Rowley Inn

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Rowley Inn

Bar & grill · Tremont

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1104 Rowley Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109

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Cleveland bar with local beers, pierogi dishes & comfort food  

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1104 Rowley Ave, Cleveland, OH 44109 Get directions

therowleyinn.com
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The Football Fans' Guide to Cleveland Food

"Cleveland sports fans thrive on nostalgia, cherishing memories of past victories and beloved moments. That sentiment comes alive at The Rowley Inn, located in the Tremont neighborhood, adjacent to the famous house from the movie “A Christmas Story.” Owners Jon Oberman and Raphael Rivilla infuse every comforting dish with Cleveland pride, honoring the city’s working-class roots. “The pierogi-and-kielbasa dinner is our specialty,” says Oberman. They stuff the pierogi with potato and cheese and serve them alongside two spicy Hungarian sausages, with peppers, onions, and house slaw. With roots going back to 1906, The Rowley Inn caters to fans seeking comforting, familiar flavors before or after a big game." - Wendy Pramik

https://www.foodandwine.com/cleveland-food-guide-for-football-fans-8734597
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The 20 Best Restaurants In Cleveland - Cleveland - The Infatuation

"This Cleveland institution opens every day at 7am, and cooks up comfort food for third-shift steel mill workers and tourists visiting the famed A Christmas Story House and Museum across the street. The breakfast bangers include avocado toast, bacon-wrapped tater tots, and an omelet stuffed with pierogi and Hungarian kielbasa. There are great latkes (which also happen to be vegan), and the smokehouse mac with pulled pork and peach-bourbon BBQ might just be the highlight of your week. The dining area is small, and the kitchen is even smaller, so enjoy a movie-themed cocktail at the bar while you wait for a table." - kate bigam kaput

https://www.theinfatuation.com/cleveland/guides/best-restaurants-cleveland
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The Rowley Inn - Review - Tremont - Cleveland - The Infatuation

"This Cleveland institution opens every day at 7am, and cooks up comfort food for third-shift steel mill workers and tourists visiting the famed A Christmas Story House and Museum across the street. The breakfast bangers include avocado toast, bacon-wrapped tater tots, and an omelet stuffed with pierogi and Hungarian kielbasa. There are great latkes (which also happen to be vegan), and the smokehouse mac with pulled pork and peach-bourbon BBQ might just be the highlight of your week. The dining area is small, and the kitchen is even smaller, so enjoy a movie-themed cocktail at the bar while you wait for a table." - Kate Bigam Kaput

https://www.theinfatuation.com/cleveland/reviews/rowley-inn
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A Tremont stalwart across from the A Christmas Story House, this neighborhood bar serves Cleveland-style brunch—pierogi omelets, bacon-wrapped tots—recognized by Cleveland Scene’s Best Of lists and featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

https://www.clevescene.com/best-of/2024/food-and-drink/best-brunch-44462879
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Across from the A Christmas Story House, this early-opening tavern serves a Cleveland-forward brunch, from pierogi platters to a robust vegan lineup. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and reader-loved by Cleveland Scene.

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Emily palmer

Google
Amazing little place! Ended up meeting some friends here and randomly picked this spot. Wasn't expecting much since it seemed like a standard bar and grill joint with mid food. But wow! Portions were large, prices were fair, and the food was absolutely delicious! My steak was perfectly cooked to order, and the burger was very good. Will have to come back again since they had some very creative and interesting sounding burgers.

Ann Marie Depoian

Google
Going back! EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS, AMAZING AUTHENTIC FLAVORS FROM THE AREA! And right outside of the "A Christmas Story" visitors Mecca! Can't go wrong! Drinks are perfection too! I wanted to stay & hang out with the locals & drink & eat my way through the menu while we chatted & laughed things up!

Izaak Black

Google
Everything was perfect! Every time my family and I come to this play, it's always a good time, from the drinks to the food and service; everything is a 100%. I will definitely keep coming back here.

