We are about to share everything we know about the best restaurants in Cleveland with you today. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you by the time you are finished reading.
We think it is probably best for us to niche down when it comes to the best Cleveland restaurants. That means there will be separate lists for many of the most popular varieties of food like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants Near You
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Where To Eat Sushi
- 6 Best Indian Restaurants
- 7 Great American Food
- 8 Delicious BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean
- 11 Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Cleveland Restaurants
Breakfast and brunch spots will also get their own sections as will bakeries, desserts spots, donuts and ice cream shops. We will even be discussing drinks with the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area.
Make sure to check out the map at the end so that you can figure out where all of these best places to eat near you are located. You will also find links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head over.
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Best Italian Restaurants Near You
When you want to enjoy delicious Italian food visit:
- Nora at 2181 Murray Hill Rd
- Mia Bella at 12200 Mayfield Rd
- Lockkeepers at 8001 Rockside Rd
- D’Agnese’s at 1100 W Royalton Rd
- Bruno’s Ristorante at 2644 W 41st St
Best Steak Houses
Some of the best steak houses in your area would be:
- The Marble Room at 623 Euclid Ave
- Morton’s at 1600 W Second St
- Red the Steakhouse at 417 Prospect Ave
- Delmonico’s Steakhouse at 6001 Quarry Ln
- Urban Farmer at 1325 E Sixth St
- Diamond Grille at 77 W Market St
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Whether you want burritos, tacos, nachos or something else tasty the best Mexican food in town can be found at:
- Barrio at 806 Literary Rd, Tremont
- Momocho at 1835 Fulton Rd
- El Jalapenos at 1313 W 117th St
- Luchita’s at 3456 W 117th
Chinese & Asian Food
Head to one of these restaurants to enjoy Chinese and other Asian food:
- Sichuan Hot Pot Cuisine at 2162 Rockwell Ave
- Risking Grill Korean BBQ at 3709 Payne Ave
- Siam Café at 3951 St Clair Ave NE
- Pacific East Japanese at 1763 Coventry Rd
Where To Eat Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Parallax at 2179 W 11th St
- Sushi 86 at 530 Euclid Ave #32
- Ginko Restaurant at 2247 Professor Ave B
Best Indian Restaurants
We think the best Cleveland Indian restaurants are:
- Bombay Chaat at 2044 Euclid Ave
- Indian Delight at 5507 Detroit Ave
- Tandul at 2505 Professor Ave
Great American Food
For classic American food check out:
- Lucky’s Cafe at 777 Starkweather Ave
- Fahrenheit at 2417 Professor Ave
- Flat Iron Cafe at 1114 Center St
- Harry Buffalo at E 4th at 2120 E 4th St
- XYZ the Tavern at 6419 Detroit Ave
- Dinerbar on Clifton at 11801 Clifton Blvd
Delicious BBQ
Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at one of these spots:
- Mabel’s BBQ at 2050 E 4th St
- Boney Fingers BBQ at 401 Euclid Ave #54
- Ohio City BBQ at 3829 Lorain Ave
- The Rib Cage Smokehouse & Bar at 2214 Lee Rd
- The Proper Pig Smokehouse at 17100 Detroit Ave
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in the area are:
- L’Albatros at 11401 Bellflower Rd
- Le Petit Triangle Café at 1881 Fulton Rd
- Cafe Bon Appetit at 1900 Euclid Ave
Greek & Mediterranean
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Gyro Guys at 4348 Pearl Rd
- Astoria Cafe & Market at 5417 Detroit Ave
- Greek Village Grille at 14019 Madison Ave
- Anatolia Café at 2270 Lee Rd
- Falafel Xpress at 14877 Detroit Ave
Seafood Restaurants
Many would consider the best Cleveland seafood restaurants to be:
- Nauti Mermaid at 1378 W 6th St
- Blue Point Grille at 700 W St. Clair Ave
- Pier W at 12700 Lake Ave
- Alley Cat Oyster Bar at 1056 Old River Rd
Where To Eat Pizza
You can definitely get a great slice at one of these pizza places near you:
- Angelo’s Pizza at 13715 Madison Ave
- Antonio’s Pizza at 1100 W Royalton Rd
- Vero Pizza Napoletana at 12421 Cedar Rd
- Crust at 3000 St
- Mamma Santa’s at 12301 Mayfield Rd
Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t love a good burger and fries:
- Nano Brew at 1859 W 25th St
- The Rail at 3265 W Market St
- Wahlburgers at 2105 Ontario St
- Barrister’s Deli at 1424 Hamilton Ave
Best Buffets Near You
These good buffets in your area are where you can really load up:
