31 Best Seafood Restaurants in Cleveland

“Amazing filet Mignon! Do not I repeat DO NOT add sauce as the meat with a pinch of Black Sea salt is amazing just the way it is. I’ve never had a beautifully cooked medium filet stay warm all the way thru the eating experience..Bottomline wow!“

“Fantastic dinner! We had one of the best caesar salads ever! The rosemary bread is so dense and moist and delish. The fettuccine with eggplant, garlic snd tomatoes was excellent! The calamari was cooked perfectly - so tender. Portions are very generous and we were full so we didn't get dessert. Service was excellent. Nice ambiance. Definitely eat here!! I will be back!!“

“I stumbled upon the recently opened Juicy Seafood in the plaza at 79th and Euclid. The restaurant is a very nicely decorated atmosphere, family friendly, clean, and great service. I've told friends and family. So happy to have found this sit in seafood restaurant. My seafood bag was finger licking gooood!!!!!!“

“Food and atmosphere are awesome but Hailey the bartender is a true gem! She’s fast, experienced, friendly and absolutely wonderful! I hope this establishment recognizes the rockstar she is. I will recommend to anyone this place! 5 stars!!!!“

“Etna truly is the most intimate, cozy place in Little Italy. You walk in the door, immediately feel the charm, welcome and warmth of the staff and the smells of the kitchen. The food is amazing, the wine perfection. I have traveled to Italy many times….Etna takes you there as soon as you walk through the door. ❤️“

“Food, service and atmosphere were excellent during our visit on an early Friday evening. The Mardi Gras decor is nicely done. Our server, Erin, was very courteous and checked on us regularly to see if we needed anything. We will definitely stop by again when visiting the Tremont area and recommend to others as a place to go for a decent dining experience with reasonable prices for food and drinks.“

“The food was really yummy and well seasoned. We tried the sides entree with Mac n cheese, corn medley, potato salad, then 3 appetizers of fried green tomatoes, catfish strips, and shrimp n grits. Everything was on point! One of the cooks came out and recommended the catfish strips so of course we added those to our order. Yum! The bar area needed another bartender and their pos system streamlined but otherwise a go to spot for tasty food and friendly vibes…“

“This place had a fantastic vibe. Visiting from out of town and stumbled upon this gem. Tried the wings not bad may try something else if visiting again. Service was great and staff very friendly. Wanted to come back for the comedy show but couldn't make it. Hope to return again. Good energy overall.“

“We were in Cleveland on business for a few days, and this was by far the best dining experience we had. The ambiance is great with areas segmented, giving a sense of coziness even though it is not a small establishment. We had cocktails at the bar before dinner. Big beautiful bar with great service and selection. Everyone liked what they had. I had the roasted pineapple margarita. It wasn't my favorite margarita, but that's just my personal preference...it was a little too sweet for me, and the glass was very sticky/sugary, but I was intrigued with the idea so i tried it. I just had to wash my hands before I wanted to touch... anything. At dinner the big round tables give plenty of room for food, comfort, and conversation. The Steak Cigar appetizers were loved by my colleagues... They were a bit rich for me but the taste was delicious. The calamari was perfect with a creative Wasabi aoli lighty drizzled. In our group, one had lamb shank, 2 had sea bass, one had Steak Diane. The lamb and steak were a 10 out of 10, according to my colleagues. I would give the seabass about an 8 out of 10, and likewise with my colleague who also had it. It was very good, but there was something slightly off with texture, and it was a tad on the bland side. I love Chilean seabass...who doesn't? And I'm used to just getting goosebumps from that first delicious bite of this delicate fish. Not quite the case here, but still very good. The asparagus was perfect. The service was top-notch. They were very busy with several tables of groups of business people from the same conference we were attending, and the server absolutely did not miss a thing. Oh! And the cornbread was a surprise and a treat! Old fashioned cornbread served hot in a little iron skillet! We half joked about wanting cornbread for dessert when she brought the dessert menu...and guess what...she brought us cornbread for dessert. I highly recommend this restaurant and will go again when in Cleveland.“

