Outdoor seating
Yes
Winking Lizard Beachwood in Beachwood
Categories
Location on the map
Beachwood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Delivery
No
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fireplace
Yes
Sport
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Happy-hour food
Yes
Kids' menu
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Phone: +1 216-454-0380
Site: https://www.winkinglizard.com/
Site: https://www.winkinglizard.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:11AM–11PM
- Tuesday:11AM–11PM
- Wednesday:11AM–11PM
- Thursday:11AM–11PM
- Friday:11AM–12AM
- Saturday:11:30AM–12AM
- Sunday:11:30AM–10PM
Comments (199)
This is my first time at this location. Ive been to several locations within this particular chain of restaurants. I found this one to be a Hidden Gem due to its location. Its hidden in a business park within some hotel chains. Firstly, they are following the proper covid-19 protocol. The restaurant itself was very clean. I had only one hour to eat because I had an appointment. When I told the server that and asked if she could get me out quickly not only did she say yes but my food arrived in 5 minutes or less. In fairness I only ordered a drink and a salad but thats still quick. I also asked my server to bring me a takeout container and to cash me out while I was still at the table and she quickly did both! If you like this particular restaurant chain then youre going to have to give this one a try.
Horrible called and of course the manager wants me to bring them back. I’m upset I trusted them with my dinner I had a rough day and this horrible food was the cherry on top…. Thanks for nothing never again
Arrived at 4:05 seated instantaneously, waited 20 minutes ignored by waitress, no acknowledgement, albeit 4 talking by bar. A blonde acknowledge the couple directly behind us several times,but not once had anyone offered us anything. Quite sad considering the establishment was not busy. Ended up at Mables at Eaton square
Waitress excellent. Wings overdone and really not edible manager very accommodating and repeat ordered them and they came out the same way. Hamburgers just ok and because we were hungry we ate them. Medium were medium well done and dry. Salad instead of fries was excellent. The decafe coffee stronger than Starbucks But, we were able to get some boiled water and then it was ok. Just used to Mayfield Heights.
It hurts me to write this review because I love the winking lizard its my go to local place. However this location did not live up to my expectations. My fiancée and myself sat at the bar. The bartender seen and acknowledged us then got ignored for the next 10 mins. It wasnt until we got up to leave the bartender finally asked us if we needed anything. At that point we just left and went to the Bedford Heights location. The worst part was only 1 other person was sitting at the bar so they werent even busy at the time.
Good service, but my drinks kept coming all wrong, the burger was lacking and wings were all very small. It has a nice patio and over all I will try it again, but just get beer instead of margaritas.
Was there for a birthday party. The food was great and so was the service. The waitress offered to take a picture of everyone. Fries here are fresh and tasty.
We are visiting from new York and staying at Homewood suites next door. My family ordered boneless wings with the sauce on the side (for my 6 yr old, since we didnt know spice level) well he couldnt eat his dinner because the sauce was ON the wings. He didnt even get the blue cheese he ordered 😮💨Bo mans honey club sandwich was not satisfactory at all. The chicken was rubbery and small. Extremely small and unfulfilling. The bread was good though 😅The kids corn dog meal had har overcooked pieces and I also thought it was wierd that the kids meals didnt come with drinks... Maybe thats just me.Lastly my buffalo chicken salad was delicious. I just wish I got the extra ranch I ordered.
Casual american sports bar with a large selection of burgers and sandwiches. There are also lots of beer choices. Unfortunately we got an uncaring waitress who only wanted to push the chains specials and was not helpful to us.The food was overall good and tasty. Just what you want for a lunch when travelling.
Sever lady was handling herself well despite having to handle the whole dining room basically alone. Lettuce could have been a little fresher.
It was a good experience. While I have visited this place multiple times, the best time to be here is probably during a game of their local teams. The whole place feels pretty lively with TVs all over the walls. The service is pretty decent. The staff is good. The food is also decent, wouldnt say great. Have tried their wings and pizza. Liked them. They also have an option for open air seating, but to find a space there you must be there very early.
Great service. Great food. One if the best tasting burgers Ive had. Tried the 911 sauce. Good taste. Heat came after, but manageable. Ask for crispy wings. Maybe just my preference.
Organize to work party for about 15 people. I called ahead. We arrived there and we had to wait 20 minutes in a virtually empty restaurant for them to get their act together. That being said once we got situated everything was great.
I love to explore local bars when I am in a new places. On this note, went to this winking Lizards restaurant. Here is my review.Restaurant is good but we had very unpleasant experience.First the menu is very tricky and not so clear. Waiter proposed, she would bring 4 samples and select what you like. When the bill came, we saw a charge of $7. Staff never informed us that samples will be charged.We ordered nachos and cheese was like water, it was dripping and yakkWe ordered Veggie quesadilla and clearly instructed “No Meat” No “Chicke” No “seafood” in it. After 30 mins wait, they brought CHICKEN quesadilla. When I informed them, they were very casual and said sorry.Very disappointing restaurant.
The food and atmosphere are great! Our bartender Z has such a beautiful personality, we felt as though we were her only customers. Great experience at Winking Lizard Beachwood!
Food was excellent, and atmosphere was great. Love the popcorn as well. Lost 1 star due to service, which was brutally slow for them not being busy. I would still go back though
My very first visit at Winking Lizard for Clambake Weekends. The lobster is very salty，other than that everthing else is good and the food is fresh.
Service was great! The wings were awesome and my salad was yummy!
Best wings in town even though irs a chain. Tuesday nights are wing nights although its kind of bad they switched the specials to only boneless, service is good and they habe an outside patio with a fire pit for winter.
Very family friendly. A little too many young kids screaming and running around are my only complaint. It was the day before Thanksgiving so very busy. Quoted 35 mins was seated by 20, the food took about 20 minutes to come out for a party of 5. The food was good, always is at any winking lizard.
