The best restaurants in Cleveland
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Sushi bar, sports bar, and hibachi grills are featured at this casual Japanese restaurant.
Jet's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.
Jet's Pizza
RestaurantsLittle Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsCarry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Little Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsMolto Bene Italian Eatery
RestaurantsTraditional Italian & weekend specialties served with beer, wine & cocktails in comfy surroundings.
Molto Bene Italian Eatery
RestaurantsOhio Pie Co Rocky River
RestaurantsPizzeria serving vegan-friendly pies and cookies in a takeout space.
Ohio Pie Co Rocky River
RestaurantsAngelo's Pizza
RestaurantsLong-running eatery with a menu of pizza, pasta, wings & sandwiches plus sports on TV, beer & wine.
Angelo's Pizza
RestaurantsHAKO
RestaurantsSushi spot, also offering ramen and other Japanese dishes at a casual venue with a lunch menu and sake.
HAKO
RestaurantsCozumel W. 150th | Mexican
RestaurantsTraditional Mexican fare, such as fajitas, burritos & tacos, plus margaritas, in a vibrant setting.
Cozumel W. 150th | Mexican
RestaurantsSakana Sushi Bar and Lounge | Japanese
RestaurantsStylish spot for Japanese fusion fare, including fresh sushi, plus happy hour deals.
Sakana Sushi Bar and Lounge | Japanese
RestaurantsState Road Pizza
RestaurantsCasual place making crispy-crusted pizzas (some made with fresh mushrooms), wings and salads for takeout.
State Road Pizza
RestaurantsFUNSHI Revolving Sushi Ramen Boba
RestaurantsRamen served by robots, along with sushi rolls and boba tea at a cute spot with clean decor.
FUNSHI Revolving Sushi Ramen Boba
RestaurantsDonatos Pizza
RestaurantsChain selling crispy pizzas featuring provolone cheese & lots of toppings, plus oven-baked subs.
Donatos Pizza
RestaurantsNapoleon's Pizza
RestaurantsLaid-back pizzeria featuring classic & deep-dish pies, plus hot subs, salads & wings.
Napoleon's Pizza
RestaurantsHarlow's Pizza
RestaurantsStylish cafe-bar for wood-fired Neapolitan pies with colorful, Mexico-inspired decor & a patio.
Harlow's Pizza
RestaurantsBar Italia Lakewood
RestaurantsClassic Italian fare, from pasta dishes to lemon chicken, served in casual surroundings.
Bar Italia Lakewood
RestaurantsFiesta Vallarta
RestaurantsCasual setting offering Mexican fare such as street tacos and fajitas, plus beer and margaritas.
Fiesta Vallarta
RestaurantsVoodoo Tuna Sushi Bar and Lounge
RestaurantsAsian fusion fare & inventive sushi rolls served with craft cocktails in a sleek space with a patio.
Voodoo Tuna Sushi Bar and Lounge
RestaurantsDas Schnitzel Haus
RestaurantsAn unpretentious place for German cuisine, also featuring a covered & heated patio.
Das Schnitzel Haus
RestaurantsThe City Diner
RestaurantsBreakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch fare in a retro space featuring friendly service and home-style eats.
The City Diner
RestaurantsSwensons Drive-In
RestaurantsPopular quick-serve drive-in for juicy burgers, crispy extras and milkshakes served to cars.
Swensons Drive-In
RestaurantsKintaro All You Can Eat Sushi & Hot Pot
RestaurantsModern eatery serving sushi rolls, hot pots & Japanese entrees, plus unlimited sushi options.
Kintaro All You Can Eat Sushi & Hot Pot
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsFuji Grill Buffet
RestaurantsCasual Chinese spot with an all-you-can-eat buffet that includes sushi & a few American staples.
Fuji Grill Buffet
RestaurantsDina's Pizza & Pub
RestaurantsFilling station turned eatery serving up pizza & pub fare, with beer, wine & house martinis.
