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| - This is not your father's Slyman's, but it still delivers the classic taste you are looking for, just in a new building with a more well-rounded menu. If you want your corn beef fix without driving to the St. Clair location, this does the trick, but be warned the service it hit-or-miss.
Food-wise the food is what you come to expect from Slyman's amazing corned beef, large portions, and large prices that are worth it. If you are new to Slyman's order the corned beef sandwhich on Rye, eat half and save the other half for your next meal. It is that big, I promise. DO NOT be a sucker and order the fries, they are run of the mill crinkle fries, go for the potato pancakes instead, they are to die for! This location has a larger menu than the traditional Slyman's on St. Clair, the two big differences are the number of salads offered and the addition of appetizers. At this modern tavern style Slyman's you can get a handful of salads (even ones with chicken!) and their apps menu really steps it up with fried pickles, onion rings, pierogis, and my personal favorite Loaded Latkes which are their classic potato pancakes topped with corned beef and swiss (add an egg to it and kick it up a notch!).
I have been to this location 3 times for lunch between 11:30 and 1pm and it can be a little overwhelming. It has been packed every time, and there is a feeling of tension during the rush that exudes from the the staff and patrons.The servers and bartender I had were GREAT. Attentive, polite, got the details right, but you can just tell they are running around trying not to lose it. One of the three times I ate at the Beachwood location the corned beef was dry, and another time my potato pancakes were soggy, but it might just be due to the lunch rush on the kitchen/staff. Also, it can get so loud that you almost have to yell, which might not be ideal for a business lunch.
I will probably avoid this location during lunch or just order carryout maybe. Hopefully the rush dies down a little as the location becomes less novel. Your belly will not be disappointed in you for trying this place, just be ready to deal with all the rest that comes with it!
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