Nighttown

Name: Nighttown
Address: 12387 Cedar Ave, Cleveland Heights, OH, United States, 44106
Telephone: (216) 795-0550
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

805 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Named after the Dublin Red-Light District in James Joyce's Ulysses, Nighttown possesses the ambiance of Irish pubs and turn of the century New York bars. Leaded, etched, and stained glass, combined with a clutter of memorabilia from earlier eras decorate the four distinctly different dining rooms and three active bars. Be sure to see Stephen's Green, our outdoor dining area (fully-heated for year-round use) with a wall-size waterfall.

Since opening day, February 5, 1965, the menu has been a model of consistency. Top quality Certified Angus Beef, milk -fed veal, and the freshest of fish and chicken are prepared with creative simplicity. Try our house specialty, The Dublin Lawyer. And Nighttown has the best jazz available - in fact, we're the only club in Ohio on Down Beat's list of The Best Jazz Clubs in the World.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(216) 795-0550
Website
http://www.nighttowncleveland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
12387 Cedar Ave, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights
Cross street
Delaware
Parking details
Plenty of public parking.
Entertainment
All music reservations must be made by phone. No open table reservations can be made for music events online
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Neal's Famous Clam Chowder$8.00
French Onion Soup$8.00
Nighttown House Salad$7.00
Mixed greens with carrots, tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives with Italian dressing and blue cheese crumble
Caesar Side Salad$7.00
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and croutons
Pancetta Shrimp$15.00
5 grilled jumbo shrimp wrapped in pancetta and served with a caper vinaigrette and garlic bread
Calamari$14.00
Panki crusted, flashed-fried and drizzled with honey-wasabi sauce and topped with sesame seeds
Chicken Meatballs$10.00
Ricotta, fresh mozzarella and basil with marinara sauce

Entrée Salads

Add protein to any entrée salad - grilled chicken - $6, Cajun grilled chicken - $6, grilled salmon - $8, sweet chili flank steak - $9

Grille & Greens$12.00
Mixed greens, red onions, kalmata olives, cherry tomatoes, dry blue cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula Salad$9.00
Apples, dates, pistachio, manchego and lemon vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, parmesan cheese and croutons
Louisiana Salad$12.00
Romaine lettuce, spiced pecans, red onion, dry bleu cheese and peanut vinaigrette

Sandwiches & Entrees

Famous Dublin Lawyer
Fresh lobster sauteed in a mild cayenne pepper butter cream sauce with mushrooms, scallions and Irish whiskey. Served with rice pilaf
- Dinner Portion$26.00
- Lunch Portion$16.00
Trout Amandine$21.00
Pan-seared boneless rainbow trout served with roasted almonds, haricot verts, mashed potatoes and cherry tomato confit
Old School Veal Meatloaf$15.00
With crème fraiche mashed potatoes, haricot verts and madeira mushroom gravy
Beef Tournedos au Poivre$24.00
Petite beef tenderloin filets seared with cracked pepper and served with mashed potatoes and peppercorn-cognac demi glace
Cold Poached Salmon$22.00
Topped with cucumber dill sauce and served with chilled asparagus and potato salad
Blooms Burger$14.00
8oz beef sirloin burger topped with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and pickle. Served with French fries
Grilled Chicken Burger$14.00
Grilled and topped with Canadian bacon and gruyere. Served with French fries
BBQ Glazed Salmon$23.00
Cucumber chimichurri, crème fraiche mashed potatoes
BBQ Chicken Wrap$12.00
Mixed greens and sliced tomato. Served with French fries
Smoked Salmon Burger$14.00
House hot smoked and topped with pico de gallo and avocado aioli on a toasted bun. Served with French fries and a pickle
Blackened Walleye Tacos$15.00
Avocado, mango relish, spicy mayo, lemon slaw and cilantro rice
Grilled Tuscan Chicken$19.00
Prosciutto, oven roasted tomatoes, goat cheese, asparagus, mashed potatoes and lemon butter sauce
Bangers & Mash$14.00
British style sausages with pancetta braised cabbage and mashed potatoes
Nighttown Famous Baby Back Ribs
Served with coleslaw, corn on the cob and French fries
- Full Rack$25.00
- Half Rack$17.00
Halloumi Kebobs$17.00
Skewered cyprian sheep and goat's milk cheese. Served with citrus couscous, steamed asparagus and chive oil
Thai Ginger & Garlic Noodle Bowl$17.00
Shiitake, snow pea, carrots, cabbage, scallions, rice noodles and umami sauce
Walleye Sandwich$14.00
Pan fried with zesty tartar sauce. Served with coleslaw and fries
12oz Prime Rib$32.00
Slow roasted certified prime beef rib eye. Served with mashed potatoes and haricot verts. Available friday, saturday and sunday evenings - starting at 4:00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Tort$8.00
New York Cheese Cake$8.00
Vanilla Crème Brulee$8.00
Rustic Apple Tart$8.00
Ben & Jerry Ice Cream$6.00

