Best Restaurants that are Worth The Drive in Cleveland Heights

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1. The Haunted House Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(4049)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 46 times today

If you are into unique restaurant concepts and love horror movies. The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights have created something for you.Senior Executive Chef: SuperChef Darnell FergusonSignature Dish: The Twilight

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2. Bar Italia Beachwood

4.6

Exceptional(1315)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Beachwood

Booked 39 times today

Fresh Pasta, Homemade sauces in a stunning restaurant.

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3. Batuqui - Larchmere

4.9

Exceptional(868)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Shaker Square

Booked 10 times today

Described as "Brazil in Cleveland", Batuqui is in the heart of Cleveland, OH and emphasizes the cuisines of the Bahia and Minas Gerais states of Brazil. Set in a casual but appealing dining room, there is also a full bar with custom cocktails.The menu at Batuqui is full of exciting and unique choices and they are known for their authentically grilled top sirloin steak called Picanha. They offer appetizers like the Frango Passarinho which is fired chicken in a cilantro sauce or the Salgadinhos which are savory hand-rolled Brazilian bar snacks and entrees like the hearty traditional Brazilian party dish called Feijoada. They have fantastic salads and an array of intriguing Brazilian entrees. Choices include fish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options in addition to the grilled meats and Brazilian steaks that make Batuqui such an appealing spot. Love desserts? Their homemade chocolate bon bons called Brigadeiros or Coconut Butter Cake are amazing too!

4. SASA

4.9

Exceptional(945)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Shaker Heights

Booked 2 times today

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!

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5. Nordstrom Grill – Beachwood Place

4.7

Exceptional(259)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Beachwood

Enjoy a delightful dining experience at Nordstrom restaurants, where you can savor chef inspired dishes, using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients. Come and try our signature handcrafted soups, entrees and desserts and pair it with a Nordstrom crafted cocktail, wine or beer. Call (216) 378-2121 to place your order or get delivery via DoorDash or Uber Eats. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.

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6. P.F. Chang's - Beachwood

3.3

Good(205)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Beachwood

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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7. Texas de Brazil - Woodmere

4.3

Awesome(2852)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Woodmere

Booked 35 times today

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

8. Blue Point Grille

4.8

Exceptional(6668)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 36 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.

9. Cloak & Dagger

4.9

Exceptional(1122)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Tremont

Booked 28 times today

A cocktail lounge with focus on hospitality and craft located next to Lincoln Park in the historic Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.

10. Betts - Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(588)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 13 times today

Please call the restaurant at +1 (216) 357-2680 if looking to book a reservation for parties over (5) five guests. We are more than happy to accommodate you and your party if possible."Betts" is a tribute to Elizabeth Schofield, wife of Captain Levi Schofield and our namesake. The space is cozy yet airy and feels like a mix between a restaurant and a very cool home that you’d happily want to reside in all day. Betts is inspired by American dishes we all know and love but reinvented with a thoughtful approach. The menu focuses on freshness, quality and whole foods put out from a predominantly scratch kitchen. It's easy to eat healthy here and it's just as easy to indulge- the menu has something for everyone.

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elliot
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service and food was so good. All the sides were good, dessert was great , perfect meal.
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Strip SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Avon / Avon Lake
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4.8
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JohnVIP
New York City •66 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We sat in the bar area for the first time and loved the vibe. The food and service are always just fantastic. We come here often.
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The PalazzoPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Cleveland West
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4.7
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Cindy
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our waitress was great and the host was very sweet and kind
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Texas de Brazil - WoodmerePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Woodmere
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4.3
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BrianVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •22 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 6, 2025
Great for a more ‘formal’ special occasion with excellent service, great food!
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Cru UncorkedPrice: Very Expensive• French• Moreland Hills
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4.9
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David
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 3, 2025
Food and service is better than 95% of restaurants. Always great food and service.
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Nordstrom Grill – Beachwood PlacePrice: Moderate• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Beachwood
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4.7

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