Went here for a recent work event, where we rented out the downstairs and had an open bar. Ok. Win. Definitely a great place for a casual work event, and a very cool location overall.
Pros:
- The upstairs is gorgeous. It used to be a indoor tennis hall, apparently, but was built back where architecture mattered, and it shows in this building. It's beautiful.
- The beer list. I was very impressed, and I'm kind of a beer fan. Lots of good local microbrews, a number of different rye beers on tap, and quite a few belgians/hard to find beers in the bottle. More importantly, everything was served in appropriate glassware, which surprised me in a place this large. Kudos to them for serving me an Orval in an Orval goblet.
- There's a 6-8 lane bowling alley in the basement! Never would have expected this. It was fun to bowl a few games while drinking some beers with colleagues.
Cons:
- The food was typical bar food. Chicken fingers, greasy pub pizza, etc. I wouldn't likely go back to eat, but I'd certainly go to drink some beers.
Overall, a good bar, and a great beer bar. It was very crowded, so don't expect peace and quiet. The food docks it a star though. Not great.
This is by far the best Lizard location in town. The building used to be the old Elks lodge and still has just enough clues to the building's former life.
There is an honest-to-God bowling alley in the basement  with at least 6 lanes and a separate bar. You can rent this out for events - a really nice little option for parties that can hold a lot of people. Separate bathrooms downstairs too which is a plus.
On the main level there are a couple different seating areas with TVs and also a nice patio out front for the summer months.
The bar area, though is the real jewel here. The bar is HUGE HUGE HUGE. The old gymnasium/auditorium of the Elks lodge is now the bar of the Winking Lizard. Tons of seating, really long bar itself and a separate elevated area with some arcade games/skee-ball which can also be rented out for an event. The first time you see this bar area, your jaw will drop. It's just so cavernous yet somehow not as loud as you would expect.
The food is average as with all the Lizards in my opinion and the service is ok but often slow in the big bar area if you're sitting at a table. Also beware of the stupid-ass rule that you have to get carded to enter the place after 5 pm. This is a Lizard-wide policy which defies logic, but it is what it is I suppose.
Overall, a nice place to grab some wings and beers and watch a game or two.
The Winking Lizard is a venerable Cleveland institution, at this point in my lifetime. I recognize that many locals still remember the opening of the Coventry/Downtown establishments, and still view them as the upstart "new pub on the block." I remember the WL Lakewood opening through the same lens, but still find myself appreciating it every time I visit.
WL is not groundbreaking or novel in almost any perspective. (That being said, having an old school bowling alley in your basement grants nominal rockstar status, which is why I'll be installing one in my house someday) The food is ostensibly diverse, if diversity is served by offering a horde of tavern style food. (Wings, quesidillas, burgers, etc) They have an enormous popcorn machine outside of the main tavern area, which serves to slake the appetites of the marauding drunk sports fans until the food shows up. The beer selection here is liberally priced and offers a wealth of choices, many of which are unexpectedly good imports.
There's lots to do for fun in this spot, from skeeball to pool and basketball machines, as well as dozens of large screens featuring the game du jour. That being said, the crown jewel of this spot is the service; I've been here over a half dozen times and have always been, even at the busiest of times, served promptly and courteously. The bartenders (usually all attractive women) are funny and personable, and the servers are great with everyone. (including your screaming children, which is why I'm always glad when friends with kids want to come here)
Great spot, never disappoints.
To begin, I tend not to frequent stores or restaurants that use live animals as mascots. A shop cat or the family dog--sure. But I loathe when places use exotic animals as living decor. It's downright abusive, and it's a practice that needs to stop. (I'm looking at you, Winking Lizard and Marc's.)
However, when I do have to go to the Winking Lizard, this particular spot is tolerable. It isn't crowded with too many bros, the dining room and bar are separated for less noise, and it has skee ball machines in the back. The food is good, though the beer and cider prices could be cheaper.
Food and locale: pretty good. Using a live animal who's lifespan is longer than most servers' careers as a mascot: not cool.
