Winking Lizard Tavern Menu

  • Appetizers
  • Platters
  • Pizza
  • Ribs
  • Salads
  • Party Sides

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  • Appetizers
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  • Pizza
  • Ribs
  • Salads
  • Party Sides

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  • Michelle P.

    3.5 stars On my visit to Cleveland, there really wasn't a whole lot of happening nightlife, but we decided to head to the winking lizard to watch the Virginia Tech/Alabama game. I didn't have high hopes for this chain, but the fact it had TVs and got the game, was good enough for me. we started at the bar as we waited for a table and i was completely overwhelmed with the beer choices... wow. I couldn't decide what i wanted cause everything looked so good. I eventually got an octoberfest, that ws GIGNATIC. And not ridiculously expensive... i love the midwest! When we got a table, we opted to start with some appetizers, since we would be there for the long haul. Jeff and I got the deep fried ravioli, which was good.. not fantastic but good. I got the taco salad for dinner, which was gigantic and full of chili and other yumminess. It was very good and very filling! I had a really hard time chosing because i wanted at least 1/3 of the menu. They have so many good looking things... bring a group and make sure to share! Our waitress was friendly and the service was prompt. They easily switched on the game for us and let us hang out and watch for as long as they wanted. Plus they didn't seem to mind little haf on the table! Overall i would say it was not the best food i've ever eaten, but definitely worth the cost :) If i'm ever looking to watch a game in cleveland, the winking lizard is where i will be

    (3)
  • Nick B.

    Amazing wings and sauces. Great beer selection. Cool atmosphere.

    (5)
  • Lee H O.

    I live in San Diego, so I don't get to Cleveland all that often. I found Winking Lizard a number of years back after I took a tour of the ballpark. I liked the food, it was lunchtime and I did not have drinks. The burger was excellent and the staff was great. If I get within a reasonable distance of Cleveland, I'm there!

    (4)
  • Mariah B.

    Food was decent but after calling ahead for a group of 50, you would think that A - they would have our tables ready when we got there and B - would have been more organized in order taking and food serving. They had about 30 of us in the small waiting area with small children and a crying baby and the remainder of our group waiting outside because their staff wasn't ready for us yet although we had called that morning to let them know we were coming and to make sure they could handle our group.

    (3)
  • Ava R.

    I was here for a private event, a rehearsal dinner, and I was so impressed by everything. The staff did an impeccable job of keeping the buffet clean, serving drinks, and making sure everyone had what they needed. I was amazed at how fluidly and quickly they did everything. They even set up a DVD for the bride and groom that the guests watched on the multiple flat screen TVs. The space that we had was perfect--it's a secluded, v-shaped section of the restaurant that easily accommodated between 40 and 50 people for a seated meal. If you wanted to dance or anything like that, you'd need more space or fewer guests. The food was hit or miss, with a huge, fresh salad, delicious bbq chicken and ribs, and thick, house cut fries. The mac and cheese was not good at all (but I'm a snob with that) and the buffalo wings were lackluster. The hosts of the party paid for open bar and everyone was enjoying the vast array of beer, wine and cocktail options. I tried 3 different cocktails and each was great. I will probably never come to Cleveland again, but if I do, I'll definitely be back here!

    (4)
  • Monica B.

    Really nothing you can say bad about the Winking Lizard! Great service, the hostess was super friendly, our waitress was extremely helpful. The employees seem to enjoy their jobs and put you first. Great atmosphere. Everyone in the group enjoyed their meal. I would give 5 stars but it does have average bar food. Nothing fantastic but nothing bad at all. Nachos have standard ballpark cheese on them. If you go, make sure you get something with BBQ sauce. They also have a 32oz Miller Lite for around $4, it was a great deal! I enjoyed the Winking Lizard.

    (4)
  • Scott P.

    Ran in to the Winking Lizard and grabbed a turkey sandwich to go... it was quite tasty... so I was a happy camper... after all, the turkey sandwich had applewood smoked bacon... can't go wrong there! However, I would come back and have a few beers and watch game... would not expect any major culinary event, so that's why I gave 3 stars...

    (3)
  • Michael C.

    Although the location is great in downtown Cleveland, the service on a game day has much to be desired. One half hour after arriving the order was finally taken. Additionally, the requested game was not put on a TV until after it had started and was requested a half dozen times. Aside from that the food was good.

    (2)
  • Joy T.

    Stopped in when I was traveling through town. Was a great little place for a few drinks and a quick bite to eat.... I have to say the funnel cake desert was my favorite with the margaritas a close second. Bartender was great about splitting tabs and quick with refills---My kind of place!

    (4)
  • Michael P.

    Great beer selection and really good wings!

    (4)
  • Douglas R.

    Lots of beer, lame food

    (3)
  • Bethany J.

    We came here after the Indians game, and we didn't have to wait for a table or decent service. I was pretty impressed. Our waitress was informative of specials and quickly got us a pitcher of beer. The food was pretty decent for bar food, and what we really appreciated was that as they were closing down the section we were seated in, they were still serving us drinks and telling us to take our time. It took us a while for 2 people to finish a pitcher. Anyhow, I think I would go back again after a game.

    (3)
  • Troy L.

    really nice TV set up. good beers. my 'hot' wings were more like medium and not very fresh (not timed up with other dishes a table that took longer. the garlic wings were pretty awesome. but something going on with the salt content in their wings, because i was thirsty for 2 days after eating there.

    (3)
  • Teenie K.

    nooooooooooooo thaaaaaankssssssss. if you want beer and that's all, you can come here on a certain night and do the thing that's similar to 10-cent wings. but then the food is disgusting... velveeta on your fries and such... why am i even writing this. as michael kors said on project runway, "the worst review is no review."

    (1)
  • Scott T.

