Winking Lizard Tavern

Winking Lizard is one of my favorite places to go for lunch/​dinner. I really enjoy the burgers and the place (though smaller then their old location) is still a good place to hang out. I wish it was closer to where i live so I could go there more often.

This is an awful place. Cannot believe there’s actually a wait for a place that uses frozen food (they microwave the crap out of). Terrible service as well, it takes about a half hour between beers. Their only saving grace is location, once people actually experience the horrible food, if they have any taste at all — they’ll flee!

Nice place to get some wings, sandwich or a cold beer. Bar area has plenty of TVs and the outside patio area has a separate bar and ample seating area.

I enjoy the Winking Lizard locations, except the Avon location. It is too small and cramped. There is little to no waiting area. My son is 6’6″ and had to wait outside the first and last time we went there to eat. The food is great, just too close for comfort at this location. I really miss the old/​closed Avon location.

This place has a super cool pop machine. I don’t really like the menu though. there’s not a lot of stuff on there that seems appetizing. So many people love the place though. The barbecue sauce there is to die for though.

The bar staff is fantastic (Tony, Julez, Heather & Amy) every time! We recently had a small, but very rare, issue with how our food was prepared. Scott, the GM, came to talk to us right away and made it more than right. The level of customer service they all display is a pleasant surprise!

Nice new building. I sit at the bar when I come and the service has always been on the slow side. Everyone is nice enough and the food equals the other locations.

The food is very good. There is a great variety to choose from as well as good choices for kids. It’s a very friendly atmosphere but unfortunately they’re usually pretty busy so expect a 10 – 20 minute wait. The mixed drinks are reasonably priced and well as the appetizers. You can also checkin before you get there to cut down the wait time.

So-​so. My sister and I went here about a month ago because we thought the bar looked good. When we got there it was fully packed which was a huge surprise because it was a weeknight. I think there might have been a game on… or something.
Anywho, we sat at the bar because it was so busy and we thought we’d get better service. Truthfully, it wasn’t really any better. We were about 20 years younger then that crowd’s median age and the bartender seemed to think it was weird that we were there.
We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip and a pitcher of one of their house drinks. Both of us thought that the dip was fine, but the pitcher was very weak. There was definitely almost no alcohol in it because I drank half and I’m a lightweight and I was barely feeling anything (3 beers does me in). When we got our bill we both kinda felt that we had over payed by about $ 10 for what we had received.
All in all, while the bar food looked good I don’t think I’d go back because the atmosphere was so unpleasant. I think if the service had been more positive I wouldn’t feel that way – but eh, some places are just like that.

I only come here because my girlfriend’s softball team is sponsored by them. And you would think that they would have a table for us after the game, but no. And once again the food is terrible, and the service sucks. I wished for once we would have the cool server that came from the old location, because she is nice, on top of our orders, and just a all around nice person. But yet once again, this did not happen. Even my staple, of sorta okay pizza has gone down hill. And now, sadly, we are all talking about going somewhere else. I would love if they could make a decent meal, but that is just too much to ask for. So once again, my suggestion is to go somewhere else if you want food before you go out for drinks… please winking lizard, read your comments on Unilocal,and make some attempt to make at least decent fod for us to eat. Cause I as well as the others on the softball team would appreciate more than just drinks to have here after the game. And btw, the best server here is Kim, hands down. Always, always, always, use her. She is the best server they have.

I have been here a few times and the food has always been good. I have never had a bad experience with staff either. The place isn’t that big so if u come during peak hours expect a little wait.

The winking lizard is a strong go to for my wife and I when I the mood for American sports bar food. The beer selection is top notch, I love the bbq sauce and sandwiches. Ribs are good and burgers are good as well. A solid place to go to.

Our server was great. Very nice and understood the menu very well. We ate in the bar area. It was very loud and annoying at times. Next time we will ask for the other side of the «wall». I am trying to understand why they put that there. Maybe fire code or noise issue? Seems like two separate places. I will be back. Bummed they have no Tator tots.

I loved the old location. This new location just flat out sucks. Very odd layout. The TV’s behind the bar are simply silly. Somebody must have said ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to have a wall full of TV’s?’ Well it just looks confusing and over the top. I only had wings and they were terrible. Some of the thicker pieces seemed uncooked. I still think the Winking Lizard is a decent place but I will choose a different location and definitely stay away from the wings.

The food is always good here. I have never had a bad experience with food or service. The new location seems significantly smaller than the old location so you may have to wait for a table.

I thought this place was great! I visited while home for the holidays and had awesome service. Food was spot-​on and the inside was very clean. The TV set up at the bar would make viewing any sporting event very positive. I will be back while in Cleveland in 2015.

It’s just okay. Service was great, but it’s the same wings and no tator tots! Great new building but they could step it up on their wings. Test some new flavors and add tator tots full time. Guinness is on tap so that’s a plus. Slaw was great. We will go back.

The sever was super nice and patient with us as we figured out the menu. Huge TVs everywhere give you a view of any game you want — I’m not a sports guy, but it’s pretty sweet.
They have that fancy coke dispenser that had thirty drink options, and the place mat is a tour of beers, with five limited availability beers and seasonal rotations. In fact, it’s a bit overwhelming.
The fried pickles were pretty okay — breaded instead of battered as I prefer, but mostly crispy.
On the other hand, my wings were fantastic — that lip burn that says, «I don’t care how ridiculous I look with an orange beard, I can’t stop eating these spicy garlic wings.» The caribbean wings were also quite good.
Overall, I’ll be happy to return and try new things like the 16″ French bread pizza which our neighbor table ordered.