I love the Winking Lizard. The food is not going to be gourmet, so just know that now, but it's always good and the service is almost always great. I did the World Tour of Beers and it was so much fun. The vibe at this particular location is my favorite. SUCH Â a cool building and a very big, fun bar area. Highly recommended if you're looking for a big, versitile American food menu. Very good specials and an amazing beer selection.
Review Source:The Winking Lizard is a ubiquitous Cleveland institution - there are 14 locations (7 of which are within 20 miles of my house) and they stretch as far south as Columbus. I've been a frequent customer most of my adult life. I cringe a little when I think about how many nights I spent at that little front bar in the Coventry location, Guinness in hand, dreading the short winter walk back to my Coventry apartment. But when it comes to Winking Lizard's, this particular location has to be the gem of the franchise.
Plopped inside the renovated guts of an old Elk's Lodge building on Cleveland's West Side, it's just beautiful. Uber-elevated ceilings, dark woodwork, and a cavernous main room are all parts of what make this Winking Lizard the best. If I had to describe it in only a few words, not an easy feat for this guy, I'd say it's part Dave and Busters and part German beer hall.
There are two main reasons I frequent the Lizard, beer and beer. When it comes to beer selection it's hard to compete with Winking Lizard. They have one of the best draught lists in NE Ohio (dozens of taps and hundreds of bottles) and their World Tour of Beers is a Cleveland-area institution. If you're like me and you have to have a different beer every time you're out, you can't go wrong here. They also have a glass of the month beer where you get to keep the glass. Kudos to the guys behind their beer list. It's chock full of useful data like style, brewery location, ABV, and serving size. Cheers indeed.
The menu is also pretty expansive for a bar-type restaurant. Chances are if you like food they've got something for you. Burgers, ribs, salads, pizza, wraps, sandwiches...the list goes on and on. Did I mention that they've also got some of the best wings I've ever had? Crispy, hot with flavor out the ying yang. Try the spicy sesame. Just do it. I've never really had a bad meal here. The burgers are tasty and actually cooked to order, the wings, as I've already mentioned, are killer, and the grilled chicken sandwiches are always on point. Oh yeah, and their house BBQ sauce is fantastic on their fries.
I've got nothing but good things to say about the Winking Lizard. As a native I grew up on them so I'm probably a bit biased. Bias aside though, they are a solid joint with better than decent bar food and a beer-geek-sized brew list. On the down side (see, I can be objective) they can get a tad loud, especially during sports-type events. Not bad I suppose, just not my thing.
P.S.
If anyone from WL reads this you've gotta add that German soft pretzel app you had during October to the permanent menu. IMHO anyplace with a beer list like yours needs a soft pretzel on the menu. Just sayin'.
While the beer list at the Winking Lizard will have you drooling, skip the nachos and chicken wings. Â We ended up there late-night for dinner. Â I ordered the chicken nachos, a $2 updgrade for chicken. Â If there was 1/2 a chicken breast on them, I'd be surprised. Â The chips were food-service grade and the cheese was right out of a can. Â They weren't bad, but I'd expected something a little higher-quality. Â My husband ordered chicken wings. Â They are not breaded which is fine as long as they get the skin crispy. Â These had a big layer of fat and while the meat was done, the skin could have used another minute or two in the fryer. Â
We had visited the WL on a previous visit and ordered burgers and fries. Â We were much happier with those meals. Â The burgers were large and cooked to our linking. Â The meat seemed to be high-quality. Â The toppings were flavorful and generous. Â We even splurged on the special fries with cheese and bacon. Â Overall, we were happy with that visit.
It isn't a bad place to go, especially if you're looking to have a drink and watch the game. Â I'd recommend ordering burgers, not appetizers. Â Definitely more bang for your buck.
Still the best place in my mind to catch a game in Lakewood. We recently stopped in for the OSU win over Michigan and had a great time.
Surprisingly got a table right away, TVs everywhere tuned to what people want to watch. Friendly service from people that get that you want to spend 3 hours there without spending a fortune. And all the free popcorn you can eat.
