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Edwins Restaurant, Cleveland, OH

Edwins Restaurant

4.2 (2929)
$30 and under
French
12383 Cedar Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for live music
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, led by Brandon E. Chrostowski, offers a unique dining experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine—now at the iconic Nighttown location in Cleveland.

Founded in 2007, EDWINS' mission is to transform re-entry by providing formerly incarcerated men and women with leadership skills and a world-class education in the culinary arts.

Dine with purpose and be part of changing lives through food and hospitality.

À bientôt!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Chrostowski
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact jonkhanna@edwinsrestaurant.org
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    University Circle
  • Cross street
    Cedar/Fairmount
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet is available every night of the week
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • EDWINS High Tea June 14th

    $20.00 - $35.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 14, 2025 only
    High Tea at EDWINS Saturday, June 14th | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for a charming and elegant High Tea at EDWINS, perfect for guests of all ages. Enjoy a curated selection of five fine teas, followed by your choice of soup or salad, an assortment of classic tea sandwiches, and delightful mini desserts. Each reservation includes a 90-minute seating. $20 for children | $35 for adults For our younger guests aged 7 to 16, we’re offering a special Kids-Only Dining Room—a fun, supervised space designed just for them. If you’d like your child to join the kids’ dining room, please make a note in your reservation. Spaces are limited—reserve your table today for an unforgettable afternoon of tea, treats, and timeless tradition.

What 2,929 people are saying

Edwins Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland

    Hot spot

  • Cleveland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Edwins Restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience with a commendable mission. Guests appreciate its "great food," "excellent service," and delightful "live piano music." The brasserie and fine dining sections deliver unique and flavorful dishes. While some service issues arise, the restaurant's commitment to improvement and community impact shines through.

2,929 Reviews
  1. diane VIP

    Cleveland77 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really poor experience here . Our server was very disorganized and seemed very overwhelmed. It took 35 min to get drinks we ordered when we arrived. our appetizer came before our drinks and our dinner 2 minutes later. My husband ordered Boulliabase which was lukewarm when it arrived and served in a cereal sized bowl making it difficult to navigate no bowl was offered for empty shells ( would have asked but counting our server anywhere) I ordered the duck confit which was very good but the risotto served with it was like glue. People seemed to be scurrying everywhere but in a frenzied manner, the best thing about the night was the music which was great but not good enough to entice a return trip. It seems they might have bitten off too much with the size of the new place.

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  2. Jackie VIP

    Cleveland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Edwin’s never disappoints. The food was fantastic, the staff was top notch, and I love what Brandon has done with the space!

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  3. David VIP

    Naples5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We have dined at Edwin’s twice, each time sitting in the room facing the street. Each time the food was very good. We especially liked the Oysters Rockefeller. The first time the room was not too crowded and the dimensions seemed okay. The second time the room was crowded. The space between tables was very tight. The servers had a very difficult time delivering food to the guests. Despite their best efforts we were jostled at times. I think Brandon needs to reconfigure this room.

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  4. Bob

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual outstanding dinners and great presentation. Attentive service. The new fine dining room is beautiful!

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  5. peter

    Northern MI2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Wonderful mission. Need to dampen noise level in back room.

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  6. Cheryl

    San Diego8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner in the Brassiere and then moved to the bar in the back off the fine dining area where I great jazz band was playing. Michael our server was very attentive. I’m looking forward to going back again and again!

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  7. Peter

    Columbus6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Wonderful service. Folks are learning to be servers, and they are so appreciative of the customers. It is a wonderful place and a fantastic experience. Try the lamb crop appetizer. SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT!

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  8. Robert

    Denver2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We ate in the Bistro . Service was not on par and the food was average . Had to send lamb chop back twice . Hamburger way overcooked and lacked flavor . Sorbet very sweet and didn’t eat . Waiter didn’t take off bill Two large groups made dinning very unpleasant . Very disappointed Table very small for 4 people . No place for food Waiters confused on food delivery . Wrong order to our table Food not coursed properly

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  9. Connie

    Cleveland2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    I am sorry to say. I had heard about this establishment and all that it stands for and was thrilled. I fully support this idea. When I looked on line and saw how nice it was i was filled with excitement. The reality was when I arrived it was nothing like the pictures. We were sat it a small dark dingy room. I even had to ask them to turn the lights on. The food was fair at best. I was crushed internally. I was really hoping for this great place that I could see wonderful changes for people who worked hard to get there. On a lighter note our waiter was super nice and respectful. I am hoping this was just a fluke. Maybe I should have asking for nicer seating before i sat down. I did try to look around a bit to see if i had been missing where the pictures on line may have been taken but saw nothing like the pictures anywhere.

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  10. Laura

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the new space! The fine dining area is tremendous. Great experience.

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FAQs

Edwins Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 921-3333.

Edwins Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 2929 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United States
  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. University Circle

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Edwins Restaurant

12383 Cedar Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cedar/Fairmount
  • Neighborhood
    University Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet is available every night of the week
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Chrostowski
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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