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XYZ the Tavern

XYZ the Tavern

Cocktail Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
Detroit - Shoreway, Cleveland
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    Cleshopaholic
    "Tempura broccoli and fried chicken & waffles are the way to go!"(4 Tips)
    James P.
    "The Chicken and Waffles with the gravy is amazing!"(4 Tips)
    Renee B.
    "The Big Zac is super good!"(2 Tips)
    Andrew
    "The corned beef hash is amazing!"(2 Tips)
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  • William E.heart icon on user image
    William EadieJuly 29, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    New BBQ menu (from new smoker out back) is top notch. Worth a Monday eat out!
  • Randy M.
    Randy MaxinApril 13, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Gets better and better and better..... Excellent brisket (would pair up better with a roasted veg instead of the fries, though), great pizza, killer sandwiches.....
  • Scottheart icon on user image
    ScottJuly 10, 2015
    Pizza is AMAZING. Authentic NY Style thin crust, fold in half, greasy, gooey, cheesy, pizza. You can't go wrong.
  • Mary G.heart icon on user image
    Mary GoldsteinSeptember 16, 2014
    Best soups! Always great food, at inexpensive prices. Fun atmosphere. Friendly staff.
  • Wanda J.
    Wanda JaremaJune 26, 2016
    Great Brunch!! Nice patio. We had 7 people and two dogs. Everyone was happy. Food is good and reasonable.😂
  • Mike W.
    Mike WaterhouseJune 10, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Get the Big Zac burger. You'll thank me later. One of the best burgers in Cleveland.
  • Sasha C.heart icon on user image
    Sasha CoyleJanuary 15, 2017
    Sunday brunch is tasty and well priced. Go for the corned beef hash!
  • Amanda P.
    Amanda PukysAugust 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    staff and customer service are one of a kind. some of the best service in #cle. soba noodles w/ shrimp and a dirty martini are incredible!!
  • Anthony Z.heart icon on user image
    Anthony ZakFebruary 8, 2015
    Chicken and burgers cant' beat them go there and try them. Anthony Zak Brecksville Ohio
  • Kristy V.heart icon on user image
    Kristy VollSeptember 11, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    10$ pizza on Monday or get a beer and a hook for 5$!!
  • Scott J.
    Scott JohnsonMay 2, 2013
    Decent, succinct beer list and excellent liquor selection for a somewhat cozy neighborhood bar
  • James P.
    James PerkinsSeptember 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Chicken and Waffles with the gravy is amazing! A must have.
  • Debbie K.heart icon on user image
    Debbie KuntzApril 22, 2016
    The friendliness of the staff!! The prices and specials.
  • Hannahheart icon on user image
    HannahNovember 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great happy hour, $4 for a draft beer and a slice of pizza
  • Dave B.
    Dave BermanJune 9, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Some of the best customer service I've ever experienced. Everybody steps up and takes ownership of the table.
  • Fad J.heart icon on user image
    Fad JuiceJuly 10, 2019
    Broccoli Tempura is the Bomb!
  • Jerry
    JerryDecember 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Pizza is amazingly good!!! Maybe the best I've had in Cleveland
  • Taylor Q.
    Taylor QuinnJuly 9, 2014
    Pizza was awesome as was the pulled pork sammich.
  • Rick R.
    Rick RoscoeApril 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    YAY!!! The awesome $5 happy hour has been extended.
  • Mattheart icon on user image
    MattApril 17, 2021
    Been here 25+ times
    9am weekend brunch. With booze. Nuff said
  • Lydia C.
    Lydia CAugust 29, 2012
    Great food, big portions and the people are very nice!
  • Brian T.
    Brian TullyJune 24, 2013
    Ask for the quesadilla. It's TO DIE FOR
  • Rick M.
    Rick MatisakAugust 5, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    The chicken enchiladas special should be on the permanent menu! So good!
  • Sean S.heart icon on user image
    Sean SzczepinskiMarch 3, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the tempura broccoli! And fyi, if Ryan is the mayor, its a lie. He is a foursquare cheater.
  • Cate C.
    Cate CrouchMay 14, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Mon.-Thurs. Select draft and a slice $5.00. Best deal in town.
  • Rick M.
    Rick MatisakJune 19, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Tempura Broccoli nothing more to say, except the service the selection is amazing.
  • Cleshopaholic
    CleshopaholicMarch 5, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Tempura broccoli and fried chicken & waffles are the way to go!
  • Tim W.
    Tim WilliamsAugust 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    It's nice when they ask how many cubes of ice to put in your bourbon.
  • Andrew
    AndrewApril 21, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The corned beef hash is amazing!
  • Allie F.
    Allie FMarch 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    You can die happily after eating the Broccoli Tempura. Holy deliciousness!!
  • Cleshopaholic
    CleshopaholicJune 22, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great spot for Saturday brunch!!
  • Joseph P.
    Joseph PadillaMay 22, 2012
    Order any whisky and coke. They make them strong
  • Diana L.
    Diana LunaJanuary 10, 2012
    Broccoli alfredo is to die for!
  • Constance W.heart icon on user image
    Constance WMarch 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Corned Beef in CLE!
  • Alan G.
    Alan GlazenOctober 22, 2011
    Pizza, thin, crisp, chewy, totally from scratch.
  • John H.
    John HogsettMarch 20, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Chicken and waffles are the best! Eat them!
  • Chris K.heart icon on user image
    Chris KramerMay 21, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    The servers here will great you like family by your second visit.
  • Jeremy B.
    Jeremy BorgerMay 19, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 9am-2pm
  • Joshheart icon on user image
    JoshFebruary 27, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Terrific service. Our waitress helped us get the $5 pizza/beer happy hour combo right up to 7pm on a Friday.
  • Jack P.
    Jack PurdyFebruary 21, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    It's like ABC, without the obnoxious hipsters. And the service is eleventy times better.
  • Jeremy B.
    Jeremy BorgerFebruary 19, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    60 types of whiskey to choose from.
  • Dean K.heart icon on user image
    Dean KaradimasAugust 11, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Half off draughts midnight to close!
  • Jocelynn
    JocelynnOctober 1, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    You're gonna want to kiss Harris right on the mouth, ladies.
  • Renee B.
    Renee BFebruary 10, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    The Big Zac is super good!
  • Mike W.heart icon on user image
    Mike WendtJuly 14, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Chicken and Waffles are amazing here!!
  • Katie O.
    Katie OglesbySeptember 12, 2011
    You + broccoli tempera = omnomnom :)
  • Cara L.
    Cara LuceJanuary 28, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tempura broccoli. That is all
  • Carole S.
    Carole SJanuary 13, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Broccoli tempura=nirvana.
  • Amy C.
    Amy CJanuary 15, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The bar tender sucks, too busy flirting...
  • Jon M.
    Jon MancinettiSeptember 2, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    XYZ Burga' 4 Life
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