The name of this pub came off as somewhat pretentious to me so I was quite hesitant to come here at first. However, I'm glad I did check it out because it was far from that! I came here a couple of nights ago with a large group for dinner. The pub was very accommodating and reserved the back room tables for us. We ordered a bunch of different appetizers to share:
- Spinach and artichoke dip: Very flavorful! Definitely want to get these again!
- Fried oysters: I've never imagined fried oysters to taste this good. The sauce was absolutely amazing!
- Potato pancakes: simply lovely! I love the tangy sauce that came with it!
- Pierogies: not very impressed by these! A little too expensive for the portion size.
- Mussels: Also not very impressed by these.
For my entree, I got the reuben pancake, which I was not very pleased with. I normally love reuben sandwiches, but I think this place made it a bit too sour. The pancakes that came with it were also a little burnt.
Overall, I'm fairly satisfied with the appetizers but not so much the entree. Would probably come back again to try out their drinks!
I have to write this special, specific review for Prosperity. Â Steak Special on Thursdays!!! Â It is awesome! Â The steak, a petite sirloin, was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and served with thin cut frittes. Â Really delicious, Â Please! Please! Â Whatever you do Prosperity, don't change this special! Â
Service was friendly, attentive and compensating. Â Our Hummus was "forgotten", and so when it arrived, it was on the house. Â No bother to us. Â Everything else was so great, we were happy to have it for dessert.
I will be back soon to try other great specials. Â And may make it my staple for Thursday nights.
i love this place....a great neighborhood dive! atmosphere is of the old neighborhood joints your grandfather and his working buddies might have visited to cash their friday paychecks and have a few shots with beer chasers! decor is dark and has flashes of old advertising signs, lights and neon.....outside patio feels like a college buddy's backyard with picnic tables, xmas lights and old vintage style metal patio chairs.
the menu is ecclectic, offering a bit of everything for everybody. the burgers are awesome!!! so are the homemade potato chips, the mussles, mac & cheese and empanadas! so happy to have found this place, it's a great littly dive-y hang out with old school charm and a modern day appeal!!!
Prosperity is one of my neighborhood haunts. I love this place - the atmosphere, food and people are really fun. I've brought my family here when they came to visit and the potato pancakes, bar bowling and sangria pitchers were a huge hit! My only complaint is that the food is quite heavy in general, and there aren't many veggie-friendly options. The pierogies, however, are always a great accomplice for their unique beers.
Review Source:Eh can't say I'm sold on this place from my first experience. We went with a big group and had a good time socializing, so their name succeeds there, but the rest was just nothing to rave about. We did have a blast playing trivial pursuit and shooting pool. As far as food and drinks, good beer selection and the menu has some ethnic fare. He got loaded fries and I had an appetizer of tacos and a few drinks and a shot for the birthday boy we were at $100...not the kind of place we go when planning on dropping a Benjamin. Overall it was okay but can't say we will seek it out for next time.
Review Source:Have you ever wondered what a hipster bar looks like? I mean, really thought about it? If someone were looking for a location for a movie and the scene called for "hipster bar" this place nails it. It's got it all - board games, Schlitz beer tchotchke, $2 PBR in cans listed next to $10.50 sugar-tinis, irony, young, bespectacled bearded guy dressed in rumpled sportscoat worn over "vintage" tee, a slight sticky feeling, faint aroma of stale nicotine from decades of chainsmokers, local blue-collars not willing to relinquish their bar so they remain steadfast reminders of the past. I was blown away by the overwhelming stereotypes. This couldn't be real. Where are the dollies and cameras?
I'm not sure where I stand with this place. Part of me really likes the dive bar feel, the history of the well-worn front door, the plastic floor tiles circa 1960, the beer steins dotting the walls. And part of me is sad. Why wasn't I blown away like everyone else? I wanted to be, really I did. But five-star reviews? Really? Was I even in the same bar? Maybe it just isn't for me. I don't do karaoke, I'm not out trawling for women, and I don't go to bars just to drink anymore. I'm thinking that's probably why. It has to be. After all, unless there has been some tear in the space-time continuum I had to have been at the same Prosperity Social Club everyone else went to, right? Maybe it gets better when it's dark outside. Maybe that's when the magic happens. OK, enough of that, let's get on with our experience.