Good steak and price. Dont try the fire in the hole unless you want to set your mouth on fite.
Winking lizard used to be a favorite of mine as a kid. This experience has changed my feeling quite dramatically.I ordered takeout for a specific time well over an hour in advance. Showed up promptly yet had to wait 20 minutes to have the second half of my order prepared. Wings (with sauce) were dry. Apparently salads here have everything but lettuce. And the ribs are served cold and tasteless.2 stars for less than stellar performance.
The staff is very friendly and even staff that was not my waiter was always making sure we did not need anything. The food was very good.
The food was yummy and the staff was super friendly and helpful.
Met up with coworkers for the first time in months. We sat on the patio. Every group was socially distanced, tables were cleaned and sanitized between each customer, and bar and grill were both up to their usual standards.
Absolutely amazing place to spend time and get a great meal. They have every beer you could dream about and over a hundred whiskeys to choose from. The food is priced very reasonably and they have deals during the week for wings etc. Have been a number of times and always been great.
We stumbled upon Winking Lizard after three other restaurants were closed for dinner on Sunday, which is about par for the course for Cleveland nowadays. Thankfully, we were met with excellent service, great wings and a truly impressive selection of beers. A great place for drinks and a quick bite with friends.
Awesome dinner out with family great customer service good food and great atmosphere!
If youre a Clevelander and you havent been to the Wink, you better fix that.This is a delightful location with a nice patio (and heaters for the cold seasons). There is always a superb rotating beer selection, and the bar food is very solid. Spicy garlic and Thai wings are my favorite.Also, the World Tour Of Beer is absolutely worth it.
Attended a patio concert. Music, food, and service were all good.
Good food and drinks. Excellent waiter.
Ordered online for pick up at 5:35. When my husband talked to host she said food was being bagged. 15 minutes later manager says there is no order. Eventually find order at 6pm. Food seems like it was sitting around too. Very disappointed.
I ordered a grilled cheese w/no bacon and there was bacon on my sandwich and the cheese was burnt. There was barely any cheese. It was awful & could have made me very ill. It was a waste of money!
I have not been out dining very much since the pandemic started. First, the menu is very extensive and very reasonably priced. If you cannot find something to choose, it is your own fault. The restaurant was filled with an old + young alike design. Many televisions circumference the dining area. A cozy, beautiful outdoor dining area for clement weather is noticed as soon as one approaches the restaurant. And I cannot rave enough of the employees who made our dining experience outstanding. The server, who, of course, we had the most interaction, was well above a 10/10. We will not hesitate to go back when we are in Cleveland, Ohio.
Great service. Make sure to get the patron upgrade for the Margarita, it is worth it. They happened to be on special that day, and our first waitress didnt mention it so I got the regular and when they switched, I tried the other one. Also, I tried the Bourbon Barrel wings, which have caramel and Sriracha. I dont like spicy and it wasnt. The caramel needed the balance. Just sucks you cant split flavors but 🤷🏽♀️
Had a real nice time, our order came quickly and the food was terrific 😀...
Pleasantly surprised to find this local restaurant when visiting family around the holidays. This cheeseburger oasis hit the spot after a weekend of turkey, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce.The steak fries and bacon cheeseburger were good, and table service was above par with plenty of refills and help from staff in addition to our server.*And yes, there is an actual lizard in the lobby to view as you wait for a table, as well as an oversized self-service popcorn machine at the door.
The food is one of my favorite parts. The service staff were friendly and knowledgeable. I cant wait to come back and drink towards finishing my tour! That server mark though Ill tell you what, if I was 20 years younger he wouldnt have to work!
Food and service very consistent. Wish they would add sweet,/baked potato.
Great spot, great food, great drinks, great service....Laura was fantastic! Give her a big bonus!
Im giving 5 stars because the food and service was great. First time visiting a winking lizard and will return.
I was greeted and seated promptly. The server was quick and brought drinks and let us chat and look over the menu, then checked back in and we were ready to order. We each had buffalo chicken salads and requested dressing on the side. Everything was delicious, the lettuce freshThe only downside was while they gave me dressing on the side, they also put some on the salad, which was a little too much. Very minor in the scheme of things.
Winking lizard always has great food. I was slightly disappointed as they stopped serving onion rings. It was one of my favorites.
We got the slap of ribs yesterday. Both of us end up with food poisoning
This was a great find just staying in Cleveland overnight on the way back to MI from the east coast. I did not expect this in the airport district.They have free popcorn ( however by the time we left it was not available anymore) and a menu where everone did find something suitable. The wings were excellent. The only drawback : the fries were a bit soggy and the garlic cheese bread they serve with everything was clunky and seemed out of place, it was also very heavy..Service was knowlegeable, prompt and friendly. The patio is spacious and inviting with real plants and patio lights, They also have umbrellas and shade sails.This is so much better than staring at a parking lot.The outdoor bar has plenty of covered space.It was not very busy at the time we were there and noise levels were acceptable/low.I am sad this is an Ohio chain and wish they will come to MI!
My girlfriend and I were looking for a place to eat and were looking through the reviews here and some were good and decent but I dont honestly believe the reviews do it justice. We showed up and they were super polite and took us to out table around 4:20 and got us our food fast and correct and when we finished then quickly got us to go containers. We were seated fed and out and paid the bill in less than an hour. This place is really nice with polite genuine workers. I wouldnt mind eating here every night if I had the money. Truly a great place to eat out.
Always good here, disappointed they did not have the beer glass of the month…
Great food. Great beer selection. Service is slow, especially at lunch.They also let people smoke on the patio. The tables are like 6 feet apart. Smoke doesn’t instantaneously dissipate just because you’re outside. It’s utterly ridiculous that I can’t take advantage of their nice patio without risking my kids getting secondhand smoke.