Missy Mintz

Google
Nice smaller Bar & Grill. It doesn't have all the fancy lighting, wall art, furniture to make you think you're dining in a shmoozie place. But what it does have is originality that's paying respect to its roots and many years as a Bar & Grill in a Blue Collar, Ship Yard Town .. CLE! We were kindly greeted and were seated at a table that I'm sure has had many Beers knocked over while stories and laughter were being told. The menu was interesting and food choices unique.. everything read so deliciously it was hard to pick just one. So I decided on the CLE Shrimp & Grits. I was in Heaven after that Grits. I was in Heaven after that first bite! The smoothness and cheesiness of the Grits, the subtle crunch of the fresh thinly cut strips of Red/Green Peppers, the sweetness of onion, the slight earthiness of the mushrooms, and the spicy but flavorful small bite of Hungarian sausage slices, that were all married together in a wonderful sauce and topped with perfectly cooked tail on shrimps and crispy bacon. It was a Kaleidoscope of flavors in my mouth that brought me to my comfort place. Oh was that good! I could only eat half and brought the other half home.

Alycia W

Google
Yummy place for pierogies and kielbasa!! Burgers are delicious as well. Small bar area with tables arranged through out. You are not on top of each other but it’s not a huge place so if you go during peak dinner hours you may have to wait for a table. Right across the street from “a Christmas story house” which makes it a nice place to stop in to eat at if going on the Christmas story tour.

Jonathan Lorine

Google
A bit squished in there but this was one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Burgers and mac n cheese were some of the best I have had. Also, it is right across from the house from a Christmas Story, so that helped the experience even further.

Ashley Richardson

Google
Today my wife, our friends and I visited this establishment. Our group tried the Buffalo Mac and cheese, grilled cheese, fish sandwich, and a burger. The space was very unique but they were able to accommodate our large group, which we are very thankful for. However, our waitress was specifically being a bit rude to two specific women in our group... the only two black women in our table. Anytime they spoke to the waitress, there was a snarky undertone comment made back to the two women. We tried to ignore and finish our meals. At the end we received our bill to pay. We had our cards ready to go to pay and the waitress brung up a "rule" that was not mentioned and there was no sign about it at all. We all had to show our IDs to pay with our credit and debit cards. We were informed there has been a lot of scams lately. When the waitress mentioned it, she was so loud and making up a bunch of excuses that were a bit weird. Yet, the tables around us when they paid never showed their IDs. We paid our dues, showed our IDs and left. Unfortunately, we will not be returning due to our service. Wonderful establishment, but not good service. Side note: all other workers who spoke to us were very nice, only had an issue with our waitress.

Rose Helmich

Google
Great place for brunch! There is a huge variety of dishes and everything appears to be hand made! Delicious Poutine and breakfast tacos. The salad is large and so fresh!
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Pira K.

Yelp
Met up with some friends at Rowley Inn and left with a full and happy tummy! Ordered the strawberry shortcake martini which was creamy and delicious. I got the Clevelander burger which consisted of a burger patty, kielbasa, pierogi with beer cheese and sauerkraut! It was dense but so so good! Service was quick and the atmosphere was very chill!
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Elizabeth G.

Yelp
I was so impressed by the food here! It was recommended to me as "good bar food" but this is far from what I would call bar food! This may be a bar - but they have amazing restaurant style food. I would come here again just for the food. Although the drinks are good too. I should note that the food is definitely not priced as bar food. It's a little on the pricier side, but I can see why. I also really liked the interior. It felt cozy and comfortable. And the staff were really great. Overall rating: 4.8/5 stars
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J R.

Yelp
Small Bar and Grill in a corner house, we were seated quickly by a friendly staff. Ordered the bacon wrapped tots, schnitzel sammy. Tots were delicious, bacon was crispy and the potatos were well salted and the ranch was great. Ordered the chicken schnitzel sandwich, which was large! Ordered it without tomato and it came with, no big deal picked it off; the sandwhich had mustard but needed more to be present- sandwhich ate a little dry otherwise was good. Food came a bit slow and it was getting busy long after we came in. Drinks stayed topped off and staff was friendly. This was on DDD and we ended up seated near the signed picture, cool bonus in addition to the location across the street.
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Susan S.

