Winking Lizard, American restaurant and pub in Peninsula, Ohio, US.
The Winking Lizard is a restaurant and pub in Peninsula, Ohio, with several indoor dining areas, an outdoor patio, and television screens throughout. The menu centers on American food alongside a broad selection of beers and other drinks.
The Winking Lizard opened in 1986 and gradually became a familiar landmark in Peninsula. Over the years it has grown from a single spot into a local institution that many residents have visited for decades.
The Winking Lizard is known for its rotating beer list, which often features local and seasonal options. Sports nights and trivia events give regulars a reason to come back week after week.
The pub sits near a main intersection in Peninsula, so it is straightforward to spot from the street. It is open daily from 11 AM and welcomes both lunch and dinner guests throughout the week.
The Winking Lizard has run a long-standing beer tour program where guests earn recognition for sampling a set list of beers over time. This gives regular visitors a playful goal to work toward across multiple visits.
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