Deagan’s Kitchen & Bar

Carnival of errors! We went last month and weren’t impressed but went back because we found a $ 25 gift card we’d purchased as part of a charity auction basket. We wanted to use it because based on our recent experience we were concerned that Deegan’s was going to soon go the way of the other restaurants that had occupied the space. My daughter had a tough time. First, the salad with grilled chicken was served without chicken and sent back. Then her creamy tomato soup was served luke warm so we sent it back, too. Server was kind enough to give us our round of drinks on the house. My youngest daughter loved her kids menu chicken tenders. My son’s kid’s menu was overcooked (ordered medium) as was my wife’s burger. My burger was properly cooked but ordinary. I rarely order burgers anymore and mine was disappointing. My daughter’s salad with grilled chicken arrived and had foreign matter in it– some kind of labor with letters on it. When I over it up to show the server I saw a bit of hair as well but that may have been from the table. Server comped it, too.
We paid the bill with our $ 25 gift card and a credit card. They rang the $ 25 charge to my credit card then left $ 2 balance in the gift card. I am in no hurry to get back so they let me apply the leftover $ 2 balance to the tip.
With all of the comped food and drink and the gift card it was a cheap dinner.

Great food and drink and a fun place to hang out. Had my wife’s birthday there and it was great, highly recommend booking a large party there you won’t be dissapointed

I have eaten here a few times. It is hard for me to review because some stuff was amazing, while other stuff was dissapointing.
First off, the bar area is nice for drinks and food. It’s a cool place to hang out but none of the drinks are amazing. (Mixed drinks/​cocktails i mean). Melt bar and grill has way better drinks if that is what you are in to.
The burgers and grilled cheese are boring.
The chicken taco on taco night is great. The desserts are great and the brunch menu is pretty delicious. I’m glad i have had the opportunity to try so many things from here via takeout.

Went there yesterday for dinner. Hostess was very polite. Atmosphere was nice but it was a little drafty. Beer selection was ample. Started w/​marrow bone ($ 7) first time trying it. I read it was supposed to taste like buttery beef w/​a jello like consistency. NO, THIS smelled somewhat foul & tasted the same. 2 dime size scoops. Pickled veggies were yummy. House salad ($ 7) was fresh. For entrees, we ordered chicken & dumplings w/​pearl onion, parmesan broth,& asparagus. pricey for portion, but chicken was tender & the dish tasted great. Also, ordered the mac & cheese w/​braised beef, onion, spinach, & gouda. beef ample, spinach not so much, but again this dish tasted great.

Really great variety of pub food with a chef’s touch
Ribs: ⁵⁄₅
Mac&Cheese: ⁵⁄₅
Biscuits & Gravy: ⁴⁄₅
Service ⁴⁄₅

Bloody Mary bar!!! But other than that nothing stuck out to me truthfully. The food I had was good, but not how I imagined the presentation would be. For instance, the fries were well fried but the truffle/​parm/​parsley flavoring didn’t stick. Ended up with a basket full of seasoning and eating the fries plain. The baked goat cheese small plate I figured would be hot melty goodness, but ended up feeling like lukewarm block cheese. Kinda sweaty cheese too, that has been sitting out too long. My friends really did enjoy their orders though (a lunch salad and a burger).

I have been to Deagan’s several times since we became west siders and I don’t think there is a bad thing on the menu! Whoever created Wednesday noodle night is a genius — I mean this is some of the best ramen I have had in Cleveland from a place that also has some of the best chicken and waffles! Plus $ 3 beers makes the boyfriend very happy during happy hour. Now that we discovered the noodles we might be back a lot more