It's about 6pm on a Thursday. Parking? No problem, nabbed a spot right out front on the street. Seating? The place was practically empty. As seems to happen in places like PSC you can't really be sure what to do when you walk in because there's no hostess and it's laid out like a restaurant. We had to ask the bartender what to do. "Sit wherever", was the response. There are plenty of tables and a pretty long bar. Why are there numbers on the tables?Anyway, we took a seat and waited.
One of the bartenders wandered out from behind the bar and proceeded to take our order. Wow, these chairs feel like they're going to break into a thousand pieces underneath me. And talk about your sticky tables. Anyway, moving on. The menu is quite large for a bar that serves food and it doesn't really seem to follow any particular style or ethnicity. Mussels, pierogi, vegetarian curry, empanadas, pulled pork, coconut basmati rice. Calling this eclectic would be like calling Woody Allen Jewish. Â
Blackened Tilapia BLT - Not a bad sandwich. The herb focaccia bread was a nice touch albeit a tad thick and who doesn't love some bacon aioli? The fish was cooked well, tender and moist, and it does come with some heat so be warned.
Beer-battered Onion Rings - One word, bland. They looked a hell of a lot better than they tasted. Why the hell don't places season their freakin' batter? Is there some fear of salt running rampant through Cleveland? Sure, they were big. They are about the size of donuts. But the batter ended up being a greasy, boring disappointment.
Traditional Cole Slaw - As some of my regular readers may know, I am a Cole slaw snob. For me, it's mayo-based, it's gotta be sweet, cabbage and carrots only, that's it. PSC's slaw wasn't bad. It's swimming in mayo sauce and they've basically stuck to the playlist. It would have gone great on top of a pulled pork though.
Sweet Potato Fries - These were interesting. Tempura battered and fried sticks of orangy, complex carby goodness. They were crispy and hot but, again, no seasoning.
Harissa Chicken Cobb Salad - This would make Elaine's big salad run away in terror. Massive and full of everything except chicken. Plenty of chopped romaine, bacon, cucumbers, bleu cheese, and the basil vinaigrette was killer. But where the hell was all the chicken? For a salad that costs almost $12 I expected there to be an entire chicken breast on the thing. I had to dig to find the few pieces of chicken they gave me. What I had was good, though. The harissa spice (more of a dry rub than a sauce) was tasty but the chicken was a bit dry and stringy.
The service we had was good. She was friendly, she brought us waters as soon as we sat down and she checked in a few times to see how things were going but wasn't intrusive. We were even asked about dessert. As far as servers go, we weren't disappointed.
Yeah, I know. Yet another popular local establishment that seems to have somehow eluded me. Maybe it's not them. Maybe I'm just getting lamer as I grow older. Maybe I'm destined to be that old guy scowling at the kids playing in the street, hoarding my collection of confiscated frisbees and footballs. I'm not writing off PSC after our visit. Perhaps they're worth another shot. Perhaps I'll get the burger next time. Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps.
Prosperity Social Club was first introduced to me by co-workers at the Flying Fig. I have been going there somewhat loosely for over two years now.
I am surprised that so few people have mentioned the karaoke nights (the 3rd Monday of every month), given that it's the best karaoke I've experienced in Cleveland. The host is awesome, there's usually some good singers, and the crowd is friendly enough to clap along with people who are struggling through a tune.
They have this pear cider on tap. It's delicious.
I have been coming here more lately, as it's not quite as crowded as some of our favorite spots on West 25th. Everyone is friendly, the patrons, the staff, the owner. And they play TMC on their TV's. I watched parts of the Dead Poets Society the other evening.
And when you're finished with your drinking, you can grab a friend and hit the playground across the street for some swinging, with the Cleveland skyline off in the distance.
Eh. I will probably catch some flack for this... but it's not my favorite place in CLE - or Tremont, for that matter. The outside is so amazing... but the inside is a dive. I love dive bars... but I mean - unless its the middle of the night, it just feels kind of dirty. The food is meh... fried things that aren't seasoned well. I hear the burgers are good - maybe I can update my review once I've tried them. The bar staff is super friendly and talkative... especially on a quiet weeknight during happy hour. The patio is really nice. I don't know. I have lots of friends who LOVE PSC. I'm not the biggest fan... but its a solid establishment and a fun time with the right people. Non pretentious and non hipster.
