50 Best American Restaurants near Highland Heights

“The wife and I eat here often. We feel the price compared to what you get is extremely reasonable. We tend to stick with what we like, but I haven't had anything that I wouldn't eat again. I love the beer cheese pretzels. Half priced apps during happy hour is a very nice bonus as well.Parking: Parking in front is somewhat limited, but there are more spots off to the side within easy under a minute walking distance.“

“Ahoy, me hearties! Denny's be a port of call where any seafarin' soul can find a hearty meal. Their griddles sizzle like a cannon fire, servin' up the finest flapjacks on the seven seas. Open day and night, it's a beacon to all hungry pirates seekin' refuge and a warm plate. The crew be as welcoming as a calm sea, makin' ye feel like ye've dropped anchor in a friendly harbor. Truly a five-star establishment in the ocean of eateries!“

“Start your evening at the charming bar if you can, where exquisitely knowledgeable and friendly Jeremy and John will welcome you with great drinks. It only gets better in the beautiful dining rooms where every table is excellent. If you're really lucky, you'll have Mark as your server for a delicious dinner.“

“Save up some money for this restaurant, but excellent higher class cooking hell's kitchen would be proud of. Waitress excellent. Management walked around talking with guests. Can't go wrong here, just plan on spending $75 plus for two, but hey! It's quality. Well organized. Sounded like some Hispanics cooking also with hearing the language. Impressive with a minor flaw of water stains in the section I was in. It overlooks Chagrin falls with a nice view out the windows.“

“Amazing experience, can’t wait to go back! Pancakes and sausage I’ve had were probably the best breakfast I’ve tasted. Local maple syrup was a wonderful touch. Even butter was very tasty. Staff were amazing from waitresses to the cook who all wanted to make sure that my experience was exceptional. Service was extremely quick and despite busy dining room, my order came right up. I also loved the atmosphere - elevated breakfast diner experience. Thank you so much for wonderful morning. I’ll be back to try other items on the menu!“

“Jam-packed on a Saturday evening but food, atmosphere, and especially service was on point. Erica took great care of us, her recommendations and suggestions were perfect. Some dishes the group loved were the cheddar biscuits (of course), whipped feta, blackened shrimp capellini, and butternut squash carbonara.“

“Went for a birthday dinner and I am happy she chose this place. This place was so good. A 5-star experience that I did not expect. Because of the location you would think it was just an average restaurant but this place is offering a fine dining experience. I loved my cocktail it was perfectly made. I ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer they weren't bad but they weren't great either. My entree was as seafood pasta. It was a little pricy but for the portion size and quality it was definitely worth it.i I will definitely go there again.“

“Pancakes the size of my head with fresh blueberries, and the staff seem to be close and know their customers. A little hectic on a Saturday morning with a ton of pickup orders but plenty of seating. Also a lot of really cool artwork on the walls.“

“Had a large team dinner (13) and it was great! Service was amazing, very friendly and excellent. They worked with a religious dietary restriction in our party to ensure they knew what the restrictions were and clearly explained which options were good for that diner and when the shared apps were brought advised again which one did not meet the requirement. Cocktails were beautifully presented and very tasty. The food was also beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Also, all 13 main dinner plates were delivered within moments of each other. Our server was very attentive and checked frequently to ensure all were satisfied. The rack of lamb I had was cooked perfectly and absolutely tender and delicious. Others had the steak and trout and salmon and everyone said theirs was great. We all got desserts and those were killer too. Great flavor combinations prepared beautifully. Top notch all around!“

“Kailey was a breath of fresh air in the after math of 1 of the worst two (2) week periods my significant other have every had. With that, we decided & prayed to have a good evening wherever we go. God led us to Smokey Bones & it’s clear the reason was because we needed her + her energy! She accepted us with open arms, a warm personal, and a sense of connection to us that we never experienced with a server as a couple. All the stresses & worriers of the world went away during our time with Kailey! Thank God for her & the fact that your organization hired her. Please share the we will be forever grateful our time with & the opportunity for our fresh start to be reignited from her being simply awesome. We will be back to visit her & the rest of your wonderful team at the Mentor Smokey Bones!“

“Best breakfast or lunch in an always busy diner environment! The staff actually cares about your experience and makes it fun. Now they take credit cards as well, so go get in line and enjoy the whole "Eat at Joe's" experience“

“A very vast selection to choose from drink and food wise. Great prices, awesome food. The place was absolutely packed wall to wall and service wasn't lacking. Our table had the Mardi Gras omelette, Chicken and Waffles and the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict. No complaints, super tasty! Definitely my new favorite brunch spot! For the people who complain about waiting, you can simply join the wait-list online. It takes 10 seconds to fill out and submit. We had zero wait upon arrival because we utilized the wait-list.“

