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4.4
Awesome(3289)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 34 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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4.8
Exceptional(163)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 7 times today
Chef-inspired Italian steakhouse featuring Ohio farm raised, hand selected and dry aged beef.
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4.8
Exceptional(896)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 20 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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4.8
Exceptional(6513)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 44 times today
Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.
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4.7
Exceptional(3245)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tremont
Booked 24 times today
Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi"s signature restaurant DANTE. Located in a historic bank building in Tremont, DANTE restaurant has become one of Cleveland's premier dining spots. The decor features designs and works of art from local artists. Guests may choose from an a la Carte Menu or a Chef's Tasting Menu. Experience the excitement of dining in the kitchen as Chef Dante prepares and serves you a multiple course tasting menu.
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4.7
Exceptional(133)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 14 times today
Italian Style Steakhouse brought to you by the Lola Sema. For large parties or special events contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com
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4.4
Awesome(932)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 7 times today
Our award winning Jola Eat Global Restaurant Group opened a third location in 2021. Since then, it has become a downtown hotspot with a trendy approach to the modern fine dining experience. Offering a unique combination of modern and classic coastal aesthetic in a sleek and rustic warehouse setting. Located in Cleveland's Historic Warehouse District in the heart of Downtown, Acqua Di Luca has an innovative Mediterranean menu with remarkably fresh seafood, unique pasta dishes, extraordinary steaks and much more.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Acqua di Luca located at 500 W. St. Clair Avenue will be renamed Acqua di Dea.​These changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. Acqua Di Dea will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj.For private events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com
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4.7
Exceptional(2679)
Price: Moderate
• French • Shaker Square
Booked 8 times today
Restaurant is steeped in tradition and care for the community. Restaurateur Brandon E. Chrostowski offers a unique experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine in the midst of Cleveland's Shaker Square. The restaurant has a unique mission; to eat well and do good. Founded in 2007, the mission of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute is to instill leadership skills in formerly incarcerated men and women through an education in the culinary arts. Our aim is to change the face of re-entry through food and hospitality.A bientot!
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4.6
Exceptional(2838)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 26 times today
Please call (after 2pm) to make reservations for parties over 5 guests, for all parties over 10 please contact Private Dining. For Parties over 5 we require a credit card to hold the reservation. Fee of $25 per person charged in cases of No-Show or cancellation with less than 24hrs notice.For patrons who value a premium culinary experience, RED The Steakhouse offers the best in high quality food by using the finest and freshest ingredients and creating an undeniably superb culinary experience. By transcending our guest’s expectations for superior service and food, Red The Steakhouse creates a consistent, exceptional and non-traditional dining experience. Enjoy the Wine Spectator award winning wine list as well as the Captain's List of specially featured wines. Reservations strongly recommended.
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4.4
Awesome(327)
Price: Very Expensive
• European • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 16 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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  • Joycevip
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Amazing restaurant with thoughtful details and energy food was a 5 star! Great ambiance and can’t wait to tell all my family and friends!
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    Tutto Carne- ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Little Italy
    4.8
  • Pattivip
    Toledo / Northwest Ohio •86 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    When we come to Cleveland this is where we eat!! Love the food, atmosphere and wonderful service. Looking forward to our next visit soon!!
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    Il VenetianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown Cleveland
    4.8
  • Joe
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Professional restauranters are running this restaurant. This is old school service. Front end staff is pleasant and knowledgeable. Managers are attentive. Bartender is a pro. Our apps (we had 4 I'm embarrassed to admit) were excellent. The crab app and the mushroom gnocchi app (available in bar) were outstanding. My entre (grouper) was very salty but I will give that a pass because everything else was excellent. If you are seeking an old school fine dining experience with knowledgeable and personable wait staff in Cleveland, it is basically down to Johnny's on Fulton and Blue Point. I put this place on a level with several first rate restaurants in Manhattan and Washington D.C.
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    Blue Point GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
    4.8
  • Jennifer
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 15, 2024
    Dante never disappoints. The food and drinks are always amazing. The service as well. This is my go to when people are in from out of town. Shows off our incredible food scene in the CLE.
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    DANTEPrice: Expensive• American• Tremont
    4.7
  • BuyfromPaul
    Greater Boston •89 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 12, 2024
    I enjoyed an exceptional dining experience at a recommended restaurant; Fahrenheit... The decor, cuisine, and service were outstanding—I truly struck gold tonight! Here’s how it went. Fahrenheit opens with a small loaf of focaccia that sets the bar high: served warm, accompanied by honey, truffle oil, and olive oil subtly spiced with chili pepper flakes. Each bite of this rich, aromatic bread hints at the culinary creativity to come. When I requested fresh-squeezed lemonade, they delivered with a perfectly tart and refreshing glass—a gesture that signals the level of hospitality here. The best places always accommodate, and Fahrenheit makes it effortless. Their take on Mexican street corn? A reimagined soup, velvety like a corn chowder but brimming with depth. Corn, sour cream, shaved parmesan, bacon, and a medley of onions, cilantro, jalapeño, and spices—all come together in a luscious blend that’s as visually appealing as it is bold in flavor. For the main course, I opted for the Vietnamese Pork Chop. The meat was tender and flavorful, and when paired with the lemongrass fried rice and sautéed mango, the plate became a playground of textures and flavors, striking that perfect balance between complementary and contrasting. Imagine the thrill of fireworks on your taste buds. Despite a satisfying meal, the dessert menu was too tempting to ignore. I decided to linger, making space for the Sizzling Blueberry Cobbler. Served warm with a cornmeal cake biscuit, sweet blueberry compote, vanilla bean gelato, and a bourbon-brown sugar Chantilly, this dish crowned the meal in indulgent style. Garnished with edible flowers, it was almost too beautiful to eat—almost.
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    FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
    4.4
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