Restaurants in Eastern Suburbs

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  • Americano at Bratenahl Place Club

    1 Bratenahl Pl., Bratenahl Eastern Suburbs

    216-541-3900

    The dining room at this posh twin-condo complex has been the site of numerous short-lived restaurants. But if any endeavor has reason to survive it is Americano, an impressive Euro-American bistro. An ambitious kitchen crafts its own charcuterie, pickles, condiments and breads. The at-times-brilliant bistro fare straddles the line between classic French and seasonal American, with prices thankfully in line with the latter. Enjoy mussels, crab cakes, steak frites, beef Bourguignon and seared scallops. Full bar and wine list.
  • Anatolia Cafe

    2270 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

    216-321-4400

    A little bit Greek, a little bit Middle Eastern and perhaps even slightly northern Indian, the names, ingredients and flavor notes of Anatolia's authentic Turkish cuisine will strike familiar chords for veteran tabletop travelers. "Don't-miss" dishes include sleek and smoky baba ghannouj, lamb-and-beef doner kebab and its yogurt-topped sibling, iskender. To drink, splurge on a bottle of Kalecik Karasi, a full-bodied red from Turkey's most prestigious vineyard.
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  • Austin's Smokin' Steak House

    6535 Wilson Mills Rd., Mayfield Eastern Suburbs

    440-442-4340

    Wild, woodsy aromas suffuse this friendly little restaurant, where hickory smoking, slow cooking, and mesquite grilling are the order of the day. Nearly everything, from the thick, sweet, and peppery BBQ sauce to the delicate biscuits in the strawberry shortcake, is made fresh and in-house. And for a real taste of the ol' West, be sure to try the zesty Smokin' Beans.
  • Bahama Breeze

    3900 Orange Pl., Orange Village Eastern Suburbs

    216-896-9081

    Although the kitchen at this Caribbean-themed restaurant (part of the Darden Restaurants chain) tends to keep the heat turned down, much of the food — such as pressed Cuban sandwiches, butterflied coconut prawns, pan-seared pork tenderloin in a rummy demiglace — is flavorful and attentively prepared. Still, the real draw is the bustling bar scene, fueled by shooters, beer, and boozy, fruity, and frozen concoctions designed to make every night feel like a week at the beach.
  • Beach Club Bistro

    21939 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid Eastern Suburbs

    216-731-7499

    Casually upscale and unselfconsciously cool, this neighborhood bistro is home to delicious gourmet pizzas, an intriguing collection of fish and seafood dishes, and a dashing wine list containing one of the region’s largest assortment of half-bottles.
  • Benihana

    23611 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood Eastern Suburbs

    216-464-7575

    Part of an international chain of teppanyaki restaurants, Benihana has long been a Cleveland fave for communal dining around hibachi tables, where knife-wielding chefs provide dinner and a show. Thanks to a lengthy remodeling, a sushi bar now joins the scene; while the sushi offerings aren't particularly imaginative, they are fresh and tasty.
  • Bistro 185

    991 E. 185th St. Eastern Suburbs

    216-481-9635

    Neighbors have thanked owners Marc and Ruth Levine for "not being another wing-and-beer joint," while others appreciate them for not being too upscale. Bistro 185 takes the glorious middle road, offering hearty made-from-scratch comfort dishes at blue-collar prices.
  • Bodega

    1854 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

    216-932-3060

    This sleek restaurant specializes in authentic Moroccan cuisine. Naturally, there are numerous couscous and tajine dishes, plus a festive Berber stew featuring prawns, scallops, and mussels.
  • Bravo! Cucina Italiana

    28889 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere Eastern Suburbs

    216-360-0099

    Reasonably priced, family-friendly dining inside an upscale, Disneyesque facsimile of ancient Roman ruins is this Columbus-based restaurant's claim to fame. The menu focuses on pasta, pizza, or wood-grilled meats; for dessert, the partially caramelized cheesecake, in a pool of crème anglaise, tastes like more.
  • Brennan's Colony

    2299 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

    216-371-1010

    Still our pick for one of the best dinner values in town, Brennan's manages to combine the vibe of a well-worn bar with the quality of a contemporary bistro. While the kitchen does right by burgers, steaks, and sandwiches, the real thrills are the daily specials — full-meal deals ranging from porkchops, fresh fish, chicken and pasta, pegged at $22 or less.
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  • Brio Tuscan Grille

    24325 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst Eastern Suburbs

    216-297-9232

    The vast open dining room and mechanical service can make a meal here seem sort of hectic. On the upside, however, well-prepared entrées, such as rack of lamb and lasagna Bolognese, are both tasty and sensibly priced. Part of a Columbus-based chain.
  • California Pizza Kitchen

    25365 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst Eastern Suburbs

    216-382-4907

    Clean, casual and family-friendly, this gourmet pizza parlor (part of a large, California-based chain) is the best bet for dining with the little ones while at Legacy Village.
  • Claddagh Irish Pub