Yelp
Service was phenomenal. Patient when busy. Kind to all. Explained specials. So good. Manhattan with Basil Hayden Rye. 10/10 We had the Diner Drive In and Dives recommended dish called Loco Moski. The pepper gravy is insane!! The pierogis were just ok. Didn't love them- almost tasted old, and I usually do love pierogis. We loved the vibe here. Lots of laughing and joyous people. Would be a 5 - except for pierogi taste.
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Caroline J.

Yelp
Excellent food and service. Tables are very close together, so why I am bringing it down a star. It is in an old building , so I get you have to make do but just saying! Also the music was super loud for 8:25 on a Friday morning! Food- was all ever good and I might have had the best potato latke ever! Fried nice and crispy! Husband really enjoyed his schnitzel waffle breakfast sandwich. The pancake was also very good! Service was great and coffee was never empty! Would go back!
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Jessica C.

Yelp
This place was such an exciting surprise for us!!! I can't even tell you how grateful we were for finding it, doesn't look very big from the outside but it's actually pretty big on the inside. We sat at the bar and the bartender was so incredibly helpful and great with suggestions from the menu. The pierogi with the poutine was amazing, the bacon wrapped tots were incredible and I believe I had the Wisconsinite burger had that was excellent!!! Even if you're just passing through Cleveland definitely stop by!
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Andrea T.

Yelp
We love the food at the Rowley Inn, especially the vegan options. It allows our entire family a chance to eat breakfast out together. We always call ahead and it takes about 20 minutes to drive to the Rowley Inn. We still had a short wait upon arrival but it wasn't bad. It was Father's Day and it was very busy. We were seated in the back directly over a vent and it was very cold during our entire meal. I asked to move but was told the empty tables were for reservations and there were no moving tables. I was not aware we could make reservations. It seems they take reservations on Mother's Day and Father's Day. Now we know. We were happy with the meal.
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Lexi M.

Yelp
We were recommended this place for breakfast and was so happy we tried it out. It's directly across from the Christmas Story house so that was cool we got to see that! Their menu is polish themed and the flavors were delicious. I ordered the Loco Moski and my fiancé ordered the Rowley Breakfast. Both were delicious and served hot. Great menu, quick service and delicious food.

F U.

Yelp
John o is the jerk there ever was this place had horrible customer service. Don't ever go here. Go to slimans if you want a good sandwich
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Gina F.

Yelp
Such a great little dive bar with amazing food and service. Joey is amazing and we are so glad we stopped in for brunch! Decadent food with great flavors and everything was priced right too - huge portions. My husband got sausage, bacon and pepperjack cheese in his omelette and was obsessed with every bite. The fried green tomatoes were a huge hit as well. The ranch was delicious and I loved dipping my fries in the leftover. They have a lot of gluten free options for a pub grub kind of place which is super refreshing to see! Definitely will be back for happy hour and dinner before the next game we go to.
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Ethan M.

Yelp
Great spot for pierogies and kielbasa, and the burgers are delicious too. There is a small bar area with tables spread out, so you are not packed in, but the space is not huge which means you might have to wait for a table during peak dinner hours. It is located right across from the Christmas Story House, making it a perfect place to grab a meal if you are visiting the tour.
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marcella o.

Yelp
The bartender/server was amazing. I love it when I get an employee that not only knows the food but knows the city and can talk about some of its history. I changed my itinerary to go to the Lakeview Cemetery after he mentioned it and spent three hours there. The food was exceptional. I ordered a lot so that I could taste a few things. The pierogis were the best thing I had on my trip. I would love to have this corner bar in my area!
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Micah K.

