Locations in Western Suburbs

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Around the Corner

18616-20 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-521-4413

American

Lakewood’s last call before you hit Rocky River, Around the Corner boasts multiple rooms and patios filled with burger munchers, karaoke hounds, and music fans taking in danceable local rock, blues bands, and DJs.
The Brew Kettle Taproom & Smokehouse

8377 Pearl Rd., Strongsville Western Suburbs

440-239-8788

Barbecue, Menu

Casual, inexpensive, and family-friendly, this little brewpub dishes up a big assortment of smoked and barbecued meats, along with homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrées. Pulled pork is a particular fave — for a change of pace, try it in the barbecued spaghetti! Rotating selection of 24 beers on draft.

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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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Chez Francois

555 Main St., Vermilion Western Suburbs

440-967-0630

French

One of the region's few remaining "special occasion" spots, Chez Francois offers a clubby waterfront setting, formal service, a menu of French classics, and a formidable wine list.

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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.
Cozumel Restaurante Mexicano

16512 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-228-1415

Mexican

Part of a small local chain, this former IHOP does the world a better service as a welcoming Mexican eatery. If the expansive menu isn't exactly loaded with surprise options, each plate unquestionably bursts with fresh flavor. Great house salsa and drink specials; vegetarian friendly.
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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87 West 2

287 Crocker Park Blvd., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-250-2334

Wine/Martini Bar, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

With a decidedly California feel, this attractive wine bar boasts a barrel-vaulted ceiling, floor-to-ceiling windows and low-slung tables and couches. An appealing roster of small and not-so-small plates goes well beyond the ubiquitous cheese board. Come for the food, stay for the Enomatic, a self-serve dispenser that marries smart-card technology with sweet, sweet wine.
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.
Fat Head's Brewery & Saloon

24581 Lorain Rd., N. Olmsted Western Suburbs

440-801-1001

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

Pittsburgh beer lovers will no doubt know (and love) the Fat Head's brand. The super-popular watering hole has been a South Side fixture going on two decades. Award-winning local brewer Matt Cole has grafted a superb brewery onto that famous brand, offering fresh-made suds to go along with the mammoth Headwich sandwiches. The pub-grub menu also stocks bar munchies, salads, pizzas and barbecue. Patio.
Grady's Fine Wines & Market

20253 Lake Road, Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-333-3106

Cafes, Coffee Shops & Bakeries, Deli, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

Now under the ownership of first-class culinarian Manny Nieves, this Rocky River anchor is part wine shop, part gourmet market, and part deli, featuring everything from Saturday-morning coffee and pastries to weeknight carryout dinners. At lunch, a tasty variety of freshly made sandwiches star, including the signature 2X BLT, featuring a double dose of double thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon from fine-meats purveyor Blue Ribbon.
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

21 Main St., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-892-4933

Seafood

Shop, then drop into this high-end, high-priced steakhouse for giant slabs of U.S.D.A. prime beef, oversized side dishes, and freshly made desserts. Or simply enjoy a drink and some apps (lobster bisque, oysters on the half-shell, or crab cakes, perhaps?) in the handsome bar or on the seasonal sidewalk patio.
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.
Loco Leprechaun

24545 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-250-5626

English/Irish, Menu

A tasty twist on the neighborhood tavern, this good-looking eatery earns props with a big menu of out-of-the-ordinary pub grub, including well-crafted oddities like corned-beef nachos and chili-topped mac & cheese.

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Market

1137 Linda St., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-799-4292

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

Market partners John Owen and Dave Rudiger have transformed a former municipal impound lot into an upscale sports bar. To go with the 100 beers and the requisite banks of flat screens, Market offers shareable starters, big salads, great sandwiches, and plenty of steaks, pastas, and seafood. A heated patio extends outdoor dining well into fall.
Mitchell Bros. Ice Cream

26161 Detroit Rd., Westlake Western Suburbs

440-250-0952

Dessert, Menu

Madagascar vanilla, Holland cocoa, and berries from the great Northwest all find their way into brothers Mike and Pete Mitchell's stupendous homemade ice cream. Besides scoops of candy-crammed Double-Chocolate Chunk and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, the colorful and contemporary year-round ice-cream parlor serves big specialty sundaes, malts, shakes, and fat-free fresh fruit smoothies.
Mitchell Bros. Ice Cream

19700 Detroit Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-333-4563

Dessert, Menu

This is the largest of Pete and Mike Mitchell's contemporary ice-cream shops, as well as home to the brothers' production facility, where ice-cream meister Mike Mitchell works his small-batch magic, developing taste sensations that range from Key lime pie to double-chocolate chunk. (Fat-free fruit smoothies are available for the diet-conscious.)
Nemo Grille

36976 Detroit Rd., Avon Western Suburbs

440-934-0061

Contemporary, Menu

The eclectic, globally inspired menu at this fine-dining venue (a thoroughly renovated 1850s farmhouse) focuses on intensely flavored preparations assembled from extravagant ingredients. From fanciful salads to lush meats and seafood, the food is muscular, creative, and generally delicious. Out-of-the-ordinary wine list.
Pacers

14600 Detroit Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-226-2000

American, Menu

Known more for its ribs than its rock, Pacers features DJs on the weekends. A mammoth TV and lots of booths make it a good place to watch sports.
Pearl of the Orient

19300 Detroit Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-333-9902

Chinese, Menu

With a handsome lounge, a shady porch, and a pan-Asian menu that includes Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai standards, as well as sushi and even some gently handled fusion fare, the Pearl is a gem for casual dining. Small but thoughtful wine list.
P.J. McIntyre's Irish Pub

17119 Lorain Ave. Western Suburbs

216-941-9311

English/Irish, Menu

This beautifully renovated space inside a former appliance store captures the energy and appearance of an authentic Irish pub, with a stone fireplace, stained-glass windows, and a boisterous clientele. The simply prepared pub fare makes a fitting sop for any of the 20 beers on draft. And because owner Patrick Campbell is a professional Irish hoofer, you never know when dancing may erupt.
Players on Madison

14523 Madison Ave., Lakewood Western Suburbs

216-226-5200

Italian

From the elegant crowd to the complementary gourmet pizza served on the hour during happy hour, Players is top-shelf, all the way.
Rocky River Brewing Co.

21290 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

440-895-2739

Music Venues, Pubs/Wine & Martini Bars

Established in 1998 as a premier brewpub and restaurant, Rocky River Brewing Company was founded on creating world-class handcrafted beers, an award-winning menu, and a great dining experience. Over the past 10 years, Rocky River Brewing Company has won more than a dozen national and international medals for its beers and numerous Silver Spoon awards for its food.
Royal Vine Wine Bar

12766 Royalton Rd., N. Royalton Western Suburbs

440-582-5090

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

Soft seating, candlelight, and knowledgeable staffers fill this suburban wine bar with easy elegance. The reasonably priced wine list contains more than 400 selections, mostly from small boutique wineries, and a modest tapas menu includes cheeses, smoked salmon, and more. Afterward, stop in at the attached wine shop and take home some new favorites.
Strip, a Steak House

36840 Detroit Rd., Avon Western Suburbs

440-934-9900

Steakhouse, Menu

Housed in a 160-year-old Pennsylvania Dutch barn, this steak house is anything but old-fashioned. Owner Ron Larson spiffed up the interior in ways that will pleasantly surprise diners expecting doilies and drapes. The two-story barn features a first-floor lounge with open kitchen and a spacious loft dining room. First-rate steaks and chops share the menu with less conventional steakhouse fare, like smoked chicken, pasta Bolognese and horseradish-crusted grouper.

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