The best restaurants in Lakewood
91 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Cozumel Lakewood
RestaurantsTraditional Mexican fare, such as fajitas, burritos & tacos, plus margaritas in a vibrant setting.
Cozumel Lakewood
RestaurantsArepazo Latino & Bar
RestaurantsCasual spot for burritos, quesadillas, fajitas and other Latin dishes, plus margaritas and cocktails, served quickly.
Arepazo Latino & Bar
RestaurantsTaco Tonto's
RestaurantsChill, colorful nook offering handmade tacos, burritos & other Mexican bites along with happy hours.
Taco Tonto's
RestaurantsPanda Wok Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsA menu of Chinese standards paired with a sleek sushi bar are the draws of this contemporary eatery.
Panda Wok Asian Cuisine
RestaurantsCleveland Vegan
RestaurantsCheerful restaurant serving organic comfort food plus plant-based takes on classic baked goods.
Cleveland Vegan
RestaurantsOld School Pizza & Wings by Rocky River
RestaurantsCasual spot serving classic American cuisine, including pizza and wings, plus beer and cocktails.
Old School Pizza & Wings by Rocky River
RestaurantsCitizen Pie
RestaurantsNeapolitan pizzas are served in easygoing digs with an open kitchen & colorful Pop Art.
Citizen Pie
RestaurantsEdison's Pizza Kitchen - Lakewood
RestaurantsSnug, utilitarian pizzeria dispensing specialty pies & subs, plus classic sides like wings & salads.
Edison's Pizza Kitchen - Lakewood
RestaurantsDewey's Pizza - Lakewood
RestaurantsCasual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.
Dewey's Pizza - Lakewood
RestaurantsSanto's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsItalian fare in a strip-mall setting, offering pizza & stromboli from housemade dough.
Santo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSalmon Dave's
RestaurantsLively spot for classic seafood dishes (from lobster bisque to sashimi) & American favorites.
Salmon Dave's
RestaurantsEl Jalapeños Authentic Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsDark, wood-paneled venue with a low-key vibe for Mexican staples & pitchers of frozen margaritas.
El Jalapeños Authentic Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsLittle Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsCarry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Little Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsThird Place
RestaurantsEasygoing game-day spot featuring bar grub & draft beer, plus arcade games, pool & a jukebox.
Third Place
RestaurantsCilantro Taqueria - Lakewood
RestaurantsTiny Mexican joint offering tacos, burritos, and other specialties in a casual setting.
Cilantro Taqueria - Lakewood
RestaurantsTomori's Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsInformal spot serving thin-crust pizza as well as calzones, subs, wings, pastas and other Italian standards.
Tomori's Pizza & Subs
RestaurantsHola Tacos Lakewood | Mexican
RestaurantsMexican restaurant offering tacos and other specialties, plus margaritas, in a cozy space.
Hola Tacos Lakewood | Mexican
RestaurantsChili Peppers Fresh Mexican Grill
RestaurantsColorful, established cafe focused on build-it-yourself burritos, plus a few other familiar items.
Chili Peppers Fresh Mexican Grill
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
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
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
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
RestaurantsDina's Pizza & Pub
RestaurantsFilling station turned eatery serving up pizza & pub fare, with beer, wine & house martinis.
Dina's Pizza & Pub
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
RestaurantsEtna
RestaurantsIntimate spot featuring contemporary Italian dishes & daily seafood specials, plus outdoor seats.
Etna
RestaurantsSaigon Restaurant & Bar | Vietnamese
RestaurantsSaigon Restaurant & Bar keeps it authentic with handmade summer rolls and a comforting pho broth simmered for over 24 hours, plus all the…
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
RestaurantsWhen you want traditional, scratch-made Italian without the fuss, Trattoria Roman Garden in Little Italy has you covered. Order online for…
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
RestaurantsSushi by Bou - Cleveland @ The Ritz-Carlton
RestaurantsStep into a Prohibition-chic omakase where a 12-course Edomae lineup meets cheeky upgrades to the 17-course Bougie or Bou Reserve, with…
Sushi by Bou - Cleveland @ The Ritz-Carlton
RestaurantsComfort CLE
RestaurantsTrendy restaurant offering soul food such as wings, mac 'n' cheese, and cornbread.
Comfort CLE
RestaurantsTownHall
RestaurantsLocally sourced & innovative bar bites & vegan options served in a contemporary setting with patio.
TownHall
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
RestaurantsPhở Thắng Café | Vietnamese
RestaurantsClassic Vietnamese noodle soups, sandwiches & stir-fries in an understated red & white dining room.
Phở Thắng Café | Vietnamese
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
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
RestaurantsNano Brew Cleveland is the go to in Ohio City for juicy, 100% Angus burgers on pillowy potato buns and an ever changing lineup of…
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
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
RestaurantsSet in an old carriage house on the Case Western Reserve campus, L'Albatros serves beautifully prepared French brasserie fare in a quaint,…
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
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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