November 11, 2009
Visited on both recent occasions during trips to Cleveland. The place essentially includes two areas, the Winking Lizard, and the "Wine Cave" downstairs. Both are cool, if different. The latter is especially worth visiting, as the bottle selection is among the best I’ve seen, both in terms of overall quality, as well as in terms of the hard-to-find factor. Prices are reasonable. The ambiance of both places is pretty inviting. The Winking Lizard is a bit more like a traditional tavern, moderately loud, crowded, and festive. The Wine Cave is darker, more subdued, and generally filled with a crowd that is a bit more "young professional." In any case, both are worth visiting.

December 15, 2008
Three interiorally hooked up storefronts, You pass all sorts of people closely. They were relaxed mid-December when I was there, I dont know about a hot summer night. Music a bit loud, bar is decently big with a few TVs. The dozen taps were almost all the regular world macros, with a coupe of Great Lakes on. 175 bottles and a good variety. Prices were reasonable, service was good. Not the best neighbourhood

September 5, 2008
Popped in on way to Cave du Vin. Proabably would have liked far more if the scene didn’t feel like back to school night. It was loud and bustling and likely more cramped feeling than it might have been at another time. Nice selection for a guy from Texas.

January 2, 2008
I stopped in here since the Cave du Vin had yet to open. There’s not too much to say about it if you’ve been to one Winking Lizard you know what to expect. Parking might be tricky - if you are lucky you might be able to score a spot in front. Having been here once before I am not likely to go back. There are closer Winking Lizards for beer and as far as food there is a nice looking Mongolian grill in the same complex. Still, if you really want something that you can’t find at the Cave it could be worth a visit.

December 19, 2007
(Visited 06/2005): This Winking Lizard location is in Cleveland Heights which is a short drive east from downtown. Lots of parking options between street and pay parking but a hike may be in order. The interior is pretty much the same theme as other locations but the layout seems more cramped. There are two small bars in separate rooms, with a restaurant area in an adjacent room. The two bar areas are pretty small and get overcrowded easily. The beer selection is pretty much the standard Winking Lizard variety. Lots of taps with only a couple standouts like GLBC, but every bar in the area has that. It did seem like there were less micros on draught compared to other locations. Well over 100 beers in bottles from GLBC, Rogue, Bell’s, Thirsty Dog etc which is in line with the rest of the chain. There is always something good to try. The service here is OK. Pretty busy on a Friday night and it showed. I didn’t have the food on this visit but the menu is the same as other locations. Some stuff is really good, some not so much. Overall I’d normally be pleased to have a Winking Lizard to visit but with La Cave du Vin right around the corner it would take a lot for me to visit this Lizard instead. La Cave just blows it away atmosphere and clientele-wise.