RESTAURANTS

There are two on-demand food delivery services available in Cleveland that will deliver food from several local restaurants to your work or home:

  • Uber Eats and the app is available in Apple App Store or on Google Play
  • Skip the Dishes and the app is available in the Apple App Store or on Google Play

In addition to the restaurants listed below, there are several entertainment areas of the city we want to bring to your attention:

    • The Flats: A concentrated collection of clubs, bars, restaurants, and nightspots. Located downtown along the river on the east and west banks.
    • Little Italy: Features a collection of authentic Italian cuisine and shops. Located on Mayfield Rd. between Murray Hill and Euclid. You don’t want to miss the annual Feast of Assumption held in Little Italy.
    • Coventry Village: Features a collection of local ethnic eateries and shops. Located between Mayfield Rd and Euclid Heights Blvd.
    • Tower City Center: Features a retail shopping center, restaurants, movie theater and hotels. Located downtown in Cleveland’s Public Square.
    • Pinecrest. NEW!  Wonderful restaurants including Shake Shack, RED and Graeter’s Ice Cream. Shopping, movies and events all year.
    • Van Aken District. NEW!  Variety of restaurants in the Market Hall, local shops and apartments. During the summer they have a “sunset farmers market” on Thursday afternoons.

The following chain restaurants can also be found throughout the Cleveland Metropolitan Area (check the internet for locations):

  • Applebee’s Bar & Grille
  • Bar Louie
  • Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • California Pizza Kitchen
  • Carraba’s Italian Food
  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Chili’s
  • Chipotle
  • Donato’s Pizza
  • Five Guys Burgers
  • Macaroni Grille
  • Olive Garden
  • Outback Steakhouse
  • Panera
  • Qdoba
  • Red Robin
  • Starbucks
  • TGI Friday’s

