Don's Lighthouse Grille

Name: Don's Lighthouse Grille
Address: 8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland, OH, United States, 44102
Telephone: (216) 961-6700
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1730 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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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.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
(216) 961-6700
Website
http://www.donslighthouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Luis Lolon Cora
Private party facilities
The captains room holds up to 50 people for full service dining in a formal atmosphere.
Private party contact
Kraig Sternquist: (216) 961-6700

Location
8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
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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Popular dishes

Soup Du Jour$4.75
Chef's daily creation
Don's Seafood Chowder$5.00
Manhattan style, fresh fish and shellfish
French Onion Soup$6.50
Sherry, onion, three cheese
Crab Cake$13.50
Jumbo lump crab, roasted corn relish, remoulade, chipotle honey
Bruschetta$9.00
Artichoke tapenade, asiago cheese, marinated tomatoes
Escargot$9.25
Garlic, butter, white wine, brie cheese
Stuffed Mushrooms$9.00
Spinach, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes, sherry cream, asiago cheese
Calamari$10.00
Lightly dusted, garlic, almonds, lemon curry aioli
Baked Brie$13.50
Puff pastry, smoked tomato jam, apples, marcona almonds, toast points
Shrimp Cocktail$11.50
5 Gulf shrimp, wasabi remoulade and cocktail sauce
Don's Sampler$14.00
3 bruschetta, 2 gulf shrimp cocktail, 1 crab cake
Prince Edward Island Mussels$10.00
Sauteed with sherry, garlic butter, and herbs

Salads

Bistro$6.75
Grape tomatoes, asiago cheese, pine nuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Pomeroy$7.50
Mandarin oranges, strawberries, red onion, poppyseed dressing
Fishmarket$7.75
Baby shrimp, chopped eggs, blue cheese, Don's Italian
Iceberg Wedge$6.75
Bacon, egg, scallion, thousand island
Caesar$6.50
Asiago cheese, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing
Roasted Beet Salad$9.00
Baby arugula, roasted beets, candied pecans, Black Mission Figs, pickled onions, peppercorn/goat cheese vinaigrette

Lighthouse Favorites

Hunter-Style Chicken$23.90
Herb roasted half chicken, redskin potatoes, wild mushrooms, pearl onions, Hunter-Style broth
Portuguese Seafood Stew$26.90
Scallops, shrimp, mussels, chorizo sausage, pappardelle pasta, tomato broth
Steak and Lobster$45.90
Maine lobster tail, center cut filet mignon, whipped potato, vegetable
Alaskan King Crab Legs
One and one-half pounds, steamed, whipped potato, vegetable
- Mkt. Price
Maine Lobster Tail$27.90
Broiled cold water lobster, whipped potatoes, vegetable
Kobe Meatloaf$20.90
Kobe beef, veal and sausage, white cheddar whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, tomato bordelaise
Buttermilk Fried Chicken$19.90
Deep fried breast, jalapeno/cheddar polenta, Cajun creamed spinach
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast$23.90
Pan seared, horseradish whipped potato, napa cabbage saute, orange, sweet soy glaze
Vegan "Beef" Stroganoff$21.90
Seitan, wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, vegan truffle sour cream

Freshline

Faroe Island Salmon$26.90
Pan Seared, sweet potato puree, roasted brussel sprouts, applewood bacon, sage butter
South American Tilapia$25.90
Pistachio crust, Thai chili brussels sprouts, crab cake, wasabi crème, sweet soy
Black Grouper$32.90
Pan seared, lobster whipped potatoes, asparagus, lobster veloutte, garlic
George's Bank Cod$27.90
Cracker crust, oven baked, wild rice blend, vegetable, lemon beurre blanc
Nantucket Lightship Scallops$30.90
Pan seared, caramelized cauliflower puree toasted fennel, oyster mushrooms, golden raisin vinaigrette
Great Lakes Walleye$28.90
Pretzel crusted, whipped potatoes, sweet corn succotash, whole grain mustard aioli
Togarashi Seared Tuna$29.90
Shiitake mushrooms, edamame, lo mein noodles, miso broth, wasabi crème fraiche
Rainbow Trout$27.90
Lobster stuffed and baked, horseradish creamed spinach, balsamic tomatoes

Simply Seafood

(Gluten Free); The following selections are simply prepared with roasted fingerling potatoes, steamed spinach. And your choice of one of the following sauces: Mustard Aïoli, Lemon Beurre Blanc (Gluten Free Selection), Caper Remoulade, Cherry Port Vinaigrette (Gluten Free Selection)

Grilled

Rainbow Trout$26.90
Faroe Island Salmon$26.90
Black Grouper$32.90

Pan Roasted

Yellowfin Tuna$29.90
South American Tilapia$25.90
Nantucket Lightship Scallops$30.90

