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The Best Bars for Foodies in Cleveland

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated February 26, 2020

Cleveland has all the hustle and bustle you’d expect from a big city while still managing to maintain a charming small-town feel. This northeastern Ohio city, located on the shores of Lake Erie, boasts a revitalized downtown, a beautiful lakefront park, and a strong cultural side. Its 23,000 acres of parks and nature preserves provide a relaxing respite from the city noise and traffic, while the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland Museum of Art put it on the global cultural map. The city appeals to nature-lovers, sports fanatics, urban adventurers and foodies alike. And, they have a fantastic nightlife scene as well. If you’re wondering where to go for a fun night out, check out our Tastemaker List of the best bars in Cleveland.

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Cleveland
4.3 (1320)
$30 and under
American
Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
House of Blues Restaurant and Bar is a laid-back place to enjoy tasty food and well-made drinks in Cleveland. Conveniently located near Progressive Field, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, it offers an inviting combo of authentic American food, live music, and art. The menu features made-from-scratch Southern-inspired cooking, including Voodoo Shrimp and Carolina Mess. Their bar is always full of energy and they offer both contemporary and classic specialty cocktails, spirits and craft beer.
Top review
Lindsay
Dined 7 days ago
Food was great and our bartender Josh was amazing!
House of Blues Restaurant and Bar is a laid-back place to enjoy tasty food and well-made drinks in Cleveland. Conveniently located near Progressive Field, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, it offers an inviting combo of authentic American food, live music, and art. The menu features made-from-scratch Southern-inspired cooking, including Voodoo Shrimp and Carolina Mess. Their bar is always full of energy and they offer both contemporary and classic specialty cocktails, spirits and craft beer.
Top review
Lindsay
Dined 7 days ago
Food was great and our bartender Josh was amazing!
The Standard
4.7 (959)
$31 to $50
French
Cleveland East
The Standard is a popular gastro-tavern and a strong anchor in the E. 185th Street bar scene. It offers a variety of fine French Moroccan cuisine and they hand-select and craft all their dishes daily with seasonal and local ingredients. They offer many great bourbons, wine and other spirits to accompany your meal or as an aperitif. Come in for happy and try one of their specialty elixirs and a sampling of small plates. Menu items include the Roasted Cauliflower, Slovenian sausage plate and the grilled Halloumi.
Top review
HowardVIP
Dined 5 days ago
The Standard has done it again...excellent menu, great specials, very busy yet very attentive service! We took our niece/boyfriend for birthday celebrations, they loved it also. We shared a couple of appetizers (eggplant rollatini and white asparagus/prosciutto dish; we each had a different entree, all fantastic...my favorite was my entree, one of the specials: duck confit served on bed of cassoulet-style beans/sausage: out of this world. We still had room in our dessert pockets, and shared lemon/lemon curd cheesecake, chocolate espresso pots de creme and creme brulee, enjoyed with a great cup of coffee. These guys can cook and run a great restaurant all-around! Can't wait to go back!
The Standard is a popular gastro-tavern and a strong anchor in the E. 185th Street bar scene. It offers a variety of fine French Moroccan cuisine and they hand-select and craft all their dishes daily with seasonal and local ingredients. They offer many great bourbons, wine and other spirits to accompany your meal or as an aperitif. Come in for happy and try one of their specialty elixirs and a sampling of small plates. Menu items include the Roasted Cauliflower, Slovenian sausage plate and the grilled Halloumi.
Top review
HowardVIP
Dined 5 days ago
The Standard has done it again...excellent menu, great specials, very busy yet very attentive service! We took our niece/boyfriend for birthday celebrations, they loved it also. We shared a couple of appetizers (eggplant rollatini and white asparagus/prosciutto dish; we each had a different entree, all fantastic...my favorite was my entree, one of the specials: duck confit served on bed of cassoulet-style beans/sausage: out of this world. We still had room in our dessert pockets, and shared lemon/lemon curd cheesecake, chocolate espresso pots de creme and creme brulee, enjoyed with a great cup of coffee. These guys can cook and run a great restaurant all-around! Can't wait to go back!
