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Don's Lighthouse Grille, Cleveland, OH

Don's Lighthouse Grille

4.6 (2229)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Don"s Lighthouse is located along Cleveland's scenic lakefront seven minutes from downtown's sports, theater and concert districts. Situated in a landmark building, Don's offers the freshest seafood, steaks,and chops and is a premier dining spot in Northeast Ohio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    The captains room holds up to 50 people for full service dining in a formal atmosphere.
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Cross street
    Clifton
  • Parking details
    Private lot with complimentary valet parking Monday-Friday for lunch and Friday-Saturday evenings
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,229 people are saying

Don's Lighthouse Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's Lighthouse Grille is a classic neighborhood favorite renowned for its "outstanding service and food," creating an inviting atmosphere for any occasion. Guests praise the "exceptional" menu variety, accommodations for special occasions, and attentive staff. Diners frequently highlight the "delicious" seafood and perfectly cooked steaks as standout features.
2,229 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    All great except no one acknowledged our Wedding Anniversary as noted in the app

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  2. Sue

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food friendly atmosphere and waitress! We like to go before our plays and they accommodate

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  3. Linda

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chris, the bartender, was awesome. Great sense of humor.

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  4. Jack

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wasn’t able to each much because of my nerves before my proposal but the steak was the best I ever had. I don’t just mean that lightly, it was so freaking good. The mashed potatoes were really good and our server was very kind and paid for a dessert for us as a little congratulatory gift!

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  5. john

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to the Lighthouse for 40 plus years. Service and food is always outstanding. I think maybe they shouldn’t allow cut off jean shorts shorts and halter tops but other than that always 5 stars

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  6. Tim VIP

    West Palm Beach40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for an anniversary lunch about 1:15pm. Had a great time. Grace our server was friendly and attentive. The food was good.

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  7. Shelly

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was wonderful! Only complaint was we had reservations and they put me and my husband at a small tight table super close to a larger party and therefore we unable to enjoy a conversation with each other and there were many other table and booths available. We thought that maybe all the empty tables and booths were reserved but they were not when we asked afterwards

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  8. Charles VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, the service and food were just great. The fishmarket salad is to die for and getting a substitution on the vegetable dish was perfect. The pork chop was the most tender chop we ever had.

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  9. Tracy

    Dallas - Fort Worth13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at Don’s. Service was exceptional and food was perfect.

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  10. Elizabeth

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meals. A little pricier than expected. But great evening.

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Don's Lighthouse Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 2229 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Don's Lighthouse Grille

8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clifton
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private lot with complimentary valet parking Monday-Friday for lunch and Friday-Saturday evenings
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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