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Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

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1. Betts - Cleveland
4.5
Awesome(548)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 14 times today
Betts in Cleveland is a gem for special occasions. It's a mix of a restaurant and a cool home, offering a casual vibe with great service and a menu that has something for everyone. The reviews rave about its fantastic food and accommodating staff, with one mentioning their ability to accommodate a last-minute party expansion. It's also a perfect spot for a date or pre-show dinner, as one reviewer put it. So, if you're looking for a comfortable and delicious place to celebrate, Betts is the place to be.
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2. Oliva Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(150)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 25 times today
Italian Style Steakhouse brought to you by the Lola Sema. For large parties or special events contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com
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3. Fahrenheit
4.3
Awesome(3327)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 28 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. Blue Point Grille
4.8
Exceptional(6547)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 37 times today
Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.
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5. Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland
4.6
Exceptional(2342)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 30 times today
Morton's The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. The menu features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 16 ounce New York Strip and a 12 ounce double cut filet.
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6. DANTE
4.6
Exceptional(3263)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tremont
Booked 15 times today
Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi"s signature restaurant DANTE. Located in a historic bank building in Tremont, DANTE restaurant has become one of Cleveland's premier dining spots. The decor features designs and works of art from local artists. Guests may choose from an a la Carte Menu or a Chef's Tasting Menu. Experience the excitement of dining in the kitchen as Chef Dante prepares and serves you a multiple course tasting menu.
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7. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Cleveland
4.5
Awesome(1304)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
Booked 7 times today
The House of Blues Restaurant & Bar in Cleveland is a unique place to enjoy a meal before a show. Reviewers rave about the excellent service and the phenomenal food. It's also a great place for a pre-concert meal, with one reviewer mentioning the ease of taking dinner beverages into the venue. The ambiance is also highly rated, with the live music adding to the cool vibe.
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8. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland
4.7
Exceptional(1814)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 14 times today
Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.
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9. Johnny's Bar
4.9
Exceptional(832)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Cleveland West
Booked 4 times today
Johnny's Bar is a treasured spot for special occasions, as mentioned in many reviews. The inviting atmosphere and exceptional service have made it a favorite for family celebrations and business dinners. The consistent quality and presentation of their fine Northern Italian cuisine, particularly their in-house specialty desserts, further enhances the dining experience. It's no wonder one reviewer considers it a 'go-to place for all occasions'.
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10. Valerio's Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(920)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 11 times today
Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!
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  • Pam
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Dining here is an experience not to be rushed. Take advantage of the table side preparations that are offered. We loved the Parmesan pasta cart and the bananas foster was perfect! Treat yourself to a nice night out with wonderful food and immaculate service.
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    FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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    4.3
  • JEAN
    Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Morton’s Steakhouse made for a very enjoyable and relaxing evening in the company of very attentive and pleasant servers. The food was delicious and worth the wait of the day. The salad was excellent and the steak was cooked to perfection. The mash potatoes were not truly mashed but the French Fries was to our instant liking so we forgot all about the mashed potatoes.
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    Morton's The Steakhouse - ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
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    4.6
  • AlexVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Food and service was excellent. The acoustics carry loudly with everyone talk in a cozy place so so wouldn’t recommend for a “quiet getting to know” first date but definitely bring them there on a one month anniversary haha
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    Oliva SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
    •
    4.7
  • johannah
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    Great experience and look forward to going back. Food was delicious
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    Betts - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Cleveland
    •
    4.5
  • Dan
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 14, 2024
    We’ve dined at Blue Point before over the years, but tonight was by far our favorite time. We took my daughter for our annual Christmas dinner and it could not have been more perfect. Our server, Hailie was so kind and attentive. She made the experience truly special for my daughter. Our appetizer, entrees and desserts were perfect. The Christmas decorations at Blue Point are second to none and elicit the ambiance of a Manhattan restaurant during and holidays. We cannot recommend Blue Point or our server Hailie highly enough.
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    Blue Point GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
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    4.8

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