Absolutely wonderful! Will definitely return if Im ever in the area again
Nice place with outdoor seating and the standard lizard menu
I order crispy wings and they were absolutely perfect 🥰
Solid long islands, good bourbon selection. Haven’t been in a while but will def go back
Great wings and beer 🍺🍻 all the time 🙂
Such a great place... dont miss it
The wings were great, the patty melt was the best Ive ever had. But what made it awesome was our server Ashley!
Good food. Great beer and whiskey menu.
Great beer, great food, and great service! Thank you Haley!
The Winking Lizard provides for an enjoyable dining experience at an affordable price. The restaurant contains a sports bar and several dining areas. Choose from a variety of food including a variety of beef, pork, chicken, and seafood. Prices are fairly reasonable and the food is high quality and served to order.The Winking Lizard has tables spaced out in the restaurant and Plexiglas dividers to separate visitors from one another.Service was descent and checked on us often.
Just OK. Little pricey for wings and the waitress really didnt seem to want to be there
130PM Sunday. Two people. 10 min after we were seated to have someone get our drink orders. Put an app order in when we got our drink (10 boneless wings) 30 min later we got the wings. 10 min after we had eaten them, we finally had someone come to take our lunch order. We also asked for 10 more wings to eat as we figured the real food would probably take a while. Waited 40 minutes to get our food (burger + skinny dippers) as well as our second order of boneless wings. Then another 10 min with the bill....Tables around us had multiple drink refills and had food brought to them before we even had an appetizer despite arriving after us.The redeeming star is that the food was good.
I had a great experience here today. I was picking up a takeout order and there was a small mix-up. They quickly made it right and threw in some extras too. The person assisting me was very kind and I really appreciated his help. The food was good too.
Thank you for bringing back .65 wing nite, even though its only for awhile
Great food! Take out was so early!
Always a great time. Great bartenders, drinks, food! The total package. Dont forget to get a bag of popcorn on your way out! When we are in Cleveland, we always stop by.
Sorry, but food AND service are way subpar. Have eaten here for years, and liked it whether the service was spot on or a little slow, since the food was good. WAS. The lizard Lips (chicken fingers) today were shreds - thin, bone dry and cooked in a batter that has to be out of a bag. Not crispy or crunchy - tooth cracking hard and tasteless. Not good. Worst Ive had in a long time. As for sauce - its Kens restaurant sauce in a cup. The staff may be new and inexperienced, but management has to be on the floor, and take responsibility for the bad food.Right now, this is just a bar, and you can smoke outside...
Fast and delicious to go order. They got everything right, which is now rare.
This is one of our favorite places to go! Just about everything on the menu is delicious. Paired with the atmosphere and the amazing service, Winking Lizard is the best. Definitely recommend.
The chicken the my 9 yo ate was undercooked and raw so Wes my sons, a real health hazzard.
Terrific service and even better food. The reasonable prices make this a great spot for families. Wonderful experience overall!
I just started to go there, l only try their chicken sandwich, that l put together. It was just like a patty melt, instead of beef, l have fry chicken breast, on rye gill bread, and grill onions, three slice of swiss cheese, served with French fries. Wow my mouth was having a party that day. Try it.
The jolly rancher shot was watered down. The wings were cooked harder than a rock. The ribs were excellent though and the potato skins were really good despite them running out of green onion and substituting it for white onion instead.
The “lizard” is an Ohio staple of food and sports. They have a really good selection of beers and the wings and burgers are very good. But I feel the last few times we have been, the service has not really been very good. The most recent time I was there with 3 others, we waited 38 minutes for our food, our drinks were never refilled and the check/payment took way too long. And we got there at 1:15, quite a bit after the lunch rush. I want to rate it higher, but I think the service needs to improve. Still, it’s a fun place for sports and some drinks after work.
Solid place with very good food. The staff was very helpful and attentive. Shoutout to Dan the server. He was on top of everything and made some great suggestions. Also today is his roommates birthday. Happy birthday friend of Dan.We ordered quite a bit of food as it was a team night for work. We ordered pizza and wings and the food was exceptional. Their Thai Chili wing sauce was spot on and fiery. Their Teriyaki was the perfect blend of tangy and sweet. Their Sweet Barbecue was perfectly mild. Their 911 sauce speaks for it self, but not too hot its bland.The pizza was a personal pan size of six slices for $5. It was very good pizza. One bite, everyone knows the rules. It was easily a 6.4. Solid pizza for a bar setting.Tried a new mixture of drinks. Dr. Pepper and Morgan. Goes down easier than you think. Look out Long Island iced tea!Overall loved the atmosphere and the menu is well priced. The options are great and it seems like theyre not trying to do too much with their menu.Im writing this review on the toilet as their pizza is very cheesey (not a bad thing).
It was a Friday night very crowded. They dont have enough staff to handle the crowd so service was slow especially for drinks. Our server was all over the place inside and out. Food was average.... Typical bar food
This is the WORST Winking Lizard I’ve EVER been to. The service was horrible and the food was worse, it was cold and dried out and on top of that the server charged me twice for two entrees we did not order. Much to my surprise when asked to speak with a manager, when she came out she was extremely rude and told me the bill was correct!! I had to literally make her read the bill repeatedly in order for her stupid self to comprehend their discrepancy in order for my bill to corrected.
McKenzie our waitress was awesome, she treated me and my guess with kindness and we had alot of fun with her, she danced for and with us, kudos to McKenzie and winking lizard the food was awesome we will be back to eat here again and I hope to get McKenzie again GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
This place was extremely busy when I have been there. Food is made fresh and there is a wait, but worth it. Staff very nice and friendly. Please keep up the great work 🥰
Besides the wait for a table (because they were so busy) I loved it. Having never been a fan in the past for inconsistent delivery with their food, I may once again become a fan. My food was so good😋 and filling. It literally took care of my next 2 meals. I will definitely return prepared for the wait too. Its worth it.
