Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Cleveland

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Heck's Of Ohio City

4.8

4.8 (1587)

$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.

Top review

Russ

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful service!!! Great food at a great value!!

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Popular dish

Ohio City Burger

Village Martini & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (775)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Chagrin Falls

About the restaurant

We understand that given the current circumstances everyone would prefer to sit outside on our patio. As such, we will do our best to accommodate these requests, but patio seating will remain first come, first served, and we will not be taking reservations for the patio. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Born out of our love of fine wines and culinary excellence, Village Martini and Wine Bar has become the top hybrid Wine Bar/Restaurant in Chagrin Falls, OH since 2012.

Featuring an always conscience serving staff as well as a full happy hour, app, dinner, & dessert menu, we are open 5 days a week.

Come and relax and have fun!

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Richard

Dined 4 days ago

Joe was incredible makes great drinks and very professional

Cafe Toscano

4.8

4.8 (328)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Aurora

About the restaurant

Café Toscano in Aurora, OH provides an intimate dining setting, making it a great place to go with someone special. The ambience is just one of the reasons the eatery is so popular. The fantastic food served for dinner is the other reason. The eatery offers patio dining, as well as catering and carryout options.

Café Toscano has quite a few popular options. Some of the items you might want to try include the fettuccine alfredo, penne arrabiata, spaghetti carbonara, salmon alla griglia, filet mignon and chicken marsala are all good options. Café Toscano also offers a menu just for the kids.

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SusanVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

The freshly made garlic rolls were the best I ever had, and not to be missed! Food was all fresh, homemade and correctly prepared with our dietary requests. Menu was very extensive and lots of choices even for those who may not care for pasta.

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Cavatelli and Meatballs

Sérénité Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (916)

$31 to $50

French

Medina

About the restaurant

Sérénité Restaurant is steeped in tradition and care for the community. Chef Todd Whitman & GM Richard Sisson offers a unique experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine in the midst of Medina's Historic District.

The restaurant has a unique mission; to eat well and do good. The mission of Sérénité is to instill leadership skills in men and women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction through an education in the culinary arts.

Our aim is to change the face of recovery through food and hospitality.

A bientot!

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MartinVIP

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

This was our first visit to Sérénité. We couldn’t of been happier with our visit. Our original seats were closer to the entrance and I knew my wife would be chilled every time the door opened. Moving us was not an issue and we were given a booth that was ideal. Our server Lavala (VAL for short) could not of been sweeter. He took our drink order came back and reviewed the specials for the evening. After our cocktails arrived Val came back and wanted to know if we were ready to order. Usually we like to sit, talk and enjoy our drinks so we asked for him to come back…no attitude like you can get sometimes. We ordered the special soup-amazing, house salad & beet salad. The salads were large and delicious, especially the beet salad. Dinner was a beef filet and a pasta, I had them add shrimp. Both meals prepared perfectly, served hot and also delicious. Truly my wives Filet (medium) was perfectly medium. My shrimp was tender and moist. I wish I could cook shrimp that well!! A perfect date night for two old people…..I’m 70 and my wife is 64. Side note… she’s beautiful and looks like in her mid 40’s…lucky me. Val thank you for a wonderful evening. We will be back and ask for you to be our server.

Austin's Woodfire Grille - Brecksville

4.7

4.7 (1133)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Brecksville

About the restaurant

Austin's Woodfire Grille is located directly across from Heinen's in the heart of Brecksville. At Austin's, we've been cooking the old fashioned way since 1994. We start with the freshest ingredients we can find, delivered to our kitchen each day of the week. We make everything on our menu from scratch, every day. We grill over hardwood, not gas, the way that it was a long time ago. It may not be the fastest or least expensive way to do business, but for us, it is the only way. We want each meal you enjoy with us to be a memorable and delicious one; so we work hard preparing each dish to order, smoking ribs and brisket, filleting fresh fish, hand cutting steaks, preparing homemade soups daily and baking our fresh breads and desserts. It’s a difference you can taste and one we hope you will keep coming back for. At Austin's, everything we do, we do because our customers deserve it. We will always insist on a level of service and quality that helps us deserve you.