EAST SIDE RESTAURANTS

  • Academy Tavern 12800 Larchmere Blvd., just off Shaker Square, Shaker Heights. (216) 229-1171. Great place for snacks and hamburgers – Friday night fish fry.
  • B Spot 28699 Chagrin Boulevard. (216)292-5567. A Michael Symon (An Iron Chef) gourmet burger restaurant. Great beer and wine selection. Very family friendly. Other locations in Cleveland.
  • Café 56 Locations in Beachwood and Mayfield Heights. Eclectic Menu, cheap.
  • Corky & Lenny’s 27091 Chagrin Blvd. (216) 464-3838. Popular delicatessen, fresh seafood and Kosher foods, extensive carryout.
  • Dewey’s Pizza 2194 Lee Road. (216) 321-7355. A wonderful selection of gourmet American pizza, with Great Lakes Brewery on Tap. Delicious food, excellent service, and very family friendly. Watch as they make your pizza!
  • First Watch 13950 Cedar Rd. (216) 321-1075 Breakfast and brunch open from 7am-2:30pm. Other locations around Cleveland.
  • Granite City 24519 Cedar Rd. (216) 297-4495. Great bar food with an excellent happy hour. Multiple beers are brewed on-site.
  • Larchmere Tavern 13051 Larchmere Blvd. (216) 721-1111. Great cuisine, great atmosphere, not to be missed.
  • Melt Bar and Grilled 13463 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 965-0988. Grilled cheese sandwiches. Very yummy and very filling. Several locations around the Cleveland area.
  • Panini’s on Coventry 1825 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 321-6444. Good food and lots of televisions. Great spot to watch a game.
  • Slyman’s Tavern 4009 Orange Place, Beachwood. (216) 292-9610. Known for their sandwiches. Also serve Sophie’s pierogies.
  • Stone Oven Bakery 2267 Lee Road, and 28601 Chagrin Road. Good lunchtime spot for soup, salad, sandwiches. Delicious artisan bread, fresh pastries, cakes, and cookies.
  • The Tavern Company 2299 Lee Road. (216) 321-6001. Great local place.
  • Winking Lizard Tavern 25800 Central Parkway, Beachwood. 216-454-0380. Great sports bar with good food. Several locations around the Cleveland area.
  • Yours Truly Several locations around the city. Good food in a coffee shop-style setting, really good for families.
  • Bravo Cucina Italiana 28889 Chagrin Blvd. (216) 360-0099. Large selection, kid friendly!
  • Brio’s Coastal Bar & Kitchen 24325 Cedar Road (Legacy Village). (216) 297-9232. Upscale Italian, usually a wait, reservations recommended.
  • Geraci’s Restaurant 2266 Warrensville Center Rd. (216) 371-5643. Delicious, reasonably priced Italian food. Child friendly. Cash only!
  • J. Pistone Market 3245 Warrensville Center Rd. (216) 283-3663. Deli and bakery for take-out or dine-in, plus a wine shop.
  • La Dolce Vita 12112 Mayfield Rd., Little Italy. (216) 721-8155. Italian cuisine.
  • M Italian 22 West Orange Street. Chagrin Falls. (440) 247-7474. Cozy Italian.
  • Mama Santa’s 12301 Mayfield Road, Little Italy. (216) 421-2159. Delicious Italian food and pizza, and reasonably priced, but there can be a lengthy wait.
  • Pizzazz on the Circle 20680 John Carroll Blvd, University Heights. (216) 321-7272. Great pizza!  Large menu.
  • BD’s Mongolian Barbecue 1854 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 932-1185. Create your own all-you-can-eat stir-fry.
  • Benihana 23611 Chagrin Blvd. (216) 464-7575. Japanese Steakhouse.
  • Hunan Coventry 1800 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 371-0777. One of the best Chinese restaurants in Cleveland. Reservations recommended.
  • Hunan by the Falls 508 E. Washington Street, Chagrin Falls. (440) 247-0808. Tasty, reasonably priced Chinese.
  • Lotus Thai House 1918 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 371-9575. Delicious and affordable Thai.
  • SASA. 13120 Shaker Square. (216) 767-1111. Japanese. Intimate atmosphere, excellent quality.
  • Number One PHO 3120 Superior Ave., Cleveland. (216) 781-1176. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Excellent and inexpensive.
  • Pacific East 1763 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 320-2302. Chagrin Blvd #850, Beachwood. (216) 765-1305. Great Sushi as well as other asian inspired dishes.
  • Shuhei 23360 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood. (216) 464-1720. Not to be missed tempura, fresh seafood and sushi; unique service and good prices.
  • Siam Café 3951 St. Clair Avenue. (216) 361-2323. Good Asian fusion.
  • Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse. 3725 Orange Place. Beachwood. (216) 292-8866. Great sushi and Japanese steak house.
  • Abuelos 26100 Harvard Road, Warrensville Heights. (216) 360-9030. Big portions at a great price.
  • Don Ramon 5708 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst. (440) 461-9077. Nice atmosphere, great selection, fantastic food & service.
  • Lopez 2196 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 932-9000. A new twist on Mexican food. Wonderful margaritas.
  • Tres Potrillos 25765 Chagrin Blvd, Beachwood. (216) 591-1202. Nice place, great food.