Yelp
I found this place on Reddit and I must say, this was probably the best brunch that I've ever had. As soon as I wanted into the place, I knew I had found the right place. It's a beautiful neighborhood bar that is large and very clean, yet feels very inviting. The staff was super friendly and made excellent recommendations. Everyone that came into the place was greeted with genuine enthusiasm and hospitality. The food was absolutely amazing! They had one crabcake left and asked if I wanted it as a sandwich or as an appetizer. It was probably one of the best crabcakes I've ever had. Perfectly balanced, plenty of crab meat, and served with a delicious remoulade. The poutine breakfast dish was equally was amazing. The portion size was extremely generous, it was piping hot, all of the flavors culminated in one of my favorite breakfast dishes ever. This is a MUST visit if you are in the Cleveland area!
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Kim P.

Yelp
We loved this place! Very quaint and it's right across the street from the Christmas Story house! The wait staff were friendly and the food and drinks were also very tasty!! We got two of the Christmas Story inspired drinks and a couple appetizers. We highly recommend this place and if we're ever in town again, we'll definitely be back!
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Sharri U.

Yelp
Got this gem from Guy Fieri from Triple D, and what a gem it was!! Right across the street from the house in the movie "A Christmas Story," this 106-year old bar did not disappoint. It was clean, but the character of the bar was left intact, and they never modernized it. This is the Tremont section of Cleveland, and I was told that much of the neighborhood is Polish. I had the best Pierogi plate! It was great! The local beer was great, too! We were visitors from out of state, but this is a MUST, if you are visiting or live in Cleveland!
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Victor V.

Yelp
Service is excellent, great tasting food served nice and hot. I had the Rowleyquiles and added Avocado, this served plenty of food to handle and it does not disappoint. I would come again when I'm back in Cleveland no doubt, music playing while you eat and if you want to watch a game they have TV's. Just a great! Experience with a good meal and a local Cleveland feel to it.
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Ailin J.

Yelp
Top brunch in cleveland. I love when I get to come back because breakfast options here are large and more than just classic basic breakfast options. They can get crowded during the weekends but service is so fast and the food comes out quick, it's always a joy to eat here! FYI you can make it a cute day date and walk the towpath around Tremont or even to Ohio city after brunch.
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John C.

Yelp
Went to brunch in the past couple weeks. Was told 45 minutes for a table. Sure. It was a nice Sunday. Walked around outside. Checked out the Christmas Story museum. They call you when your table is ready. I had the Rowleyquiles described as: Chicken, chorizo, peppers, onions, beans, corn, spicy sofrita sauce topped w/cheddar & pepper jack, 2 over easy eggs, served over home fries, tortilla strips This is the first time I've had pieces of chorizo at a restaurant. It's usually the consistency of ground beef taco meat. Not this. Pieces of chorizo. Large hand cut pieces of everything else in the bowl. It had spice and flavor. Portion was massive and I couldn't finish it. Such a great menu I'll be back. So many other items to try.
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Yianni S.

Yelp
Having frequented Rowley Inn for dinner service and drinks on a number of occasions in the past, I was brought back this weekend after hearing about how good their brunch menu was. I am glad I did--as although I have always found the dinner menu to be fine enough, the dive's brunch is really where the small Tremont location shines. The restaurant itself is slightly cramped and doesn't have much personality, but the quality of the meal more than made up for it. I tried the location's famous bacon-wrapped tots, and "A Rare and Different Muffin." The muffin specifically was freshly baked from Terrapin Bakery, which elevated this classic sausage-egg-and-cheese to one of the best breakfast sandwiches in Cleveland.
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Safia S.

Yelp
I was craving a burger and google told me this was the place to go. It's a nice place with very traditional fare. Service was pretty slow. Although my burger was good, I wouldn't say it's the best. The Perogi's were very nice. Meatloaf was also pretty standard.
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Joe R.

