Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

28 restaurants available nearby

1. Friar's Table

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4.8

Exceptional(32)

Price: Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 7 times today

The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.

2. Betts - Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(548)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 16 times today

Betts - Cleveland is a neighborhood gem due to its warm, cozy ambiance and exceptional service. Reviewers rave about the fresh, delicious food and its versatility, accommodating a variety of dietary needs. Its location in downtown Cleveland makes it a favorite pre-game or pre-show spot. Its unique blend of American dishes makes it a go-to place for anyone in the area.

3. Fahrenheit

4.3

Awesome(3327)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 28 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

4. Blue Point Grille

4.8

Exceptional(6547)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 35 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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5. Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland

4.6

Exceptional(2342)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 28 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.

6. DANTE

4.6

Exceptional(3263)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tremont

Booked 15 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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7. Heck's Of Ohio City

4.8

Exceptional(1520)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ohio City

Booked 33 times today

Heck’s Cafe ... Established more than 40 years ago in the heart of Ohio City, one of Cleveland's oldest areas and perhaps its most ethnically diverse and culturally rich neighborhood. Just across the Cuyahoga River from Downtown, Heck's Cafe is housed in a Charming 18th-century brick townhouse. Come enjoy our full bar and varied selection of beers and wines. Heck's Cafe has been winning awards for the best specialty hamburgers in Cleveland for many years. A popular spot for Sunday brunch, when the entrees include an indulgent eggs Benedict, stuffed french toast and a brie offering. Be sure to try our house-blended coffee.

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8. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(1304)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

Booked 7 times today

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is now open! We look forward to welcoming you back to our made from scratch, southern inspired cuisine!

9. Nano Brew

4.3

Awesome(208)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Ohio City

Booked 32 times today

Nano Brew Cleveland is a friendly neighborhood brewpub with 24 beers on draft both at the inside bar and at the lively outdoor Beer Garden Bar. Enjoy a freshly brewed beer from our 1 barrel brewhouse or any of the other local craft breweries we feature on draft. Brewmaster Andy Tveekrem brings over two decades of award-winning brewing experience to this small but mighty brewhouse to turn out adventurous and at times experimental brews. From one of a kind brews to recipes that might make it to full scale production at our Market Garden Brewery just down the block, the lineup of beers will change weekly.

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10. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(1814)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.

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Pam
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Dining here is an experience not to be rushed. Take advantage of the table side preparations that are offered. We loved the Parmesan pasta cart and the bananas foster was perfect! Treat yourself to a nice night out with wonderful food and immaculate service.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.3
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JEAN
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Morton’s Steakhouse made for a very enjoyable and relaxing evening in the company of very attentive and pleasant servers. The food was delicious and worth the wait of the day. The salad was excellent and the steak was cooked to perfection. The mash potatoes were not truly mashed but the French Fries was to our instant liking so we forgot all about the mashed potatoes.
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Morton's The Steakhouse - ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
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4.6
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KatherineVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Terrific experience! The building and design are gorgeous! We saw Brandon and Pastor Phil, who were a delight ... so welcoming. The staff and food are just wonderful. After hours, visit Ryan at the bar. He will whip up a wonderful cocktail and conversation. This is absolutely my favorite new spot!
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Friar's TablePrice: Expensive• European• Downtown Cleveland
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4.8
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johannah
Pittsburgh / Western PA •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great experience and look forward to going back. Food was delicious
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Betts - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.5
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Dan
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
We’ve dined at Blue Point before over the years, but tonight was by far our favorite time. We took my daughter for our annual Christmas dinner and it could not have been more perfect. Our server, Hailie was so kind and attentive. She made the experience truly special for my daughter. Our appetizer, entrees and desserts were perfect. The Christmas decorations at Blue Point are second to none and elicit the ambiance of a Manhattan restaurant during and holidays. We cannot recommend Blue Point or our server Hailie highly enough.
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Blue Point GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
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4.8

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. Friar's Table

2. Betts - Cleveland

3. Fahrenheit

4. Blue Point Grille

5. Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland

6. DANTE

7. Heck's Of Ohio City

8. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Cleveland

9. Nano Brew

10. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

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