Steaks

Filet Mignon
Char-grilled, potato leek gratin, vegetable, cabernet demi-glac
- 6 Oz$29.90
- 8 Oz$36.90
Angus Flat Iron**$23.90
10 oz., char-grilled, potato leek pie, crispy onion straws, sauce Diane
Steak Oscar$29.90
10oz Texas sirloin, char-grilled, whipped potatoes, asparagus, blue crab, hollandaise sauce
Moody Blues$30.90
Twin tenderloin medallions, smoked Moody bleu cheese, chive garlic whipped potatoes asparagus, balsamic reduction
C.A.B Delmonico**$34.90
12 oz., fingerling potato hash, green beans, house steak sauce

Steak Enhancements

$2.50 each

Sautéed Mushrooms
Fried Onion Straws
Smoked Bleu Cheese
Caramelized Onions
"Oscar Style" Any Steak

What 1,730 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Contemporary American
Cleveland
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DavidG
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Don's Lighthouse is a dining icon in the Cleveland area. The food, service and ambiance were all first rate. We'll be back!
BB
BeckyB
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat in main dining room and had great service and food was exceptional. Our server even gave us a free piece of cheesecake as we were celebrating my sister’s birthday-big enough for 3 people to share. FYI-Dining room does not serve full menu. You have to sit in lounge area for burgers etc.
R
Robbie
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food at Don's Lighthouse is amazing. The cooks always rise to the challenge to ensure that customers have the best experience. Still waiting on that magical server experience.
SK
SteveK
Cleveland
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience3
As always the food and drink were top notch. Our server was just right attentive wise, all aspects of the service were excellent. We sometimes enjoy the bar area but may opt for the dining room next time. When the bar is at or near capacity it has a good vibe and you can feel the right kind of isolation, but when it has light attendance and you can hear every conversation and very boisterous bartender it can be obnoxious but again this was our choice today.
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Williamsburgfan
Cleveland
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Very nice to get together with friends we haven’t seen in 20 years. Service was a bit edgy tho
SC
SteveC
Kansas City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent and a great value! Our server showed the exact amount of attentiveness. She was helpful with beer samples and wine knowledge. I would recommend Don's to anyone!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very great experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Service was topnotch, food was delicious. We loved it and would go back!
B
Barb
Cleveland
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server was very accommodating. We will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
It was our 43rd Anniversary and I had noted that in the reservation. However it was not recognized by hostess or waitress! Had a crab cake appetizer which was great, and dinners of cod and walleye. Both prepared perfectly. Service was very good although I was drinking water and it wasn’t refilled as often as needed!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
I was celebrating my son’s birthday. The appetizer were really good , crab cake and cauliflower wings. The waiter gave complimentary piece of strawberry cheesecake for my son’s birthday. It was delicious!!!!!
R
Robert
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I try to dine at Don's Lighthouse at least once a month. We are NEVER disappointed! Don's is definitely "old school" but that's exactly how we like it!!
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Teach
Cleveland
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
We always liked Don’s, but this time we noticed a really big increase in prices…in turn that reduces the value of an otherwise very fine dinner. My filet came out medium well when I specifically asked for medium. However, the waiter whisked it away as I spoke and replaced it with a perfectly done filet. Regarding prices, we checked their online menu before arriving, only to be surprised that all entree prices rose by over 10% on the restaurant menu! Argh! Overall, we still like Don’s….just more careful.
DP
DianeP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I have been going to Don’s Lighthouse for years and have throughly enjoyed our seafood dinners. We have also enjoyed the wine selections, too. It’s almost like going “home” for dinner with family.
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Laura
Cleveland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall3food2service3ambience1
Food, drink and service was just okay… nothing to rave about. Prices were similar to other restaurants we’ve tried, but lacked in portions, flavor, and general appeal.
MD
MsDebs
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Server Catherine was excellent. Food, especially shrimp cocktail, was delicious. Three other people in party also pleased with their orders. Would come back again.
DG
DeniseG
Cleveland
110 reviews
vip
4.0
110 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Just out for Saturday night dinner. My husband had the scallops and I had the swordfish. Both were excellent. Leave room for dessert, the apple walnut bread pudding was delicious.
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Williams
Cleveland
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had an outstanding Anniversary Dinner, waitress was awesome. We will certainly be returning in the future.
AC
AnjanetteC
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 1st time. We enjoyed the food. Our server was great. The chocolate mousse was delicious.
CB
CarolynB
Cleveland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food and service was terrific. The salmon was fabulous.
MA
23rdannivMnA
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, and atmosphere was amazing! Another satisfying visit. Definitely one of my favorite restaurants. We highly recommend. You won't be disappointed. Enjoy!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great, food and service fabulous!!
DG
DebbieG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and terrific service really enjoyed the whole dining experience
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Dnttlt
Las Vegas
79 reviews
vip
5.0
79 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect experience from beginning service right through the entire meal. Every time we come to Cleveland we ALWAYS stop at Don’s. The reason is because it’s ALWAYS a great experience with great food and service.
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Tasha
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
I came here for my birthday dinner, the food wasn’t the greatest, very bland. The chocolate cake was very dry
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Lizlake
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favorite place to celebrate my birthday! i had a wonderful salmon dinner and Don's gave me a piece of cheesecake. A very nice dinner.
SB
SherylB
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A friend and I had an excellent meal at Don's last evening. We both selected the special, wolf fish (similar to monkfish in texture and taste) served with mushroom risotto, grilled asparagus spears and basil pesto. The combination was delightful and exquisitely fresh tasting. Service was professional and unobtrusive but observant. Our visit was a relaxing end to a busy day and we will be back soon for a reprise.
J
Jamie
Cleveland
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience3
Had not visited this place in many years - a bit of a throw-back as Cleveland goes and I mean that in a good way. The chains seem to have decimated these type places. The don't even charge for bread! I would provide a higher rate but thought for the price the service was a little slow. Used plates not taken away in a timely manner and the overall pace was a bit sluggish. Menu (fish selection) a bit limited. One of the house specialties, a fish stew was very tasty and the portion quite filling.
MS
MichelleS
Cleveland
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience2
Lobster bisque tasted like canned tomato soup. Hollandaise sauce tasted like pure lemon juice. Caesar salad could have come from a bag From Aldis. Total disappointment. Bummer!
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lightning
Cleveland
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good, well prepared food! Nice seafood choices and delighted that they have a vegan option for an entree! The service is outstanding! Always enjoy dinner there and will be back soon!
CA
ColleenA
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a pleasure to dine at Don's. Our reservation was for 1:30, so it was quieter than usual. The cod was a treat and the sides delicious as always. Almost always I pick Don's for a special lunch or dinner.
KB
KenB
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
I had the Steak and Lobster and I have to admit it was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. The steak was cooked perfect and the lobster was amazing. Our waitress, Terry was very attentive. I highly recommend Don's Lighthouse for a special evening out.
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Elegant
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely seat by the window. Excellent food. Good waiter
JN
JaneN
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food was good and service, too. However I was here probably 20 years ago and the decor looks identical. Could use an updating/refresh to brighten it up.
C
Cheryl
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Nice place to celebrate a special occasion. Drinks were very light on alcohol content. Desserts were amazing!
b
bill
Cleveland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love dining at Don's. The atmosphere is warm, appealing, pleasant. The food is excellent. The service is outstanding, thanks to my favorite servers, Laurie and Patty.
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frankeh
Kansas City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our food was excellent!! Those Brussel sprouts were the best!! Beef medallions superb!! Our table of 4 was very satisfied with all of their choices!! Our server was top notch! Kept the bread coming and filled our water! She was very helpful with our food choices!! We are from out of town but will Definitely recommend this restaurant to any Cleveland goers!
BR
BRIANM
Cleveland
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The service was spectacular and food was pretty good. Will definitely go back.
JD
JerryD
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Another long standing restaurant that has not kept it's quality up.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was seasoned well and the service was great. The French onion soup was amazing