    We went to this place on a Sunday night. Man, this is NOTHING going on in Cleveland. I know it was a Sunday but my God, I was waiting for Vampires to come out or something. Does anyway live in Cleveland?! Anyways, We went here by default becuase it was literally the only place open. The food was ok..your typical bar food: Burgers, Wraps, pizza etc. The wait staff was friendly and they had a decent amount of Flat Screens to watch the games. its more of a sports bar type atmosphere. The best thing about this place was their massive beer selection. They had over 100 beers in bottle and tap. If you are interested in trying different types of craft beer etc from around the US and the world this is the place to go. We had a great time and stayed until they closed (1130) woo-hoo. Being from Chicago the ghost town of Cleveland was a bit shocking. Again, I know it was Sunday but there was nothing going on Monday either...even after the game. Another great thing about this place was how cheap it was. There were 6 of us. We all ate and drank for 4 hours and our bill was $180..dirt cheap. Beer that would cost $8 in Chicago was $3.80. So Bottom line, if you want to hang out and have a burger and some good beer and watch the game check this place out.

    (3)
  • DL L.

    Very nice beer menu, the have Sierra Nevada Bigfoot on the menu...that is rare. Great place to meet before and after a game....decent bar food but nothing that stood out to me. GO & DRINK BEER!

    (3)
  • Jileen C.

    This place is what it is....fried food with live lizard as a gimmick. They have a fun 4 mile run in the summer that ends with a street party outside the restaurant.....but that's about it. Save your money. Better yet, go to Great Lakes Brewing Company. It's in the area and the beer and food is a bit better.

    (2)
  • Brandy B.

    The only good thing about this place was the garlic bread, Hef on tap and my salad. I was looking at their over sized menu for like 20 minutes before narrowing it down to baby-backs or the riblet dinner. I asked the waiter what he preferred and he said "I dunno, it's all touch and go, but the baby-backs are usually good". Hmmmmm...I went with the baby-backs. The only reason I didn't leave, was that it was like 30 degrees outside and effing snowing, my ears were cold and I had been in an airplane all day and had only consumed Bloody Mary's and delta airways biscoff cookies. Soo, baby-backs I go. after drinking my really good and much needed beer, my dinner arrived. The ribs had this SUPER HOT un-edible sauce on it that I could only assume was by accident. If you know me, I can eat hot sauce my the bucket-full and eat jalapenos like Altoids, so if I say it was "SO hot it was un-edible", I mean it. The waiter didn't apologize, just brought me another beer and walked away. After scraping the charred pepper-shit off my ribs, I lathered them in the house BBQ sauce located table-side, ate all my bread and my salad which was appetizing and got the aftertaste out, but the ribs were gross and the Cole slaw was "alright", Enough said. I probably wont go there again, unless I just want a cold beer.

    (2)
  • Erin P.

    Great if you're looking to earn the official ' I drank 200 different beers in this poor excuse for a bar" jacket. File it next to your Hard Rock Cafe embroidered bomber. Intolerable music, overly lit for tying one on. Walls covered in kitschy-antique looking beer signs and plaques like "be a sweetie and wipe the seatie" that make one want to go on a murderous rampage. Everything that is wrong with bars. Period. And 15 tv's all on one wall, just in case there were 15 different television programs you just had to leave your house and watch. If this place wins one more "Best Beer Selection" award, I'm killing that iguana.

    (1)
  • Adam M.

    decent beer selection (explains the 3.5 stars)...the rest about it was just okay...my dad and i returned here to watch the world series. decent poppers.

    (3)
  • Lei L.

    This place is your typical sports/local bar. The menu is very predictable with spinach artichoke dip being one of my favorite. Their ribs aren't bad either. Winking Lizard delivers what you are looking for, but nothing unique or really amazing either.

    (3)
  • Adam B.

    100+ brands of beer, above average food for a sports bar (they server 'til 11pm), atleast 50 or so TV's always with the big games on. Always starts getting packed about an hour and a half before Cavs games.

    (5)
  • Jason C.

    This is a popular regional chain. OK food. OK beer. It's OK. There are many more pubs in Cleveland where you can find better food, better beer (more selection) and a more authentic experience. For example: Academy Tavern on Larchmere. For example: The Little Bar & Grill downtown. Etc. If you want some wingz with the dudez, go here.

    (2)
  • Jason K.

    Your typical sports bar. They have a lot of tvs but I don't remember seeing any HDTV's. Fried food and some of it is decent. They have a lot of beer. Unusual beer is the special here and they are the main supplier of some of the lesser knowns. All of the Winking lizards are in interesting buildings as the d-town on is a corner building.

    (3)
  • Julia B.

    Very fun place to go with a group of friends to eat and get a few drinks. This bar is very popular in Cleveland. They have good specials during the week and the service is really fast in case your in a hurry!

    (4)
  • Rob W.

    So, I have found in general that I'm not a fan of the Winking Lizard "brand" but I am always generally pleasantly surprised by my visits. The food is great and service is generally very good. During a loud evening during this visit due to an Indians game, my girlfriend and I were shuffled around a bit from podium to podium while waiting for a table, but the wait was shorter than expected and this visit was exceptionally good. Our server Tonya delivered friendly and efficient service and the food was as tasty as usual (we split a delicious black bean burger with fries and a side of veggies) but after leaving I realized that I had left my bag with a fairly spendy tablet inside. I made a call to the Winking Lizard and was informed that they had my bag and it would be made available for me upon my arrival. I went back an hour or so later to retrieve my bag, and everything inside was present and accounted for. Although I might try to time my next visit differently, I will be back. I can't speak highly enough of the black bean burger and the excellent service (especially given the Lizard's ability to snag my bag and hang onto my bag and my valuables.)

    (5)
  • Patrick W.

    Overall: It's a higher priced local chain burger restaurant and bar. Burgers are very good and beer selection is excellent. Solid place, but not very differentiated from other local burger restaurants. Food & Drinks: 4 stars. They have about a dozen hamburger types, but they are fairly common combinations (BBQ/cheddar/bacon, swiss/mushroom/onions, etc). I had a classic burger, and it was cooked very well and tender. Beer selection is excellent. Service: 3 stars. The server did a basic level of service. The food and drinks came out reasonably fast. She was most social and pleasant when she brought the check and it was time for the tip. Prices: 3 stars. They have decent happy hour specials, but the regular prices are fairly high. Regular burger prices are $9-$10, but Thursday prices are $7. Happy hour draft beers are $1 off. Atmosphere: 3 stars. I attended prior to an Indians game. They have a live lizard, which is good for kids. Otherwise it's a basic casual restaurant setup.

