Johnny's Bar

Name: Johnny's Bar
Address: 3164 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44109
Telephone: (216) 281-0055
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

743 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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The original Johnny's serving fine Northern Italian Cusine. Opening in the 1920’s as Louise’s Garden, a restaurant that would flourish into the most reputable dining establishment in Cleveland. Renamed Johnny’s Bar in 1952, this neighborhood eatery located on Fulton Road serves authentic Italian food in an inviting atmosphere with private dining and patio dining available weather permitting.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Continental
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(216) 281-0055
Website
http://www.johnnysonfulton.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Joeseph Fall
Private party facilities
We have two private rooms: The Crystal Room (2-12 Guests) and The Wine Room (12-35)
Private party contact
Lauren Santosuosso: (216) 281-0055

Location
3164 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109
Neighborhood
Cleveland West
Cross street
Trent Avenue
Parking details
Street parking during lunch. Complimentary valet service during dinner hours, in addition to street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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Grilled Chicken Breast Over Mixed Greens$10.00
with Berries, Walnuts, Shaved Carrots & Thyme Honey Dijon
Caesar Salad$12.00
- With Grilled Chicken$12.00
- With Grilled Beef Tenderloin$13.00
- With Grilled Salmon$14.00
Grilled Chicken Breast Over Shaved Brussel Sprouts & Spinach Salad$12.00
tossed with Fried Cranberries & Pistachios in Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette

Sandwiches

Char-Grilled Half Pound Burger on Kaiser Roll$12.00
with Bacon, Baby Arugula, Aged Cheddar & Spicy Ketchup
Grilled Italian Sausage on Hoagie Roll$12.00
with Sweet Peppers & Onion, Marinara and Mozzarella
Grilled Cheese on House Made Bread$10.00
with Gruyere, Aged Cheddar, Crisp Bacon and Tomato

Entrees

Linguini$16.00
with White Clam Sauce & Sauteed Rock Shrimp
Penne Pasta$14.00
tossed with Italian Sausage, Pancetta, Rapini, Peas & Basil Agli Olio
Spaghetti or Rigatoni$11.00
with Meatball or Sausage
Petite Filet of Beef au Poivre$20.00
with Sherry, Cognac & Green Peppercorn Demi Glace
Tuscan Chicken$14.00
with Tomato, Basil, Pesto Cream Sauce over Linguini
Sauteed Veal Piccata$17.00
with Lemon, Capers & White Wine Butter Sauce
Veal Scaloppini Marsala$17.00
with Shiitake Mushroom, Red Onion, Marsala Glace
Chicken Scaloppini$16.00
with Prosciutto, Cherry Tomatoes & Sage Chardonnay Demi Glace
Grouper in Potato Crust
with Lemon & White Wine Butter

What 743 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Ambiance
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Great for fine wines
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Italian
Cleveland
Best Overall
Cleveland
Best Food
Cleveland
Best Service
Cleveland
Best Ambiance
Cleveland
Great for fine wines
Cleveland
Italian

