Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Cleveland

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Updated July 05, 2025

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sarita a restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2529)

$30 and under

American

Lakewood

About the restaurant

Welcome to Sarita, where we are slightly obsessed with serving good food among friends and family. Our focus is on healthy, new American cuisine – a celebration of all our backgrounds and roots. The best of the best eats if you will. Lighter dishes with natural reductions, a lot of vinaigrettes, less cream, less butter — but unbelievable flavors. This is what you can expect if you choose to dine with us. And we hope you will. The name Sarita is a nod to Chef Anthony Romano’s mentor, plus the name of a song by the New Orleans band, The Subdudes, one of the chef’s favorites. The restaurant is owned by executive chef Romano. His approach to Sarita is fairly simple: to create a space that’s a reflection of his kind of place.relaxing, fun and celebrate life in the company of friends and family with good food and a great cocktail in hand.

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sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Every dish was incredible and well executed. Their specials especially

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Popular dish

Hot Chicken

Lager & Vine

4.8

4.8 (393)

$31 to $50

American

Hudson

About the restaurant

Coming Soon! Lager & Vine GastroPub & Wine Bar located in Historic Downtown Hudson. We offer scratch kitchen, Craft Beers & Fine Wines all by the glass or bottle. We offer nightly specials as well as the best Happy Hour in Hudson! Handcut steaks & seafood as well as crafted cocktails round out a top notch dinning experience in a beautiful dinning room or patio for Lunch or Dinner.

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STEVENVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Had lunch on their first full day back after 4th of July weekend. They were busy and a little behind. The pretzels were amazing!!! The ahi tuna tacos were perfectly prepared. Unfortunately, the burger, which was ordered medium, was way overcooked. Service was friendly. If not for the nearly burnt burger, the place would have gotten a perfect 5 stars!

ML Tavern

4.8

4.8 (1535)

$31 to $50

American

Beachwood

About the restaurant

ML Tavern features a casual, club-like, neighborhood atmosphere, with one of the city’s best outdoor terraces. Located within 10 minutes of downtown Chagrin Falls, Beachwood Place, Legacy Village, and Pinecrest Shopping Center. Delicious grilled seafood, burgers, appetizers, sandwiches, steaks, and chops are available for dinner, Tuesday through Saturday.

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Paul

Dined 3 days ago

Two ladies in party had petite fillet with garlic mashed. Small portion but perfect for our appetite and price fair. Steak tender and cooked to our tastes. Would say fillet was a little shy on seasoning. Mashed potatoes good texture, consistency and flavor. One gent had the Shrimp & Asparagus off the "Early Nights" menu and while shrimp, pasta and vegetables were good the toasted bread points were swimming in liquid and were completely soggy. That was a big disappointment. Maybe serve the toast on the side instead of in bowl with pasta. Was a lovely July evening on the covered patio with breeze coming in.

Heck's Of Ohio City

4.8

4.8 (1591)

$30 and under

American

Ohio City

About the restaurant

Heck’s Cafe ... Established more than 40 years ago in the heart of Ohio City, one of Cleveland's oldest areas and perhaps its most ethnically diverse and culturally rich neighborhood. Just across the Cuyahoga River from Downtown, Heck's Cafe is housed in a Charming 18th-century brick townhouse. Come enjoy our full bar and varied selection of beers and wines. Heck's Cafe has been winning awards for the best specialty hamburgers in Cleveland for many years. A popular spot for Sunday brunch, when the entrees include an indulgent eggs Benedict, stuffed french toast and a brie offering. Be sure to try our house-blended coffee.

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LuannVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service at a truly unique restaurant in the heart of Ohio CIty. Love the food options since I am a vegetarian!

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Popular dish

Ohio City Burger

Literary Tavern

4.7

4.7 (295)

$30 and under

American

Tremont

About the restaurant

Come visit our newly updated location at 1031 Literary Road, in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. With a brand new kitchen, we are serving entrees, appetizers and sandwiches 6 days a week. We are open for lunch Monday through Friday and Happy Hour is from 3 - 6 pm.