    (3)
  • J R.

    Seems to have a regular 5: bar crowd mixed with out of Towners sent for a quick local bite from various hotels. Big menu, pretty standard choices you'd expect from a place called Winking Lizard...wings, quesadillas, wraps etc. nothing stood out yet nothing was bad. I really wanted a whacked out Hunter S. Thompson experience considering the name of the place but all I got was the John Taffert sports bar special.

    (2)
  • Nicole C.

    Only go when a man named Daryl is there. I repeat. Only go when he is there. Good luck having a server that knows what they are doing.

    (3)
  • Mary B.

    Decent place to eat prior to a Cavs basketball game. Complimentary popcorn while you wait. Recommend going early if going prior to a game. We had a party of 3 and arrived at 5:30 pm and did not get sat until 6:15 pm. Expect to wait a little longer for larger parties. They have no reservations or quote wait times. The service was prompt and food came quickly. Food was surprisingly yummy. I ordered the Mesa salad, a savory dressing with tortillas on top for a nice crunch. Corn, black beans and chicken made the salad pretty filing. Will go again.

    (3)
  • Shannon V.

    Should've stuck with the wings....got a "grilled"chicken Sandwhich (it was burnt) and a side of Mac n cheese (worst I ever had way over cooked). Might have to find a better place next time in Cleveland or stick to the wings. My husband got a burger he said it was great, that's why I left 3 stars.

    (3)
  • Toral V.

    This is a good place to go to watch a game in the downtown Cleveland area. Menu features classic bar/American food and drinks menu is pretty extensive. I split an order of the macaroni & cheese bites (macncheese fried... You really can't go wrong!) and a small pizza for myself. You could tell pizza dough was homemade and very fresh- I enjoyed a small cheese pizza. As for the other menu items, they all seemed good, but nothing out of the ordinary. Atmosphere is good for big groups and before or during games- although I would call or book ahead, as wait times can get long. I don't think I'll come back, only because I'm not a huge fan of bar food. If you're into this cuisine, I would recommend this place for the atmosphere and location.

    (3)
  • David Z.

    The food is disgusting. What a pathetic excuse for a restaurant. I've been there twice and each time was a disaster. Both times I arrived in town late and there was nothing else open that was within walking distance of the Westin. I think I would have been better off going to bed hungry. Now I'm sitting here wondering if I'm going to wake up in the middle of the night with food poisoning. Tonight I sat at the bar and ordered a lamb burger, medium rare. It came out cold and raw. I asked the bartender to send it back and he stared at me for a second and the look on his face was; really, the kitchen closes in five minutes and you want us to make you a new one? The second burger came out exactly the same way; raw. Sent that one back and asked for an order of chicken nachos instead. Worst nachos I've ever had covered in fountain cheese rather than real cheese. Bartender was more worried about washing glasses and stocking the cooler than taking care of his customers. The entire place was filthy in spite of the fact that everywhere I looked the wait staff seemed as if the customers were a distraction taking them away from their busywork filling salt and pepper shakers and wiping the crust off the ketchup bottles. I could go on and on but I'm tired and I want to go to bed. Stay away.

    (1)
  • Melissa D.

    Food gets 3.5 stars, but overall atmosphere and enjoyment bumps it up to a 4. The beer selection is probably the best in town. A number of things on tap that are constantly rotating and a huge bottle list. Chances are that if you're looking for a certain brew, they'll have it. Fun place, always different promotions - they gave out giant mugs one month when you ordered the Oktoberfest beer of the month, they participate in a beer run every year, some locations do a clam bake, they have a 100 beers club (try 100 different in a year and get a jacket and invite to a great party) The wing sauces are great, definitely what makes the wings stand out compared to other places in town. I do prefer my wings a little crispier on the outside, but they are always juicy and cooked to perfection on the inside. The white bread pizza is also addicting. Everything else on the menu is fairly standard bar food and sandwiches, nothing special but good versions of the classics. They also do a rotating specials menu based on the season (Oktoberfest, mardi gras, etc) that are fun to try. Service is a little hit or miss. My last visit, I had a really great, friendly server who offered beer suggestions based on our taste and was happy to sign my friend up for the 100 beers club despite it being a busy Cavs game night. But I've also had the complete opposite end of the spectrum when the wait staff has been unhelpful, inattentive, and even rude. Overall, a fun place for happy hour, game watching, wing night.

    (4)
  • George H.

    This is a good spot! Friendly staff and patrons. Yesterday when pregaming the baseball game the bar next door set on fire so all patrons were rushed out. Showed back up after the baseball game and the bar comp'd the tab due to being rushed out. Wings taste great too, will be back

    (5)
  • Kevin M.

    This was our final stop after the Indians/White Sox game. It was the only place of the three that had Yuenging on tap. All we ordered was the cheezy bacon fries and they hit the spot. It was a beautiful night to sit outside and drink one last celebratory beer before heading in for the night. If we return to Cleveland, we will be back.

    (4)
  • Regina S.

    As far as bar food goes, Winking Lizard has one of the better menus. There is a great variety and the quality of the food is better than you'd expect for a sports bar at a reasonable price. My favorite is the white pizza--I think it's better than some of the pizza joints around. The beer list is extensive--enjoy trying new drinks every time you go! And if you are an avid beer drinker, you should sign up for the world tour of beers so you can win lizard swag and go to the tour party at the end of the year. Be forewarned, the service can be a little slow at times and tables a little packed, especially on game days. Monday and Tuesday are wing nights, a pretty good deal for pretty good wings (but no doggy bags). Overall, a pretty solid choice for a pre-game dinner, small group dinner, or just catching up for drinks.

    (4)
  • Takako C.

    Arrived there right before lunch rush, food came out fast and tasty. We sat outside since we had our toddler there. Great beer selection, would like to go back again.

    (4)
  • Bob B.