Yelp
Wife and I stopped by for a bite while checking out the area. This came from a recommendation from DDD. We ordered the bacon wrap tots, and they were GREAT. I had the loaded rogi and it was pretty good. There was a spice that I could not place that was a little strong for me, but the pierogis were some of the best I have had since visiting Poland. The sausage was also delicious. I would recommend coming here and checking out the food. The staff was also very friendly.
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Vicki K.

Yelp
The food here is h e a v y but very good. We got the classic meal of the loko moski. It was just a lot. We also split some special Asian inspired kielbasa sandwich which tbh I don't recommend. It was fine but not Asian or American or German (?) enough to be anything. So long as you stick to the classics you can't really go wrong though. The beer is cold and the service is friendly. I would 100% go back.

James S.

Yelp
We have a good time and enjoy great food at Rowley Inn. We originally seen the restaurant on the show Dinners Drive inns and Dives. Have made 6 trips back with family and friends. We live in Cleveland this is one of the best kept secrets. If you are visiting Cleveland this is a must go to stop for foodies.
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Mark H.

Yelp
The shrimp and grits are wonderful I loved my meal and can't wait to go back, headed back up there this month
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Stephen L.

Yelp
The food: always on point, I dont care what it is, its good. Bartenders and servers are always there when you need them. Good service is difficult to find these days. Right across the street is the ever famous, A Christmas Story House. Cant ask for more..
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Jennifer Z.

Yelp
After our visit of the Christmas Story House, museum & all we saw a bar and had to stop. Love corner bars. I had no idea triple D's was there until we sat & the bar and looked up then saw on the menu. So many drink options! I got the pear cider which is hard to find. Hubby got a millet lite. Best pierogis in my life!!! They were fully stuffed with sautéed onions and sauerkraut. Even my husband who tasted them had to agree. Sell them in the grocery store! I would drive from central PA to visit this place again. Great bartender too. He was very busy but had great communication.
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Omar M.

Yelp
Looking for a corner bar with great food and drinks? You found it, Rowley Inn. While visiting Cleveland we took a tour of the Christmas Story house and this quaint bar sits at the corner. We sat at the bar and bartenders were amazing. It's not a huge place but it's outdone by the food and ambiance. Delicious. I had the Loco Moski and it was amazing. The pierogi with the medium beef patty and eggs blend perfectly for only $19. Would recommend.
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Erica B.

Yelp
It was an ok place to meet up with a friend. Menu is somewhat limited. Decent choices. I had the Reuben and the meat was good quality and sliced thin enough. The bread was ok but could be grilled better. The pierogis is a big claim to fame with DDD. I found them to be different and ok. I've made them from scratch in my restaurant and I prefer the traditional style. The service was ok. Prices weren't bad. Table was dirty not overly friendly. Overall, overrated but acceptable.
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Missy M.

Yelp
Nice smaller Bar & Grill. It doesn't have all the fancy lighting, wall art, furniture to make you think you're dining in a shmoozie place. But what it does have is originality that's paying respect to its roots and many years as a Bar & Grill in a Blue Collar, Ship Yard Town .. CLE! We were kindly greeted and were seated at a table that I'm sure has had many Beers knocked over while stories and laughter were being told. The menu was interesting and food choices unique .. everything read so deliciously it was hard to pick just one. So I decided on the CLE Shrimp & Grits. I was in Heaven after that first bite! The smoothness and cheesiness of the Grits, the subtle crunch of the fresh thinly cut strips of Red/Green Peppers, the sweetness of onion, the slight earthiness of the mushrooms, and the spicy but flavorful small bite of Hungarian sausage slices, that were all married together in a wonderful sauce and topped with perfectly cooked tail on shrimps and crispy bacon. It was a Kaleidoscope of flavors in my mouth that brought me to my comfort place. Oh was that good! I could only eat half and brought the other half home for me to enjoy again tomorrow.
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Amber F.

