50 Best American Restaurants in Cleveland

“We went last night for our anniversary... Kenya was our server... 5 stars Kenya! the food was to die for! The service made you feel at home having dinner with family! Ian Baggs was hilarious, as usual! I forgot the name of the opening comedian, but he was hilarious as well! I'm so happy I found this place, and it will be our regular date night spot!“

“Great customer satisfaction! Great food“

“Great experience!

Good food and service delivered by the staff at Grumpy’s, especially Maria! She’s got a great sense of humour and good banter! Very knowledgeable about the menu and allergens. The menu is clearly marked for GF items.

The menu does have a warning about gluten free and the risk for cross-contact for wheat, dairy, and meat. No GF surcharge, but there is a surcharge for vegan options.

I had the gluten free pancakes, and family I was with enjoyed all their meals. Good coffee.

Love how the place is decorated so cheerful and local artists works for sale.

Maria (and my dad) gave permission for photos with her - she requested they appear on the Grumpy’s FB page.“

“Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. We ordered some Pantry snacks (a must do), Walleye, Fried Chicken, and Butterscotch Pudding. Every bite was perfect. We were heartbroken losing both Lola and Greenhouse Tavern due to Covid, (and we still are) but Cordelia is the kind of restaurant that can make East 4th a go-to dining spot for us again.“

“Great place for food and friends!“

“Excellent experience with the chef’s tasting tonight. It’s a lot of food! Shoutout to Johnathan who gave flawless service and wine pairings!“

“I got my food to go after I’d had a cocktail. The swinging benches across the street are a perfect place to sit and eat your divine tastes of FAT CAT’s … I had the salmon burger and Brussels sprouts and a Purple haze cocktail at the bar. The sandwich was literally perfect! The avocado was the perfect touch! Always a treat! Tastes and Travels gives FAT CATS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The food and service were great and can’t be being on the water!“

“Excellent food...interesting atmosphere and great service provided by Donte!!!“

“Great place to enjoy great food, fast and friendly service and fellowship. Best pancakes in town!“

“My daughter came to Cleveland for a girls day and stopped at the cafe for lunch. I got the wild mushroom melt sandwich..absolutely amazing! Don’t change a thing about it! It is fantastic!! Definitely worth the 90 min drive!! Good job!!!“

“This was my first visit here. Ihave a huge serving of weiner Schnitzel with potato dumplings. Beyond excellent!! Salad was very fresh and nice. Staff was as attentive as you could ask for. My picky grandkids ate everything! So did the vegetarians among us. One caveat. Thecrestayrant us not handicapped accessible. We could wheel a chair in through the kitchen to get in but bathrooms were too small for even a walker, no rails beside the toilets. Don't even try the bathrooms--you could get hurt. Suggest railings be added to the walls outside the cubicles and inside them so someone with a cane could manage with no walker. A cheap fix--railings. Loved the place!“

“It was our first time visiting this establishment and we will definitely return. The food (crab cake, blackened snapper, and lobster ravioli w/shrimp) all flavorful with nice portion size. The drinks (old fashion, blackberry peach margarita and blood orange side car) made by Ashley were exactly how they needed to be. Our server Ebony was great, very attentive and gave honest recommendations. We were even gifted an extra meal that we were thankful for.“

“my wife and have always had great, outstanding meals here, plus the service is always outstanding. Just wanted to show our appreciation, thank u“

“Working with Sausalito on Ninth was an absolute pleasure as a wedding planner. From crafting a personalized menu to flawlessly executing the catering logistics, they showcased professionalism and creativity. The seamless collaboration between our teams enhanced the overall wedding experience for previous couples and their guests. I highly recommend Sausalito on Ninth to any future clients looking for a catering partner that goes above and beyond to create memorable moments. I look forward to working future events with them.“

“been going there for years everything great good customer service child friendly“

“My daughter, granddaughters, & I just ate at this restaurant and seriously it had the absolute best breakfast and the service was amazing!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

“Fantastic food and service! Highly recommend the Killit Skillet!“

“friendly atmosphere great service and the food is excellent“

“The food and service were excellent. Always there asking if you needed anything. Service incredible and great group of people coming there to get great food!“

“Everything was incredible!! Starting with our wonderful server Hallie, all the way to the chef who prepared something for our daughter that wasn’t even on the menu! The food was delicious, every course. We can’t wait to go back!“

“When I mention Academy Tavern I mention “Cheers,” where every one knows your name. The establishment provides great food, great pricing, personable and timely bar staff, and conversation with anyone and everyone. Owner, Jessica’s smile and giggles are heart warming, and Owner Chris makes sure every woman is walked to her car by a man in the restaurant if not himself. If this isn’t community, I don’t know what is.“

“Great food at a great price.“

“We went for our first time today for lunch, definitely impressed, great staff, pleasant and amicable, rare to see today! Food great, and reasonably priced! We'll be back!“

