50 Best American Restaurants in Cleveland

“Fantastic Soba noodles (cold dish)! Great staff (Thank you, Shannon),very nice atmosphere. A wonderful night out with the Mrs. was made extra special. Can’t wait to go back.“

“Great food and wonderful service. Would definitely come back“

“Booked a private event for a Christmas party. They went above and beyond. Made fabulous suggestions to go with our theme. Every little detail was perfect. Food amazing! Service outstanding! Can't wait to do it again. From the owner to the server, the staff was fabulous. Chef James Gaydos was creative and artistic and the food tasted wonderful.“

“My Fiancé and I enjoyed our dinner and time at Great Lakes Brewery tonight thanks to host Ciera, and our server Katie, and manager Shannon who made our experience even more wonderful, if not just as wonderful as our meal and dining experience!!!! We enjoyed ourselves greatly and will be back soon!!!“

“We had a 12:30 pm Sunday Brunch reservation and we’re able to sit on their deck overlooking the Cuyahoga river. We had a wonderful meal, our server Cara was prompt, polite and pleasant. The service was outstanding, the food and beverages were enjoyed by our group. Great spot to hang out with a panoramic view of the river across from the Jacob’s Pavilion at Nautica. We will definitely go back.“

“Terra is the best thing to happen to Terrestrial Brewing Co! Located inside the brewery, Terra brings in a more comfortable and cool atmosphere with a simple menu, good cocktails and great food at a reasonable price. Of course their craft beer is available as well. The Pimento cheese dip is a must try, and the chicken sandwich is done right. Dog friendly patio and also in the brewery side. Check the website to see their daily specials as well!“

“Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. We ordered some Pantry snacks (a must do), Walleye, Fried Chicken, and Butterscotch Pudding. Every bite was perfect. We were heartbroken losing both Lola and Greenhouse Tavern due to Covid, (and we still are) but Cordelia is the kind of restaurant that can make East 4th a go-to dining spot for us again.“

“The food is delicious no matter what you get. The staff is wonderful and kind and this shows are very good. We go that all the time my husband and I and friends we supposed to be up there this Sunday. I can’t wait. I will definitely recommend to everyone and the owner. He is a wonderful and kind he goes around. Make sure everybody’s having a good time and the food is good.“

“Great place for food and friends!“

“You get the best diner style experience here. We were quoted a 30-minute wait time but ended up being seated in about 20. The hostess & waitress we had were so great.

I got a vanilla cafe latte, which was killer! It was the perfect drink to have while we waited for our food. We got the grumpy kids' meals for our 3 kids. It came with a mickey mouse shaped pancake, sausage or bacon & eggs. My husband got the jambalaya omelet. I was happy he let me try it ? I've never had anything like it, it was incredible. I got the sausage gravy benedict. It's exactly what it sounds like ? & it was delicious. The jambalaya & benedict came with cajun home fries, too.

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly with kids menus“

“Great customer satisfaction! Great food“

“Excellent experience with the chef’s tasting tonight. It’s a lot of food! Shoutout to Johnathan who gave flawless service and wine pairings!“

“I got my food to go after I’d had a cocktail. The swinging benches across the street are a perfect place to sit and eat your divine tastes of FAT CAT’s … I had the salmon burger and Brussels sprouts and a Purple haze cocktail at the bar. The sandwich was literally perfect! The avocado was the perfect touch! Always a treat! Tastes and Travels gives FAT CATS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My daughter, granddaughters, & I just ate at this restaurant and seriously it had the absolute best breakfast and the service was amazing!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“my wife and have always had great, outstanding meals here, plus the service is always outstanding. Just wanted to show our appreciation, thank u“

“Marie's has excellent Eastern European cuisine. My friend had the beef goulash, and I had the breaded pork chops. Both tasty and made to perfection. Just like my grandmother's cooking. Yum.

Service was friendly and attentive, but not intrusive.

Don't expect a modern-day atmosphere. Modern-day atmosphere would not be appropriate for old world cuisine.“

“Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend the Killit Skillet!“

“Lively diner with Cleveland dishes in“

“friendly atmosphere great service and the food is excellent“

“On 10/20/23 the line to get in was out the door hence the canopy for those folks outside. Great Delicious Deli“

“The food and service were excellent. Always there asking if you needed anything. Service incredible and great group of people coming there to get great food!“

“Excellent food...interesting atmosphere and great service provided by Donte!!!“

“Great place to enjoy great food, fast and friendly service and fellowship. Best pancakes in town!“

“Everything was incredible!! Starting with our wonderful server Hallie, all the way to the chef who prepared something for our daughter that wasn’t even on the menu! The food was delicious, every course. We can’t wait to go back!“

“been going there for years everything great good customer service child friendly“

“Second visit! Great food and great service Also enjoy the French wines🥂 Love the Outdoor dining 😎“

“Having a tip automatically added to the bill of two people is off-putting. For the record, I'm a good Tipper. I did actually add to the 15% automatically added because our server was awesome. But tipping is an addition, not part of the bill. Heck, add it to the cost of the food and I'll pay it. but not in tipping. that's my choice.“

“Great food at a great price.“

“Every time I have got the food there. It has been delicious the only thing I really love is the steak fries and wing dings hot season. Just right done in 10 to 15 minutes in and out. I hate that the street is messed up. But that does not stop me from going to get that hot chicken.“

