50 Best American Restaurants in Cleveland

“Great open kitchen, super well run front to back. Warm, inviting, hip menu that challenges you a bit. Super well executed, ingredient focused, balanced flavors. I was impressed“

“We found this gem today on our venture to Cleveland and we are very very happy we did! The food was absolutely fabulous! We shared the grilled octopus appetizer! So good it makes you do the eye roll and happy dance! My husband had the crab melt 🤤and I had the beef Lumpia!! We were so happy with our food and service! Fantastic and we will definitely be making the trip back!!“

“Great customer satisfaction! Great food“

“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!“

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

“Stopped in for breakfast on a Saturday morning with my brother, who was in town for work. He loves breakfast food, so I brought him here to try it out. I've been here quite a few times in the past and usually enjoy my experiences, so I was looking forward to breakfast.

Today, I decided to try something different and ordered the breakfast tacos and corned beef hash. Unfortunately, I'm not sure what was going on in the kitchen, but both dishes were watery, wet, and mushy. The texture was really off-putting, and definitely not what I expected. I've eaten here several times before and have never experienced this, so I'm hoping it was just an off day.

On the bright side, the Nutella waffles were delicious! Those definitely saved the meal.
Overall, it was a mixed experience. I've enjoyed this place in the past, so hopefully the food will be back to what I'm used to on my next visit.“

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

“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!!!“

“Great place for food and friends!“

“Great people!!! Pastrami reuben is AMAZING“

“I came here on a Saturday afternoon around 1:30 to check this place out. I'd wanted to go based on its reputation for Croatian and other Balkan dishes.

The restaurant atmosphere is unpretentious, no-frills, unadorned (save for some beautiful photos up front of presumably ancestors of the people who own / operate it today). My meal started with a basket of white bread. Soft, neatly sliced, and plenty of butter with it. The special that day was rolled cabbage with soup. I ordered beef noodle (they brought out chicken instead, but still enjoyed it). The stuffed cabbage was terrific - the server explained that they pickle the cabbage before rolling it, which gives a nice mixture of tomato and slightly sour flavor. I really enjoyed it. The dumplings that came with it were pretty good too. Very satisfying meal at a good price. They also serve beer and wine if you want it. The apple pie was alright; it was sweet enough and had fresh apples, butter could have used some spice and crust cooked longer. But overall a great spot and I'd recommend it.“

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

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

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

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“Great food, impeccable service and “chill” vibe! Casual fine dining at its best!“

“Seriously amazing service, food and drinks!“

“great food, excellent staff.“

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

“TLP has quickly become a staple in our date night routine! Every visit is consistently amazing. The food is bursting with flavor and offers a unique twist on classic favorites—we’re always impressed. The atmosphere is just as incredible; every staff member we’ve met is genuinely friendly and seems to truly enjoy what they do. Special shoutout to Peter, the manager— he always goes above and beyond to make us feel like family and ensures everything runs smoothly. If you’re thinking about going—do it! You will NOT be disappointed!“

“Great drinks and music! The staff was exceptional. We will be back when we come to visit Cleveland!“

“Great breakfast at reasonable prices and fast service…. One of our favorite breakfast and brunch spores when staying in downtown Cleveland“

“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 cook here is the best ever. Thank you Don. We appreciate you so much. Never had a bad meal with you cooking. Everyone should tip this cook.“

“Having moved from Florida's Gulf Coast last year, I had yet to find any food in Ohio I liked as well as Sarasota. Last night at Heck's, my hope was restored! The caliber of textures and tastes was fantastic! Delicious and clearly well thought out menu options for anyone's palate. I had the Moroccan kabobs and truffle pierogis (which are NOT your average pierogi!) and our table split several other appetizers. Great ambiance too. You'll love it.“

“friendly atmosphere great service and the food is excellent“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“This was our first ever visit to Bourbon Street Barrel Room (BSBR). I was surprised to find out they have been in business 10 years. Excellent New Orleans style food and service.“

“Service was awesome. Food is delicious and affordable. I do recommend it“

“I purchase a Salmon bowel over rice ,and a burger for later long day office.OMG my taste buds were watering it was well seasoned not salty at all each bit was as satisfying as the last.Well done ,well price and my stars are well deserved...👍“

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

“This place is phenomenal! This was our second time eating here and we have been so impressed both times! We normally would go downtown for special occasions, but there is no longer a need with this amazing place! Phenomenal food, stellar service and beautiful ambiance. This place is a hidden gem. We will return for EVERY special occasion!“

“Great Food with professional staff very clean environment. Superb Daily specials“

“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.“

“We absolutely loved this venue. It was such a charming and unique place to have our wedding. Shannon, Kat, and the entire Great Lakes Brewery staff exceeded our expectations and helped make our special day complete. It was our first there at the venue for an event and we were completely blown away as were all of our guests. I would highly recommend to anyone considering a venue in the Cleveland area. - David & Andrea“

“We accidentally visited this place as the restaurant we intended to go to was closed. I am so glad we did. They have a wide variety of dishes and some interesting take on American menu cuisine. The portions are huge . We came back many times since and anything we order is flavorful and huge! We take some home every time. The wait staff is great and they anticipate every need. We love the patio sitting and their us parking!!!!! Highly recommend the location, food, service, and ambiance.“

“great service and the food is fabulous!“

“Always a go to spot for the Wife and I if we are in the area. The food is always terrific and every is very welcoming. Compliments to the Chef and house!“

“Great food! Great service!!“

“Enjoyed being with friends“

“they delivered with the pork chop dinner and wings for sure“

“We were in Cleveland on Friday, coming from Milwaukee area. Our server, AJ was outstanding! He was very welcoming, fun to be around, & gave us great service. Steaks were great too. We all felt very worth our stop, especially be made to feel right at home by AJ.“

“Great Food excellent service“

“We work 2-3 days a week in Euclid Ohio area. We love the food and love the staff. Great place to eat. Highly recommend Mmuldoon’s“

“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.“

“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.“