21 Essential Tremont Eateries You Should've tried By Now

By on Fri, Jun 29, 2018 at 3:42 pm

This inner-ring neighborhood, once home to immigrants and steel workers, went through a first revival when artists scooped up spots with low rent and established galleries that turned Tremont into an arts destination. Then came the chefs: first, of course, Michael Symon, but then came Dante Boccuzzi and Rocco Whalen. Now, the neighborhood is awash in bars and restaurants, keeping Cleveland's nightlife bouncing and bellies full. If you haven't tried these 21 restaurants, bars and coffee shops yet, you're missing out.

This inner-ring neighborhood, once home to immigrants and steel workers, went through a first revival when artists scooped up spots with low rent and established galleries that turned Tremont into an arts destination. Then came the chefs: first, of course, Michael Symon, but then came Dante Boccuzzi and Rocco Whalen. Now, the neighborhood is awash in bars and restaurants, keeping Cleveland's nightlife bouncing and bellies full. If you haven't tried these 21 restaurants, bars and coffee shops yet, you're missing out.

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Ushabu 2173 Professor Ave. Ushabu hasn't simply become one of the best restaurants in Tremont in its brief history, it's one of the best restaurants in the city. It brought an elevated, authentic Japanese hotpot joint to the neighborhood, sure; but chef Matt Spinner has also constructed a sharp menu drawing on Asian tastes that wows with its simplicity and depths of flavor. Photo via @UshabuRestaurant/Instagram

Ushabu

2173 Professor Ave.

Ushabu hasn't simply become one of the best restaurants in Tremont in its brief history, it's one of the best restaurants in the city. It brought an elevated, authentic Japanese hotpot joint to the neighborhood, sure; but chef Matt Spinner has also constructed a sharp menu drawing on Asian tastes that wows with its simplicity and depths of flavor.

Photo via @UshabuRestaurant/Instagram
Sokolowski’s University Inn 1201 University Rd. The Sokolowski family has run this notable restaurant since 1923, making it the oldest family-owned restaurant in the city. Line up at the counter, select staples like pierogies and paprikash and their reuben, and you won’t be disappointed. Sokolowski’s was featured on an episode of Food Network’s “Best Thing I Ever Ate," selected by Michael Symon. Photo via Sokolowski’s University Inn/Facebook

Sokolowski’s University Inn

1201 University Rd.

The Sokolowski family has run this notable restaurant since 1923, making it the oldest family-owned restaurant in the city. Line up at the counter, select staples like pierogies and paprikash and their reuben, and you won’t be disappointed. Sokolowski’s was featured on an episode of Food Network’s “Best Thing I Ever Ate," selected by Michael Symon.

Photo via Sokolowski’s University Inn/Facebook
The South Side 2207 West 11th St. Casually hip and artfully unpretentious, this clubby Tremont tavern offers good food, cold beer, stylish surroundings and frequent appearances by local bands and DJs. And if all that isn't reason enough to visit, remember that during warm weather, the handsomely landscaped patio is one of the coolest destinations in town. Photo via @TheSouthsideCleveland/Instagram

The South Side

2207 West 11th St.

Casually hip and artfully unpretentious, this clubby Tremont tavern offers good food, cold beer, stylish surroundings and frequent appearances by local bands and DJs. And if all that isn't reason enough to visit, remember that during warm weather, the handsomely landscaped patio is one of the coolest destinations in town.

Photo via @TheSouthsideCleveland/Instagram
The Spotted Owl 710 Jefferson Ave. With a detailed eye, reclaimed wood and stained-glass windows, the beautiful Spotted Owl flew to Tremont in 2014. This cocktail bar is sophisticated and approachable, with drinks that change as the Owl debuts new menus throughout the year, and which are seriously and thoughtfully constructed. Photo via @SpottedOwlBar/Instagram

The Spotted Owl

710 Jefferson Ave.

With a detailed eye, reclaimed wood and stained-glass windows, the beautiful Spotted Owl flew to Tremont in 2014. This cocktail bar is sophisticated and approachable, with drinks that change as the Owl debuts new menus throughout the year, and which are seriously and thoughtfully constructed.

Photo via @SpottedOwlBar/Instagram
Barrio 806 Literary Rd. Before completely blowing up as a business and growing to six locations, Barrio just had one location in Tremont, where it was just a neighborhood taco and tequila joint. We’re glad to see locations all over town now, but of course, we still prefer the original, because of their great patio. Photo via @Barrio_Cleveland/Instagram

Barrio

806 Literary Rd.

Before completely blowing up as a business and growing to six locations, Barrio just had one location in Tremont, where it was just a neighborhood taco and tequila joint. We’re glad to see locations all over town now, but of course, we still prefer the original, because of their great patio.

