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Aladdin's Eatery

14536 Detroit Rd., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-521-4005

Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Menu

Aladdin’s serves a variety of simply prepared, Middle Eastern-inspired foods, including homemade soups, salads, pita wraps, steamed veggie plates, and pita “pizzas.” Choices for vegetarians abound, and freshly squeezed juices, fruit smoothies, and a small selection of beers and wines are available.

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Angelo's Pizza

13715 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-221-0440

Italian

There are pizzas. And then there are Angelo’s pizzas: plump, fragrant works of art, from the thick provolone topping all the way down to the rich, yeasty crust. The chicken club is good, the veggie is great and the creamy, cheesy seafood pizza, topped with lobster cream, shrimp, crabmeat and fresh spinach, is the stuff of which our dreams are made. Salads, sandwiches, wings, a few pasta platters and a worthwhile beer list round out the menu at this good-looking spot.
Around the Corner

18616-20 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-521-4413

American

Lakewood’s last call before you hit Rocky River, Around the Corner boasts multiple rooms and patios filled with burger munchers, karaoke hounds, and music fans taking in danceable local rock, blues bands, and DJs.
Babushka's Kitchen

6531 Brecksville Rd., Independence Western Suburbs

216-447-9277

European/Mediterranean

An outpost of the Northfield Center original, this Polish soul kitchen serves big portions of well-prepared standards like cabbage rolls, fresh kielbasa, and roast pork. Don't let the paper placemats and counter service fool you: The hearty food is a tasty bargain. And certainly don't miss the jumbo pierogi, our pick for some of the best around.
Bearden's

19985 Lake Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-331-7850

American

Since 1948, this casual diner has been a part of West-Side life: so long, most residents can't recall a time when it wasn't dishing up burgers, onion rings, and milkshakes. A recent closure gave management the time to renovate the entire space, resulting in a fresh, vintage-tinged design that neatly fits with the retro menu. Here, thin, diner-style burgers, crisp onion rings, and thick milkshakes rule the roost. Fried clam fans will find some of the best in town.
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse

8377 Pearl Rd., Strongsville Western Suburbs

440-239-8788

Barbecue, Menu

Casual, inexpensive, and family-friendly, this little brewpub dishes up a big assortment of smoked and barbecued meats, along with homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrées. Pulled pork is a particular fave — for a change of pace, try it in the barbecued spaghetti! Rotating selection of 24 beers on draft.

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Buckeye Beer Engine

15315 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-226-2337

Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars, Menu

The beer’s the thing at this hip-yet-homey Lakewood pub — more than two dozen choices on draft, including what owner Garin Wright calls “breakouts, hot stuff, and things you’ve never seen before in your life.” Still, the food is keeping up , with a satisfying assortment of burgers (including some meat-free variations) as well as salads, soups, and assorted noshes.

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Chop It Salad Co.

4954 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted Western Suburbs

440-777-0864

Quick Casual

Diners at this locally based, quick-casual chain inside Great Northern Mall can design their salads from a near-endless selection of greens, toppings and dressings, which are then chopped by a mezzaluna-wielding staffer on a wooden block. More than a novelty, the chopping means that every bite offers the perfect blend of greens, toppings and dressing. Creations also can be folded into a large flour tortilla.
Chop It Salad Co.

500 South Park Center, Strongsville Western Suburbs

440-238-5963

Quick Casual

Diners at this locally based, quick-casual chain inside South Park Mall can design their salads from a near-endless selection of greens, toppings and dressings, which are then chopped by a mezzaluna-wielding staffer on a wooden block. More than a novelty, the chopping means that every bite offers the perfect blend of greens, toppings and dressing. Creations also can be folded into a large flour tortilla.
Cleats Strongsville

15147 Pearl Rd., Strongsville Western Suburbs

440-572-4772

American

A snug little hideaway just behind the Q, Cleats is part of a rapidly growing local chain of sports bars. Wings are the kitchen's claim to fame, but we've got our eyes on the fries — fresh-cut cuties so good, we sometimes order them without the cheese and bacon.
Cozumel Restaurante Mexicano

16512 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-228-1415

Mexican

Part of a small local chain, this former IHOP does the world a better service as a welcoming Mexican eatery. If the expansive menu isn't exactly loaded with surprise options, each plate unquestionably bursts with fresh flavor. Great house salsa and drink specials; vegetarian friendly.
Das Schnitzel Haus

5728 Pearl Rd., Parma Western Suburbs

440-886-5050

Eastern European, Menu

We’ve all been there: too tired to cook and too apathetic to pull on anything fancier than jeans. On such nights, this homey little eastern European spot is just the ticket, with its comforting, inexpensive food and staff of maternal servers.

