Restaurants in Cleveland

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  • Aladdin's Eatery

    12447 Cedar Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

    216-932-4333

    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 beer and wine are available.
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  • Austin's Smokin' Steak House

    6535 Wilson Mills Rd., Mayfield Eastern Suburbs

    440-442-4340

    Wild, woodsy aromas suffuse this friendly little restaurant, where hickory smoking, slow cooking, and mesquite grilling are the order of the day. Nearly everything, from the thick, sweet, and peppery BBQ sauce to the delicate biscuits in the strawberry shortcake, is made fresh and in-house. And for a real taste of the ol' West, be sure to try the zesty Smokin' Beans.
  • Babushka's Kitchen

    6531 Brecksville Rd., Independence Western Suburbs

    216-447-9277

    An outpost of the Northfield Center original, this Polish soul kitchen serves big portions of well-prepared standards like cabbage rolls, fresh kielbasa, and roast pork. Don't let the paper placemats and counter service fool you: The hearty food is a tasty bargain. And certainly don't miss the jumbo pierogi, our pick for some of the best around.
  • Bahama Breeze

    3900 Orange Pl., Orange Village Eastern Suburbs

    216-896-9081

    Although the kitchen at this Caribbean-themed restaurant (part of the Darden Restaurants chain) tends to keep the heat turned down, much of the food — such as pressed Cuban sandwiches, butterflied coconut prawns, pan-seared pork tenderloin in a rummy demiglace — is flavorful and attentively prepared. Still, the real draw is the bustling bar scene, fueled by shooters, beer, and boozy, fruity, and frozen concoctions designed to make every night feel like a week at the beach.
  • Bass Lake Taverne

    426 South St., Chardon Mentor/Lake County

    440-285-3100

    Casual, cozy, and with a splendid secluded patio for warm-weather dining, this upscale tavern offers everything from burgers and ribs to filet mignon and veal medallions. The surrounding countryside is charming, and getting there on the winding Geauga County roads is almost half the fun.
  • Battiste & Dupree Cajun Grill

    1992 Warrensville Center Rd., S. Euclid Eastern Suburbs

    216-381-3341

    Owner, chef, host, server, bartender, and busser: Junior Battiste really does it all. As a result, dining in this teensy Cajun restaurant can be an adventure, marked by warmth, whimsy, and occasionally slow service. Still, those who value style and substance over speed won't be disappointed: Junior's made-from-scratch cookin' is some of the best in town.
  • Beach Club Bistro

    21939 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid Eastern Suburbs

    216-731-7499

    Casually upscale and unselfconsciously cool, this neighborhood bistro is home to delicious gourmet pizzas, an intriguing collection of fish and seafood dishes, and a dashing wine list containing one of the region’s largest assortment of half-bottles.
  • Beachcliff Tavern

    19245 Detroit Rd., Rocky River Western Suburbs

    440-333-4686

    This warm sports bar hosts live rock and blues when major games aren't commanding attention.
  • Bistro on Main

    1313 W. Main St. Kent/Portage County

    330-673-9900

    Always energetic and occasionally riveting rustic Mediterranean and American cuisine leads the way at this chef-driven bistro in Kent. Above-average desserts, too, from an in-house pastry chef.
  • Blind Pig Speakeasy

    1228 W. 6th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

    216-621-0001

    The club's logo -- a porker in a tie -- says it all. Down and dirty, but still kind of chic, the large, open Pig caters to an older, rock-oriented crowd, with cover bands. Never a cover.
  • Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern

    8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg Akron/Summit County

    330-486-BLUE

    Perched on a hill overlooking the Ohio countryside, this rambling lodge offers a lovely backdrop for Executive Chef Brandt Evans' hearty American fare. While entrées like short ribs and mac 'n' cheese may sound homey, count on Evans to update them with luxury ingredients and season them with culinary magic.
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  • Bo Loong Chinese Restaurant

    3922 St. Clair Ave. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

    216-391-3113

    Come to Bo Loong to sample some of the city's most authentic dim sum — tiny sweet-and-savory dumplings, buns, and tarts whose name translates as "dot the heart." If you order from the menu, consider the golden, pan-fried noodles, topped with seafood, meats or vegetables. Dim sum is served daily, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bo Loong is open until 2 a.m. on weekdays and 3 a.m. on weekends.
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  • Bubba's Q