A favorite of area locals for many years, we are located in one of the oldest buildings in Tremont. We have worked hard to preserve the character of the historic location and offer an intimate atmosphere, inventive cocktails and a variety of wine and beers, chef made entrees and appetizers.

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ShirleyVIP

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

We both enjoyed our lunch & cocktails. Service was great.. Be ware that there is limited parking.

DANTE

4.8

4.8 (3311)

$31 to $50

American

Tremont

About the restaurant

Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi"s signature restaurant DANTE. Located in a historic bank building in Tremont, DANTE restaurant has become one of Cleveland's premier dining spots. The decor features designs and works of art from local artists. Guests may choose from an a la Carte Menu or a Chef's Tasting Menu. Experience the excitement of dining in the kitchen as Chef Dante prepares and serves you a multiple course tasting menu.

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tedVIP

Dined 5 days ago

A great place. We had the tasting menu with wine pairings. It was excellent.

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Popular dish

Pappardelle Bolognese

Pickwick & Frolic

4.7

4.7 (1841)

$31 to $50

American

Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

About the restaurant

Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club, “Home to Hilarities 4th Street Theatre”
Pickwick & Frolic is a complete entertainment experience. Pickwick The Restaurant offers American rustic cuisine made from scratch! Dine outside on our patio if you wish or entertain your corporate or social guests anywhere in our 27,000 square foot facility, including Hilarities 4th Street Theatre. Hilarities, a 350 seat built-for-comedy venue complete with skybox loge seating, has been featuring the best in live national stand-up comedy for 40 years! Pickwick & Frolic is a unique experience that you will not find anywhere in Cleveland, and perhaps, in the country. All programming information is on our website www.pickwickandfrolic.com.

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MarcVIP

Dined 2 days ago

It is always excellent: the food, the ambiance, the service, attention to tail, it is all very good.

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Popular dish

Jumbo Stuffed Mushrooms

Crush - Sandusky

4.6

4.6 (698)

$31 to $50

American

Sandusky

About the restaurant

CRUSH is a full service restaurant focused on providing high quality food in an inviting and comfortable setting, with friendly and attentive service.
The bar menu offer wines by the glass, wine flights, an extensive wine bottle list, spirits & brews. An eclectic dinner menu features small plates, entrees such as fresh pastas, grilled super thin crust pizzas, steaks, chops and daily features, as well as sushi.
Centrally located in Downtown Sandusky a block from the water.
For reservations of parties larger than 6, or if you are unable to find a time that suits your desired time, please call us directly 419-502-9463 and we will do our best to accommodate you. Reservations are for tables only: the bar and the patio are first come, first seated. Reservations are for indoor dining... the Patio & Wine Garden are first come-first served. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes, after which your table will not be held or guaranteed. If running late please contact us directly.

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Barbara

Dined 4 days ago

It’s a wonderful gem in downtown Sandusky! Fun to share small plates!

56 Tavern @ The Aurora Inn

4.8

4.8 (84)

$30 and under

American

Aurora

About the restaurant

Welcome to 56 Tavern, a cozy American tavern where warm hospitality meets classic comfort food. We offer a relaxed atmosphere perfect for casual dining, with a menu featuring hearty favorites like burgers, wings, and our signature craft cocktails. Whether you're here for a meal with friends or a laid-back night out, you'll feel right at home at 56 Tavern.

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scottVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Have enjoyed our food here-in addition, Dana has always been great-always makes you feel welcome and attends to your needs

17 River Grille

4.8

4.8 (3392)

$30 and under

American

Chagrin Falls

About the restaurant

The best view in northeast Ohio 17 River Grille offers classic American Grille food; simple preparations of Steaks, Seafood, Salads, & Handcrafted cocktails.

Dining With Us:
Our restaurants are upscale-casual dining destinations, designed for intimate gatherings for parties of 2 to 4. In order to seat your party comfortably, we have very limited seating accommodations for parties of 6 to 8 guests. Parties over 6 will be sat when they have completely arrived. Walk-ins are welcome for parties 8 or less. Patio space is not available for reservations.
We request that our guests dress tastefully, in business casual or semi-formal attire. Parties arriving more than 15 minutes late will be moved to the wait list

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MarvinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Good food and great service! Sat outside on patio! Delightful!

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