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Michael

Dined on Jun 12, 2025

It was a great evening. The Reservations were on time and the food was delicious . Our server (David) was excellent. He gave us plenty of time to enjoy our meal and we didn’t feel rushed .

Nano Brew

4.7

4.7 (219)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Ohio City

About the restaurant

Nano Brew Cleveland is a friendly neighborhood brewpub with 24 beers on draft both at the inside bar and at the lively outdoor Beer Garden Bar. Enjoy a freshly brewed beer from our 1 barrel brewhouse or any of the other local craft breweries we feature on draft. Brewmaster Andy Tveekrem brings over two decades of award-winning brewing experience to this small but mighty brewhouse to turn out adventurous and at times experimental brews. From one of a kind brews to recipes that might make it to full scale production at our Market Garden Brewery just down the block, the lineup of beers will change weekly.

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Tim

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

The DJ was too loud. We were the only ones there and he was blasting music

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Experience

Wednesday Trivia at Nano Brew CLE

Landmark Smokehouse

4.7

4.7 (53)

$30 and under

Barbecue

Lakewood

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO LANDMARK
Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Landmark is a smokehouse, bar & restaurant located in Cleveland, Ohio, just down the street from Edgewater Park on Clifton and W. 117th. Nominated for Cleveland's Best BBQ for multiple years, our focus is to provide authentic barbecue using our all-wood-burning J&R Oyler 700 which crafts Cleveland's finest smoked meats. Landmark prides ourselves on our rare bourbon selection, with over 150 bourbon offerings and 19 Single Barrel Selects that are available exclusively at Landmark! If bourbon isn't your drink of choice, check out our seasonal craft cocktails! Dine in our cozy and inviting dining room or take a table on our sun soaked patio. Our bartenders are happy to serve you from both our indoor bar and outdoor patio bar! So don't wait, make your reservation and come visit us today!

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Bill

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Our party of 4 went to Landmark Smokehouse for brunch. We had the Brisket Hash, Burrito, Pulled Pork Sandwich and the Brisket sandwich. The food was delicious and everyone cleaned their plate. Landmark also has a great Bourbon selection that is reasonably priced. We had to sample some. Our waiter was really good. Overall a great experience.

Mavis Public House

4.7

4.7 (67)

$30 and under

American

Solon

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Solon, Ohio, Mavis Public House invites you to embark on a culinary journey like no other. Known for our dedication to quality, we offer a diverse menu featuring chef inspired homemade entrees, including a range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. With an emphasis on fresh ingredients, our creative dishes promise a delightful experience that satisfies every palate. Whether you dine with us, host a private event, or savor our culinary creations from the comfort of your home, our attentive staff and exceptional beverage selection ensure an unforgettable moment. Explore the possibilities and make every meal a celebration at Mavis Public House

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dianeVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great food, fabulous happy hour. Lindsay our waitress was wonderful!

Sakana Sushi Bar - Rocky River

4.6

4.6 (321)

$30 and under

Sushi

Rocky River

About the restaurant

A DESTINATION
Sushi. Fusion. Cocktails. Laughter. Elegance.

Sakana Sushi Bar and Lounge, aims to please. From our beautiful bar dining area, spacious patio, family friendly main dining room - Sakana is the place to be.

Enjoy our Happy Hour from 3-6pm Tuesday-Friday and all day Sunday! (dine in only)

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Kit

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

We had a great Father's Day dinner at Sakana Sushi Lounge! My mother-in-law has dietary restrictions that they are always willing and able to accommodate. The food is delicious, and the staff are always so friendly!

P.F. Chang's - Beachwood

3.6

3.6 (207)

$30 and under

Chinese

Beachwood

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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JenniferVIP

Dined on May 17, 2025

Such a great atmosphere and food! Great service as always!

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