Dina's Pizza & Pub
RestaurantsWatami Revolving Sushi Bar | Japanese
RestaurantsComfortable place for sushi plates, takoyaki, and other Japanese fare delivered by conveyor belt.
Watami Revolving Sushi Bar | Japanese
RestaurantsStancato's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsLongtime Italian restaurant & bar offering traditional fare & buffets in a casual atmosphere.
Stancato's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCorleone's Ristorante & Bar | Italian
RestaurantsA warm, polished outfit presenting a long menu of hearty Italian-American items, plus a full bar.
Corleone's Ristorante & Bar | Italian
RestaurantsOpal On Pearl
RestaurantsOpal On Pearl is that relaxed, modern bar you keep meaning to try, with a tight menu of wine, thoughtful cocktails, and crispy flatbreads…
Opal On Pearl
RestaurantsLe Petit Triangle Cafe
RestaurantsStart your day with a buttery croissant and espresso, swing back for a Niçoise or the steak and Boursin baguette. By evening, Le Petit…
Le Petit Triangle Cafe
RestaurantsSouthern BBQ & Minimart
RestaurantsCraving legit Alabama-style barbecue without leaving CLE? Southern Bar-B-Que & Mini Mart turns out made-to-order smoked meats, stacked BBQ…
Southern BBQ & Minimart
RestaurantsOmizu Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsParma’s own Omizu Japanese Restaurant does the classics and then some, with fresh sushi and sashimi, cozy ramen, crispy tempura, katsu,…
Omizu Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsEtna
RestaurantsIntimate spot featuring contemporary Italian dishes & daily seafood specials, plus outdoor seats.
Etna
RestaurantsSaigon Restaurant & Bar | Vietnamese
RestaurantsModern bamboo-trimmed Vietnamese eatery for classic pho, noodle, rice & stir-fry dishes & cocktails.
Saigon Restaurant & Bar | Vietnamese
RestaurantsNumber One Pho
RestaurantsClassic Vietnamese dishes, including noodle soups & vermicelli, offered in a relaxed, comfy space.
Number One Pho
RestaurantsSora 天 | Japanese • Sushi
RestaurantsUpscale restaurant featuring Asian fusion fare and sushi.
Sora 天 | Japanese • Sushi
RestaurantsMabel's BBQ
RestaurantsCool, bi-level, industrial-chic BBQ spot with communal tables & a long bar with many bourbons.
Mabel's BBQ
RestaurantsTrattoria Roman Garden
RestaurantsCasual restaurant & bar with a menu of Italian faves & jars of its signature sauce & salsa for sale.
Trattoria Roman Garden
RestaurantsGrumpy's Cafe
RestaurantsThis casual cafe serves up a menu of American comfort food in a colorful, art-adorned space.
Grumpy's Cafe
RestaurantsIl Venetian
RestaurantsClassic Italian fare & drinks in an elevated dining room with high ceilings & natural light.
Il Venetian
RestaurantsAngelos Nido Italia Restaurant
RestaurantsUpscale, old-school standby that offers everything from subs & salads to scallopines.
Angelos Nido Italia Restaurant
RestaurantsWahlburgers
RestaurantsCasual chain for burgers, shakes and tots, along with a bar and patio.
Wahlburgers
RestaurantsPhnom Penh Restaurant | Cambodian
RestaurantsLaid-back BYOB serving up spicy Cambodian dishes & fruit smoothies in a simple venue.
Phnom Penh Restaurant | Cambodian
RestaurantsProof Public House
RestaurantsBBQ and beer joints with patio seating plus margaritas and burgers.
Proof Public House
RestaurantsDave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain known for Nashville-style hot chicken sliders, tenders, fries, and kale slaw.
Dave's Hot Chicken
RestaurantsLa Dolce Vita
RestaurantsItalian dishes & drinks are served in a humble vintage setting with some sidewalk tables.
