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XYZ the Tavern

Cocktail Bar and American Restaurant$$$$

Detroit - Shoreway, Cleveland

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XYZ the Tavern

8.4^/10

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Ranked #8 for barbecue in Cleveland
"Tempura broccoli and fried chicken & waffles are the way to go!"(4 Tips)
"The Chicken and Waffles with the gravy is amazing!"(4 Tips)
"The Big Zac is super good!"(2 Tips)
"The corned beef hash is amazing!"(2 Tips)

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brisket
big portions
breakfast food
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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 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.....
Mary GoldsteinSeptember 16, 2014
Best soups! Always great food, at inexpensive prices. Fun atmosphere. Friendly staff.
ScottJuly 10, 2015
Pizza is AMAZING. Authentic NY Style thin crust, fold in half, greasy, gooey, cheesy, pizza. You can't go wrong.
Wanda JaremaJune 26, 2016
Great Brunch!! Nice patio. We had 7 people and two dogs. Everyone was happy. Food is good and reasonable.😂
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.
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!!
Sasha CoyleJanuary 15, 2017
Sunday brunch is tasty and well priced. Go for the corned beef hash!
James PerkinsSeptember 22, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The Chicken and Waffles with the gravy is amazing! A must have.
Scott JohnsonMay 2, 2013
Decent, succinct beer list and excellent liquor selection for a somewhat cozy neighborhood bar
Anthony ZakFebruary 8, 2015
Chicken and burgers cant' beat them go there and try them. Anthony Zak Brecksville Ohio
Debbie KuntzApril 22, 2016
The friendliness of the staff!! The prices and specials.
Carin TraffisSeptember 29, 2015
Been here 5+ times
I like LOVE this place. Good is awesome.
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.
HannahNovember 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Great happy hour, $4 for a draft beer and a slice of pizza
Rick MatisakAugust 5, 2011
Been here 100+ times
The chicken enchiladas special should be on the permanent menu! So good!
Taylor QuinnJuly 9, 2014
Pizza was awesome as was the pulled pork sammich.
Kristy VollSeptember 11, 2019
Been here 10+ times
10$ pizza on Monday or get a beer and a hook for 5$!!
Fad JuiceJuly 10, 2019
Broccoli Tempura is the Bomb!
Rick MatisakJune 19, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Tempura Broccoli nothing more to say, except the service the selection is amazing.
JerryDecember 3, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Pizza is amazingly good!!! Maybe the best I've had in Cleveland
Rick RoscoeApril 14, 2014
Been here 10+ times
YAY!!! The awesome $5 happy hour has been extended.
Allie FMarch 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
You can die happily after eating the Broccoli Tempura. Holy deliciousness!!
Tim WilliamsAugust 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
It's nice when they ask how many cubes of ice to put in your bourbon.
Brian TullyJune 24, 2013
Ask for the quesadilla. It's TO DIE FOR
Joseph PadillaMay 22, 2012
Order any whisky and coke. They make them strong
Lydia CAugust 29, 2012
Great food, big portions and the people are very nice!
CleshopaholicJune 22, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Great spot for Saturday brunch!!
CleshopaholicMarch 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Tempura broccoli and fried chicken & waffles are the way to go!
Cate CrouchMay 14, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Mon.-Thurs. Select draft and a slice $5.00. Best deal in town.
MattApril 17, 2021
Been here 25+ times
9am weekend brunch. With booze. Nuff said
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.
Chris KramerMay 21, 2011
Been here 25+ times
The servers here will great you like family by your second visit.
Constance WMarch 24, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Best Corned Beef in CLE!
AndrewApril 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The corned beef hash is amazing!
Alan GlazenOctober 22, 2011
Pizza, thin, crisp, chewy, totally from scratch.
Jack PurdyFebruary 21, 2012
Been here 10+ times
It's like ABC, without the obnoxious hipsters. And the service is eleventy times better.
John HogsettMarch 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Chicken and waffles are the best! Eat them!
Diana LunaJanuary 10, 2012
Broccoli alfredo is to die for!
Jeremy BorgerMay 19, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 9am-2pm
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.
Jeremy BorgerFebruary 19, 2011
Been here 10+ times
60 types of whiskey to choose from.
Dean KaradimasAugust 11, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Half off draughts midnight to close!
Mike WendtJuly 14, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Chicken and Waffles are amazing here!!
JocelynnOctober 1, 2011
Been here 25+ times
You're gonna want to kiss Harris right on the mouth, ladies.
Cara LuceJanuary 28, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Tempura broccoli. That is all
Renee BFebruary 10, 2012
Been here 100+ times
The Big Zac is super good!
Katie OglesbySeptember 12, 2011
You + broccoli tempera = omnomnom :)
Carole SJanuary 13, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Broccoli tempura=nirvana.
Jon MancinettiSeptember 2, 2011
Been here 5+ times
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