    What more can you really ask for in a sports bar? Great beer selection and solid food. I enjoyed the ribs more than I thought. The wings are solid, not spectacular. Great atmosphere.

    (3)
  • Romero L.

    Had a blast good food and cheap drinks while in town to check out a yankee vs indians ballgame.

    (3)
  • Michele W.

    First of all they have a great beer list. Secondly, a great variety of wings to choose from. I felt like some portions of the wings were a bit hard cooked. But, they were still good. What makes the wings are there fantastic sauces.

    (3)
  • Tammy P.

    Excellent service we loved our waitress Erica Dewitt. Had to cheeseburger special and a delicious cocktail Lucy sexy lizard for two excellent.

    (5)
  • Darlene A.

    Went there for lunch yesterday. We ordered our food to-go beforehand. We were told it would take 15-20 minutes. No problem. We left about 15 minutes after the order was placed. Once we got there, we waited another 45 minutes! So much for our lunch hour! it wasn't like the restaurant was busy (we looked in the restaurant & bar area as we went to & from work). It is a good thing we just work across the street. Would we do carry-on from them again? I doubt it. I think this happened to me once before, a few years ago.... Food review - my friend's salad was lacking some of the ingredients listed in the description. And, my steak wrap was very dry. And, they screwed up my order.

    (2)
  • Tim B.

    Part of a self-directed Pub Crawl in Gateway District, the Winking Lizard was an awesome venue! Cool menu. Great beer selection. Tremendous bartender. Good music. A solid choice. Definitely on the pub crawl agenda for 2015!

    (4)
  • Devon L.

    Awesome beer selection - so many to choose from! They have decent bar food, tons of TVs - great spot to grab lunch before the Browns game this past Sunday. The place was PACKED - we arrived right when they opened at 11:00AM. Service was a little on the slow side, but understandably so considering every table in our section was filled. The restaurant is also HUGE. We had an order of the 6-Pepper dry rub wings which were good. The blue cheese and ranch dressings we ordered both good as well- they make them in-house or specifically for the Winking Lizard and come in the little sealed containers with the Winking Lizard logo. I had the buffalo chicken wrap with fries which was good too. I would return again for beers before an event or to watch sports.

    (4)
  • Andrew T.

    Food was mediocre and they charged extra for salsa, getting wings with different types of sauces and a swig of beer to taste. The staff was apologetic for the up charges and good but it didn't make up for the faults.

    (2)
  • Kelly W.

    Good beer selection, attentive and knowledgable bartender (Tunisia). Nice and laid back...not divey, but not uppity hipster either!

    (4)
  • William M.

    When you're hooked you're hooked! When you're wife thinks of the Lizard first when she doesn't want to cook you've found your home base! The beer of course is the big draw!!! The tour gives purpose to drinking beers from all over the world (as if one needs any). The jackets, the hoodies, the glass of the month, the other perks, it's an addiction! But who cares. Food is mostly okay, but there are a few really good selections such as Southwest Eggrolls, the chop salad, the burgers, and my friends tell me the wings are exceptional (I guess so, I don't like wings account of an emotionally scaring experience eating the wolds worst wings at Hooters many years ago). Oh, and the seasonal beer cheese dip and Irish pizza!!! The WL Conference Room ;-) is the site of many an impromptu "staff meeting" plus is it even possible to go to a Cavs or Indians game without a stop at the Lizard?!?!

    (5)
  • Morgan Traci A.

    Delicious food and great specials! I recommend you get the Oreo Dessert and share it. The only negative thing is people under 21 aren't allowed with out parental supervision after 5. I'm 20 but can pass for about 25 with the right hair and makeup so I don't often get caught unless I go with my younger looking friends.

    (5)
  • Tom L.

    Service a little slow but a nice waitress. Took long time to get first and second beer. Took long time to get a warm spinach and artichoke dip. Was good not very warm. Not planning a return visit

    (2)
  • Todd G.

    It's one of our "we don't want to cook and the kids need something fast" places...servers are great, food is pretty good. Have a live lizard to keep the kids occupied. Only issue is that it's a little loud, even on the dining side. Bar side is very loud...they turn the speakers wayyyy up. Patio season makes this place more of a go-to place for us. Great beer selection, seasonally they rotate a lot out. Restrooms are clean but be prepared for a wait on busy nights.

    (4)
  • Joshua R.

    My favorite bar food in cleveland. Great wings and sauces, and a phenomenal brew selection. Highly recommend the Garlic Cajun sauce.

    (5)
  • Bo S.

    Dependable neighbourhood sports bar. Above average food, great beer selection and lots of TVs. I've been upwards of ten times now (thanks to the Tour of Beers and NBA Playoffs) and it's a pretty consistent experience--you know what to expect and the quality of food/drink/service is the same each time. And to be honest, consistency and dependability is underrated these days.

    (4)
  • Denny C.

    Kind of a cross between sports bar and a dive bar. Service was good but seemed pretty drab on the interior. The beer list is over overwhelming, extensive list of bottles and drafts. The food left little to be desired.

    (2)
  • Kerri W.

    The restaurant on Coventry is great - good food, good service. But we went downtown expecting the same thing and we were very disappointed by the service. The food took very long, the servers barely came past our table even though it wasn't busy, and when the food eventually arrived we did not have cutlery or condiments (that took a while to come too). Don't bother going to the downtown restaurant.

    (2)
  • Kyle A.

    I had the western burger with friend. It was cooked exactly the way I like it. This is a pub style type restaurant. Very casual. The beer selection is unbelievable, literally dozens of beers from all over the world. Not a place I'll demand to go to the next time I'm in cleveland, but a good place to grab a bite to eat and a beer.

    (4)
  • Kristen W.

    I'm all around a total Winking Lizard fan. My only problem is that I wished I lived closer to one so I could join the beer club. We came here before going to an Indians game on a Tuesday. It worked out perfectly that Monday and Tuesday are wing nights, so we got in and out quickly for under $20! Also, the lizards name was CleOh, clever.

    (4)
  • Violeta V.

