The Brothers Lounge image

The Brothers Lounge

Restaurant Bar Bar and grill Wine bar Night club Live music bar Concert hall

One of the Most Reviewed Wine bars in Cleveland


Address

11609 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, United States

Website

brotherslounge.com

Contact

+1 216-226-2767

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (863 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (16) Great (14) great (13) menu (8) live (8) band (8) service (8) good (7) wine (7) sauce (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Sharon Lee D. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Steve and I selected three of the new Vegan menu items at Brothers Lounge, the first being FRIED PLANTAINS. We had no idea what to expect. I’ve never tasted a plantain, but heard they were denser than a banana with less of a banana flavor, more vegetable-like than fruit-like – more of a potato texture. Actually it was more of a cross between a potato and a banana, only denser with a more meaty chew than not. Even while living in Hawaii and knowing Hawaiians and Samoans, I never tried one – it just didn’t appeal. Of course the cooked ones I saw in Hawaii didn’t look like these patties. Deep fried they were – and the way they crisped up while remaining chewy was impressive. The chimichurri sauce that substituted for whatever animal-based sauce that came with them was perfect, especially when mixed with ketchup – delicious combination. I think I discovered something new. Who mixes chimichurri sauce with ketchup? The Animal-Free Chef, that’s who! The new menu offered an array of small plates and Steve’s choice today was the TOFU CURRY over rice with a side of flour tortilla triangles. The tofu presented as a rough chop in a sweet curry sauce. I couldn’t tell you what was in it that created the subtle but complex flavor achievement, but my tastebuds said it was designed for a fine dine experienced palate. Steve’s only complaint was there wasn’t enough of it – he wanted more. This coming from a guy who’s not a fan of curry! My small plate that turned out to be a large plate was TOFU STEAK with grilled asparagus and fingerling potatoes. Again I substituted the animal-based sauce with the same chimichurri sauce, again mixed with ketchup. I don’t know in what ingredients that Chef Shannon marinated the tofu, but the result was in the exquisite category. Perfect textural chew, perfect flavor combinations, and a surprise juicy chew were all a delight to experience. The best food to savor in my view! There are other vegan items on the new menu that sound worth the try. Brothers Lounge has more vegan items than any other animal-based restaurant anywhere in the area. So far they’ve all been excellent. Welcome back to the neighborhood!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennifer K. 1 year ago on Google • 304 reviews
    Excellent live music venue. Great, sound quality. Friendly and efficient staff. Parking in the area is a little bit difficult. Super safe part of town. Decent cover price. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary B. 7 years ago on Google
    Popular place. Great shows. Food and drinks a little pricey
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy M. 5 years ago on Google • 37 reviews
    A pretty good mix of cozy bar and a "working guys" place to go. The interior hosts a warm wood carried throughout, kept in good shape, and illuminated in a warm light. The prices on drinks are reasonable, about 3.50 for a domestic. The back room has a stage that has events often.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mark L. H. 4 years ago on Google
    The bar's okay, the bartender wonderful; the food smelled fine, and the music was better than many places, I guess (I wasn't there on a live performance evening). The crowd, however, dragged this place down from a solid 4-star to the 3 I decided to select. Weekends are better, I hope. So, I'll try again and see if it draws a more enticing clientele. Stay tuned.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Michelle A. 8 months ago on Google
    Cozy cute, dive-style bar with a great atmosphere and varietal menu!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Big-J 6 months ago on Google
    Went to see the Carlos Jones band. Great hangout place and very good service by the bar tender. Should look into some *real* blues bands!! Will definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mari B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice establishment. Great food. Excellent customer service. The waiter made us her own specialty martini & it was delicious.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Taj The Great O. 1 year ago on Google
    It was ok. When I got there, I just missed a band and no one but staff was there. I ordered something that was like hush puppies with vegetables and liked them way more than the brussels sprouts I ordered. More people started coming in and they played some Motown classics. Overall it was a cool spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wally E. 1 year ago on Google
    Some friends invited us to meet them there. There was a band and they serve food. When I looked at the menu. It looked very generic bar food. We ordered several appetizers and salads and even rice bowl. Wow, the food came out and was shocking the taste was incredible not your typical bar food, my taste buds were excites and awaking. The flavor was point on and had great mix of sweet and savory. The drinks were great as well. I am glad we went there. The atmosphere and music was very good as well. One advice to ownership talk your food up because it sounds so generic when you read the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ian B. 6 months ago on Google • 124 reviews
    Went for cleveland wing week with my niece. Great atmosphere. Clean spot and the wings were very tasty!! Thanks so much!