  • Aladdin’s Eatery 12447 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 932-4333. Middle Eastern. Reasonably priced. Multiple locations around Cleveland.
  • Anatolia Café 2270 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights. (216) 321-4400. Turkish cuisine. A really nice outdoor seating area for the warmer months.
  • Cafe Tandoor 2096 S. Taylor Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 371-8500. Moderately priced authentic Indian cuisine, including vegetarian dishes.
  • Choolaah 27100 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood. (800) 459-8860. Counter-service Indian fare.
  • Cleveland Tiffin 4630 Warrensville Center Road, North Randall. (216) 220- 7002. Homemade Indian food for takeout or delivery. You can get a week’s worth of north Indian food delivered to your doorstep!
  • Empress Taytu 6125 St. Clair, Cleveland. (216) 391-9400. Ethiopian cuisine.
  • Hot or Mild 1446 Som Center Road, Mayfield Heights. (440) 446-8200. Indian take-away food. Good food and a good price.
  • Saffron Patch 20600 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Heights. (216) 295-0400. Indian cuisine. Good well-priced lunch buffet.
  • Cedar Creek Grille 2101 Richmond Road, Beachwood. (216) 342-5177. Great food with amazing service.
  • Edwins 13101 Shaker Square, Shaker Heights. (216) 921-3333. Amazing food with great concept. Service is wonderful, be sure to make reservations!
  • Giovanni’s 25550 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood. (216) 831-8625. 4 star Italian restaurant.
  • The Melting Pot 24741 Cedar Rd (Legacy Village). (216) 381-2700. Upscale fondue restaurant. Usually best to make reservations, and plan on spending time and money—well worth it for a special night out.
  • Moxie Restaurant 3355 Richmond Road, Beachwood. (216) 831-5599. Wonderful American bistro- style entrees. Expensive.
  • Red, The Steakhouse 3355 Richmond Road, Beachwood. (216) 831-2252. While you live in Cleveland, do not miss this amazing steakhouse! Expensive, but worth every penny, definitely a great place for a special night out. YOU NEED RESERVATIONS!  It will be full, even at 5 on a Tuesday. Hidden behind Moxie, has a small door.
  • Sara’s Place 1501 Chagrin River Rd., Gates Mill. (440) 423-1000. Good food, with excellent service.
  • Taste 2317 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights. (216) 932-9100. “A place for food, wine and fun.” Fine dining, extensive wine list and full bar.
  • Washington Place Inn 2203 Cornell Road (in Little Italy). (216) 791-6500. One of the best and most romantic restaurants in Cleveland. European cuisine served in a turn-of-the-century brownstone mansion. Expensive, but good!  Reservations required. Show up in scrubs and get ½ off all small plates at the bar.
  • XO Prime Steaks 500 West St. Clair, Cleveland. (216) 861-1919. Higher prices, but great food and service.
  • Johnny Mango 3120 Bridge Ave, Cleveland. (216) 575-1919. Good international menu.
  • Tommy’s 1824 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 321-7757. Excellent and affordable healthy food, particularly sandwiches. Also, milkshakes.
  • The Bagel Shoppe. 1982 Warrensville Center Road, South Euclid. (216) 382-5138. Traditional bagels.
  • Bialy’s Bagels 2267 Warrensville Center Road, University Heights. (216) 371-1088. Yummy bagels!
  • Nervous Dog Coffee Bar 2101 Richmond Road, Beachwood (located in the La Place shopping center). (216) 508-4154. Locally roasted coffee. Breakfast and lunch available.
  • Phoenix Coffee 2287 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 932-8227. Locally roasted coffee, tea, and pastries. Other locations in Coventry and Downtown.
  • A Cookie and a Cupcake 13953 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 244-9433. Yummy cupcakes and treats. Vegan and gluten-free options available
  • East Coast Original Frozen Custard 5618 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst. (440) 461-7690. Sundaes, Concretes, Shakes, and more. Delicious.
  • Lucy’s Sweet Surrender 20314 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights. (216) 752-0828. Fresh doughnuts, daily and old world pastries.
  • Luna 2482 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights. (216) 231-8585. Great hot chocolate and authentic macarons
  • Mitchell’s Ice Cream. 2101 Richmond Road, Beachwood. (216) 831-2722. Ice cream made with milk from local cows. Gluten-free and vegan options available. Several other locations in the Cleveland area.
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes Locations in Strongsville and Avon. Delicious bundt cakes, delivery to some areas of Cleveland.
  • On the Rise 3471 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, and 3407 Tuttle Rd., Shaker Heights (in Van Aken Market Hall). Popular bakery and cafe.
  • Stone Oven Bakery & Cafe 2267 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. Fantastic sandwiches & desserts.