Very Nice Place!!! Fun atmosphere, great food and an incredibly large beer an drink selection!!! I will be going back!!!
I will tell you about the Lizard vibe. Its not just the fact that Drew Carey wore a winking lizard t-shirt on The Drew Carey show often either. Lizard is a staple in the Cleveland area. They are a clutch joint for being an All-American eatery. They have weekly specials on wings, burgers, Pizza, and ribs. The bartenders are the best and friendliest in town. If youre alone or with one other friend be sure to sit at the bar and strike up some banter with your local lizard bartender. Also little-known pro tip: there is a beer store and whiskey bar called lizardville in Bedford right next to the Bedford winking lizard. Its an awesome low-key vibe spot for an evening of sampling spirits. Also some of the highest end food the winking lizard franchise has to offer is at lizardville.
I had a veggie wrap with a colleague. Although it sounds like a dingy strip club, it was actually a fun lively place with good people and good food. The service was a bit slow, but the place was relatively crowded.The food seemed fresh and higher quality and definitely a good place to visit if convenient.Affordable and low cost our whole bill was probably 20 bucks or so.
I really liked this place,heard great things about this restaurant and it stood up to its standards, food was tasty, drinks were also tasty plus a friendly family restaurant, plus you get great service, oh free Complementary popcorn. Not let me forget very clean restaurant, will be going back real soon, and the fire pit is such a relaxing Atmosphere.
Service was originally slow, but highly improved. Food was great. Although their last menu change deleted my usual favorite item.It was a hard decision to consider stopping there after being assaulted by employees at their Galleria location. Used to go at least once a week for the past 3 years. But absolutely will never recommend Winking Lizard - Galleria, to any of my clients, or if anyone asks. The Beachwood location was great. And my server, Brianna, was fantastic.
Every thing about the restaurant was great. Servers, hostess, everything was what you would expect from the winking lizard. The lack of 5 star is simply for the lack of truly healthy options. Very little grilled options on the menu and no healthy appetizers. Standard American bar fare and free popcorn!
Havent been to this particular location before. We loved going to the Wink with friends but havent been in a while so one of our friends put together this little reunion. Had lots of laughs, good food and tons of fun. Our server was very friendly and kind. There was a wait on the food but there were a lot of people there I think for the Cavs game so we figured that would happen. Good experience.
Good boneless wings. Half the place was closed
Had lunch today and ordered the Chicken Philly. The chicken was dry and tasteless. I couldnt choke it down. I let the server know and she apologized, but didnt offer a different entree and the manager never came over. I paid my $15 bill plus tip and left hungry. Thats the last time Ill eat at the Beachwood location.
Good food to be at a bar and have a good time!
They have cut so many items from their menu. I especially enjoyed the gyro sandwich, but no longer available, the ribs are gone as well. Other than that, it is still a place we like to go for dinner or lunch.
My coworkers and I work for the city that this restaurant operates out of. We don’t go there anymore after ordering multiple times a week for the past 2-3 months. Terrible customer service from the front desk, especially a guy about 6ft tall skinny with black hair mid 30s. Food is never ready on time even when you order a salad and burger an hour before hand. We have a 45 minute lunch and spend 3/4 of it waiting for our to go order. I’d give it a .5 star if I could
The food was amazing and our Guinness was poured perfectly! Our waitress was very on point and we never had to wait or ask for anything. I had the crab cakes and fried pickles and they were both really good. We also ordered a pizza to go and it was really tasty as well. Try the BBQ sauces and youll be leaving with several bottles like we did !
Carry out order was really delicious. Wings were excellent. Food was hot and fresh, and the hostess went through the order to make sure I had everything I had ordered before I left. My only regret is that there is not a location near me at home. I would definitely eat here again!
Service was slow, brought out one persons rap a good 10 minutes before the rest of us were served our dinner. Apologized, but it was still a very long wait for our ribs. Food was good, coleslaw was great. For my first visit it wasnt an overwhelming experience, I may or may not go back.
There is a nice Variety of food for our family which includes kiddos and teenagers! My kids always Have enjoyed finding and watching the lizard! The service was also great! The boys also like all of the TVs so they are not missing their sport games😁
A steady and consistent bar food venue. Wings are crispy and sauced to perfection. The beer is cold and the number of selections is overwhelming, although as usual, many popular selections are unavailable, but not posted as such. Tried the beer cheese dip and was impressed. The service was solid.
Great experience always. met the manager, cool guy. Wings were on point.we were celebrating my gdauhhters 19th bday and staff did a great job making it special. Only thing is I did not see the lizard!!
Outstanding experience. Will be back for sure 👍🏼
Overall great atmosphere, good food and great selection of beers. I gave them 4 out of 5 stars because I requested my burger well done and made sure the waitress knew, but received it medium well.
Had to come here and drink a shot of vodka to calm my nerves after spending $87 dollars at a Barbecue place around the corner that gave me canned everything. what a waste of my hard earned paper yall,and these guys think they rep the 216.
Always great food and drinks and atmosphere at Winking Lizard. Love visiting this chain when Im in town.
Not the biggest fan of this one. We sat inside at the behest of one of our friends and it was filled with kids and absolutely loud, like you cant hear yourself think loud. The service wasnt that great as our waiter seemed new and forgot a few things like drinks. The food on the other hand was good. Still though it isnt really worth it to go on the weekend and sit inside unless you are interested in getting tenitis.
This was probably one of the worst experiences I have ever had at a winking lizard. If I could give less than 1 star I would!To start we order 2 chicken sandwiches. The chicken was tough and very over cooked. The waiter we had paid absolutely no attention to our needs and walked by empty drink glasses multiple times. This employee was more interested in being on his phone then taking care of his guests. When we tell our waiter we were through my friend had almost a full plate of food that he never touched and the waiter didnt even ask why he didnt eat his meal. We get the check and I explained that we were covering some business for a few and we would still be there for a short time. The waiter then responds well Ill be leaving soon so if you could take care of the bill now that would be great. There will be someone else to tend to us if need be ( ARE YOU KIDDING ME?). When we finally walk to the exit there are 2 females behind a counter taking and laughing and never said thank you or anything. We werent even aknowleged. I will never return to this location as our business was definitely not appreciated in the slightest.
