Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Cleveland

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Cleveland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

SASA

4.9

4.9 (957)

$30 and under

Sushi

Shaker Heights

About the restaurant

Located at historic Shaker Square, SASA is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. SASA's menu reflects global inspiration while maintaining the tradition and beauty of Japanese cooking. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive sake list, and craft beers on tap. Whether a night out with friends, dinner with family, or a business dinner, SASA will create a memorable evening.

SASA has a REME HALO® indoor air purification system that uses U.V. filtration & hydro-peroxide plasma to inactivate bacteria & viruses to make our indoor dining room safer than ever.

We welcome you to SASA!

Top review

JonathanVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Sasa is always excellent. One of my fav sushi restaurants in the country. The I Love Roll is always a major hit.

The Reserve - Chagrin Falls

4.9

4.9 (64)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Chagrin Falls

About the restaurant

Local. Unique. Delicious.

The Reserve features seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Eclectic small plates and unique cocktails are served, along with a curated collection of bourbon, whiskey, and wine, in a cozy atmosphere. Perfect for special occasions, The Reserve has been described as “a little bit of New York tucked away in Chagrin Falls.” Located across from the falls, The Reserve is walking distance to all of Chagrin Falls parks, galleries, shops, & theaters.

Top review

SandraVIP

Dined 7 days ago

The menu is interesting, food and service was outstanding. Thank you.

Johnny's Bar

4.9

4.9 (863)

$50 and over

Italian

Cleveland West

About the restaurant

The original Johnny's serving fine Northern Italian Cusine. Opening in the 1920’s as Louise’s Garden, a restaurant that would flourish into the most reputable dining establishment in Cleveland. Renamed Johnny’s Bar in 1952, this neighborhood eatery located on Fulton Road serves authentic Italian food in an inviting atmosphere with private dining and patio dining available weather permitting.

Top review

SteveVIP

Dined on Jul 12, 2025

Great food, excellent vibe, Johnny’s always delivers!

sarita a restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2545)

$30 and under

American

Lakewood

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sarita, where we are slightly obsessed with serving good food among friends and family. Our focus is on healthy, new American cuisine – a celebration of all our backgrounds and roots. The best of the best eats if you will. Lighter dishes with natural reductions, a lot of vinaigrettes, less cream, less butter — but unbelievable flavors. This is what you can expect if you choose to dine with us. And we hope you will. The name Sarita is a nod to Chef Anthony Romano’s mentor, plus the name of a song by the New Orleans band, The Subdudes, one of the chef’s favorites. The restaurant is owned by executive chef Romano. His approach to Sarita is fairly simple: to create a space that’s a reflection of his kind of place.relaxing, fun and celebrate life in the company of friends and family with good food and a great cocktail in hand.

Top review

isabella

Dined 3 days ago

First experience was incredible! Jen was our server and was so kind and helpful. Food and drinks hit the spot. Perfect patio for an intimate birthday celebration!

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Popular dish

Hot Chicken

Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (304)

$31 to $50

Italian

Willoughby

About the restaurant

Please call the restaurant to obtain reservations!
440-585-3883- Reservations can be available when you call.
Welcome to The Original Mario Fazio's!! We are passionate about food and beverage. We are in our 46th year of business and our goal is to be a beloved tradition in our community and for you. We feel honored to have shared in so many experiences and celebrations with our guests! At Mario's we embrace seasonal cooking, new ideas, and value our lifelong traditions. We are looking forward to your visit!

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Rebecca

Dined 6 days ago

Our server was delightful, and the food was as good as I remembered it.

Ghost Pepper Taqueria & Tequila- Berea

4.9

4.9 (144)

$30 and under

Mexican

Olmsted Falls

About the restaurant

A quaint Taco and Tequila bar, just a mile from CLE Hopkins Airport, showcasing handmade margaritas, cocktails & delicious dishes. Our speakeasy vibe features an abundant amount of red lighting & cool décor, centered by a pink florescent bar that highlights hard-to-find tequilas. You'll definitely want to snap a pic in front of our Muy Caliente grass wall to share on your social! Fave dishes include Tina's Tostones, Queso Blanco w/ chorizo, Macho Nachos, Korean & Floridan tacos, & Fried Ice Cream. Our menu is small, but mighty when it comes to quality and flavor! If you love spice you'll want to try our signature Ghost Whisperer tacos~marinated chicken, Ghost Pepper dust, pineapple salsa & queso fresco. We also have over 11 tasty gluten friendly options!

Please Note: We've built our business over the last year from our walk-in guests. For this reason, not all tables are available to reserve. If we are booked, feel free to email us at info@ghostpeppercle.com for further availability.

Top review

Ashley

Dined 4 days ago

Great staff great vibe get the Mexican street corn dip

LockKeepers

4.8

4.8 (5231)

$30 and under

Italian

Valley View

About the restaurant

Lockkeepers, a Cleveland tradition, features Italian cuisine in a comfortable, yet sophisticated setting.

Top review

sandra

Dined 2 days ago

Service was excellent, as was the food. Extensive wine list. The Mila rosé was excellent. It was pretty noisy, as it seemed to be completely booked. Patio seating was unavailable due to the weather. Reservations are a must. Prices are pretty high, but the food was delicious.

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4.8

4.8 (2254)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Downtown Cleveland

About the restaurant

We are Cleveland's & Favorite Steakhouse offering a premium experience at an affordable price. Situated in the Historic Warehouse District, the Cleveland Chop is located at 824 West St Clair between W 6th and W 9th street. We are minutes away from downtown hotels, Rocket Mortgage Field House, Progressive Field, Browns Stadium and the Convention Center. We offer dinner, lunch, and our award winning Sunday brunch menu. Please refer to our website for current menu offerings.
We will be offering our Easter & Mothers Day Brunch! Please contact the restaurant regarding private functions.

Top review

Shawn

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food and superb service. We celebrated our 23rd wedding anniversary here.

Lager & Vine

4.8

4.8 (395)

$31 to $50

American

Hudson

About the restaurant

Coming Soon! Lager & Vine GastroPub & Wine Bar located in Historic Downtown Hudson. We offer scratch kitchen, Craft Beers & Fine Wines all by the glass or bottle. We offer nightly specials as well as the best Happy Hour in Hudson! Handcut steaks & seafood as well as crafted cocktails round out a top notch dinning experience in a beautiful dinning room or patio for Lunch or Dinner.

Top review

StephenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent waiters and large menu with many choices

Tutto Carne- Cleveland

4.7

4.7 (230)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Chef-inspired Italian steakhouse featuring Ohio farm raised, hand selected and dry aged beef.

Top review

KimberlyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The highlight was our server, Alexa. She created a wonderful experience for us celebrating my husband's birthday. I have four words for you. Get. the. bone. marrow. The majority of the meal was superb!! Worth the visit!

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Popular dish

16 Oz Bone In Filet Mignon

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