Market Garden Brewery
4.6 (889)
$30 and under
Brewery
Ohio City
Market Garden Brewery is hands-down one of the best bars in Cleveland for beer lovers. The popular restaurant and bar feature a 3,000 square food “American beer garden,” three fireplaces, two indoor bars, and a private dining space for up to 400 people. The brewpub offers a modern American pub menu featuring local and organic ingredients sourced from the West Side Market and Farms in the community. Choose from the variety of beers on tap that span the spectrum from easy-drinking lagers to big, hoppy IPAs and porters.
Top review
Elizabeth
Dined 6 days ago
Soo many gluten free options! Gf Pizza and cheesy bread tasted amazing.
Market Garden Brewery is hands-down one of the best bars in Cleveland for beer lovers. The popular restaurant and bar feature a 3,000 square food “American beer garden,” three fireplaces, two indoor bars, and a private dining space for up to 400 people. The brewpub offers a modern American pub menu featuring local and organic ingredients sourced from the West Side Market and Farms in the community. Choose from the variety of beers on tap that span the spectrum from easy-drinking lagers to big, hoppy IPAs and porters.
Top review
Elizabeth
Dined 6 days ago
Soo many gluten free options! Gf Pizza and cheesy bread tasted amazing.
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Orange Village, OH
4.4 (6452)
$30 and under
American
Beachwood
Located on Harvard Road in Orange Village, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant is a popular spot for great food and wine tasting in the Cleveland area. It combines modern, casual dining with award-winning, handcrafted wines. The menu features fresh, contemporary-American fare infused with flavors from all over the world. They also have an awesome full-service bar with private party spaces and a Napa-style tasting room where you can order wine flights and sample any bottle you like. While you’re dining, make sure to look and the bin numbers on the menu - they guide you in selecting the perfect wine to pair with your dish.
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williamVIP
Dined 2 days ago
The service was wonderful in our waitress, Shannon was just absolutely kind and attentive. I would highly recommend
Located on Harvard Road in Orange Village, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant is a popular spot for great food and wine tasting in the Cleveland area. It combines modern, casual dining with award-winning, handcrafted wines. The menu features fresh, contemporary-American fare infused with flavors from all over the world. They also have an awesome full-service bar with private party spaces and a Napa-style tasting room where you can order wine flights and sample any bottle you like. While you’re dining, make sure to look and the bin numbers on the menu - they guide you in selecting the perfect wine to pair with your dish.
Top review
williamVIP
Dined 2 days ago
The service was wonderful in our waitress, Shannon was just absolutely kind and attentive. I would highly recommend
Square 22
4.7 (1905)
$30 and under
American
Strongsville
Square 22 Restaurant and Bar, located on Pearl Road in Strongsville, offers a great setting for casual food and drinks. Many locals consider it one of the best bars in Cleveland and the energy inside blends downtown cool and vibrant block party. The interior features a sleek black walnut bar and wood rafters, giving it an industrial feel. Choose from the delicious list of appetizers, like ahi tuna poke, fried wontons or the pig wing, and pair it with a sophisticated craft cocktail.
Top review
StephanieVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Always great food and great service!! The staff is all amazing!
Square 22 Restaurant and Bar, located on Pearl Road in Strongsville, offers a great setting for casual food and drinks. Many locals consider it one of the best bars in Cleveland and the energy inside blends downtown cool and vibrant block party. The interior features a sleek black walnut bar and wood rafters, giving it an industrial feel. Choose from the delicious list of appetizers, like ahi tuna poke, fried wontons or the pig wing, and pair it with a sophisticated craft cocktail.
Top review
StephanieVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Always great food and great service!! The staff is all amazing!