    820 Center Rd., Avon Western Suburbs

    440-937-7859

    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

    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

    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.
  • Café Toscano

    215 W. Garfield Rd. (St. Rt. 82), Aurora Kent/Portage County

    330-995-2333

    This snug, suburban oasis features a casually upscale vibe, a gregarious Roman chef and an expansive, entrancing menu of Italian eats, with options ranging from savory antipasti platters, seafood, and strip steaks to gnocchi, lasagna, and homemade pappardelle with wild-boar Bolognese. Assembled from first-rate ingredients and served with grace in a gorgeous dining room, Café Toscano's food hits all the right chords.
  • Café Tandoor

    2096 S. Taylor Rd., Cleveland Hts. Eastern Suburbs

    216-371-8500

    Whether you are a meat-lover or vegetarian, there are many entrees from which to choose at this authentic Indian restaurant. Don’t forget the tandoori breads, especially the garlic naan and onion kulcha.
  • Café Tandoor

    96 Barrington Town Center, Aurora Kent/Portage County

    330-562-5334

    A suburban outpost of the Cleveland Heights original, Aurora's Café Tandoor serves precisely prepared Northern Indian food in an attractive setting. Among our favorites are the restaurant's unusual cashew-and-pistachio-crusted naan, warm from the tandoori oven, and the unusually good kheer.
  • California Salads

    6155 Rockside Rd., Independence Southern Suburbs

    216-447-4434

    Big, crisp, creative salads and reduced-cholesterol omelets make this bright, airy restaurant a hit with both area cube farmers and health-conscious hipsters. Meanwhile, sloths, slackers, and the rest of us can dine just fine from the menu's collection of burgers, hot dogs, and deli treats.
  • Casa D'Angelo

    893 E. Aurora Rd., Macedonia Akron/Summit County

    330-467-9699

    Despite its small size, Casa D'Angelo has a remarkably large and varied menu of Italian meals, including some you aren't likely to find anywhere else. Excellent choices include lemony Chicken alla Palermo and the creamy Veal Gamberetti Luigi with shrimp.
  • Cedarland at the Clinic

    9491 Euclid Ave. East Side/University Circle/Little Italy

    216-791-6606

    A clean, casual Lebanese-American eatery across from the Cleveland Clinic, Cedarland has a large menu of Middle Eastern standards, including shishtawook, baked fish, and falafel. Lots of choices for vegetarians. There's a small imported-foods market too.
  • Chinato

    2079 E. 4th St. Downtown/Flats/Warehouse District

    216-298-9080

    Chinato makes diners feel special with redefined Italian dishes served in a contemporary setting. Start with glistening crudo or a bowl of unabashedly salty seafood fritto misto. Chinato's pastas are lush, dreamy and (fortunately) available in half portions. Entrées include buttery skate wing, Amarone-braised beef and brilliant porchetta.
  • Chop It Salad Co.

    28601 Chagrin Blvd., Woodmere Eastern Suburbs

    216-378-9122

    Diners at this locally based, quick-casual chain inside Eton Chagrin can design their salads from a near-endless selection of greens, toppings and dressings, which are then chopped by a mezzaluna-wielding staffer on a wooden block. More than a novelty, the chopping means that every bite offers the perfect blend of greens, toppings and dressing. Creations also can be folded into a large flour tortilla.
  • Chop It Salad Co.

    4954 Great Northern Mall, North Olmsted Western Suburbs

    440-777-0864

    Diners at this locally based, quick-casual chain inside Great Northern Mall can design their salads from a near-endless selection of greens, toppings and dressings, which are then chopped by a mezzaluna-wielding staffer on a wooden block. More than a novelty, the chopping means that every bite offers the perfect blend of greens, toppings and dressing. Creations also can be folded into a large flour tortilla.
  • Chop It Salad Co.

    500 South Park Center, Strongsville Western Suburbs

    440-238-5963

    Diners at this locally based, quick-casual chain inside South Park Mall can design their salads from a near-endless selection of greens, toppings and dressings, which are then chopped by a mezzaluna-wielding staffer on a wooden block. More than a novelty, the chopping means that every bite offers the perfect blend of greens, toppings and dressing. Creations also can be folded into a large flour tortilla.

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