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Deagan's Kitchen + Bar

14810 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-767-5775

Contemporary, Pub Fare/Breweries, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

"Gastropubs" are where ambitious cuisine collides with informality and kick-ass beer. To see what one looks, feels, and tastes like, head to Deagan’s in the heart of Lakewood. It's a food-lover’s pub, where the chef-driven fare is good enough to earn a spot at a so-called fancy restaurant.
Dervish Turkish Cuisine

35840 Chester Rd., Avon Western Suburbs

440-937-0733

European/Mediterranean, Menu

Following in the ultra-successful footsteps of Anatolia Cafe, Northeast Ohio’s first Turkish restaurant, Dervish introduces the Middle Eastern cuisine to far West Siders. Despite an exotic-sounding pedigree, the cuisine is remarkably approachable, largely healthful, and ideally suited to our meat-and-potatoes sensibilities. There are vegetarian spreads, flavorful grilled meat kebabs, and simply prepared seafood items. Comfort foods like stuffed peppers and Turkish pizza transcend cultural borders.
87 West 2

287 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-250-2334

Wine/Martini Bar, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

With a decidedly California feel, this attractive wine bar boasts a barrel-vaulted ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows and low-slung tables and couches. An appealing roster of small and not-so-small plates goes well beyond the ubiquitous cheese board. Come for the food, stay for the Enomatic, a self-serve dispenser that marries smart-card technology with sweet, sweet wine.
El Jalapenos

1313 W. 117th St., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-226-9765

Mexican

Comfy, cozy, and casual enough to take the kids, this tidy taqueria offers a large menu of freshly prepped Mexican and Tex-Mex standards, ranging from flautas, burritos, and homemade tamales to cheesecake and fried ice cream. Special menus for kids and non-carnivores make it a particularly appealing family destination.
El Rodeo

23135 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted Western Suburbs

440-686-1250

Mexican

This pretty hacienda would look more at home on a Mexican hillside than on busy Lorain Road, but the big menu of housemade south-of-the-border fare will be familiar to most Northeast Ohioans. Among the notables, spicy serrano-spiked salsa is a standout, and quivering homemade flan, with a dulce de leche caress, is a delight.
El Tango Taqueria

14224 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-226-9999

Central American

Chef, artist and musician Antonio Carafelli turns humble Tex-Mex and Latino standards into flavorful masterpieces in this little Lakewood storefront.

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Fat Head's Brewery & Saloon

24581 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted Western Suburbs

440-801-1001

Pub Fare/Breweries, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars, Menu

Pittsburgh beer lovers will no doubt know (and love) the Fat Head's brand. The super-popular watering hole has been a South Side fixture going on two decades. Award-winning local brewer Matt Cole has grafted a superb brewery onto that famous brand, offering fresh-made suds to go along with the mammoth Headwich sandwiches. The pub-grub menu also stocks bar munchies, salads, pizzas and barbecue. Patio.
First Watch

168 Market St., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-808-1082

Cafes, Coffee Shops & Bakeries

The perfect start to a session of retail therapy, First Watch is fashionable and airy, with a breakfast menu that slants toward salads, fruits, and veggies. The cranberry-nut pancakes — with chewy gems of sweet-tart berries playing peekaboo from inside ephemeral cakes — are like Prada for the palate.
Flavors of India

26703 Brookpark Rd. Ext., N. Olmsted Western Suburbs

440-779-5774

Indian/Pakistani

Indian-food fans looking for some new tastes should check out this Kashmir Palace replacement. Spruced up in more ways than one, this comfortable restaurant features authentic Indian food that doesn’t appear on other menus in town. Made from scratch by a talented chef, even familiar items like butter chicken and lamb madras sing with spice and flavor.
Gray House Pies

26075 Detroit Rd, Westlake Western Suburbs

440-360-7870

Bakery, Good To-Go, Takeout, Online Ordering, Order By Phone, Family-Owned Business

Pie man Joe Schlott bakes his offerings fresh daily from all-natural ingredients, with locally grown fruits and pure-butter crusts. The result is 35 varieties of delicious seasonal pies, both sweet and savory. Pick one up at the store. Or order by phone for pick up the next day.
The Greek Village

14019 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-228-4976

Greek, European/Mediterranean, Menu

This is the place to come if you crave authentic homemade Greek specialties, like souvlakia, dolmades, avgolemono and spanakopita. Or grab a $4 gyro and some handcut fries. Open for lunch and dinner.
Gunselman's Tavern

21940 Lorain Road, Fairview Park Western Suburbs

440-331-5719

American, Pub Fare/Breweries, Menu

EST 1936. One of the oldest bars in the Cleveland area. Recent upgrades include a new brick patio, refurbished original barstools and kitchen serving food again for the first time since 1959. RESTAURANT DETAILS Old school scratch kitchen serving a full menu and top notch burgers from The Westside Market. Daily comfort food specials, several dozen craft beers alongside choice liquors. It's a clean, comfortable time capsule of a neighborhood bar where your Grandfather would go for a drink.
Herb's Tavern

19925 Detroit Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-331-9870

American, Menu

Friendly, clean, and cozy, Herb’s Tavern is home to some of the West Side’s favorite burgers (such as the mushroom-and-grilled-onion-topped Herb Burger), along with good homemade soups and chili. To wash them down, the bar stocks plenty of draft beers, as well as a wide selection of spirits and wine.

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