We had a great time. You can get popcorn while you wait for your table. The prices were decent. There is something for everyone. The beer menu is full of great choices. This is a place you can go with the family or kick out with friends.
Specials offered each week night Monday through Thursday. Great wings of various sauce types available. Great burgers, ribs and salads. Large assortment of beers and drinks. All around good general food at fair prices. Good service too.
I was very surprised by the pizza. I normally get the wings. I decided to step out of my normal and I was surprised. Cooked to perfection. I wish I had a Winking Lizard closer to my house.
For wings and drinks, Winking Lizard is a great place. They have a good selection of sauces and a great beer list. Sandwiches and other dishes are good. And, compared to competitors, this is always a clean restaurant and service is usually fast...which is great if you are stopping in for lunch.
Ive been to every Winking Lizard in Cleveland Ohio except this one this was my first time attending..... I teach school and it was our end of this school year teachers Gathering it was really nice the food was good and not overpriced the atmosphere was good also
This particular Winkling Lizard in Beachwood has Little Bobby, who is irresistibly cute. If hes not hiding in the rocks from those who admire him, youll see how charming he is. Other than that, our experience has been that the food is hot and has met our expectations, the service is fine and friendly if youre leisurely hanging in the bar where we usually go, and the prices are very reasonable. This is the Lizard were most fond of. Their haddock is one of my favorites - fresh and delicious. The onion rings last time were sweet and mmm, so good.
Good rotating draft list for the beer enthusiast; regular specials throughout the week as well as seasonal and situational events and specials always ensure theres a deal on something to eat; very nice outdoor patio when the weather is nice.Sitting at the bar can be hit or miss when it comes to service quality given the inside and outside bars share space and staff, leading to staff preferring the inside patrons more often than not.
I don’t get this place. I’m not from CLE so maybe that’s the issue. The burgers are good but greasy so be aware if that isn’t your thing. The sides are ok. There’s a big menu but most of it isn’t worth ordering. There are better wings almost anywhere.The waitstaff is hit or miss as they seem to rotate constantly. Sometimes our order is perfect, sometimes it’s wrong, sometimes we sit for an hour before it shows up.The specials are always terrible and if you don’t like fatty meat, stay away the brisket, prime rib, etc. you’ll end up with chunks of white fat.Tonight I ordered the ribs. They don’t know how to cook ribs to the point they shouldn’t be on the menu. If you need a steak knife to even have a shot of separating them then they aren’t cooked. After a few minutes of sawing at them I gave up. Sauce was generic. I sent them back.I don’t get why people like this place. There are 400 restaurants within 5 miles where you can literally get a better...anything.
Service was excellent. Barely waited 5 mins before me and my fiancee were seated. Drinks were awesome. I order the long island iced tea everytime I go here and its always great
Food was good. Waitresses were friendly. Service was fast. We had a tight schedule and were in and out in about 30-40 mins. Would come back here in the future. Laid back atmosphere.
It was amazing!! N great friendly environment!!
Had to wait and see if the server was on to be seated on the patio. When there was only 1 other table in the restaurant at the time. And 3 servers/bartenders standing around the bar. Found it weird that it seemed they didnt want to sit us there. As a server Im at my job to make money. Maybe the host needs trained just to sit the guest, then figure out who is the server, away from the guest. I am, however, very happy with the server. She was very nice and attentive. Food is normal bar food, nothing spectacular, but the atmosphere and the specials makes up for it.
Great place to go after work. Staff is kind, appetizers are amazing. The location on 271/chagrin is the perfect for a mid-day commuting break.
Winking Lizard (Beachwood) did an excellent job with our holiday party takeout order! Great tasting food, with lots of extra items, expertly packed, ready on time, and at a reasonable price.
If youre reading Winking Lizard reviews then youre likely not familiar with the small chain that has become a mainstay in this area. The food has always been great, the beer selection (since Ive been old enough to drink here) has always given me new things to try, and the service never disappoints. I always have a great time when I visit either of the two nearby locations.
I have only ever been to Winking Lizard one other time and it wasnt bad at all but here in Beachwood, from the time we walked in, the hostess was amazing and attentive to my little one and Freddy was our server, he was so on point with everything, from us as parents and our 5yr old. He was very timely, attentive and friendly. Great service all while it was getting busier.
Affordable, delicious, some of the best that Cleveland is blessed to have. Beers off the chain, wings to wraps that blow your mind. Literally nothing is off limits and youll find something you enjoy no matter what you order. Highly recommend.
They get a 4 simply because service was slow. The onion rings were tasty and so is their signature BBQ sauce. I got the chopped lizard salad with grilled chicken with the southwestern ranch. The salad is big enough to share so you wont go hungry by choosing to eat veggies instead of wings.
Went in today to celebrate my sons 16th birthday!! Food was excellent! Service was outstanding!! The waitresses that took care of our large party of 35 was great!! The managers Lisa and Eric were most friendly professional managers ever!! I definitely recommend the Winking Lizard in Beachwood!! I am going to try to get in touch with thier corporate office to tell them how great the staff and service is at location!!! Keep up the great work!!
Every time I eat here, I regret it. The food isnt bad, its just not at all good. Just remember that what you order will taste about as good as what you can easily make at home. Also, it was freezing inside. Our waiter agreed that it was cold and shared that they cant turn up the heat... Only the corporate office can do that. I wonder what other corners theyre cutting.
