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1. Edwins Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2878)
Price: Moderate
• French • University Circle
Booked 36 times today
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, led by Brandon E. Chrostowski, offers a unique dining experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine—now at the iconic Nighttown location in Cleveland.Founded in 2007, EDWINS' mission is to transform re-entry by providing formerly incarcerated men and women with leadership skills and a world-class education in the culinary arts.Dine with purpose and be part of changing lives through food and hospitality.À bientôt!
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2. Fahrenheit
4.5
Awesome(3443)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 26 times today
Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination
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3. The Haunted House Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(4032)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cleveland Heights
Booked 41 times today
If you are into unique restaurant concepts and love horror movies. The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights have created something for you.Senior Executive Chef: SuperChef Darnell FergusonSignature Dish: The Twilight
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4. Pickwick & Frolic
4.8
Exceptional(1814)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
Booked 13 times today
Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club, “Home to Hilarities 4th Street Theatre”Pickwick & Frolic is a complete entertainment experience. Pickwick The Restaurant offers American rustic cuisine made from scratch! Dine outside on our patio if you wish or entertain your corporate or social guests anywhere in our 27,000 square foot facility, including Hilarities 4th Street Theatre. Hilarities, a 350 seat built-for-comedy venue complete with skybox loge seating, has been featuring the best in live national stand-up comedy for 40 years! Pickwick & Frolic is a unique experience that you will not find anywhere in Cleveland, and perhaps, in the country. All programming information is on our website www.pickwickandfrolic.com.
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5. Lindey's Lake House - Flats
4.7
Exceptional(294)
Price: Moderate
• American • The Flats
Booked 29 times today
Join us at The Lakehouse for an unforgettable by the water experience! Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 PM, the party starts early and goes late with a live DJ spinning tunes. Located on the river in the Flats, our Lakehouse offers a vibrant atmosphere and delicious offerings at the very best patio in Clevelan. Indulge in our shareable plates featuring eclectic delights such as crab cakes and Firecracker shrimp. Craving something savory? Our bar bites include iron skillet cheddar corn biscuits and the town's best smash burger.Quench your thirst with our playful handcrafted cocktails, expertly crafted to tantalize your taste buds.Don't miss out on our Happy Hour and Late Night offerings—join us for an unforgettable evening by the river!
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6. Punch Bowl Social - Cleveland
4.0
Excellent(77)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 12 times today
We’re all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you’re looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don’t know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we’ve got you covered. With fourteen locations nationwide, each offering unique adventures, there’s always a reason to come through and make some memories with us.Every night brings something new, from our crowd favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to a Silent Disco with three DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones!Let us host your next event! We’ve got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.
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7. Pinstripes - Cleveland
4.3
Awesome(159)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Cleveland East
Booked 1 time today
Pinstripes: Where Sophisticated Fun Meets Exquisite Dining. With over 30,000 square feet of entertainment space, indulge in scratch-made Italian-American cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust wine list. Enjoy our weekday happy hour from 3-6pm, or don't miss our famous bottomless brunch buffet on weekends. Experience modern bowling and bocce with full-service dining and entertainment options. Perfect for corporate gatherings, celebrations, or family events, our versatile spaces accommodate parties of 20 to 1000 guests. Book your unforgettable experience today!
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8. Muze Gastropub
4.4
Awesome(62)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Lakewood
Booked 3 times today
Your neighborhood gastropub — come for friends, fun, and a diverse array of entertainment throughout the week. Stay for creative takes on your favorite pub fare along with rotating food and drink specials.Parties of 8 or more have an automatic 20% gratuity added to the bill. Minimum purchase required for dine-in. For Trellis Rooftop reservations, please contact events@studiowest117.com.
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9. Nano Brew
4.9
Exceptional(217)
Price: Moderate
• Gastro Pub • Ohio City
Booked 5 times today
Nano Brew Cleveland is a friendly neighborhood brewpub with 24 beers on draft both at the inside bar and at the lively outdoor Beer Garden Bar. Enjoy a freshly brewed beer from our 1 barrel brewhouse or any of the other local craft breweries we feature on draft. Brewmaster Andy Tveekrem brings over two decades of award-winning brewing experience to this small but mighty brewhouse to turn out adventurous and at times experimental brews. From one of a kind brews to recipes that might make it to full scale production at our Market Garden Brewery just down the block, the lineup of beers will change weekly.
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10. Piccolo Italian restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(588)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Mayfield Village
Booked 13 times today
We're all about that authentic Italian cuisine at Piccolo! Owner and Executive Chef, Christopher Licht, brings his own traditions and family recipes to your table. Open for dinner Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sunday evenings from 4-9pm, and Fri & Sat evenings from 4-10pm. Happy Hour Tues-Sun 4-6pm. Lunch from 11am to 2:30pm.This quaint local dining room is perfect for any occasion. Piccolo hosts Private Events, and caters off-site at any venue of your choice, seven days a week! Contact our Catering Coordinator for more details. 440.646.1383

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