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Edwins Restaurant, Cleveland, OH

Edwins Restaurant

4.5
4.5
2783 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, led by Brandon E. Chrostowski, offers a unique dining experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine—now at the iconic Nighttown location in Cleveland.

Founded in 2007, EDWINS' mission is to transform re-entry by providing formerly incarcerated men and women with leadership skills and a world-class education in the culinary arts.

Dine with purpose and be part of changing lives through food and hospitality.

À bientôt!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 921-3333
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Chrostowski
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact jonkhanna@edwinsrestaurant.org
  • Neighborhood
    University Circle
  • Cross street
    Cedar/Fairmount
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet is available every night of the week
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Dominick Farinacci - 7pm & 9pm

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Mar 21, 2025 only
    Join us Friday, March 21st at 7 PM for an unforgettable evening of world-class jazz as renowned American jazz trumpeter Dominick Farinacci takes the stage at EDWINS at Nighttown! Door's open at 6pm! Hailed by Wynton Marsalis as “a trumpet player of deep lyricism,” Farinacci brings his signature blend of classic swing, modern jazz, and global influences to Cleveland’s most iconic jazz venue. His dynamic performances have captivated audiences worldwide, from Lincoln Center to international festivals, and now he’s bringing his soulful sound and masterful storytelling to our new home at Nighttown. 🎟 $30 Cover | 🍽 Brasserie Menu Available Enjoy the perfect pairing of exceptional live jazz and our refined French brasserie menu, featuring classic dishes, fine wines, and craft cocktails. 🎷 Reserve your spot today – seating is limited! 📍 EDWINS at Nighttown | 12387 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights 📅 Friday, March 21st | 7 PM
  • Forecast Live - 7PM

    $15.00 - $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and community as Forecast takes the stage at EDWINS! Known for their smooth blend of jazz, R&B, and soulful sounds, Forecast delivers an electric live performance that will have you swaying to the rhythm all night long. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just love great music, this is a night you won't want to miss. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the vibes take over. We’ll see you there! 🍷🎷🎵
  • Forecast Live - 9PM

    $15.00 - $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and community as Forecast takes the stage at EDWINS! Known for their smooth blend of jazz, R&B, and soulful sounds, Forecast delivers an electric live performance that will have you swaying to the rhythm all night long. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just love great music, this is a night you won't want to miss. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the vibes take over. We’ll see you there! 🍷🎷🎵

What 2,783 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Edwins Restaurant in Shaker Heights offers a "wonderful meal and experience" with "outstanding French cuisine" and a mission-driven approach, training formerly incarcerated individuals. Guests praise the "delicious" food, "attentive staff," and "elegant ambiance." Highlights include table-side cheese service, seafood sausage, and a commitment to "supporting a great cause."

2,783 Reviews
  1. Beth

    Cleveland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in a beautiful rounded booth in the fine dining area, in the room with the live jazz. The ambience and service were both impeccable! The food was not. The vegan ravioli was tough and served only slightly warm. We decided on the Beignets for dessert since I had tried them 2 weeks previously and at that time they were so well done; really authentic New Orleans flavor, and lightweight! But last night they were big clunky things. Whoever is in charge of the quality of food prep needs to really be more on top of this! We are hoping to see more vegan options on the menu. And we hope to eat well and regularly at Edwins since they are a restaurant that supports live jazz.

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  2. bruce VIP

    Cleveland72 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Long time diner at the old location. Now I’m happy to see it in its new location. More dining options. Lots of energy. Our server was particularly professional. Good martini. Champagne.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in a beautiful room and the servers were fabulous. But the piano player was too loud. It’s sort of destroyed it so next time I’ll recommend a room that doesn’t have music. So many couples walk in to be seated and then asked to be moved because it was too loud. The rhubarb tart was fabulous. My friend had the duck and enjoyed it very much. I’ll go back but with an idea of where I want to sit.

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  4. Linda

    Cleveland11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful! So attentive! All workers sharing in taking care of all tables/customers. Food was wonderful... we all ordered different items. A little bit too loud piped in jazz in the Brasserie. Overall it was very good time! I remember the old Nightown.... Edwin's did it justice!

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  5. Dan VIP

    Cleveland101 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a very enjoyable and well-paced dinner. Everyone polite and friendly. So happy that the previous NightTown restaurant is being so beautifully utilized. Food prepared and served so nicely.

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  6. Daniel VIP

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    all great; love the jazz .............................................

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  7. Judi

    Cleveland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Edwins has retained the friendly neighborhood Tavern feel of Nighttown. Its a cleaned up, food was Great, the place was buzzing. People were so happy to be back. Bravo Brandon and crew!

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  8. Jack

    Charlotte25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They have been open for 11/2 weeks And are doing a fine job. Yes there are some small service issues that need corrected but I’m sure management will smooth those out. Look forward to coming back

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was perfect! Food was delicious & the prices were on point! Service was excellent!

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  10. cynthia

    Cleveland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Edwin's move into the former Nighttown location was inspired. Impeccable French cuisine in perfect decor. The music of Joe Hunter and Evelyn Wright was sublime and made a great dining experience even better. The place was bursting at the seams but the staff handled it well. Edwin's manages to serve excellent food while serving is diners and the community. The only thing that could cause a snip of one corner of a star is the coffee at the end of the meal wasn't quite hot enough. This will not stop a return visit.

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FAQs

Edwins Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 921-3333.

Edwins Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 2783 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Edwins Restaurant

12383 Cedar Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cedar/Fairmount
  • Neighborhood
    University Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet is available every night of the week
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Chrostowski
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (216) 921-3333
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact jonkhanna@edwinsrestaurant.org
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