Stevenson's Bar

There are only a few things you need to know about this place:
- Best burger on the east side or in all of Cleveland for that matter (won a contest).
- Order must be a shrimp basket, followed by the famous Big Guy with an ice cold Dortmunder (all for around 8-10 bucks).
- There is no heat/ac so dress appropritly.
- Bathrooms are made for selective use.
- Tom Tuccillo (Justin Tuccillo's dad) had his bachelor party here.
- Be careful bringing women in here. They may complain.

Okay...4 stars for a 1 star looking spot. Let me explain, this is the definition of a dive bar, no liqueur, old box tv, no matching chairs, dark, dingy, and just straight up old school. The sign says they've been in business since 1920 and they haven't changed a thing since, maybe just the fry oil. On a flat top no bigger than my cooktop at home they bang out burgers and sandwiches that are amazing. I HATE burgers and fried food so I was a bit scared...saw the menu and was pleasantly surprised by a grilled chicken sandwich, added pickle for $0.10. It was awesome, it was marinaded in light Italian dressing with a little basil and garlic! Couldn't ask for more for $4.10! He had a "big guy" double cheese burger with lettuce, pickle, tomato and "special sauce". Loved it, he said if it was a single he wouldn't have been as happy because the fresh veggies wouldve taken away from the meat! We split an order of fresh cut fries and I mean FRESH, right in front of you potato in the machine and BAM! Fries! Right into the fryer they go. All in all, we dig it, don't expect much and you will like the simplicity of the food. Two Thirsty Dogs and a Yuengling for me and we were out of there for $19! Can't beat it...if you can get over the atmosphere!

Still freaking great!  My favorite burger place, hands down!!  Don't let the value fool you, the food actually should be priced higher, but this is a classic dive secret....if you haven't been there before or know someone who has recommeded it, you probably would pass right by it by not noticing it or because you would think it wouldn't be worth it!  Come on, the place won best burger in the News-Herald newspaper.... which is funny because the News-Herald is typically a Lake County publication (it does cover neighboring counties in some areas) but this place is in Cuyahoga County, that should tell you something.  Bruce and crew are still doing a great job!!