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Literary Tavern, Cleveland, OH

Literary Tavern

4.8
4.8
264 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Come visit our newly updated location at 1031 Literary Road, in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. With a brand new kitchen, we are serving entrees, appetizers and sandwiches 6 days a week. We are open for lunch Monday through Friday and Happy Hour is from 3 - 6 pm.

A favorite of area locals for many years, we are located in one of the oldest buildings in Tremont. We have worked hard to preserve the character of the historic location and offer an intimate atmosphere, inventive cocktails and a variety of wine and beers, chef made entrees and appetizers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Gastro Pub
  • Phone number
    (216) 862-1916
  • Website
    http://www.literarytavern.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rob Broka
  • Location
    1031 Literary Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113
  • Neighborhood
    Tremont
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Menu

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  • Calamari Frite$10.00

    Red peppers, garlic, greens, charred tomato salsa

    • Calamari Frite$12.00

      P.E.I mussels, sour beer, garlic, celery, herbs

      • Veal Meatballs$10.00

        Stuffed with fresh mozzarella, San Marzano tomato sauce, béchamel, pesto

        • Tavern Fries$6.00

          Black garlic aioli, herbs, sea salt

          Salads + Vegetables

          • Caesar Salad$8.00

            Artisanal romaine, house made kalamata Caesar dressing, croutons, piave vecchio

            • Heirloom Tomato Salad$11.00

              Mozzarella di bufala campana, EVOO, fig balsamic, fresh basil

              • Bittersweet Salad$10.00

                Frisee, radicchio, walnuts, goat cheese, granny smith apples, raspberry vinaigrette

                • Elote$6.00

                  Mexican street corn, crema, chilies, herbs, cotija cheese

                  • Roasted Mushrooms$9.00

                    Cremini, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, goat cheese, chili oil, crostini

                    • Fried Brussels Sprouts$7.00

                      Roasted garlic, lemon zest, sea salt

                      • Grilled Asparagus$7.00

                        Garlic oil, sea salt, lemon aioli

                        Sandwiches

                        • Lit Burger$10.00

                          Two 4 oz. smash patties, sharp American cheese, dijonnaise, pickles

                          • Hipster Burger$8.00

                            House made vegetable burger, red pepper mayo, havarti cheese, fresh greens, brioche bun

                            • Grilled Cheese$8.00

                              Pugliese bread, bufala mozzarella, taleggio, heirloom tomatoes, fresh greens

                              • Muffuletta$8.00

                                Olive bread, mortadella, soppressata, porchetta, olive tapenade, provolone, pesto

                                Pasta + Risotto

                                • Farfalle and Meatballs$14.00

                                  House made farfalle pasta, veal meatballs, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh basil, piave vecchio

                                  • Braised Lamb Lasagna$15.00

                                    House made pasta, herb ricotta, fennel, braised lamb, mozzarella

                                    • Charred Corn Carbonara$12.00

                                      Charred corn, leeks, crispy ham, pecorino romano, leek ash, house made linguine

                                      • Risotto Nero$12.00

                                        Squid ink risotto, calamari stuffed with caramelized fennel, parmesan, squid, bread crumbs and spinach, extra virgin olive oil

                                        Mains

                                        • Bone in Ribeye$34.00

                                          24 ounce bone in ribeye, herb demi glaze, garlic mashed potatoes

                                          • Airline Chicken Breast$14.00

                                            Chianti reduction, farro risotto

                                            • Seafood Hot Pot$23.00

                                              Shrimp, P.E.I mussels, crab meat, celery, fennel, saffron tomato broth, grilled bread

                                              Last updated: February 1, 2022

                                              What 264 people are saying

                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                              4.8
                                              4.8 based on recent ratings
                                              • 4.7Food
                                              • 4.6Service
                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                              • 4.6Value

                                              Noise • Moderate

                                              Loved For

                                              • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

                                                Lively

                                              • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

                                                American

                                              • Cleveland

                                                Lively

                                              • Cleveland

                                                American

                                              Review summary

                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                              Literary Tavern offers a delightful blend of "great food" and "fantastic experiences" in a quaint, cozy setting. Guests rave about the "top-notch" service, especially from standout servers like Ray and Max. With a charming back patio and "amazing cocktails," it's a "hidden gem" perfect for any occasion in Tremont, Ohio.