743 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Consistently excellent food every time I come here. Service is awesome. Sat outside in their patio and had a wonderful evening celebrating our anniversary. Would give it 6-stars if I could.
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benb1234
Dallas
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Veal is excellent Filet mignon peppercorn is excellent Great brunello wine selection Old school and charming
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Hannah
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food is consistently delicious. The staff are friendly and accommodating. One of Cleveland’s best.
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IanM
Cleveland
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience3
Its hard to watch an old friend reach the later stages of life and Johnny's is reaching its end of days. Several menu items were unavailable and the food was underwhelming. Given the price point I certainly can't justify another visit unless its purely for nostalgia.
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KarissaB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I celebrated our first anniversary and the food and service was incredible! Several servers stopped by to tell us happy anniversary throughout the night! Great patio too! We will definitely be back!
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DavidC
Cleveland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of Cleveland's best, if not the best!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful evening on the patio outside. Food was great (steak and scampi) and everyone enjoyed their dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny’s is our go to restaurant in Cleveland as we love the old school vibe and great food. Last night did not disappoint as the service from Bobby was excellent and we enjoyed the stuffed peppers which they are know for and I had the veal special with was perfectly done and tasty . Can’t wait to return .
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PatrickH
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service and food were outstanding. Patio dinning was wonderful.
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NancyKnows
Cleveland
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a dual birthday celebration dinner on the patio on Tues 7.18.23. The opening champagne was wonderful, the mussels were succulent, the Caesar salads came with fresh sardines, and the crusty bread found itself being dipped into the sauce around the mussels. The veal medallions were served with shitake mushrooms sauteed with sundried tomatoes and sliced pears, sauteed green beans and potato gratin. The bone-in beef was offered with seasoned butter medallion on top, fresh pencil asparagus and potato gratin. Our server selected two different glasses of red wine to compliment each entree. The dinner was finished with a slice of carrot cake wit cream cheese frosting dusted with powdered sugar and swirled with frosting & caramel sauce. The patio had overhead strung lights and was cozy and welcoming on this perfect warm summer evening! Thank you to Johnny’s Bar on Fulton for such a wonderful evening! The welcoming doorman Jose, host Willie, and server Nate were a welcome part of this entire experience !!! So glad we chose Johnny’s Bar on Fulton to celebrate our birthdays!!!
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hoho
Cleveland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food at Johnny's is always consistently exceptional as are the servers. All three at our table thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Actually, one of the best meals we've had out in a very long time. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Overall a great dinner. Food was excellent. Service was a bit slow but we were in no hurry. One suggestion is they should offer a chicken entree(s). My wife does not eat red meat and only some seafood. She had a fish entree and enjoyed it.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a first for us to visit Johnny’s. It did not disappoint. The service was great, and the food as I’m even thinking about it right now is mouthwatering.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing! The staff made us feel extremely welcomed and so at home!! It was my boyfriends birthday and everyone in the restaurant sang along with us! Food was also top tier!
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding in every way. Our server, Roy, was fun, knowledgeable about the menu and kind. We will definitely go back soon.
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BrianK
Cleveland
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, service was outstanding and very accommodating for my picky children who joined us. They had a great meal too!
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gusdavis
Pittsburgh
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best business lunch ever! Food was outstanding and perfect service.
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MarthaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent Food was Yummy! I will recommend to my family and freinds in Akron.
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Dddddd
Cleveland
118 reviews
vip
5.0
118 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnnys always delivers from the excellent crafted cocktails to the wonderful veal dishes
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BobL
Cleveland
138 reviews
vip
5.0
138 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
My wife and I live Johnnys Bar. We were frequent visitors wi th clients when I was in the working world. We have had lunch there quite a few times and it is always fantastic. Great service and a great value too!
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GlennMichele
Cleveland
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Patio time at Johnny's means it's truly Spring in Cleveland!
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KenZ
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always Johnny's provides excellent food and atmosphere. I highly recommend!
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CarrieB
Cleveland
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny’s never disappoints! Great food and fabulous service!
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JayM
Las Vegas
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Always a good place for a business dinner or special occasion. Very loud - walls and ceilings are all wood.
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JackieT
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time to Johnny's and it was incredible! Everything from the food, to the service and the wine selection. Highly Recommend!
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Unknown
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I haven't been to Johnny's Bar on Fulton for a few years, but I can say they are still just as great as ever. Will be back soon!
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KAJW
Cleveland
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny's Bar has been our family's go-to for any and all occasions - birthdays, anniversaries, friends in town, etc. - for over 30 years. It's hard to find white tablecloth service, food that comes out of the kitchen HOT, and the perfect martini. The food is consistently delicious - the menu (and specials) doesn't really change much, but it really shouldn't.
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BobF
Cleveland
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Johnny’s to celebrate our 30th anniversary. As usual, the food was very good. Roy our waiter was excellent. He provided recommendations and did a great job managing our meal. He even bought our dessert, which was very kind of him. This is one of my favorite places in Cleveland and where we go to celebrate special occasions.
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GlennMichele
Cleveland
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A hidden gem for lunch. The food never disappoints, same goes for wait staff. Linda will make your time at the bar enjoyable!
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FGargano
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place! Beau and staff so attentive. For 19 years always come in May- Beverly disappointed. Gargano’s are a YES!
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Ajax
Chicago
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Super service. Wanted a tad bit more texture on my pan fried scallops. Crème brûlée was fine but I’ve had much better locally. They ran out of tiramisu and we were the second couple in the joint? Overall an enjoyable experience at one of Cleveland’s iconic restaurants!
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DateNightReviews
Washington DC
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fantastic meal at Johnny's Bar! Our entrees were amazing and the service was perfect. Thank you for making our evening so nice!
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GlennMichele
Cleveland
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food Awesome staff and even more Awesome host. “Beau”
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Pedro
Cleveland
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 31, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
The food and service was outstanding! Items came out in a timely fashion, and were prepared to order. The place is intimate, noisy as hell, but it does have an energy not found in many restaurants. Always a treat to go to Johnny’s Bar on Fulton! Bring your appetite and a good strong voice! Bon appetite!
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RashadW
Indiana
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on March 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is phenomenal!! The food was top notch and the service was as well. Love this place and how wonderful the atmosphere is!! Such a great place to eat!!!
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DarrylV
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Johnny’s on Fulton remains one of the best dining experiences in Cleveland. Toughest decision is which of the 3 veal chops to order. Having eaten at the best Italian restaurants and steak house’s in the Country, I will say the veal is second to none. I will be back soon.
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MouseMom39
Cleveland
93 reviews
vip
4.0
93 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
As always, Johnny’s was packed and a bit noisy…people know a good thing when they experience it, and keep coming back! While our table for two was in the bar, making it a less than ideal because every time the door opened it got chilly, the food and service (thanks, Natalie) more than made up for it. My tender mussel appetizer in a delicious butter sauce was wonderful, and my husband’s veal stuffed banana peppers were outstanding, as always. I opted for a simple grilled veal chop (very good!), and my husband loved his potato encrusted grouper. We asked for help in selecting a wine to go with both of our dinners, and the suggested bottle was the perfect accompaniment to our meals. We will be back soon!
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EileenM
Seattle
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant anywhere! The very best filet mignon, the very best service, the best stuffed peppers anywhere. Love, love this place. Highly recommend!
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KenZ
Las Vegas
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been coming to Johnny's Bar for over 20 years and their food and service is top notch. Definitely recommend this establishment to others.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
9/7/23. We brought 3 guests from out of town and was seated on the gorgeous patio! The food, ambiance and service was fantastic! Johnny’s is my go to place for our Family special occasions. Bo and his staff do a phenomenal job! A real Cleveland gem!
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FAQs