“We had been looking forward to going here for a few weeks, and it did not disappoint.Our simple breadboard and green herb mix salad appetizers were great.Our main meal of sandwiches and salads were also very good, but the best part of the meal was the Red Velvet Cake, which was to DIE FOR.In short, we would definitely come back.“

“I was pleasantly surprised by the Northstar cafe. Stopped in for a quick bite to eat before Sunday mass. The food came out quick and was delicious. Was a bit sad that they didn’t have a wider latte selection, but the atmosphere and food made up for it. There’s a coffee shop close by at Van Aken Market.“

“Cool place to have some food and drinks. Atmosphere inside is nice and chill, servers were pleasant. Food was DELICIOUS --- I highly recommend the brussel sprouts and crispy potatoes. The cocktails were very good. The food and drinks are a bit overpriced but I expect it in Pinecrest. Would have given 5 stars but when asked if we wanted water when first arrived they brought out an artesian bottled water and didn't give offer us "free" water. They charged us $8 for the water we didn't have a choice in. When they came around during the meal they refilled with thankfully free water. Be aware that you may need to specify you want normal water like most other places would serve you. Kind of sus.Vegetarian options: A few vegetarian options, mostly in the salads or vegetables. Make sure to ask the server as some options that seem vegetarian are cooked with animal fat/broth.Parking: Large lot and street parking, but a very busy area so may need to circle a few times.“

“Food was great , customer service and atmosphere was good , prices are a little high , simply because there’s no combos everything is priced separately for example if you get a burger the fries are separate and the drink is separate but I’m overall pleased and definitely will be “

“Have been coming to Tommy's for decades and never been disappointed. The food is always delicious and exactly the way I remember. The place has a great vibe with excellent service, plants everywhere and funky mellow oldies playing. Love Tommy's! Please don't ever change a thing!“

“Fantastic place. Was there Thurs afternoon, ran into 3 people I knew, & I hadn't seen each one of them in > 30 years!! Great looking menu, great service, clean, & just an all-around enjoyable place to go. One of the best nights I've had in years. I hope they stay open for a LONG time. Happy Holidays to all the Borgata Bar crew, & to their customers!!!“

“Atmosphere? It’s a gas station but with a very nice convenient store and a FANTASTIC kitchen!Wanted a Smash Burger but they were out. ? But… I had a Reuben and it was delicious! Corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese, sauce and grilled to perfection!We also ordered an Italian Sub - also delicious! Fries were crispy and fresh. Everyone agreed the onion rings were out of this world!Truly a hidden gem in Novelty!“

“It’s always a fun time at The Fairmount! Food and drinks are delicious. I would recommend if you’re coming with a group to call ahead and make a reservation as the place is pretty much always packed in the evenings.We’ve done multiple times and they have both indoor and outdoor dining. The patio is very nice and dog friendly.“

“Been here a handful of times over the past year. Mainly for their golf simulator. They have 2 bays. Super spacious there with a couple TVs. The cost of the simulator was only $20/hr on a Wednesday afternoon, took my 4 year old! It was great time to spend with her and hang for a bit. Played here with buddies in the past too, and just on my own dialing in my clubs. Never crowded during the week. And again, the cost of a bay during the week is about $25! CANNOT beat that!The bar itself is rather huge. LOTS of TVs, sportsbook, etc. Solid draught lineup always. Their bartenders and staff might be some of the nicest people. Always enjoyable convo and just super pleasant folks.I have ate here a few times and its pretty standard bar food. Nothing fancy, but a solid meal nevertheless!If you are thinking of going here...do it! You wont be disappointed. Book a bay online before you go and hit some balls while you drink and eat!Kid-friendliness: They threw on some cartoons for my 4 year old while he hit some golf balls. Didn't even ask! Solid stuff.“

“Nice place with good atmosphere. We've eaten there multiple times and we once had a small event there. They were kind enough to reserve an area for our event. The food is good and the service is good. I just wish they they still included their house pickles with every meal, but they will still include some if you ask.“

“Visited for first time Sunday afternoon. Wow. So happy we came here. Food was incredible. Fresh, beautiful. You can tell the chef loves his restaurant. The staff was welcoming and genuinely happy to serve you !The atmosphere was calm and friendly. I just loved it and can’t wait to go back . And omg the donut holes !! Are you kidding me?“

