This Cleveland corned beef institution lives up to the hype, and then some. The smell of corned beef nearly knocked me over as I walked into the well-worn, dive-looking restaurant. At 1:15 on a Friday the wait for a table was nominal. Though, the takeout line was a bit longer.
There's no need to even open your menu. You must order the Reuben. Got it? Good.
The corned beef was the best I've ever had (I think) with just the right amount of fat. And, the dill pickles (nearly still in cucumber state) were awesome. Our server couldn't have been more friendly.
Take note that Slyman's closes at 2:30 pm and is not open on Saturday and Sunday (I've made the trek on a weekend only to find it closed and my corned beef dreams crushed.) They also serve breakfast on the weekdays from 6:00 am to 11:00 am.