Literary Tavern — Restaurant in Cleveland

Another hidden gem in CLE! Very cute and cozy restaurant! We did not have a reservation and were able to snag a spot at the bar…super lucky before the dinner crowd.

For the life of me, I cannot remember the name of the drinks we ordered but they were from the menu! So…I suggest that you try one…you will not be disappointed! I know one had tequila in it, if that helps :) The bartenders are AMAZING! Enough said! Get you a specialty crafted cocktail!

For apps…we ordered the Mussels and Calamari both pictured below. You should definitely order both…again you will not be disappointed. More than enough to share between two!

For our entrees we ordered the pasta dish from the nights “Special’ menu. It was a pasta dish in a cream sauce with mussels, clams, and shrimp! Delicious…..prepared very well. The only compliant I had was I was not a fan of thickness of the noodle…other than that…still very good and does not take away from the five stars I gave!

I will definitely be back to try other options...

My wife and I stopped by looking for fun cocktails! It was our first time here, and we already can't wait to go back! The beverage menu was perfect. Plenty of options, but not overwhelming. A few fun takes on some classics. They have some house made items, and wait until you see the green olives 😍 The space feels a bit upscale, but you can absolutely feel comfortable there in jeans and your Browns shirt! The service is absolutely worth mentioning. Sometimes, a place with elaborate or labor-intensive cocktails can have longer wait times, especially if it's busy, but these guys were excellent! They were very personable and knowledgeable. We made small talk with a few folks at the bar. We didn't eat, but the menu looked impressive. They have french fries with black garlic and truffle, and I regret not ordering them! 😆 next time for sure! Go...

Food is good, atmosphere is nice, service from “G” is horrid!

The burgers here are amazing and I have never gone wrong with any of their specials. I think about the food often, but the service is why I haven’t been back in months.

There is a bartender named “G” who is rude and condescending. I often drink bourbon and when I ordered and Old Fashion and named the bourbon I wanted, he told me I wouldn’t be able to taste the difference between the well bourbon and the one I named. Not only was this incorrect, but I shouldn’t have to barter for the drink I want to order.

I had to flag down other staff for silverware, drink refills, and ultimately the check. Between being outright ignored, not placing my food order correctly, and his condescending attitude with accompanying behavior, I wouldn’t...