Restaurants in Lakewood

“We went last night for our first time. Absolutely delicious. Fresh perfectly seasoned and very generous servings. Service was provided with a friendly smile. We will be regulars for sure. Go support this great local business. Your stomach will thank you!”

“Authentic and delicious. The vibe is right on point. This is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re at a taco place near a beach in Mexico!! Trust me when you’re here, you will feel like you’re on vacation. Oh and the drinks…mmmm they are so good, you’ll want to try them all!!”

“My favorite place in Cleveland. 😍. Plus they have my favorite burger and fries with roasted garlic 🤤🤤🤤”

“Great customer service!! Awesome service and food.”

“Had an appreciation lunch for a group of volunteers today. Everyone was very happy with their meal. Service was excellent.”

“It’s impossible to say how good it is there. The food is always top notch. Any item on the menu is executed with care and technical skill. The service is always fantastic. A neurologist friend took me here many years ago as a graduation celebration from nursing school. I’ve been coming back ever since, and I’ve never had a disappointment for a night or meal. It’s always our go to on big date nights for the orchestra or concerts. The food is served quickly so you can get on with your night. Great work tonight guys, the meal was exceptional. With love-”

“I had the Matcha Bubble tea and the TK1, Tom Yum Shrimp Noodle Soup this time. Wow, simply amazing flavor experience. Highly recommend this restaurant!”

“Delicious butter cookies made daily”

“What a treat! Anytime I have been to Pier W I feel spoiled. Took my mom and her 3 friends for her 89th Birthday and they all loved it!! We will definitely be back for her 90th! Thank you.”

“The food and service are great, the prices aren’t bad either!”

“The quiche is unbelievable, the lemon chicken soup is light and perfect, the pastries drove my coworkers crazy! Despina's is literally unbeatable”

“love the food at Arepazo Latino and bar”

“Great selection of music and t-shirts!”

“Amazingly delicious and fun custom flavors!”

“This place is so adorable. I had the lemon and sugar crepe and added strawberries.. 🤌🏼 soo good. Definitely would recommend!”

“Explored the creative cocktail menu and everything was excellent. Service was attentive.”

“My friend and I went there last night for my birthday. The food was amazing!! Everything we ordered was just delicious. Meals were paced out perfectly in between. All the plates were a good portion for the shareable experience. We ordered first was the tuna crostini and the lamb hummus. Both by far amazing! The hummus was the best hummus I have ever had!! (Side note. The chef came over and told us that there is this wrap on HH during the week, we will def be back for it!) Second was the zucchini plate on top of a ricotta puree. Amazing! Not sure how he cooked it, but it was crisp and delightful! Then we had this fried Idaho potato! 🥔 literally the biggest potato I have ever seen. Topped with a feta, chives and creme fraise, sided with a homemade sriracha. Just yum!!! Then finally, aged and cooked to perfection, a hangar steak. 🥩 sliced for sharing with a salad on the side. It was amazing! The chef did a great job on presentations, food, and that steak is to die for! Also didn’t mention on yummy the cocktail menu is!!! 5/5 would visit again to try more items! I might even order that hummus tonight again for takeout! 🫶🫶🫶”

“One of the best pizza places I’ve had in such a long time, in fact the best pizza place I’ve ever had. We will definitely be back”

“Our evening was fun for 3 generations ages 24 to 74! The staff was friendly, kind and attentive. They went above and beyond what was asked. We had a great time playing, drinking and eating together.”

“First time visiting this restaurant, but they won me over, 100%! Their shrimp polenta is one of my favorite restaurant meals; I will be back to have it again! The rest of the family chose pizzas, which they enjoyed, their bar steak - very flavorful and cooked as ordered - and the chicken milanese. Not a sad face from one of the none of us. The service was great! We arrived before the crowds starting pouring in, so perfect timing. They have a small amount of patio seating on the street side as well. YUM!!!”

“First time visiting this restaurant for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Megan, our waitress was absolutely wonderful with a smile and such great service and recommendations for things on the menu. My friend Stacey and I really enjoyed the entire experience. The food was very tasty and healthy portion of delicious fries with my Divine Smashburger . I will be talking about this place to others on the east side of Cleveland. Definitely worth the drive. Would love to get this restaurant in my publication, Shoreline Faith & Family which is family faith based to launch in the summer so that others can see what a great restaurant it is. Love promoting those that go above and beyond to keep them around for years to come!! Cheers to the team and the owner here for providing such a wonderful place to meet.”

