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Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cleveland

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Cleveland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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4.9
4.9 (1072)
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Tremont
About the restaurant
A cocktail lounge with focus on hospitality and craft located next to Lincoln Park in the historic Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.
Top review
Alexa
Dined 1 day ago
Always an amazing date night! Service is always amazing. Delicious food and cocktails! They also have mocktails too!
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4.8
4.8 (410)
$31 to $50
Sushi
Tremont
About the restaurant
Irashaimase!!! We welcome you to enjoy Ginko Sushi Bar and traditional Japanese cuisine in Tremont. Our fish is always fresh, flown in from around the world, picked for Ginko. Ask about our daily specials and Ohio's largest Sake and Japanese Craft Beer offerings.

We look forward to seeing you and walk-ins are always welcome!!!

Top review
MARC
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
It was a perfect setting for a night out. The food was great. The service was outstanding. The noise level was just right for you to hear everything you needed. Not much you can say bad about the place if anything at all. Maybe it was the fact that the seating was small, but it was comfy. The place doesn't seat many people, so you will have a great couples experience.
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4.9
4.9 (1856)
$50 and over
French
Moreland Hills
About the restaurant
Invite your guests to a rare fine dining experience set in a French country château. Surround yourself with understated elegance in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere featuring four themed dining areas, banquet rooms, lounge and terraces. Enjoy meticulously crafted dishes, exquisitely paired wines and unsurpassed service, while we attend to every detail. Our Private Dining Room comfortably seats up to 16 guests at one table and can seat more at round tables. Our Wine Pavilion and Covered Patio can each hold around 50 guests total each offering fully dedicated service in a quiet setting. From the moment you enter, fine art sets the stage for an unforgettable visit. Winemaking relics, French jazz-era reliefs, period antiques, Napa Valley photography and vineyard-inspired artwork establish an atmosphere of welcome and intrigue. Each piece curated to complement a relaxing evening of incredible food and drink. Welcome to Cru Uncorked. Savor the moment.
Top review
Lynn
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
The food was amazing! And the quiet ambiance enhanced the experience. The only disappointment was the coffee at the end. I would have expected a much smoother and less bitter choice by the restaurant.
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4.9
4.9 (923)
$31 to $50
Italian
Little Italy
About the restaurant
Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!
Top review
David
Dined 2 days ago
Very attentive wait staff. Wide selection of excellent food and wine. Our favorite place in Cleveland’s Little Italy. No problem in splitting entrees or getting half portions on pastas. Good for vegetarians too.
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4.9
4.9 (2476)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French
Vermilion
About the restaurant
"If your a serious foodie" or "if romance is calling, sail on up" - literally - to this "French gem" on the Vermilion River, where the "sumptuous" menu and "professional but friendly" staff earn it the top rating from Food and Service in the Cleveland area; "well worth the drive" west of downtown , this "ethereal experience" (the perfect place to propose!") also includes a phenomenal wine list", "charming old world dining room" and "relaxing" riverfront cafe. Proper attire required. Touché a martini/wine bar was opened in 2007 and offers a "small plates" menu and a great selection of adult beverages.
Top review
DaveVIP
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
We had a fabulous dinner--great food-excellent service-Joan was our server and a beautiful atmosphere--a great special occasion place to dine!
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4.8
4.8 (2599)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Lyndhurst
About the restaurant
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
Top review
Heather
Dined 3 days ago
The Capital Grille was absolutely amazing for dinner last night! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The customer service was hands down the best we’ve had in a long time. Our waitress, Jessica, was both professional and personable, making us feel truly welcomed and taken care of. To top it off, the chef came out to our table to ensure everything was perfect, which added such a special touch to the evening. The food was delicious, and the attention to detail in both the service and cuisine made for an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend!
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4.9
4.9 (832)
$50 and over
Italian
Cleveland West
About the restaurant

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.

Top review
Bob
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Great lunch today. Linda was excellent and food is awesome as always! Bannana stuffed peppers are to die for!
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4.9
4.9 (278)
$31 to $50
Italian
Willoughby
About the restaurant
Please call the restaurant to obtain reservations!
440-585-3883- Reservations can be available when you call.
Welcome to The Original Mario Fazio's!! We are passionate about food and beverage. We are in our 46th year of business and our goal is to be a beloved tradition in our community and for you. We feel honored to have shared in so many experiences and celebrations with our guests! At Mario's we embrace seasonal cooking, new ideas, and value our lifelong traditions. We are looking forward to your visit!

Top review
dr
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
first class restaurant with first class service, food and of course a visit from the owner to make sure everything was great.... well done mario fazios!
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4.9
4.9 (924)
$30 and under
Sushi
Shaker Heights
About the restaurant
Located at historic Shaker Square, SASA is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. SASA's menu reflects global inspiration while maintaining the tradition and beauty of Japanese cooking. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive sake list, and craft beers on tap. Whether a night out with friends, dinner with family, or a business dinner, SASA will create a memorable evening.

SASA has a REME HALO® indoor air purification system that uses U.V. filtration & hydro-peroxide plasma to inactivate bacteria & viruses to make our indoor dining room safer than ever.

We welcome you to SASA!

Top review
FranVIP
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Always a great meal, fabulous service, great wine choices. Best local restaurant.
A photo of Sérénité Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (910)
$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!

Top review
JeneaneVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Food was wonderful and the service was great! Definitely want to come back to try other dishes!!
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