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4.4
Awesome(3289)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 37 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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4.7
Exceptional(2158)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 31 times today
We are Cleveland's & Favorite Steakhouse offering a premium experience at an affordable price. Situated in the Historic Warehouse District, the Cleveland Chop is located at 824 West St Clair between W 6th and W 9th street. We are minutes away from downtown hotels, Rocket Mortgage Field House, Progressive Field, Browns Stadium and the Convention Center. We offer dinner, lunch, and our award winning Sunday brunch menu. Please refer to our website for current menu offerings.We will be offering our Easter & Mothers Day Brunch! Please contact the restaurant regarding private functions.
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4.8
Exceptional(896)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 21 times today
Venetian Born Chef Alberto Leandri prepares flavors from home for Clevelanders at this upscale, modern Italian restaurant. The menu will feature handmade pastas, fresh fish and seafood, fine meats, and artisan pastries and gelato.
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4.3
Awesome(391)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 4 times today
The Burnham Restaurant is your bridge to our community designed in the spirit of Daniel Burnham. In the heart of downtown Cleveland, we feature sustainable conscious cuisine steeped in our Mid-West traditions. Craft your own personal connection to our vibrant community with us.
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4.8
Exceptional(285)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 11 times today
TURN Bar + Kitchen showcases the vibrant culinary landscape of Cleveland, celebrating the city’s diverse neighborhoods and local ingredients. The restaurant’s concept is deeply rooted in Cleveland’s rich heritage, with a menu that adapts to the changing rhythms of the day. A steam whistle marks the transition from the workday to evening, signaling a shift to relaxed dining and expertly crafted cocktails. With a commitment to modern, locally inspired cuisine, TURN Bar + Kitchen offers inventive dishes and delightful desserts, all within a setting that emphasizes both comfort and sophistication.Savor your meal in secluded luxury in our Event Design Center, a Private Dining space with seating for 10. For additional information and pricing, please connect with the restaurant team directly at 216-902-5255.We look forward to serving you soon.
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4.4
Awesome(932)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 7 times today
Our award winning Jola Eat Global Restaurant Group opened a third location in 2021. Since then, it has become a downtown hotspot with a trendy approach to the modern fine dining experience. Offering a unique combination of modern and classic coastal aesthetic in a sleek and rustic warehouse setting. Located in Cleveland's Historic Warehouse District in the heart of Downtown, Acqua Di Luca has an innovative Mediterranean menu with remarkably fresh seafood, unique pasta dishes, extraordinary steaks and much more.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Acqua di Luca located at 500 W. St. Clair Avenue will be renamed Acqua di Dea.​These changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. Acqua Di Dea will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj.For private events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com
A photo of Agave & Rye - Cleveland restaurant
3.4
Very Good(80)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 6 times today
Ah, Cleveland! Home to Rock 'n' Roll, LeBron's old stomping ground, and now the ultimate taco sensation - Agave & Rye! Nestled in the heart of this bustling city, where the music is as vibrant as a jalapeño's kick, our Cleveland location brings a fiesta like no other. Tacos near you? More like tacos right under your nose! And trust us, we're not talking about those cardboard-tasting foldovers; our Tacos are the LeBron James of the taco world – the MVP of Mexican food in Cleveland!
A photo of Taza - A Lebanese Grill (Downtown Cleveland) restaurant
4.4
Awesome(805)
Price: Moderate
• Lebanese • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 8 times today
Taza guarantees an exotic, unforgettable experience. Committed to the meaning of Taza - fresh - we promise the freshest ingredients. We offer a wide selection of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, fish and meat lover appetizers and entrees inspired by traditional home cooked meals. By the same family who brought you Aladdin's Eatery!
A photo of Johnny's Downtown restaurant
4.2
Awesome(646)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Cleveland West
Booked 13 times today
Johnny’s Downtown, opened in 1993, is similar to the original Johnny’s Bar on Fulton Road, featuring pasta, veal and fish. The setting, a refurbished 1860’s Warehouse District building, formerly a general store, is the drinking and dining spot of locals and business people alike. Joseph Fall, the executive chef, oversees the food operations and is responsible for our crafting our signature dishes and creating daily specials. There are several wines by the glass to choose from and the wine list has nabbed an Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator. There is piano music in the bar featuring Mike Petrone Monday-Friday, and Cliff Habian on Saturday evenings.
A photo of Masa & Agave restaurant
4.1
Excellent(15)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to Masa & Agave Cleveland!Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times.Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs.Our collection of 100 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!

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  • Pattivip
    Toledo / Northwest Ohio •86 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    When we come to Cleveland this is where we eat!! Love the food, atmosphere and wonderful service. Looking forward to our next visit soon!!
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    Il VenetianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown Cleveland
    4.8
  • Sherri
    Coastal Georgia •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Amazing food and service! This was our first trip to Cleveland so we looked on Trip Advisor for a recommendation. We loved it. Friendly servers. Comfortable atmosphere.
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    Cleveland ChopPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
    4.7
  • BuyfromPaul
    Greater Boston •89 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 12, 2024
    I enjoyed an exceptional dining experience at a recommended restaurant; Fahrenheit... The decor, cuisine, and service were outstanding—I truly struck gold tonight! Here’s how it went. Fahrenheit opens with a small loaf of focaccia that sets the bar high: served warm, accompanied by honey, truffle oil, and olive oil subtly spiced with chili pepper flakes. Each bite of this rich, aromatic bread hints at the culinary creativity to come. When I requested fresh-squeezed lemonade, they delivered with a perfectly tart and refreshing glass—a gesture that signals the level of hospitality here. The best places always accommodate, and Fahrenheit makes it effortless. Their take on Mexican street corn? A reimagined soup, velvety like a corn chowder but brimming with depth. Corn, sour cream, shaved parmesan, bacon, and a medley of onions, cilantro, jalapeño, and spices—all come together in a luscious blend that’s as visually appealing as it is bold in flavor. For the main course, I opted for the Vietnamese Pork Chop. The meat was tender and flavorful, and when paired with the lemongrass fried rice and sautéed mango, the plate became a playground of textures and flavors, striking that perfect balance between complementary and contrasting. Imagine the thrill of fireworks on your taste buds. Despite a satisfying meal, the dessert menu was too tempting to ignore. I decided to linger, making space for the Sizzling Blueberry Cobbler. Served warm with a cornmeal cake biscuit, sweet blueberry compote, vanilla bean gelato, and a bourbon-brown sugar Chantilly, this dish crowned the meal in indulgent style. Garnished with edible flowers, it was almost too beautiful to eat—almost.
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    FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
    4.4
  • nancy
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 11, 2024
    lovely place to have lunch. able to have conversation . service was not hovering ,the food delicious , and beautifully presented
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    TURN Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton ClevelandPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Cleveland
    4.8
  • tracyvip
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 4, 2024
    The newly revamped menu items we had were delish for both breakfast and dinner! Service was very attentive and top notch. We felt like family here! We look forward to coming back to visit again very soon!
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    The Burnham RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Cleveland
    4.3
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