“This place was so cute. The wine & cheese was delicious”

“First time having real Indian food and I was blown away. The hot had flavor, not just heat. So many sauces and chutneys, they even have an all you can eat lunch buffet daily that I’m so coming back for. Small restaurant but what charm the atmosphere had. 18 years in business and I can see why.”

“I’ve been here about 7 times already and this place never fails me. Delicious food, great hospitality and a cozy atmosphere. What more can you ask for?”

“I went to Sauced tonight an hour before they closed. I was served by Alyssa (blue hair) and she was literally so accommodating, nice and overall so helpful. The service was 10/10! I will be back! �”

“This was our first time ordering from tomori’s. Wings, pizza and pasta were all fantastic! We will be back.”

“very cool place, would definitely go again”

“I ordered the spicy vodka pasta and it was delicious! My mom ordered the salad and that was also very good.”

“Went to Pepper’s for the first time and I have to say it was the best experience! From the service to the apps to the food to the drinks it was just phenomenal! Will absolutely be back!”

“Best Chinese food this far in Lakewood. The Mongolian beef, hunan beef, chicken lo mein, spring rolls and crab rangoon were all delicious. Beef was tender and rangoon had crab inside. Very good and will be back.”

“I went today and she had cherry cherry cake and it was delicious, make sure you go and get a piece.”

“Fantastic food and service! Our go-to spot on the West side!”

“I usually DoorDash my food but coming here is totally new atmosphere love the people love the energy and the FOOD is NEVERR wrong they ate down here at this Dave’s Hot Chicken always will be a #1 fan”

“The place is kind of cool but hard to park.. nice people.. the pizza is good but the sauce could use a lil more flavor it’s kind of tomato pastey if you know what I mean… but besides that it’s pretty good pricey but the dough is amazing best part about the pizza forsure”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sacred Waters Kava Bar is absolutely magical. It’s full of creatives, good energy, and amazing handcrafted drinks. Everyone here is so friendly, and Tempest and Spencer are incredibly knowledgeable about all things kava and ethnobotanical blends. The vibe is cozy, chill, and welcoming. It's the perfect spot if you want a bar atmosphere without the negative effects of alcohol. Easy parking, great company, and seriously the best kava with cacao (I always get mine with oat milk!). It’s my favorite! If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out on one of the best hidden gems in the CLE area. 🌿✨”

“The best pastries in town”

“Your worker Emily? I think her name was, amazing worker, so helpful even when dealing with difficult customers. I appreciate her patience. Will be coming back for more!”

“The best tea shop in the Cleveland area. Lakewood is lucky to have this gem of a store. My favorite is the orange grapefruit blend. This is a great store for gift shopping too.”

“Great place for bread and select bakery products. The products are scratch made - all are as advertised. These products are tasty and well made. Service is always spot on - people are very welcoming and collaborative.

It’s my “go to” place for bread.”

“I have become a regular here ever since I tried this place in the summer. Their drip coffee is amazing. The food is so good too and never disappoints! My favorite thing to get is the chia pudding. The granola is incredible on it. 🤤 The presentation is great too. All their food is plated so nicely.”

“Cannot get over what an amazing job KB Confections did with bringing my vision to life! Not only did it look pretty but tasted AMMAZING! 12/10 recommend! The cupcakes were just as delicious too 😍”

“Best sushi in Cleveland hands down, Jackie and her staff are amazing and never stop impressing me with their food!!!”

“Food was very good coffee is amazing first time”

“I wish I could say I recommend this place because it was a tradition to go here at Easter time and grab chocolate crosses and bunnies. After leaving the store this weekend with such a small amount of different chocolates for 33.00 dollars I was so disappointed. I shared the photo and price with a couple friends and even they were shocked. It's really sad how extremely high a small amount is. I just wish the customer was kept in mind a little more when these prices get so hicked up. There was a second pretzel candy bar of no charge (BOGO) not pictured.”

“Delicious coffee. I get my beans here every month and the coffee in shop is always brewed to perfection.”

“We love this place, meet my sister often for breakfast,. Has a great hometown feel. Service is great!”

“amazing!!!! the espresso is such an amazing blend, it isnt acidic at all. the goat cheese rosemary scone is divine I cannot wait to go again!!! amazing flavor options and the spring drink creations are unique and delicious! the environment of the place is gorgeous”

“very nice spot with good coffee, good service, and a very nice atmosphere.”

