44 Best Seafood Restaurants near Independence

“Visited this week for a business dinner. There were a lot of us in a back room, so your results may vary from mine. Overall, I really enjoyed the evening, the location and the staff.The place outside looked like a strip mall but inside looked like a real deal steakhouse. From the bar back, things looked refined & relaxed. Enjoyed the stay. Since we were a large-ish group, I was there a while and was never uncomfortable.The staff were efficient, good, and light-humored in a grumpy way. It wasn't like they were seriously angry, just as if being put off was part of the schtick. Light-heartedly put off would be the summary. As if everything was a bother and an inconvenience, but maybe not really. After a couple drinks, didn't even notice any more.I started with a Negroni and wanted to hug the bartender. I don't often go with them, I usually like something fruity. But in a steak restaurant with a lot of business friends, I had to act macho and didn't regret it. Negroni's often are made poorly and like scallops, when not done well --- Oof! These were prefect.For an appetizer, salad I decided to go with the lobster bisque. I thought it was a great choice. It was very tasty, a lot of it and a TON of actual protein in it. Lots of nice, delicate chunks of real lobster meat. Well done there.Since I was in a seafood mood in a steak restaurant, I went with the Surf & Turf. I'm a rube, so I ordered the steak portion in medium. For a steak restaurant I was sorely surprised with the meat. I would just give it an OK. I was looking for outstanding, but that just didn't do it. A bit overcooked (even for a medium!) and I almost had the aftertaste of a piece of liver. Not as tasty as I would have wanted. On reflection, I should have gotten some sort of saucy side to cover it. I hate to recommend adding it (I was taught BBQ sauce hides poor brisket), but it is what it is. However, the lobster was really good. It wasn't a large thing. An over sized prawn. But it was tasty and filleted out for you so it was even easier to eat. The asparagus and mashed potatoes with it were par for the course.As a business meal - recommended and would do it again. On my own dime with a date, I would have been far more brutal in the review.“

“This was my first visit to Lobster and Pho. They only had one waitress waiting on 5 or 6 tables, so we had long waits before she could attend to our table. Not her fault, but still not a good experience.I had the Lobster Pho, which was in a generous portion. However, I have a problem with lobster being put in a pho, because lobster has a delicate flavor to begin with and the flavor is just drowned in all the liquid.It would have been better to have the lobster portions served on the side.“

“Our first time here. For the $$, probably will not go back.Service was okay. Took about 15 min to get our water and everything else we asked for.We were told the rush was over. Did notice other tables getting service before us. Waitress was busy, and kept forgetting to bring us what we asked for. She never removed plates out of our way until the end. Including salad bowls, appetizers and drink glasses.We ordered the scampi, scallops and filet. Was very good, but the scampi was far from large shrimp, they were small. I paid for scampi not small shrimp.“

“Absolutely loved Easter dinner. The atmosphere was delightful, the service impeccable, and the food was simply divine. From the beautifully decorated tables to the mouthwatering array of dishes, every detail was perfect. Can’t wait to go back.“

“We have been there before and I made a reservation for a birthday in advance asking for a lake view and was put in the middle with no view. Appetizers were ok. And the food was good but overpriced. The birthday mentioned was nothing they just brought a small dessert at the end and that was it.“

“First time dining at II Venetian. The food was amazing at this restaurant, and the service was top of the line. The server we had was very knowledgeable about the menu, and he was extremely attentive. I would highly recommend this restaurant.“

“I stumbled upon the recently opened Juicy Seafood in the plaza at 79th and Euclid. The restaurant is a very nicely decorated atmosphere, family friendly, clean, and great service. I've told friends and family. So happy to have found this sit in seafood restaurant. My seafood bag was finger licking gooood!!!!!!“

“Had a wonderful dinner with family here. The service and food were spot on. This location can compete anywhere in the world and come out on top. I look forward to advising my clients of this location for both business and pleasure purposes.“