Yelp
The chicken schnitzel was excellent and a huge portion! The garlic mashed potatoes had so much garlic they were inedible and I let my husband try them and he also couldn't eat them. My 3 stars is for the wait staff, I didn't find them to be very friendly to me as a tourist but they were friendly to people that were obvious regulars. I asked if they served coke or Pepsi and the waiter said cola and looked at me like I asked the most dumb question ever. Coke and pepsi has different products so I feel that was a valid question. Maybe I just visited on a bad day but I probably wouldn't come back whenever I'm in the Cleveland area again. Update: Thank you to the owner for replying and explaining the cola situation! I would definitely give the place a second chance now that I know, maybe I would try a different side dish! Thank you so much for replying!

Daniel K.

Yelp
This is a must especially if you visit the Christmas Story house! Warning, it's loud, like can't have a conversation loud! But the food was amazing. They were featured on DDD for their potato bacon bombs (we forgot to take a picture) which were amazing! We settled on the Perch Sandwich and Fries and the Pierogi and Kielbasa. Everything was great and the bartenders were awesome and hustled the whole time we were there!
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Janice J.

Yelp
Fun place to stop by for whenever you're visiting the Christmas story house or just want some good food. I enjoyed the pierogi meal. With five nice size pierogies and some homemade sauerkraut, it was the perfect size meal for me. You can't beat homemade pierogies in Cleveland. They also have a good beer, selection of draft and can. My friend liked the spicy chicken sandwich. Good service good food.
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Eddie M.

Yelp
Found this gem while in town for my daughter's treatment at the Cleveland Clinic. Local joint with plenty of options! My wife and I were in the mood for a burger. My wife is a little bit of a burger snob.....lol but she said it was "good". I give the chili burger a 6.5 outta 10. Flavorful, cooked to perfection but didn't seem like grass fed beef like my wife likes. Overall very nice restaurant and if town check it out! Very good service and friendly staff.
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Jim O.

Yelp
Incredible place tucked into a small neighborhood! Stopped in before a play in theater district. Went with sharing a plate of bacon wrapped tater tots - homemade,not frozen- tasted great. Then shared an everything but bagel breakfast. ,2 eggs- 3 delicious potato pierogis, bunch of spicy sausage- with bit of gravy . HUGE pour of champagne- into mimosa. Well worth going to!
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Robin N.

Yelp
Five Stars all the way! Supreme Service, Delicious food, Wonderful experience! The food here is top notch--it's clear people care about what they are serving. The coffee is hot and they keep your cup full. PERFECTION!
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Charlene S.

Yelp
I have been here a few times - meals are always pretty solid. My fav the Avocado Toast. Seems pricey for one piece of toast. But I was happily stuffed. The only downside is - the acoustics. It is just so loud. We had slightly yelling conversations. Parking can be a challenge. But none of this will deter me from returning.
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Melissa B.

Yelp
Great dive bar type restaurant with delicious food and plentiful drink options. Rowley Inn is located at a great spot, right near the Christmas Story House tourist spot. We came on a Saturday night and were able to grab a table right away. It is only street parking around this area but we had no trouble finding a spot up the street. I could see parking being an issue if you went at a super busy time or during nicer weather. Their menu is huge and they have a lot of great polish options. They even have vegan pierogis! I got the spicy kielbasa and pierogi plate and it was literally so good. It really hit the spot. I loved the subtle kick of the kielbasa and the sour cream was perfect with it. The pierogis were delicious also. They had several TVs with March madness games going which was nice! Food came out quick and prices were great. I would definitely come back here and recommend it to others.
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Jenna B.

Yelp
My friends and I took a short trip to Cleveland, and made a stop at the Rowley Inn for dinner. It's a cozy place with kind of a sports bar vibe, and great food inside! Our group of three came here around 7:30pm on a Saturday, and to our surprise, we were seated immediately without a reservation (I don't think they take reservations here). For food, I went with the kielbasa and pierogi plate. It was incredible! So much food for a decent price, and it was delicious. I loved the pierogis and the spice of the kielbasa. The sour kraut wasn't the best I've ever had, but I didn't mind it much. The staff was very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about their menu. My friend with a dairy allergy was able to eat the vegan pierogis here, which she was very excited about! I'd definitely recommend this restaurant. P.S. the house from the "A Christmas Story" movie is right across the street, which is a fun photo-op when you're in the area
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Deborah C.

