Girls in kilts. Two blocks from Progressive Field. Killer grilled wings. Need we say more? Credit: Photo via Facebook
Positioned at Boardwalk & Park Place, the Harry Buffalo is a dependable haunt for any ballgame.
This seasonal venue has a legendary outdoor deck that’s within ear shot of the Home Run Porch at Progressive Field. Also, look out for the Barrio food truck parked right outside their deck. Credit: Photo via Facebook
Right across the street from Progressive Field on East 9th, Brickstone is a cool place to catch the game while munching on some brick oven pizza.
Always packed for Opening Day, Southside is a great place to watch the Tribe and have some chicken and waffles. Credit: Photo via Facebook
Located on the East Bank of the Flats, Flat Iron Cafe has a solid bar, tasty pub grub, and a personal shuttle to the game.
Located on the outside of the Galleria Mall on East 9th, this locale is perfectly positioned to catch those folks to and fro the game without being in the “lion’s den.” Credit: Photo via Facebook
This dive sports bar is a must stop if you are watching the game downtown- that is, if you can get in!
Old school bar with a bowling machine and T.V’s. Welcome to Cleveland, where all you need is your Tribe shirt. Credit: Photo via Cleveland Scene Archives
Not to be forgotten in the downtown mix is the stoic Hard Rock Cafe. This visually stimulating venue is a cool place to kick off the big day. It also doesn’t hurt that it’s two blocks away from The Prog. Credit: Photo via Yelp, Brian R.
This is *the* spot to catch the game on West Sixth. It has a ton of T.V.’s and big time energy.
In the middle of nightclubs and high end restaurants is the Warehouse District’s classic bar: The Map Room. If this area of Cleveland is your hang out spot, then this is the place to catch the Tribe. Plus, the pizza is delicious. Credit: Photo via Facebook
Either spend the day at the Treehouse Bar or catch the Indians shuttle roaming through Tremont. Either way, grab the perfect pint and enjoy! Credit: Photo via Facebook
You can choose from numerous locations across northeast Ohio to watch the big game while enjoying french fries stuffed inside a capicola panini. Credit: Photo via Facebook
These Gateway bars depend on a successful Tribe season. This by far is one of the coolest bars in the Gateway. Show some love on Opening Day to the Clevelander.
The trendy spot on West 25th Street has also become a sports watching destination. Townhall will roll out the red and blue carpet and drop their big screen for the big event. Credit: Photo via Facebook
Parma and Parma Heights have huge Tribe communities and Cleats is the perfect spot to catch the game. Plus, if you are going to the game, they have a location inside the ballpark.
You don’t have to be an Irish Tribe fan to appreciate this pub; a legendary pub in the heart of one of the hottest areas in Ohio.
This former movie theater boasts the largest screen in the region. How about a 10 foot view of Nick Swisher anyone?
Bumble Berry and The Tribe. Oh yeah, and smoked chicken wings. Enjoy.

Jason Beudert has had a dynamic career as a leader with The Walt Disney Company, ESPNZone, The Cleveland Indians, and as a restaurant entrepreneur. He is utilizing his twenty years of hospitality experience along with his love for the Cleveland food scene to contribute exciting and insightful food pieces for Scene. Along with being one of our food writers, Jason is also the food critic for WOIO 19 Action News, and makes a weekly appearance on Q104's Fee's Kompany radio show to promote food and the Scene. Jason is also a contributing writer for Travel + Leisure Magazine.