La Dolce Vita
RestaurantsHarry Buffalo East 4th
RestaurantsRestaurant & bar chain serving New American fare, bison burgers & craft beer in a lively setting.
Harry Buffalo East 4th
RestaurantsGood Company Wings
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant specializing in burgers made with beef or black beans, plus wings and fries, beers and cocktails.
Good Company Wings
RestaurantsComfort CLE
RestaurantsTrendy restaurant offering soul food such as wings, mac 'n' cheese, and cornbread.
Comfort CLE
RestaurantsCenter for German culture with a restaurant, dance hall and soccer facilities.
TownHall
RestaurantsLocally sourced & innovative bar bites & vegan options served in a contemporary setting with patio.
TownHall
RestaurantsThyme Table
RestaurantsRestaurant featuring a seasonal menu, and a patio.
Thyme Table
RestaurantsValerio’s Ristorante
RestaurantsQuaint fixture serving up classic Italian fare, wine & desserts in a cozy setting.
Valerio’s Ristorante
RestaurantsSuperior Phở
RestaurantsLow-key spot specializing in pho noodle soups & other traditional Vietnamese fare, plus bubble tea.
Superior Phở
RestaurantsOtani Noodle - Downtown | Japanese
RestaurantsUnpretentious destination serving Japanese noodles & rice dishes, plus bubble tea.
Otani Noodle - Downtown | Japanese
RestaurantsMia Bella Restaurant
RestaurantsItalian fare & some Mediterranean dishes are presented in a quaint, muraled space with a full bar.
Mia Bella Restaurant
RestaurantsKitchen Social
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving scratch-made American dishes, including gluten-free options, plus tasty brunch plates.
Kitchen Social
RestaurantsPhở Thắng Café | Vietnamese
RestaurantsClassic Vietnamese noodle soups, sandwiches & stir-fries in an understated red & white dining room.
Phở Thắng Café | Vietnamese
RestaurantsThe Oak Barrel
RestaurantsFarm-to-table New American cuisine plus craft beer & whiskey presented in exposed brick surrounds.
The Oak Barrel
RestaurantsWoodstock BBQ
RestaurantsFun hangout with a patio serving a rotating menu of classic BBQ plates, starters & sides.
Woodstock BBQ
RestaurantsGuarino's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsOld-school Italian fare, like veal piccata & lasagna, in converted family home with Victorian decor.
Guarino's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsCordelia
RestaurantsCozy eatery serving American fare, burgers, steaks and pork belly, along with beer, wine and cocktails.
Cordelia
Restaurants56 Kitchen - Mayfield Hts
RestaurantsCasual spot for pizza, salads, and small plates, plus happy hour.
56 Kitchen - Mayfield Hts
RestaurantsBorderline Cafe
RestaurantsCozy, cash-only destination for hearty breakfast dishes served with a Southwestern twist.
Borderline Cafe
RestaurantsCleats Club Seat Grille Old Brooklyn
RestaurantsVibrant, casual sports bar with famous wings & 21 signature sauces, plus other classic pub eats.
Cleats Club Seat Grille Old Brooklyn
RestaurantsForage Public House
RestaurantsHip gastropub serving craft beer, cocktails & a seasonal menu of sustainable New American fare.
Forage Public House
RestaurantsMorton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsShake Shack Downtown Cleveland
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Downtown Cleveland
RestaurantsGoma | Japanese
RestaurantsSashimi and sushi eatery serving Japanese-inspired cocktails, plus fusion cuisine.
Goma | Japanese
RestaurantsMallorca
RestaurantsA quaint spot offering an Iberian menu with a seafood focus, plus a lengthy wine list & a full bar.
Mallorca
RestaurantsLandmark Smokehouse
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving wood-smoked barbecue and comfort food such as poutine and mac ’n’ cheese.
Landmark Smokehouse
RestaurantsNano Brew Cleveland
RestaurantsHomey brewpub offering creative, locally sourced bar food, a bike tune-up station & a beer garden.
