Ale Mary’s named best place to eat and drink in Parma and Parma Heights in reader poll (photos)

Garlic teriyaki parmesan wings Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

PARMA, Ohio — A neighborhood favorite known for interesting comfort food and a welcoming atmosphere, Ale Mary’s blends pub fare with a strong craft beer selection. Its first-place finish in Cleveland.com / The Plain Dealer “Best Places to eat in Parma/Parma Heights” reflects both its loyal customer base and its reputation as a go-to gathering spot.

Ale Mary’s is at 6855 Ridge Road, Parma. Until January 2025, the space was occupied by another bar, Bleachers. One year ago, owners Erin and Tom Sabol and chef/owner Jeff Lipinski took over and began updating the interior and enhancing the sports vibes.

Not in my waffle house – Liège waffle bun, savory fried chicken topped with cheddar, pickles and bacon jam. Served with a side of maple syrup. Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

They chose the punny name “Ale Mary’s” for two reasons. First, they focus on ale as in craft beer. Second, the location is near the local football field, and the name is a riff on the “Hail Mary” pass.

The group had owned third-place winner Pounders from 2004 to 2021. After a few years out of the business, the new opportunity presented itself and they got back in.

Thai Chili Wings Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

“We love the business, we know the area and we’re good at it,” said Erin.

Tom added, “We like creating a place we want to go to.”

In the year since they bought the neighborhood bar, the Sabols and Lipinski have updated the interior. They kept the bar and pool tables. They also have a bowling machine, dart boards and televisions for sports viewing.

For the menu, Tom said, “We wanted a really fun menu, a little bit above your standard bar food.”

For example, they added hot honey pepperoni and cheese wontons. The wonton shells are stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella and banana peppers, then drizzled with hot honey sauce. They’re served with marinara for dipping.

Among the most popular is Tom’s favorite, Not in My Waffle House. The “bun” is a sweet Liège waffle. It comes with fried chicken topped with cheddar, pickles and bacon jam. It’s served with a side of maple syrup for dipping or drizzling.

Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

Generous flat breads – about 14 X 6.5 inches — are another hit. Perhaps the most unusual, and Erin’s favorite, is the Disorderly Conduct Flatbread. It’s topped with chorizo sausage, bacon, mac n cheese, cheddar and mozzarella, pineapple chunks with a drizzle of Ale Mary’s sauce.

Philly cheesesteak – shaved ribeye or grilled chicken, caramelized onions, grilled green bell peppers, smothered in house-made white queso, topped with mozzarella cheese & garlic aioli, served on a toasted 8-inch hoagie. Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

Popular sandwiches include

  • Burn Notice – diced grilled chicken, chopped bacon, Carolina reaper cheese, jalapeños, lettuce, tomatoes and red onion. It’s topped with sriracha mayonnaise to keep the heat going.
  • Sloppy Piglet – ½-pound beef patty topped with thick-sliced bacon, smoked gouda, chipotle BBQ sauce, house slaw and pickled red onions.
  • Philly Cheesesteak – shaved ribeye or grilled chicken with caramelized onions and grilled green bell peppers. Cheese includes house-made white queso and mozzarella cheese. It’s finished with a garlic aioli.

Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

Fries, which come with sandwiches, are hand-cut and fresh.

And what’s a neighborhood bar without wings?! Ale Mary’s offers 40 custom wing sauces and dry rubs to choose from. Their most popular are Thai chili wings and Garlic teriyaki parmesan.

Saturdays means a steak special, with beef sourced locally from Jaworski’s Meats in Middleburg Heights. Pierogis are also locally sourced from The Pierogi Lady.

An assortment of popular menu items. There is something for everyone on the menu. Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

Who can resist cannoli stuffed pierogis … especially as a free birthday treat. The little dumpling is filled with cannoli filling, pan-fried, dusted with powder sugar, sprinkled with chocolate chips and topped with whipped cream.

Owners from left to right: Jeff Lipinski (Also Head Chef), Erin Sabol and Tom Sabol Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

Open daily from 11 a.m. - 2 a.m.

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Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

Ale Mary's, is located at 6855 Ridge Rd., in Parma - Photo by Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland.com

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