Brunch

Available Sundays 10:00-3:00

Bangers & Eggs$14.00
Brioche French Toast$11.00
Eggs Blackstone$13.00
Egg White Omelet$12.00
Eggs Benedict$13.00
Lobster Benedict$16.00
Omelet du Jour$12.00
Steak & Eggs$19.00
Quiche du Jour$12.00
Traditional Breakfast$12.00

What 805 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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leonard
Cleveland
15 reviews
vip
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2020
overall1food3service1ambience1
Tv was turned to max volume so people could hear a political speech. Couldn’t get anyone to bring the manager to our table. People got up from their table to watch without their mask on(COVID violation) Saw manager on our way out of the restaurant. She Was unsympathetic, rude and turned her back on us and walked away. Been coming to Nighttown for decades but will never go back. We wanted to have a quiet peaceful dinner free of all the external problems going on in this country. Didn’t happen.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Patio is warm on a cold November night. Nobody does patio dining like Night Town. Jerry McKeever
M
Mimi
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
My only go-to place right now! Always a warm and friendly experience!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 24, 2020
overall1food2service1ambience2
Awful service. It took 1 hour and 35 minutes to get our food and it wasn’t even hot. I will not be going back.
CF
ChristineF
Cleveland
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening on the heated patio at Nighttown. Live piano music added to the experience. Food and service were incredible as always.
TE
TERRYL
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
I felt very safe eating on the patio. NT is following proceedures setup by Governor and Health Dept. Thanks for providing a lovely and worry free place to ear.
YP
YarnPaint
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nighttown has always been the be of our “go to” restaurants. We can always depend on the service, food but most of all they always took care of their customers. In going out in the current climate we were safe, service and food were excellent but as always they took care of us. A wonderful intimate time. We cannot wait to return again.
TH
TomH
Cleveland
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
We went for a Sunday brunch. The service was great. The food was delicious. The patio is a really nice place.
BG
BrianaG
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2020
overall3food2service1ambience5
Awful service, thought our waitress left for the evening. Food was okay but not anything to boom about. Piano player was great and patio is lovely.
BE
BrianE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Good food, good service, safely distanced environment.
CF
ChristineF
Cleveland
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful brunch at Nighttown. The Lobster Benedict is to die for. Also enjoyed the omelet of the day.
s
scottp
Cleveland
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Staff was friendly and very helpful, especially with a number of great items on the menu. We sat outside on the covered patio and felt completely comfortable and had an excellent dining experience. This was our first time at Nighttown, but we will definitely be back to try some of the other amazing food and drink choices on the menu.
SB
SharonB
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great! Food was delicious, service fantastic and the safety precautions during COVID-19 made us feel very safe.
GK
GmaK
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2020
overall4food5service3ambience5
Nighttown always dies a great job. Server was very personable, just a little slow bringing the check.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Night Town. Cool electronic check out. Great food. Great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nighttown is a neighborhood favorite. Food and service are dependable. Especially important to us during covid, patio is a protected area whether it’s hot or cool outdoors. Also confidence inspiring that the wait staff is not a bunch of 20-somethings which, in the covid era, always makes me wonder how many friends they hung out with in the past week.
KJ
KerriJ
Cleveland
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was good and service was stellar. Joe was very engaging and attentive. He did a great job celebrating our dad’s 80th birthday. Thank u for making it a great day
n
nanbrock
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
Despite construction close by, ambiance was pleasant ... wait staff attentive + patient... we like "all-day menu" which includes our NightTown favorites with some new additions.
KM
KatieM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent-as always. We are never disappointed at Nighttown
S
Smiley
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ate on the patio. The tables were well spaced with notes that they had been cleaned and all servers wore masks. The food is good with a nice range of choices. There are several new items. The new arugula salad (I added salmon) was excellent. My husband and I have been dining at Nighttown for many years and have never been disappointed.
CF
ChristineF
Cleveland
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time going out to eat since the pandemic started. We were completely comfortable being at Nighttown. Everything was spaced out, staff wore masks, sanitizer was available, etc. And the food was amazing as always.
ME
MaryE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
A nice Birthday dinner, for a small group Thank you
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nighttown is a fabulous restaurant, staff is great and food is always delicious! Been dining here for many years with the family and Dublin lawyer is still my favorite dish.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2020
overall5food3service5ambience2
Nice evening with great service!
C
Customer
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2020
overall2food2service1ambience3
The waitress was not friendly and the chicken was burnt.
AC
AlistairC
Cleveland
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is by far one of our favorite restaurants. The food is good and the owner, Brandon, sets a very high standard.
KM
KatieM
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, Nighttown was terrific! There patio is peaceful and the food is fantastic!
JG
JeffG
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
As an annual visitor to Cleveland, some years twice, since 1980, I had dined at Nighttown at least once per year until the death of my mother-in-law in 2008. My wife and I returned for a visit last week and one of the first items on our to-do list was dinner at NT. It is one my favorite restaurants in Cleveland, and anywhere. Our experience was of course limited by the COVID situation. So not much of the ol' NT ambiance to bask in but the staff was absolutely friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious as always.
ES
EileenS
Cleveland
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
The service was awesome, we asked to be seated inside because of the heat. We had a room to ourselves (which was great) I was slightly concerned that we would be forgotten but we were not, the staff did a great job of checking in on us!
LQ
LeQuawanaE
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my first time dining at Nighttown, and I will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
We went to lunch after a visit at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. We ate on the outside patio which was very large and tables were nicely spread out. Food was very good and our waitress was excellent. Highly recommend the Dublin Lawyer. The waitress was super busy but took out the time to talk with us and was very efficient. Next time we are in the area we will definitely be going back!
BK
BetseyK
Cleveland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
Sat in patio area Every staff member was masked, tables were marked if they had not been cleaned yet, checks were delivered in short glasses so there was minimal handling and the food was delicious-walleye sandwiches and grill and green salad. The only issue was the noise and it really couldn’t have been avoided. It was very hot and humid and the fans had to run at full speed. So happy to be back!
r
reneek
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
Always a favorite. Never disappoints. Love the patio. Recommend.
L
Lizz
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant meal is Dublin Lawyer. Unfortunately, it didn't measure up to its usual standards. The Ceasar salad was a disappointment, Romain with dressing drizzled over, Not up to their usual excellence.
NM
NancyM
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful time as always. All safety protocols were in place. We felt very safe. Service was excellent as was the food
LM
LauraM
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
We're so glad Nighttown is back! Loved the arugula salad (although missing the Asian salad from before). Glad to see all the sanitizing. Will be back soon.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great experience. Love the food, the staff, everything. Let’s support Nighttown!
m
moosehugs
Columbus
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2020
overall4food3service5ambience4
Sat outside on patio. Nice overhead light filter. Tables are too small for “ social distancing” as it was a square four-top and we had four people. Food was average, nothing special but the service was excellent and very appropriate
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were there at the re-opening, dining on the patio (as we are only doing patio dining at present). The wait staff was well-prepared; food and wine were served on time. Various sanitizing/social distancing measures were all in place. (including the interior, which we walked through on our way out). We ordered long time favorites: house salad, Dublin Lawyer and trout amandine, and all were excellent. There are also some new, intriguing items on the menu. So happy to see them reopen as it is our favorite neighborhood place, we often take a walk and sit at the bar to have a glass of wine and/or dessert. Miss the music, but owner Brendan says they will soon be experimenting with smaller, local groups. Wanted to see how dining-only was going before taking a next step.
T
Tresbien
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
My neighbor and I were fortunate enough to enjoy cocktails and cheesecake at their bar on Saturday, March 14, just before Ohio Governor Dewine issued statewide orders closing bars and dine-in establishments by 9pm on Sunday, March 15th. The staff was upbeat, and very gracious despite the uncertainty caused by the world-wide Covid-19 pandemic. We will certainly return to support Nighttown and owner Brendan Ring when they re-open, so we can have the delicious Lamb Lollipops, Grill & Greens salad, New York cheesecake, complete with a glass of Grand Marnier on-the-rocks!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Nighttown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 795-0550.