“A special thank you to our server, Mr. S., at the Beachwood Legacy Village Capital Grille on April 15, 2023. He provided exceptional service throughout our dining experience. Mr. S. was very knowledgeable about the menu and offered honest recommendations that catered to our group's preferences. Despite being one of the longest-staying groups, we were also the liveliest. Mr. S. even joined in the celebration by singing a slightly off-key rendition of "Happy Birthday" to a lovely young lady in our group.The highlight of the meal was the delectable garlic spinach. Every dish we ordered was delicious, including the chicken, rosetto, steak, African lobster, chicken tenders, and fries for the child in our group. The desserts, chocolate, and cheesecake were equally delightful, and the birthday candle added a special touch to the occasion.While our visit was certainly a special occasion, we believe it was well worth it. I heard from our group that the drinks were also excellent.Overall, we had a wonderful experience at the Beachwood Legacy Village Capital Grille, and we are grateful to Mr. S. for his exceptional service.“

“We came here for dessert only. Large selection of desserts and we also got two orders of potato skins. We will definitely be back to check out their dinner menu for sure. Breanna (sp?) was an amazing waitress. Would definitely request her when we go back. Can't believe we have lived here for 9 years and have never been.“

“Excellent cannolli cake! Its a slice for two people.... Best value desert they have! Creamy, custurdy filling and moist cake layers. Topped with chocolate chips.... Gotta have that crunch! Sometimes i get a coffee or capicino with it. Their entrees are great too but...... All i ate was the cake on this visit. I highly recommend just about anything here. Enjoy!Dietary restrictions: Keto options possible..... but not with canoli cake“

“Heart of Gold has so far been the best bite to eat in Cleveland since I moved here from the South. The atmosphere is trendy but laid back with good lighting and a cute small bar. I really loved the menu design, it is very obvious that even the smallest details of this restaurant have been thought out.The overall menu has an interesting and cohesive direction that incorporates Southern and Italian food - which to me was very reminiscent of the kind of fare you'd find in a lunch spot in New Orleans - especially their Tiki drinks on offer.The service was wonderful; everyone was kind, helpful, and seemed excited about the food.We chose the Roman, the fried chicken sandwich, the waffle fries, and the onion rings with the house made ranch.The Roman is a solid sandwich where you can taste every part mentioned in the menu description. I thought all of the ingredients played well together and reminded me a bit of a muffeletta.The waffle fries were very good - I thought the everything seasoning was a very smart choice (the ridges in the fries hold the seasoning in place) and were perfect for dipping. The fry crispiness to fluffiness ratio was to me a perfect balance. My only complaint is that they tasted a little too much of oil.The onion rings were very surprising to me. They are to this date the best onion rings I've ever had. The breading was perfectly crispy and the onion stayed in place upon biting it - which is typically my main issue with onion rings. The sauce drizzled on top paired well with the sweetness with the onion, and the horsey sauce added the right amount of heat.The chicken sandwich was overall a good chicken sandwich. The bread and the maggi mayo punch above their weight and those alone make this a stand out. The chicken was crispy and perfectly cooked. I personally think the chicken itself could use a little more flavor, but again that is only my taste.I can't wait to return to this restaurant and try the other items on the menu. Don't miss out on this place.“

“Food, service and atmosphere were excellent during our visit on an early Friday evening. The Mardi Gras decor is nicely done. Our server, Erin, was very courteous and checked on us regularly to see if we needed anything. We will definitely stop by again when visiting the Tremont area and recommend to others as a place to go for a decent dining experience with reasonable prices for food and drinks.“

“First time visiting this establishment and it was amazing. We have to first thank Mr. Harold for being one of the best hosts we have encountered in a long time. He was very welcoming and gave us great suggestions from the menu. Keep up the great work Mr. Harold, you really elevated our experience. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is top notch. I will be back when I return to Cleveland.“

“We are a family of 14 and were looking for an Easter brunch restaurant. We booked with Cleveland Chop and we were NOT disappointed! Margaret and our waitress were attentive and hospitable. The ambience is very welcoming and charming. The food was amazing with beautiful presentation. The desserts by Sherry were outstanding and delicious. We went back more than once! We highly recommend Cleveland Chop to everyone. If we could, we’d book for next Easter today!“

“What can I say it was simply phenomenal I freaking loved it I end up getting the classic combo with the pancakes mix berries and I end up getting the City Diner Burger and it was so good I really enjoyed it so much the fries were awesome with the burger oh man I haven't had fries like that and a long time also the cook he did the most excellent job cooking the food and the waitress was simply very attentive always came for my coffee asked me if I needed anything else not to mention she was very easy on the eyes her name is Vera and she is very beautiful and a very very excellent waitress...“