Review Source:Went for a bite and drinks with a mixed group of coworkers. Â One of the group is a regular. Â The environment felt casual/fun/local, we went through and sat on the back patio, which could have been a friends home it was cozy with the lights as it turned dark.
Beer and wine lists had some of my favs, yet was not overwhelmingly long. Â The menu had a cool variety too. Â I split panko crusted oysters, yep just as suspected anything in panko crust is delicious. Â For dinner I had the pork empanadas, and they tasted homemade. Â The crust was flaky and buttery. Â Others at the table had the fish fry/ french fries, and pretzel pork loin. Â The pork loin portion was HUGE, 2 giant steaks, def enough to split this dish.
Overall enjoyed this little understated spot in Tremont.
The perfect date spot. Â
Prosperity is fun because it's always low key, comfortable and warm. Â Their fire is stoked during the winter and in the summer they have a very cool patio that makes me want to water-ski in the 6o's. Â
I especially like it because of it's great mix of good food, retro fun and board games! Â They have all sorts of old games like battleship, Clue and Cleveland monopoly. Â I don't recommend Cleveland Monopoly because it takes forever and people get super greedy when it comes to their favorite parts of town. Â That, and last time I played, I was out first. Â Thus, I hate that game. Â Hate!
I've had plenty of their menu items. Â I am always pleased! Â Pleased as Sangria Punch!
I've been to Prosperity a time or two, and have yet to be anywhere near disappointed.
The patio in the back is this place's bread and butter. It's hidden, but delightful. It reminds me of the 1950s (without the racial and gender inequality, of course) with its string lights, punchy red, yellow, green and baby blue metal chairs, water skis and tiki torches. To get a picture of the inside, imagine the bar you would expect Walter Mathau and Jack Lemmon to hang out in if they were playing two middle-classed, steel-working putzes. Now imagine that place playing The Decemberists, and presto! You're there.
The food has been tasty each time. The vegetarian curry is the <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbomb.com&s=bb4f996415a9c2f21137e27cfb68f439a48cec2652b53e9b50dd7e766dbe177e" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://bomb.com</a> (i'm bringin it back) and spicy as all get out, like any good curry should be. And the potato pancakes are the <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbomb.de&s=14496c3e11d654b9f52dc514e8ad91baf8fe1f62daf8c3149c938d0f64b3e1f5" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://bomb.de</a>, for my friends in Germanland, topped with an apple chutney that's having my kids. The veggie empanadas and portobello sandwich are nothing to sneeze at, either.
Draft list is small, but respectable, with at least one thing to please everyone. Of the 5-6 handles they were pouring last time I imbibed were Guinness, Kentucky Bourbon Barrel, Heavy Seas IPA, and a pear cider. They also have a great bottle selection.
The servers have always been super nice, and quick to take orders, whether we were at the bar or out on the patio. To respond to fellow Yelper Judy G, as someone who's worked in the restaurant/bar industry, it is a little disrespectful to walk in with 15 people unannounced and start moving tables around like you own the place. Yes, it is a bar, and a laid-back one at that, but respect is a two-way street, ya dig?
Anywho, like I said, this place has never failed to tickle my fancy, and since it's a quick stroll down the street, I'll be back in a hot second.
This place is so relaxed and unique inside. I definitely had no idea what to expect, but ended up pleasantly surprised. The interior has an old feel to it and reminds me of some old country taverns that I used to go to with my parents for burger nights. Â
Speaking of burger nights! $5 cheeseburgers on Tuesdays are YUMMY. For burger specials, I never expect something truly tasty, but these were so good. We sat at the bar and the service was a bit slow. We didn't get menus upon sitting (weren't asked, even) and it took us awhile to get the bartender's attention for them. When the food came out, I asked for condiments and the man said, "Brown or yellow?" (in reference to mustard, though it took me a second...) and I said yellow (glad to have a choice that I don't normally get) and got brown. I like mustard so this was acceptable, but I wondered why I got the choice..
On to beers. The boy likes to ask questions about beer so he can try something new every once in awhile and learn a bit about what he's drinking. He doesn't want an expert, but maybe a description or opinion of a brew. So he did and the man said, "Dude, it's a beer." Which was a little off-putting since he does tend bar....
