Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

61 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Centro- Cleveland restaurant

1. The Centro- Cleveland

4.3

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 33 times today

The Centro, located inside the Metropolitan at the 9 Hotel, offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of Downtown Cleveland's Gateway District. Enjoy dinner before or drinks after a show at Playhouse Square or a ball game at the arena or stadium. As a stand-out destination, indulge in weekly brunch, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Prepare for a culinary journey filled with tantalizing appetizers and mouthwatering main courses. From the rich flavors of Bone-In Filet Mignon, House-Made Lobster Raviolo, and delicate Chilean Sea Bass, these delicacies will ignite your taste buds. Pair your meal with a selection from Centro's extensive wine list, or sip on a handcrafted cocktail. Private space is available for an intimate dinner, meeting, or special event. Staying at the hotel is not necessary to indulge in this memorable dining experience. The Centro is a must-visit for food enthusiasts eager to experience the finest flavors Downtown Cleveland has to offer.

2. Betts - Cleveland

4.6

Exceptional(548)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 17 times today

Please call the restaurant at +1 (216) 357-2680 if looking to book a reservation for parties over (5) five guests. We are more than happy to accommodate you and your party if possible. "Betts" is a tribute to Elizabeth Schofield, wife of Captain Levi Schofield and our namesake. The space is cozy yet airy and feels like a mix between a restaurant and a very cool home that you’d happily want to reside in all day. Betts is inspired by American dishes we all know and love but reinvented with a thoughtful approach. The menu focuses on freshness, quality and whole foods put out from a predominantly scratch kitchen. It's easy to eat healthy here and it's just as easy to indulge- the menu has something for everyone.

3. District

4.3

Awesome(1081)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Booked 4 times today

A New Breed of the American Brasserie. District’s Imaginative Food and Wine, Balancing Exceptional Hospitality, Comfortable Surroundings and Extraordinary Value. Serving Contemporary American Cuisine in Playhouse Square with a Mediterranean Soul, European Influence and Local Focus. From Outstanding Wines by the Glass, Dining at the Bar with Seasonal Ingredients Positioned in an Emerging Downtown Cleveland Location, District Will Compliment the Cleveland Restaurant Landscape.

4. Fahrenheit

4.4

Awesome(3331)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 44 times today

Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination

5. Cleveland Chop

4.7

Exceptional(2174)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 43 times today

We are Cleveland's & Favorite Steakhouse offering a premium experience at an affordable price. Situated in the Historic Warehouse District, the Cleveland Chop is located at 824 West St Clair between W 6th and W 9th street. We are minutes away from downtown hotels, Rocket Mortgage Field House, Progressive Field, Browns Stadium and the Convention Center. We offer dinner, lunch, and our award winning Sunday brunch menu. Please refer to our website for current menu offerings.We will be offering our Easter & Mothers Day Brunch! Please contact the restaurant regarding private functions.

6. Il Venetian

4.8

Exceptional(916)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 22 times today

Venetian Born Chef Alberto Leandri prepares flavors from home for Clevelanders at this upscale, modern Italian restaurant. The menu will feature handmade pastas, fresh fish and seafood, fine meats, and artisan pastries and gelato.

A photo of TURN Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland restaurant

7. TURN Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland

4.6

Exceptional(299)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 11 times today

TURN Bar + Kitchen showcases the vibrant culinary landscape of Cleveland, celebrating the city’s diverse neighborhoods and local ingredients. The restaurant’s concept is deeply rooted in Cleveland’s rich heritage, with a menu that adapts to the changing rhythms of the day. A steam whistle marks the transition from the workday to evening, signaling a shift to relaxed dining and expertly crafted cocktails. With a commitment to modern, locally inspired cuisine, TURN Bar + Kitchen offers inventive dishes and delightful desserts, all within a setting that emphasizes both comfort and sophistication.Savor your meal in secluded luxury in our Event Design Center, a Private Dining space with seating for 10. For additional information and pricing, please connect with the restaurant team directly at 216-902-5255.We look forward to serving you soon.

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8. The Burnham Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(396)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 4 times today

The Burnham Restaurant is your bridge to our community designed in the spirit of Daniel Burnham. In the heart of downtown Cleveland, we feature sustainable conscious cuisine steeped in our Mid-West traditions. Craft your own personal connection to our vibrant community with us.

9. Acqua di Dea

4.4

Awesome(940)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 20 times today

Our award winning Jola Eat Global Restaurant Group opened a third location in 2021. Since then, it has become a downtown hotspot with a trendy approach to the modern fine dining experience. Offering a unique combination of modern and classic coastal aesthetic in a sleek and rustic warehouse setting. Located in Cleveland's Historic Warehouse District in the heart of Downtown, Acqua Di Luca has an innovative Italian menu with remarkably fresh seafood, unique pasta dishes, extraordinary steaks and much more.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Acqua di Luca located at 500 W. St. Clair Avenue will be renamed Acqua di Dea.These changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. Acqua Di Dea will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj.For private events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

10. LULO Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(251)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 4 times today

A fresh take on Latin America Fusion Cuisine.

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Cheryl
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was lovely and tasty. We also enjoyed viewing the holiday lighting in Cleveland's Public Square as we entered and departed the restaurant.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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Krazy8
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The cuisine was fantastic.... very busy for Christmas dinner. Unfortunately, but not unexpected service was slow because of staff shortage. My daughter is a sous chef and actually applied here. Needless to say, she didn't even get an interview. They needed help this day for sure
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The Centro- ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• European• Downtown Cleveland
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4.3
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BrookeVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Come here every year for our traditional holiday family dinner. Always a great meal and atmosphere. Service is always excellent.
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Cleveland ChopPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
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4.7
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ChristopherVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
All four of us went to dinner before seeing a show at Playhouse Square. The service was top shelf and the food was excellent. We were eating off each other’s plate because it ALL looked so good. 😊 our waitress was beyond impressive; in fact the whole staff was in excellent form. This is our 8th or 10th visit this year and they never disappoint. Bravo 👏!
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DistrictPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square
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4.3
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johannah
Pittsburgh / Western PA •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great experience and look forward to going back. Food was delicious
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Betts - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.6

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61 restaurants available nearby

1. The Centro- Cleveland

2. Betts - Cleveland

3. District

4. Fahrenheit

5. Cleveland Chop

6. Il Venetian

7. TURN Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland

8. The Burnham Restaurant

9. Acqua di Dea

10. LULO Kitchen

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