“My husband saw Rise and Dine featured on New Day Cleveland. And even though it's almost an hour drive from us. He still wanted to try it. It has a very cozy diner vibe and every employee was super welcoming. We were on a mission to try their fried onion rings and fried mushrooms. My husband got the Turkey Rueben and I ordered the Mile High Club. That name is no joke! The club is huge and delicious. I could barely finish half of it. The Turkey Rueben was every bit as good. And the onion rings and fried mushrooms were legendary!!! Even better than at the fair!!! We will for sure make the trip out to Rise and Dine again!!!!“

“First time getting food from Trader Jack's and it was amazing! I got the Big Jack which is a double stack burger very similar to a Bob's Big Boy, BUT BETTER IN EVERY WAY. It's like a Big Boy for adults. Everything about it was perfect, especially the sauce. Fries were excellent as well. Staff was friendly and efficient. I will definitely be ordering from here again!“

“Very good food, locally owned. Owned. Not a chain. Pleasant atmosphere. In a quaint downtown area.Parking: There's some on street parking but most of the parking is behind the shopping center and also across the street of the behind the shopping center lot“

“Went there for dinner for the first time and got the day's special: glazed salmon, rice pilaf, & steamed vegetables. Everything was perfectly seasoned and delicious,. The waiter was friendly and accommodating. I'd definitely go back and recommend it to my friends.“

“We were tired and hungry when we stopped in at the end of the breakfast hour, but we were welcomed and served a great fresh meal with perfect eggs (I'm picky) and the best bacon we've ever had (my fiancé grew up on a farm where his family raised hogs, and he was so impressed, he had to find out where the restaurant purchased its bacon). We received fantastic service and enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere of this neighborhood place that we stumbled upon in our travels. We only wish we had a Yours Truly in our hometown.“

“I am not usually inclined to leave reviews but felt the need to today. I have yet to have better service in the area and the amount of food we got for the price was incredible. The moment we sat down there were already two waiters getting us coffee and water. Our food was also out in 10 minutes and was incredible. I can't recommend breakfast here enough.“

“The specials all sounded really good. I got a pineapple margarita, fried onion with fried breaded green beans in a citrus soy glaze, general tso breaded chicken sandwich and onion rings with a killer horseradish dipping sauce. Everything was great. Service was busy and working on closing the kitchen so they were a little distracted but still very friendly. Definitely recommend trying this place.“

“We liked the pizza we ended up with but I had to drive back twice for it. I ordered a margherita pizza (tomatoes, basil, mozzarella) for pick up and they put a garlic white sauce on it. Why would they do that? I can't eat garlic, which is why I order a margherita pizza. If they are going to add garlic sauce to a basic pizza, which by definition that I've found has no garlic sauce, they should inform customers in advance. That said, the pizza we finally got, after driving back twice, was good. Not sure I will return however. Lots of good pizza places that know how to make a margherita pizza.“

“we will return. Brunch was good except for overseasoning. In the future, we will order without seasoning and add to the meal ourselves. The waitress said in the five years that she has been working here, not one person has complained. But, the steak was totally covered with a salt and pepper mixture.“

“Rated 4 stars because we had called for a large party reservation and then were told in arrival they did not take reservations which was delivered with attitude and rudeness from the gentleman at the host stand. Never had this problem before but he was sooo rude. If you have a large party go somewhere else.“

“Frank and Amy (or Emily I honestly forgot her name) took in our group of 10 today in a great, professional manner. The wings I got were AWESOME! My group was visiting from out of state and we came bc they were close to the church we attended. I would love to come back if I ever come back to OH.“

“We recently visited Peties after a hiatus (I moved out of the area 9 years ago). The food was still as delicious as ever! A great brunch with a waffle covered in strawberries, home fries, and coffee. Service was attentive and food was delivered quickly. The decor was updated but the layout was still the same. TVs playing TBS which had episodes of Seinfeld and also listed as a Pokestop (for any Pokémon Go players). The restaurant is consistently busy but never seems crowded. Definitely recommend for those in and around the area.“

“Thomas, our server, was wonderful. Great recommendations and attention to our table. There was a lobster tail special with risotto that 2 in our party ordered. The other 2 ordered the filet mignon. We were able to make our own surf and turfs. Everything was delicious.“

“Went for my birthday lunch, the food is always solid. I enjoyed the French Onion soup and the chopped salad. My mom got the salmon and she remarked on how great the salmon was, we can see why it's a top seller. The broccoli was very well seasoned and the Heavenly Biscuits never disappoint. All of the staff was very friendly and they gave me a surprise ice cream sundae for my birthday. It was a great experience, we'll be back!“