“I have been a couple time and had there gluten free crust. The pizza is SO GOOD, no exaggeration.❤️❤️❤️😁 F stars would absolutely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“This place is sooo fun 🤩. You can pour your own beer and do something fun like different flights. This is how it works - you go up to the front desk and get a Tapsters card. Then you keep the card in the slot and put your beer. The faster you pour, the less the foam! Theres free popcorn and you can get food from Voodoo sushi next door! At the end you can drop it off in the slot boxes up front with the tip signs. The operation game is definitely missing some bones - please replace them, a lot of people like that game. The only thing we didn’t like is that you have to tip given the fact that you’re basically picking up and putting your dishes away, and doing basically everything yourself. You have to check out on the tablet upfront with the Person right there handing you the tablet. It’s a little awkward if you did not tip. Please get rid of tipping, I’m sure the people working there are salaried! Other than that, the place is fabulous! I would’ve given it 5 stars if it wasn’t for the weird tipping!!”

“Corn beef was phenominal!”

“The flavors are always on point and the service is always friendly. The Birria Tacos and Mexican Street Corn are my favorite.”

“And great menu, fantastic staff!”

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“Wonderful fresh bagels made into delicious sandwiches. Husband loved the lox on a toasted everything bagel with dill/red onion schmear, daughter loved the bacon/egg/cheddar on plain toasted bagel, I loved the Veggie spicy hummus one on a toasted rosemary bagel. We went there often during our stay in Ohio City. The staff were so friendly and personable. Will return on our next visit!”

“Good food and service! Thanks Adele!”

“Every time I come here I’m very pleased with my overall experience! Tim and Jacob are the best! They took great care in making my sandwich, and they also were very calm and collected under the pressure of a rush which can be difficult for a lot of people within the industry! I appreciate the staff for always being cool and welcoming ~ it really goes a long way :)”

“Great local spot. Delicious food & drinks.”

“Chicken curry was the best I've had in years!! Excellent service as well. My son enjoyed the chicken vindaloo & wonderful vegetarian options for my daughter. We will definitely be back.”

“It was my first time at this tavern. I liked the vibe, everyone around me was friendly. The bartender (Jess) was very welcoming, and attentive. The Guinness was on point, and they use fancy glasses for your side of whiskey (Jameson). A nice touch. I will be back soon!”

“FANTASTIC LIL SPOT I ORDERED AVOCADO TOAST AND CAMPFIRE CHIA ☕ DEFINITELY RECOMMEND...LUV THE VIBE”

“Best spinach pie in NEO. Truly exceptional; fresh and heavy with spinach. An exceptional value at $4. The zatar bread is also excellent. I’m grateful for the plant based options.”

“awesome Newton Latte! love the environment and the staff is so friendly!”

“Great spot! great owners. shows always sound good here and sound guys and bartenders take pride in the job they are doing and care about patrons.”

“Wow. This place was recommended to us as my husband and I were looking for the perfect cheeseburger for our wedding anniversary. The staff in the kitchen … you guys are so amazing, warm and gracious. We will be back. The Tinman! That was one extraordinary burger. And the fries, chicken tenders are out of this world with all those sauces. Can’t thank you enough. Also, the interior vibe and feel of the place is wonderful. A MUST if you’re in Cleveland or visiting. ❤️”

“First time at Naomi’s and we’ll be back. We ordered the rolls, fried green tomatoes, perch, chicken and catfish with sides of collards, mac n cheese and sweet potatoes. Prices seemed high but it was because the serving sizes are huge! Definitely expect to take food home. Everything we ordered was delicious and freshly prepared. Service was great!”

“Been there twice, only for takeout. Chicken sandwich is mid at best, but the OG burger is well worth the $12. The order of small fries was huge, and they were good.”

“I really enjoyed this bar. It was a great place to have a couple of beers during happy hour for quite a cheap price.

The staff was very friendly and accommodating also. They gave me a few good recommendations on good food in the area.

As for the atmosphere, it was pretty lively with a good mix of people. The building seems a little old so the bar kind of has a dive feel to it. I mean that in a good way though. There is also some cool decor and a room with a pool table. There is also a shuffleboard table.

Overall, this place was a good place for me to get some cheap brews and wind down during happy hour.”