Nano Brew Cleveland
RestaurantsLucky's Café
RestaurantsHip daytime eatery & bakery with a local, seasonal menu of creative New American dishes.
Lucky's Café
RestaurantsThe Lakehouse
RestaurantsLight & contemporary riverfront restaurant with a terrace & a modern menu including sharing plates.
The Lakehouse
RestaurantsHatfield's
RestaurantsLively eatery & bar serving BBQ & other Southern comfort food in spacious, industrial-chic quarters.
Hatfield's
RestaurantsSauce the City
RestaurantsArea-sourced eats focused on fried chicken with a range of signature sauces in a hip counter-serve.
Sauce the City
RestaurantsBarroco | Latin American
RestaurantsEclectic eatery and bar offering traditional Latin American fare, cocktails, and live music.
Barroco | Latin American
RestaurantsGunselman's Tavern
RestaurantsOld-timey, wood-paneled standby featuring homestyle pub plates, cocktails & outdoor seating.
Gunselman's Tavern
RestaurantsFat Cats
RestaurantsFunky hangout serving global small & large plates plus weekend brunch in a converted house.
Fat Cats
RestaurantsWest Side Market Café
RestaurantsCasual eatery in the historic market, dishing up down-home American eats for breakfast & lunch.
West Side Market Café
RestaurantsTaydo Vietnamese & Chinese
RestaurantsSmall, pared-down eatery serving a variety of familiar Vietnamese & Chinese dishes.
Taydo Vietnamese & Chinese
RestaurantsPalazzo Cleveland
RestaurantsUpscale venue serving Italian fare such as seafood pescatori and lobster ravioli in a romantic setting.
Palazzo Cleveland
RestaurantsRed Lantern Asian Fusion & Bar
RestaurantsHipster eatery with an industrial-chic look turning out inventive American plates & eclectic drinks.
Red Lantern Asian Fusion & Bar
RestaurantsL'Albatros
RestaurantsUpscale, contemporary French destination with patio seating, cheese courses & wine.
L'Albatros
RestaurantsStuff Yourself
RestaurantsCasual spot for burgers and fried treats such as seafood and catfish, as well as BBQ.
Stuff Yourself
RestaurantsPhở Lee's Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual restaurant in Asian Town Center featuring Vietnamese comfort food like pho.
Phở Lee's Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsMartha On The Fly
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot for breakfast sandwiches and housemade pies, plus coffee and grab-and-go options.
Martha On The Fly
RestaurantsLiterary Tavern
RestaurantsLocal watering hole offering burgers, specialty cocktails, and beers, plus vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Literary Tavern
RestaurantsSangria Y Tapas
RestaurantsCasual spot with old-world flair offering Spanish & Portuguese bites, happy hours & outdoor seating.
Sangria Y Tapas
RestaurantsBruno's Ristorante & Catering | Italian
RestaurantsIntimate hangout offering traditional Italian classics plus a full bar in an informal setting.
Bruno's Ristorante & Catering | Italian
RestaurantsBetts
RestaurantsHip outfit serving carefully sourced dishes along with cold-pressed juice, cocktails & craft beer.
Betts
RestaurantsSoho Chicken + Whiskey
RestaurantsEatery serving modern takes on Southern cuisine, with signature cocktails, in atmospheric digs.
Soho Chicken + Whiskey
RestaurantsJuneberry Table
RestaurantsBustling space serving breakfast staples, plus lunch options, salads and cocktails.
Juneberry Table
RestaurantsBronco's Western BBQ
RestaurantsCasual barbecue restaurant with smoked meats and sides, plus catering services, and a kids' menu.
Bronco's Western BBQ
RestaurantsSweet Pork Wilson's (Cleveland)
RestaurantsCasual hangout specializing in smoked meats such as brisket, ribs and pulled pork along with wings and sides.
Sweet Pork Wilson's (Cleveland)
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