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Don's Lighthouse Grille, Cleveland, OH

Don's Lighthouse Grille

4.4
4.4
2179 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Don"s Lighthouse is located along Cleveland's scenic lakefront seven minutes from downtown's sports, theater and concert districts. Situated in a landmark building, Don's offers the freshest seafood, steaks,and chops and is a premier dining spot in Northeast Ohio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 961-6700
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luis Lolon Cora
  • Private party facilities
    The captains room holds up to 50 people for full service dining in a formal atmosphere.
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Cross street
    Clifton
  • Parking details
    Private lot with complimentary valet parking Monday-Friday for lunch and Friday-Saturday evenings
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,179 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's Lighthouse Grille offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "wonderful service." Known for its flavorful seafood, generous portions, and inviting atmosphere, it's perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "pretzel encrusted walleye" and "best apple pie ever." Some service inconsistencies noted, but overwhelmingly positive feedback.

2,179 Reviews
  1. Perry

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    My cod dinner consisted of a small piece of baked cod (cell phone size) with tasteless wild rice. My wife ordered the lobster tail. It came with melted butter on a warmer. Problem was there was no butter in the warmer. The server replaced it. When my wife tried to eat it the lobster was raw. The server agreed and replaced it with a smaller lobster tail. It was brought to our table after I had finished my meal. Making a long story short, it was just poor quality food. This was the first time we had tried the restaurant after a bad experience years ago. After more than thirty years we are done with Don's restaurants for good.

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  2. Chris

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’s never disappoints. Food and service are beyond compare. The food is a little pricey so we save our visits for special occasions. But it’s always a very nice experience.

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  3. Tonya

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We waited about a half an hour before our server came to take our order. Other than that the service was just ok but the food was excellent.

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  4. Steve

    Nashville

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a nice meal this evening at Don’s Lighthouse. It’s a very comfortable and intimate dining room, but a little dated. The drinks were very good and the food was good. I ordered what I was told was going to be a ribeye, which turned out to be a strip steak. Still, it was good, with fingerling potatoes and asparagus. My wife had a nice salmon. Despite the ordering issue. I will return.

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  5. Kevin

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our food was wonderful and my steak was outstanding. The staff was great!

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  6. DavidF

    VIP

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very enjoyable. Our second visit. We will go back. Server forgot my salad so she brought it with main. Other than that a perfect evening.

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  7. Zach

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner the food was amazing and it’s a quiet environment where you can talk and enjoy your meal. Highly recommend!

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  8. John

    Jacksonville

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine out here. Fast, professional, and delicious! Had the walleye, it was superb. My wire had short rib that melted in our mouths! Highly recommend this one!

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  9. Frank

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    While our table was perfect, and our waiter (Chris) knowledgeable and attentive, we found the value lacking given the portions and price. But compared to other upscale restaurants, comparable.

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  10. Charles

    VIP

    Cleveland

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic once again. The consistency of quality at Don's is great. So many choices for dinner. Service was very good and allowed substitutions with our orders that made them that much better.

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Don's Lighthouse Grille is rated 4.4 stars by 2179 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Don's Lighthouse Grille

8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clifton
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private lot with complimentary valet parking Monday-Friday for lunch and Friday-Saturday evenings
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Lolon Cora
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (216) 961-6700
  • Private party facilities
    The captains room holds up to 50 people for full service dining in a formal atmosphere.
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