Best Cozy Restaurants in Lakewood

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1. Bar Italia Lakewood, Ohio

4.6

Exceptional(1270)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lakewood

Booked 52 times today

Fresh Pasta, Homemade Sauces!Italian specialties such as Chicken Marsala, Lasagna, Bucatini Bolognese .Complimentary delivery, or curbside pick up.Featuring family style carryout!

2. Amazonia

4.7

Exceptional(132)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Lakewood

Booked 26 times today

At Amazonia Bar, our mission is to transport you on a journey deep into the heart of adventure, where our vibrant culture converges to create a tapestry of flavors and experiences unlike any other.We are dedicated to sharing the rich heritage and remarkable ingredients that the Amazon has to offer, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the natural world and its indigenous communities. Through our carefully crafted cocktails, we aim to be your guide in exploring the hidden treasures of this extraordinary ecosystem, one sip at a time.We are also proud to say we serve some of the best Neapolitan style pizza. Dashing these pizzas out of a robust wood fired oven, our recipe is directly sourced from the trattorias in Naples, Italy through hard direct research work there. We also offer a variety of small plates to share during an evening out for cocktails.

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3. sarita a restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2410)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lakewood

Booked 45 times today

Welcome to Sarita, where we are slightly obsessed with serving good food among friends and family. Our focus is on healthy, new American cuisine – a celebration of all our backgrounds and roots. The best of the best eats if you will. Lighter dishes with natural reductions, a lot of vinaigrettes, less cream, less butter — but unbelievable flavors. This is what you can expect if you choose to dine with us. And we hope you will. The name Sarita is a nod to Chef Anthony Romano’s mentor, plus the name of a song by the New Orleans band, The Subdudes, one of the chef’s favorites. The restaurant is owned by executive chef Romano. His approach to Sarita is fairly simple: to create a space that’s a reflection of his kind of place.relaxing, fun and celebrate life in the company of friends and family with good food and a great cocktail in hand.

4. Salmon Dave's

4.5

Awesome(1461)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cleveland West

Booked 19 times today

Opening our doors in 1993, Salmon Dave’s has proudly endured as one of Greater Cleveland’s favorite local haunts. With an informal approach to upscale dining, our cozy neighborhood spot has gained a legendary reputation. After a recent head-to-toe renovation, Rocky River’s favorite restaurant is better than ever. The timeless character of the historic building lives on with distressed brick walls, crown moldings, and its signature mahogany bar. The updated feel is an eclectic balance of traditional and contemporary design elements, creating the perfect backdrop for Salmon Dave’s spirited bar scene and relaxed dinner vibe. Veteran chef Mario Brown and his talented culinary team offer new menu selections alongside fan-favorites, maintaining our promise of providing the freshest “Guaranteed Seafood.”

5. Westsiders

4.6

Exceptional(158)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rocky River

Booked 42 times today

Bringing downtown to the ‘burbs – Westsiders is Cleveland’s newest bar and restaurant – opening this summer in Rocky River, at the corner of Detroit Road and Linda Street. The perfect place for celebrating a special occasion or connecting over late-night cocktails, Westsiders offers chef-driven American cuisine, an innovative bar program, and suburbly spacious parking.Whether you’re from the west side, east side, downtown, or out of town, Westsiders is proud to share the best of Cleveland hospitality with you.

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6. Heck's Of Ohio City

4.8

Exceptional(1518)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ohio City

Booked 59 times today

Hecks Of Ohio City is cozy because of its charming 18th-century brick townhouse setting, its great food, and its unique atmosphere. The reviews consistently mention the 'nice atmosphere', 'lovely ambiance' and 'gorgeous atmosphere'. It's a popular spot for Sunday brunch and lunch, and customers appreciate the attentive but not obtrusive service. The locally sourced and delicious food is another plus, making it a great place to visit for a nice, cozy meal.

7. Barroco Lakewood

4.7

Exceptional(65)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Lakewood

Booked 14 times today

When you walk into Barroco our family will ensure that your experience is amped to the max. Our eclectic and vibrant atmosphere will have you and your guests thinking you are in another world. Our award winning menu will have you bragging to your friends and begging for the next visit.