“What can I say it was simply phenomenal I freaking loved it I end up getting the classic combo with the pancakes mix berries and I end up getting the City Diner Burger and it was so good I really enjoyed it so much the fries were awesome with the burger oh man I haven't had fries like that and a long time also the cook he did the most excellent job cooking the food and the waitress was simply very attentive always came for my coffee asked me if I needed anything else not to mention she was very easy on the eyes her name is Vera and she is very beautiful and a very very excellent waitress...“

“My family and I had such a great time at Red Crab last night. The food was excellent, the music is always good, and our waitress, Lisa, was so attentive and fun to be around. We’ve been to many seafood boils around the country but we always come back here because it’s the best. Definitely will be coming back soon!“

“It was my first time in this area, as I saw it on the news. I was coming from work, and its great if you don’t have a lot of options food wise after midnight, they are open 24 hours. I ordered the cod fish dinner from Little Italia I think, and the food was prepared only moments after I ordered. I did feel like it was pricey but convenience wise, it wasn’t bad, but the portion of fish was disappointing as they actually supplemented the lacking amount of fish with a ton of fries. Parking was available but most people use blinkers to sit up front. Also, the service is so cool, you don’t have to interact with anyone, and the time they estimated the food to be ready, was only 2-3 minutes later than they actually said but that wasn’t bad either. I only took away 1 star for the food for cost to portion of fish ratio.“

“The ambiance is like that of a dimly lit, fancy, but cozy date night. If you're looking to try their happy hour you need to get there right when they open because it fills up fast. We had a dinner reservation for five and service was excellent. They started us off with fresh bread and a tasty oil to dip into. Then we all ordered something different to test out. I got two sides - the veal tortellini in a parmesan cream sauce, and sautéed escarole with beans and sausage. Both were delicious and big portions. For dessert we also got a variety, and I would recommend the cheesecake. It was so light and a wonderful end to our evening. This place is pricey, so be prepared to spend your dough. But I thought it was worth it. Also the name is now Acqua Di Dea for some reason.“

“Excellent food. Upscale dining, but not as high priced as you would expect! Highly recommend! I had the salmon and it was absolutely amazing. Their menu changes so who knows if it’ll still be on there, but not a single person in our party had a bad meal so I couldn’t imagine new things to be rotated in would be anything short of awesome!“

“Absolutely Amazing!! The oysters are decadent, the food was delicious! Excellent selection of cocktails! The views are Gorgeous! But by far the best part of this outstanding dining experience was the service!! 5!! Anthony was EXCEPTIONAL! We celebrated my daughters 25th Birthday & Alley Cat was the most Perfectly beautiful venue for a celebration! This will be a family tradition for years to come! Thank you Alley Cat and Thank You Anthony & Team! All of the incredible staff made our day superb!“

“Dons is the epitome of a classic seafood restaurant. It's the perfect mix of classy and casual. I've never eaten in the main dining room, only at the bar, but service from the bartenders is always spot on. The drinks are great and so is the food. My favorite dishes so far have been the PEI mussels, the crab cakes, and the Portuguese seafood stew. Everything is fresh and delicious. Happy hour is awesome too!“

“Ordered Cauliflower Crust with Red Sauce, No Cheese and Veggies. It was really good and the crust was awesome. A good delight before I start a detox ?Vegetarian options: Fresh. Although pineapples were not sweet but it was okay. The only downside.Dietary restrictions: No cheese. Honored my request with no issues“

“Despite being, quite literally, a hole in the wall, the food at Cilantro Thai was delicious, combining fresh ingredients with big, bold flavors. In keeping with it being an “express” restaurant, the menu isn’t super extensive… and prices are also slightly high. Moreover, when we went on a Friday evening there were only 2 employees trying to operate the entire shop; they were doing a valiant job, but service was a bit slow as a result.Note: plan to order takeout if you come here. Even if one of the two tables in the restaurant happens to be empty, the space isn’t particularly conducive to dining in.“

“Pretty good Spanish food in a nice environment. Mostly full plate food, not tapas style. We shared some crab cakes and calamari, and I had a stuffed salmon special. All were pretty good...entrees were gigantic portions. Most people at the table were not able to finish their meal. The food was a bit expensive...would have been nice to pay a bit less and get normal size portion. Sides are served more family style which was good. Service was friendly, but a bit rough for an expensive restaurant. Environment was nice, tablecloth tables, higher end. There is a small patio as well in the front. Would go back again.“

