50 Best American Restaurants near University Heights

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

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

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

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

“Great customer service from Kendall 10/10! I will definitely be back the next time I'm in the area for breakfast. She recommended some great menu items for both me and my mom, and everything was delicious. Kendall is very welcoming, has a wonderful spirit, and made our experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for the excellent service!“

“Great customer satisfaction! Great food“

“🌯 🤤 🌯 😃 🌯 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.“

“Visiting from Maryland, and read good reviews about Danspot. Glad we came. Dinner was fantastic. I had the Shrimp Piccatta, and my wife had Pipette pesto pasta with chicken. Both were outstanding. And our server Jake, was wonderful. Friendly and attentive. If you're in the area of the MGM Northfield, be sure to stop at Danspot. You will be glad you did.“

“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!“

“Amazing food and service! Happy comfortable atmosphere.“

“I can't believe I haven't given them a review yet. I come here often and also order delivery too. Nice people, fast and consistent food. I've tried several things on the menu and all good. I recommend this place anytime anyone is looking for a simple, diner style experience nearby.“

“Reach out to us for your wine barrels“

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

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

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

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

“Maria's is a small ethnic restaurant with some quality eastern European food. I was hoping for chicken paprikash, but it is only available on Tuesdays, so I had the beef goulash. I also had a nice salad, served with a generous amount of bread and butter. I prefer a thicker gravy but the flavor was nice and the staff was very friendly and attentive.“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“Absolutely love doing our celebrations at LockKeepers! We've celebrated our Birthdays and anniversaries here through the years and it was always such a wonderful experience each time! Jackie was the best server! She really took good care of us and made sure we were happy during and after our meals. She's absolutely the best server one can ever hope for! We always had a very good gastronomic experience here at LockKeepers! Definitely coming back soon to celebrate more milestones! Thank you! Keep up the great work that you do! 👍“

“Let's see. I had the wings and fries. Everything was hot and fresh. Weds $1.00 wings is a hit. Best around. The ladies at the counter greeted me when I walked in and thanked me for my order. You don't get that often anymore! Thank you!“

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

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

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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...👍“

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

“Great people!!! Pastrami reuben is AMAZING“

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

“Yours Truly is great! The food is always good! Ive never had anything that wasn't amazing. The service is always nice and friendly. Once seated, you do get served pretty quickly. There can sometimes be a wait but its worth it. Definitely a kid friendly place.“

“BELIEVE THE REVIEWS! It’s really good!

After looking at the top breakfast joints in the city I landed on this one! I was gonna ask two ladies entering the building before me if the food was good but I didn’t. I didn’t need to! The moment I hit the door I could smell the good cooking!

It’s kind of a hole in the wall with what looks like a store front, on a mini strip plaza. My server, Emily, gave me the run down on the menu and I chose her recommendation and it was as she described - in short, DELICIOUS!

The food came out QUICK and cooked very good.

Will definitely try this place again when I come back to Cleveland“

“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!“

“Excellent food!“

“I talked my husband into going. We went on Friday evening, we sat at the bar, service was great. As we sat there I heard a saxophone with my back to the band. I asked my husband is that a sax I hear. He said yes. The band was good. My husband said "this is going to be my new go to place". Nice crowd.“

“Great club sandwhich and very friendly owenership. Just make the trip and you wont be dissapointed.“

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

“Great food and great shakes“

“Fantastic atmosphere and food! you have to meet Leon, the nicest gentleman serving us at the bar. Highly Recommend Cedar Creek!!!!“

“This place is the best ain't enough stars to click they need 10 stars and the sever we had is the best me and my family ate very happy and will come as much as possible thank to or waiter jenevieve I hope I spelled it right .she the best person ever a big plus to yell establishment.“

“Caesar Salad with Fire Cracker Shrimp was delicious!!!“

“Nice patio area. Reasonable prices and large menu selection.“

“Best breakfast ever in Mayfield mostly because of the 'ray of sunshine' we had for a waitress,ZITA! Go sit at a table she serves. You will leave ready to take on the day!“

“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!!!“

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

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