“Thursday has the BEST BARTENDER IN THE WORLD Rayshawn, the wings are off the chain, the music is wonderful.“

“The healthy options allows this #vegan to enjoy Grillfather Pizza & wings and now they've added some of my favorite juices. Yezzzz!!!“

“Great people!!! Pastrami reuben is AMAZING“

“Delicious Caesar salad! The anchovies were a very nice touch!“

“Great local spot. Delicious food & drinks.“

“Great service lovely bartenders and cooks“

“We bombarded the Solon location with a large party ( more than 10) and when I tell you everything from the initial greeting until we bid farewell was AMAZING!!! The food was PHENOMENAL and our server Ty… HE DID THAT! The staff prepared each meal perfectly and not one of us had any complaints!! Thank you all for being so accommodating! And Mr. King ( the manager) he was totally hands on as well as I think her name was Renee another manager . We will so be back!!!“

“Great food! Great portions! I recommend the chicken philly“

“We made reservations and were able to be seated immediately. We came for drinks and snacks and were very impressed with everything. The caramel apple cheesecake was the best we've had! We were seated on the indoor patio and were cozy next to a warm fire on a cold night. Excellent experience and we will be returning!“

“I eat here often and it’s consistently good food and great service. The pulled pork sandwich and the Thai chicken salad are favorites. So flavorful and always delicious. The staff is friendly and personable, always there when you need them, and not when you don’t. They are upbeat and positive which reflects well on the management at Marriott and makes for a pleasant experience for all. Megan always goes above and beyond.“

“Great find. Amazing breakfast. Best find. Must stop at Gabe’s family restaurant!!! You will not be disappointed!!“

“A-MA-ZING 🤩🤩so many sleeping on this Cleveland gem 💎 literal artisans whipping up THE BEST wings, fries, shrimp. Hell! Even their baked potato is bomb! Moved to CLE from the dirty south and had the hardest time finding good food up here. Then I found Calypso's. They got the flavor, the spices, aaaaaaallll the sauce, and the sweetest employees. How such a small joint can be pushing out so much goodness is a wonder to me, and I loooove it!!!“

“Food wasn't bad, the desserts were lacking.. but I am posting a review in regards to the service. Assuming she was a manager- but she was snarky and rude. Granted I messed up my reservation by adding one 12 year old child to it, her attitude ruined the experience before I could enjoy the ambience. Whenever I make reservations, I never include the 1 year old as a seated dinner- instead I add a comment in the notes. This "manager" said to me "well yea he is a person" in a very unprofessional manner. Then when we got the bill, my 12 yr old son was charged as an adult and she gave me a look when I asked to adjust it. Clearly she doesn't know what 7th graders these days looked like. I would have rather showed proof than deal with her reaction.“

“best place in Cleveland“

“Such a cute brunch spot with the bustle of local shops, restaurants and in walking distance to the west side market“

“Fantastic Soba noodles (cold dish)! Great staff (Thank you, Shannon),very nice atmosphere. A wonderful night out with the Mrs. was made extra special. Can’t wait to go back.“

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“GLBC and Shannon were amazing and helped bring our wedding celebration to life. The entire process was easy - booking and talking to Shannon and seeing what we needed. Out of all the places we looked at and spoke to, GLBC was the most accommodating, the most responsive, and had the most custom made options. They made sure that everyone had food to eat, given that we had multiple people with different preferences/allergies (gluten-free, lactose intolerant, and vegetarians). They helped us style the room to the vibes that we were going for, gave us extra space, and also helped set-up our flower centerpieces. The food was delicious and our guests continued to talk about all of things they tried that they loved. FYI - meatball with marinara, sausage platter, and buffalo cauliflower were the top 3 apps everyone went back for multiple times. Overall, we had the best time and would recommend this venue over and over again. Thanks GLBC and Shannon!“

“Second visit! Great food and great service Also enjoy the French wines🥂 Love the Outdoor dining 😎“

“Jessica was the best and we will come back for her“

“Having a tip automatically added to the bill of two people is off-putting. For the record, I'm a good Tipper. I did actually add to the 15% automatically added because our server was awesome. But tipping is an addition, not part of the bill. Heck, add it to the cost of the food and I'll pay it. but not in tipping. that's my choice.“

“I thought I left a review here yesterday.
Food is delicious! Had an 8pc wing dinner with BBQ sauce and it was sooo good!
Came back today and had a polish boy and a piece of perch. Polish was yummy and the perch was perfectly hot and well seasoned!
The woman who assisted me was very nice at the register. I was especially impressed by how well she handled so many customers with all the busy orders she had by herself! Thank you Everybody Eatz!
I will definitely be back!“

“thank you - everything was delicious - food was fast and fresh. one of the best steak & cheese sandwiches we've ever had - onion rings & french fries perfect. lemon & chocolate cake was awesome. we will be back - both kids happy“