Nighttown is rated 4.2 stars by 805 OpenTable diners.

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Cross street
Delaware
Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Plenty of public parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Entertainment
All music reservations must be made by phone. No open table reservations can be made for music events online
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.nighttowncleveland.com/
Phone number
(216) 795-0550

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Arugula Salad

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Appetizers

Neal's Famous Clam Chowder$8.00

French Onion Soup$8.00

Nighttown House Salad$7.00

Caesar Side Salad$7.00

Pancetta Shrimp$15.00

Calamari$14.00

Chicken Meatballs$10.00

Entrée Salads

Grille & Greens$12.00

Arugula Salad$9.00

Classic Caesar Salad$12.00

Louisiana Salad$12.00

Sandwiches & Entrees

Famous Dublin Lawyer

Trout Amandine$21.00

Old School Veal Meatloaf$15.00

Beef Tournedos au Poivre$24.00

Cold Poached Salmon$22.00

Blooms Burger$14.00

Grilled Chicken Burger$14.00

BBQ Glazed Salmon$23.00

BBQ Chicken Wrap$12.00

Smoked Salmon Burger$14.00

Blackened Walleye Tacos$15.00

Grilled Tuscan Chicken$19.00

Bangers & Mash$14.00

Nighttown Famous Baby Back Ribs

Halloumi Kebobs$17.00

Thai Ginger & Garlic Noodle Bowl$17.00

Walleye Sandwich$14.00

12oz Prime Rib$32.00

Desserts

Flourless Chocolate Tort$8.00

New York Cheese Cake$8.00

Vanilla Crème Brulee$8.00

Rustic Apple Tart$8.00

Ben & Jerry Ice Cream$6.00

Brunch

Bangers & Eggs$14.00

Brioche French Toast$11.00

Eggs Blackstone$13.00

Egg White Omelet$12.00

Eggs Benedict$13.00

Lobster Benedict$16.00

Omelet du Jour$12.00

Steak & Eggs$19.00

Quiche du Jour$12.00

Traditional Breakfast$12.00

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