Restaurants in Western Suburbs

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Aladdin's Eatery

14536 Detroit Rd., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-521-4005

Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Menu

Aladdin’s serves a variety of simply prepared, Middle Eastern-inspired foods, including homemade soups, salads, pita wraps, steamed veggie plates, and pita “pizzas.” Choices for vegetarians abound, and freshly squeezed juices, fruit smoothies, and a small selection of beers and wines are available.

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Angelo's Pizza

13715 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-221-0440

Italian

There are pizzas. And then there are Angelo’s pizzas: plump, fragrant works of art, from the thick provolone topping all the way down to the rich, yeasty crust. The chicken club is good, the veggie is great and the creamy, cheesy seafood pizza, topped with lobster cream, shrimp, crabmeat and fresh spinach, is the stuff of which our dreams are made. Salads, sandwiches, wings, a few pasta platters and a worthwhile beer list round out the menu at this good-looking spot.
Beachcliff Tavern

19245 Detroit Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-333-4686

American

This warm sports bar hosts live rock and blues when major games aren't commanding attention.
Bearden's

19985 Lake Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-331-7850

American

Since 1948, this casual diner has been a part of West-Side life: so long, most residents can't recall a time when it wasn't dishing up burgers, onion rings, and milkshakes. A recent closure gave management the time to renovate the entire space, resulting in a fresh, vintage-tinged design that neatly fits with the retro menu. Here, thin, diner-style burgers, crisp onion rings, and thick milkshakes rule the roost. Fried clam fans will find some of the best in town.
Brown Bag Burger

25853 Brookpark Rd., N. Olmsted Western Suburbs

440-801-1122

American

The prototype for what owners hope will become a national chain, this cheerful “quick-serve” burger joint offers dribble-down-your-chin double-cheeseburgers, freshly cut fries and a small assortment of sandwiches and freshly made soups.
Bubba's Q

820 Center Rd., Avon Western Suburbs

440-937-7859

Barbecue

Former Browns player Al “Bubba” Baker has discovered life beyond the gridiron — and it’s dry-rubbed, slow-smoked, and slathered with homemade BBQ sauce. While Bubba’s St. Louis-style ribs are meaty monsters, his boneless baby-back rib “steak” is one for the record books, deboned by a secret process and tender enough to cut with a fork.

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Buca di Beppo

16677 SouthPark Center, Strongsville Western Suburbs

440-846-6262

Italian

Part of a national chain that attempts to recreate the experience of a boisterous Italian wedding circa 1950, Buca di Beppo is crowded, noisy and fun. The wall-posted menu includes gargantuan appetizers, salads, pizza, pasta, veal, and chicken dishes made for sharing. The food is good, even if it is overshadowed by sheer portion size.
Buca di Beppo

23575 Detroit Rd., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-356-2276

Italian

Part of a national chain that attempts to recreate the experience of a boisterous Italian wedding circa 1950, Buca di Beppo is crowded, noisy, and fun. The wall-posted menu includes gargantuan appetizers, salads, pizza, pasta, veal, and chicken dishes made for sharing. The food is good, even if it is overshadowed by sheer portion size.
Buckeye Beer Engine

15315 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-226-2337

Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars, Menu

The beer’s the thing at this hip-yet-homey Lakewood pub — more than two dozen choices on draft, including what owner Garin Wright calls “breakouts, hot stuff, and things you’ve never seen before in your life.” Still, the food is keeping up , with a satisfying assortment of burgers (including some meat-free variations) as well as salads, soups, and assorted noshes.

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Café Tandoor

30030 Detroit Rd., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-835-7999

Indian/Pakistani, Vegetarian, Menu

Along with wonderful aromas, the well-appointed dining room is filled with plants, artwork, and soothing shades of teal and plum. The well-organized menu emphasizes the richer, less fiery northern Indian cuisine, although a few southern Indian dishes are served during Saturday lunch and Sunday dinner.
Carrie Cerino's Ristorante

8922 Ridge Rd., N. Royalton Western Suburbs

440-237-3434

Italian

Live oldies, rock, and blues invigorate the weekend crowds at Under C's Lounge, the spacious basement club adjoining Carrie Cerino's Italian restaurant.
Cleats Strongsville

15147 Pearl Rd., Strongsville Western Suburbs

440-572-4772

American

A snug little hideaway just behind the Q, Cleats is part of a rapidly growing local chain of sports bars. Wings are the kitchen's claim to fame, but we've got our eyes on the fries — fresh-cut cuties so good, we sometimes order them without the cheese and bacon.
Corleone's Ristorante & Bar

5669 Broadview Rd., Parma Western Suburbs

216-741-0220

Italian

If “youthful” and “edgy” are what it takes to toss your trenne, this snug little restaurant at the far end of a Parma strip plaza may not be your kind of place. But if good-tasting Italian fare, brought forth in large portions at reasonable prices, is what makes your Alfredo creamy, look no further than the dimly lit Corleone’s.