Overall: Comfortable, tasty, cool and very Clevelandy.
A place I would take my parents to. . .actually, I have gone with my in-laws and it was a really great time. Let's do it again, both sides of the family though, why not?
Get the Wyder's Pear Cider, they always have on draft. Or the Bell's Oberon (it's that time of year again).
The food is delightful - a variety of "American Classics" (burgers, fish fry, pierogies, etc.) but also many vegetarian options (hummos, veggie empanadas, and grilled portabella burgers).
Just adore this place. Your parents will too ;)
It was really loud in here... not the people, but the music. Every song was at a different level of volume and when the louder ones came on it was rather jarring.
There draft selection is small. When I go to a bar I want to drink draft. Beer tastes better that way. Minus points.
The food was mixed. The pierogies were good, but my entrée was really mediocre. I had the veggie empanadas and they had no flavor apart from the crust. The dipping cream sauce was glaringly slight in proportion and  completely out-gunned by the crust flavor. The rice and beans that came along were boring--I've had worse and much better. I can't believe how much they charged me for crap food.
The waitress was friendly and timely, but she didn't bring small plates with the appetizer, and I had to request cutlery. These are pretty standard details in my book.
There wasn't enough to warrant a second chance.
This is going to be super trite, but my feelings for Prosperity are thick, gooey and warm like a freshly baked éclair.
That whole "Cheers" adage about a place where everybody knows your name and is glad you came? That's this place.
I've been visiting Prosperity for a good 5 years now- basically since its opening. The staff has always been nothing but terrific, the atmosphere laid back and epitomizing of oldschool Cleveland, the food hearty, tasty and affordable. The jukebox has clearly held the title of "best bar jukebox" in all the land for years now.
Its a super versatile space, catering to the likes of many and serves as my go-to bar when I have out of town visitors. I've taken my parents there for dinner, and when I just want to get a drink solo on a weeknight, my car is basically set on autopilot to head there.
I've held functions and events at Prosperity as well- Bonnie, the owner is willing to work with folks and extremely amiable and positive. The space is a good size, and has entertainment options like a pool table, a bowling machine, and board games. When the weather cooperates, they have my favorite patio in town. The bathrooms are clean and even charming!
As far as wheelchair accessibility, if you let a bartender know, they can open the fence in back and let someone in a chair through the back door.
I can't say enough good things about it, really & truly. This is one of Cleveland's gems.
This place is what Cleveland is all about. A little grungy on the outside, of the beaten path and a little outdated, but damn if it's not a gem once you take a look inside.
First off, the warm vibe when you walk in hits you like a ton of bricks. This place has seen a lot of Clevelanders come and go. If only those walls could talk. It's got tons of antique-y beer signage and decor that you know hasn't changed in years. It just brings you that rustbelt comfort through and through. There's even a wood-burning oven to cuddle up next to and a backroom with old fashion bar games, none of that video game stuff.
The service definitely matched the vibe--warm, friendly, welcoming and fantastic. The bartender suggested a delicious cider for me and gave us adequate time to chill out before getting our food order. I love that. You'll know when I'm in a rush to grab a bite to eat. For the most part, I'm there to enjoy a nice, relaxing meal that I'm just too lazy to make at home. Well, that and have a few cold ones. Oh, and $3 drafts on Monday? Great. But $3 drafts of really good beers, not the cheap stuff? Prosperity, you get my vote!
I've heard the food was good here, but I had no idea that ordering something as simple as a greek salad would be that damn good! The vinaigrette was perfect, not too oily. Lots of feta, kalamata olives and the grilled chicken actually tasted fantastic! How many times have you ordered a salad at a bar and actually enjoyed it? I can tell you when I have: Prosperity! We also split the portobella mushroom sandwich with sweet potato fries. Whatever they marinated that cap in was delicious and sweet potato fries that aren't soggy? Wow... I was impressed!
There were people walking in and out of this bar the whole time we were there and it didn't appear to be letting up. Not too crowded, everyone was chill and the beers were flowing. I couldn't recommend this place more for a relaxing evening out and a quick bite to eat. Definitely my kind of place.
Funny how things change. Â ...for the better!