Johnny's Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Johnny's Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 281-0055.

Johnny's Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 743 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

Sep 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

3164 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Trent Avenue
Neighborhood
Cleveland West
Hours of operation
Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Continental
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street parking during lunch. Complimentary valet service during dinner hours, in addition to street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joeseph Fall
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.johnnysonfulton.com/
Phone number
(216) 281-0055
Private party facilities
We have two private rooms: The Crystal Room (2-12 Guests) and The Wine Room (12-35)
Private party contact
Lauren Santosuosso: (216) 281-0055

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Johnny's Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

91 Cleveland / Akron / Canton Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Appetizers

Soup of the Day

Veal Stuffed Banana Peppers$12.00

Sauteed Stuffed Calamari$13.00

Fried Mozzarella$8.00

Salads

Grilled Chicken Breast Over Mixed Greens$10.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Grilled Chicken Breast Over Shaved Brussel Sprouts & Spinach Salad$12.00

Sandwiches

Char-Grilled Half Pound Burger on Kaiser Roll$12.00

Grilled Italian Sausage on Hoagie Roll$12.00

Grilled Cheese on House Made Bread$10.00

Entrees

Linguini$16.00

Penne Pasta$14.00

Spaghetti or Rigatoni$11.00

Petite Filet of Beef au Poivre$20.00

Tuscan Chicken$14.00

Sauteed Veal Piccata$17.00

Veal Scaloppini Marsala$17.00

Chicken Scaloppini$16.00

Grouper in Potato Crust

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Johnny's Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is Johnny's Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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