    They always mess up my to go order-like tonight, instead of ten pack traditional wings I got eight, and if you order a burger you will easily end up with cheesesteak sandwich. Make sure you check your order right in front of them! Food quality is average - wish those 8 wings I got tonight actually tasted like chicken. Not going back to this place any time soon.

    (1)
  • Priti K.

    We were staying at the Hyatt Regency for a wedding and stopped here to try out their wings BEFORE the reception because my friend had recommended it. Fun place. There was an Indians game that day, so the place was packed. I liked the atmosphere. We got three orders of wings to try out three different flavors. Thai, the Garlic, and Cajun. Descending order of quality. 3. Thai 2. Cajun 1. Garlic. Crispy wings, but the Thai and Cajun didn't quite do it for me. The only ones I enjoyed were the garlic ones. The sauce was on point. Best wings ever? Nope, but worth a try for a quick fun meal? Yeah. I cannot get over how cheap beer is in Ohio!

    (3)
  • Gamaliel S.

    Dropped in expecting a generic sports bar and found a cleveland sports bar with great service. We were seated and helped immediately. The waiter was confident with what he recommended which turned out to be pretty good.

    (4)
  • Chris S.

    I was in town for the weekend and I came into this place on a Sunday night to watch the game and grab a beer and some wings, I like this place! The beer selection was awesome, the wings were great with a nice variety of flavors and the staff was pretty cool too. I will definitely pay another visit to this place if I ever hit Cleveland again!

    (4)
  • Brooke B.

    We went during the Disney on Ice show. Excellent food. Would definitely go back when we're in the area again!!

    (5)
  • Chelsea C.

    Was in town recently for business and ended up making Winking Lizard my go to spot for the week. Great selection of beers and whiskey, everything I ate was great and the staff was incredibly friendly!! I definitely recommend stopping in!

    (5)
  • Sandro G.

    Amazing sandwiches, the sauce on the beef and the chicken takes it to another level. Their fries are pretty good also. The atmosphere is great with good music and sports screens all over near the bar.

    (5)
  • Patrick K.

    A lot of my posts are of 5 star experiences but it's because I only write about the greats, or my peeps and I made the experience regardless. This place is classic. If I'm not at the game itself, or at home watching it on TV, this is where I'd be every Sunday. Plenty of screens for all the games at once without having to kink your neck to watch. Every flavor of wings a mafucka' would want. Sometimes I get anxious worried about whether I'll get enough different types of wings or if I'll need to get something in addition to wings. At this place I'm calm and able to eat just wings and leave satisfied. Also they have lil' popcorn bags you can take with you on the trip home. Genius. More like winking iguana!

    (5)
  • Christine Y.

    I absolutely love winking lizard but this is the last time I will let the staff at this location make me feel uncomfortable. Not only did the hostess bombard us, almost beg us, to sit at a table and not the bar so the servers could make money....but with less than 5 minutes of the game left all of the wait staff screamed at us to get out. Saying "you have two minutes and then we're taking your drinks." Very disappointed and upset almost embarrassed about this evening. Will be a very long time before we return....lost a few loyal customers tonight.

    (1)
  • Richard G.

    Went here after the game and order the wild western burger mid rare what a disappoint it says never frozen but it tasted like it was and it was a unseasoned bland mess will come back for the awesome onion rings but not the burger

    (2)
  • Lyle A.

    The service here is horrible. Too bad that I can't give 0 stars. If this is the type of service I can expect from a downtown Cleveland restaurant, I never want to visit again. The hostess made no eye contact, I wasn't sure that she was seating us or another guest. It was a Tuesday evening, light customer traffic, plenty of seating and staff. After being seated we waited about 7 minutes for David to arrive and take our drink order. Was rudely informed they were out of the Stone Go To IPA which was a special. After we were served our drinks, we waited another 7 or so minutes before we asked someone to bring our waiter back to us. David finally showed back up and took our order. We were seated right by the food prep area, so I watched our meals sit for 10 minutes before the were picked up by another server. 1 meal was wrong. There was no silverware on the table and we had to find another server to bring us some. Both our drinks sat empty until we again had to ask someone to bring David to us. Then he forgot my beer. This is my first impression of Cleveland and it sucks badly. I have to spend the rest of the week here. I will not return to the Winking Lizard.

    (1)
  • Julie P.

    I was not really a fan of the food or service here. My soup (tomato and cheddar) was great but my daughters burgers were burnt. Another complaint about the food are my sons pizza, It was a little undercooked. Our service could of been better, Our waiter never filled our glasses and wasn't that friendly.

    (2)
  • Brian C.

    Ok beer selection and decent atmosphere. The poor review is for the wings. I've had many wings, but these were absolutely the worst I have ever had. No flavor, over cooked and not crispy (kind of mushy). Also, they were called jumbo yet they were quite small. Go for the beer, forget the wings.

    (2)
  • Lori M.

    Our waitress flicked us off and threw a glass against the wall and got in a screaming fight with the manager. Unacceptable

    (1)
  • Chris W.

    Super great service, neat atmosphere with lively music playing. Had extensive draft selection and wing selection. Did a sampling of several different wings and they were all very good. Would recommend here for something easy going like wings, beer, burgers. It is a very happening place before and after games, from what I hear.

    (4)
  • Tyler B.

    No complaints here. Quick and good service, good food and an atmosphere that is fun. Their burgers are really good also!

    (4)
  • Steph G.

    Ok now let me preface this by saying I'm a Winking Lizard lover and have always been a fan. I much prefer the Lizard over Panini's any time, but this downtown location just isn't up to my Lizard standards. First off the way they do their table wait list has room for improvement. They "light up" your number on various walls around the restaurant. Whatever happened to those buzzers they give you (like at the Cheesecake Factory)? Eh. I stared at the number signs like a hawk for fear of being skipped and not getting our table. The food was just ok. We got spicy garlic wings, one of my personal go-to faves which is usually just a big kick in your mouth with some garlicky goodness. Sadly, I did not get spicy garlic and instead just got a somewhat-spicy garlic (though really, there was no burn). And they were mushy-ish. Major disappointment. I'll have to rely on other Lizard establishments to satisfy my spicy garlic wing cravings.