THE UP-SIDE: Â I am happy to report that this cool Tremont lounge - er, "social club" - is getting better and better. Â First, the food has improved in a major way. Â Whereas my first experiences here were all pretty crummy in terms of food quality and portion size, things have definitely taken a turn for tastier and more-for-the-money. Â The last four or five times I've been here, the food has been great.
Second, the deluge of hipsters has quieted. Â The crowd here now seems much more chill and far less "in crowd." Â It's actually quite pleasant to hang here, and my friends and I often do.
Third, the patio. Â The back patio is probably my favorite in Cleveland. Â It feels like the back patio of your best friend's mom and dad's house. Â The vibe is relaxed, the lighting at night sparse and perfect, and the seating far less cramped than many Tremont establishments.
THE DOWN-SIDE: Â Happy to say, no real downside. Â Things have improved.
THE SUM-IT-UP: Â Hooray for change! Â :-)
I would have never made it to this place if a friend didn't invited me to a benefit for a friend. Prosperity is in the lovely neighborhood of Tremont. When I went it was packed, not because of the benefit, but because that is how this place is on a weekend night.
The inside is all wood, very neat and old time charm. There is a bowling machine in the back, which is enough to give it 4 stars alone. The service was lacking, maybe it was the busy night or something, but you can not tell who works there because they dress in street clothes. The beer list is great, and the bar service is fast. The menu has some very good choices for everyone. I got a cheeseburger that was simply amazing. It was seasoned great, and was very juice. The prices are not bad for the size of portions you get and the quality of the food. The patio is great little area to enjoy Tremont and a nice summer night.
I really, really like it here. It's Tremont, but not the tiresome hipster Tremont. The ambiance is unbeatable, the service and crowd are friendly and warm, and food and beverages hit my sweet spots. My crowd had the potato pancakes accompanied by a fruit chutney, cheeseburgers, and the chorizo sandwich, all very good. Great selection of beers on tap, too.
The night we were here, there was a fundraiser for a certain councilman, who shall remain nameless to protect his identity. The wonderful pear cider had been replaced for the event, which was a major bummer (I'm guessing they replaced it with Bud Lite or something equally gross, but I didn't want to ask for fear it would make me even angrier). AND they were gathering in the back room and preventing access to the bowling machine! So we had to go to Major Hoopples for some bar bowling after dinner, but that's another review...
Long story short, I'd definitely go back for the food. And bar bowling.
Prosperity, you scream Cleveland on so many levels, from the rotating Schlitz sign, to your depression era bar (gorgeous art deco), to the stuffed cabbage and burgers. You almost always have pear cider on tap. The best part about you (besides $5 cheeseburger Tuesdays)? You're unpretensious and cool at the same time. You are hip just by being you. Prosperity, I vote for you for County Executive.
Tip: Their kitchen is open till 2 Wed-Saturday. They have a patio in the back, past the mini bowling machine. Â Check their site for nightly specials...they're worth it. I swear I don't work for them. I just love it!
Definitely high on my list of places to go in Cleveland. Groovy old bar with an excellent selection of brews.
I have only eaten here a couple times. I've had the fish fry and the mussels. The fish was excellent, perfectly breaded and crispy. The sweet potato fries were a welcome addition. The mussels were great too. Lots of flavorful broth to soak up with bread. I see that the food gets mixed reviews. Maybe I lucked out and hit it on good nights. We'll see what happens next time...
One of my only gripes is that they seem to pack way too many tables in the main area. It's difficult to get from the bar to the bathroom without squeezing by in a maze-like fashion. Thankfully, there's a nice patio out back with vintage chairs.
Might actually be my favorite bar in Cleveland. Â I'll need to go back again to be sure, though. Â It's a bit difficult to judge after 1 visit.
The pros:
-Cider on tap (and they had pear cider the night I was here!!!)
-Fairly priced drinks (not cheap, but not over-the-top)
-Fairly spacious
-Eclectic crowd
-Moderate noise-level
-Board games!
The cons:
-While spacious, it was packed.
-Food appeared to be expensive, but I didn't actually order any.
Will definitely be back again.
I recently took my first visit to Prosperity, after hearing nothing but good things from friends.
After a busy day, the bf and I didn't want to go home to cook, found ourself near Prosperity and decided to stop in for the last 30 minutes of happy hour (4-7 M-Th, 4-6 Fri).
