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Edwins Restaurant, Cleveland, OH
Edwins Restaurant, Cleveland, OH
Edwins Restaurant, Cleveland, OH
Edwins Restaurant, Cleveland, OH
Edwins Restaurant, Cleveland, OH

Edwins Restaurant

4.4
4.4
2806 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
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!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Chrostowski
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for more details.
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact jonkhanna@edwinsrestaurant.org
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    University Circle
  • Cross street
    Cedar/Fairmount
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet is available every night of the week
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Forecast Live - 7PM

    $15.00 - $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and community as Forecast takes the stage at EDWINS! Known for their smooth blend of jazz, R&B, and soulful sounds, Forecast delivers an electric live performance that will have you swaying to the rhythm all night long. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just love great music, this is a night you won't want to miss. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the vibes take over. We’ll see you there! 🍷🎷🎵
  • Forecast Live - 9PM

    $15.00 - $20.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 19, 2025 only
    Join us for an unforgettable night of music, food, and community as Forecast takes the stage at EDWINS! Known for their smooth blend of jazz, R&B, and soulful sounds, Forecast delivers an electric live performance that will have you swaying to the rhythm all night long. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just love great music, this is a night you won't want to miss. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and let the vibes take over. We’ll see you there! 🍷🎷🎵
  • Ken Peplowski & the Jackie Warren trio - 7pm & 9pm

    $25.00 - $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 26, 2025 only
    Ken Peplowski & the Jackie Warren Trio bring together world-class jazz talent for an unforgettable performance. Peplowski, a renowned clarinetist and saxophonist known for his swing and bebop mastery, joins forces with pianist Jackie Warren and her dynamic trio, celebrated for their soulful, Latin-infused jazz style. Together, they create a rich and expressive sound, blending classic jazz traditions with fresh, vibrant energy.

What 2,806 people are saying

Edwins Restaurant 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Great for fine wines

  • Cleveland

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Edwin's Restaurant provides a vibrant dining experience, seamlessly blending "great food" and "excellent service" with a mission to uplift the community. Despite some service hiccups at their new Cleveland Heights location, the ambience remains captivating. Highlights include "delicious" French cuisine, live jazz, and a welcoming atmosphere. A true culinary gem in Cleveland!
2,806 Reviews
  1. Russ VIP

    Cleveland22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! A great atmosphere combined with top notch food and service.

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  2. Fred VIP

    Cleveland116 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated on the patio which was unevenly heated and "featured " a large television. The tables were a little too small. The food and the service were excellent. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. Three of us ordered the salmon, which was delicious and one of us ordered the duck, which they really enjoyed. We will definitely be back.

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  3. Allison VIP

    Cleveland5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We sat in the brasserie. It was overly crowded. The meal was poorly managed. Food was not timed properly and we had to ask multiple times where things were. Waiter had no knowledge of the food. Very small portions as if for a child. The room for the brasserie was so tight that every time a wait staff went by they bumped my chair which is incredibly annoying when it happens 100 times. I hope that the fine dining side is better because this is NOT the Edwin’s I remember.

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  4. Ralph VIP

    Cleveland13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a great experience. The place was packed with joyful people.

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  5. LoriS

    Cleveland8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was tasty, service was outstanding. A little disappointed since I mentioned it was our 30th wedding anniversary when we made the reservation. No recognition of this at all. Live band was a nice addition.

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  6. Cindy VIP

    Cleveland7 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I apologize for having to send this review. It is the last thing I want to , or ever thought I would have to, do regarding an Edwins Restaurant. We have been to his establishment on Shaker Square many times and always been very happy. Everything about that establishment was always excellent. However, last nights experience at the new Edwins in Cleveland Hts. was absolutely TERRIBLE... totally out of character. The only two positive aspects in all of last night were the valet that took my car and the bread server that was very kind and attentive (if not for him we would have had nothing to eat all night). We were seated at a table directly under an A/C vent and had the cold air blowing directly on us all night. We sat at that table a full 45 minutes before a server came to take our drink order. When we received our drinks we immediately ordered, our meal out of fear we would never eat. From the moment we ordered until I finally had enough abuse, we sat for another hour with nothing but our drinks and 2 slices of bread. Finally, after suffering that punishment for a full 2 hours I called someone over, requested a bill for our drinks, paid the bill and left. NOTE: at no time during or after I paid the bill did anyone (server, or manager) offer any assistance, an explanation or apology for the horrendous experience. They just let us leave as if we had never been there at all. I don't know what broke when they moved to this new location but they need to find it and fix it before Edwins is no more. I must say I will never return.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Nancy VIP

    Cleveland6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated in a spot so small the two men in our group blocked the aisle. Not the fine dining atmosphere we expected. Food was great however Service was slow but nice servers. Valet parking only Doubtful to return

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Gary

    Cleveland9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Calamari starter was cold, dry and hard to chew. Mains of Salmon and Shrimp Scampi Linguini were excellent.

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  9. Sue

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I loved Edwin’s at Shaker and support the bakery and butcher when in the area. But the Cleveland Hts location has some kinks to work out. We had reservations for an early dinner in the brassiere . We were seated near what must have been a previous door opening that was covered by a curtain but cold air was blowing in. We asked three different staff members if we could move to other empty tables , it was about 2/3 full so there were plenty of them. It took a half hour before we finally did get moved and as we sat there waiting to be moved our table was just avoided. We were finally moved to a table next to the hostess stand and 2 other diners that must have had the same previous table also asked to be moved. The hostess even commented to us it must be bad there tonight and shut it down. It is very congested The food and service was fine but leaving we needed a lead blocker to get to the exit there were so many waiting to be seated around the bar and narrow exit. Next time we will give the fine dining area a try.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Edwin’s and felt the wonderful old Nightown vibe had been recreated. Service attention was excellent with at least 5 servers and Brandon himself checking in on us. Food was excellent and finished off with a deliciously decadent Chocolate Pyramid. Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Edwins Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 921-3333.

Edwins Restaurant is rated 4.4 stars by 2806 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Edwins Restaurant

12383 Cedar Rd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cedar/Fairmount
  • Neighborhood
    University Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complementary Valet is available every night of the week
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Brandon Chrostowski
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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