Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCleveland Chop
Cleveland, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Chop's beverage program leans on classic cocktails and a broad wine list with accessible by-the-glass pricing. Happy hour brings a $9 martini, $7 house wine, and $6 house beer. Guests have singled out a basil gimlet from bartender Jason, while the steakhouse setting implies wine-friendly pairings.
- What should I order?
- Start with the basil gimlet, a guest favorite, or a classic Old Fashioned. For wine, the Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir or Louis Martini Cabernet offer value. During happy hour, the $9 martini and $7 house wine are hard to beat.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail traditionalists and wine-by-the-glass drinkers will find comfort here. The happy hour specials appeal to those seeking a straightforward, affordable drink before dinner. Guests who appreciate attentive service, as noted in a birthday celebration, will feel at home.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the prime time to experience the value pricing on cocktails, wine, and house beer. Evenings suit the steakhouse vibe, with guests noting precise pacing of drinks and courses during celebrations.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour offers a $9 martini, $7 house wine, and $6 house beer. Regular wine-by-the-glass prices range from $8.5 to $15.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The program’s strength is its classic approach: a happy hour with familiar cocktails and affordable house pours, backed by a wine list with several by-the-glass options. Guest praise for a specific bartender’s gimlet adds a personal touch rarely seen in steakhouse settings.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Classic cocktail list on happy hour menu includes Martini, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule. Guest praise for a basil gimlet indicates quality, but the list is limited and no dedicated cocktail menu was found.
Menu strengths
- — Positive guest feedback on a basil gimlet from a specific bartender.
Standout selections
- — Basil gimlet – praised by a guest as delicious, prompting a dinner stay.
- — Gin or Vodka Martini – $9 during happy hour.
Pricing: Happy hour martini at $9
Wine
Extensive wine list with many by-the-glass options across whites, reds, and sparkling. Happy hour house wine is a strong value. No community evidence specific to wine, but the selection is broad.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive by-the-glass selection with varied regions and varietals.
- — Affordable house wine during happy hour at $7.
Standout selections
- — Erath Resplendent Pinot Noir – Oregon, $12.5 a glass.
- — Louis Martini Cabernet – Sonoma County, $10 a glass.
Pricing: By-the-glass $8.5–$15; house wine $7 at happy hour
Beer
Happy hour offers house beers Chop Blonde and Chop Wheat, plus Dortmunder and Bell's Two Hearted. Limited list; no dedicated beer menu found. Reasonable value but little depth.
Menu strengths
- — Includes a popular craft option, Bell's Two Hearted.
Standout selections
- — Chop Blonde – house beer, $6 during happy hour.
Pricing: Chop Blonde $6 at happy hour
Spirits
Spirit-forward classics like Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and Moscow Mule are available on the happy hour menu. No dedicated spirits list, but the cocktail offerings demonstrate a solid base in whiskey and vodka.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour pricing on a martini at $9.
Standout selections
- — Manhattan – whiskey-based classic.; Old Fashioned – whiskey-based classic.
Pricing: Martini $9 at happy hour
How it sits with the food
The steakhouse menu suggests red wine pairings, and the wine list includes suitable Cabernet and Pinot Noir options. The $7 house red during happy hour offers an easy match for appetizers or steaks.
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