The Cabin Club
4.7 (1797)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Cleveland West
The Cabin Club, located on Detroit Road in Westlake, is a favorite bar and restaurant for West Side residents. Housed in a historic, timber-framed log cabin, once a private hunting lodge, the building dates back to World War II. The restaurant features a casual but sophisticated atmosphere and exceptional service. They have a loyal following of regulars that treat it like a second home! It’s the place to go for thick, juicy steaks, the freshest seafood around and an award-winning wine list.
Top review
Kim
Dined on May 19, 2025
Our daughter referred my husband and I to Cabin Club for dinner for our 35th wedding anniversary. This was our first time there. We absolutely loved it and will be back. From the atmosphere, service and food, this place is above 4 star. I reserved our table online and was asked the occasion of our dining.. anniversary.. we received a complimentary desert unexpectedly which was another a nice touch to our experience.
The Cabin Club, located on Detroit Road in Westlake, is a favorite bar and restaurant for West Side residents. Housed in a historic, timber-framed log cabin, once a private hunting lodge, the building dates back to World War II. The restaurant features a casual but sophisticated atmosphere and exceptional service. They have a loyal following of regulars that treat it like a second home! It’s the place to go for thick, juicy steaks, the freshest seafood around and an award-winning wine list.
Top review
Kim
Dined on May 19, 2025
Our daughter referred my husband and I to Cabin Club for dinner for our 35th wedding anniversary. This was our first time there. We absolutely loved it and will be back. From the atmosphere, service and food, this place is above 4 star. I reserved our table online and was asked the occasion of our dining.. anniversary.. we received a complimentary desert unexpectedly which was another a nice touch to our experience.
Pickwick & Frolic
4.8 (1826)
$31 to $50
American
Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club, located in Downtown Cleveland on E. 4th Street, is a complete entertainment experience at one of the best bars in Cleveland. The restaurant features a 185-seat restaurant offering American rustic cuisine made from scratch. The Martini Bar and Taproom has an elegant and posh vibe and serves the latest and most innovative martinis in town. Dine outside on the patio or check out the Pickwick & Frolic stage productions in the Frolic Cabaret. The establishment also boasts the only Champagne Bar in Cleveland!
Top review
JOHN
Dined 4 days ago
Kenya is a fantastic server and Nick the owner is tremendous. As is everyone else. Food is fantastic
Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club, located in Downtown Cleveland on E. 4th Street, is a complete entertainment experience at one of the best bars in Cleveland. The restaurant features a 185-seat restaurant offering American rustic cuisine made from scratch. The Martini Bar and Taproom has an elegant and posh vibe and serves the latest and most innovative martinis in town. Dine outside on the patio or check out the Pickwick & Frolic stage productions in the Frolic Cabaret. The establishment also boasts the only Champagne Bar in Cleveland!
Top review
JOHN
Dined 4 days ago
Kenya is a fantastic server and Nick the owner is tremendous. As is everyone else. Food is fantastic
Don's Lighthouse Grille
4.5 (2217)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Cleveland West
For one of the best bars in Cleveland on the lakefront, head to Don’s Lighthouse. It’s just a short drive from downtown’s sports, theater and concert districts and offers a casually elegant place to dine and drink in the Cleveland West neighborhood. Situated in a landmark building, Don’s offers the freshest seafood, steaks, and pork chops as well as small plates like the Baked Brie, Shrimp Cocktail and Bruschetta. The Happy Hour menu offers great deals on their signature martinis, like the Appletini and the Pineapple Lemonade.
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TomVIP
Dined on May 21, 2025
Don's is always a great choice for a business or personal meal. Our group had the cod, which was so fresh and melted in your mouth as well as a Don's salad w/chicken (also excellent) and finally one person had the steak salad which was hugh and very tasty, The bread and flavored butter are also excellent. HIGHLY reccomend!
For one of the best bars in Cleveland on the lakefront, head to Don’s Lighthouse. It’s just a short drive from downtown’s sports, theater and concert districts and offers a casually elegant place to dine and drink in the Cleveland West neighborhood. Situated in a landmark building, Don’s offers the freshest seafood, steaks, and pork chops as well as small plates like the Baked Brie, Shrimp Cocktail and Bruschetta. The Happy Hour menu offers great deals on their signature martinis, like the Appletini and the Pineapple Lemonade.
