staff were friendly and helpful.The atmosphere is a little rough. I was having second thoughts before heading inside. But then we sat in the parking lot and read some other reviews. Glad we decided not to judge a book by its cover, so to speak.We’ll definitely dine there again.“
“Mabel’s BBQ is the creation of Iron Chef Michael Symon who happens to be a Cleveland native. It’s a cute little restaurant that offers a straight forward menu of smoked meats and accompaniments. His smoked meats are original tasting, exclusive to Symon with a unique flavor!The beef brisket (fatty or lean) fatty option was decadent and melted in our mouths! The turkey breast had a subdued flavor but with a little bbq sauce it was good. At least he offers this for people who are on restricted diets!Pickles, German style slaw, hot peppers and fresh baked traditional rye slices were perfectly matched. The side order of broccoli slaw was a good way for us to cleanse our palettes between using the Aardvark sauce and the Cleveland sauces on our meats. We liked that they served everything family style which is an option vs separate trays.The Apple pie they offer is from the top local bakery and was excellent with a cobbler style top. We asked for ala mode and that ice cream was top drawer too. One of the best we’ve had!Iron Chef Michael Symon did the research, homework and created a masterpiece of a restaurant! We really enjoyed our meal and will return. Next time we are each ordering a 1/2 pound of fatty and a 1/2 pound of lean brisket vs only the 1/2 pound! It’s that good! Turkey could have had a little more smoked flavor so I’ll pass on that.Mary our server was very attentive. We were in the outdoor dining area which was enjoyable and fun watching people go by.“
“The place was clean and neat. I'm not familiar with area but it appeared to be okay. The gentleman were courteous and professional. Now the food was great, I order the polishboy combo. The crunch on thr chicken was damn good along with sauce and fries. Really enjoyed the chicken, with and without sauce. The polishboy....the BEST! I traveled a ways to visit this place just off reviews and glad I did, cause I will return. I can't wait to try the other menu items.Vegetarian options: Collard greens(vegetarian)were very good but a bit too spicy for me.“
“This place use to be called the Cliffton Luncheon wayyy back when, and it was awesome then with mini jukeboxes at each table with old school feel. Now Landmark Smokehouse! Walking in you immediately feel under dressed! The view Stunning with modern lighting, Beautiful bar and Kitchen right in view! The table settings are eye pleasing and Stylish! Great views all the way around of the Cliffton/ Detroit rd intersection. I was very surprised at the updated look! And was in Awww! Now to the Food! OMG! The first time re-visting we had Breakfast, it was so good..I forgot to take pictures! Delicious Delicious Delicious! Very good portions for the money! Didn't wait long at all and the plating very eye pleasing, love the Stylish bowls. The Staff very attentive super nice and knows the menu! So good I went back for my Birthday for lunch this November 11. The pictures are in this time! I had the BLT Hubby had Sokehouse Brisket sandwiches. And OMG I can't say I've ever had one so good! It had Smojed Bacon, Ham & Turkey with Lettuce, Tomatoes. Best I ever had for real and Stacked high! I was only able to eat half! I had a side of the Mac n Cheese..OMG! Hubby's Brisket???? What can't u say, It's Smkehouse meats! Melted in your mouth Good! We both loved it, as I had to taste it for next time! I found nothing negative from the decor to the food and service! Triple A+ for me and can't wait to go back. they also have an outside Patio! Pricing is mid $$ and fair well worth it! What a Gem! And it's Connected to The Twist night Club!Vegetarian options: Didn't try any this time but did see healthy options that looked just as delicious as what I had.Parking: Parking lot is small but plenty of parking off street.Kid-friendliness: The kids we seen were very happy and they do have a menu for them!Wheelchair accessibility: Doors have good space for wheelchairs, and they have pull away chairs at tables to accommodate.“
“Such a great BBQ joint! My husband and I were visiting Cleveland and stopped by here on our way out of town. I’m so glad we did. It was quick and friendly service while also having delicious food. The meat was tender and juicy - even without the sauce. The sauce was the right amount of sweet and savory and the baked beans had a delicious smokey taste. The potato salad was creamy without being overly mashed and still had chunks of soft potato, full of flavor.All in all - everything was just right! Wish we lived in town to make it a regular stop.“
“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...“
“Look, I know this is going to sound crazy, but—So, this restaurant has the best egg rolls. It’s not even close. I mean, in the world. My egg roll consumption immediately increased from 1 to 100 (per year) after my first taste They’re crave-able. Order-on-their-own-able.But don’t.Order them alone.Because the rest of their menu is crazy good. Served hot and fresh and flavorful in all the best ways. Oh, yeah, they also have the best sweet and sour sauce. Also in the world. Freshly made in-house and noticeably less cloying as even the best of the rest.They know what they’re doing here. Trust them. Be grateful for their presence as I am. <3Also their fried rice is the best.“