“I LOVE this pub. Perfect atmosphere, super friendly staff AND patrons. The draft is YUMMY 😋 A pub lover’s dream!! And the owners are pretty darn cool too😎♥️😘”

“Ya know, the place is great fun. The owner (Rick) is a really great guy. People are fun and I'd rate the experience higher if it weren't for the idiot "manager" (Brandon). This fool discourages and turns away people because he is a racist. Yup! Idiots are still out there. Unfortunately, they let this TOTAL looser run the place because he claims to have info on people in high places. He makes the stuff up! Hand to God's, it is total truth. Have a couple cocktails with friends, when you are on your way out he will call the Lakewood police on you. Instantly ruining your life!!! I KNOW!!! Who pulls that kind of sick move?!?! BRANDON at Corky's on Detroit!!! I know it's the absolute truth! He did it to my best friend.”

“Once upon a time in the magical kingdom of Riverwood Cafe, there lived six legendary characters who made every visit feel like a fairy tale. ✨

Queen Michelle ruled the land with kindness and laughter, always making everyone feel welcome the second they walked through the doors. Sir Tony brought the charm, jokes, and energy that could light up even the darkest forest nights. Julie, the woodland fairy of good vibes, somehow made every table feel like home with her warm heart and contagious smile.

Princess Sarah sprinkled joy like pixie dust everywhere she went, while Brandon, the brave knight of Riverwood, kept the kingdom running smoothly no matter how wild the tavern became. And of course, Sam — the wise wizard behind the scenes — made sure the magic never stopped flowing.

Together, they turned Riverwood Cafe into more than just a bar… it became a storybook escape where laughter echoed louder than dragons and memories were made like happily-ever-afters. Whether you came for one drink or stayed until the clock struck midnight, you always left feeling like part of the kingdom.

5 stars for the most magical crew in the land. 🏰🍻✨”

“Their pizza is literally the best in town. I’m a big pizza lover, as you can tell by my 3 next favorite pizza restaurants… Angelo’s, Antonio’s and Donte’s in Berea. Oscar’s is just better.”

“Nothing compares to Angelo’s”

“keeping all of you in my prayers. I can't wait to come and chill with some pretzel shots!”

“Excellent food, drink and service. Glad that we found this hidden gem in our travels!”

“This store has changed from 3 years ago extremely I guess when they got remodel they changed management because now every time I go to this this location yes, it is always quite busy but I get my food and go I have no complaints”

“Fantastic food and service! Our go-to spot on the West side!”

“Excellent food! Great egg rolls!! & Bone in spare ribs are the best I’ve ever had!!! ?”

“The chicken noodle soup is absolutely the gold standard. The senior large menu makes it easy because the full menu is so extensive that it is difficult to make a choice.”

“Great drinks and atmosphere, met friends there and had a great time!”

“You have to try the chicken paprikash soup. It's delicious! I might suggest a dollop of sour cream to top it off.”

“We love this place, meet my sister often for breakfast,. Has a great hometown feel. Service is great!”

“Great food and wonderful hospitality. The drinks are amazing”

“Ya know, the place is great fun. The owner (Rick) is a really great guy. People are fun and I'd rate the experience higher if it weren't for the idiot "manager" (Brandon). This fool discourages and turns away people because he is a racist. Yup! Idiots are still out there. Unfortunately, they let this TOTAL looser run the place because he claims to have info on people in high places. He makes the stuff up! Hand to God's, it is total truth. Have a couple cocktails with friends, when you are on your way out he will call the Lakewood police on you. Instantly ruining your life!!! I KNOW!!! Who pulls that kind of sick move?!?! BRANDON at Corky's on Detroit!!! I know it's the absolute truth! He did it to my best friend.”

“The best pastries in town”

“First time visiting this restaurant for lunch on a Thursday afternoon. Megan, our waitress was absolutely wonderful with a smile and such great service and recommendations for things on the menu. My friend Stacey and I really enjoyed the entire experience. The food was very tasty and healthy portion of delicious fries with my Divine Smashburger . I will be talking about this place to others on the east side of Cleveland. Definitely worth the drive. Would love to get this restaurant in my publication, Shoreline Faith & Family which is family faith based to launch in the summer so that others can see what a great restaurant it is. Love promoting those that go above and beyond to keep them around for years to come!! Cheers to the team and the owner here for providing such a wonderful place to meet.”

