Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in University Circle

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Cleveland

Neighborhoods

BeachwoodCleveland EastCleveland HeightsDowntown ClevelandDowntown Cleveland / E. 4th StreetDowntown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

49 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Michelson and Morley restaurant

1. Michelson and Morley

4.6

Exceptional(511)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • University Circle

Booked 3 times today

An American-style bistro featuring a variety of locally source and seasonal small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches and entrees. Michelson and Morley is located inside CWRUs Tinkham Veale University Center.

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2. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.8

Exceptional(1854)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 17 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.

3. Fahrenheit

4.4

Awesome(3395)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 21 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

4. Blue Point Grille

4.7

Exceptional(6610)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 24 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.

5. edwins too

4.4

Awesome(399)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Breakfast • Cleveland East

Edwins Too is a new fine dining concept by EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute and Brandon Chrostowski. The team behind the acclaimed fine French eatery and training center, where formerly incarcerated adults gain foundational culinary and hospitality skills, invites epicureans and enthusiasts to escape the tried and true and experience a culinary adventure. Edwin's Too is open for Brunch, 10:30-2:30 Saturday and Sunday.“edwins too allows our students, graduates and Management Fellows to elevate their crafts, and showcase the healing power of food, while delivering on the EDWINS promise to strengthen, support and enrich the community.”

6. Betts - Cleveland

4.8

Exceptional(564)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 6 times today

Please call the restaurant at +1 (216) 357-2680 if looking to book a reservation for parties over (5) five guests. We are more than happy to accommodate you and your party if possible."Betts" is a tribute to Elizabeth Schofield, wife of Captain Levi Schofield and our namesake. The space is cozy yet airy and feels like a mix between a restaurant and a very cool home that you’d happily want to reside in all day. Betts is inspired by American dishes we all know and love but reinvented with a thoughtful approach. The menu focuses on freshness, quality and whole foods put out from a predominantly scratch kitchen. It's easy to eat healthy here and it's just as easy to indulge- the menu has something for everyone.

7. Taste

4.5

Awesome(853)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 4 times today

A place for food, wine, funContemporary cuisine, extensive wine list, full bar in a sleek, yet casual atmosphere.

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8. Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(2378)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 36 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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9. The Haunted House Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(3949)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 18 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

10. Friar's Table

4.7

Exceptional(132)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 35 times today

The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.

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