Never Say Dive

Stopped in around 7p on a Wednesday. Busy but we got a table. I enjoyed the "fancy enough" vibes--dark, kitschy, retro atmosphere with excellent crafted cocktails and seasonal menu.Service was attentive and helpful. Chatted a bit about the place and menu because it was our first time. Drinks were awesome and food was incredible. Also got to play a few rounds of trivia that was hosted by a mother/daughter combo and they were a delight.I look forward to going back!

Came here with a group of folks, after our Run Club event. We sat on the outside tables on this warm evening. What a fun and unique spot, with a really solid menu of upscale food items you would not expect at a dive-style bar.My wife and I ordered several dished to share and enjoyed them all...a 3-item snack board (pickled eggs, chips with caramelized onion dip, fried & spiced almonds), a mushroom toast and of course a Dive Guys burger. This was plenty of food for two people to share and gave us a great cross-section of their menu options.Many more unique food items to try, anxious to get back and explore that menu further!

On a random week day my friend and myself decided to try out Never Say Dive for drinks. The place is like a second cousin to LBM (which I love). The owner use to work at LBM, so I expected some similarities.Ambiance:When you enter you immediately feel the neighborhood bar, Cheers vibes. I would definitely frequent the place if I lived around the corner. My friend and I opted to sit on the patio due to it being a beautiful night.Food:I decided to try some food as well and the burger was amazing! They changed their menu throughout the year and have plenty of vegan and vegetarian options.Drinks:Two words....CRAFT COCKTAILS.....let your favorite spirit guide your choice.Tip: Great place for a quiet summer night.

This might be my new favorite spot! Drinks are some of the best I've had in recent memory - really appreciate the elevated rum drinks. The vibe is perfect - you could come rocking Converse or stilettos and not be out of place. Definitely recommend the cheese board - they use Old Brooklyn Cheese Co. and it's fantastic!

I wanted to update my review since it's been awhile since opening. I can honestly say that Never Say Dive is one of my favorite bars and restaurants (and it's not just because it is walking distance from my house). The food is amazing, highly suggest the fried quarter, best fried chicken ever! The burger is solid, and the snacks are to die for! We love the pickled eggs so much. I personally love the small menu that changes every couple months and I can honestly say I have never had a bad meal here. Next is the drinks! Omg the drinks here are so so delicious! Like I have said in the past, they have a little something for everyone. Want a cheap beer? get a Narragansett, want a fancy cocktail? they have that too! A delicious house made seltzer? yup they have that as well. NA cocktails are also a thing here.Last but not least, the servers.. We love you guys so much! This place has truly turned into such a great local bar and all of the bartenders and servers are truly the best. They always make you feel welcome every time you walk through the door and genuinely I can't wait until the next time we stop in.

Really enjoyed our time here. Lots of vegan and vegetarians options that were still satisfying and flavorful. The strawberry daiquiri was my drink of choice.The inside was wonderfully curated - it didn't feel 'decorated' or gimmicky. Service was prompt and friendly.Parking across the street was nice, would love to see them try to get some lights put in over there though.

Part of me never wants to say Never Say Dive - but that would be gatekeeping. So let's discuss. Not being a local, it was hard to pick out this humble bar in the humble Old Brooklyn neighborhood. Street parking in the adjacent residential roads is your best bet. You may be wondering what exactly a "high-low bar" is. Walk in and you'll start to understand - kitschy decor like a life size Star Trek Picard cut-out and lava lamps, obscenely bright blue tabletops with checkered floor tiles somehow make sense paired with bottles of French wine, caviar, and beautifully plated Toast. There are a few patio tables out front for nicer days, but I found myself really enjoying the vibes inside the bar, and the hugely varied clientele. We arrived to a packed house, but gave our name to the friendly hostess that evening who pointed shared that we would be able to get drinks at the bar and transfer our tab over to our table once we were seated. The bartender immediately hooked us up with a bottle of water and some cups and menus. While the food items are on the pricier side, the drinks were all very reasonable, ranging from $3 (yes, THREE) drafts and cans to $15 cocktails, and even some house-made seltzers which I will return to try. Each cocktail is creatively crafted and named - my Metallicus was a soothing green with all the refreshing flavors of a spring patio day. Hospitality is certainly a strong suit. Our tatted waiter sat comfortably with us to review the menu and gave us ample time to decide on some food items to share. The menu isn't very long, but if you're anything like me, you'll want to bring as many friends as possible so you can order one of everything. We ended up sharing several items, some more sharable than others. The favorites were the Asparagus, Dive Dog, and Mushroom Toast. You wouldn't think that a hot dog could be elevated, but the perfectly crisp poppy seed bun, tender kobe dog, and subtle pops of caviar are simply *chef's kiss*. I nearly licked the plate to get every smear of white bean puree under the Asparagus, and the Mushroom Toast was a wonderfully complex mixture of flavors. Cavatelli was on the salty side (though the pasta itself was pillowy and delicious), and sweet soy marinade on the poke-style Tuna Toast was just okay. Can't wait to see the next menus this talented and down-to-earth crew come up with!

Never Say Dive is such a cute bar with cheap beer, fancy cocktails and a variety of food options. The decor is unique and the bartenders are very friendly. A fantastic new addition to Old Brooklyn! Definitely check this place out.

This is a lively, fun neighborhood gem with thoughtfully prepared food and cocktails with tons of flavors.If I recall everything correctly former LBM employees are at the helm, and the quality of the fare reflects that.Service was attentive and very friendly. Given this is the first review, hopefully I haven't ruined the experience for their regulars (was packed at 6pm)! :-) Ultimate hip bar and restaurant, neighborhood gem!

Never Say Dive is the cool cousin you always wanted to emulate when your family got together at a large reunion: dressed in grungy clothes, but looking rad as hell, that basically describes the interior of Never Say Dive, which is within walking distance of my house.By the exceptional owner/operators of LBM, Never Say Dive, if I may be biased to my neighborhood, is better than its Lakewood sister. The menu has a wide variety of items, from a humble but delicious smashburger to weekend specials topped with caviar, and the cocktail menu absolutely SLAPS. I went the other weekend to get a special featuring tequila, watermelon, chile de arbol and a mozzarella foam. Sounds funky, tastes fantastic. It's this kind of playful inventiveness that has made Never Say Dive the best new bar in Cleveland. Thrilled for their success and that I can get this deliciousness any day of the week (well...except for Mondays and Sundays when they're closed).Hot tip: they have a fried chicken bucket & champagne deal on Tuesdays that is unbeatable.