Have been here several times without writing a review, so I thought I'd write one. Â This place is GREAT. Â The beer list is just remarkable. Â A must for any beer connoisseurs. Â I've tended to enjoy this place more when I've gone for liquid than for food. Â Don't get me wrong, their food is fine. Â They make a damn fine pizza, and depending on the night, you can get pretty decent food for a great price. Â But their beer list has always been what keeps me coming in. Â Lots of different types, always changing. Â I have yet to tackle the world tour of beers but I will one of these years. Â Having moved to the East Side, I miss having this place right near my house. Â P.S. given that I LOVE skiball, I think it's fun that they have that available! Â A great place to go for drinks for sure, and I don't mind eating there either. Â On this particular visit I was there with family in from out of town, and we got excellent service. Â I would definitely recommend checking this place out.
Review Source:Two years ago we did their World Tour of Beers. Recently it was their Tuesday night bowling league. Now matter what you are here for, the Winking Lizard had a lot to offer! A great menu, and and even greater variety of craft beers and drink options. Also their calendar of specials and happenings can be very helpful! I love trying the "glass of the month" beer, and taking the glass home. I have acquired a bunch of really cool beer glasses for my home collection that way. The staff and service are generally excellent. The only downside is that even though WL is a local chain, they have a bit of a corporate feel. (I also note that the bartenders use jiggers to measure out every liquor pour.) That being said for what it is, its a fabulous place! Also extra great for sports fans. Tons of big nice TVs. And best of all... wing night on Tuesdays!!! Don't miss out on trying that!
Review Source:Last night was wing night at the Winking Lizard. I have been to this Winking Lizard a few times and it's always pretty decent. If you can handle the Bro-Vibe of this place and get past the cacophonous 76 LCD screens blaring sports at max volume you can survive ok. There is a separate dining room which i much prefer to the Bro Sector.
Anyhow, I have been here for their burger nights and they are usually pretty ok. I really enjoy coming for the wings. My friend really digs the wings so he gives me a call when he usually goes up there. We showed up around 7 or so and had no trouble getting in and were served pretty prompt.
Going out for chicken wings is kind of an existential weirdness. It's so rooted in Bro-Culture that it can sometimes feel absurd to go out with the guys and smash chicken wings and beer without feeling like a total idiot and a primitive. Luckily the restaurant part and not the bar part helped me from feeling completely lame.
My girlfriend got a 12 Dogs of Christmas and I got one of those huge glasses of their specialty root beer. The Root Beer is AWESOME here. They have a wide variety of flavors - between the gang we had the BBQ, the Magma, regular Hot, Cajun, Spicy Garlic etc. ALL GREAT. All meaty and hearty...no gristley grossness you'd associate with normal wings. And for .40 cents a piece I'll gladly pay the higher price for the good wings. My girlfriend had the Blackbean Burger, which she enjoys thoroughly and will usually get one to go. The server we had was really on the ball, and did a great job.
Overall the food is really good, and the service is as well. I really like the wings here better than anywhere in Cleveland and everything else seems ok. I would give it five stars but too many morons go here and that room with the TV's is like a torture dimension.
I've always been a fan of Winking Lizard, when I was working downtown for four years, I was a regular at that location. Â I was super excited that there was a restaurant in Lakewood. Â The service was okay, but I am a huge fan of the food. Â Got the Strawberry Margarita with my meal and boy...that stuff made me SUPER happy lol (I wonder if it is influencing me to write this nice review? lol) Â The staff was very helpful, nice and pleasant without being annoying. Â Happy hour is from 3pm to7pm...no "I need to get down there quick" prices for the drinks but they are sooo strong and yummy. Â Food was good but I am a fan of Winking Lizard (no negative feedback from me) and it didn't disappoint.
Review Source:Just noting that their spinach artichoke dip is verrrrry tasty. And we also went for wing night (which if I'm remembering correctly occurs on both Monday and Tuesday) and the sauces were really good. I recommend the "Spicy Sesame," although it's really not spicy (the Mild has more of a kick). The Thai sauce also got high marks.