Draft beers were $1 off, so I chose a Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA from the decent but small selection. The bf got a bottle of Pyramid Apricot Wheat (not a HH special but fairly priced a $4.50).
For food, we split a dozen mussels ($3 HH) -- a bit on the fishy side, but in a garlicy, buttery broth that was great for dipping the accompanying bread in. (Yes, bread was included in the HH portion - a nice surprise.)
I also had an order of vegetarian stuffed grape leaves ($5 HH). Though good, these were a bit bland and, for lack of a better descriptor from memory, wet. However, they were served with sliced cucumbers, tomato, feta (which, let's face it, makes almost anything measurably better) and toasted pita. It was a satisfying and filling-enough spread for the price.
The bf had a heartbreaker burger, topped with banana peppers, gruyuere and a fried egg, and served with fries for $10.50 (not a HH special). He said it was good, though not as good as the burger at Lava Lounge one block away. (Which he has deemed the best burger he's ever eaten.) I stole a few fries, which were okay but greasy and a little cold. However, served with malt vinegar, which is worth extra points (just like the feta).
In short, the food overall is average, which is tough to justify  in Tremont, where so many excellent options abound. However:
The atmosphere was fabulous. Vintage beer and liquor memorabilia line the walls and dangle from the ceiling. A small disco ball spins in the corner. There is an inviting pool table in the back. Music during our stay featured Elvis Costello, the Ramones and the Violent Femmes, among others.
The service was quality. Our bartender was kind, helpful and attentive without being overbearing. Only downside was that the bf received a juice-sized glass (maybe 6 oz) with his bottles of beer rather than a pint glass. (I will never understand why bars do this.)
The people seem to really make this place something special. Regulars abound and strike up conversations with employees. A lone diner at the bar near us struck up a conversation that started with beer and ended with Mr. Show and Mary Lynn Rajskub. I hope we run into him again.
I expect that I will return to Prosperity, often even. I will try other food options -- possibly the veggie empenadas, which sound tasty and our new bar-friend vouched for. I also want to try one if the "Prosperitini" offerings, most of which looked tasty and are $2 off their standard $9 or $9.50 during happy hour.
Mostly though, I'll go for the vibe and the company.
On a recent trip to Prosperity Social Club, I discovered Anchor Steam Beer.... on Draft! As a beer snob, I liken this finding to Indiana Jones discovering the Holy Grail.
"Why, tell us more about this mysterious steam beer," you say!?
Originated out of necessity in the late 1800's, this Californian beer was fermented at high temperatures without refrigeration. With no way to effectively cool the boiling wort, it was poured into large, shallow, open-top bins and chilled with nothing more than the cool air blowing off the Pacific Ocean.
In the world of beer, most brews fall into two categories: Ales or Lagers. Ales are top-fermenting with yeasts kept at 55°-75°F. Lagers are bottom fermenting with yeasts at 32°-55°F
Steam Beer uses bottom fermenting lager yeasts at ale temperatures, which results in a very distinctive flavor profile that includes both ale and lager characteristics.
If God made beer, it would taste exactly like this. Â A refreshing pour of deep amber with a thick creamy head; it's a rich, but drinkable crafted brew. Anchor Steam Beer, I adore thee. And thank you Prosperity Social Club for offering this Godsend!
From what I remember of Prosperity, it was a cool place. I have a bit of amnesia though since I had quite a bit to drink before I darkened their door.
I had a really good beer. Kentucky Bourbon Barrell Ale. It tasted like buttah. I would go back just for that. And it was on tap. I was making everyone taste it - even strangers. How annoying was I?
One of the bartenders reminded me of David Sedaris. +1 to him.
I appreciate the fact that they have board games to play. I didn't do that though because I'm sure I would have sucked being that I was all krunked up.
If you like sub-par food and lousy service, this is the place for you. Â The one redeeming quality is that there is a great beer list. Â Pick the one that you really want first, though, because that's the only one you will get. Â I would love to tell you about the desserts, but our server refused to take a dessert order from all but one person at our table.
I realize that the A-team probably isn't working on Monday night, but the lack of activity in the restaurant should have at least provided our server the opportunity to pay at least minimal attention to our small group.
There are far too many exceptional restaurants in Tremont to waste your time, your energy, or your money at Prosperity.
