Sokolowski's University Inn
Cleveland, OH 44113-3642
Phone: (216) 771-9236
- Price:
- $
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-3pm, 4pm-9pm, Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 4pm-9pm, Lounge open daily to 1am
Editorial Review for Sokolowski's University Inn – by John Hyduk
The Scene
Mike Sokolowski believes in big flavors and bigger portions. In the vintage Roaring '20s wood-paneled dining room, he ladles the same kind of stick-to-your-ribs chow his mom served the ironworkers and steel-mill hands who built the city. Local pols and prosecutors cut kielbasa and deals, folks with dirt under their fingernails and lots of consonants in their names hoist shot-and-a-beer salutes in the tiny bar. There's a plaque to commemorate Bill Clinton's lunch here, lost among the family photos and Browns memorabilia.
The Food
Diners pushing trays down the cafeteria-style serving line are offered fried, deep-fried and double-broiled. Walleye dinners and Lake Erie perch platters tip the scales; great pot roast hides under blankets of homestyle gravy; while the chicken paprikash is some of the best in town. Pierogies, potato- and cheese-stuffed dough are sauteed in butter and buried under sour cream. Save room for Mike's falling-off-the-bone tender baby back ribs.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasSokolowski's also does catering for your special event.
When to GoLunch is big, but call for information on live Polka music nights for the full experience.
Know Before You GoAll Friday & Saturday night dinners include potato, vegetable, roll & butter & salad bar.
User Reviews for Sokolowski's University Inn
04/03/2007 Posted by svgeek
This is not a place you're likely to just wander by accidentally. I walked from the Ohio City RTA station. Not a bad strategy since I felt I needed to walk off some of the caloric intake afterwards. Know that going in. This is not health food. It's not fancy. It's not romantic. It's just really good, affordable stick to the ribs kind of food. I was looking for brats and pierogies, and that's what I got...for a little bit more than I would've paid for fast food.
Pros: good value comfort food
Cons: funky location
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