I recently went to a BW3 and had their boneless wings. In comparison  with the Lizard's boneless, BW's are better. But I'd still give the Lizard's wings a shot.
Jamie, we love you.
What would our bowling team do without you? Â Drink water? Â The horror!!!!
Every week during bowling league (btw, Wednesdays are the best!), Jamie pours us our $4.50 LaBatts and keeps us happy while we inevitably bowl gutter balls and get into fights with accountants...
That's why we wouldn't know what to do without you, oh, bartender, Jamie! Â
The downstairs bowling alley at the Lizard in Lakewood is less retro than it used to be, but still expect holiday graphics to be showing two or three months after said holiday. Â That's how they keep it real. There is plenty of Jon Bon Jovi on the jukebox, the popcorn is salty and like I said, Jamie is on the ball! Â Haha...ball...bowling review...ha! Â
What else could you ask for? Â Other than maybe a bowling score over 100...but that's a different story.
First, a big kudos to the management team of all the Lizards -- they've taken the step of adding nutrition information to their online menu, something most restaurants are very reluctant to do. While I'll be shocked at how many calories I stuff into my face when it comes out, I'm glad they're taking this step toward letting people be aware (or negligent) of their own nutrition.
I do enjoy the Lizard. I don't have to get the same old beer since there's over three hundred on tap and in bottles in any given year. I'm a proud world tourist, and they make a great drink. The food is tasty, if basic. I'd love to see something a bit more daring a bit more in my face and challenging. I realize there's no sort of chef du cuisine, or any sort of that at each restaurant, but, if you're going to offer really good beer along side okay, mass produced beers, why not offer really good food to go along side pretty good food? That would create a tremendous niche for the Lizard (so long as they don't call it a gastropub, because WHO EVEN KNOWS WHAT THAT IS?!).
The burgers are good, and with the option to replace your meat patty with an Angus Beef (not a style of beef or anything -- it's simply a designation of beef that goes hand in hand with Choice, Prime, etc. Doesn't mean it's better than grass fed, just that it satisfied the Angus Beef board.) or Turkey patty is great. The wing sauces are tasty, though the higher you go on the "heat" chain, the more of a broad spectrum you get. I don't know that the Cajun is spicier than the Garlic, but, they're tasty. I really dig the chicken sandwiches, too. Get the one on Garlic Bread. I think it's the Chicken Parm. Oh, you will not be disappointed, friends.
My two gripes: I wish they offered a smaller fry. The gigantic steak fries are good when hot and fresh, but get soggy quick. If you're reading this, Lizard folks: You cannot go wrong with a crinkle cut fry. Don't worry about fresh cut. Crinkle cut.
Second gripe: Holy, holy loud Batman. The Lakewood and Independence joints get super loud thanks to a widely expansive bar with really tall ceilings. If there's game on, good luck having a discussion in the bar. Also, I wish the management team would police the aisles. Often times, two attractive girls decide to grab a beer, and invariably, hundreds of hambones circle their table making it impossible for people to get by. If there's twenty people in the bar, fine. If there's hundreds? Plow the roads, folks. Tell people to sit or beat it. While you're a full bar, Lizard, you're still a restaurant first.
All in all, you really can't go wrong with any of the Lizards. I'm partial to the one down the street from me, but, they're all very consistent, and you're getting food that'll taste the same at each. I'd cut and paste this reply to each of them throughout the area, but, I think that'd be frowned upon.
Great wings great pizza. You would not think that a wing place (the best wing place) would have AMAZING pizza... I mean why would you, right? Â Well set those thoughts and fear aside. When you try one you will know that this is a pizza place and wonder why they have wings!! Wait, its because the wings are the best, why do they have Pizza.. You get the point! Both are amazing, really!