Photo via @Barrio_Cleveland/Instagram
Corner 11 2391 W. 11th St. The first poke bowl spot made its way to town this past February with the opening of Corner 11. Customizing your own bowl has never been more fun than at this Tremont spot, where you choose what type of raw, sushi-grade fish you want in addition to seaweed salads, sauces, veggies and much more. Photo via Corner 11/Facebook

Corner 11

2391 W. 11th St.

The first poke bowl spot made its way to town this past February with the opening of Corner 11. Customizing your own bowl has never been more fun than at this Tremont spot, where you choose what type of raw, sushi-grade fish you want in addition to seaweed salads, sauces, veggies and much more.

Photo via Corner 11/Facebook
Dante 2247 Professor Ave. Native Clevelander Dante Boccuzzi worked his way around the globe, with stints in London, Milan, Hong Kong, San Francisco and New York. But he’s been settled in Tremont since 2010 and his contemporary bistro borrows from Italian, American and Asian cuisines. Still, no meal is complete without a sample of the chef's killer pasta, polenta or risotto, all available by the taste. Ask to sit in the vault and don't forget the candy bar. Also, head to Dante’s Next Door for weekend brunch and to Coda, his music club, for great live music. Photo via Dante/Facebook

Dante

2247 Professor Ave.

Native Clevelander Dante Boccuzzi worked his way around the globe, with stints in London, Milan, Hong Kong, San Francisco and New York. But he’s been settled in Tremont since 2010 and his contemporary bistro borrows from Italian, American and Asian cuisines. Still, no meal is complete without a sample of the chef's killer pasta, polenta or risotto, all available by the taste. Ask to sit in the vault and don't forget the candy bar. Also, head to Dante’s Next Door for weekend brunch and to Coda, his music club, for great live music.

Photo via Dante/Facebook
Grumpy’s Cafe 2621 West 14th St. Grumpy’s Cafe has been a Tremont staple since 1976. Current owner and longtime employee Kathy Owad took over ownership in 2004, and after a fire, turned the new space into a laid-back, comfortable eatery that embraced the local art scene. Grumpy’s is known for having one of the best brunches in town, featuring local and fresh ingredients. The corned-beef hash and smothered french toast are just two of our many favorites. Photo via @Grumpys.Cafe/Instagram

Grumpy’s Cafe

2621 West 14th St.

Grumpy’s Cafe has been a Tremont staple since 1976. Current owner and longtime employee Kathy Owad took over ownership in 2004, and after a fire, turned the new space into a laid-back, comfortable eatery that embraced the local art scene. Grumpy’s is known for having one of the best brunches in town, featuring local and fresh ingredients. The corned-beef hash and smothered french toast are just two of our many favorites.

Photo via @Grumpys.Cafe/Instagram
Lucky’s Cafe 777 Starkweather Ave. Lucky’s Cafe has won Scene’s Best Of brunch award so many times, we can’t keep count. Chef and owner Heather Haviland’s Tremont cafe has also been featured on the Food Network multiple times, with Chef Michael Symon calling her biscuits and gravy the “best thing he ever ate." Photo via @LuckysCafe/Instagram

Lucky’s Cafe

777 Starkweather Ave.

Lucky’s Cafe has won Scene’s Best Of brunch award so many times, we can’t keep count. Chef and owner Heather Haviland’s Tremont cafe has also been featured on the Food Network multiple times, with Chef Michael Symon calling her biscuits and gravy the “best thing he ever ate."

Photo via @LuckysCafe/Instagram
Prosperity Social Club 1109 Starkweather Ave. Cozy and retro, this former workingman’s watering hole serves up food, booze and a bowling machine along with the live music. You’ll find locals laying down everything from lounge and jazz to folk and bluegrass. They also have a kitchen that stays open nightly until midnight and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Photo via @ProsperitySocialClub/Instagram

Prosperity Social Club

1109 Starkweather Ave.

Cozy and retro, this former workingman’s watering hole serves up food, booze and a bowling machine along with the live music. You’ll find locals laying down everything from lounge and jazz to folk and bluegrass. They also have a kitchen that stays open nightly until midnight and brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.

Photo via @ProsperitySocialClub/Instagram
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