Its a local chain of quality American food in a friendly and inviting atmosphere. Plenty of screens to watch the game, a large menu with some very good seasonal and short term specials, and the world tour of beers keep people coming back again and again.More than a dozen beers on draft, with all of the basics plus rotating and seasonal beers and a hundred or more bottles to choose from makes for an interesting annual challenge to try 50, 100, or even 150 different beers in a single year. Finish the challenge and get some Winking Lizard swag.
Got the chipotle chilly (I think it was called) wings. Rhe wings werent as saucey as I wanted so i asked for a little sauce ont he side and they were totally fine with it. It also has a large parking lot and pleanty of seating inside. The wings were big and hearty and the sauce was smoky and a slight kick. The fries were large cut and delicous. The waitress was super kind.
The service was ok and the food was boring along with the atmosphere. I will go back for another try, if someone else is paying.
A couple of the ladies and I from work decided to have wings and a few drinks on 02/12/21...the SERVICE was EVERYTHING. FOOD WAS GOOD along with the drinks just as we ordered them.
Everyone I order from this location I get the wrong food🤨
I had a delicious meal of a fish sandwich and perogies instead of fries (the is an up charge). I love that other religious people celebrate and I get to eat the yummy food. The is was so big it was hard to fit on the giant hoggie roll. And the 2 perogies with butter and onions were amazing. Service was great too.
The nachos are good and plentiful
The chicken wings needed to be cooked a bit longer for my taste. The fries were pretty good! The service was not as good as I hoped. However, I will go back!
I love Winking Lizard. Their appetizers are top notch and the beer selection is always great. The wings and sauces are great too. My personal favorites are actually their salads. The Mesa Chop Chicken salad is delicious and you cant go wrong with the Original house salad that features corned beef.
One of my favorite restaurants ever. The staff are so kind and cheerful to all! The food came to out table so quick it was unbelievable. Totally would go again!
I love the lizard! Great wings and burger night is a must. Great selection of beer. No matter what type is your favorite they will more than likely have plus a plethora of selections youve never had.
Service was quick and very hospitable! Many beers on tap, such a beautiful bar! Our server was Adam and he did an exceeding excellent job on keeping or drinks filled! Will be back soon!
First time here....in town for a hockey tourney. Food was great...service was so bad we had to go to the bar to get drinks
Great concept. One of the pioneers of tasty and reasonable bar grub with an excellent draft beer selections and knowledgeable bartenders. My favourite BT is Greg in West Akron there are good ones all across the chain.
I normally dont give 5 starts.. I loved this place.. Clean, staff was very respectful and helpful.. The food was very good.. A lot of adult beverages to choose from.. I would recommended for familys as well..
Great food! Fun atmosphere! Friendly service! Free all you can eat fresh popcorn. Daily weeknight deals and lunch specials. It has a bar side and dinning room side.
They screwed up both salad orders. When you ask for honey garlic but they put it with buffalo sauce? The other was bbq but same buffalo sauce they put on it..please read the order and verify what you made is what the customer ordered.
Great staff great food great beer
Okay so let me paint you a picture. Theres literally four people on the patio and we asked for 10 to sit there they made us wait 15 minutes so that way they can push the tables together. Once we got out there and got seated they let us put the tables together so Im not sure what they did for 15 minutes. All of the beers that were Wheats were unavailable. Later on the server said one of the wheat beers was available so we ordered one turns out it was still unavailable and she gave it to us anyway in other words she gave us a beer that she knew was not correct. The manager or whoever was in charge came over and did take it off the bill. So synopsis service was not awesome and its a bar with little beers to offer so find somewhere else to go in my opinion this is not the first time Ive been there. It may have been the 4th or 5th. Oh and as a qualifier I like the Winking Lizard chain just not this one.
It was ok. Went based on a recommendation from a friend. Load nachos were supposed to be the thing to get but I felt they were bland. Beer selection was really good though. Definitely impressed by that.
After being seated and waiting over 10 minutes, had to complain to get a waiter to come to our table. Our check was wrong. After they fixed it they still tried to charge us double the amount to the credit card. The food was not as good as other locations. One wing was undercooked.
The service was horrible. The manager walked and ignored us as we requested service. Our waitress was obvious to the needs of our table while working with only two tables that were behind us. Drinks were never refilled nor was my food asked if it could be packaged before bringing the check. No attention was given and apologies were sorry, indirect, and worthless. I have worked in fast food and in management, and the work ethic we received was nothing less then pitiful.
Food was ok my p fries were cold my wife steak was not prepared correctly kids food was no problem buffalo chicken was dry
Came in during lunch time, the food was hot and delicious. The staff was friendly and we were served very quickly. The atmosphere was nice. They have a really wide beer selection.
Very good food pizza and wings
Onion rings were good, but wings (drumsticks) were under cooked and served with quite a bit of oil in the basket. Wing part of wings were done better, they are thinner than the drumsticks. Also, needed sauce on the side.
Good food and fair prices.
I was forced to eat here whilst travelling. Prices were low, as was the quality. I ordered the boneless wings with a side of mac n cheese, and a honey mustard dressing. Wings were tiny, and more bread than meat. I had to ask for the dressing as it didnt turn up. The mac n cheese was cold. When I complained it got shoved in the microwave and was then burning hot with that nasty crust only microwaving can achieve. Not somewhere I recommend.
Always a great stop when in Northeast Ohio. Great selection of sauces for the wings, and the wings themselves are HUGE! Definitely can be a meal in itself. Dont let the sports bar vibe fool you though, they also have fantastic salads, sandwiches and burgers!
Great food! Bartenders service was awesome! Should update google to show kitchen hours in addition to open hours since they differ. Will definitely be back!
Amazing Ribs!!I travel a lot for work, so Ive had my share of dried out, overcooked, wayyyy too sweet, and smokeless ribs. The Lizards spot-on flavored, truely BBQd, and pleasantly meaty ribs on special Wednesday nights were by far the best pub/tavern/diner ribs Ive enjoyed in quite some time!!Gahhh, now Im craving them and theyre five hours from the house
Love the food, and love the variety of their ever changing tour of beers, I never get the same thing twice. I dont go to bars often, but when I do, this is my usual pick.