Review Source:I'm thoroughly convinced that the Winking Lizard has the best wings in the world, bar none. Â Buffalo ain't got nuthin' on them...and I've had true Buffalo wings. Â While they have a large assortment of wing flavors, my favorite is the caribbean spice. Â I can easily put down a couple dozen or so! Â And their beer list is HUGE, best, I've ever seen, anywhere! Â I've never done it, but they have the 'beer club' that you can join. Â If I still lived in Cleveland, or if I ever live there again, I will certainly be trying that out! Â Cool, relaxed sports environment too, great for watching games. Â They have other Lizards around Cleveland as well, in Coventry, Independence, Cleveland, and Avon I believe.
Review Source:Knowledgeable staff! I cant even explain how important it is to know about the  beer you are serving when  you have such a amazing selection! first thing I saw when I sat at the bar was the wall of beer "the heavens opened up and a sudden thirst came on" I was amazed so many yumms I want to try! I could have stayed all day! I had a few beers but my fav was the vanilla beer it was so different and delightful I often  get cravings for this beer and can not find it anywhere?! The bathrooms were stanky and the floors were sticky but other than that I will be returning!
Review Source:I really like the atmosphere of this place but I have to say I had the WORST Margarita of my life here...and I'm a huge Margarita drinker (notice I give it enough respect to capitalize the name) Â but this place made a Margarita like whiskey sour and it was so sour that I couldn't drink it and had to send it back. In all fairness, they may have had a rookie bartender that night who didn't know how to make one and decided to just wing it, hoping the ignoramus at the table wouldn't know any better...not knowing the Margarita Queen was on the receiving end.
The reason I say that is that I went to the Winking Lizard on Huron, downtown the other night, and told the waitress to ask the bartender to go easy on the 'sour mix' (thinking all Winking Lizards made them that way) to which she seemed puzzled and said, 'they don't use sour mix in a Margarita' LOL I said, 'well they need to send someone over to the Lakewood location and tell them that because they seem to be confused as to what a Margarita is and have decided it's a whiskey sour with tequila' ...other than that, I enjoyed the Lakewood location. Food is so so but good enough for a quick bite.
Looks like Winking Lizard got something right, and that "something" comes in the form of great beer lists and this particular location.
Yes, the Lizard has spots all over NEO, but like many other yelpers who have written before me, I agree that Lakewood takes the cake. It's nestled inside a huge, historic building with plenty of rooms for family dinner and/or bar debauchery--whatever floats your boat. Not to mention a game room, free popcorn and a bowling alley downstairs. You walk inside this place and seriously feel tiny, that's how tall the ceilings are.
I know what you're thinking... This chick probably just likes this place because of the free popcorn. Well, it's true. That does contribute to my feelings, considering my undying and intense passion for le p-corn. But that's not all. Take a glance at the insane beer menu and you'll see why.
The food? Well, it's not my favorite bar grub, but it'll do. I've had better veggie options at greasier spots. The burgers are tasty, as well as the wings, but I can't see myself going out of my way to eat here. It's one of those places you go to for the brews and end up eating to soak up the large amounts of booze sloshing in your stomach. (Nice image, eh?)
As far as watching sports--well, they've got a bajillion TVs and there's no way in hell someone is going to be tall enough to block your view. Not with those ceilings at least. So, sure.. go get your barley-pop sipping, wing-fingered macho time on. Lizard is a great spot to do it!
After coming home to Cleveland from my first 10 months in California, the first place that I want to go to hang out with my friends is the Winking Lizard in Lakewood. Before moving to California, I started a weekly Wing Night tradition with my friends from high school (we are now all college graduates)- I highly recommend Monday/Tuesday Wing Nights at the Wink!
When I'm hungry, I'll get 10 wings and celery/blue cheese. My favorite flavors are Caribbean and Spicy BBQ. When I'm in the mood to switch it up, my next favorite is Thai. But in all honesty, you can't go wrong with ANY of the flavors. At Wing Night prices, you can't get a better deal.
Besides Wings, I love the atmosphere at this place. The Bar area is huge, full of energy and friendly local Cleveland faces. Beer selection is always fantastic and I try my hardest to purchase the Glass of the Month. The free popcorn at the front of the restaurant is also a must. If you love BBQ sauce, you should also purchase a bottle to go.