FAQs

Don's Lighthouse Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 1730 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 11, 2022

11:30 PM

Booked 12 times today

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
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
Executive chef
Luis Lolon Cora
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.donslighthouse.com/
Phone number
(216) 961-6700
Private party facilities
The captains room holds up to 50 people for full service dining in a formal atmosphere.
Private party contact
Kraig Sternquist: (216) 961-6700

Don's Lighthouse Grille

Make a reservation

Additional information

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Appetizers

Soup Du Jour$4.75

Don's Seafood Chowder$5.00

French Onion Soup$6.50

Crab Cake$13.50

Bruschetta$9.00

Escargot$9.25

Stuffed Mushrooms$9.00

Calamari$10.00

Baked Brie$13.50

Shrimp Cocktail$11.50

Don's Sampler$14.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels$10.00

Salads

Bistro$6.75

Pomeroy$7.50

Fishmarket$7.75

Iceberg Wedge$6.75

Caesar$6.50

Roasted Beet Salad$9.00

Lighthouse Favorites

Hunter-Style Chicken$23.90

Portuguese Seafood Stew$26.90

Steak and Lobster$45.90

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Maine Lobster Tail$27.90

Kobe Meatloaf$20.90

Buttermilk Fried Chicken$19.90

Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast$23.90

Vegan "Beef" Stroganoff$21.90

Freshline

Faroe Island Salmon$26.90

South American Tilapia$25.90

Black Grouper$32.90

George's Bank Cod$27.90

Nantucket Lightship Scallops$30.90

Great Lakes Walleye$28.90

Togarashi Seared Tuna$29.90

Rainbow Trout$27.90

Simply Seafood

Grilled

Rainbow Trout$26.90

Faroe Island Salmon$26.90

Black Grouper$32.90

Pan Roasted

Yellowfin Tuna$29.90

South American Tilapia$25.90

Nantucket Lightship Scallops$30.90

Steaks

Filet Mignon

Angus Flat Iron**$23.90

Steak Oscar$29.90

Moody Blues$30.90

C.A.B Delmonico**$34.90

Steak Enhancements

Sautéed Mushrooms

Fried Onion Straws

Smoked Bleu Cheese

Caramelized Onions

"Oscar Style" Any Steak

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