“I had looked up this place because I wanted to go somewhere nice, and I can say that it was great. There was live trivia going on which was pretty cool and we thought that the pizza sizes were going to be small, but to our surprise, they were actually pretty big. So, we were able to take some home. Our waiter, I think his name was Pat, was absolutely great. 10 out of 10, would recommend.“

“Went here with my girlfriend. Have been here several times before. An issue we had this time that never was an issue before is that the gravy that came with the biscuits and gravy breakfast was runny instead of being thick. It did not look very appetizing. The Works is my go to and usually comes out well. The pomegranate brunch drink is amazing! Would definitely recommend.“

“Italian food at its best! Long surviving family owned restaurant with generous portions of tasty well prepared offerings. Any chicken dish is superb…piccata, Marsala, parmigiana, genovese…ummm. Outstanding thin crusted gluten free pizza made spectacular with mozzarella cheese (mushroom & sausage added). Incredible steak salad. Wonderful Merlot house wine. Tasty bread rolls. Fabulous Italian wedding soup. Wonderful servers and staff. And earn reward points to apply to a future meal. And the take-out Family Packs are a fantastic price with an abundance of food. We love this place, truly love it!“

“Great place to meet a friend and enjoy a delicious meal. I got the grilled cheese breakfast sandwich with bacon. I have a gluten allergy and it was made with a gluten free bread. So Good!Dietary restrictions: They offer gluten free options.“

“If you're looking for the cozy, coffee shop of bars, this is your place. The drinks are fantastic, AND the atmosphere is the real jewel here. This place feels like home away from home. Offering a warm, inviting space for conversation or reflection year-round and a cute, little patio great for enjoying another's company or doing a little people watching in the warmer months, The Whiskey Bar does not disappoint. Oh, and you'll often be pleasantly surprised by some live music or snacks that will only brighten an already wonderful time!“

“I discovered Rudy's Pub to be a charming establishment with its own unique character, and I can't wait to visit again. The food my son and I ordered was excellent, and the service was top-notch. I especially enjoyed the karaoke session , who made me feel right at home. If you're seeking a night out filled with fun and surrounded by good-hearted people, Rudy's Pub is the place to be! I'll definitely be returning.“

“We loved this small, dimly-lite restaurant and cocktail bar.Vegetarian options: This is a steak and seafood restaurant with a limited variety of vegetarian side dishes, but those vegetable sides were delicious. Our carnivore friends were equally impressed with our generous and tasty vegetarian sides.“

“Phenomenal fish fry...and don't need to experience it just during Lent! The grouper sandwich and batter dipped filet is available all the time. And with tater tots and slaw, it doesn't get much better! Hoppin' busy Friday night.“

“Our first time and it was wonderful! We stopped with our kiddos for a late lunch after some Sunday skyzone fun. It was also during football playoffs and we had never been so we weren't sure what to expect! ALL the servers were so friendly, everyone worked as a team to deliver a fantastic experience and great food! When we left our server told our kids to have a great week at school. I just thought that was so sweet. I can safely recommend this place for family fun as well as a great spot to belly up and watch Sunday football! A healthy blend! We'll definitely be going back and highly recommend!“

“It's a cozy diner with a great vibe and nice folks! Soup & half sandwich lunch was delicious. While it may be a little cramped everyone managed it very well. My server was Lori and she made my first time experience all the better. Glad that I checked Yelp to find a nearby lunch spot!“

“Oh my goodness! What a very pleasant surprise this restaurant was! Visiting from out of town, we asked for recommendations and the shuttle driver immediately suggested here. The service was excellent and the food beyond fantastic! You are missing out if you don’t try their Egyptian food menu!!“

“Ordered the “big guy”. They are known for 4th best burger in town. Well…. I’m thinking how, the 1/3 patty was not seasoned, special sauce was not as tangy and left the burger pretty plain.Thumbs up on the fresh cut fries, add malt vinegar and they pop with flavor. Would recommend as they are a dive in bar and have a great selection of spirits.“

“We were treated to dinner at Lee’s. Staff was friendly and welcoming. We were greeted upon entering the restaurant. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the foods and drinks menu. She was able to make drink suggestions based on individual taste preferences. Wait time to receive our food was sufficient. The four star is only because the seasons hadn’t penetrated throughout the food I ordered. The season was very delicious. I had bowl that included shrimp, rice & broccoli with a garlic based season. Other items order were a shrimp basket, a sea Foid boil, fried fish and sweet potato fries and drinks. Leechee me alone and a voo doo hurricane. I didn’t personally order a but I was told these drinks were good.“