“Great local spot. Delicious food & drinks.“

“BEST GYRO PHILLY AND HOT DOGS WE EVER HAD!! ALSO THE NICEST PEOPLE WE MET IN CLEVELAND SO FAR! Excellent customer services! Fast service and clean ! My husband ate 3 x before walking away I couldn’t even get good pictures of his food . My kids loved the hot dogs and they don’t even eat hotdogs but they ate these.“

“We were standing at the host stand waiting for a while (but we did come around 2 pm). After we sat down our waitress was great. The food is pricey for what it is, but the portion sizes are good. It was very convenient in the hotel lobby though.“

“Jessica was the best and we will come back for her“

“This is our favorite local spot! A true community building space that gathers the whole neighborhood. Todd is the best!“

“Wonderful food and service. Our server Sarah was great! We’ve been coming to Heck’s now for 46 years and it doesn’t disappoint.“

“Fresh delicious food! nice owners the food was high quality and so good“

“Great find. Amazing breakfast. Best find. Must stop at Gabe’s family restaurant!!! You will not be disappointed!!“

“Working with Sausalito on Ninth was an absolute pleasure as a wedding planner. From crafting a personalized menu to flawlessly executing the catering logistics, they showcased professionalism and creativity. The seamless collaboration between our teams enhanced the overall wedding experience for previous couples and their guests. I highly recommend Sausalito on Ninth to any future clients looking for a catering partner that goes above and beyond to create memorable moments. I look forward to working future events with them.“

“they hamburgers clap good af and they pizza good fasho I gotta try the wings now definitely recommend“

“Great diner style restaurant thankfully still operating and open early in the area that I was able to grab breakfast in before heading out for the day.

Since it was a Friday, you can order day-specific fish specialties - I forget exact name but it was a fish sandwich and I opted for Mac and cheese as the side.

It was a bit busy when I came in but there was still plenty of seating for anyone who came, (so this place is definitely larger than expected).

There is also a small below main level parking lot directly under the restaurant (recommend for any rainy day travelers or to keep your car a bit cooler from the sun).

Food was served within reasonable time and the wait staff were friendly but also very on-the-go quick pace. So it was very normal for them to forget the tar tar sauce for the sandwich (which I asked for at the next earliest convenience of the wait staff).

I also got a brownie hot fudge sundae for dessert. I think I got one of the more dried out pieces (it comes with two brownie triangles) but it makes sense since who orders a brownie sundae first thing in the morning? Only me. ?

I just let it soak in the melting vanilla ice cream and it was fine. Equally delicious as the other piece of brownie. ?

I used to order chicken tenders with honey mustard and Notso fries here many years back. I will have to return to try and get those next time if it's still on the menu (forgot to check since I was sleepy).“

“Nice atmosphere and friendly staff!“

“Such a cute brunch spot with the bustle of local shops, restaurants and in walking distance to the west side market“

“best place in Cleveland“

“James and Calvin y'all the truth keep up the great work my brothers this is one of my and wife favorite spots to eat food is always on point y'all never seize to amaze me“

“Great tasty Big Boy sandwich just like in the ‘70s. It brings back wonderful memories of going there 50 years ago.“

“Thursday has the BEST BARTENDER IN THE WORLD Rayshawn, the wings are off the chain, the music is wonderful.“

“Delicious Caesar salad! The anchovies were a very nice touch!“

“While I’ve heard many speak of “The Standard” in Collinwood, I had never made it there until Thursday, when my “foodie” daughter, (@thingsivebeeneating), planned my surprise birthday dinner there for our big family.
The ambiance was so relaxing- dimly lit, sheers gently flowing between tables, a long beautiful bar, an open kitchen, and an outdoor garden patio area that truly felt like an oasis- you might forget you were in CLE on the eve of Halloween. It was lush, vibrant, and warm. The music that was piped throughout the restaurant, vacillated between “La Vie en Rose” and Frank’s “I Did It My Way”…truly transported you to a fine dining establishment in Paris. We were seated in front of the open kitchen. I don’t always enjoy this view, but the people in this kitchen seemed relaxed and happy to be there! While cooking, they seemed to have a camaraderie going- lots of smiles, and zero sense of being harried. (I noticed when a couple came in for dinner on the later side toward kitchen- closing, the staff there visually appeared welcoming nonetheless.)
Our group shared several bottles of wine, tried the innovative cocktails, and also the old tried and trues. We loved our server, Nicole. She was knowledgeable, welcoming, and fun! She quickly delivered the complimentary, freshly baked rolls with a trio of tapenade, olives, and oil/balsamic. My daughter warned us to come hungry, as we’d be wanting to try several apps. We had frog’s legs, crab croquettes, tuna tartare, French onion gratiné, beet carpaccio, and escargot. Other seldom seen items such as quail, foie gras, bone marrow, Moroccan lamb sausages, etc. were also available. We took SO long to decide on our entrees- they ALL sounded magical. We had aromatic, Fez chicken (complete with tagine) served with Moroccan couscous, Dover sole, pistachio encrusted rack of lamb, Chef/Owner Said’s bountiful paella, 24-hour braised short rib, and an epic “bowl” of pasta bolognese. My daughter prearranged a brought in cake, so we didn’t try the desserts, but Said amped our finale with a round of fancy nut-and-chocolate-encrusted coffee concocted liqueur shots! (Insert chef’s kiss!) This dinner celebration was nothing less than over the top! We had a fantastic evening! It almost (but not quite) makes me anxious to age, just to celebrate there again!“

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“the best food and service every single time!! We drive from Canton just to eat here. I wish I could remember our waitresses name we had last night. She was probably the best server we have ever had!!! The sea bass was amazing!“