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Deagan's did not disappoint
taco tuesday too!
Stopped in for dinner at the bar last week. This place will see me again, and soon. Here is my experience in a nutshell.
We chose to sit at the bar, although tables were still available. The ubiquitos large flatscreens were scattered about. seems like the norm now, but it also stifles conversations. The dining room had a very mixed crowd, and it appears to be kid-friendly as well. Nice atmosphere. So far so good.
One very nice thing I noticed immediately is how seriouly they take their beer here. The two lines of multiple draft beers have glass rinsers that shoot clean water into the beer glass for a final rinse to remove any residual soap and sterilizer. The cocktail list is nicely done. I ordered a Moscow Mule that had a non-traditional twist of fresh mint. It was tasty. Very tasty. The mint takes the edge off of the ginger beer, giving it a very nice new flavor dimension. Not a "traditional" Moscow Mule, (actually, no longer a Moscow Mule) but a very nicely done cocktail indeed. The bartender was quick, pleasant, and had a contagious smile. Obviously, she enjoys working there and it shows.
My GF ordered 3 different tacos, as it was Taco Tuesday, a popular Cleveland bar tradition of sorts. 1 chicken, 1 beef, 1 shrimp. They were 2 or 3 bucks each, depending on the filling. I tasted all 3, and they were all very good, with the shrimp taco being the standout. Appetizers we had were chips and guacamole. all fresh, flavorful and well done. I had the crispy chicken livers which were also delicious and flawlessly prepared. Fish and Chips was my entree of choice. Fluke was the fish of the day. The batter was tempura-like, the fish very mild and undoubtedly fresh. 5 good size pieces. I couldn't finish, but I sure tried. It was served with what I believe was a remoulade sauce as opposed to tartar sauce. I like.
Our food was brought to us by a food runner who sort of just plopped our plates in front of us, whirled around and ran back to the kitchen before we could ask her for silverware. Twice. No biggie, the bartender took care of it right away, and that was the only minor glitch.
I look forward to expolring the menu, and will do it soon.
Carry on.
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