Looking for the perfect night on the town with your loved one? These 20 restaurants and bars that serve food are the most beautiful that Northeast Ohio has to offer. From the stunning decor, to the wonderful views, these spots are sure to impress.
Looking for that perfect night on the town with your loved one? These 20 restaurants and bars that serve food are the most beautiful that Northeast Ohio has to offer. From the stunning decor, to the wonderful views, these spots are sure to impress.
L’Albatros
11401 Bellflower Rd
L’Albatros seduces diners with a roster of classic brasserie gems like escargot, roasted cod, and an outstanding selection of cheeses. But since this is a Zack Bruell restaurant, guests can count on more than a few contemporary menu twists, all served up in a series of intimate dining spaces and, in season, one of the region’s loveliest secluded patios.
Photo via @L’Albatros /FacebookUrban Farmer
1325 East Sixth St.
At this downtown steakhouse, located in the Westin, step in to a bar with exposed brick, leather couches and reclaimed wood. Move over to the restaurant, and you’ll see a mixture of hip and fancy featuring more reclaimed wood, chalkboards, colorful rugs and booths with yellow leather backing. Also, the steak is delicious and the whiskey list is long.
Photo via Urban Farmer Cleveland/FacebookThe Marble Room
623 Euclid Ave.
Newly opened in the old National City Bank building, it’d be hard to find a more beautiful restaurant in town then the swanky Marble Room. The name says it all — the beautiful marble columns and intricately designed molding is absolutely stunning. The immaculately preserved interior boasts 40-foot ceilings, weighty columns, ornate chandeliers and storybook staircases.
Photo via Scene ArchivesThe Foundation Room at the House of Blues
308 Euclid Ave.
Whether it’s before or after a show or just on any night you want to get a drink or bite to eat in a quiet place, you should check out the Foundation Room at the House of Blues — but make sure you know someone who’s a member in order to get in. This funkily-designed bar makes you feel like you’re somewhere in the far East, with Persian rugs and Indian designs giving the place a very relaxing feel.
Photo via Scene ArchivesBourbon Street Barrel Room
2393 Professor Ave.
With the perfect mix of eccentric and classy decor, this Tremont spot has the right ambiance for the type of place it is — a slice of New Orleans in Cleveland. And the bourbon list is extensive, naturally.
Photo via @BSBRCle/InstagramRed, The Steakhouse
Various locations
Luscious slabs of beef and creative, indulgent salads, sides and desserts make this modern American steakhouse a prime location for well-heeled meat-eaters. A well-organized wine list, gracious service and contemporary decor with a Napa-like sophistication complete the region’s best steakhouse (located downtown Cleveland and in Beachwood).
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2063 East Fourth St., Cleveland
Everything about this space, from the lit up drinks, to the classy, modern design, is just really cool. Located in the basement of an East Fourth Street building, this place is definitely worth checking out for the decor and the craft drinks.
Photo via Scene ArchivesPier W
12700 Lake Ave., Lakewood
This Lakewood seafood restaurant has won Most Romantic Restaurant in Scene’s Best Of poll multiple times, and for good reason. The views of Lake Erie and the city are unmatched, the atmosphere is sophisticated and elegant and the seafood is delicious.
Photo via @PierWCleveland/InstagramGiovanni’s Ristorante
2550 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood
One of the last remaining grande dames of the region’s formal dining scene, this elegant Italian restaurant offers impeccable appointments, attentive service and a luxurious menu of steaks, veal chops, seafood and pasta. Yes, it is expensive. But the chance to put on a suit and feel like a grown-up? Priceless.
Photo via Giovanni’s Ristorante/FacebookThe Velvet Tango Room
2095 Columbus Rd.
Stepping into this Ohio City bar is like being transported in time back to the 1920’s, where you needed a password to enter. Good thing alcohol is legal now and the old-timey, warm and charming decor makes this one of the most unique bars in town. A variety of meat and cheese plates are available as well as sweet desserts to help wash down your beverages.
Photo via Velvet Tango Room/FacebookBlue Canyon
8960 Wilcox Dr., Twinsburg
Perched on a hill overlooking the Ohio countryside, this rambling lodge offers a lovely backdrop for their hearty American fare. While entrées like short ribs and mac ‘n’ cheese may sound homey, count on the restaurant to update them with luxury ingredients and season them with culinary magic.
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2181 Murray Hill Rd.
This charming Little Italy restaurant will transport you to the streets of Florence for a night. With a seasonal menu and local and organic ingredients, this is the perfect spot for a romantic, quiet evening with your loved one.
Photo via @Katrina0602/InstagramBodega
1854 Coventry Rd., Cleveland Heights
Set a few steps below street level (in the former Utrecht Art Supplies space), Bodega greets guests with a sleek waterfall, handsome wood floors and shimmering linens, and offers top-flight beers and a staggering amount of martinis and wines. The kitchen turns out cold tapas like stuffed grape leaves, scallop ceviche and beef carpaccio, and hot plates like bruschetta, paella and mussels in saffron.
Photo via Bodega/YelpCrop Bistro
2537 Lorain Ave.
Since its relocation to palatial digs in Ohio City, Crop Bistro has traded its coziness for in-your-face fabulousness in an old bank building. Despite the soaring space the menu remains as enticing and intimate as ever, filled with impeccable ingredients, intense flavors and innovative techniques that place Crop among the best spots in the region.
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2203 Cornell Rd.
The former Baricelli Inn has been spruced up by new owner and hospitality pro Scott Kuhn, with a streamlined decor, a handsome bar and lounge, and a delightful menu of seasonal American dishes crafted with an eye toward local sourcing. In summer, the secluded patio is a delight.
Photo via @SmittenInCle/InstagramChez Francois
555 Main St., Vermillion
Nestled on the banks of the Vermilion River, this quaint French restaurant reminds us of why we might never need to visit France. While it’s a bit of a hike out to Vermilion, this is dining at its finest and well worth the trip.
Photo via Chez Francois/FacebookSpeakeasy at Quintana’s Barber and Dream Spa
2190 South Taylor Rd., Cleveland Heights
A barbershop in Cleveland Heights doesn’t sound like a place that would have one of the most beautiful bars/restaurants in Cleveland. But when you go above the barbershop, and through a secret bookcase, you’ll find a dimly-lit bar with comfy leather couches and some of the best drinks in town.
Photo via Quintana’s/FacebookLuca
2100 Superior Viaduct
With one of the best views of the city, grab a window seat at this Italian bistro in the Superior Viaduct and enjoy the delicious homemade pastas and other Italian cuisine. The exposed brick walls with beautiful Renaissance art really stands out at this stunning restaurant.
Photo via @Laur605/InstagramAdega
2017 East Ninth St.
A modern, sleek wine cellar located in the middle of the restaurant helps make the modern Mediterranean joint Adega one of the coolest-designed places in town. Located at the Metropolitan hotel/the Nine, downtown’s swankiest residence, means it’s not just beautiful decor, but the scene is worth checking out as well.
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