Top review
TomVIP
Dined on May 21, 2025
Don's is always a great choice for a business or personal meal. Our group had the cod, which was so fresh and melted in your mouth as well as a Don's salad w/chicken (also excellent) and finally one person had the steak salad which was hugh and very tasty, The bread and flavored butter are also excellent. HIGHLY reccomend!
Pier W
4.8 (10892)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Lakewood
Pier W, located on Lake Avenue in Lakewood, is a landmark Cleveland restaurant and bar. Open since 1965, it is famous for its critically-acclaimed seafood and contemporary American food and the luxurious bar. It’s a full-service, white-tablecloth spot with a unique waterfront location. The minimalist dining room design frames the spectacular views of Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyline. And locals love the lively, 50-seat bar and cocktail lounge with live piano and fantastic cocktails, beer and wine.
Top review
David
Dined 2 days ago
Our favorite place for our anniversary! We always enjoy our meal and the lovely surroundings at Pier W. The food is always delicious and the service outstanding!
Pier W, located on Lake Avenue in Lakewood, is a landmark Cleveland restaurant and bar. Open since 1965, it is famous for its critically-acclaimed seafood and contemporary American food and the luxurious bar. It’s a full-service, white-tablecloth spot with a unique waterfront location. The minimalist dining room design frames the spectacular views of Lake Erie and the Cleveland skyline. And locals love the lively, 50-seat bar and cocktail lounge with live piano and fantastic cocktails, beer and wine.
Top review
David
Dined 2 days ago
Our favorite place for our anniversary! We always enjoy our meal and the lovely surroundings at Pier W. The food is always delicious and the service outstanding!
Betts - Cleveland
4.5 (593)
$30 and under
American
Downtown Cleveland
Parker’s Downtown, located on 9th street in the Kimpton Schofield Hotel, is a casually elegant Contemporary American restaurant with an awesome bar. They offer an urban dining menu with added daily dishes. Standout options include the Pub Fries with the Works, the grilled monk fish and chicken pot pie. The restaurant has an expansive layout with strong architectural lines and urban rustic decor. The spacious interior and unpretentious bar make it a great place to hang out and enjoy the collection of beers, wines and cocktails that refresh and enthuse the brain, palate and spriit.
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Jennifer
Dined on May 20, 2025
Fantastic food and service. Great downtown spot to connect and catch up with a friend!
Parker’s Downtown, located on 9th street in the Kimpton Schofield Hotel, is a casually elegant Contemporary American restaurant with an awesome bar. They offer an urban dining menu with added daily dishes. Standout options include the Pub Fries with the Works, the grilled monk fish and chicken pot pie. The restaurant has an expansive layout with strong architectural lines and urban rustic decor. The spacious interior and unpretentious bar make it a great place to hang out and enjoy the collection of beers, wines and cocktails that refresh and enthuse the brain, palate and spriit.
Top review
Jennifer
Dined on May 20, 2025
Fantastic food and service. Great downtown spot to connect and catch up with a friend!
Lago East Bank
4.6 (1388)
$31 to $50
Italian
The Flats
Lago East Bank, located on 10th Street in The Flats neighborhood, is a unique restaurant and bar concept that emphasizes togetherness and celebration. The restaurant features a regional and contemporary menu of everything from northern Piedmontese Italian to Sicilian seafood dishes. The bar serves a thoughtful menu of Italian-inspired handcrafted cocktails and martinis. And they have a predominantly Italian wine list and an all-European draft beer selection. Come enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere where good food and good friends gather to drink and dine well.
Top review
Kyle
Dined 4 days ago
Food and service were superb. Noise level would have been ok if we weren’t at table directly under a speaker. Would definitely come again.
