Rowley Inn

Nice smaller Bar & Grill. It doesn't have all the fancy lighting, wall art, furniture to make you think you're dining in a shmoozie place. But what it does have is originality that's paying respect to its roots and many years as a Bar & Grill in a Blue Collar, Ship Yard Town .. CLE! We were kindly greeted and were seated at a table that I'm sure has had many Beers knocked over while stories and laughter were being told. The menu was interesting and food choices unique.. everything read so deliciously it was hard to pick just one. So I decided on the CLE Shrimp & Grits. I was in Heaven after that Grits. I was in Heaven after that first bite! The smoothness and cheesiness of the Grits, the subtle crunch of the fresh thinly cut strips of Red/Green Peppers, the sweetness of onion, the slight earthiness of the mushrooms, and the spicy but flavorful small bite of Hungarian sausage slices, that were all married together in a wonderful sauce and topped with perfectly cooked tail on shrimps and crispy bacon. It was a Kaleidoscope of flavors in my mouth that brought me to my comfort place. Oh was that good! I could only eat half and brought the other half home.

Yummy place for pierogies and kielbasa!! Burgers are delicious as well. Small bar area with tables arranged through out. You are not on top of each other but it’s not a huge place so if you go during peak dinner hours you may have to wait for a table. Right across the street from “a Christmas story house” which makes it a nice place to stop in to eat at if going on the Christmas story tour.

A bit squished in there but this was one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Burgers and mac n cheese were some of the best I have had. Also, it is right across from the house from a Christmas Story, so that helped the experience even further.

This is very close to the Christmas Story house and museum. It plays a part in the movie as well as it helped cement the location for the movie. Ok, what is the place like today? It is a tight-fitting restaurant/bar with more space for people than expected. They have something for everyone. Gf, vegetarian vegan? You are covered. Need a drink? They have local and bigger brands as well. The food is great with large serving sizes. Dessert is cheesecake (probably other stuff, but we were full). Check it out

Great place for brunch! There is a huge variety of dishes and everything appears to be hand made! Delicious Poutine and breakfast tacos. The salad is large and so fresh!