Restaurants in Cleveland

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Sushi Rock East

2101 Richmond Rd., Beachwood Eastern Suburbs

216-378-9595

Sushi, Steakhouse, Steaks & Seafood, Seafood

Vibrant, youthful, and energetic, this dramatically designed club, sushi bar and restaurant brings a bit of Warehouse District buzz to the eastern suburbs. Sushi is a best bet, but lengthy lunch and dinner menus feature contemporary treatments of seafood, steaks, and chops, often with an Asian twist. Wine and martini lists; full bar.
Sussex Seafood & Grille

29280 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe Mentor/Lake County

440-943-2002

Seafood, Menu

Close your eyes, and you can almost hear the roar of the surf from your seat inside this Florida-style seafood house, an East Side institution, where the crabcakes are sweet and crunchy, and the puffy-battered scrod and scallops seem lighter than an Atlantic breeze. Beer and wine; small selection of liquor.

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Tommy's Place

1325 Linda St., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-331-9687

American, Barbecue

Enjoy hickory-smoked and fire-grilled Southern-style favorites including ribs, pork, and beef brisket, served up inside a comfortable century home, or outside on the front porch or the large back deck. Daily lunch and dinner specials are joined by Sunday home-style breakfast. Live music on weekends makes this the perfect place for casual dining or a playful night out.
Taj India Palace

5156 Wilson Mills Rd., Richmond Hts. Eastern Suburbs

440-461-3737

Indian/Pakistani, Buffet

The menu is a well-integrated chorus of northern and southern Indian faves, everything from tandoori chicken to chana bhatura, an enormous, puffy fried bread sided with vegetarian chickpea stew. An inexpensive lunchtime buffet offers a tasty opportunity to explore the alternatives, both familiar and exotic. Indian beers.
Tastebuds

1400 E. 30th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-344-1770

Coffeehouse/Cafe, Menu

Brightly lit and cheerfully decorated, this attractive, counter-service lunch spot inserts an uplifting exclamation point into the dreary tedium of the typical workday. As for the eats, the taste-bud-tickling assortment of gourmet salads, fragrant soups, sandwiches, pizzas and daily specials contains dishes both upscale and homey. And Wednesday is “gourmet-grilled-meatloaf” day. ’Nuff said.

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Tay Do

11725 Snow Rd., Parma Western Suburbs

440-842-0392

Chinese

The fragrance and flavor of Tay Do's authentic Vietnamese cuisine — full of ginger, lime, cilantro, and mint — is enough to transport diners from the bare-bones dining room into a full-blown floral fantasy. Favorites include ephemeral Vietnamese crepes, strong French coffee with condensed milk, and some of the best tofu dishes in town. Small beer list — try the Tsing Tao.

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Taza

28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere Eastern Suburbs

216-464-4000

Middle Eastern, Menu

A sort of grown-up version of the health-conscious, vegetarian-friendly Aladdin’s Eateries, Taza is all that — and a full bar too. Despite the handsome decor and upscale appointments, the casual attitude and big menu of Lebanese standards will strike a familiar note with Aladdin’s fans. Other upgrades include freshly baked pita, kebabs taken straight off the charcoal grill, and a big assortment of traditional Middle Eastern meze, just right for sharing around the table.
Tea House Noodles

1900 E. 6th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-623-9131

Asian, Vegetarian, Menu

A welcome alternative to fast-food lunches, this funky downtown noodle house and juice bar combines fresh flavors and speedy counter service with a casual college-town vibe, for a dining "experience" as unique as it is inexpensive. That's probably why the lines are sometimes out the door. Go, and feel good.
Tomaydo, Tomahhdo

3429 W. Brainard Rd., Woodmere Eastern Suburbs

216-591-9191

Deli, Menu

Too tired to cook, but too cool for McBurgers? Family-friendly, quick-service Tom-Tom is just the ticket. The large menu includes lots of salads, soups, sandwiches, and “build your own” pizza options, freshly prepared in an open kitchen. Order at the counter, and before you know it, your meal is delivered to your table by cheerful staffers, no tipping required.
Tommy's

1824 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

216-321-7757

American, Vegetarian, Menu

Hippie or hipster, young or old, meathead or vegan, Clevelanders have been flocking to this culinary landmark since 1972, hungry for the big assortment of creative and unusual sandwiches, soups and salads. After a healthy hummus-stuffed ripe tomato or a grilled-cheese sandwich with veggies, sunflower seeds and sesame sauce, be sure to splurge on a creamy, old-fashioned malt or milkshake.

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Udupi Café

6339 Olde York Rd., Parma Hts. Southern Suburbs

440-743-7154

South Indian, Vegetarian, Staff Pick

A favorite of the Indian community, but still mostly unknown to the rest of us, this spacious, well-maintained vegetarian restaurant specializes in authentic south Indian cuisine, which tends to be spicier but less heavy than its better-known northern Indian counterpart. Crowd-pleasers include sheer stuffed crêpes (dosai), spicy lentil soup (sambar), and batura, a puffy fried bread about the size of a watermelon. Features a daily lunch buffet.