Lago East Bank, located on 10th Street in The Flats neighborhood, is a unique restaurant and bar concept that emphasizes togetherness and celebration. The restaurant features a regional and contemporary menu of everything from northern Piedmontese Italian to Sicilian seafood dishes. The bar serves a thoughtful menu of Italian-inspired handcrafted cocktails and martinis. And they have a predominantly Italian wine list and an all-European draft beer selection. Come enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere where good food and good friends gather to drink and dine well.
Top review
Kyle
Dined 4 days ago
Food and service were superb. Noise level would have been ok if we weren’t at table directly under a speaker. Would definitely come again.
Taste
4.7 (879)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Cleveland Heights
Taste is a casually elegant bar and restaurant and a great place for food, wine and fun. Located in Lee Road’s growing restaurant row, it’s a short walk from the Cedar-Lee Theatre, making it a perfect pre-movie stop. The restaurant has an eclectic menu with a wide-ranging list of appetizers, entrees and sides.They also have a lively bar scene with an awesome wine list and great cocktails. Come in for Happy Hour to enjoy specials on small plates, like the Arancini di Riso, Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers and Spicy Garlic Shrimp, and beer, wine and cocktails.
Top review
Pete
Dined on May 21, 2025
We ordered the Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream desert to go and the Ice cream was not in our bag. The manager informed us once I got home and called that the ice cream has no preservative and would have melted once we got home and that's why it wasn't there. But they still charged me for it and never told us at the restaurant that this might happen.
Taste is a casually elegant bar and restaurant and a great place for food, wine and fun. Located in Lee Road’s growing restaurant row, it’s a short walk from the Cedar-Lee Theatre, making it a perfect pre-movie stop. The restaurant has an eclectic menu with a wide-ranging list of appetizers, entrees and sides.They also have a lively bar scene with an awesome wine list and great cocktails. Come in for Happy Hour to enjoy specials on small plates, like the Arancini di Riso, Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers and Spicy Garlic Shrimp, and beer, wine and cocktails.
Top review
Pete
Dined on May 21, 2025
We ordered the Chocolate Cake and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream desert to go and the Ice cream was not in our bag. The manager informed us once I got home and called that the ice cream has no preservative and would have melted once we got home and that's why it wasn't there. But they still charged me for it and never told us at the restaurant that this might happen.
Salmon Dave's
4.7 (1540)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Cleveland West
Salmon Dave’s Pacific Grille is a super fun restaurant and bar located on Old Lake Road in Cleveland West. Cleveland locals and visitors alike love it here, both for the super fresh seafood and the exciting bar scene. The menu features a fusion of Pacific Rim cuisine with all-American favorites, like the award-winning Lobster Bisque, Ahi Sashimi or signature Salmon. Happy Hour at the lively bar is always a treat! Come in to enjoy special deals on small bites and handcrafted cocktails, like the Dragon Herb Sazerac, made with Maker’s Mark, Tarragon Simple Syrup and Peychaud’s bitters.
Top review
Kevin
Dined 5 days ago
Always great food, drinks and especially service at Salmon Dave's. My guest enjoyed the halibut special which was great. I tried the lobster and shrimp cappelinni for the first time, but it will certainly not be the last.
Salmon Dave’s Pacific Grille is a super fun restaurant and bar located on Old Lake Road in Cleveland West. Cleveland locals and visitors alike love it here, both for the super fresh seafood and the exciting bar scene. The menu features a fusion of Pacific Rim cuisine with all-American favorites, like the award-winning Lobster Bisque, Ahi Sashimi or signature Salmon. Happy Hour at the lively bar is always a treat! Come in to enjoy special deals on small bites and handcrafted cocktails, like the Dragon Herb Sazerac, made with Maker’s Mark, Tarragon Simple Syrup and Peychaud’s bitters.
Top review
Kevin
Dined 5 days ago
Always great food, drinks and especially service at Salmon Dave's. My guest enjoyed the halibut special which was great. I tried the lobster and shrimp cappelinni for the first time, but it will certainly not be the last.

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