BrightSide-Cleveland

Name: BrightSide-Cleveland
Address: 1948 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113-3438
Telephone: (216) 274-1010
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (133)

$30 and under

American

1948 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113-3438

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Delicious & nutritious.

Chef Andrew Bower and Kyle Fioretti.

We source all seasonal produce and meats fresh from local, organic Northeast Ohio farms. And every component of every dish is made from scratch using the highest-quality ingredients. Located by the Cleveland staple, The Westside Market. Our atmosphere brings you light, bright and chic accents with a bit of pizzaz. Our extensive wine list features standouts and a captains list of special flavors exclusive to our location.

HOURS:

Wed-Thurs: 4pm-12am
Fri: 4pm-2:30am
Sat: 11am-2:30am
Sun: 11am-6pm

VISIT:

1948 W 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 274-1010

*Reservations available for groups of 10 or more

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Creole
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:30 am Sat 11:00 am–2:30 am Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Phone number
(216) 274-1010
Website
http://www.brightsidecle.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Andrew Bower & Chef Steve Schimoler
Private party facilities
We offer multiple spaces with many different options for private events such as Rehearsal dinners, Corporate meetings/gatherings, Holiday parties, Baby showers and bridal showers as well as restaurant buyouts and unique menu offerings to satisfy the needs of each celebration.

Location
1948 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113-3438
Neighborhood
Ohio City
Cross street
W25th & Lorain Ave
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
RTA and Bus Within close walking distance
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Wine Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Midweek just got a little more delicious! Gather your friends, unwind, and enjoy an evening of elevated flavors, cozy vibes, and fantastic deals. ✨ Sip & Savor ✨ 🍷 Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc (NZ) – $9 🍷 Chateau Le Bergey Bordeaux (France) – $9 🍷 Zorzal Terroir Unico (Argentina) – $20 (bottle) 🍽 Perfect Pairings – Just $8 Each! 🧀 Cheese & Pickles – A selection of cheeses, house pickles, mostarda, whole grain mustard, preserves & crostini 🍟 Frites – Garlic & rosemary fries with garlic aioli, chili aioli & curry aioli 🍘 Seasonal Arancini – A rotating selection of crispy, flavor-packed risotto bites

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What 133 people are saying

BrightSide-Cleveland reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.0Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Innovative
Cleveland
Innovative
Cleveland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

BrightSide-Cleveland offers a "light, romantic, and airy atmosphere" perfect for brunch or a double date. Standout dishes include the Salmon Benedict and Chorizo Burger with delicious sides. Guests praise the "super friendly and attentive" service and the "fun, hip" vibe. Despite some mixed reviews, it remains a "great spot" for brunch.

133 Reviews

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Adam
Cleveland / Akron / Canton14 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Cool space, great location, and quick and friendly service. Food was average (eggplant parm was buried in cheese).
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Amanda
Cleveland / Akron / Canton5 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely brunch at BrightSide. It was a light, romantic, and airy atmosphere. The Queen Bee and Mr. Grey Sky cocktails were delicious. I had the Salmon Benedict, and my partner had the Chorizo Burger which were both fresh, creative, and full of flavor. The seasoned potatoes and rosemary-garlic fries were standout sides. Can’t wait to go back!
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Scott VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton9 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Perhaps we just went on an off night or ordered two things that were not great but the food was not what I remembered from a prior visit before the rebrand. The manager was nice and offered to give me a different entree but honestly just couldn’t see doing that. The Frites were great even if somewhat saltier than we would have liked. In the end I might be open to trying the restaurant one more time, but I must admit our food at BrightSide last night was really disappointing. The service staff was fairly gracious about the whole thing but it’s the combination of food and service and ambience that make dining out at this kind of restaurant worth the effort and cost.
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Jake
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review
4.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We had a great with our friends going on double date here! The vibe is very light hearted and fun keeping the atmosphere and entertainment flowing strong. Would go again
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Gina
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Good food good people. Service could’ve been better
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Alan VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton11 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My eggplant parm came singly on a plate and looked lonely. A single slice of eggplant for $21 burnt on the bottom with some cheese and a little sauce. I finally ordered a side of pasta for $6 to make a meal.
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Julia VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Probably one of the best Caesar salads I’ve had. Good drinks, decent burger, and good fries. My one complaint is that the staff seemed like they didn’t care and weren’t very attentive. Other than that, nice spot
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Dan
Cleveland / Akron / Canton3 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was just ok. Meatballs felt like they had been frozen. I got the lasagna and it was overcooked and hard to cut. My wife got the shrimp scampi and it wasn’t anything special, and they left the tails on the shrimp, which was an interesting way to serve it. We’ve been there for brunch before and it was tasty. Would go back for brunch, not dinner though.
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Cody
Cleveland / Akron / Canton6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were awesome and extremely accommodating.
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Leslie VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton8 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This was not good. The food was terrible. The drinks were even bad. The server was nice but very slow. The volume of music was also very loud. They did lower it about halfway through our meal so that was better. We will not be back.
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FAQs

BrightSide-Cleveland is rated 4.3 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

1948 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113-3438

Additional information

Cross street
W25th & Lorain Ave
Neighborhood
Ohio City
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:30 am Sat 11:00 am–2:30 am Sun 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Creole
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
RTA and Bus Within close walking distance
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Andrew Bower & Chef Steve Schimoler
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.brightsidecle.com/
Phone number
(216) 274-1010
Private party facilities
We offer multiple spaces with many different options for private events such as Rehearsal dinners, Corporate meetings/gatherings, Holiday parties, Baby showers and bridal showers as well as restaurant buyouts and unique menu offerings to satisfy the needs of each celebration.

BrightSide-Cleveland

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Wine Wednesdays

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What 133 people are saying

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