Winking Lizard Tavern
Peninsula, Ohio · Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Why stop here: Winking Lizard Tavern is a $$ gastropub pick in Peninsula for Cuyahoga Valley National Park travelers. Order Wild West burger and a local draft.
A Peninsula tavern right in the park corridor, with a huge beer list and reliable burgers for Towpath riders, Scenic Railroad days, and family groups.
Wild West burger and a local draft
At Winking Lizard Tavern, Roamward highlights Wild West burger and a local draft because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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