                                              264 Reviews

                                              1. Stephen

                                                Cleveland

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Great vibe...service was outstanding. Food was terrific.

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                                              2. Robert

                                                Cleveland

                                                31 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                31 reviews

                                                Dined on December 12, 2024

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                The chicken pot pie was tasty and satisfying, but the filling could have been denser - more chicken and vegetables. The beet salad was very pretty, but is really an arugula salad with maybe one cut-up beet. The butternut squash ravioli was heavenly, perfect comfort food for a cold December evening. Service was attentive, unobtrusive, and polite. Noise level is high enough that older folks will have trouble hearing eacn other.

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                                              3. phil

                                                Cleveland

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 4
                                                3. Service 4
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Cocktails were tasty! Great menu Great sandwiches

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                                              4. Cheryl

                                                Cleveland

                                                4 reviews

                                                4.0

                                                4 reviews

                                                Dined on November 21, 2024

                                                1. Overall 4
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Really liked the ambiance. Service was top notch - so friendly and engaging. Food was great. The biggest drawback is that it’s ridiculously loud. I struggled to hear the person seated directly across from me, which became frustrating at times.

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                                              5. Rebecca

                                                Cleveland

                                                6 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                6 reviews

                                                Dined on November 12, 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Stellar service. Stellar food. So hard to choose one thing so I bought home Sammie for lunch! Make sure you listen for the specials! The speciality drinks are out of this world! Love this place!

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                                              6. BETH

                                                VIP

                                                Cleveland

                                                5 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                5 reviews

                                                Dined on October 25, 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 3
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                Wonderful meal with great flavors. Service was very friendly and meal prep from order to table was very quick on a busy Friday night!IWe will definitely be back .

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                                              7. OpenTable Diner

                                                Cleveland

                                                2 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                2 reviews

                                                Dined on October 19, 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                I just love this gem. I took my 89 year old “ride or dine” friend with me. I had been before and she had not. She looks to me to take her to new places. No disappointment here. Great vibe. Food is always on point and I tried the cuban for the first time and she ordered the Nashville hot. Yes, and yes. Back in the 80’s it was still a solid choice. I knew the artists that found this as a welcoming studio. It’s cleaned up, but not in a bad way.

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                                              8. JEFF

                                                Cleveland

                                                7 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                7 reviews

                                                Dined on October 12, 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                Great food with awesome service. The Lit never disappoints!

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                                              9. OpenTable Diner

                                                Cleveland

                                                1 review

                                                5.0

                                                1 review

                                                Dined on October 12, 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                Very good food, drinks, and service. A nice location and very good venue.

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                                              10. Mary

                                                VIP

                                                Phoenix

                                                29 reviews

                                                5.0

                                                29 reviews

                                                Dined on September 9, 2024

                                                1. Overall 5
                                                2. Food 5
                                                3. Service 5
                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                Food was great. Service friendly. Drinks…. Terrific. Great bartender.

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                                              FAQs

                                              Literary Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 862-1916.

                                              Literary Tavern is rated 4.8 stars by 264 OpenTable diners.

                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                              Make a reservation

                                              2 people
                                              10:00 PM
                                              Booked 14 times today

                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                              Google Map for Literary Tavern

                                              1031 Literary Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113

                                              Additional information

                                              • Neighborhood
                                                Tremont
                                              • Price
                                                $30 and under
                                              • Cuisines
                                                American, Italian, Gastro Pub
                                              • Dining style
                                                Casual Dining
                                              • Dress code
                                                Casual Dress
                                              • Parking details
                                                Street Parking
                                              • Payment options
                                                AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                              • Executive chef
                                                Rob Broka
                                              • Additional
                                                Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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