32 Cleveland Restaurants With Ridiculously Scenic Views

Collision Bend Brewing Co.

1250 Old River Rd., Cleveland

Both a brewery and a full-service restaurant, Collision Bend is the perfect spot to enjoy your meal with a brew and a view.

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Inferno Flats

1059 Old River Rd., Cleveland

Dante Boccuzzi of Dante and Ginko saw success of his pizza stand at Progressive Field and so when a space became available in the East Bank of the Flats, he jumped on it to take his pizza concept from a stand to a full service restaurant and bar with great views of the Cuyahoga.

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Luca Italian Cuisine

2100 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland

Grab a spot by the window at this upscale Italian joint for a prime table side view of the skyline.

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Pier W

12700 Lake Ave., Lakewood

Pier W is one of Cleveland’s most stunning restaurants, due in no small part to the floor to ceiling windows around the entire space, offering views of both the lake and the skyline

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Merwin’s Wharf

1785 Merwin Ave., Cleveland

Merwin’s Wharf is operated by Cleveland Metroparks and is located on the waterfront, so you can enjoy your meal while planning a saunter through Hart Crane Memorial Park, or watching the boats in the Cuyahoga River drift by.

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Neuvo Modern Mexican

1000 East 9th St., Cleveland

With its proximity to downtown, the waterfront, and, of course, one of those Cleveland Signs you see all over social media, Neuvo offers the best views for a post-meal photo shoot.

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Shooters on the Water

1148 Main Ave., Cleveland

Opened in 1987, Shooters on the Water has been serving its guests a taste of coastal life with its views of the Cuyahoga River for decades.

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Bar 32

100 Lakeside Avenue E., Cleveland

Located on the 32nd floor of the downtown Hilton, Bar 32 allows guests to lounge high above the Cleveland skyline.

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Chez Francois

555 Main Street, Vermilion

Chez Francois is one of the most romantic restaurants in the Cleveland area and its location — perched on the Vermilion River, giving diners major waterfront views — is a huge part of its intimate atmosphere.

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Summer House

12900 Lake Ave., Lakewood

In 2020, restaurateur Tony George opened up his new restaurant in the former location of Swingo’s on the Lake, which has been permanently closed since 2009. Located inside Carlyle on the Lake condominiums, customers are able to enjoy views of Lake Erie and downtown Cleveland as they dine.

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