    (2)
  • Blake A.

    Stopped here on a work trip to watch some Sunday night football and loved it. Fabulous selection of beers, both bottled and draft. They even had my hometown favorite, Victory Golden Monkey. Great hole-in-the-wall vibe and lots of tv's to watch games.

    (5)
  • KC C.

    Always a great spot! I am on the beer tour and usually come in here after class for a couple beers and bite to eat. The staff is always super friendly from the bartenders to the servers. The food is decent for the price and always fills me up. They also run food specials frequently, and have a great variety. I can usually find whatever I have a taste for, and under $8 dollars! The spot is nice and large and surprisingly always has a decent crowd. I recommend the winking lizard downtown location to anyone looking for a cheap but good meal. And of you are a beer lover, this is certainly a spot for you! Well done downtown location! You never disappoint me!

    (5)
  • Vito K.

    This was our first visit here based on urban reviews we found this place is a great recommendation and we were very satisfied! Food, beers n service was great.

    (5)
  • Jared P.

    What's not to love. Best beer selection and great food! When I say best beer selection, I'm not saying a good beer selection. This places has one of, if not the best, beer selections I've seen in the midwest. They have rotating taps and featured brewery beers so it's changing often. They also offer 32oz specials of beers every day that can fit anyone's budget. We come here randomly for boneless wings, as they have a great selection of sauces (similar to BW's), and on Tuesdays they have 50 cent wing night. They food is like good bar food. It's hamburgers, wings, and other food you would expect at a bar but it is good quality and they put a unique twist on some dishes. Both my wife and I really like this place and we have had good service as well. We prefer sitting up at the bar but they have plenty of tables around that get good service. We had slower service during a baseball home game but that's pretty much expected at any place downtown. Other than that, it has all been good. Recap: Great BEER, Great food, and good service. I know I had you at beer but you should really try out the food as well.

    (5)
  • Dana Z.

    Loved it. I wish there was a place just like this next to Nationals Park. (Sadly there is not much surrounding Nationals Park) Great sports bar with a yummy yummy menu. We came here after the Indians game on a Monday night and got 45 cent boneless wings! They have them in a lot of different flavors. I got the spicy BBQ and they were very good. We also got the nachos and they were ok. I wish the nacho cheese had a little more zing to it. Great beer selection too. I had one of the Great Lakes beers. They also have Yuengling and any place that has Yuengling is ok in my book.

    (4)
  • Dennis N.

    Went here after the Cav's game. GREAT crowd, which again is not surprising me anymore in Cleveland--I love the peeps here. Had the melt, it was good, loaded fries tasted swell.. but I loved the Hofbrau Hefe. I would say that the brew is very similar to a Franziskaner (which is also available here) but with a hint more of a hoppy after bite. The two high points here are the giant lizard--yes a real lizard and the beer selection. I will definitely return here one day an give the World Tour of Beers a whirl. Prices very reasonable... the comparable venue in California would be The Yardhouse--if you're familiar w/ The Yardhouse then picture the Winking Lizard as a more humble, fairly priced and less cramped cousin. Our waitress was great, she was knowledgeable w/ the beer selection and constantly checked on us when we really had no need to be checked on--I like that... She was like my aunt, making sure I was happy while on visitations. Good people, open spacing, ego-less atmosphere make this a solid choice when you're in the area for some Cleveland athletics.

    (4)
  • Chas M.

    Good location, friendly people..mostly. But parking still blows..ugh..

    (4)
  • Michelle H.

    I came in here with my boyfriend to watch an osu game and grab some wings.. I came in with very low expectations (most things this close to the Jake have horrible food and service).. Man was I impressed! The service was great, the wings were very good, and they had cider on tap! (For us gluten free folks!) It was a fun night with a fun crowd!!

    (4)
  • Lindsay H.

    Awesome pub and grill! Had several beers here, but there are sooooo many more to try! It is a challenge and If i lived in OH, I would accept! Food is decent. Great place to relax and watch some sports with my dad!

    (4)
  • Rebecca S.

    Bar is good. Food is a disgrace.

    (1)
  • Brit F.

    This is my go to place before Tribe Games. They always have amazing beer specials. Great atmosphere, never have bad services here. Also their burgers and spinach and artichoke dip are very good.

    (4)
  • Daniella D.

    Came in at 11:30 after a NIN concert at the Wolstein. We sat down as did several other people coming from the concert. It was last call for food our waitress informed us so we were really rushed in giving our order. We ended up with the Mac n cheese bites app & Black Forest sandwich to split. They have a large selection of beer however we were so rushed we didn't get to thoroughly look it over & thus just ordered something that quickly jumped out at us. My husband was regretful of his choice after he had more time to look it over b/c there were so many other good options. The food came out fast. It was typical bar food but the fries were really bad. In general it's not somewhere we would purposely choose to go but sufficed as an option in our situation. It's not a dive bar but it's not nice at all which makes it surprising that it has so many beer options. Only awesome thing was that a fellow concert goer pumped the jute box full of NIN songs to keep it going after such an awesome show.

    (2)
  • Jeff T.

    I'm going to sound like a broken record with regards to Murray's review so I'll try to comment on what makes this location a 4 star Cleveland area chain. First off, look at your options. Sometimes I have no idea whats going to be open certain months, seasons, times, days, etc. etc., not to mention the restaurant turnover downtown is pretty high. I always know that WL is open and that parking ramps and street (if you are lucky) spots are available. This is ideal when meeting others because its literally in an area I can only describe as "can't miss", lots of tables / bar stools, diverse menu, and a decent kids menu. Locations around WL that I compare to that are within the same wavelength would be Panini's, Cleats, and Harry Buffalo, maybe throw in Flannery's but maybe not for this comparison. The Lizard is always a kid favorite and I don't mind it either, cause usually I just go for the wings. I like the menu at the Buff but the servers are sub par. Cleat's usually have good wings but this location isn't my favorite and it was dimly lit / gloomy last time I was in there. Ahhhh....the wings at Winking Lizard. I've never had a bad wing here. I typically go for the spicy garlic variety but recently tried a mustard based flavor that was surprisingly mild, with just a hint of mustard, would get another round in an instant. Maybe ask the server if you can get extra sauce, mine really could have used a little more to dip my wings in or to pour a tasty helping over the top. So I guess this is a guys 'Wings and Beer' kind of review but it is what it is and I'll be back to WL in the near future, especially if its 20 degrees out and I'm hitting the Q for a game / concert.