Am I biased because this is the closest bar to my home, my go-to place to meet friends, and the place where I met my wife? Yes. Do I still have good objective reasons for a 5-star review? Yes.
Even before I moved to Tremont, Prosperity struck me as a spot with a great diversity in clientele. It's true that hipsters can be found here, but so can yuppies, blue collar, and folks of all ages. My parents love this place. The staff is helpful and considerate considering the occasional density of the crowd and migratory patterns of table dwellers. Bonnie, the owner, makes it clear to me and my friends that she personally appreciates us coming into her place and enjoying it. I love nearly everything on the menu, and many of the weekly specials are worth taking advantage of.
The only 2 issues that I can think of is price of drinks and level of crowd on some nights. Some drinks are a little more expensive than you will find elsewhere, but they are balanced by cheaper beers and some happy hour specials. You can drink cheap here if you like. Between the hours of 8 and 10 on certain weekend nights, it can get very very packed. It does seem sporadic. But by 10:30, the situation improves. During the summer, this is barely an issue due to the awesome patio.
Lastly, I just love the decor in this place. My wife and I loved it so much we took our wedding pictures here. Art-deco meets rumpus room: top notch.
A friendly neighborhood midwestern bar, with a down to earth clientele, nice staff and complete with the midwestern bar music soundtrack, you know and love. Â If you grew up in the midwest, and frequented indie-alternative type venues you'll know what I mean. Â Going to Prosperity is like going home.
The food is good, bar food, but good, and hey, the even have mussels and some lovely beer battered sweet potato fries to go with your Great Lakes Draft beer.
I had the opportunity to have dinner at Prosperity Social Club before the last Tremont Art Walk. Â Swanky, it ain't, but this low key, down to earth bar/restaurant seems like a cool place to hang out. Â (Any place with a disco ball is ok by me.)
I had a starter salad which was ok - nothing fancy, just some iceberg and apples. Â My entree was really good, though. Â I had the vegetarian veggie empanadas. Â They were really flavorful and fresh. Â My dining companions had the potato pancakes which were huge and the seafood special of the day. Â They both really liked their meals.
This place is sort of off the beaten path in Tremont, but it's definitely worth checking out.
So I *finally* made it to Prosperity last night after years of hearing about this place. Â
The Crowd: Â It's clear that it's where the locals come to hang. Â Unlike some others who have reviewed this joint, I didn't feel that the crowd was overly hipster-ish - not that I mind that sort of thing. Â But, it was a Tuesday night. Â There was a really touching moment when two guys got up from their table after finishing their meal and actually went up to the bartender to personally thank her for "everything." Â And she deserved it - the service was exactly what you want it to be in a place like this - attentive but not overly so.
The Food: Â Here in lies the reason for the 3 (rather than 4) stars. Â I would not recommend the food. Â My companion and I shared the perogies and a steak salad. Â The perogies were actually not perogies at all - they were basically ravioli in a heavy pasta shell. Â Very "eh." Â The salad came out and looked fine, but, as I cut into the steak I realized it was flat out rare (rather than medium rare - which is how I ordered it be prepared). Â No biggie - our server happily took the steak back to be put on the grill for a bit longer. Â This time, however, it came out well done. Â Someone in the kitchen isn't skilled in cooking meat. Â It also seemed to be a low-quality cut of meat and I ended up not eating most of it.
What redeems this place: Â This place is AWESOME - as long as you do not eat there. Â Why?
1. Â Expansive beer list + a great selection of beers on tap.
2. Â Ski Ball type bowling.
3. Â Tons of board games for you + yours to enjoy.
4. Â One of the best outside patios I've seen in the city of Cleveland.
I only wish that we hadn't waited until after dinner to go out on the patio - I just had no idea what was back there!
I fully plan on coming back to Prosperity Social Club. Â I'll just make sure to eat dinner in advance.
Me: Hi, I'd like a bourbon and coke, please?
Bartender: Oh, we can't, we're not allowed to sell liquor on Sundays.
Me: ...
My brother: Tremont doesn't have Sunday permits?
Bartender: Â Yeah, most of the wards in this part of Cleveland don't. Â
Me: *wards, what is this, jail?* Oh. Â Huh. Â Okay, let me get back to you...
