50 Best American Restaurants near University Heights

“Amazing food every time you go ! Best chicken fingers ever !!“

“it's a wonderful place! GOD bless Genji sushi Bars“

“Wonderful sheet pizza. Great for parties. Your guests will love the pizza.“

“Everything was perfect, if Lisa is not available to help you make sure you ask for Butta, she was just as amazing as Lisa normally is helping, food came out fast & tasted amazing, she was also very nice and attentive to anything I needed, Ill be back“

“Wonderful serving ! Larenzo was a wonderful server, thanks for all your help !!“

“🌯 🤤 🌯 😃 🌯 The breakfast burrito is top notch. I can finish a chipotle burrito no problem and I only ate half of this one. It’s the real deal.“

“Great customer satisfaction! Great food“

“Such a great place! Food was great and so was the staff! We will definitely go back and recommend.“

“Amazing! This was our first time here for a family birthday party, and it did not disappoint. Mary was hands down the best waitress we’ve ever had—top-notch friendly, incredibly informative, and she truly made the entire night memorable. We can’t say enough great things about her. The drinks were outstanding. We tried five or six off the menu, and every single one was handcrafted and delicious. Favorites were the Old Fashioned, Cat’s Meow, espresso martinis, and my absolute favorite—the Frosted Sour. The food was out of this world, and the place itself is super cute with a great ambiance. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Hands down one of the best dining experiences in Cleveland. The service is impeccable and the food is consistently excellent. I will be hosting a family dinner next week and Lockkeepers was my first choice. Carla was extremely helpful in helping me plan what I know will be a perfect evening. If you have not been here, I strongly recommend adding it to your list of must try places.“

“Karen is a hoot! We had an amazing dinner and even better service. 10/10 recommend!“

“Such an amazing restaurant! Craig, our bartender was so engaging and kept us laughing all afternoon! He also told us so many cool tidbits about the restaurant (e.g., the custom made chandelier in the background of my pic weighs 1,900 pounds and made out of metal nuts, ya know, like nuts and bolts, and is titled “The World is Nuts”). Now, let’s talk menu! The food is so delicious and the menu has so many options! The food is all freshly prepared, no frozen pre-packaged ANYTHING here! You can’t go wrong, especially at happy hour! LOL!!! Just go, already!!! You’ll thank me later!!!“

“Great people!!! Pastrami reuben is AMAZING“

“We went on a Monday towards the end of the morning Rush at about 11:00 11:30 or so we had to wait a few minutes for them to clear some tables for seated pretty quickly we had coffee ordered our food and it came really fast I have the spinach and mushroom I'm up with Swiss cheese and it was great the hash browns I would have liked a little bit more well done but they were good my husband said is over medium eggs were done perfectly I would go again“

“Had an amazing dinner this Friday night. Lynn was fantastic. We have enough from each dinner for 2 or more meals. Heve not been there for a very long time. Excited to go back soon“

“Fueled up my team on a business venture. Great food(5 stars)& kudos to all of the staff behind the scenes. From the decor to the plating. We will be coming back again thank you 🙏“

“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.“

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

“The staff was amazing! My 17 (!) friends and family members and I had a blast for my bachelorette party. Our pre- dinner activity finished a whole hour and a half before our reservation and they made it work to help me stay stress free for the evening. Aimee, our server, was so sweet and ensured my group of gals were taken care of the entire time. I highly recommend!“

“I love eating at Gateway diner. It’s always a friendly experience. It feels like Home there. The staff is so kind that atmosphere is so warm. It’s got that true diner experience that you don’t often get anymore plus the pancakes slap.“

“Amazing food and service! Happy comfortable atmosphere.“

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

“Wow! What an absolutely wonderful place to celebrate our 25th anniversary! The staff was so kind, especially Michael and Genevieve!!!!! Loved talking with both of them! The food here is incredible and very creative. Every single thing on your plate serves a purpose to the overall taste. Superb wine selection as well! We also loved its overall ambience and elegance. Hope to return someday!!!“

“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!“

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

“I veye much enjoy there food.“

“The atmosphere and food are amazing. Will definitely be back.“

“Excellent food!“

“Great food and MILKSHAKES!“

“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.“

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

“Great environment. Good food. Amazing service“

“I’ve been coming here for YEARSSS. The best mocha hands down.“

“I have breakfast here every Friday and I love their food. I have met some of the nicest people that are regulars here like I am. The staff is awesome! The service is wonderful thanks to Lisa, Ricky and Ian.“

“I got the 1/2 pound bacon BLT and the Chicken Tenders with French toast. Lots of quality food, and fast, friendly service. I will recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants quality at a fair price. For a small sit down/carry out restaurant, I thought the place was super clean and new looking with white quartz counters and white wall tiles. Looks very new inside.“

“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.“

“Service was friendly, fast and just nice. Coffee was amazing and they kept it topped off, old school style. Diner itself was a blast from the past and I loved it. It was a welcome change from the over planned feeling so many places go for anymore. As a millennial, it was stepping back to a childhood feeling place, sans the cig smoke.

Food was good and there was plenty of it. Grits were good, sausage gravy was good, home fries were actually home fries and good.“

“First time stopping by today and I'm glad I did! I loved the Polish girl boxed meal-hadn't had one in years! It was delicious! 😋 Friendly service in a tiny, quaint spot! ☺“

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“We reviewed Hello Bistro in Beachwood OH, well JRK did because Joe was too busy "working"...... Tried the Tex Mex burger – looked great, but it was tiny and bland. I was expecting flavor fireworks, but it was more like a flavor fizzle. The avocado was the highlight though! The fries were fresh and tasty, and the house-made ranch? Chef’s kiss. As for the chocolate chip cookie… I thought it was fresh, but it was more like a sad, store-bought rock. Tex Mex Burger 5.5 Hand cut fries 6.1 House Made Ranch 8.2 Chocolate Chip Cookie 2.0“

“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!“

“This is the best bar ever“

“Great food. A little on the noisy side. Popular spot.“

“Lovely food (Bacon Cheeseburger with Preffered Fries is my go-to), friendly servers, quick service. I've been eating there since my late teens ^_^. Highly recommended!“

“Had dinner last night at the bar. The bartenders were excellent as usual and the food was great. Thanks!“

“Sorry, I didn’t take any photos but this was an exceptionally good lunch place.
Friendly service. Quality food and good portions.
Overall good vibe as the entire staff seemed like they genuinely enjoy the place they were working. From the hostess to the servers to the cooks, they all had smiles and good demeanor amongst each other. That is a great job by management creating that atmosphere and culture.“

“family had a fun time and enjoyed the food and atmosphere!“

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

“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...👍“

“Food is great, we found this on google, best find! Breakfast is reasonably priced, service is good.“