Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Cleveland / Akron / Canton

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Updated June 05, 2025

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sarita a restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2520)

$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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EllenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

One of my absolute favorite restaurants in town. Service always wonderful, food options are off the charts and exceptional

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Popular dish

Hot Chicken

Lager & Vine

4.9

4.9 (390)

$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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Benno

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and service! The hanger steak was excellent!

Alexander Pierce Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1101)

$50 and over

American

Akron

About the restaurant

AKRON’S FINEST STEAK, SEAFOOD, PASTA, AND MORE!
We welcome you to Alexander Pierce. A casually sophisticated restaurant reminiscent of days past and a time when folks enjoyed savory meals, crafted cocktails, and personal service. Our hidden courtyard entrance awaits your arrival and beckons you to come in, sit down, and enjoy dinner the way it was meant to be!

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Tom

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Steaks were delicious. I don’t love the seafood but I don’t really like seafood as it is so I can’t hold it against them. Service was awesome.

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4.8

4.8 (1532)

$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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RichardVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food very good..!!! Our server, Paulo, was terrific!

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Popular dish

Petite Twin Filet Mignon

Heck's Of Ohio City

4.8

4.8 (1588)

$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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Phil

Dined 4 days ago

As always, a wonderful meal and service at Heck's. It is one of my family's favorite places to eat and celebrate.

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Popular dish

Ohio City Burger

Literary Tavern

4.8

4.8 (294)

$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.

The Twisted Olive

4.8

4.8 (5813)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

Italian-American dining with a modern twist.

The Twisted Olive offers a vibrant dining experience in a stunning park setting. With plentiful indoor and outdoor seating overlooking picturesque landscapes, this contemporary restaurant is perfect for everything from casual lunches to special dinners.

The Twisted Olive’s menu offers a fresh take on Italian-American classics, featuring a variety of appetizers, hearty pastas, pizzas, and entrees. Whether you’re enjoying a meal with family, hosting a business lunch, or simply unwinding with a drink, The Twisted Olive delivers a memorable dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere.

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LindaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Very nice! Food and drinks were great and our server did a wonderful Job!!!

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4.7

4.7 (3308)

$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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Steve

Dined 4 days ago

Our go to for personal holidays. We need to be strictly gluten-free. With the exception of no GF bread option, they take really good care of us. We always do the chef's tasting with wine paring- pricy but worth it

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Popular dish

Pappardelle Bolognese

Pickwick & Frolic

4.7

4.7 (1837)

$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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RochelleVIP

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Pricey, but outstanding, were the Parmesan Crusted Lamb Chops. Beef Wellington Bites, were good, but only 2 extremely small bites. Dessert, Drinks, & Service are great.

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Popular dish

Jumbo Stuffed Mushrooms

Crush - Sandusky

4.6

4.6 (697)

$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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Denise

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Excellent food and service as always. A great spot.

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