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1. The Centro- Cleveland
4.2
Awesome(366)
Price: Very Expensive
• Modern European • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 11 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.
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2. Friar's Table
4.6
Exceptional(171)
Price: Expensive
• European • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 18 times today
The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.
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3. Betts - Cleveland
4.8
Exceptional(570)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 14 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.
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4. District
4.4
Awesome(1087)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square
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.
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5. Fahrenheit
4.4
Awesome(3411)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 29 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
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6. Cleveland Chop
4.8
Exceptional(2208)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 32 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.
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7. Il Venetian
4.8
Exceptional(971)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 27 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.
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8. LULO Kitchen
4.2
Awesome(270)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Latin • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 7 times today
A fresh take on Latin America Fusion Cuisine.
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9. TURN Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland
4.5
Awesome(313)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 3 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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10. The Burnham Restaurant
4.0
Excellent(398)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 2 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.

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