WEST SIDE RESTAURANTS

  • Arrabiata’s 600 Dover Center Road, Bay Village. (440) 835-9100. Italian food in an upscale setting, moderately priced in the heart of Bay Village.
  • Annapurna Indian Vegetarian Food. 7464 Ridge Rd, Parma. (440) 390-1858. Also take orders for fresh chapatis.
  • Bearden’s 19985 Lake Road, Rocky River. (440) 331-7850. Delicious hamburgers in a pleasant setting.
  • Brio Tuscan Grille 200 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake. (440) 250-8630. Bistro-style Italian food. Great atmosphere.
  • Bucci’s Pizza & Restaurant 19373 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River. (440) 331-5157. Multiple locations. Yummy Italian Food.
  • Borderline Café 18510 Detroit Road, Lakewood. (216) 529-1949. Small breakfast café, excellent food. Cash only. Call for hours, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
  • Buca di Beppo 23575 Detroit Road, Westlake. (440) 356-2276. Italian with vibrant décor.
  • Café Tandoor 30030 Detroit Road, Westlake (440) 835-7999. Indian and Vegetarian food.
  • Cabin Club 30651 Detroit Road, Westlake. (440) 899-7111. Very upscale American fusion restaurant. Has won multiple local and national awards for their inventive cuisine.
  • Cravings Cafe 19701 Lake Road, Rocky River. (440) 895-0098. Delicious coffee house and good Thai food.
  • Danny Boys Pizza 20251 Lake Road, Rocky River. (440) 333-9595. Authentic Italian and food in a unique setting.
  • Dave & Busters 25735 1st St., Westlake. (440) 892-1415. A fun atmosphere of arcade games to go with the beer, burgers, and sandwiches
  • Deagan’s Kitchen and Bar 14810 Detroit Ave., Lakewood. (216) 767-5775. Good food at great prices!
  • Don’s Lighthouse Grill 8905 Lake Avenue #1, Cleveland. (216) 961-6700. Prime rib and fresh seafood, including daily fresh fish specials. Early bird specials and entertainment nightly. Reservations suggested.
  • El Rodeo 23135 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted. (440) 686-1250. Awesome Mexican food, great prices, and great margaritas.
  • El Tango Latin Grill 14224 Madison Ave., Lakewood. (216) 226-9999. Award Winning authentic Mexican food inspired by the chefs culinary training in Brazil and Spain.
  • First Watch 168 Market Street, Westlake—at Crocker Park Mall. (440) 808-1082, and 19340 Detroit Road Rocky River, 440-333-3529  Open 7am-2:30pm for great breakfasts and lunch in a cozy, café setting. Multiple locations around Cleveland.
  • Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse 21699 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. 440-356-3033.
  • Ironwood Café 688 Dover Center, Westlake. (440)835-9900. Sports bar in a quaint setting.
  • Le Bistro du Beaujolais 8134 Columbia Road, Cleveland. (440) 235-8883. Delicious French cuisine.
  • Mitchell’s Tavern 24282 Center Ridge Road, Westlake. (440) 835-2415. Local bar and grille food in a great atmosphere.
  • Mitchell’s Ice Cream 26161 Detroit Road, Westlake. (440) 250-0952. 19700 Detroit Rd., Rocky River. (440) 333-4563. Homemade ice cream and awesome sundaes and floats. It may be the best ice cream you ever try!
  • Moosehead Saloon 694 Dover Center Road, Westlake. (440) 871-7742. Quaint small restaurant with lots of character!
  • Nuevo Acalpulco 21750 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. (440) 734-3100. Mexican food at reasonable prices.
  • Pearl of the Orient 19300 Detroit Road, Rocky River. (440) 333-9902. Awesome Chinese and Sushi.
  • Pier W 12700 Lake Avenue, Lakewood. (216) 228-2250. Beautiful view of Lake Erie. Menu features many delicious seafood entrees. Voted best Sunday brunch and entertainment on weekends. Reservations needed.
  • Salmon Dave’s Pacific Grille 19015 Old Lake Road, Rocky River. (440) 331-2739. Delicious seafood at fair prices.
  • Sarita a Restaurant 14523 Madison, Lakewood. (216) 226-5200. Great food in a quaint, romantic setting.
  • Stino Da Napoli 19070 Old Detroit Road, Rocky River. (440) 331-3944. Delicious authentic Naples cuisine at great prices.
  • The Harp 4408 Detroit Road, Cleveland. (216) 939-0200. Irish food at great prices, live music, and a patio.
  • White Oaks 777 Cahoon Road, Westlake. (440) 835-3090. Delicious food in elegant surroundings (six fireplaces and scenic views).
  • Yard House 160 Union St., Westlake. (440) 808-8403. Sports bar with good food and over 100 beers and ciders on tap.