Yelp
I have been wanting to try this place forever, and I'm glad I got the chance to finally do so recently. We were able to find bar seating and were greeted right away once we sat down. They have a good selection of beers to choose from, and a full bar as well. For starters, we ordered the fried pickles and Reuben rolls- both were amazing. We ended up boxing up half of the appetizers because the portions were pretty big, and we wanted to save room for entrees. For the main event, we ordered the stuffed poblano pepper and the fried green tomato blt-they were both extremely good. The pepper was stuffed with smoked beef burnt ends, a mixture of cheeses, and green chilies and it was served over cheesy grits, finished off with a rojo sauce and fresh cilantro. It was flavorful, hearty, and savory. The blt had fried green tomatoes, perfectly crisp bacon, arugula, pineapple salsa, and pepper jack cheese on a grilled sourdough bread. It was a classic blt but elevated, the flavors worked perfectly together. Of course, the portions for the entrees were very large so we boxed up most of those too. We ordered a slice of key lime cheesecake to go, which was devoured around 1am as a delicious late-night snack. The food was so good that I actually woke up craving it, so I had a fried pickle and a Reuben roll for breakfast. The leftover blt was lunch/dinner, and even then, it was still amazing. I was very impressed with my first experience here, can't wait to try their brunch next.

Karen P.

Yelp
Food and service is always good. I love their meatloaf, mashed potatoes are real and the broccoli is grilled...so good. We eat their at least twice a month and its not real close to us.

Yvette O.

Yelp
So excited, we found this place! If you go to Cleveland, you must go here to eat. The pierogies are amazing. I started out with the bacon wrapped tots! Great service and fun atmosphere.
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Angela F.

Yelp
Good atmosphere and good food and service. I have been several times before the remodeling and I have almost liked it and had a great time.
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David S.

Yelp
Brunch, lunch and dinner...oh my! Great staff and service on top of an amazing menu for any time of year. Love the brunch and great place to stop anytime you are in the tremont area!

Ken D.

Yelp
Overrated. Especially for the price we paid. Wife's shrimp was hammered and the shrimp and grits plate was drowned in sauce. My sandwich was average. Tots were good. I left feeling I was robbed.
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Tony L.

Yelp
The bacon wrapped tater tots are something to behold, as is the sauce that comes with it. Absolutely amazing, see why Guy Fieri recommends it. I had the chicken schnitzel, and it was nice and thin and crispy. It was a huge portion that came with mashed potatoes and roasted broccoli. I went for the broccoli first and it tasted amazing, it was nice and tender. Love the local pub atmosphere.
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Sean R.

Yelp
The only reason I'm giving three instead of one is the food. Went there for bunch. It was not too terribly busy. But why did me and my folks wait an hour and a half for food? And the "server" is completely oblivious about it all.....will not be back until their service gets a massive overhaul.

Giselle P.

Yelp
First time here. Not sure what took me so long. Great service, great selection of food. Plentiful too. Yum. Come hungry. Hit the Christmas Story House & gift shop B4 or after. What a fun afternoon.
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Colin S.

Yelp
This certified hood classic has gotten a lot of exposure to suburbanites due to its proximity to the Christmas Story house. You can look out the front window of the bar and look at it. This place serves iconic Cleveland favorites like brats and paprikash. Of which, the paprikash is as good as Mom's. (Sorry Mom) They also have the typical bar food fare which never disappoints. The service is pretty good. It's a hang out for the working class and the hipsters. They do a good job getting people in and out during Christmas House season.
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David A.

Yelp
This place is awesome. Food, incredible. Service and employees are great. Be prepared to wait and drive around the block a time or two for parking but that's par for the neighborhood. The only issue here might be the acoustics for people sensitive to noise.