I peruse the beer and wine offerings, my head still spinning [*really? No liquor on Sunday?? Â Sheesh.*] when I spot sangria as a choice. Â Before I get too excited lest the sangria have whiskey or something else that I'm not allowed to drink in it, I make sure it won't be an issue. Â The answer's no problem, and he brings it over - I've had better, but I wasn't expecting to get sangria in Cleveland anyhow, and it was pretty decent. Â I was satisfied, and if the sangria ended up being a no-go, they do happen to have an extensive selection of beers on tap and various wines so it was no big deal. Â Just surprising to me as an out-of-towner.
The decor is somewhat of a shrine to disco balls - itty bitty ones nestled in nooks and crannies, big huge ones looming over the wooden floors and tables, standard sizes scattered throughout. Â The jukebox selection was great - all sorts of different genres represented, and my brother the big industrial/goth/noise fan was pleasantly surprised. Â It appears they offer live music from time to time as well, from looking at the posters in the bathroom. Â I was intrigued by the bowling machine in the back - I didn't play, but it looked like it could be quite entertaining. Â
My brother and I split the BBQ rib special, and we both thought it was delicious. Â The meat was falling off the bone and practically melted upon contact with the tongue, while the sauce was sweet but had just enough kick to stand out. Â The fries were golden with a nice crisp to them, skin still on. Â After reading the other reviews here, it sounds like we made a good choice food-wise since I was contemplating other dishes that seem to have been panned here. Â At $11 or so (a little less than most of their other dishes), I'd say the ribs were worth it, but there were other items on the menu that were priced high enough to where if I had ordered something else and it sucked, I would've been annoyed.
The bartenders were friendly and service was prompt - nice people, chill atmosphere...if I lived here, I could see myself being a regular. Â
3.5 stars.
There are bars where people go because hey, it's in walking distance from your house. Â And you know the staff because it's your default choice when you don't know where else to go out to eat, and the folks in the neighborhood congregate here anyway, and when you stroll in you see the staff and the people at the bar talking to each other like they were old friends.
That's the Prosperity Social Club. Â It's where the locals in Tremont hang out to drink. Â
The Social Club is a good place to drink, because they have a pretty decent selection of beers (I had a cherry-infused German beer that wasn't quite a lambic, and a Belgian ale that had an ephemeral, fruity aftertaste that none of us could name), and nice cocktails. Â They're not fancy, written on the blackboard, but they're there and they're good to fuel some pleasant conversation.
The food? Â Well, it was reasonably cheap, and not terribly good. Â I had some hummus, which was a little grainy and flavorless (but the pita was freshly toasted.... mmmm). Â Then I had a corned beef sandwich on potato pancakes, and the corned beef was as dry as the pancakes. Â
But you know what? Â I didn't care. Â Because I was out talking about movies with friends, and it was a cozy, lived-in atmosphere, and I suspect that most of the people who like this place like it because the food's not so awful that you'd send it back, and it's relatively cheap, and you can talk until late into the night and have an attentive waitress bring you more booze.
Nothing wrong with that.
Food's fine (although I've only really had the burgers), service is friendly, and you can smoke out on the patio. If you forget your lighter, they don't have matches, but a server let me use a grill lighter that momentarily made me feel like a Greek shipping magnate.
They have a hefty selection of board games as well -- although if you're on a first date, I wouldn't recommend getting drunk and being boastful about your Connect Four skills.
I've been hearing over and over again how cool Prosperity is and how I would really like it. So I went one night, during the Tremont Art Walk, but my hopes were a bit dashed. Not exactly pleasant bar service, just felt sort of overall pinched and unhappy.
HOWEVER, I've heard so many good things about this place that I will try it again, next time I'm over there and I will update accordingly. Hopefully, these two stars will be joined by another starry friend or two soon!
Prosperity is a breath of fresh air. Â There's a lot of Tremont night life spots that are a little higher priced and a bit on the trendy side. Â Not that Prosperity isn't- it's very cool. Â But it's more of a relaxed vibe. Â You can meet your friends here for a brew, sit on the back patio and drink a bottle of wine, or enjoy a burger (a good burger) while sitting at one of the tables.
The staff is really laid back and friendly, and it's a place where you can go with friends, to make friends, or just to people watch.
In a neighborhood that has become one of the trendy places to go, Prosperity is a everyman's place for good times.
Everywoman.
i am a girl.
there you have it.
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