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS

  • Alley Cat Oyster Bar 1056 Old River Road, Cleveland. (216) 574-9999. Waterfront Oyster Bar. Seasonal open-air dining.
  • Barrio 503 Prospect. (216) 862-4652. Eclectic Mexican food. Make your own taco for $3 each. Good service.
  • Blue Point Grill 700 W. St. Clair Ave. (216) 875-7827. Seafood for a special night out.
  • Bombay Chaat 2044 Euclid Ave., Cleveland. Excellent Indian street food.
  • Cleveland Chop House 824 W. St. Clair Ave. (216) 696-2467. Great happy hour at this steakhouse.
  • Coastal Taco 1146 Old River Road, Cleveland. (216) 727-0158. Beautiful patio overlooking the Cuyahoga River. Good happy hour.
  • Cowell & Hubbard 1305 Euclid Ave. A Zack Bruell restaurant which will not disappoint. Great food in a great environment. Grab a meal before hitting Playhouse Square.
  • Greenhouse Tavern 2038 E. 4th St., (216) 443-0511. Celebrity Chef Jonathon  Sawyer’s Cleveland flagship restaurant uses locally-sourced ingredients. Great place for drinks.
  • Hodges’s 668 Euclid Avenue. (216) 771-4000. The restaurant puts an upscale touch on comfort food.
  • Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse 123 West Prospect Ave, (216) 344-2444. A cute little steakhouse.
  • Johnny’s Bistro 1400 West 6th. (216) 623-0055. Great upscale American/French fusion cooking featuring wonderful steaks and fresh seafood.
  • Li Wah 2999 Payne Ave. (216) 589-9552. Excellent Chinese food.
  • Lola 2058 E. 4th St., (216) 621-5652. A Michael Symon’s restaurant with excellent food – pricey.
  • Mallorca 1390 West 9th, (216) 687-9494. Upscale Spanish cuisine.
  • Nauti Mermaid 1378 W. 6th St. (216) 771-6175. Reasonably-priced seafood.
  • Osteria Di Valerio & Al. 408 West St. Clair (216) 685-9490. Upscale authentic contemporary Italian cuisine. Great wines as well.
  • Sans Souci 24 Public Square (at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel). (216) 902-4095. Beautiful, delicious Mediterranean food in fabulous surroundings. The service and presentation are faultless and the cost is about $80 for two, including wine.
  • Shooter’s on the Water 1148 Main Avenue, The Flats. (216) 861-6900. Lively restaurant and bar. Watch ships cruise by from outdoor patio during summer months.
  • XO Prime Steaks 500 West St. Clair (216) 861-1919. Steakhouse food and great martini’s.
  • Zocalo 2071 E. 4th St., (216) 781-0420. Mexican Grill and Tequileria.

TREMONT RESTAURANTS

Just east of the West Side Market off of I-90 and w.14th. Great local art galleries and great restaurants.

