Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Rocky River

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Pier W

4.8

Exceptional(10603)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lakewood

Booked 53 times today

Join Us for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Reservations are available for Lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, Dinner Sunday-Thursday from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm-10:00 pm and Brunch on Sundays from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Business Casual Dress Code is required. Window tables are limited and we cannot guarantee seating but will do our best to accommodate your request. Reservations of 5 guests or more cannot be made online, please call for availability. Reservations will be honored up to 15 minutes past your scheduled reservation time and we require the majority of your guests to arrive prior to seating. Beyond this time period, your table will be released and we will accommodate you when, and if, a table becomes available.

2. Salmon Dave's

4.6

Exceptional(1445)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cleveland West

Booked 22 times today

Opening our doors in 1993, Salmon Dave’s has proudly endured as one of Greater Cleveland’s favorite local haunts. With an informal approach to upscale dining, our cozy neighborhood spot has gained a legendary reputation. After a recent head-to-toe renovation, Rocky River’s favorite restaurant is better than ever. The timeless character of the historic building lives on with distressed brick walls, crown moldings, and its signature mahogany bar. The updated feel is an eclectic balance of traditional and contemporary design elements, creating the perfect backdrop for Salmon Dave’s spirited bar scene and relaxed dinner vibe. Veteran chef Mario Brown and his talented culinary team offer new menu selections alongside fan-favorites, maintaining our promise of providing the freshest “Guaranteed Seafood.”

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3. sarita a restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2390)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lakewood

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to Sarita, where we are slightly obsessed with serving good food among friends and family. Our focus is on healthy, new American cuisine – a celebration of all our backgrounds and roots. The best of the best eats if you will. Lighter dishes with natural reductions, a lot of vinaigrettes, less cream, less butter — but unbelievable flavors. This is what you can expect if you choose to dine with us. And we hope you will. The name Sarita is a nod to Chef Anthony Romano’s mentor, plus the name of a song by the New Orleans band, The Subdudes, one of the chef’s favorites. The restaurant is owned by executive chef Romano. His approach to Sarita is fairly simple: to create a space that’s a reflection of his kind of place.relaxing, fun and celebrate life in the company of friends and family with good food and a great cocktail in hand.

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4. Crumb & Spigot- Lakewood

4.6

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• Gastro Pub • Lakewood

Booked 2 times today

Everything here is carefully curated to create a pleasant and interesting dining experience for those who visit. Cleveland magazine named it one of the 25 best restaurants in the city. Crumb & Spigot's menu is best described as a Gastro Pub, with a near equal emphasis on quality eating and drinking. Starters include Mussels with jalapeño lemon butter, house made Soft Pretzels with triple mustard and Dry-Aged Meatballs. For entrées, The Bar Steak with whiskey mustard and mushroom pan sauce or sandwiches like the Lobster Burger or Carolina Pulled Pork. Pizzas from our wood fired oven making our Speck and Mushroom pizza the center of attention notwithstanding an influence of vegan options like the Spaghetti Squash with arugula coulis.

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5. Luca West ITALIAN CUISINE

4.6

Exceptional(1999)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Westlake

Booked 17 times today

Luca West features high-end modern Italian served in a classy, Tuscan setting. Diners will find many of their favorite dishes that made Chef Luca’s Italian Cuisine such a grand success in downtown Cleveland. But new to Luca West are a number of unique menu choices that will become new favorites, for our new friends on the west side of Cleveland. The wine program at Luca West meets the standards of the most adventurous wine fan, including our globally expansive list of wines by the glass. Reservations are recommended. Please contact us for private dining and seasonal patio options.Live music every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the patio weather permitting June to September. Please see our website for the calendar of musicians. https://www.lucawest.com/

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6. Ferris Steakhouse & Tavern

4.3

Awesome(1108)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rocky River

Booked 2 times today

In 1940, Adele and Ellis Ferris determined to share their hospitality with more than their family and friends. they wanted to reach out to serve the Cleveland community that had welcomed them with open arms. Adele and Ellis wanted to create a legacy for their children, grandchildren, and generations that would follow that would bring them pride all their days.Starting out in Cleveland on Detroit Rd. Ferris Steak House became a favorite dining place for people from all across the city and outlying suburbs.The Award-Winning Ferris Steak House continues to serve the highest quality steaks and chops available in Cleveland, with genuine warmth and friendly, prompt service. For many, Ferris Steak House has been the one restaurant where generations of the same family have dined. Where your grandparents or parents had their first date and where you may have yours.

7. Barroco Lakewood

4.6

Exceptional(61)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Lakewood

Booked 7 times today

When you walk into Barroco our family will ensure that your experience is amped to the max. Our eclectic and vibrant atmosphere will have you and your guests thinking you are in another world. Our award winning menu will have you bragging to your friends and begging for the next visit.

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8. Don's Lighthouse Grille

4.5

Awesome(2167)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cleveland West

Booked 8 times today

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.

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9. Houlihan's - Westlake

4.6

Exceptional(516)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westlake

Booked 4 times today

Since 1972, we've believed in quality ingredients, cooking from scratch and having fun. From our famous 'Shrooms and Stuffed Chicken Breast to our unique burger blend and ahi tuna, we believe in celebrating the small things and that every moment deserves a toast in its honor. So grab a drink (perhaps our signature Long Island Iced Tea), enjoy some great conversation and let us serve you an excellent meal.Please note....Patio seating is unavailable to book. This is all first come first serve seating. Reservations are for in restaurant only.

10. Blue Point Grille

4.8

Exceptional(6519)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 33 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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ronald
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Perfect venue for our 57th wedding anniversary dinner. We go there every year to celebrate!
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Pier WPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lakewood
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4.8
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William
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was excellent. I loved the vegan sloppy joe dish and the bread pudding with butter scotch sauce was great, especially with Mitchell's ice cream topping! My only negative comment were the tables were packed closely together and loose, so if you got up too quickly like the person next to us did, the table kind of flopped against our table and drinks spilled. The atmosphere is definitely noisy, but it's a fun kind of racket.
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Crumb & Spigot- LakewoodPrice: Expensive• Gastro Pub• Lakewood
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4.6
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Shirley
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our meal and service were outstanding. My only complaint is the same that I experience in many restaurants now- It's so loud we have trouble even talking to each other at the table. What happened to polite dinner conversation? I'm not talking about the bar area, that had fun music playing that created a festive atmosphere.
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sarita a restaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Lakewood
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4.8
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Kenneth
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great service! Delicious food! Tasty cocktails! My first time there and I will be going back very soon. Lily, our server, was AMAZING!
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Luca West ITALIAN CUISINEPrice: Expensive• Italian• Westlake
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4.6
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ray
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 11, 2024
Great experience as usual. Excellent lobster risotto and lobster bisque. Service outstanding
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Salmon Dave'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cleveland West
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4.6

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Pier W

2. Salmon Dave's

3. sarita a restaurant

4. Crumb & Spigot- Lakewood

5. Luca West ITALIAN CUISINE

6. Ferris Steakhouse & Tavern

7. Barroco Lakewood

8. Don's Lighthouse Grille

9. Houlihan's - Westlake

10. Blue Point Grille

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