It was alright service was ok but.... I found many bugs in the bathroom and around the restaurant. I would consider that you get that fixed, because it was not pretty. And the bathroom stunk really badly, the sinks were all messed up and the toilets had water all over them. If I were you I would again consider getting that fixed. Last but not least The Popcorn.... Was very stale and tasted gross, I would consider freshly popping once or twice a day. But other wise it was ok food was good and i had an ok time.
Ate here while in town for a hockey tournament. Food was ok, nothing stellar. Our server was more interested in watching the OSU game than giving us any attention. (He just stood by the register for about 20 minutes.)
Hamburger was cooked perfectly. Drink was perfect cant go wrong here
Always tasty food, friendly staff and a nice patio. Been to 5 locations and the food is very consistent
Service was bad, had to find my own drink at the bar. Ordered an appetizer of cheese wedges, all the cheese was melted out of it and I had empty shells of breading to eat. It was storming outside the day I visited and the roof sprung a major leak in the center of the main dining room so an already crowded restaurant had to all be moved to the outside walls of the room. Overall a very bad experience.
All the winking lizards have great food and on certain days T-bones are 10.00
Probably one of the worst experience and most uncomfortable situations I have ever seen and have been in. Went out Friday July 1st with a few of my black friends for food and drink, the bartender would not serve us because of our race! Denied us of getting drinks because we had too much to drink, so they tell us. 9 of us and we only had 2 rounds of drinks, the waitress that was working the outside patio would not even come to our area because the bartender told them we were all cut off. I will never step foot in that place ever again. This pisses me off! Im a Latino man that loves good company with good food, the bartenders at that place really left a bad taste in my mouth. I never write about places or give reviews, but BEACHWOOD WINKING LIZARD you disgust me!
Ordered wings which is supposed to be their specialty. They were overcooked and dry. They treat wing sauce like its rare commodity.
Service was very slow and didnt return for refills. I sent back my wings twice for being cold and all manager said was sorry and we will take that off your bill. I hope so, I didnt even eat them or ask for them to be replaced after I sent them back cold for the 2nd time!
The food, beer, atmosphere, service, bartenders, and experience is typical of all the other Winking Lizards in the Cleveland area. This one is just a little smaller but that does not take anything away from them, they are still just the same thing you expect from any Winking Lizard so go and enjoy just like I do.
Good Food, Good Service, Excellent BurgersI never have an issue. Food is done on time and prepared to my liking. Great for a working lunch date or someone on the go like me.
Nice place to meet and have some drinks and they have s nice selection of American and imported beer. Unfortunately the food is not great. Everything is deep-fried and flavours will have to come from sauces. They claim wings are their specialty, but those are disappointing.
New location, worse food.Visited the old location many times. New location food quality was definitely sub-par. Burger was not cooked to order, fries were soggy.Server was good, and did her best to try to make things right.
Not really impressed... The food was mediocre. Order the fish dinner. A pre-frozen piece of extra greasy fish triangle. The beer was only 10 Oz because of the alcohol content... I figure regulated for profit... I ordered the 20 Oz ginuess. I guess you live and learn, as they say.
Great beer list! But to the owners ... you MUST add a foot pull to the bathroom doors. Im OK with no towels, but the anti-biotic dispenser isnt enough. Please add foot pulls so we dont have to use hands on the way out.
Our goto place for dinner out when we are visiting our family in Cleveland. The menu has something for everyone and satisfies both the adults and children in the group. The place is noisy enough that we dont have to worry about the kids being loud. They love the popcorn machine while waiting for their food. The interesting beer selection makies the grownups happy. Lizard Lips are my 3 yo grandsons favorite!
Horrible experience!!! Server was not attentive, let alone couldnt get a simple wing order correct. Food sent back three times. The manager didnt help or make matters better when he came out to speak with us. We will pass on this one in the future. People with poor attitudes shouldnt be in customer service Period!
Food was lousy. House specialty is chicken wings. However boneless chicken wings must be too difficult as these were straight from the freezer to the microwave to your plate. Good beer selection.
Awesome fried chicken and a surprisingly excellent list of beers. Bbq sauce is super awesome and the hot sauce will leave you feeling the next morning. Never a disappointment for a bar/pub like this.
Very fun and unique place to stop tohave a drink or two and something to eat. Great atmosphere for a sports bar type place. Food was excellent, cant wait to go back and try the jumbo wings.
Same old Winking lizard that youd find anywhere else. Nothing really unique or exceptional about this one. Same giant beer list and even larger menu of standard Americanized food. Oh and this one is pretty much seated in the center of a giant parking lot and has a gas firepit outside. So...yay!
Not sure when the kitchen closes but got there before 1030 on Sunday July 28th and was told so.Ordered bulleit and sprite but got bulleit and soda water and to top it all off I was accused of not paying upon leaving. Why would I return? Sad because they have good wings.
Went after work for dinner with my family. not only was the server, Edgar, not paying attention what was being said to him but he became very argumentative. My sister, who is a vegetarian, specifically said to him that she does not eat meat because of her being a vegetarian & her allergy to onions, she got a salad with PORK & her meal was covered in onions. When we asked for the manager, the manager also was argumentative. Even though he adjusted the bill, the customer service was way below average. not once did Edgar take the time to stand & ask if our food was ok; he asked how’s everything AS HE WAS WALKING BY. A table full of Caucasian people were sat in front of us. He greeted them & treated them more warmly than our party of 6. Needless to say, we will NOT be a customer to the Winking Lizard in Beachwood ever again!
