Best Restaurants with a Happy Hour in Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

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1. Fahrenheit

4.5

Awesome(3471)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 23 times today

Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination

2. Blue Point Grille

4.8

Exceptional(6687)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 37 times today

Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.

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3. House of Creole Cleveland

4.4

Awesome(620)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cajun • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 16 times today

New Creole Cuisine! We are a new restaurant in the heart of the city. We feature Cajun Creole Cuisine full of favor and love. Come welcome us to the city and try our fresh honey cornbread and etouffee. Finish with our own fresh beignets with fresh caramel ice!

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4. Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(2422)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 27 times today

Morton's The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. The menu features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 16 ounce New York Strip and a 12 ounce double cut filet.

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5. Club Room at Fidelity Hotel Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(27)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 5 times today

An all-day affair for dining, socializing, and meeting, Club Room is a full-service restaurant, bar and lounge. The menu features classic dishes, regional ingredients, a few fresh takes on Cleveland essentials.

6. Casa la Luna

4.7

Exceptional(3794)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Flats

Booked 48 times today

Formerly Luca Italian Cuisine, Casa La Luna serves award-winning modern Italian food in a great city, with a great wine list and romantic European atmosphere. Located overlooking the Cuyahoga River, Casa La Luna has one of the most spectacular views of Cleveland.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Luca Italian Cuisine at 2100 Superior Viaduct will transition to Casa La Luna.Those changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. All three restaurants will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj (Formerly Sema)For Special Events Contact: Margaret.gilgallon@jolaeatglobal.com

7. THE LAKEHOUSE

4.6

Exceptional(299)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • The Flats

Booked 7 times today

Join us at The Lakehouse for a memorable waterfront experience! This season, enjoy our all-new menu featuring highlights like the Green and Red Burrito, Santa Fe Chopped Salad, and the city's best wings. Gather your friends for a "paddle shot" and snap a selfie in our rowboat while savoring a "boat shot." Located on the river in the Flats, The Lakehouse offers a lively atmosphere and delicious dishes at Cleveland's finest patio. Enjoy shareable plates such as Firecracker shrimp and savory bar bites like pigss in a blanket or our renowned smash burger. We take reservations Monday to Thursday from 11 AM to 4 PM, and we offer plenty of seating for walk-ins all day and night. Don't miss our Brunch by the Water on Saturdays and Sundays!

8. Lago East Bank

4.6

Exceptional(1391)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Flats

Booked 20 times today

The regional and contemporary menu at Lago is a culmination of northern Piedmontese dishes to Sicilian seafood dishes inspired by 30 years of Italian cooking and upbringing. We have also added in some popular American-Italian dishes for those guests looking for a more modern Italian dining experience. The beverage options at Lago are equally as much thought out in standard and craft as the food menu. Lago offers a unique predominantly Italian wine list, where a large number of bottles can also be ordered by the glass, and half bottle. A 10 selection draft list, well thought out craft bottled beer, Italian inspired handcrafted cocktail & martini list sets Lago apart from all the rest! Lago’s philosophy is simple… The freshest ingredients, made from scratch menu items, using simple recipes to bring authentic Italian flavors to the table. All inside a warm and inviting atmosphere where good food and good friends coexist in blissful harmony. Annually a "Best Of" Winner, Come and join us!

9. Sora

4.6

Exceptional(582)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 18 times today

SUSHI AT SORA STOPS FROM 3-4pm THERE IS HAPPY HOUR ONLY AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIMESora is a deliberately thought out plan to bring an elevated sushi experience to the Midwest. Visit us on social @eatatsora for all updates to our menu and events!Sunday through Wednesday we offer a wide variety of sushi and hot-line items until 10pm but our bar will stay open later for guest to enjoy cocktails and the ambiance. Thursday, Friday and Saturday we offer our full menu from 4-11 and a limited "late-night" menu from 11-1 for anyone that is looking for a late bite. Our bar on the weekend is full service until 2am always offering great music, friendly staff and eclectic vibes. Annually a "Best Of" winner. Come and join us!

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10. 1330 on the River- Cleveland

4.0

Excellent(24)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 20 times today

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Jill
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I took my husband to Fahrenheit for his birthday. He ordered the special which was amazing. The food, service and atmosphere was stellar from beginning to end. I highly recommend. We will be back soon.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.5
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Megan
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our food was amazing and our waiter Stephanie was great!
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Morton's The Steakhouse - ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
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4.7
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Tino
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Considering they were very busy, the food was very good service was prompt. Everything was good. I would recommend it. A suggestion would be some French bread to stop up all the juices from some of the meals.
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House of Creole ClevelandPrice: Moderate• Cajun• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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Peter
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
another excellent dining experience at blue Point! Had customers visiting and we had a great time, everyone loved the food, our server was great and it was an all around excellent night out.
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Blue Point GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
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4.8
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PAUL
Columbus •85 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2025
A new restaurant in an older building recently renovated into a hotel. The decor and atmosphere are historic elegance. This attention to detail extended to food and cocktail preparation. The food and drinks were excellent. Tony our server was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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Club Room at Fidelity Hotel ClevelandPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.5

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