Restaurants in Cleveland

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ABC Tavern

1872 W. 25th St. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-861-3857

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

A classic Cleveland "old-man" bar with a totally modern vibe, this well-run tavern offers a full bar and plenty of tasty noshes, ranging from roasted red pepper hummus to a humongous burger. Nightly happy hours help make this a popular destination.
Aladdin's Eatery

44 Park Ln., Hudson Akron/Summit County

330-656-0560

Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Menu

Another step in restaurateur Fady Chamoun's campaign to blanket the Midwest in hummus and fool medames, the Hudson Aladdin's is a good-looking monument to the appeal of all things healthful, with plenty of vegan/vegetarian options, a long list of freshly squeezed juices and fruit smoothies and a small selection of beer and wine too.

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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.
Barley House

1261 West 6th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-623-1700

American, English/Irish, Italian, Scene Distribution

During daylight hours, this anchor of the Warehouse District party scene masquerades as a simple bar and restaurant. But on any weekend, the place becomes a holding pen for a unique cross section of clubbers, from gel-headed fratsters to hip-hoppers to suited execs.
Blind Pig Speakeasy

1228 W. 6th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-621-0001

American, Menu

The club's logo -- a porker in a tie -- says it all. Down and dirty, but still kind of chic, the large, open Pig caters to an older, rock-oriented crowd, with cover bands. Never a cover.
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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Brothers Lounge

11609 Detroit Ave. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-226-2767

Music Venues, Music Venues, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

Brothers has grown away from its funky blues-club vibe of days past. Now it features three rooms: a restaurant/tavern, a wine bar that specializes in acoustic sounds, and the roomy Music Hall, which hosts rock, blues, jazz, and reggae acts.

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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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Burgers-N-Beer

4027 Erie St., Willoughby Mentor/Lake County

440-954-7867

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

The name says it all at this casual, colorful tavern, where a frosty brew and a half-pound burger will fill you up without emptying your wallet. Beyond the signature patties, served on slabs of garlic-parmesan bread, find a lineup of appropriately tempting bar noshes, including wings, ribs, fries and dogs. And while dessert is rarely a strong suit for taverns, you've got to try the frozen limoncello.
Caffé Roma

13000 Lorain Ave. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-889-9999

Italian, Menu

The menu’s nothing fancy, composed mostly of pasta, a few sandwiches, a simple pizza, and some pastries. And while the surroundings are clean and comfy, the amenities are homey at best. But when you and a bud each can snare an ample portion of spaghetti with homemade meatballs and share a freshly stuffed cannoli, and still get change from a $20, that’s what we call a bargain. Beer and wine are available.
Chocolate Bar

347 Euclid Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-622-2626

Wine/Martini Bar, Contemporary, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

Imported from Buffalo, the Chocolate Bar is part nightclub, part restaurant. By day, the airy space bustles with lunchtime activity, with diners digging into affordable salads, sandwiches, and entrées. At night, ladies (and the men who love them) pair chocolate martinis with decadent desserts. While chocolate finds its way into all manner of menu items, it's wise to stick to those that come with whipped cream or alcohol.
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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Corks Wine Bar

4084 Erie St., Willoughby Mentor/Lake County

440-918-WINE

Wine/Martini Bar, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

Snug and friendly, Corks Wine Bar is a delightful spot to savor favorite wines, develop new passions and have a good time doing it. The impressively long wine list includes both well-known boutique bottlings and esoteric, hard-to-find items, and the classic hors d'oeuvres, such as pâtés, cheeses and warm baguettes, complement everything from a French Vouvray to a Tuscan Chianti.
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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Dave's Cosmic Subs

20660 N. Park Blvd., University Hts. Eastern Suburbs

216-320-9866

Subs/Sandwich Shop, Menu

Just steps from the John Carroll University campus — but nearly 40 years removed — this outpost of Dave Lombardy’s original psychedelic sub shop is big, colorful and comfy, with the same 1960s-style art and artifacts that decorate his numerous other area locations. Same big menu of giant, overstuffed subs too, along with a few salads, some chips and cookies for dessert.
Dave's Cosmic Subs

186 N. Main St., Hudson Akron/Summit County

330-342-5666

Subs/Sandwich Shop

The architecture of downtown Hudson may be the epitome of preppy, but tripping through the doorway into Dave's is like waking up back at Kent State circa 1969. Yet even without the psychedelic decor, we would gladly stage a love-in here, just to savor Dave's oversized subs, stuffed with fresh ingredients and wrapped in the best crisp-crusted rolls in the region.
The Diner on Clifton

11637 Clifton Blvd. West Side/Ohio City/Tremont/Detroit Shoreway

216-521-5003

American, Menu

This groovy little diner has grown into a neighborhood magnet, as well-loved for its dinner vibe as for its big portions and reasonable prices. Despite the impressive menu size, the kitchen rarely loses its way, turning out homey faves — everything from fluffy omelets to juicy burgers and tender pork chops — with reliable craftsmanship.
D'Vine Wine Bar

836 W. St. Clair Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

216-241-VINE

Wine/Martini Bar, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

If you can get past the noise and the crowds of young hipsters, you'll discover a handsome Warehouse District wine bar with a large, informative wine list and an ambitious menu of trendy tapas. Of particular note are the menu's 16 horizontal wine flights, a great way to travel through the wonderful world of wine.
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 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.
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.
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.
Flip Side

49 Village Way, Hudson Akron/Summit County

330-655-3547

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

Operated by chef Shawn Monday (One Red Door), Flip Side builds its gourmet burgers from all-natural, grass-fed Ohio beef, a welcome change from the corn-fed versions everywhere else. Nearly a dozen different models are available, plus the expected crunchy sides like onion rings, french fries, and housemade potato chips. Great milkshakes and craft beers round out this urban saloon-style eatery.
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.