“A very busy Italian place, recommend calling ahead for reservations. The food is pretty good, the octopus and calamari special I got was just okay, but the mushroom ravioli my wife got was better than mine but wasn't like fantastic and making us want more. Service was very good though and quick.“

“My family and I had such a great time at Red Crab last night. The food was excellent, the music is always good, and our waitress, Lisa, was so attentive and fun to be around. We’ve been to many seafood boils around the country but we always come back here because it’s the best. Definitely will be coming back soon!“

“It was my first time in this area, as I saw it on the news. I was coming from work, and its great if you don’t have a lot of options food wise after midnight, they are open 24 hours. I ordered the cod fish dinner from Little Italia I think, and the food was prepared only moments after I ordered. I did feel like it was pricey but convenience wise, it wasn’t bad, but the portion of fish was disappointing as they actually supplemented the lacking amount of fish with a ton of fries. Parking was available but most people use blinkers to sit up front. Also, the service is so cool, you don’t have to interact with anyone, and the time they estimated the food to be ready, was only 2-3 minutes later than they actually said but that wasn’t bad either. I only took away 1 star for the food for cost to portion of fish ratio.“

“Today was my first time visiting this restaurant. I moved to Cleveland about four months ago. This was a recommendation from my brother-in-law, who is a lawyer.I was waiting on Destiny and she was fantastic . She offered to write down some local Community information, but I missed her before we had to leave and go to the Cavs game.I managed to find street parking, so that was great. I will definitely visit this restaurant again.I don’t typically eat bread. I saw the olive oil infused with other things, and I was inclined to try. The bread is local and it is fantastic.Vegetarian options: I’m certain a place like this has great salad. I will confirm the next time I visit.Dietary restrictions: I am pescatarian, so only seafood and vegetables for me. They were able to accommodate.“

“Excellent food. Upscale dining, but not as high priced as you would expect! Highly recommend! I had the salmon and it was absolutely amazing. Their menu changes so who knows if it’ll still be on there, but not a single person in our party had a bad meal so I couldn’t imagine new things to be rotated in would be anything short of awesome!“

“Absolutely Amazing!! The oysters are decadent, the food was delicious! Excellent selection of cocktails! The views are Gorgeous! But by far the best part of this outstanding dining experience was the service!! 5!! Anthony was EXCEPTIONAL! We celebrated my daughters 25th Birthday & Alley Cat was the most Perfectly beautiful venue for a celebration! This will be a family tradition for years to come! Thank you Alley Cat and Thank You Anthony & Team! All of the incredible staff made our day superb!“

“Crazy it took me this long to stop in!My bros wife was raving about the spare rib tacos, rightfully so. They are fantastically scrumptious.Fajita taco salad was not bad, made with a flour tortilla bowl, which also serves as your dipping nachos.Carnitas was tasty. Thats how I judge new Mexican spots, this passed the test l.Atmosphere: May as well have been in Mexico! Cozy.I shall return“

“Went for lunch with a group on a Monday. The place was busy from the moment they opened. A true testimony to how wonderful the food, service, and atmosphere is. None of the people in my group had been before and everyone raved about how delicious the food was. A great place to go if you're looking for something different than the typical lunch options. It's definitely worth the trip and I will definitely be back.“

“Went last night and quite honestly, my only complaint was that the music was too loud and made it difficult to have a conversation. The Food on the other hand was amazing! My Spicy burrito was huge and I ended up brining half of it home. The friend I went with ordered the street tacos and presentation for both was superb! Sorry, didn't get pics of those dishes.I tend to judge Mexican restaurants on their salsa and this one was on point! Will definitely return!“

“We ordered UberEats from this restaurant. I cannot say enough good things. Pork gyoza, veggie spring rolls, wings (Thai spice and Thai garlic), green and yellow curries. All have been very, very good. Also, this place is super fast getting it out - waited 30minutes from order to delivery and it comes piping hot every time. Word of advice- I love spicy food. The level 2 spicy is a perfect, makes your nose runny, type of heat. Order accordingly.“

