Literary Tavern

4.8

261 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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

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

What 261 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
Lively
Cleveland
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Literary Tavern offers a "great experience" with "wonderful food, atmosphere, drinks, and service." Known for its "hidden gem" ambiance, it serves "top notch" dishes like calamari and corn cakes. The patio is "amazing" for dining, and attentive servers like Ray and Max enhance the visit. Perfect for date nights!

261 Reviews

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Cheryl
Cleveland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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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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BETH
Cleveland
5 reviews
vip
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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OT
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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JEFF
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 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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OT
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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Mary
Phoenix
29 reviews
vip
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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David
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very intimate setting with unique cocktails and excellent service!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fabulous food and great cocktails! Will be back soon!
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Michael
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Stopped for quick bite before a concert and would be back. They actually discounted a drink bc they felt it was too slow, wasn’t necessary but can appreciate their standards. Would visit again regardless!
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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 261 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 18 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

Lit Burger

Fried Brussels Sprouts

Share Plates

Calamari Frite$10.00

Calamari Frite$12.00

Veal Meatballs$10.00

Tavern Fries$6.00

Salads + Vegetables

Caesar Salad$8.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad$11.00

Bittersweet Salad$10.00

Elote$6.00

Roasted Mushrooms$9.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$7.00

Grilled Asparagus$7.00

Sandwiches

Lit Burger$10.00

Hipster Burger$8.00

Grilled Cheese$8.00

Muffuletta$8.00

Pasta + Risotto

Farfalle and Meatballs$14.00

Braised Lamb Lasagna$15.00

Charred Corn Carbonara$12.00

Risotto Nero$12.00

Mains

Bone in Ribeye$34.00

Airline Chicken Breast$14.00

Seafood Hot Pot$23.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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