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Don's Lighthouse Grille, Cleveland, OH

Don's Lighthouse Grille

4.5 (2222)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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

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What 2,222 people are saying

Don's Lighthouse Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's Lighthouse Grille offers an "amazing experience" with "exceptional service" and "perfect food." While some find it "a little pricier," the "attentive" staff and "great ambiance" make it a "reliable neighborhood gem." Notable dishes include Portuguese Stew, Shrimp Scampi, and "exquisite" crab cakes. Highly recommended for special occasions.
2,222 Reviews
  1. Shelly

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was wonderful! Only complaint was we had reservations and they put me and my husband at a small tight table super close to a larger party and therefore we unable to enjoy a conversation with each other and there were many other table and booths available. We thought that maybe all the empty tables and booths were reserved but they were not when we asked afterwards

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  2. Charles VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, the service and food were just great. The fishmarket salad is to die for and getting a substitution on the vegetable dish was perfect. The pork chop was the most tender chop we ever had.

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  3. Tracy

    Dallas - Fort Worth13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at Don’s. Service was exceptional and food was perfect.

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  4. Elizabeth

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meals. A little pricier than expected. But great evening.

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  5. Ron VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every summer when we are in Cleveland from out-of-town, we make a point to dine at Don's Lighthouse Grille. When the menu is great, there is no need to make many changes, unless it's an added special dish. I had the Portuguese Stew, and my wife had the Shrimp Scampi. Both were spot on! Our server, Patty, was attentive without be overbearing. We look forward to our next visit to this restaurant.

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  6. Carolyn

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton26 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our sever I called her Ms Flowers. Was extremely attentive. She was busy in the bar area, lots of folks having lunch. Gave us the time and attention as needed. Corn chowder soup, especially good.

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  7. Pat VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don's Lighthouse is a reliable neighborhood gem. Service is friendly and professional. The food uses good ingredients so it may not be as cheap as other places I could name, that sacrificed quality to keep prices down. Our group had the Portuguese Seafood stew, the tenderloin with mashed potatoes and excellent green beans, and the seafood risotto special. All excellent. No complaints about the wine and the NA IPA beer was great. Our friends also had the cheese cake to finish, so they waddled out of the restaurant. We did go through two serves of their lovely bread.

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  8. Fran

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chris was a very good server and explained the menu

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  9. Tom VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don's is always a great choice for a business or personal meal. Our group had the cod, which was so fresh and melted in your mouth as well as a Don's salad w/chicken (also excellent) and finally one person had the steak salad which was hugh and very tasty, The bread and flavored butter are also excellent. HIGHLY reccomend!

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  10. Joel VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Wedge salad was very disappointing. Lettuce was yellow. Service was ‘ok’.

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Don's Lighthouse Grille is rated 4.5 stars by 2222 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 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
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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