“First time coming to this establishment and I got pizza and beer. The pizza was very good and worth the value of the price. The beer menu is a good size and has many options. The service was very good for how busy the restaurant was. The place has a great atmosphere for a night out in Gordon Square!“
“One of our new favorite KBBQ spots. Was hard to find at first, as it is inside this plaza with no markings on the outside. Inside there is an Asian market on the first floor and then you go up the stairs to the restaurant.Got both entrees and the BBQ and loved both!“
“The Philly cheesesteak is always delicious, their gyro uses fresh ingredients, and the chicken gyro hits hard. They have good chicken wings too. I've been going to Captain's for over 15 years and they always get my order right. Great food and service for the price.“
“A very good value - two of us ate a sit-down "meat and potatoes" meal for less than $15 each.It's a bar on one side, a restaurant on the other. Several basic dinners for around $10, with the seafood items running up into the $30 range.Atmosphere feels like a "Mom and Pop" sort of place - comfortable and relaxed. The owner was on the floor, checking on things and bussing tables.Overall, thumbs up. Nothing fancy, great value.Parking: There is a parking lot behind the building.“
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“We had Old Carolina cater our wedding this last Saturday (2.24.24) at Lake Affect Studios in Cleveland, OH and we cannot thank the staff enough. We opted for a buffet option which worked out so well. We are still getting compliments on how delicious the food was. When we were thinking about food for our wedding, I knew I wanted a barbecue buffet! Once we saw they were on the preferred list of vendors for Lake Affect Studios it was a no brainer and we went with them as our first choice. We used to love eating at Old Carolina when they had a restaurant in Mentor, OH. Kelsey was so helpful in answering all of my questions leading up to wedding day, and assisting with the set up the day before. They did an amazing job keeping everyone fed and the staff was friendly and efficient. They let us take home left over food and we were able to enjoy the barbecue even after our big day. Thank you so much for helping make our wedding the perfect day! - Rachel & Pete“
“I decided to order the famous Parmesan Crusted Lamb Chops that everyone has been raving about on TikTok. I also decided to grab a side of the Smokehouse Mac and Cheese. Even with me ordering it to-go, the food was still super fresh and it was all tasty! The portion sizes were also perfect for sharing if you aren’t able to eat it all alone. I definitely will be back again soon.“
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“Very good experience. The burger and fries were awesome. One thing I will note is that they add an extra 3% to all credit card payments. This is not the problem. The issue I have here is that the waitress did not inform me before she totaled my bill. I was paying in cash so this didn't apply to me. The waitress happily corrected it, but it all could have been avoided earlier.“
“Perfectly local! Who knew that tucked between a wine bar and a hip eatery was Tommy's Place, a neighborhood bar in the middle of downtown Rocky River. Tommy's is quiet, full of regulars, not to mention the smell of popcorn and skeeball are enough to make you want to come back. Sit at the bar or on the front porch, either way stop in, play some keno and stay awhile. Will definitely be back.“
“Haven't been in this restaurant before. The the people are wonderful. It's definitely a busy place. My family takes up a lot of space. Our server, Alyssa, very sorry if I have your name wrong, she was absolutely on top of everything. Organized the 3 tables we put together, never skipped a beat.The food is absolutely fantastic!Thank you for bringing your A Game. I/we appreciate you and your coworkers! I highly recommend this specific LongHorns.Vegetarian options: Their salads are wonderful and a complete meal. They do have a section of the menu specifically for vegan/vegetarian.. I appreciate this option too.Dietary restrictions: This is available, but I didn't look closely at the time.Parking: There's a lot of parking available. There's a pickup area, handicap was close to the door.Kid-friendliness: We didn't have children with us, but there's a section of the menu specifically for children.Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking straight in front of the entrance with the accessibility for wheelchairs.“
“This place is the BEST EVER!!! We have strayed and tryed pizza in different area places just to check them out ... but we always HAVE to come back to GEPPETTO'S NORTH OLMSTED!!!! They are truly the best and work incredibly well with customer service and work to satisfy any order you are trying to make!!! JUST THE BEST!!!“
“Food was outstanding and big portions! Go there hungry and leave full, with food to take home. We ordered the 3 meat platter brisket, pulled pork and the turkey! All 3 were juicy & very tasty also the corn bread is good as well. The Brunswick Stew is to die for! Real hearty and filling with an outstanding flavor. Kudos to the chef and food planner!“