Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Bratenahl

Price

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Cleveland

Neighborhoods

BeachwoodCleveland EastCleveland HeightsDowntown ClevelandDowntown Cleveland / E. 4th StreetDowntown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

46 restaurants available nearby

A photo of La Dolce Vita - Cleveland restaurant

1. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(1871)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 20 times today

Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.

2. Betts - Cleveland

4.8

Exceptional(570)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 16 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. Edwins Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(2777)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • University Circle

Booked 50 times today

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!

4. Friar's Table

4.6

Exceptional(171)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 20 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.

5. Taste

4.7

Exceptional(864)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 16 times today

A place for food, wine, funContemporary cuisine, extensive wine list, full bar in a sleek, yet casual atmosphere.

A photo of The Haunted House Restaurant restaurant

6. The Haunted House Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(3974)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 48 times today

If you are into unique restaurant concepts and love horror movies. The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights have created something for you.Senior Executive Chef: SuperChef Darnell FergusonSignature Dish: The Twilight

7. District

4.4

Awesome(1087)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Booked 3 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.

A photo of Batuqui - Larchmere restaurant

8. Batuqui - Larchmere

4.8

Exceptional(851)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Shaker Square

Booked 23 times today

Described as "Brazil in Cleveland", Batuqui is in the heart of Cleveland, OH and emphasizes the cuisines of the Bahia and Minas Gerais states of Brazil. Set in a casual but appealing dining room, there is also a full bar with custom cocktails.The menu at Batuqui is full of exciting and unique choices and they are known for their authentically grilled top sirloin steak called Picanha. They offer appetizers like the Frango Passarinho which is fired chicken in a cilantro sauce or the Salgadinhos which are savory hand-rolled Brazilian bar snacks and entrees like the hearty traditional Brazilian party dish called Feijoada. They have fantastic salads and an array of intriguing Brazilian entrees. Choices include fish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options in addition to the grilled meats and Brazilian steaks that make Batuqui such an appealing spot. Love desserts? Their homemade chocolate bon bons called Brigadeiros or Coconut Butter Cake are amazing too!

9. North Coast Cafe

4.5

Awesome(80)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland East

Booked 1 time today

North Coast Cafe - Informal, upbeat, convenient restaurant featuring American, Continental and International buffets.

A photo of Brel's Restaurant and Bar at Playhouse Square (Formerly Ghost Light) restaurant

10. Brel's Restaurant and Bar at Playhouse Square (Formerly Ghost Light)

4.3

Awesome(489)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Booked 12 times today

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge, winner of the OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award 2024, is proud to present BREL’s. Named after the show that saved Playhouse Square with a 2-year long run, BREL’s menu transforms classic American staples in an upscale environment. A full-service bar with theater inspired cocktails, locally inspired light bites, and a view of the largest outdoor chandelier in America will create an unforgettable dining experience with something for everyone. Located in the Crowne Plaza Cleveland in Playhouse Square, BREL’s offers warm Cleveland hospitality combined with excellent service to make sure you and your guests make it to the show on time.

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