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A photo of The Haunted House Restaurant restaurant
4.3
Awesome(3891)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cleveland Heights
Booked 34 times today
If you are into unique restaurant concepts and love horror movies. The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights have created something for you.Senior Executive Chef: SuperChef Darnell FergusonSignature Dish: The Twilight
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4.4
Awesome(3289)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 33 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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4.4
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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4.5
Awesome(576)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
Booked 21 times today
GOMA is a new Japanese fusion located at the corner of E. 4th and Prospect in downtown Cleveland. As Dante Boccuzzi’s newest restaurant, the menu draws upon Chef Boccuzzi’s worldwide award-winning culinary career, which includes serving as the executive chef at Nobu in Milan, where he worked directly with Nobu Matsuhisa and Giorgio Armani at the flagship establishment. **Validation for parking through East 4th Street Valet is available upon request.
A photo of Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(2323)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 55 times today
Morton's The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. The menu features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 16 ounce New York Strip and a 12 ounce double cut filet.
A photo of Agave & Rye - Cleveland restaurant
3.4
Very Good(81)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 6 times today
Ah, Cleveland! Home to Rock 'n' Roll, LeBron's old stomping ground, and now the ultimate taco sensation - Agave & Rye! Nestled in the heart of this bustling city, where the music is as vibrant as a jalapeño's kick, our Cleveland location brings a fiesta like no other. Tacos near you? More like tacos right under your nose! And trust us, we're not talking about those cardboard-tasting foldovers; our Tacos are the LeBron James of the taco world – the MVP of Mexican food in Cleveland!
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4.7
Exceptional(3649)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Flats
Booked 50 times today
Formerly Luca Italian Cuisine, Casa La Luna serves award-winning modern Italian food in a great city, with a great wine list and romantic European atmosphere. Located overlooking the Cuyahoga River, Casa La Luna has one of the most spectacular views of Cleveland.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Luca Italian Cuisine at 2100 Superior Viaduct will transition to Casa La Luna.Those changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. All three restaurants will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj (Formerly Sema)For Special Events Contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com
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4.5
Awesome(231)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Beachwood
Booked 38 times today
Welcome to The Last Page, where classic dishes are globally inspired and uniquely executed to create an atmosphere and energy that is elevated yet approachable, familiar and fun.Our talented team of chefs and mixologists are committed to culinary excellence and world-class service, having won several awards for Best Local Chef, Best Cocktails, Best Brunch and Best Wings, as well as being named one of Cleveland's Best Restaurants for two years in a row.We believe in passion, consistency and evolution in all that we do, we use only the highest quality ingredients in our scratch kitchen sourced from trusted local and national purveyors. Our ever evolving bar program offers a highly curated beer and wine list, as well as cocktails that are equal parts flavorful, refreshing and beautifully presented. We take great pride in creating an experience you won’t soon forget and keeps the guest coming back for more.Parking avialable in surface lots,
A photo of Sora restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(515)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 27 times today
SUSHI AT SORA STOPS FROM 3-4pm THERE IS HAPPY HOUR ONLY AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIMESora is a deliberately thought out plan to bring an elevated sushi experience to the Midwest. Visit us on social @eatatsora for all updates to our menu and events!Sunday through Wednesday we offer a wide variety of sushi and hot-line items until 10pm but our bar will stay open later for guest to enjoy cocktails and the ambiance. Thursday, Friday and Saturday we offer our full menu from 4-11 and a limited "late-night" menu from 11-1 for anyone that is looking for a late bite. Our bar on the weekend is full service until 2am always offering great music, friendly staff and eclectic vibes. Annually a "Best Of" winner. Come and join us!
A photo of Summer Place restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1728)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Lakewood
Booked 45 times today
Summer Place is a popular spot for birthday celebrations. Reviewers consistently mention celebrating birthdays there, with comments like 'It’s our birthday spot!!!!' and 'Celebrated my wife's birthday. The staff was very welcoming'. The Contemporary American cuisine, beautiful lake and cityscape views, and excellent service all contribute to the restaurant's reputation as a great place to celebrate a special day.

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  • tiffany
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Such a fun experience! The food was incredible! If you have a horror movie fan, you have to take them! They have a purge birthday experience as well, which was such a fun little thing. I also appreciated that they could tell my autistic son was not excited about the characters, and they didn't go up to him! Would definitely come back!
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    The Haunted House RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Cleveland Heights
    4.3
  • OpenTable Dinervip
    Columbus •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Everything was amazing!! Our server Jayonna was great!! We got a shrimp cocktail app Then each had steaks and the Gouda bacon potatoes and creamed spinach and it was perfect! Numerous staff members came to our table to ask how everything was and if we needed anything which was also nice! Overall excellent experience for my birthday dinner! Best meal I’ve had in awhile!! Highly recommend
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    Morton's The Steakhouse - ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
    4.6
  • donaldvip
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    We really enjoyed the service and unique food. Pay attention as a service tip us automatically added but well worth it.
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    GomaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
    4.5
  • 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
  • Alexvip
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2024
    It was a bit slow to get our order and food in but otherwise a great dinner. We will be back
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    Acqua di DeaPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Downtown Cleveland
    4.4

Discover best birthdays restaurants in University Circle

Celebrating a birthday in University Circle, Cleveland offers a delightful mix of dining options suited to make your special day memorable. Restaurants in this vibrant area cater to a wide range of tastes, ensuring that whether you're looking for a cozy café or a luxurious fine dining experience, you'll find the perfect spot to celebrate. Many establishments feature unique menus with seasonal ingredients, providing a fresh and exciting culinary adventure. The dining scene here reflects the cultural diversity of Cleveland/Akron/Canton area, offering everything from traditional American dishes to international cuisine. Additionally, the ambiance of these restaurants is often curated to enhance celebratory occasions, with many offering special birthday packages or decorations to make your experience truly standout. Each restaurant prides itself on exceptional service, aiming to make every birthday guest feel special and well-cared for. Choosing a restaurant in University Circle for a birthday celebration ensures not only a delicious meal but also a genuinely festive and personalized dining experience.

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