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Cornerstone Brewing Company

58 Front St., Berea Western Suburbs

440-239-9820

Pub Fare/Breweries, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars, Menu

This good-looking microbrewery just about has it all: good pub fare, laid-back style and a handcrafted collection of above-average beers, ranging from the crisp Grindstone Gold (an American-style lager) to the Big Creek Porter, a dark, hefty potion loaded with chocolate, roasted malt and hops flavors.
Das Schnitzel Haus

5728 Pearl Rd., Parma Western Suburbs

440-886-5050

Eastern European, Menu

We’ve all been there: too tired to cook and too apathetic to pull on anything fancier than jeans. On such nights, this homey little eastern European spot is just the ticket, with its comforting, inexpensive food and staff of maternal servers.

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Dave & Buster's

25735 First St., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-892-1415

American

For those who have come to this entertainment complex primarily to play the state-of-the-art games and then find that the starship piloting, dinosaur dodging, and race-car driving have left them peckish, meals in the lavishly appointed Grand Dining Room are generally good-tasting, satisfying, and reasonably priced conveniences.

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El Jalapenos

1313 W. 117th St., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-226-9765

Mexican

Comfy, cozy, and casual enough to take the kids, this tidy taqueria offers a large menu of freshly prepped Mexican and Tex-Mex standards, ranging from flautas, burritos, and homemade tamales to cheesecake and fried ice cream. Special menus for kids and non-carnivores make it a particularly appealing family destination.
El Rodeo

23135 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted Western Suburbs

440-686-1250

Mexican

This pretty hacienda would look more at home on a Mexican hillside than on busy Lorain Road, but the big menu of housemade south-of-the-border fare will be familiar to most Northeast Ohioans. Among the notables, spicy serrano-spiked salsa is a standout, and quivering homemade flan, with a dulce de leche caress, is a delight.
El Tango Taqueria

14224 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-226-9999

Central American

Chef, artist and musician Antonio Carafelli turns humble Tex-Mex and Latino standards into flavorful masterpieces in this little Lakewood storefront.

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Famous Dave's

26410 Great Northern Plaza, N. Olmsted Western Suburbs

440-777-0200

Barbecue, Menu

No more waiting for the Memorial Day weekend to pig out on Famous Dave’s barbecued ribs: The Minneapolis-based chain restaurant and perpetual crowd-pleaser at the Great American Rib Cook-Off has finally opened an outpost in Greater Cleveland.
First Watch

168 Market St., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-808-1082

Cafes, Coffee Shops & Bakeries

The perfect start to a session of retail therapy, First Watch is fashionable and airy, with a breakfast menu that slants toward salads, fruits, and veggies. The cranberry-nut pancakes — with chewy gems of sweet-tart berries playing peekaboo from inside ephemeral cakes — are like Prada for the palate.
Flavors of India

26703 Brookpark Rd. Ext., N. Olmsted Western Suburbs

440-779-5774

Indian/Pakistani

Indian-food fans looking for some new tastes should check out this Kashmir Palace replacement. Spruced up in more ways than one, this comfortable restaurant features authentic Indian food that doesn’t appear on other menus in town. Made from scratch by a talented chef, even familiar items like butter chicken and lamb madras sing with spice and flavor.
Herb's Tavern

19925 Detroit Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-331-9870

American, Menu

Friendly, clean, and cozy, Herb’s Tavern is home to some of the West Side’s favorite burgers (such as the mushroom-and-grilled-onion-topped Herb Burger), along with good homemade soups and chili. To wash them down, the bar stocks plenty of draft beers, as well as a wide selection of spirits and wine.

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Jaipur Junction

9377 Sprague Rd., N. Royalton Western Suburbs

440-842-3555

Indian/Pakistani, Menu

Located inside a small strip plaza, this colorful Indian “fast food” operation offers a far-ranging selection of fragrant, traditional dishes — everything from northern faves like palak paneer to southern standards like masala dosa. Carry out or dine in at one of the handful of tables.
Joe's Fine Deli & Restaurant

19215 Hilliard Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-333-7890

Deli, Menu

Joe’s is a comfortable, tidy restaurant with a large menu of homey standards, including excellent corned-beef sandwiches, homemade soups, and freshly made Middle Eastern specialties.