winking lizard tavern

Food is always good. I've been there alone, had drinks and of course their banner wings, and I've visited with a friend, who goes there quite often. A very pleasant and upbeat atmosphere, and the servers are really friendly.

As you pass by the popcorn maker and real lizard housed by the front door, hang a left and continue to the back room on the left. There is a long table in a separate room to accommodate about 20 people. While we did not close the door, I would imagine this is possible to make it a little more close/personal and less noisy.The WL's menu is comprehensive and sure to have something to please everyone. Our server was wonderful, the food/drinks very good, portions American large, and some games for the kids to enjoy in another part of the building.

We went here with a large party of 15 and were seated right away outside where there was a TV broadcasting the a college football game, the guys in the group were happy and the waitress was very friendly and accommodating. Food was plentiful and reasonably priced. Service was prompt and our requests handled graciously. Only mistake was our son's cheeseburgers came without cheese and they toke them back and made him new ones. I would definitely go again.

The wings and selection of rubs and sauces is great. Selection of sodas is amazing! The have a special machine that will dispense almost any flavor, diet or regular that you can imagine. I loved my plain crispy wings and my wedge salad. My daughter did not like her fried Mac n cheese bites. I tried one, and not impressed. My sister ordered the ribs and instead of a slab, like they way it is usually served, they were piled up on her plate individually cut and a few looked like dried up hard ends of the rib slab. She was very disappointed. My son ordered the cheese pizza off the kids menu and it was 7.99. It was the best thing anyone ordered. Wings are reasonably priced and the beer menu is good. Other items are priced for a touristy crowd. We were seated by the game area and a bunch (6-8) of unattended kids took the basketballs out and bounced them for over 30 minutes. It was annoying and I don't think we will go back unless we a starving when we visit the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and can't wait to get somewhere else.

Winking Lizard has a party room in the back. We had our high school class significant birthday party there and it was a very nice venue for such a party. There were chicken wings and potato skins with drinks (cash bar for alcohol). The buffet table had fresh salad, grilled chicken breasts and those great barbecued spareribs. They had a good selection of beers for purchase. There is a dance floor and we had a comedian.

When in town, you've got to visit on a Tuesday. It's Rib Night! Fantastic food, great bar selection of mainly local domestic beers. The popcorn maker keeps your munchies satisfied, also. Don't be surprised if the owner drops by your table to thank you for visiting. Real down to earth, gentleman that has his business model down pat. Great selection of wings.