“Whenever I want great, fried perch, I always stop by the Farm House Food Distributors. They cook the fish perfectly every time! I asked for the cornmeal coating. It’s fried crispy but it’s not dry. I’ve been purchasing perch from this location for many many years and it’s always on point! Also, the cost is very reasonable. I ordered 8 pieces and it cost $16 and some change. The price also included the cooking fee. The customer service team is good and on Fridays, it’s usually packed. If you want them to cook your food, make sure to call early! It can take an hour for your order to be ready. If you love fish, check them out! You can get it cooked or take it home and cook it yourself.“

“Great ambience, the waitress was very nice and the food was decent. I had calamari as an appetizer ( it was subpar) and the short rib for an entree( delicious but small portion). I left still hungry. The bar staff was not very friendly. I will not rush back but overall I had a good experience.“

“This was a small mall type restaurant (I was expecting an eat in restaurant). The woman behind the counter was friendly and had our food made to order in about 15 minutes. We had perch po-boy and perch dinner and also a catfish po'boy. The fish was deliciously crunchy and flavorful - my mouth wanted more even when oli was full. Fries were really tasty and had some seasoning that icouldn't describe but was phenomenal with the bbq sauce drizzled on top. The coleslaw on topwas great too. The place is small and the menu is limited and there aren't many seats in this tiny mall that that it was located in but it was the best fish sandwich I've had in at least a decade.“

“This place is CRAZY good. Seriously can’t say enough good things about it. Friendly staff, fast service, and the ribs ???Tell your friends, bring your family, wear your elastic pants!Look at this picture! Tell me you don’t want to have some of this!Tell me! I dare you… and if you do, I don’t believe you.Probably the best kept secret in all of Cleveland. A magical El Dorado, Shangri-La of a BBQ establishment.“

“This was my first seafood boil experience and the only thing I am mad about is that it took me so long to try this. THIS FOOD IS UNBELIEVABLY AMAAAAZING! Order delivery and it all comes in a bag FULL OF FLAVOR, fresh, not spicy(because I asked for it and was afraid of spicy) and well served. I can't say anything about ambiance since I was not in the restaurants but can't wait to go there and try different options in the menu. I had a pound of crawfish and 1/2 pound shrimp with corn and broccoli. This is life changing. I know many people have tried this kind of food, but since I am not from here and we don't usually have this in South America I can't explain enough how I loved this experience.“

“I love Omar's I order the same thing everyone I go here an Orange Roughy Scampi combo with everything fried and sauce on my fries my favorite place to eat Food always good hot and fresh even the coleslaw is good and I don't eat nobody's coleslaw lol“

“this was my first time coming in here and I was surprised at how spacious the place was and I love that when I walked in people were on the stage tearing it up. It's great that they have an patio area for the ones who need a smoke break. I did not know that they had food, I don't think I smelled any when I walked in. The dj did a decent job with the music, he played music to match his crowd. The old people got their music and the young people got their music. I feel like I will come back!“

“The atmosphere was wonderful and soothing. I really enjoyed the dim lights and low music. The service was excellent. We had a wonderful waitress named Minnie, who was upbeat and very knowledgeable about the food. She was attentive and took great care of us. - The food here was really good from my experience as a first time customer. My sangria was a 10 out of 10 it was so good. I made the entire table, get it, and no one was disappointed. It even had a dehydrated apple on top that was edible and delicious. As far as my appetizer, I got hamburger sliders, which were also a 9.5 out of 10. The size of the burger was larger than your typical slider And you get two of them which was wonderful. One could honestly eat that slider for a lunch meal. Two of my friends got burgers and they thoroughly enjoyed it. Another appetizer we got was the cheese dip which I would say was pretty good. It had mini pepperonis on top and came with small Slices of dried bread and it surprisingly paired well together. My favorite thing that I ate was the scallops and risotto. I am a person who actually hates risotto. But my friend got the sage risotto and scallops and allowed me to try it and it was a 12 out of 10. It was so good that I changed my order and got the same thing I didn't really like the pizza but I know the pizza is good I just probably shouldn't have gotten the meatballs on my pizza. I was still very satisfied because, the scallops and sage risotto just truly won the day. Everyone who tasted it became upset that they didn't get it. Now also, let me advise that the risotto does have dried pieces of very hard bacon in it, peas, and small slices of asparagus so if you do not like any of those items, I would suggest you take it out.“

