Restaurants in Downtown

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Constantino's Market

1278 W. 9th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-344-0501

Deli

Besides stocking such essentials as pet food and toothpaste, this urbane market includes a big wine department, a selection of food-fashionable gifts, and a well-stocked deli overseen by an in-house chef. Eat-in/carry-out options range from mac & cheese to freshly prepared sushi. For a final taste of something sweet, grab an oversized German-chocolate brownie.

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Flannery's Pub

323 Prospect Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-781-7782

English/Irish, Menu

This Irish bar in the heart of downtown features live music most weekends — primarily singer-songwriters and Irish acts. But it’s best known for having Guinness on tap and throwing one hell of a St. Paddy’s Day party.
Grumpy's Café

2621 W. 14th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-241-5025

American, Menu

A devastating fire put Grumpy’s out of commission for two years, but owner Kathy Owad has resurrected the beloved Tremont café in a cozy new space. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and late-night weekend dining, Grumpy’s pretty much has you covered morning, noon and night. Expect hearty plates of reasonably priced, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food served with cheerfulness.
Kan Zaman Middle Eastern Restaurant

1616 W. 25th St. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-621-2222

Bakery
Lava Lounge

1307 Auburn Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-589-9112

Eclectic, Menu

Cozy and candlelit, this club uses gourmet music to attract a mellow crowd.

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Le Petit Triangle Café

1881 Fulton Rd. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-281-1881

Breakfast, French, European/Mediterranean, Menu

A little cramped, occasionally noisy, and quite possibly the city's smallest restaurant, this tiny French bistro still manages to turn out superlative crepes, earthy pâtés, and one of the best Croque Monsieur sandwiches this side of the Seine.
Li Wah

2999 Payne Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-589-9552

Asian

Located in the Asian Plaza — a three-floor complex of professional offices, gift shops, herb stores, and Asian food markets — Li Wah offers an assortment of traditional dim sum as well as a large menu of fresh seafood and authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine. Dim sum is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The Little Bar and Grille

614 Frankfort Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-861-2166

American, Menu

Yup, it's a little bar all right: dim and a tad dingy. But that said, it's worth seeking out for its first-rate burgers, juicy ribs, freshly cut French fries, and a daily "comfort food" special like chicken Parmesan over penne pasta.

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Market Cafe and Wine Bar

1801 E. 9th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-394-0122

Coffeehouse/Cafe, Menu

This smartly appointed eatery is a contemporary cafeteria, offering breakfast and lunches; mid-day offerings include freshly made burgers, pizza, soups, salads, and panini. A project of environmentally attuned Bon Appetit Management Co., the cafe makes a fine addition to the weekday restaurant scene, while practicing a high degree of environmental awareness.
McNulty's Bier Markt

1948 W. 25th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-344-9944

Quick Casual

Euro-techno charm and nearly 100 different beers (along with martinis and a small wine list) make this the destination of choice for savvy suds fans; and for those who aren't so savvy, the annotated beer list is as educational as it is intoxicating. To go with, try Italian fare from next door's Bar Cento.

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Mi Pueblo Taqueria

12207 Lorain Ave. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-671-6661

Mexican, Menu

Michoacan state eateries celebrate the simple pleasures of mole poblano, Swiss enchiladas with chicken and green sauce, and pork ribs with tomatillo sauce. The west side location is a classic taqueria (read: diner) serving a crowd that grew up eating the stuff.

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The Sahara

12501 Lorain Ave. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-671-9300

Middle Eastern, Vegetarian

Small, bright, and filled with colorful wall murals depicting exotic landscapes, this Arabic restaurant offers a big menu of Lebanese standards, including excellent versions of such mezes as hummus, baba ghannouj and tabbouleh. Plenty of vegetarian options, too.
Sweetwater's Café Sausalito

1301 E. 9th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-696-2233

American

A smartly appointed alternative to the food court that sits below, this handsome downtown restaurant serves a solid assortment of salads, sandwiches, seafood, and pasta, with speedy service designed to get you back to your desk, or into your theater seat, with time to spare.
Touch Supper Club

2710 Lorain Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-631-5200

Contemporary, Menu

Touch’s DJs spin the freshest cuts in town. They’ll also play stuff you’ve heard, but the DJs here pride themselves on the funk, soul, indie rock, and dance remixes that never hit the Top 40.
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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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.