Best Pre-Theater Restaurants in Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Special event, 5 course meal with 5 pairings of Trappist ales. Great, friendly, fun. Unique restaurant, with a mission.

We dined at Betts prior to a Guardians game. It was a very quick walk to the stadium and the parking was so convenient. After reading previously posted reviews we allowed plenty of time because the service was very slow. Our wedge salads were served in tiny bowls which made it very difficult to cut. Otherwise, the food was pretty good. The atmosphere was very nice, just a bit noisy.

Had never been there. Food was great. Service was fast. Would definitely go back. It’s a 2 minute walk to the theatre’s.

If I ranked restaurants of all time, the serve at Centro would easily be a contender in my mind. My guest and I were celebrating his birthday, and were shocked when he was immediately greeeted my name by two servers upon entry. We had cocktails, an appetizer and mains. As we were wrapping up, we were surprised with the most thoughtful dessert at no charge to us. The restaurant had asked for my guest’s dessert preferences, and delivered by bringing out not one but two of the foods I had listed. When the brought out the dessert - a scrumptious cheesecake with a bowl of ice cream - the live jazz musician started playing the song, “Happy Birthday”. Overall, the cost of the meal was reasonable, knowing it would be a treat for the occasion. We valeted for only $10 & stayed at the 9 long enough to go to one the Vault bar as well as the rooftop. We can’t wait to go back! Aside from the subtle jazz, it was quiet and ambient. Servers were friendly and knowledgeable of the menu with recommendations, which we took. The food was amazing! Although pricey, the portion size was worth it.

Once we get waited on we always have a great meal but it takes forever once seated to get anyone to come to your table.