The Wink is a Cleveland favorite and hence I can't help but readily give it 5 stars!
Winking Lizard is kind of a Cleveland area staple. Â I recently visited the Lakewood location for the first time, and it was business as usual. Â I love a good beer list, and you pretty much can't go wrong here. Â I was very excited to see that Founder's Breakfast Stout was on draught, however I was there late-ish on 10-31 and was informed that it was a November draught pick, so I couldn't get one that night. Â Looks like I'll back for some of that! Â People, you have to try this stout...it's that good. Â
The food was fine. Â I don't do a lot of meat (really any, except for the occasional sushi), so I was happy to see a few veg options. Â I got the portabella sandwich and was to see that all the veggies on it were grilled (instead of fried as I might have expected). Â
I should also mention that the atmosphere here is way cooler than that of most of the locations. Â You can tell that it has some history, which I love.
Overall Winking Lizard is a-ok, and I will be back for the Breakfast Stout...possibly on more than one occasion!
I love going to Winking Lizard for their weekly specials -- the deals on personal pizzas and wings are great. Â While the wings often aren't as spicy as I might expect them to be from their heat chart, most of the flavors are very tasty and it's fun to get a variety. Â With a few wings and a small pizza of your choice (I like adding chicken and artichoke), you can have a great, inexpensive meal. Â Their drink selection is also fun and extensive. Â It's a nice place for everyone, whether you're sitting down for a family meal or heading for the bar.
Review Source:The Lakewood Winking Lizard is by far the best in town! Spacious and charming, and full of great food, just how I like my restaurants!
I recently fell in love with their boneless wings. More meat, less mess! And the range of sauces they have is impressive! On Mondays (and Tuesdays, I think?) they have 35 cent wings, a wonderful deal.
I have never been disappointed with my food here. Their burgers are good, their pulled pork sandwich excellent (pulled pork is always excellent), and they have a hell of a 24 oz root beer.
The only downside? Don't order a non-beer drink here. Every Wink I've been to is stingy on the liquor, opting instead for more sour mix. I do not like this substitution. I want a drink made well, which doesn't usually entail simply making it stronger, just making it with accurate proportions of ingredients.
However, for the beer and the bar food, this is your best bet. What's more the Lakewood location has a BOWLING ALLEY IN THE RESTAURANT. Can't argue with that!
There are a dozen or so Winking Lizards in the Cleveland area, but this one has a special charm. The building use to be an old tennis club and then turned into a Elk Lodge, and then a Winking Lizard. The inside is huge, and the bar can seat plenty of beer goers.
I went on a Monday evening around 7pm or so. It had decent traffic but it was not to the point were you had to wait to be seated or for someone to leave the bar. The stand out feature of Winking Lizard is their incredible beer list. About 200 beers you can choose from. You can join their World Tour of Beer, which is about 10 bucks for the membership and you get a book explaining each beer on the list and a rating a guide so you can rate the beers you like or do not like.
Their food is good, but nothing special, typical American bar food, wings, burgers, sandwiches. Monday and Tuesday are their wing nights. On a typical wing night at restaurants you get the worse wings possible, but these wings were great, plenty of flavors to pick from, they are juicy and fresh. Definitely  a must try here.
The hostess and the bartenders are great. Friendly and knowledgeable, everything you need to complete the experience. If you are looking for a bar/restaurant with a great beer list and great atmosphere you should definitely true out Winking Lizard.
The Winking Lizard has some pretty solid bar food and a fantastic selection of beers. Â One of my favorite things about the Wink is the glass of the month where you can buy a beer in a fancy-pants glass and then you get to take it home! Â I don't think I've spent more than $6 on this combo before, so it's a pretty good deal. Â Also, they have some pretty insanely awesome beer specials. Â You can get a 32 ounce beer for $5 pretty much every night of the week. Â They change beer depending on what day it is. Â You really can't beat that.
If you're not a beer drinking, the mixed drinks leave a lot to be desired (at least if you order them off the menu). Â The Margarita for 2 is basically a glass of sour mix.
