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Don's Lighthouse Grille, Cleveland, OH
Don's Lighthouse Grille, Cleveland, OH
Don's Lighthouse Grille, Cleveland, OH
Don's Lighthouse Grille, Cleveland, OH
Don's Lighthouse Grille, Cleveland, OH

Don's Lighthouse Grille

4.5 (2212)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Don"s Lighthouse is located along Cleveland's scenic lakefront seven minutes from downtown's sports, theater and concert districts. Situated in a landmark building, Don's offers the freshest seafood, steaks,and chops and is a premier dining spot in Northeast Ohio.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Luis Lolon Cora
  • Private party facilities
    The captains room holds up to 50 people for full service dining in a formal atmosphere.
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Cross street
    Clifton
  • Parking details
    Private lot with complimentary valet parking Monday-Friday for lunch and Friday-Saturday evenings
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,212 people are saying

Don's Lighthouse Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's Lighthouse Grille offers a "timeless classic" dining experience with "excellent" food and "incredible service." Guests rave about the "crabcake appetizer" and "short rib," while the cozy ambiance makes it perfect for any occasion. The attentive staff ensures a "relaxing dining experience," making it a top choice for both locals and visitors.
2,212 Reviews
  1. Christina

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress, Terri, was knowledgeable and professional. Our food was well-prepared and the courses were timed well for a relaxing dining experience.

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  2. Greg

    Cleveland4 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Food, waitstaff, and ambiance are mediocre. Poor value; don’t waste your time and money here.

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  3. Alan VIP

    Cleveland64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Lighthouse is a timeless classic. Always great service, menu and ambiance. Great spot for any type get together.

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  4. Mike

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    That was one great meal. Highly recommend the filet medallions and shrimp with exquisite Brussel sprouts and potatoes.

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  5. Adria VIP

    Cleveland16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely time on Easter. Waited to make a reservation I bit too long, so the only seating left was in the lounge area. It was quite cozy. They seated us in a lovely booth along the back wall. The special holiday menu had lots to offer…. fun flavored mimosas, and everything from brunch to dinner food options. My husband had a great ribeye and I enjoyed the lobster tail entree. The highlight was definitely the crabcake appetizer. We love Dons and will keep it in our rotation for dining.

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  6. Joshua VIP

    Cleveland22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. So thankful they open for Easter brunch.

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  7. Alan VIP

    Cleveland64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great local spot. Setting, service, food are always the best.

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  8. Mary

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was fantastic! She was very helpful with describing entrees- she really knows her stuff. Many higher end restaurants still have a fast food ambience- loud and rushing you to get out. Don’s Lighthouse is a classy restaurant with delicious food and incredible service. Thanks to the chef and our spunky red headed server.

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  9. Marla VIP

    Cleveland18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    This is our favorite restaurant for 25 years and it’s going down hill. Smaller portions and higher prices make it a bad value. No small forks for eating mussels because people were stealing them so the manager won’t order any?? Very unattentive waitress tonight who was barely pleasant. Shrimp cocktail were 5 small shrimp for $17! No anchovies available for Caesar salad! If Don’s doesn’t put an emphasis on fixing the food, value and quality as well as getting some happy servers , they will be losing our regular business. Very dissatisfied tonight and sad because we have enjoyed this place for 25 years. We even got engaged here and now we will rethink coming back. Very sad.

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  10. Jason

    Cleveland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience and food as always. The wine and the drinks were superb!

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Don's Lighthouse Grille is rated 4.5 stars by 2212 OpenTable diners.

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8905 Lake Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clifton
  • Neighborhood
    Cleveland West
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private lot with complimentary valet parking Monday-Friday for lunch and Friday-Saturday evenings
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Luis Lolon Cora
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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