  • 5/5 Bob M. 2 months ago on Google • 47 reviews New
    Great place to see live music. Looks fantastic inside, waaaaay better than when u was in my 20's. Good food menu with several gluten free choices identified as such. If you haven't been here go, if you haven't been here in a decade you'll love it

  • 4/5 Dante F. 2 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    Pretty cool, honestly. We saw a big band play some live music. While we didn't get any (this time), the wings smelled heavenly

  • 5/5 Baby D. 4 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Ok first time there. Staff in lounge classy and nice. The nachos I ordered was enough for two AND delicious!Walk through another door to the stage and it’s party time USA!!!.They have a different band every night. Friendly staff,great eats, parking is a little bit tricky so get there early and enjoy.

  • 5/5 Keith N. 2 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    I love brothers lounge.. many years ago it was a dive bar.. however ..it changed owners are was rebuilt inside and out.. now it's classy ..and usually a good crowd.. another Thursday night fave... the jam session is top shelf ..very professional musicians in the band ..and in the audience.. come on out and hear Cleveland's talent!! Every Thursday ... Food is fantastic staff is friendly and the vibe is reminiscent of old school jazz clubs.. and they had at one point hosted many functions in support of the youngsters.. see you there ❤️

  • 5/5 Kim B. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I had calamari for the first time and my boyfriend had tacos for Taco Thursday which were delicious at $3 a piece. We sat on patio and wete checked on multiple times which was nice. Great food, atmosphere, and service.

  • 3/5 Bryan D. 11 months ago on Google
    I miss the wine bar. I wish they would reopen it and bring back the piano and acoustic music. It gave the place a touch of class that is sorely need in the area.

  • 5/5 Mary Rose S. 2 years ago on Google
    Can’t wait to return for this place’s delicious food, perfect drinks, and excellent music scene after its recent renovation!!! 😍

  • 5/5 S C. 1 year ago on Google
    So I have been on a quest to find the best wings in the city of Cleveland and I think I just did. I ordered the garlic parm, asked for extra crispy and that's what I got, also with a side of ranch. Wednesday is wing night. I promise you will NOT be disappointed. The ranch was not runny either <~~~ a common factor I've been running into on the west side of cleveland. I will definitely be back. Ordered additional wings to take home. 5 stars all day.

  • 2/5 Jocelyn C. 5 years ago on Google
    The food was AMAZING!!! We really enjoyed the music also! I wish i could say the same about SERVICE! The bartender was so rude, and kept making the wrong drinks to the point people started leaving or requesting the other bartender who was working. And when i brought it to the managers attention, she put her hand up in my face and said she would handle it. I felt like she didn't want to hear what i had to say! I'm not sure if i will return. I know i can't get AMAZING food somewhere else with AMAZING service and atmosphere!

  • 5/5 Agata S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food and live music, what more could you want? They have live music every weekend and some weeknights as well. The food is great, and there's a room for everyone. The piano wine bar tends to be more low key and the music hall in the back is great for dancing. Definitely recommend this hotspot.

  • 5/5 Mary M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to meet friends. Rooms to choose from. The wine bar the regular bar and the room where the bands perform. Something for everybody's taste. they get great bands there too. You can't go wrong. They have also some of the best wings in town.

  • 4/5 Brittany G. 4 years ago on Google
    Food and atmosphere were great. Drink orders took longer to arrive than food orders. Everything was delish.

  • 5/5 DONNA S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great time seeing Mary Bridget Davies and her band. So glad to see them open again.

