13 Shuttered Cleveland Restaurants That We Sorely Miss

By on Mon, Jul 13, 2015 at 2:45 pm

Cleveland's food renaissance has redefined the local food scene. From family owned diners to hipster-hangouts in Ohio City, local restaurants are booming. Sadly, many restaurants, for one reason or another, have had to close their doors over the years. This list is devoted to remembering those shuttered shops that Scene wishes hadn't closed.

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by Jacob Gedetsis

With help from Douglas Trattner

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Steve’s Lunch A true Cleveland food cornerstone is gone. Steve’s Lunch was engulfed in flames in March when a kitchen grease fire couldn’t be contained. Formerly located at 5004 Lorain Ave., the shop’s classic hot dogs and late-night draw made the over six-decade old restaurant a city landmark. It was a wonderfully greasy diner, and it will be deeply missed my many. Feeling extra-sentinmental? Check out this touching eulogy penned by a Yelp user (photo courtesy of Yelp user Sarah L.).
Steve’s Lunch A true Cleveland food cornerstone is gone. Steve’s Lunch was engulfed in flames in March when a kitchen grease fire couldn’t be contained. Formerly located at 5004 Lorain Ave., the shop’s classic hot dogs and late-night draw made the over six-decade old restaurant a city landmark. It was a wonderfully greasy diner, and it will be deeply missed my many. Feeling extra-sentinmental? Check out this touching eulogy penned by a Yelp user (photo courtesy of Yelp user Sarah L.).
Goodman’s Sandwich Inn Holy corned-beef was this place great. Freshly sliced corned beef, piled high and served to customers sitting at a long countertop: What an experience. Formerly located at 5164 Pearl Rd., this sandwich spot was a slice of corned beef heaven. (Cleveland Scene archive photo).
Goodman’s Sandwich Inn
Holy corned-beef was this place great. Freshly sliced corned beef, piled high and served to customers sitting at a long countertop: What an experience. Formerly located at 5164 Pearl Rd., this sandwich spot was a slice of corned beef heaven. (Cleveland Scene archive photo).
Mise This upscale West Side restaurant was once the talk of the town, now it is just a distant memory. Formerly located at 10427 Clifton Blvd., this modern cuisine is missed (photo courtesy of Google maps).
Mise
This upscale West Side restaurant was once the talk of the town, now it is just a distant memory. Formerly located at 10427 Clifton Blvd., this modern cuisine is missed (photo courtesy of Google maps).
Juniper Grille on Carnegie This relaxed spot was known for its tasty breakfast and lunch options. Formerly located at 1332 Carnegie Ave., this casual diner pangs the hearts (and stomachs) of those that remember it (Cleveland Scene archive photo).
Juniper Grille on Carnegie
This relaxed spot was known for its tasty breakfast and lunch options. Formerly located at 1332 Carnegie Ave., this casual diner pangs the hearts (and stomachs) of those that remember it (Cleveland Scene archive photo).
Rockefeller’s One of Cleveland’s most beautiful restaurants closed its doors in May. A Cleveland Heights favorite for many years, the upscale dining experience is a fresh wound in the hearts of Cleveland foodies. Formerly located on the sprawling second floor of the Heights Rockefeller Building, this local spot will be one to reminisce about for years to come (photo courtesy of Rockefeller’s Facebook page).
Rockefeller’s
One of Cleveland’s most beautiful restaurants closed its doors in May. A Cleveland Heights favorite for many years, the upscale dining experience is a fresh wound in the hearts of Cleveland foodies. Formerly located on the sprawling second floor of the Heights Rockefeller Building, this local spot will be one to reminisce about for years to come (photo courtesy of Rockefeller’s Facebook page).
Johnny’s Room 24Scene misses this pricey steakhouse retrofitted into a few rooms of a long-closed motel. Formerly located at 38878 Mentor Ave. in Willoughby, the steak was superb (photo courtesy of Wikimedia and not a depiction of the steak from the restaurant).
Johnny’s Room 24
Scene misses this pricey steakhouse retrofitted into a few rooms of a long-closed motel. Formerly located at 38878 Mentor Ave. in Willoughby, the steak was superb (photo courtesy of Wikimedia and not a depiction of the steak from the restaurant).
Inn at Turner’s Mill Talk about a unique dining experience. This historic landmark turned the space of an 1850s grain mill and lumber yard in Hudson into of the coolest eating experiences around. Formerly located at 36 E. Streetsboro Road, the tasty menu and awesome environment made this place special (photo courtesy of Flickr user Chris).
Inn at Turner’s Mill
Talk about a unique dining experience. This historic landmark turned the space of an 1850s grain mill and lumber yard in Hudson into of the coolest eating experiences around. Formerly located at 36 E. Streetsboro Road, the tasty menu and awesome environment made this place special (photo courtesy of Flickr user Chris).
La Tortila Feliz Tremont’s authentic Mexican restaurant was a great addition to the area's food scene. Formerly located at 2661 W 14th St., its fresh and spicy fare made for a stomach-filling and relaxed night out (photo courtesy of Flickr user Stu_spivak).
La Tortila Feliz
Tremont’s authentic Mexican restaurant was a great addition to the area's food scene. Formerly located at 2661 W 14th St., its fresh and spicy fare made for a stomach-filling and relaxed night out (photo courtesy of Flickr user Stu_spivak).
Fulton Bar and GrillThe food at this shuttered restaurant was fresh, bold and downright delicious. This spot focused on putting organic and tasty dishes on the tables of its customers. Formerly located at 1835 Fulton Rd., Momocho’s Mod Mex currently serves some of the best food in Cleveland in the same location (photo courtesy of Google Maps).
Fulton Bar and Grill
The food at this shuttered restaurant was fresh, bold and downright delicious. This spot focused on putting organic and tasty dishes on the tables of its customers. Formerly located at 1835 Fulton Rd., Momocho’s Mod Mex currently serves some of the best food in Cleveland in the same location (photo courtesy of Google Maps).
HaliteThis cozy Ohio City spot served up an eclectic menu of delicious flavors. Voted "Best Burger" in 2004, this place obviously offered some of Cleveland's best cuisine. The upscale joint was small and charming as it churned out great dishes night after night. Formerly located at 2800 Clinton Ave, this spot’s rich atmosphere is one to remember.
Halite
This cozy Ohio City spot served up an eclectic menu of delicious flavors. Voted "Best Burger" in 2004, this place obviously offered some of Cleveland's best cuisine. The upscale joint was small and charming as it churned out great dishes night after night. Formerly located at 2800 Clinton Ave, this spot’s rich atmosphere is one to remember.
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