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8. Landmark Smokehouse

4.5

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Lakewood

Booked 10 times today

WELCOME TO LANDMARKBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Landmark is a smokehouse, bar & restaurant located in Cleveland, Ohio, just down the street from Edgewater Park on Clifton and W. 117th. Nominated for Cleveland's Best BBQ for multiple years, our focus is to provide authentic barbecue using our all-wood-burning J&R Oyler 700 which crafts Cleveland's finest smoked meats. Landmark prides ourselves on our rare bourbon selection, with over 150 bourbon offerings and 19 Single Barrel Selects that are available exclusively at Landmark! If bourbon isn't your drink of choice, check out our seasonal craft cocktails! Dine in our cozy and inviting dining room or take a table on our sun soaked patio. Our bartenders are happy to serve you from both our indoor bar and outdoor patio bar! So don't wait, make your reservation and come visit us today!

9. The Palazzo

4.8

Exceptional(647)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Cleveland West

Booked 12 times today

At age the of 20, Chef Rafael moved with his wife to Cleveland, Ohio. His goal was to continue his Italian culinary skills which he acquired in the region of Verona, Italy.Chef Rafael was introduced to the restaurant industry at a very young age. His grandmother was very well known for her home-cooked dishes. She loved having her grandson with her as she cooked meals as soon as he was able to walk. He was six years old when he first learned how to make homemade pasta and, by age 14, he was ready to embark on his own culinary journey. His first stop was Verona, Italy,which was the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The romantic and rich architectural heritage of Verona was matched by the great culinary venues of that city and Chef Rafael's experience and skills grew exponentially. Three years later, Chef Rafael traveled to Belgium and France where he then experienced cooking French cuisine as well.

10. Johnny's Bar

4.9

Exceptional(832)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Cleveland West

Booked 4 times today

The original Johnny's serving fine Northern Italian Cusine. Opening in the 1920’s as Louise’s Garden, a restaurant that would flourish into the most reputable dining establishment in Cleveland. Renamed Johnny’s Bar in 1952, this neighborhood eatery located on Fulton Road serves authentic Italian food in an inviting atmosphere with private dining and patio dining available weather permitting.

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AmyVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The ambiance was amazing, the service was top Notch, and the food was very good! Definitely would recommend
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WestsidersPrice: Expensive• American• Rocky River
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4.6
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Kathy
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We ended up sitting at the bar on Christmas Eve and Tracy did an excellent job serving us. The drinks were delicious. The bread isn't as good as it used to be and also the butter. This bread is rather dry and hard and we miss the honey butter. We ordered the twin filets with fingerling potatoes and succotash. It had some strange smokey tomato sauce for the steak. We were slightly dissappointed with the meal. I was glad I asked for a side of bearnaise sauce but that was real thick too. Usually we love any of the food there but nothing was seasoned enough. The potatoes weren't good because it was just fingerling potatoes with so flavor to them. The succotash was just a corn relish. We will come back in the future but not for a good steak like we wanted to treat ourselves with for the holiday. So sorry for the bad review.
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Salmon Dave'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cleveland West
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4.5
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James
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Another great experience. Excellent food that is fairly priced, excellent ambience, and extraordinary service. The wine list is phenomenal.
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Bar Italia Lakewood, OhioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lakewood
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4.6
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Luanne
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
First time there. Great ambiance, drinks, food--tasty, nuanced, imaginative. (Especially loved the pistachio pizza.). We will definitely return.
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AmazoniaPrice: Expensive• Cocktail Bar• Lakewood
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4.7
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Jim
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •10 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
The food was all great! Waiter was knowledgeable and attentive! There are good options for GF and V and the waiter was able to have other menu options prepared to accommodate those. A neighborhood gem that I was not aware of until I found on Opentable! We'll be back.
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sarita a restaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Lakewood
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4.8

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Bar Italia Lakewood, Ohio

2. Amazonia

3. sarita a restaurant

4. Salmon Dave's

5. Westsiders

6. Heck's Of Ohio City

7. Barroco Lakewood

8. Landmark Smokehouse

9. The Palazzo

10. Johnny's Bar

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