  • 5/5 Diane L. 10 months ago on Google
    We went to see karaoke drumming and had a blast! The variety of songs and ages of the drummers made it so much fun. We don't play the drums, but it was a memorable/repeatable time!! Stella was super handling the whole room, too!!

  • 5/5 terri 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue for a private party! The operations manager was so helpful and appetizers were good.

  • 5/5 Carol J. 7 years ago on Google
    Great music venue....nice wine

  • 5/5 L B. 5 years ago on Google
    love this place especially sundays when Mike Petrone is playing

  • 5/5 Emily G. 1 year ago on Google
    I attended a concert here (shoutout the 80s Ladies!) and the concert venue is awesome! Not only does it have a small stage and its own sound booth, it has a separate room with high tops and a bar just for concert-goers. Very fun evening.

  • 5/5 J. R. S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good bar, but better venue for music. Great variety of acts.

  • 5/5 Ashley D. 4 years ago on Google
    What to do on a Saturday evening with no plans? Go check out Brother's lounge and enjoy a delicious bottle of wine and some food while enjoying the sights and sounds of live music. We found two seats at the cozy bar where we were able to see the talent and feel like we were having an intimate evening out. The bartender was great with recommending the cashmere wine as we thoroughly enjoyed it accompanying the nachos showered with chorizo, the charcuterie board, and the unbelievable buffalo chicken meatballs paired with blue cheese cole slaw. An evening well spent and anticipation for another visit soon!

  • 5/5 sami e. 1 year ago on Google
    Very chill bar even with a concert going on in the other room. Food was great which was a pleasant surprise. Lots of different local alcohol options and the bartender Bronwyn was very friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 K P. 1 year ago on Google
    We were there to see Morrison hotel. Great music, great food and awesome service! Hope to go back even if it is an hour drive. Well worth it!

  • 4/5 Ron B. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool place with a fun vibe. Limited menu, but big enough, and tasty. Good service & nice people.

  • 5/5 Gary E. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place to go. The lounge has a lot of history. I had the burger which was very good and the service was excellent!!

  • 4/5 James D. 1 year ago on Google
    Brothers is getting back up to speed after a long covid shutdown. Happily, the blues jam is back on Thursday nights, starting at 8 pm. Sadly, the wine bar is no more, sacrificed for an enlarged kitchen. They serve an excellent burger.

  • 5/5 Richard M. 1 year ago on Google
    Went there for a Halloween event and had a lot of fun. Got our drinks quick and the band was great

  • 5/5 anessa s. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    such a gem. had my bridal shower here.. amazing. come in for the brunch on weekends & stay (or come back) for the live music saturday nights! you will not be disappointed! amazing bartenders who are super quick with bar & food service. all around just a really cool spot to check out & hang out at. extra shout out to the GM, craig, for making sure everything ran smoothly!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍


Call +1 216-226-2767 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

Trends



Last updated:

Similar Wine bars nearby

Wahlburgers image
1
Wahlburgers
Hamburger restaurant
👍 March 2022: Stopped here for lunch on a comp from the Jack Casino. They gave me $30 that I used to get the Double melt, tots, vanilla shake, and chili to go. Pros: * Clean restaurant with a bar and plenty of TVs on the walls. * Friendly staff who were attentive to my needs. It was not very busy so...
$$ $$
4.20 (4.5K reviews)
George's Kitchen image
2
George's Kitchen
Diner
Classic diner serving up generous portions of homestyle American eats in casual digs.
$ $$$
4.40 (4.5K reviews)
TownHall image
3
TownHall
Health food restaurant
Locally sourced & innovative bar bites & vegan options served in a contemporary setting with patio.
$$ $$
4.40 (4.1K reviews)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store image
4
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
American restaurant
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
$$ $$
4.30 (3.8K reviews)
Dina's Pizza & Pub image
5
Dina's Pizza & Pub
Pizza restaurant
Filling station turned eatery serving up pizza & pub fare, with beer, wine & house martinis.
$$ $$
4.40 (3.7K reviews)
Last updated:
()