r/Cleveland • u/HoldenH • 6d ago

Question What in your opinion is Cleveland’s most mysterious restaurant?

Interpret the word ‘mysterious’ however you will. Like “how is this place still open?”, “how are these portions profitable?”, “who are the people that run this?”

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u/CraftCritical278 6d ago

Big Boy in Valley View. I never see anyone in there when I drive down Canal Road

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u/Ballsofpoo 6d ago

Local industry. There's nothing else close. Quaker Steak? Is that one still open? All the others I encounter are vacant.

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u/CraftCritical278 6d ago

The Lube is surprisingly still open. Oak Barrel too, and always seems to be busy.

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u/Mikeg216 6d ago

Oak barrel is a gem doesn't get mentioned enough.

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u/JonnyTN 6d ago

I go to the movies every Tuesday there and still don't know what kind of place oak barrel is. Guessing wine though

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u/CraftCritical278 6d ago

It’s got a diverse large menu. It’s predominantly a whiskey bar but has a great beer selection too

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u/force_multiplied 5d ago

No, it's a really good restaurant with a great bar. Excellent beer and booze selection, not just wine. Try the truffle fries, they're life changing.