“I went here to enjoy a night out with staff and it was the perfect little bar that we needed. The staff was so friendly and great listeners. I ordered a tequila sunrise and a prime rib philly steak sub with fries and mozzarella sticks. I absolutely loved both! The mozzarella sticks are topped with parmesan cheese and were cooked just right. This is a great place for a quick bite to eat and drink. The Dj was also full of life and was very entertaining ? Thank you! ?“

“TASTY CHINESE EATS IN CLEVELAND! I don't know what the demographics are of Cleveland, OH but this Asia Plaza, that Li Wah Restaurant is located in, certainly gives a worthy comparison to what we have in Los Angeles, CA. The first thing when we walk into Li Wah, that strikes me, is how friendly the staff is! Everyone is smiling! Even the crabs in the water tanks are!!! I coulda sworn one of them gave me a "tip your cap" gesture as I walked by toward the bathroom! Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles RARELY smile, so this is a BIG plus! The second thing noticed was the scent of Honey Walnut Shrimp in the air! How could you NOT walk into this place with an aroma like that?!? We were visiting Cleveland to watch my son compete in a Volleyball tournament at Cleveland State University and after a long day Da Kid was craving sustenance! Smelling that scent just sucked my son in like a vacuum and made his stomach growl like a lion! Luckily Li Wah was open later in the evening because Chinese dim sum is his jam! Pleasant atmosphere, spacious dining area, AND a whole buncha Asian folk inside confirming the foods' authenticity lol! Alrighty... let's eat! WALNUT SHRIMP with CREAMY SAUCE: HAD to order this just because of that aroma in the air and it did not disappoint! Slight carmelization yet still creamy as well, made for some really tasty shrimps that were plump & juicy. Ample broccoli florets as a border for the dish were perfectly steamed and complemented the dish perfectly. This did not last long. SHANGHAI PORK DUMPLING (their Xiao Long Bao): Comes 5 pieces per order. Not a rival to what we can get in Los Angeles or New York City, but for Cleveland, I am pretty happy with the quality of XLB that we got here. Smaller in size but the wrapper held strong when pulled from bamboo container with chopsticks. Meat inside had some flavor to it and definitely a juicy explosion when you bit into each dumpling. Not bad, Cleveland... not bad at all. SPICY SALT & PEPPER SQUID: Yummy YUMMY!! Big plate of squid pieces perfectly deep fried, that had nice flavor and heat to it. Not gummy at all. I'd order this again! HONG KONG STYLE VANCOUVER CRAB: Big dish of shelled crab pieces battered, flavored, and deep fried. Pretty big serving, probably better to be shared, than eaten solo. VERY GOOD FLAVOR TO IT! Not sure how they can flavor the meat inside the shell but it was. My mom's loved every bite! They provide all the appropriate tools to get the meat fyi ;) PEPPER STEAK HO FUN (their Chow Fun): Another large serving here! This wide noodle dish is has a really good taste to it. The noodles are well prepared, not soft & squishy but more of a chewy gummy texture. Big chunks of steak are cooked just right so it's not chewy at all. Solid stuff. BABY BOK CHOY with GARLIC SAUCE: Had to get some fiber in so we decided on something a lil more unique than what we are use to. The garlic sauce is flavorful but garlic-ness is subtle. The Bok Choy is crisp. Big dish, good for a group of people or 1 vegetarian who wants one dish ;) VERY EASY RECOMMENDATION! A solid option for Chinese dim sum and traditional entrees in Cleveland, OH. Enjoy ;)“

“My wife believes that we should give this place another try. I was completely underwhelmed, but we were part of a large party, the meals were all served at once, so the food may have suffered heat lamp damage. My dish was dry and pretty flavorless. It looked so promising in the menu.“

“At first sight this little hole in wall diner doesn't look like much, but the gentleman running the show was friendly and helpful! Breakfast sandwiches, omelets and hash browns were so amazing!! Just what we needed for this unexpected trip to CLE! Thank you sir!“