    (4)
  • Rick S.

    Good hang! Friendly atmosphere and good food. I've been here a couple times through the years and always liked it. This time I had beer and chicken wings. They feature their wings and with good reason, they're great! The feature lots of different sauces. From mild (BBQ) to extremely hot (Magma!). I got the classic buffalo wing sauce (Mild). The sauce was good and the wings were meaty! Check their web site for the specials. Huge selection of beers!

    (4)
  • Apey M.

    Restaurant was a short walk from our hotel, Hilton Garden Inn. I ordered the chicken philly, which was decent. We were surrounded by TVs, so it was good to be able to watch the Indian's game from any view while we ate our dinner. Our waitress was polite, friendly, and informative and she kept checking on us, which was good.

    (4)
  • Rodney W.

    We went downtown to see the Bodies exhibit, which rocked and then we stopped in for some Lizard fare. Sorry to report, I ordered the same old, same old - steak wrap with fries. It's so delicious that I order it every time! This visit was no disappointment either. The steak was cooked perfectly medium and the fries were off the hook, as usual. I dipped both the wrap and my fries in their yummy BBQ sauce which is conveniently located on every table. Our server was unusually friendly and talkative. He was very curious about the Bodies exhibit we had just visited, so we gave him our pamphlet from the event. Another great meal!

    (4)
  • Jesy B.

    I visited two WL on my week trip to Cleveland and was impressed with both. First off, coming from Portland where beer is king, finding mainly Bud Light and similar at most bars is...sad. Yeah, that does sound snobby but there's only so much cheap beer I can stomach. So to find a bar with a big beer list was like manna from heaven. They also have a pretty wide selection of food, the primary being wings of course. This time around, however, I got a special that was a spicy shrimp & crab quesadilla - I know, risky right? Who orders seafood at a place like this? ME! It was actually pretty freaking good for what it was. Definitely tasted fresh and was just about as loaded as could be. Service was quick & prompt despite it being busy after a Cav/Indian games. Oh, who am I kidding - even as an outside I can tell those games are never busy.

    (4)
  • Wesley P.

    Great beer selection and food was awesome, but service as not very good, she didn't check back every often and we had to go find her to pay for dinner. So because if service 4/5

    (4)
  • Ellen S.

    Me and my better half were going to the playhouse and didn't really think about where we were going to dinner. We went to a few places around the theater and they had about an hour wait. And so, to Yelp we went. And there was the Lizard about a 5 minute walk away. Not even far enough away to make me consider carrying my heels. And I loves me some wings! It really is a great location if you're going downtown, but I couldn't imagine trying to find a parking space on the street nearby. If you're downtown already, make the short walking trip here. We were carded at the door and seated right away. The waitress was friendly and came almost right away. Its a smaller restaurant, but comfortable. We told her we were in a bit of a hurry and she had no problem adapting. We both got wings (boneless for me, have to keep my dress clean) and an order of fries to share. I suggest the Spicy Garlic (my favorite.) Another thing I noticed was that it wasn't as loud as the other Winking Lizards I've been to. It really is a nice place, especially for an impromptu dinner before a night at the playhouse or after a game at Progressive or the Q.

    (4)
  • Robert T.

    Nothing to rave about here. I have always had a love hate relationship with the Lizard. Basically my time is enjoyable if I don't eat their food. Never once have I had a good meal. The boneless wings are pretty good, but everything else is baaaaaaad. When the pizza came out I couldn't help but laugh. They do have a wonderful selection of beers from around the world. This is the only reason they get 3 stars. Each month they have a 32 ounce draft special that is something like 4 bucks. Good place to watch the Cavs games if you care about the NBA.

    (3)
  • Allison F.

    Crappy food. Crappy service. Crappy atmosphere. Crappy neighborhood. Just... crappy. The only reason this place is open is because it doesn't have any competition and it's the only place to go.

    (2)
  • Junior G.

    Wing night Monday and Tuesday night. Good naked wings. Hot is just right..

    (4)
  • Sarah V.

    It's a bar. Expect bar food. So don't be a bitch and order a salad. Like I did. Because they're awful. They used to give away shot glasses when you ordered the shot of the month. Only they didn't this time. SOTM is the Jolly Rancher by the way. I wasn't really a fan. I could have used a shot of Jameson or a Lemon Drop, to take the edge off. The Jolly Rancher just pissed me off. It was too jolly. Their garlic boneless wings are pretty tasty, but I favored the mild buffalo wings. I'm a wing kind of girl. I like them like I like my men; classic, with a bone, so messy you need a moist towelette to clean up after yourself, and hot. Order the wings. They're pretty meaty (that's what she said). HOWEVER. I was pleasantly surprised when I ordered the oreo Bonanza or whatever it's called. Ha, Oreo Oblivion, I looked it up. I would gladly gain 200 pounds for this dessert. I could picture myself on a couch, watching smutty reality tv, engorging myself with this plate of trashy gooey sinfulness. It's a shame I had to share it with 3 others. This will go on my "Sweets for your Tooth" list. ESPN was here filming the Cleveland reaction of the Mav vs. Heat final. Surprise! Your back is going to be on tv. Of course the chauvinistic sportscaster only asked men their opinion on the LeBoob undying television drama that won't go away. I will clap and cheer the day we don't have to hear about it anymore, like All My Children. Canceled!!!!

    (3)
  • Wade W.