This place is difficult to review. I’ve been 3 times total over the last year, twice in the last month for brunch. The first time was OK, the second time was great and the third time was awful.
A group of 6 of us went a month ago on a Sunday during a snow storm and everything was excellent. I had the Cleveland Benedict and my girlfriend had the Biscuits and gravy. Both were very good. This past Sunday we had a party of 7 and went at 11:30. The wait was approximately 20 – 30 minutes (understandable for a larger group). We were sat and ordered drinks. After ordering drinks the waitress disappeared for about 15 minutes before taking our order. Once we ordered it took approximately 45 minutes for our food to come out. In that time several tables that were sat 5 – 10 minutes after us got there food and finished eating. Once the food came out at least 5 of our meals were sub-​par and everyone’s was cold or room temperature at best. The burger (ordered medium) was raw, the biscuits in the biscuits and gravy were very tough and the gravy was cold. The DKB breakfast eggs had congealed and the apple butter was watery. Out of the 7 of us, the French Toast was the only decent meal. You could tell the dishes sat for a long time without being brought out. The deviled eggs were good but $ 3 for an egg is a bit steep and $ 5 for a side of average bacon is crazy. The burger was taken off the bill but we didn’t complain about the rest of our meals because the waitress didn’t check on our meals until we were finished. We split bills by couples and even those were messed up and needed re-​done. By the time we left it was nearly 2:00pm, ridiculous for a brunch with friends. With so many new brunch places coming online around to Cleveland I don’t think I will be back.

We went for lunch early on a Saturday. The interior is large and comfortable. It has a natural wood/​exposed HVAC ceiling décor. Our server was very attentive and brought water right away. I ordered a seasonal bourbon cocktail that was perfect; not too sweet and with enough booze to feel warm inside.
For lunch, I had the chicken and waffles. The chicken is a boneless, skinless breast that was incredible. I was so surprised at the flavor given it was boneless.
My husband had the Ruben and said it was great.
When we were leaving around 12:30, it was starting to fill up. I would definitely recommend it and would like to try it for dinner sometime.

I love Deagan’s. I do. I really do. The atmosphere is cozy and festive. The shrimp tacos and house fries are my standbys. The fries are sometimes good and sometimes great, and the spicy dipping sauce they come with is to die for. The beer list is amazing and the cocktails are great. The prices are mid-​level, so it’s not a cheap dive you can go to every week, but rather a treat when you do. Try it out. You won’t be disappointed!

After a morning of studies, we decided to take a break for brunch. We heard lots of good things about their dinner menu and thought their brunch would offer equal quality. I ordered the Cleveland Benedict and was BLOWN AWAY by the mild yet flavourful chorizo and homemade pierogis. The dish comes with this AMAZING hash that is literally deep fried to perfection with strings of sautéed onions and red peppers. As a side I opted for the homemade biscuit and apple butter. The biscuit was huge and soft and light. The apple butter was not what I expected. It was fresh and spring-​like, not hearty like I’ve come to know. It paired well with the biscuit indeed. My only complaint would be the Smucker’s Honey packet that came with my hot tea.
My fiancé ordered the Chicken Fried Steak. According to him, it was equally awesome in flavour. He also loved the rosemary-​sage gravy that was smothered all over it. In fact, he asked for a small side of the stuff because he felt the original portion was not enough… in true Cleveland fashion.

Out-​of-​towners: go here! My wife and I came here for a drink and light fare before a friend’s wedding, and we were not disappointed. Friendly service, robust food menu, extensive beer list — in short, all you could want in a bar and restaurant.

Deagan’s was among one of the first establishments in Lakewood that we fell in love with shortly after moving here. They have a small but varied menu, so you know everything they make is good.
DO NOT SKIP OUT ON DESSERT — you will regret it. These desserts are top notch. Sometimes we come out just to get dessert after cooking our meal at home.

Used to be a place with great food. Recent trip there was around happy hour. Food was not fresh. Fries were lukewarm at best. Everything tasted like it was sitting around several hours – left over from lunch service. Disappointed. If you wouldn’t serve that quality of food to your friends and family, don’t do it!!!