The Lakewood Winking Lizard is by far my favorite location. Â The place is HUGE! Â It is inside an old house, which is really cool. Â Also, you can rent out a bowling alley in the basement for parties. Â You heard me right...a bowling alley. Â It also features a really nice patio in front.
The server was fast, helpful, and very personable. Â He made the visit very enjoyable.
I will definitely be back here many times in the future.
Didn't want to review another Lizard after already doing the downtown one, but i'm in a bit of a drought and need to hit 300 reviews by my birthing day. Plus the horror that was Morgantown, West Virginia earlier in the week really made me appreciate what i have right down the street.
Saturday was pretty low key there even with all the sports on tv. AND the mighty 1985 NBA draft! Shouts out to Patrick Ewing, Xavier McDaniel, Detlef Schrempf and Karl Malone(taken at 13? wtf?) for helping me relive my childhood card collecting days. Sadly, Manute Bol passed as i munched my quesadillas. They were decent, cheap and light.
The beer- -A Brooklyn Summer Ale 22 for cheap, 16 oz German something or other and a bottle of domestic. Grand total was 19 Lizard skins. The bartender was way friendly and quick with the pour.
I love the building! Lots of seating, long ass bar, outdoor seating by unfortunately pretty crappy stretch of Detroit and has it's own character unlike some other franchises. If i didn't need to Yelp so many other places, i would definitely stop in more. Maybe after i hit my goal.
Thursday night at Winking Lizard lakewood is well -- whatever is to be expected. Fairly busy but always able to find a table. Friend and myself grabbed a two-top in the bar. Service was spotty, always a good beer selection though. Food-wise, well I'm a very picky eater, but for a Lizard it was satisfying. Food came out fast, cooked to my specs, and even tasted decent. Just a burger and fries on special paired with Leinenkugel.
Will definitely keep going to hang, eat, drink and watch sports with friends.
Lakewood Winking Lizard is a great option for lunch, to catch a Cav's game, or meet-up with friends on the weekend. Their bar is separated from the dining room so you don't have to worry about being too loud for families while you drink with your friends. YEAH!
They have a small stage in the bar area and often have live bands.
There is bowling in the basement! Woohoo!!
This is definitely not a dive and in the top 10% of Lakewood bars, rated on cleanliness, class, and clients. Yes, you might run into some hambones and hooknasties, but it isn't the majority of patrons. You can be a bit older than the average Lakewood crowd (40-50) and feel comfortable meeting here.
I like the Buffalo Chicken Salad with grilled chicken instead of breaded.
They sell gluten free beer.
This is a large bar / restaurant. They even have bowling lanes downstairs!
Lunch was good with reasonable prices, a nice selection, lots of different brews, and good service. I ordered the Blue-Cheese-Mushroom-Burger and it was very good.
Nothing too amazing going on in here, but definitely a reliable lunch.
If you come here expecting top-tier bar food, you will not be disappointed. Â The menu is full of traditional pub items including pizza, BBQ, sandwiches and, of course, wings! Â Their wing variety is solid and the sauces are yummy. Â I believe the Lizard ranks third in the local Cleveland area behind BW3 and Quaker Steak, but it's still worth the trip if you set your expectations appropriately. Â
P.S. They also have awesome 36 OZ beer specials!
UPDATE: Â The menu has been redesigned so that it can be jam-packed with full page ads! Â There is literally a giant advertisement on each left hand page. Â As there are at least 5 or 6 ads, this makes the menu way too huge and INCREDIBLY ANNOYING. Â I'd like to puke up greasy bar food on the person that decided on such a low class and absolutely money hungry move at the expense of their customers!
Now for my original review...
THE UP-SIDE: Â Really large open space, cool atmosphere, many types of beer, and good bar food. Â If you're looking for a place for a party, you can even rent out the bowling alley in the basement!
THE DOWN-SIDE: It's just a bar with some okay food; no great shakes.
THE SUM-IT-UP: Not a bad place to hang out with some friends and have some pretty decent bar food.
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