    25389 Cedar Rd., Lyndhurst Eastern Suburbs

    216-691-0534

    While real pubs are woven into the fabric of a neighborhood, you’ll find Claddagh (part of a national chain) adrift in the middle of a parking lot, surrounded by a shopping mecca. Once you're inside, though, evocative decor, friendly service and a multipage menu of well-prepared dishes, including a standout version of fish ’n’ chips, help soften the blow. Nor does it hurt that the full bar carries a solid selection of draft beers as well as every Irish whiskey available in the U.S.
  • Flour

    34205 Chagrin Blvd., Moreland Hills Eastern Suburbs

    216-464-3700

    After 25 years in Little Italy, Paul Minnillo has moved to the suburbs with this contemporary restaurant serving modern regional Italian cuisine. The far-ranging menu includes small-plate-style antipasti and creative greens, as well as silken pastas and hearty entrées. A wood-fired pizza oven turns out killer Neapolitan-style pies. A deep Italian wine list and a patio round out this East Side gem.
  • Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

    26300 Chagrin Blvd. (in the Clarion Hotel), Beachwood Eastern Suburbs

    216-464-0688

    HPP's Beachwood location is big, manly and urbane, with all the trappings of an upscale midwestern steakhouse. Happily, the food — shrimp cocktails, Kobe beef burgers and of course, thick, juicy steaks — is as satisfying as the setting, and the place is as popular for after-work unwinding as it is for weekend splurges.
  • J. Alexander’s Restaurant

    5845 Landerbrook Dr., Lyndhurst Eastern Suburbs

    440-449-9131

    Yes, it’s part of a national group of Nashville-based restaurants. But J. Alexander’s still gets the nod for intelligently conceived and well-prepared food, served in a gimmick-free atmosphere. Prices are right, portions are huge, and the slowly roasted prime rib is probably Cleveland’s finest.
  • Jimmy Daddano's Fine Italian Restaurant

    6200 Enterprise Pkwy., Solon Eastern Suburbs

    440-248-2444

    If you weren't born into an Italian family, dining at this unpretentious Solon restaurant could be the next best thing. Chef-owner Jimmy Daddano makes all his sauces from traditional recipes: Yeasty garlic rolls, slathered with butter and cheese, arrive fresh from the oven, and Jimmy's mom makes the homemade desserts from scratch.
  • Lemon Grass

    2179 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

    216-321-0210

    A longtime fave for moviegoers at the nearby Cedar Lee, Lemon Grass offers a large assortment of reliably prepared Thai dishes, including a solid assortment of meat-free fare, in a bright and pleasant space.
  • Lopez Southwestern Food Club

    2196 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

    216-932-9000

    Colorful, quirky, yet sophisticated, Lopez's urbane charms present the perfect backdrop to its creative menu of "gourmet Tex-Mex" fare, ranging from lobster empanadas to mahi-mahi tacos and blue-cheese-piqued guacamole. There's also a solid selection of homemade desserts and an impressive array of top-shelf anejo tequilas.
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  • Maggiano's Little Italy

    26300 Cedar Rd., Beachwood Eastern Suburbs

    216-755-3000

    Once you get past the fact that this restaurant is in an upscale fashion mall and nowhere near our real Little Italy, you’re likely to enjoy the elegant, 1950s-style decor and the big menu of well-prepared southern Italian standards served in oversized portions just right for sharing. Private parties, banquets, and corporate events are other house specialties.
  • Marotta's

    2289 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

    216-932-9264

    We've seen hallways bigger than this tiny Italian restaurant, but the intimate ambiance and robust food are ample compensation for the lack of elbow room. The small menu has the usual pasta, chicken, and veal dishes, all well-prepared and flavorful. And the hand-tossed, stone-baked pizzas are notable for their crisp, almost wafer-thin crusts. Impressive all-Italian wine list.
  • Nighttown

    12387 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Heights Eastern Suburbs

    216-795-0550

    The city’s best jazz club books headliners from every corner of the genre. The dining room where acts perform — you can have dinner while you listen — was recently redesigned for even better sound and sightlines.
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  • Pacific East

    1763 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

    216-320-2302

    Casual, comfortable and completely unpretentious, this popular Japanese restaurant serves some of the best sushi and sashimi in town, featuring quality ingredients, plenty of variety and wallet-friendly prices. An assortment of tempura, yakitori and teriyaki dishes serves as counterpoint.
  • Pacific East

    28601 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 850, Woodmere Eastern Suburbs

    216-765-1305

    A second, smaller outpost for this popular Cleveland Hts. restaurant, Pacific East offers some of the region’s freshest, most generously apportioned sushi, along with tempura, teriyaki, agemono, and noodle dishes.
  • Pearl of the Orient

    20121 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights Eastern Suburbs

    216-751-8181

    A large menu of reliably well-prepared Asian standards has made Pearl of the Orient one of the area's most popular and enduring Chinese restaurants.

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