“Pretty good Spanish food in a nice environment. Mostly full plate food, not tapas style. We shared some crab cakes and calamari, and I had a stuffed salmon special. All were pretty good...entrees were gigantic portions. Most people at the table were not able to finish their meal. The food was a bit expensive...would have been nice to pay a bit less and get normal size portion. Sides are served more family style which was good. Service was friendly, but a bit rough for an expensive restaurant. Environment was nice, tablecloth tables, higher end. There is a small patio as well in the front. Would go back again.“

“The food was wonderful the place smells delicious and when you look around the corners and in the nooks and crannies it’s very clean. They were extremely busy and told me it would be 40-45 minutes I showed up exactly 35 minutes and they said they need 5 more and it came out piping hot delicious.“

“Whenever I want great, fried perch, I always stop by the Farm House Food Distributors. They cook the fish perfectly every time! I asked for the cornmeal coating. It’s fried crispy but it’s not dry. I’ve been purchasing perch from this location for many many years and it’s always on point! Also, the cost is very reasonable. I ordered 8 pieces and it cost $16 and some change. The price also included the cooking fee. The customer service team is good and on Fridays, it’s usually packed. If you want them to cook your food, make sure to call early! It can take an hour for your order to be ready. If you love fish, check them out! You can get it cooked or take it home and cook it yourself.“

“This place is incredible! My mom and I came here a few weeks ago to try it since it had changed to a new Mexican restaurant. I’m a vegetarian and they had plenty of options and the food was delicious. Everything is made fresh to order so we were even able to order guacamole without any onions in it. Service was fast, restaurant was extremely clean and the drinks were great. This restaurant is a fantastic addition to the North Royalton! We can’t wait to go back!“

“At first I was a little surprised that there were no printed menus and the one owner said I had to go to their website. She finally gave me an older menu to look at.During check out I was asked where I was from since the owner said she knew all of her customers like family.Just told her I was in the area and had always wanted root try their restaurant.She had mentioned they have been in business for 29 years!The food was very good quality and hope I can make another visit soon.There are very few restaurants where you will get this type of service where the owner knows everyone.Highly recommended.“

“I loved everything about here the service was excellent the food was excellent, we got the combo number 4 I believe and added mussels my son loved it this will definitely be our go to place when we want seafood I don’t remember the waitress name but she was very “

“The new location has a splendid atmosphere. The entire staff is friendly and professional, not precocious or uppity. The Kobe beef short ribs had a wonderful taste and literally were melt in my mouth. Just perfect. The lobster Mac and cheese was the perfect blend of richness and flavor. The special birthday desert was appreciated and tasty. The flaming desert rolls with the ice cream were super flavorful. Even a day later out of the freezer at home it was a splendid treat. Everything was just superb, robustly recommended!“

“this was my first time coming in here and I was surprised at how spacious the place was and I love that when I walked in people were on the stage tearing it up. It's great that they have an patio area for the ones who need a smoke break. I did not know that they had food, I don't think I smelled any when I walked in. The dj did a decent job with the music, he played music to match his crowd. The old people got their music and the young people got their music. I feel like I will come back!“

“I went here to enjoy a night out with staff and it was the perfect little bar that we needed. The staff was so friendly and great listeners. I ordered a tequila sunrise and a prime rib philly steak sub with fries and mozzarella sticks. I absolutely loved both! The mozzarella sticks are topped with parmesan cheese and were cooked just right. This is a great place for a quick bite to eat and drink. The Dj was also full of life and was very entertaining ? Thank you! ?“

“KARISSA!!!! Thank you so much for making our trip to Cleveland a memorable one! It was not a trip for pleasure, but I sincerely appreciated the service quality, courtesy, patience, politeness and consideration shown by KARISSA! It was NOT a good day until we visited LAGO in the FLATS because KARISSA was so professional, personable, pleasant and displayed a perfectly persistent plethora of people skills. Thank you so much! You are Wonderful Karissa! Keep up the great work! They need you and I hope they realize how valuable you are! ?????“

“Ordered a Bacon Cheeseburger and Perch Sandwich both for me and Absolutely amazing and very FRESH ingredients! Will be back! I’ve known the owner my whole life basically it’s my second time there and it’s just as good as the first time! #blackOWNED ?“