  • Barrio 806 Literary Road. (216) 999-7714. Eclectic Mexican food. Make your own taco for $3 each. Good service.
  • Dante 2247 Professor Ave. (216) 274-1200. Native Clevelander Dante Boccuzzi has worked all over the globe and has even cooked for Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen. Dante is now back and ready to rock your taste buds off with modern contemporary American cuisine. There is also a special Chef’s Table that can be reserved for a 5, 7, 14, or 21 course dinner with wine pairings.
  • Dante Next Door 2253 Professor Avenue, (216) 274-1201. This is the dressed down version of Dante. Great for brunch.
  • Fahrenheit 2417 Professor Ave. (216) 781-8858. Upscale fusion cooking with a menu that often changes with the season. Great wines as well.
  • Flying Fig 2523 Market Ave. (216) 241-4243. A farm-to-table restaurant serving upscale contemporary American Cuisine. Always an interesting menu with a great wine list. Now all you need is a day off (or two)!
  • Lucky’s Café 777 Starkweather Ave. (216) 622-7773. Great breakfast / lunch spot with the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives stamp of approval.
  • Tremont Tap House 2572 Scranton Road. (216) 298-4451. Cleveland’s first gastropub serving upscale eats in a casual tavern setting. And oh boy is there beer. Best to come thirsty.
  • Parallax Restaurant and Lounge 2179 W. 11th Street. (216) 583-9999. A Zack Bruell bistro joint offering unpretentious fare. Menu options range from sushi, seafood, and bistro standards such as juicy grilled chicken and tarragon scented pommes frites.
  • The South Side 2207 W. 11th Street. (216) 937-2288. This indoor and outdoor dining hotspot boasts the nicest patio in Tremont. The appetizers, salads, sandwiches and entrees are all unique and all reasonably priced. The happy hours are long (similar to a 24-hour call) and lovely. Come for lunch and stay for dinner.

BREWERIES & WINE BARS

  • Boss Dog Brewing Co 2179 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 321-2337. Good food and good beer. Lots of televisions for watching a game.
  • The Bottle House Brewery & Meadery 2050 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. (216)214-2120. A small batch brewery with a big tasting room. There is some food available but you can also bring in your own.
  • Butcher and the Brewer  2043 East Fourth Street,  Cleveland (216) 331-0805. A brewery, restaurant, and butcher-shop in one.
  • Forest City Brewery 2135 Columbus Rd. (216) 228-9116. The entrance is on Freeman Avenue. A vintage tasting room and a beer garden that feels like hanging out in a backyard.
  • Goldhorn Brewery 1361 E. 55th Street, Cleveland. (216) 465-1352. Food and beer influenced by Old World Eastern European traditions.
  • Great Lakes Brewing Co 2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland. (216) 771-4404. Delicious beer and tasty food.
  • Market Garden Brewery 1947 West 25th Street, Cleveland. (216) 666-2550. More delicious beer and tasty food with a nice outside area. They serve lunch, dinner, late night food, and Sunday “Brunch at the Brewery.”
  • Noble Beast Brewing Co 1470 Lakeside Avenue East,  Cleveland. (216) 417-8588.
  • Platform Beer Co 4125 Lorain Ave., Cleveland. (216) 202-1386. A newer brewery/brewpub in Cleveland. Outdoor seating and pet friendly.
  • Rocky River Brewing Company 21290 Center Ridge Road, Cleveland. (440) 895-2739. Delicious beer and tasty food. Both kid and adult friendly.
  • The Tap House at Fat Head’s Brewery 17450 Sheldon Road, Middleburg Heights. (216) 898-0242. Enjoy good food and beer while getting a behind-the-scenes peek at the production of the beer.
  • The Willoughby Brewing Company 4057 Erie Street, Willoughby. (440) 975-0202. Brewpub with cigar lounge area, a fireplace, and live music on the weekends.
  • CLE Urban Winery 2180 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 417-8313. A working winery that produces and sells their locally hand-crafted wines.
  • The Wine Spot 2271 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights. (216) 342-3623. Good beer and wine selection. Fun place to grab a drink with friends or pick up something to take home.

ENTERTAINMENT

(See The Plain Dealer Friday! Guide, Fandango.com, or the Flixster app for tickets and showtimes)

  • Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar 1163 Front Ave., Cleveland. (216)417-6222. Great music, a fun place to hang out in the newly revitalized Flats East Bank area.
  • The Corner Alley 402 Euclid Avenue. (216) 298-4070. Another location on East 4th Street. Martini bar and restaurant complete with its own bowling alley, always packed.