24 Best American Restaurants in Lakewood

“It’s impossible to say how good it is there. The food is always top notch. Any item on the menu is executed with care and technical skill. The service is always fantastic. A neurologist friend took me here many years ago as a graduation celebration from nursing school. I’ve been coming back ever since, and I’ve never had a disappointment for a night or meal. It’s always our go to on big date nights for the orchestra or concerts. The food is served quickly so you can get on with your night. Great work tonight guys, the meal was exceptional. With love-“

“was there last Saturday had the best fish fry n pierogi dinner... excellent server and the food was not greasy at all ..I had haddock and pierogi's..the coleslaw was very fresh n tasty as well...I highly recommend the fish fry!! definitely 5 stars*“

“I went to Sofia's Kitchen with a group of friends. The food and service were excellent. And the atmosphere was nice. The wait staff was super helpful and attentive, and our water glasses were always full. Everyone at the table tried something different and all were satisfied with their food and drinks. I will definitely eat there again.“

“What a treat! Anytime I have been to Pier W I feel spoiled. Took my mom and her 3 friends for her 89th Birthday and they all loved it!! We will definitely be back for her 90th! Thank you.“

“Great drinks and atmosphere, met friends there and had a great time!“

“The chicken noodle soup is absolutely the gold standard. The senior large menu makes it easy because the full menu is so extensive that it is difficult to make a choice.“

“Great food and wonderful hospitality. The drinks are amazing“

“Fantastic spot! My husband and I went here tonight for a date night to celebrate his birthday. We ended up ordering a bunch of the small plates - the octopus, potato, mussels, and lamb meatballs. We finished with a piece of the s’more pie. They also brought out a really cute little brownie with a candle that said Happy Birthday which was really sweet. All the dishes were all excellent! Our waitress was Roseland and she really knew her stuff and provided excellent service. She was able to give recommendations when we asked and described the dishes well. We love going to restaurants where you can tell the staff have tried the food and speak the language. Go there, you won’t be disappointed! We will be back - thank you for a great night!“

“Had a wonderful meal with family excellent view of the Lake. We will be back“

“Great spot! great owners. shows always sound good here and sound guys and bartenders take pride in the job they are doing and care about patrons.“

“Wow. This place was recommended to us as my husband and I were looking for the perfect cheeseburger for our wedding anniversary. The staff in the kitchen … you guys are so amazing, warm and gracious. We will be back. The Tinman! That was one extraordinary burger. And the fries, chicken tenders are out of this world with all those sauces. Can’t thank you enough. Also, the interior vibe and feel of the place is wonderful. A MUST if you’re in Cleveland or visiting. ❤️“

“We had a wonderful dinner at your beautiful restaurant this weekend. It was our first visit and definitely won’t be our last. Drinks were great!! Wings were awesome, as was the hot honey pepperoni pizza. But the standout was my incredible peach/goat cheese salad. So fresh and love that it’s organic. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening!!“

“Best bar food in Lakewood! The wings are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC EVERY TIME!!!“

“Very nice place! The burger was delicious! The only complaint is the parking. Thankfully we went on a Tuesday afternoon so it wasn’t busy but I couldn’t imagine trying to find parking when it’s busy. Even with parking I will definitely be back. Our server was very nice :)“

“Walked in. Ordered a shot and was wrongly blamed for bad reviews online and told I wasn't welcome there. So, here's my first review: great food. Excellent really. Wings are to die for! Otherwise, it's okay. Would appreciate not being blamed for whatever issues they're having. Seems a little overly obsessive and weird, especially considering I rarely come here. Want some wings? Hit 'em up! I look forward to being blamed for whatever customer service issues they're having in the future! It takes a lot to piss off a pothead, but you guys made an enemy for sure. Please ignore the personal compliments to the Chef that I've had in person as well as copious, authentic niceties and encouraging conversations given to the bartenders and staff over the past year. I just wanted some sweet chili wings and a shot, but you guys are a little weirdly, obsessive and frankly it's offensive. Don't forget to print this review off as well and past it around to the staff as you did previously instead of just asking me and giving me the benefit of the doubt!“

“Haven’t been to it for awhile so I chose to go recently with my daughter and mom. My mom and I liked our food but sadly not so much my daughter. Her water taste weird and the sprite she ordered the syrup flavor was to strong it wasn’t a good mix. Picked at her food. When we came home I tried her fries and understood why she didn’t like them. Other than that everything else we ordered we liked. Next time I’ll get her the boneless wings to be on the safe side. We had a great waiter during our time. Even though my daughter didn’t like much of her food she liked our waiter and decided to tip him with her own allowance.“

“Place is great! The comedy show last night was packed and featured a lot of talented comics. Love the patio too!“

“We are from Jersey and came in to just have a beer. So glad we stayed for the food! The wings are amazing, chopped cheese sandwich was outstanding. What a great flavor on the fries. I loved my Buffalo bowl. The service was outstanding!!! I highly recommend!“

“We went for dinner is everything was great! My favorite part was the drinks. The blueberry tasted very fresh. The dinner met expectations. We tried the key lime cheesecake for dessert and it was just alright. Tasted like one you can get at the store.. Probably would pass on dessert. But we had a great time and would come again.“

“Ryan is AMAZING! he makes the best drinks and is always here and always working so hard. I'm always so happy when he's our bartender :)He works bar and kitchen which is super impressive. Get his food and drinks. You won't be “

“I've had wings all over Ohio. These are up there with the best I've ever had. Will certainly be back! I've driven past so many times but decided to try them in a whim, wow am I glad I did. Buffaque is a mix of their house buffalo and bbq sauce. Had more heat than I expected, which I loved. Can't wait to come back! Booths FTW!“

“The Rush is sort of the quintessential fun and welcoming neighborhood bar/restaurant. It's a good place for an affordable meal and some drinks during game, a casual meet up, or a dinner before a show.You can choose bar or booth seating on the bar side or the restaurant side which has larger booths and is separated from the bar by a dividing wall. The staff is always very friendly, fast, and helpful. There are TVs on both sides usually tuned to the Cavs, Guardians, or Browns games depending on the season. The fish fry and potato pancakes are excellent and the soups and chili are on point. Fried items will sometimes take a while during peak times though, so if you plan on seeing a show at the Beck Center make sure you arrive well before your showtime.

The bar side atmosphere is very casual and relaxed, the drinks are good, and the bartenders are attentive and friendly. There's a mix of domestic and smaller independent breweries on tap usually including a cider, which I like and the environment is just generally welcoming. The booths and taps are always very clean, and while the decor is absolutely the most generic thing you have ever imagined, it is well kept. Now while some more cultured people like to have drinks in a more modern bar, underneath some strange hanging light that looks like a nipple, standing next to a life size plastic penguin that's been spray painted gold, I actually appreciate the classic bar/diner environment and that's why the Rush Inn is my local go to bar.“

“We ALWAYS HAVE A GREAT TIME @ The Christmas Corner Bar!! Loved the Raspberry Rudolph’s!“

“Great place with good food.“