Cool gastropub with a laid back vibe, great craft beer list and very good food. We went over the weekend for lunch and were not disappointed. We started out with their fries which had truffle oil and were delicious. I had the veggie curry which was very tasty although it had too many green beans. The husband had the shrimp tacos and wings, he loved them both. I’ve had the shrimp tacos before and I think they’re the best in the city. The service was a bit slow, but we weren’t in a rush.

I was so excited to try this place, as I had heard great things! A girlfriend and I went on a Saturday afternoon (2pm ish) and it was nearly empty. We sat for ten minutes with no sign of a server. I asked a waitress if she could please send over our server and with an eye roll, went and found Andy (the waiter). He came over with an annoyed attitude, took our order and left. When the same waitress who rolled her eyes earlier brought my salad, it had bacon on it (I asked that be kept off as I am a vegetarian). I told her and she was visually annoyed. She told Andy who came over and mumbled «I must have not heard you say no bacon» insinuating I didn’t tell him. He ended up bringing me out a new one but it was after he passively aggressively tried to call me a liar.
Basically, the servers acted like they didn’t want to be there and were BEYOND rude. Food was fine. But I would never return. I don’t pay to go to a restaurant to be treated poorly and eat OK good.

Great beer selection offering eclectic food with a chill vibe.
I was eager to see what my fellow Unilocaler and good friend suggested when I arrived this afternoon in Lakewood. He recommended the Melt, but the wait there was crazy and I needed food ASAP! We walked down the street and I’m VERY happy to say stumbled upon Deagan’s.
Right away we stead ourselves at the bar and were greeted with beer and food menus. I immediately enjoyed the selection of yeasty beverages and the relaxed ambiance. The bartenders exemplified that easy going attitude and I had a completely relaxing and tasty experience.
A self-​proclaimed wing aficionado, I had to try their soy glazed variety and decided to go full tilt on the meat + cheese selection (a.k.a., «The Big Board»; *see picture). I love a good cheese plate and there are a few places I have been where I’ve been duped out of quality selections, but this one was delish! My buddy and I picked away at it and I put away the six wings (also quite tasty) on my own.
The wingage + atmosphere + tender attitude + awesome cheese and meat plate made Deagan’s Kitchen & Bar the perfect choice this evening. Next time I’m in town, I’m heading back here first!

Just remembered why I don’t visit here more often… The menu is really lame, 1 burger and and Veg burger option in the entire sandwich dept. Kind of a waste of a great atmosphere and warm interior. I wouldn’t come here unless it were Taco Tuesday or grabbing a drink. The deviled eggs with goat cheese and English mustard are worth sampling.

We ate here last night and I’ve heard nothing but good things. I ordered the deviled eggs — they tasted fine. I was told the steak was great so I ordered that.
This is where it goes downhill…
The steak was repulsive. There is no other word. The spinach tasted rotten, so I brushed that aside. The steak was under cooked (not the medium I order), but I’m not picky so I knew I’d still like it rare. I had to spit out the first bite because it was impossible to chew let alone swallow. The next 3 bites I attempted weren’t any better. I took the leftovers home and threw them away.
I didn’t throw them away because they tasted bad. I threw them away because upon returning home I PROMPTLY got violently ill and stayed that way for the next 12 – 15 hours.
I wouldn’t suggest this place for anyone — something was wrong with the food. I do feel bad because the bartender was really nice. I’m super bummed because I only heard good things about this place…

This is specifically about the amazing brunch that made it’s way into my life way too late for my taste.
Seriously, though. Yes, you can get the chicken and waffles (to-​die-​for!) during brunch but I would suggest ordering one of their amazing breakfast selections and saving the waffles for dinner. That’s how much I enjoyed it.
I ordered the Cleveland Benedict which consisted of a giant pierogie, topped with chorizo gravy and 2 poached eggs. I cannot get over how amazing it was; not to mention, the potatoes were possibly some of the best I’ve ever had. They were cut into large chunks but deep fried into delicious crisps.
I feel like I say this a lot but definitely a new brunch favorite in Cle!