We had a long wait for a large party. They told us on the phone that they would let us use their party room but when we arrived no one knew about it and they said we dont take reservations we talked to someone on the phone 2 different times & were told about the party room. After finally being seated the service was fair
Mostly go here for the skinny dippers fried strips of chicken WITHOUT breading, served with 2 wing sauces of your choice. And because kids love the free popcorn. 3 stars because its an overpriced applebees with 2 gimmicks (lizzard that lives in a terrarium, and free self serve popcorn)
They have popcorn! And a beautiful heated patio. The food is amazing. Theres an actual lizard mascot. Great drink specials. Kids menu. Highly recommend.
Service was great. Food was good. Restaurant could be cleaned up. When we got there 4 tables had food and plates when we left they were still there. At the time they were not busy maybe 10 tables with people.
Even though I wasnt a fan of my drink, my waiter was great and the food was timely. My friend had never been before and was impressed with the food and service! There was a good variety of food and specials!
Amazing service and food. Also best adult beverage choices I ever saw.The first time there and will be making the hour drive back soon. Loved the real lizard to 🦎
Had a delightful lunch. The food was good and made even better by the charming and knowledgeable waiter. I will definitely go back.
Right by our hotel so it was a perfect place for a late lunch. Great selection of beers and awesome food. Anything with meat is DELICIOUS. BBQ brisket sandwich was heavely! Great fill-you-up food.
One of my favorite places....Good selection of beer, both on tap and bottled. Menu also has some delicious choices & for the sports fan, plenty of TVs all around.
I am a fan of Winking Lizard Taverns in NEO, but this one is hands down the worst in terms of customer service and food preparation/quality. The kitichen closes early (11pm?!) when the bar is open until 2am and no late night menu is provided. The popcorn machine is even shut down at 11pm! Poor customer service. I have come here on several occasions and I am routinely displeased. Do yourself a favor and skip it! Take the time to head over to the Miles Road WLT for a much better food and customer service experience.
Worst experience we have ever had first they dropped pizza on floor when taking out o the oven the server never checked back with us after the food runner dropped our food off, didn’t bring back drink refills then when the pizza finally came out after everyone was done eating it wasn’t fully cooked asked for more drinks and still never got them!!!
This is a good lizard for families, dates, bromance sporting events, and those who like patio fireplacing. Mon and Tues are pizza/wing specials, and Wednesday is the 1/2 rack baby back rib special. Hand wipes included on messy orders like Ribs. Thursday is the burger special. Great selection of beers and gratis popcorn is a nice touch. Bartenders know their stuff. The Original House Salad with shredded Corned beef is a hidden gem. BBQ sauce is tasty on ribs, fries, and wings. Good small pizza specials and I go with toppings of onions, black olives, jalapenos, and pineapple. The WHITE pizza is also good. Malt Vinegar available. Bar gets loaded for sporting events. TVs are nice and large though sometimes I dont care to watch. Good music playing.
Total reviews rating 4.2
199 Reviews for Winking Lizard Beachwood 2023:
Review №1
2021-08-11Some of the best wings I’ve ever had. Got them as takeout so I can’t say much about the dine in experience. The wings were fried well, not to dry not to wet. They were sauced adequately. I had the 911 flavor of sauce and it was quite spicy. I appreciated the amount of spice as while it was spicy it wasn’t too hot to eat. My nose was running though. The homemade ranch was an added plus. If you like wings, check this place out.
Review №2
2022-05-27It was my first visit. I had a craving for wings, so I ordered ten pieces of the garlic wings (the flats) for $12.99 with a side order of wild rice for $2.79. The wings were cooked just the way I like them; crispy on the outside, moist on the inside with just enough sauce to taste and cover on the outside. I dont like a lot of sauce so the amount was perfect for me. My side order of wild rice was a generous portion and also cooked perfectly; moist and not dry. My server was polite and friendly and did an excellent job serving my table. The place was very busy. The food was good. And I enjoyed my meal very much. I would recommend this place to wing lovers and others.
Review №3
2022-01-21The staff and waitress were awesome! From the time we entered the door we were treated great. The food we ordered four different kinds of wings were cooked to perfection along with the fish dinner and sides. I wanted to say Thank You to the staff for finding my missing hat and calling me to let me know. 😊
Review №4
2022-07-16Our server was wonderful. He made us feel as if we were at his home. The other young ladies not so much. I wanted to give four stars but he was such a delight even though the place was packed and he had a lot on his plate. My only regret is that I didnt take the time to get his name again for remembrance.
Review №5
2022-04-03Great atmosphere, friendly staff good drinks, didnt have any cognac or brandy. Food was good I wasnt impressed with the chicken wings, but thats because I prefer them fried. But the pizza was great! Would definitely have it again. Over all great place.
Review №6
2021-08-25It was alright. Bar staff ace, great beer selection. Food was what to be expected , 15 buck steak wasnt great. Wings were real good. Happy but not ecstatic... you know what I Mean
Review №7
2022-07-05So, we came here with some of our friends who are locals. And it was amazing. I love that they have a little popcorn thing for the kids. And I like the the games that they have for the kids. One of my friends and I got some really good drinks there. And we got the shot of the week or whatever and it was the nuts and berries and it tasted like nuts and berries. We got so lit. The food was super good ended up saving most of mine I got the steak and asparagus salad it was so freaking good and then our server was really nice I forgot his name unfortunately but he was hilarious definitely would come back next year
Review №8
2022-02-05Good service, nice draft menu, lots of TVs to catch your favorite sports .our group enjoyed hot pretzels, haddock dinner, burgers and wraps. Fries are very good. Free popcorn is a fun touch. Would recommend!
Review №9
2022-06-11The Food was excellent!! I ordered a slab of ribs and chicken nuggets/tenders . The Carolina gold sauce was excellent. My family ate off of this for 3 days..I will definitely go back!!
Review №10
2022-04-23The food was very good. The service was quick. We had the grumpiest waitress. She was efficient but not friendly at all. My whole party agreed. It made the experience a little less fun.