Moosehead Saloon

Moosehead Saloon

694 Dover Center Road

Westlake, Ohio

440.871.7743

http://www.mooseheadfood.com/

What I ate:

BLT Salad, $9.49

Moosehead is located on Dover Center Road, just south of the railroad tracks from Bay Village, and next to Ironwood Cafe. It's a great place for lunch, a great place for dinner, and a great place for appetizers and drinks with friends. During the warmer months, the outdoor patio offers a nice place to sit. It's not that big (nor is the restaurant itself), but it's private (tall fences), calming (there's a trickling wall of water), and comfortable (umbrellas to block the sun).

I was meeting a friend for lunch, so during the few minutes I had to kill, I snapped a picture of the menu.

The website has been under construction for a while now, so you won't be finding a clearer version there. As you can see, there are tons of choices -- burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, entrees, pub food, etc., etc., etc. It's almost overwhelming. BUT, once you've been there a few times, you come to realize that almost every choice is a good choice. I hear all sorts of raves about this little gem of a place.

I fell into routine and got the same thing I typically order... the BLT salad. I was so excited when it arrived that I forgot to snap a picture, but trust me, it's yummy. It's "good" lettuce, topped with just-cooked bacon (no bacon bits here!), blue cheese, tomatoes (both chopped and cherry), and a few halved, then grilled red potatoes. Basically, after you douse it with ranch dressing, it's not so much a salad that one watching their weight would order. But it's definitely a salad that leaves you satisfied. I love those bites of ranch-covered bacon, blue cheese, tomato, and a leaf or two of lettuce.

There's a turkey burger on the menu that calls my name every time I'm there, but I've yet to order it. Something about cream cheese and dried cherries on top. Next time, Little Lady, next time...

If you're looking for a friendly place to grab a good sandwich, head to Moosehead. I think you'll be pleased.

Moosehead Saloon's sister restaurant, Moosehead Hoof and Ladder, is located in Olmsted Falls.