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Edwins Restaurant, Cleveland, OH

Edwins Restaurant

4.5
4.5
2772 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet is available every night of the week
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Chrostowski
  • Delivery & takeout

Experiences

  • Dominick Farinacci - 7pm & 9pm

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 21, 2025 only
    Join us Friday, March 21st at 7 PM for an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz as renowned American jazz trumpeter Dominick Farinacci takes the stage at EDWINS at Nighttown! Door's open at 6pm! Hailed by Wynton Marsalis as “a trumpet player of deep lyricism,” Farinacci brings his signature blend of classic swing, modern jazz, and global influences to Cleveland’s most iconic jazz venue. His dynamic performances have captivated audiences worldwide, from Lincoln Center to international festivals, and now he’s bringing his soulful sound and masterful storytelling to our new home at Nighttown. 🎟 $30 Cover | 🍽 Brasserie Menu Available Enjoy the perfect pairing of exceptional live jazz and our refined French brasserie menu, featuring classic dishes, fine wines, and craft cocktails. 🎷 Reserve your spot today – seating is limited! 📍 EDWINS at Nighttown | 12387 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights 📅 Friday, March 21st | 7 PM
  • Forecast Live - 7PM

    $15.00 - $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and community as Forecast takes the stage at EDWINS! Known for their smooth blend of jazz, R&B, and soulful sounds, Forecast delivers an electric live performance that will have you swaying to the rhythm all night long. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just love great music, this is a night you won't want to miss. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the vibes take over. We’ll see you there! 🍷🎷🎵
  • Forecast Live - 9PM

    $15.00 - $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and community as Forecast takes the stage at EDWINS! Known for their smooth blend of jazz, R&B, and soulful sounds, Forecast delivers an electric live performance that will have you swaying to the rhythm all night long. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just love great music, this is a night you won't want to miss. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the vibes take over. We’ll see you there! 🍷🎷🎵

What 2,772 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Edwins Restaurant in Shaker Heights offers a "wonderful meal and experience" with "outstanding French cuisine" and a mission-driven approach, training formerly incarcerated individuals. Guests praise the "delicious" food, "attentive staff," and "elegant ambiance." Highlights include table-side cheese service, seafood sausage, and a commitment to "supporting a great cause."

2,772 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Cleveland1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful time! Sat in the parlor and was able to hear the live music. Great atmosphere! My daughter and I just ordered dessert and appetizers. Oh and wine. The desserts were fabulous. The charcuterie board desired much attention. Maybe replace it with a vegetable offering?

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  2. Gail

    Cleveland43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This rating is based on the 2nd Saturday the restaurant was open. Some staff had just started, the rooms considered the Brasserie were very crowded. I am a slight person and could not get through between the tables. The food was good, although we had to ask for break and it was very dry; we did not get a chance to get butter. The servers were all great.

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  3. cynthia

    Cleveland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Edwin's move into the former Nighttown location was inspired. Impeccable French cuisine in perfect decor. The music of Joe Hunter and Evelyn Wright was sublime and made a great dining experience even better. The place was bursting at the seams but the staff handled it well. Edwin's manages to serve excellent food while serving is diners and the community. The only thing that could cause a snip of one corner of a star is the coffee at the end of the meal wasn't quite hot enough. This will not stop a return visit.

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  4. Benjamin

    Cleveland25 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, good value, but some significant growing pains with the new location. The unusual layout of the location had the staff tripping over each other. With everything being new, it had a sense of panic from the staff rather than a sense of urgency. It will get better, but we’ll give it some time before returning.

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  5. Melba VIP

    Cleveland17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited a long time for a drink order and longer to get the drink but after, all was great! Phenomenal food and great ambience!

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  6. LauraM VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    I love all that Brandon has accomplished & will continue as his unwavering fan. The space is so much larger & I’m sure he will champion serving the increased number of diners. Food & drinks service was very slow & though we were expecting that, it was surprising how long of a wait we had from drinks, entrees to after dinner cocktails. Mushroom ravioli was tasteless, served cold & was not eaten. Veal was pitifully small …the steak was excellent! Wonderful ambience & music!! Best of luck to Brandon, his mission & to the staff Laura Mayer

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  7. jeanne VIP

    Cleveland58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    waiters were very slow. we held up turning the tables due to slow service

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went to the fine dining portion of the restaurant, and in my opinion, it is far from fine dining. I understand the concept, and I can appreciate what he's doing, but the value isn't there. I have 0 problems spending money on a good meal, but the value wasn't there for me. We were there for almost 3 hours. Waiter never introduced himself. Took is 15 minutes before he even came. Drinks took another 15 minutes. Appetizers were delicious, but we should have stopped there. Seafood sausage and lobster salad. Both were superb. Duck confit, and Seoul were the main entrees. First, having dry duck confit was not expected, but the risotto was good. The Seoul was mediocre. You can tell they both sat in the window for a while. For dessert, we ordered expresso martini, coffee, triple layered chocolate, and sorbet. The chocolate was fair, and the sorbet was unusua but not badl. We also did an espresso martini, which was all expresso, very strong on the pallette, and a cup of coffee. The coffee was cold, and when I was handed my spoon, he was holding the spoon part. For $212 plus tip, i was expecting to have my mind blown. We will try the brassier and hope it's better.

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  9. MJ VIP

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So excited the vibe of Night Town is making a comeback at Edwins. What an energized night!! CeCe our server was warm, accommodating and attentive. So happy to be enjoying Edwins. PS Evelyn Wright was so awesome!

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  10. JaniceG

    Cleveland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated on the patio due to my error in selecting patio when I made the reservations. The heaters on the ceiling did not appear to be regulated, therefore the temperature wavered. Branden was so kind in preparing a dish for me (lamb) that I did not see on the menu. It was very good! We left approximately at approximately 7:00 pm and it was very crowded. Congratulations on your new location and I’m sure it will be a success.

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FAQs

Edwins Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 921-3333.

Edwins Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2772 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Edwins Restaurant

12383 Cedar Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet is available every night of the week
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Chrostowski
  • Delivery & takeout
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