Literary Tavern

4.7

276 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Charming
Innovative

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

Popular dishes

Fried Calamari$15.00
served over kimchi with wasabi crema, soy glaze, sweet chili sauce, scallions and sesame seeds
Chili Garlic Shrimp$18.00
sautéed shrimp coated in a spicy chili garlic pan sauce, toasted cashews (GF)
Veal Meatballs$15.00
stuffed with fresh mozzarella with San Marzano tomato sauce, béchamel, pesto
Tavern Fries$8.00
black garlic aioli, herbs, sea salt
Sweet Potato Gnocchi $15.00
sage mushroom cream, pecan crumble, crispy sage (V)
Truffle Fries $12.00
truffle oil, herbs, cotija cheese, salt & pepper (V, GF)
Feta Dip$15.00
cranberry blood orange compote, pepitas, warm naan bread (V)

Salads + Vegetables

Caesar Salad$14.00
artisanal romaine, house made kalamata Caesar dressing, croutons, piave vecchio (V)
Power Salad $16.00
arcadian greens, power mix, goat cheese, marcona almonds, blood orange vinaigrette (V, GF)
Beet Salad$16.00
arugula, golden beets, apples, pepitas, goat cheese, raspberry vinaigrette (V, GF)
Szechuan Cucumbers$10.00
spicy marinated cucumbers, chili crunch, crispy garlic and Thai Basil (V, VG, GF)
Roasted Mushroom Medley$15.00
portobello, shiitake, cremini and oyster mushrooms, goat cheese, garlic confit, chili oil (V)
Warm Butter Beans$11.00
sautéed butter beans, curry pickled giardiniera, French feta and oregano (V, GF)

Sandwiches

Lit Burger$15.00
two 4 oz. smash patties, sharp American cheese, dijonnaise, pickles
Hipster Burger$14.00
house made vegetable burger, red pepper mayo, havarti cheese, fresh greens, challah bun (V)
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich$17.00
fried chicken breast, pimento cheese, Nashville hot oil, slaw, pickles, toasted bun
Apple and Beet Melt$15.00
apples, golden beets, brie, havarti cheese, fig jam, arugula, toasted sour dough
Korean Beef Cheese Steak$18.00
marinated shaved ribeye, havarti, kimchi, shaved cucumbers, char siu white BBQ sauce on a demi baguette
Chicken Shawarma$16.00
marinated chicken, cucumber, feta, roasted tomatoes, red onion, mixed greens, black garlic sauce, naan bread

Entrees

Lamb Bolognese Bianco$28.00
ground lamb and white mirepoix slowly simmered in a white wine cream sauce, tossed with pappardelle pasta, topped with pesto
Mushroom Ragout Rigatoni $24.00
mushrooms braised in a tomato gravy and tossed with rigatoni, fresh herbs and crispy garlic (V)
Wine and Gold Duck$28.00
seared duck breast, yukon gold and brie whipped potatoes, red wine reduction sauce, caramelized fennel and pistachio gremolata (GF)
Steak Frites$36.00
10 ounce angus reserve new york strip steak, truffle oil frites, chimichurri sauce (GF)
Mole' Pork$25.00
seared and sliced mole’ marinated pork tenderloin, over elote style polenta, with chimichurri and crumbled goat cheese

What 276 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Innovative
Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Good for groups
Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Hot spot
Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Neighborhood gem
Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Lively
Cleveland
Innovative
Cleveland
Good for groups
Cleveland
Hot spot
Cleveland
Neighborhood gem
Cleveland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Literary Tavern in Tremont offers a "cool vibe" and intimate setting, praised for its "amazing drinks" and "fabulous food." The "spectacular service" and "accessible prices" make it a favorite spot. Patrons recommend reservations due to its cozy size. Highlights include the "best burger in town" and "heavenly butternut squash ravioli."

276 Reviews

E
Eric
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to take a date. Fantastic cocktails and good food
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Anne
VIP
Naples
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The chicken shawarma was a roll. I assumed it would be more of a bowl. Everything else drinks ect was wonderful. Smash burger, veal meatballs and steak was delicious. Server was very attentive.
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Gregory
Cleveland
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Cool atmosphere. Great drinks and excellent service.
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J
Jose Manuel
Monterrey
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best burger in town and they have very good drinks. Prices are incredibly accessible. The quality of the service is amazing, we always feel very welcomed.
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David
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best places to go out in Tremont. Drinks are always good and the food is consistently good too! I will greatly recommend, but make sure you make a reservation because it is a small place.
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Jack
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Service was slow at first but picked up quickly. Ambiance and food is always great.. lady behind us was laughing her tail off so loud. At first it was annoying but later we were laughing with her.
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Michelle
VIP
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love The Lit! Highly recommend. Drinks and food are amazing, service is spectacular.
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Francesco
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I think the Butternut Squash Ravioli was the best thing i ate in 2024. Service was great. Couple beers, a cocktail and two entrees and we were out the door with a nice til for $100. What else can you ask??
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Christopher
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scallop starter - amazing. As was the flourless chocolate cake. Thankfully the 1990’s trend of plopping raspberries on chocolate desserts is gone … and this one is pure chocolate (cake and a bit of drizzle) and just the right amount of strategically placed whipped cream.
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Amy
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cool vibe. Nice variety. Did not have items on the special list.
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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 4.7 stars by 276 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

11:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.literarytavern.com/
Phone number
(216) 862-1916

Literary Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Caesar Salad

Beet Salad

Power Salad

Share Plates

Fried Calamari$15.00

Chili Garlic Shrimp$18.00

Veal Meatballs$15.00

Tavern Fries$8.00

Sweet Potato Gnocchi $15.00

Truffle Fries $12.00

Feta Dip$15.00

Salads + Vegetables

Caesar Salad$14.00

Power Salad $16.00

Beet Salad$16.00

Szechuan Cucumbers$10.00

Roasted Mushroom Medley$15.00

Warm Butter Beans$11.00

Sandwiches

Lit Burger$15.00

Hipster Burger$14.00

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich$17.00

Apple and Beet Melt$15.00

Korean Beef Cheese Steak$18.00

Chicken Shawarma$16.00

Entrees

Lamb Bolognese Bianco$28.00

Mushroom Ragout Rigatoni $24.00

Wine and Gold Duck$28.00

Steak Frites$36.00

Mole' Pork$25.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Literary Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

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