- Big Boy at 12920 Brookpark Rd
- Kumo Japanese Seafood Buffet at 1975 Snow Rd
- Golden Corral Buffet and Grill at 8696 Brookpark Rd
Vegan Restaurants
The best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Cleveland are:
- Choolah Orange Village at 27100 Chagrin Blvd
- Tommy’s at 1824 Coventry Rd
- Johnny Mango at 3120 Bridge Ave
- Anna in the Raw at Lobby of IMG Bldg, 1360 E 9th St
- Aladdin’s Eatery Cleveland Heights at 12447 Cedar Rd
More Healthy Food Options
More good healthy food choices can be found at:
- TownHall at 1909 W 25th St
- Earth Bistro Café at 11110 Clifton Blvd
- REBoL at 101 W Superior Ave
- Boaz Fresh at 2549 Lorain Ave
- Brassica at 20301 Meade Rd
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day with a smile:
- Grumpys Cafe at 2621 W 14th St
- The South Side at 2207 W 11th St
- Shay’s Restaurant at 4007 St Clair Ave
- Al’s Deli at 1717 E 9th St #101
- My Friends Restaurant at 11616 Detroit Ave
- Luckys Cafe at 777 Starkweather Ave
- Inn On Coventry at 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd
- Slyman’s Restaurant and Deli at 3106 St Clair Ave NE
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts try out one of these Cleveland bakeries:
- Koko Bakery at 3710 Payne Ave #102
- On The Rise Artisan Breads at 3471 Fairmount Blvd
- Presti’s Bakery at 12101 Mayfield Rd
- Pink Bandana Bakery at 8630 Mentor Ave, Mentor
Donuts
For a morning sugar rush consider one of these donut shops:
- Peace Love & Little Donuts of Westpark at 3786 Rocky River Dr
- Bigmouth Donut Hingetown at 1418 W 29th St
- Brewnuts at 6501 Detroit Ave
- Jack Frost Donuts at 4960 Pearl Rd
Ice Cream Shops
Some of the best ice cream shops near you would be:
- Mitchell’s Ice Cream at 1867 W 25th St
- Cathy’s at 401 Euclid Ave
- Igloo Frozen Yogurt & Treats at 44 Front St
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at 5300 Riverside Dr #B140
- Honey Hut Ice Cream at 4674 State Rd
- Mason’s Creamery at 4401 Bridge Ave
Cafes
Here are some good cafes where you can get a quality cup of coffee:
- Common Grounds Coffee Shop at 17104 Lorain Ave
- Phoenix Coffee Company at 3000 Bridge Ave
- West Side Market Cafй at 1979 W 25th St
- Metropolitan Coffee at 4744 Broadview Rd
- Rising Star Coffee Roasters at Ohio City Firehouse, 1455 W 29th St
Smoothies & Juices
Enjoy a tasty and healthy drink when visiting a smoothie and juice bar:
- Liquid Fresh Planet at 11002 Clifton Blvd
- Restore Cold Pressed at 1001 Huron Rd
- Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar at 11501 Clifton Blvd
- Beyond Juicery & Eatery at 15008 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
- Pulp Juice & Smoothie Bar at 5301 N Leavitt Rd, Lorain
- Pure Blend Smoothie & Cafe at 33200 Station St, Solon
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars should have a nice ambience:
- Toast at 1365 W 65th St
- The Fairmount Cocktail Bar at 2448 Fairmount Blvd
- Cloak & Dagger at 2399 W 11th St
- Market Avenue Wine Bar at 2521 Market Ave
- Humble Wine Bar at 15400 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
- Little Birdie Wine Nest at 6060 Broadview Rd, Parma
- Speak of the Devil at 201 W 5th St, Lorain
- Foundry Kitchen & Bar at 525 Broad St, Elyria
- Paragon Wines, Martinis, Plates at 21920 Lakeshore Blvd, Euclid
- Cork & Barrel Wine Bar at 35800 Detroit Rd, Avon
- Garden City at 3386 Tuttle Rd, Shaker Heights
- Swirl Wine Bar at 33325 Bainbridge Rd, Solon
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Masthead Brewing Co at 1261 Superior Ave
- Market Garden Brewery at 1947 W 25th St
- Nano Brew Cleveland at 1859 W 25th St
- Game On Lakewood at 17103 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
- Rookies Sports Bar & Grill at 5513 Pearl Rd, Parma
- Bascule Brewery & Public House at 1397 Colorado Ave, Lorain
- Wolfeys Bistro & Pub at 1069 E Broad St, Elyria
- Boozerz at 21702 St Clair Ave, Euclid
- ZZs Big Top at 35015 Detroit Rd, Avon
- Craft Collective at 3449 Tuttle Rd, Shaker Heights
In case you were interested you can look through some of our other posts on:
- Asian, American & European Restaurants In Pittsburgh
- Asian, American & European Restaurants In Columbus
- Asian, American & European Restaurants In Detroit
- Asian, American & European Restaurants In Cincinnati
Enjoy Eating at the Best Cleveland Restaurants
You probably are already hungry after reading about all of those great places to eat. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even read about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Cleveland!