    I feel that the price is a bit on the high side for what you get. You can get better deals on wings pretty much anywhere else (except Buffalo Wild Wings). They have a wide variety of wraps, salads, sandwiches, burgers and other pub fare. They beef up their menu by combining standard recipes with their sauces, but I never really crave any particular dish from the Winking Lizard. The quality was and has always been consistently good, but not outstanding. Sometimes they'll burn a burger or your wings will come out cold. The place is always clean, the staff is always solid, and they can usually sit you right away. One thing I love about the downtown location (and most every other Winking Lizard) is that the floorplan is different from any other restaurant (and from every other Lizard as well). Unlike most other buildings that are usually 4-sided, the downtown location floorplan is in the shape of a triangle. I enjoy how the restaurant has several different dining spaces throughout that give it a smaller feel. The beer selection is outstanding, but the drink prices are also on the high side.

    (3)
  • Kimberly S.

    Boneless wings with the Spicy Asian sauce - yum! It's consistent with other Winking Lizard's in the area, and is a great spot to hit up before or after a sporting event. Also, if you're looking for a place to do Happy Hour in downtown - it tends to be a little bit quieter than Panini's, The Clevelander, and City Tap. Probably just due to it's size - it's HUGE in there! It just keeps going, and going, and going ... The front area is available to rent out for Parties/Private events. Its a great private spot!

    (3)
  • Amanda F.

    This is a great place to visit before Browns and Indians games (with the idea that you do need to arrive relately early with gameday crowds, as in any other restaurant). I've mostly been here before Browns games and my four star review contains nothing about wings. 1) The have gluten free beer. It's Redbridge (not my favorite) and it's in a bottle. But hey, how many sports restaurants actually carry the only type of beer I can drink? Kudos to you Lizard. 2) They have a black bean southwestern style veggie burger that is great! It's great to see a delicious tasting entree for us vegetarians (you have to remember that some of us so have meat loving friends and frequently go to places that are not always obviously vegetarian friendly). Overall love coming here before sports games because I get to feel like I fit in with my friends because a) get to drink beer and b) don't have to eat a salad. *Note: Although they have the gluten free beer, the veggie burger and the bun are not. As gluten intolerant instead of celiac the burger doesn't upset me and I just order it sans bun.

    (4)
  • Jim M.

    Not bad for a bar. The beer selection was decent, the staff was pleasant and the beer was cold. It is close to several hotels which makes it convenient. I did not eat anything so not sure on the food. There are better beer selections down the street.

    (3)
  • Craig L.

    While the crowds have died for baseball and basketball downtown, its always a great place to stop for a beer before Cavs or Tribe game. This is a must stop for Indians opening day. They have a huge variety of food. When you start calling something by one name...I'd say the "lizard" has become a staple in Cleveland bars and places to eat. While I've never done a world tour of beers, they now let you go to any Lizard and continue the tour. Used to be that you had to drink at the Lizard you started your tour at. For those who dont know...The Winking Lizard World Tour of beers is you have one year to drink every beer on the list. Its a long list of beers and when you complete the list.....you get a limited edition Lizard jacket with the year you completed the tour. They have beer specials and a different beer of the month in a cool glass you can purchase. While I've never sampled crack.....I'm pretty sure their BBQ sauce has traces of crack in it. They also also have monthly limited edition new menu items so they always change it up. Very good place to eat and drink.

    (4)
  • Murray R.

    Okay, this place isn't CBGB's. It's pretty family friendly and sports obsessed. But sometimes, that's what i want. The one downtown is the best during or after a game, or the st. patty's day parade( as if i would take part in that nonsense). There are of course hundreds of obscure beer choices. In bottles. I don't go to a tavern to drink bottles. Luckily, the drafts number in the teens and always taste fresh. The food is solid. The veggie burger has long been one of my favorites. The fish sandwich is also decent. All of the franchises exhibit the same high marks in terms of quality. Don't bring a goth teenager here. She will hate you.

    (4)
  • jeremy d.

    Good selection of beer from what I remember. Decent wings and a great atmosphere. My Friend who lives in the area loves it , I prefer a more laid back atmosphere of say The Harry Buffalo. But still good for a downtown spot.

    (3)
  • Jeff W.

    3.5 stars Winking Lizard is yet another place that I don't fully get all the bashing about. I came after an Indians game in early September and thoroughly enjoyed it. They have an unexpected beer list that is quite good, and prices are exceptional, even on non-beer drinks. Maybe this is a standard price point for Cleveland, but coming from DC this was a HUGE difference. The drink list and menu are both massive. As far as atmosphere, it was pretty laid back and we had no difficulty getting seated near a TV to watch the VT vs Alabama game. The place seems so long and vast and seems to never end. Many different nooks with a combo of tables, pub tables, booths, and a rather long bar. For food, my group of 4 all shared some appetizers which were fine and then got entrees a little while later. Food was pretty typical and unremarkable. To me, the draw are the beers and the prices. It's a good spot to watch a game or come to hang out at after an Indians game. I was definitely pleasantly surprised.

    (3)
  • Rob C.

    The most impressive thing about the Wink is it's beer list. They have a good selection and they update it monthly. Take away the beer list and all you have is a large collection of Applebee-type signs and average-at-best bar food. The layout is very disjointed- the bar is situated at the apex of a triangle-shaped building- and you never get a real feel for the overall atmosphere. The location is convenient for post-game Cavs and Indians but it has almost no competition in the area. Surprisingly, there is routinely a decent crowd there during the lunch hour.

    (2)
  • Dave W.

    Nothing special here ( and there are locations all around Cleveland). Even the newer location on the west side on Detroit Road (may be in Westlake) is cut from the same mold. Too many TVs, fake signs all over the place, average food and high prices. Fairly good selection of beers and you can sign up for one of their jackets if you really want to go to the same place far too many times to qualify. Okay place to stop for a beer and a sandwich but Cleveland has too many places that are much better withing 3 or 4 miles.

    (2)
  • Derek M.

    Very limited vegetarian dishes. Service was friendly.

    (2)
  • Dom P.

    wings were delicious, beer selection was unreal, service was fast!

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Loud
    Good For Dancing : No
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Happy Hour : Yes
    Best Nights : Wed, Thu, Fri
    Coat Check : No
    Smoking : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Drive-Thru : No
    Caters : Yes

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