“The quiche is unbelievable, the lemon chicken soup is light and perfect, the pastries drove my coworkers crazy! Despina's is literally unbeatable”

“Amazing food, service and atmosphere! We started with fresh bread - with marinated red peppers, olives, artichokes and charcuterie. It was a party of six celebrating a birthday and we enjoyed a few glasses of wine and cocktails. We shared a chorizo Mac & cheese, sliders, flatbread and pork belly. Every dish was excellent. Highly recommend for a night out.”

“First time at Naomi’s and we’ll be back. We ordered the rolls, fried green tomatoes, perch, chicken and catfish with sides of collards, mac n cheese and sweet potatoes. Prices seemed high but it was because the serving sizes are huge! Definitely expect to take food home. Everything we ordered was delicious and freshly prepared. Service was great!”

“We went last night for our first time. Absolutely delicious. Fresh perfectly seasoned and very generous servings. Service was provided with a friendly smile. We will be regulars for sure. Go support this great local business. Your stomach will thank you!”

“Nothing compares to Angelo’s”

“We went last night for our first time. Absolutely delicious. Fresh perfectly seasoned and very generous servings. Service was provided with a friendly smile. We will be regulars for sure. Go support this great local business. Your stomach will thank you!”

“Had an appreciation lunch for a group of volunteers today. Everyone was very happy with their meal. Service was excellent.”

“Authentic and delicious. The vibe is right on point. This is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re at a taco place near a beach in Mexico!! Trust me when you’re here, you will feel like you’re on vacation. Oh and the drinks…mmmm they are so good, you’ll want to try them all!!”

“I usually DoorDash my food but coming here is totally new atmosphere love the people love the energy and the FOOD is NEVERR wrong they ate down here at this Dave’s Hot Chicken always will be a #1 fan”

“The flavors are always on point and the service is always friendly. The Birria Tacos and Mexican Street Corn are my favorite.”

“Your worker Emily? I think her name was, amazing worker, so helpful even when dealing with difficult customers. I appreciate her patience. Will be coming back for more!”

“Great customer service!! Awesome service and food.”

“Excellent food, drink and service. Glad that we found this hidden gem in our travels!”

“We came into celebrated a birthday on the lovely patio. The live music was a fantastic accompaniment to the great food and drink. Our sever Avery was the best part, she was efficient, knowledgeable, accommodating, kind and all around just an incredible server - honesty the best service we’ve had anywhere in a long time. Thanks for the fun night Georgetown!”

“was there last Saturday had the best fish fry n pierogi dinner... excellent server and the food was not greasy at all ..I had haddock and pierogi's..the coleslaw was very fresh n tasty as well...I highly recommend the fish fry!! definitely 5 stars*”

“Delicious butter cookies made daily”

“This was, by far, one of the best experiences ever! The food, the atmosphere, and the service were comparable to none!”

“I have been a couple time and had there gluten free crust. The pizza is SO GOOD, no exaggeration.❤️❤️❤️😁 F stars would absolutely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“One of the best pizza places I’ve had in such a long time, in fact the best pizza place I’ve ever had. We will definitely be back”

“I caught the Nu Metal Sucks tour at Mercury Music Lounge and had a blast. The place has a gritty, lived-in vibe that feels perfect for the scene — it just fits. Friendly staff, smooth re-entry, and the room sounded great all night.
Seeing Spine Shank, Hed PE, and Primer 55 throw down brought back serious nostalgia. That old-school energy in a venue that matches the vibe? Exactly what you want.
Cleveland rocks, and Mercury Music Lounge gets it. Definitely going back.”

“The food was super good and fresh! The meat was really tender and juicy, and everything was cooked perfectly. I definitely recommend ordering the kabobs—they were flavorful, well-seasoned, and delicious. The portions were generous, and the service was friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely be coming back again!”

“Been there multiple times service and staff is always friendly and on their game. Food is always excellent and fresh drinks are top notch. Love this place.!!”

“This place is awesome! Great staff and atmosphere.”

“cute little place with amazing food. we ordered the dip trio & i got the loaded grilled cheese. it was well worth it, the candied bacon on it was phenomenal & drool worthy.

the service was great. bartenders were very hands on.”

“I got a large fruit bowl. The fruits were all really good and fresh. You pick six! You could tell quality was definitely there. Blackberries so much better than the store ones. Nutella and honey drizzles were really tasty.”

“Today was my first time and grace & kaitlyn we’re awesome even with the rush gave me the best experience I ever had I would recommend you guys go there”