“TASTY CHINESE EATS IN CLEVELAND! I don't know what the demographics are of Cleveland, OH but this Asia Plaza, that Li Wah Restaurant is located in, certainly gives a worthy comparison to what we have in Los Angeles, CA. The first thing when we walk into Li Wah, that strikes me, is how friendly the staff is! Everyone is smiling! Even the crabs in the water tanks are!!! I coulda sworn one of them gave me a "tip your cap" gesture as I walked by toward the bathroom! Chinese restaurants in Los Angeles RARELY smile, so this is a BIG plus! The second thing noticed was the scent of Honey Walnut Shrimp in the air! How could you NOT walk into this place with an aroma like that?!? We were visiting Cleveland to watch my son compete in a Volleyball tournament at Cleveland State University and after a long day Da Kid was craving sustenance! Smelling that scent just sucked my son in like a vacuum and made his stomach growl like a lion! Luckily Li Wah was open later in the evening because Chinese dim sum is his jam! Pleasant atmosphere, spacious dining area, AND a whole buncha Asian folk inside confirming the foods' authenticity lol! Alrighty... let's eat! WALNUT SHRIMP with CREAMY SAUCE: HAD to order this just because of that aroma in the air and it did not disappoint! Slight carmelization yet still creamy as well, made for some really tasty shrimps that were plump & juicy. Ample broccoli florets as a border for the dish were perfectly steamed and complemented the dish perfectly. This did not last long. SHANGHAI PORK DUMPLING (their Xiao Long Bao): Comes 5 pieces per order. Not a rival to what we can get in Los Angeles or New York City, but for Cleveland, I am pretty happy with the quality of XLB that we got here. Smaller in size but the wrapper held strong when pulled from bamboo container with chopsticks. Meat inside had some flavor to it and definitely a juicy explosion when you bit into each dumpling. Not bad, Cleveland... not bad at all. SPICY SALT & PEPPER SQUID: Yummy YUMMY!! Big plate of squid pieces perfectly deep fried, that had nice flavor and heat to it. Not gummy at all. I'd order this again! HONG KONG STYLE VANCOUVER CRAB: Big dish of shelled crab pieces battered, flavored, and deep fried. Pretty big serving, probably better to be shared, than eaten solo. VERY GOOD FLAVOR TO IT! Not sure how they can flavor the meat inside the shell but it was. My mom's loved every bite! They provide all the appropriate tools to get the meat fyi ;) PEPPER STEAK HO FUN (their Chow Fun): Another large serving here! This wide noodle dish is has a really good taste to it. The noodles are well prepared, not soft & squishy but more of a chewy gummy texture. Big chunks of steak are cooked just right so it's not chewy at all. Solid stuff. BABY BOK CHOY with GARLIC SAUCE: Had to get some fiber in so we decided on something a lil more unique than what we are use to. The garlic sauce is flavorful but garlic-ness is subtle. The Bok Choy is crisp. Big dish, good for a group of people or 1 vegetarian who wants one dish ;) VERY EASY RECOMMENDATION! A solid option for Chinese dim sum and traditional entrees in Cleveland, OH. Enjoy ;)“

“My wife believes that we should give this place another try. I was completely underwhelmed, but we were part of a large party, the meals were all served at once, so the food may have suffered heat lamp damage. My dish was dry and pretty flavorless. It looked so promising in the menu.“

“I'm very surprised this place has a 3 star rating, so many businesses have tried and failed at this location, if this place closes I'm going to be very sad, I get the same thing Every-time I go there and it's excellent Everytime, it's very clean inside and great employees y'all got, the food is so damn good I would go here everyday if I could. I hope this business only success. I don't know where I would go for my tacos if y'all closed“

“My appointment was 0600. Walked in and Teresa asked me if I'd like coffee while I waited for the receiver to arrive!I said, yes, with cream.It was just how I like my coffee!Thank you for being friendly.Very easy to unload & don't have to wait until they break the pallets down..... just pay the lumper & go!“

“The owner is so authentic. Last time I was there he had is own dad serving food!! This guy is dedicated to his business and does what he can to expand it to show people how good it is!! My 100% supporting this small and up and coming small business! And FYI today I had a hankering for Jamaican food and was already trying to put my order tomorrow ?“

“What a blast we had here on sunny Monday afternoon with Ryan and his very cool and friendly kitchen crew food and the company was OUT THIS WORLD HAPPY 1ST ANNIVERSARY CONGRATULATIONS CHEERS we made a video of our experience here so check it out the great indoors with ed and Michelle you be happy 2 stop here 4 your “