Mike's Bar & Grille

The turkey Reuben is fantastic.  They use real honest-to-goodness turkey meat.  Not the sliced, processed version.  The sweet potato fries are to die for.  I've been there only for lunch but plan to return after work to take advantage of their HUGE craft beer selection.

Go to Mike's, watch a game, order the Sante Fe burger (chorizo and beef) or Black Bean burger, order a craft beer, devour it, thank me later.

This is honestly, the best place to eat in Berea.  I wish they would open the back room for regular diners instead of special events, but even the smaller dining room give a nice vibe.  Expect to wait 20 minutes or so in the smallish waiting area by the front door, but you can strike up a conversation with other regulars.

Parking can sometimes be a pain, but look for a spot on the street in front or the smaller lot in the back.

Nice craft beer selection and very tasty food.  Give it a try.

Mike's Bar and Grill, how I love thee...let me count the ways:

1) Huge beer list with a great craft draft selection that changes each week at least.

2) Solid staff. Michelle, behind the bar, is the biggest sweetheart you'll ever meet. All the girls working there are super nice and willing I make food and beer suggestions, chat or leave you alone if you so desire.

3) THE FOOD. Mike's does bar food the way I dream about bar food. The sweet potato fries? Something fierce. The black bean burger? Too good. The actual burger? A juicy delight. Add a fried egg and Gouda, thank me later.

4) Mike, the owner, hangs around, serves food and gives high fives. Support this man because he supports Berea.

5) Ambiance. Jukebox full of good tunes, twinkle lights and old timey adverts.

This is the sort of place you gather friends. The sort of place you bring a the man in your life that loves a good stout. Or even the place you bring your mom for lunch.

If you find yourself in Berea and are in need of a good bite or a good beer...get to Mike's and snag a seat.