Restaurant Spotlight: Thirsty Parrot
Thirsty Parrot is Cleveland’s favorite meeting spot before and after every MLB ballgame.
Thirsty Parrot is always a Hit! Conveniently located on the corner of East Ninth & Bolivar, it’s just a fly ball from the centerfield gate to Progressive Field. The Parrot is Cleveland’s favorite meeting spot before and after every MLB ballgame and for special events at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Chill out in our island décor with tropical cocktails, ice cold beer and menu featuring casual fare of snacks and sandwiches, Thirsty Parrot defines the Summertime vibe.
Need a menu that’s more upscale – the Hospitality Restaurants professional culinary team will team up for whatever cuisine meets your needs. The chefs that run our eight award-winning restaurants will put on their “rally caps” and design the ideal menu for your event. Available for private party groups up to 400, we are the Major League choice for class reunions, corporate get-togethers, casual weddings and family affairs – we’ll handle all your planning.
Jeff Hartzell, General Manager
Jeff Hartzell began his career with HR opening Salmon Dave’s as the lead bartender in 1993. As a former college baseball player, it seems only natural that he has become HR’s ultimate “Utility Player”, serving as a manager in the off-season at every one of our eight restaurant properties. Once MLB baseball is underway, Jeff leads the Parrot team and has been the General Manager for more than ten seasons. His love of baseball and hospitality is evident with a never-ending smile and gregarious personality,
Aaron Hutchinson, Chef
Aaron Hutchinson directs the kitchen’s daily lunch operation at Delmonico’s Steakhouse. Once the crack of the bat signals baseball season is underway at Progressive Field, he takes on Extra-Inning duties running the kitchen at Thirsty Parrot as well. His experience with Delmonico’s extremely busy pace and consistent large party events make him “The Natural” for running the kitchen at Cleveland’s ultimate summer-time destination.