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Vaccaro's Trattoria

1000 Ghent Rd. Akron/Summit County

330-666-6158

Italian

Cozy and urbane, this contemporary Italian American restaurant and wine bar offers everything from pizza and pasta to fresh seafood and steak. Good bets include pan-roasted mussels, zesty grilled salmon, and the savoriest version of Italian wedding soup this side of Nonna's kitchen.
Valerio's

12405 Mayfield Rd. East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

216-421-8049

Italian

Unless your mama is from Naples, we’ll wager that the meals you serve aren’t nearly half as good as Valerio’s rustic, unpretentious food. And we doubt that you employ a staff of tall, slender waiters, who roam the room like dashing exclamation points. All-Italian wine list.

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Vincenza's Pizza & Pasta

603 Prospect Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-241-8382

Italian

Vincenza's serves what we'll wager is downtown's best pizza: massive wedges of savory goodness, fragrant with tasty ingredients. We are especially partial to the veggie-stuffed pizza, with mushrooms, broccoli, tomato, and essence of garlic; for a change of pace, try the to-die-for hot and crusty veggie sub. Counter service and plenty of tables in a clean, efficiently operated space that opens onto the Colonial Arcade.

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Washington Place Bistro & Inn

2203 Cornell Rd. East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

216-791-6500

American, Menu

The former Baricelli Inn has been spruced up by new owner and hospitality pro Scott Kuhn, with a streamlined decor, a handsome bar and lounge, and a delightful menu of seasonal American dishes crafted with an eye toward local sourcing. Sunday brunch is a popular draw, as is the Wednesday-night prix fixe menu. In summer, the secluded patio is a delight.

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Washington Street Diner

8233 Washington St., Bainbridge Twp. Eastern Suburbs

440-543-0436

Diner

A line begins forming out the door around 10:30 a.m. and it doesn’t seem to let up for hours. Breakfast is served all day and features the usual egg and batter suspects plus killer corned beef hash, over-stuffed omelets and a well-stacked breakfast sandwich.
West End Tavern

18514 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-521-7684

American

A venerable Lakewood tavern, complete with tin ceiling, wooden floors, and a well-worn bar, this neighborhood watering hole serves up booze, music, and more than a few made-from-scratch items — including burgers, pot roast, and the popular black-bean soup — during lunch, dinner, and weekend brunches.
West Side Market Café

1979 West 25th St. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-579-6800

American, Menu

Another changing of the guard has placed this convenient café inside the West Side Market in good hands. Tom Szoradi, veteran chef and owner of the long-running Juniper Grille, has elevated the quality, consistency, and creativity of this breakfast-and-lunch mainstay. Breakfasts are upscale versions of diner classics; sandwiches consist of house-roasted meats atop artisan-baked breads; and fun starters like sausage-studded Hanky Pankies (cheesy fondue) and tempura-fried shitakes kick-start the meal.

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Wilbert's

812 Huron Rd. E. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-902-4663

American, Menu

Wilbert’s mixes local acts with touring artists trying to get a toehold in town. Blues, rock, folk, indie, reggae, and jam bands all mingle here, so you’re never quite sure what you’ll hear.
Winking Lizard

820 Prospect Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-589-0313

American

The triangular downtown Winking Lizard has 70 televisions, which display continuous sports, including games from all major satellite packages.
Winking Lizard

6901 Rockside Rd., Independence Southern Suburbs

216-524-2226

American

One of many area outposts for this locally based tavern chain, the Independence Winking Lizard offers the typical combo of sports-themed decor, casual noshes — including the better-than-average wings, burgers, wraps and big salads — and a killer collection of suds. Full bar.
Wood Fire Grille

32858 Walker Rd., Avon Lake Western Suburbs

440-653-9376

Steaks & Seafood

The draw here, as the name implies, is wood-fired food. Steaks, chops and seafood are grilled over a hardwood fire, imparting a smoky richness that compliments the meat. In addition to those steaks, the menu offers straightforward pasta dishes and the expected line-up of time-tested starters like mussels, calamari, artichoke dip, and crab cakes.
Yours Truly

36 S. Main St., Hudson Akron/Summit County

330-656-2900

American, Menu

The Hudson YT offers the same big menu of freshly ground sirloin burgers, cheese-covered fried potatoes, specialty sandwiches, and "anytime" breakfasts as the other Northeast Ohio locations, in the same casual Victorian atmosphere. The wide selection makes it great for family meals with the kids.
Yours Truly

25300 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood Eastern Suburbs

216-464-4848

American, Menu

The same burgers, sandwiches & omelets as other YT locations, in a pretty little pocket-handkerchief of a restaurant. The few tables and counter stools are usually full during peak hours; carryout is a reasonable alternative.
Yours Truly

13228 Shaker Sq. East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

216-751-8646

American, Menu

The Shibley family launched their Greater Cleveland burger empire in 1981 with the motto, “If you crave it and we have it, we’ll be glad to make it for you.” The restaurants now number six, and the Shaker Heights location is one of the nicest. Juicy gourmet burgers dominate the menu, although hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and omelets are available too. A large breakfast menu, available all day, includes eggs, pancakes, corned-beef hash, and oatmeal.