Sure, we love letting readers know about new places to eat around Cleveland, but sometimes you need to hear from someone else, and Yelp reviewers will certainly let you know. So, here are the highest rated restaurants in Cleveland, according to Yelpers, who will hopefully point you in some new and interesting directions as you eat your way across Northeast Ohio.

Main Gate Restaurant 3900 Orange Ave., Cleveland “Cleveland’s hidden breakfast gem right here. Located in the basement of the old Cleveland produce terminal, Main Gate takes you way back to the days where the terminal was packed, except in the last 50 years, the prices of the food here have not changed. It’s so cheap! This greasy spoon is one for the record books. I’m hesitant to write this as I’m afraid it will continue to get more popular and lose a bit of its appeal, but it’s just great. 5 star here, bacon was delivered just the way I like it!.” Daniel H. on Yelp Credit: Scene Archives
Cassa Kitchen 1900 Euclid Ave., Cleveland “We went here for lunch and ordered a falafel bowl and a tajine beef bowl. The service was great. Everyone was friendly. The food tasted great and looked great. Restaurant is nice and clean. Plenty of options to choose from. Price is good for the amount of food that you get. Drinks are reasonably priced. I will definitely be returning to get food. The best part is the proximity to the campus. I have no complaints.” Ike V. on Yelp Credit: Cassa Kitchen/Facebook
Floressa Cafe 3328 West 33rd St., Cleveland “Six stars if I could. Floressa is tucked back into a neighborhood in a converted house turned storefront. First of all it is SO cute in here. Very Instagrammable, so if that’s important to you, you should come for this reason alone. But the real reason you should come is great coffee and specialty drinks topped off with the best cinnamon roll I’ve ever eaten. So gooey and buttery and the fluffiest dough. You really need it. Plus, this is a rad women owned business with comfortable seating and a place for your kids to play. What more could you want?” Kelly H. on Yelp Credit: Floressa Cafe/Facebook
Honeybirch Bakehouse 12204 Larchmere Blvd., Cleveland “This place is a hidden gem! Always friendly staff that greets you as you walk in, always tasty treats and always trying out new and different flavor combinations with their pastries. The breakfast sandwiches (served on the weekends) are fantastic with homemade scrambled eggs (nothing ever frozen or microwaved),” Katie O. on Yelp Credit: Honeybirch Bakehouse/Facebook
Express Deli 5185 Smith Rd., Cleveland “One of the best customer experiences I’ve ever had. And when I say experience, I’m not joking. They make you feel so welcome here, and obviously take so much pride in everything they do. I love the first time customer sample platter. What an awesome touch. The corned beef Mac and cheese and Reuben wrap were to die for. I’d come out if my way to eat here, even though it’s just a little convenience store deli,” Adam R. on Yelp Credit: Douglas Trattner
Pachamama Kitchen and Garden 15027 Madison Ave., Lakewood “What a great addition to the Lakewood food scene. Diverse tapas, craft cocktails and solid main courses with lots of flavor. Setting was fun, open and comfortable. Service top notch, music refreshing and connection to mother earth is hard to argue with. Check it out and enjoy the mac n’ cheese. It’s comfort defined.,” Michael S. on Yelp Credit: Pachamama Kitchen/Facebook
Whistle Stop Tavern 1080 East 260th St., Euclid “ust stopped at the Whistle Stop for the first time for lunch. Used to come here for ribs when it was pacers. Decided to try their ribs for old time sake and they didn’t disappoint. Service was great. Ribs were old school on the bone ribs with fries and garlic toast. Got a bonus salad with the meal. Walked out fat and happy. Life is good!,” Wiilam C. on Yelp Credit: Whistle Stop Tavern/Facebook
Tita Flora’s 6531 Brecksville Rd., Independence When it comes to cuisines that are sorely lacking in Cleveland, Filipino is at the very top of the list. The melting-pot cuisine of the Philippines continues to climb in popularity around the nation.The 60-seat restaurant in Independence is studded with Filipino staples and classics like crispy lumpia, filled with either vegetables or pork; pork or tofu sisig served on a sizzling platter; pancit, made with rice or wheat noodles; and longsilog, the all-day breakfast dish of sausage fried rice topped with a fried egg. Credit: Douglas Trattner
Bylo Gyro Bob’s 14007 Puritas Ave., Cleveland “Been coming to this place for over six years. This place is so consistent and good. As reliable as death and taxes. Everyone there is so nice and any sandwich i get is top notch. If you haven’t been here you are missing out,” Mike M. on Yelp
Sabor Miami Cafe and Gallery 4848 Broadview Rd., Cleveland “SABOR MIAMI!!!! MI FAVORITO! This place is just all kinds of good magic. I can eat the empanadas, they have a vegan Trop Chop option for us vegheads! Amazing espresso options, I tried an iced rose latte that was perfect. Please help support this woman minority-owned business, she is an extremely talented soul! I’m so happy she’s here in Cleveland sharing her culinary arts along with the amazing art pieces available for sale inside.” Rachael R. on Yelp
Half Moon Bakery 3460 West 25th St., Cleveland “I’ve never tried an empanada before until I came to half moon, and I will only ever eat them from Half Moon for here on out! As a vegetarian, I wasn’t sure what my options I’d be getting but there were two wildly different ones on the menu that were absolutely AMAZING. You enter Half Moon, you are greeted so kindly, you order, and like 5 bakers pop out of nowhere and start absolutely slinging empanadas at lightning speed. Never seen a phenomenon like it, it was amazing. I waited maybe 10 minutes max for them to be completely made, and they are made from scratch! There are also baked goods, salad options, and coffee options as well. Half moon will now become a staple in my quick but local diet, and for that I’m thankful,” Hope S. on Yelp. Credit: Emanuel Wallace
Pearl Street Market and Cafe 2523 Market Ave., Cleveland Following months of interior renovations at the former Flying Fig, partners Karen Small and Jill Davis recently opened its replacement, which is described as a retail wine shop and casual eatery. The wines are joined by local beer, ciders and classic cocktails. To eat, there will be meat and cheese boards served with housemade and local breads, seasonal vegetables and tinned fish. The star of the market is bound to be the sliced-to-order country hams, including those from famous makers like Benton’s, Col. Bill Newsom’s and Tripp. Also in stock will be local and regional cheeses from producers like Marchant Manor in Cleveland Hts., Kokoboreggo in Mt.Gilead and Sequatchie Cove Creamery in Tennessee. Down the road, a menu of salads, pastas, craft sandwiches and entrées will be rolled out for lunch and dinner. For those looking to stay home, the market will stock a selection of grab-and-go foods like sliced-to-order deli meats, cheeses, snacks, condiments and tinned fish. Credit: Douglas Trattner
Tropical Bay 8130 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights “This is a FANTASTIC restaurant. The Chef is outstanding, service is unparalleled and the food is simply amazing. You better get there before they get their liquor license because when they do you will not be able to get a reservation for weeks,” TJ M. on Yelp Credit: Tropical Bay/Facebook
Opal on Pearl 4250 Pearl Rd., Cleveland “Nicely decorated and locally owned. Tony has a lot of experience in the business and is one of my favorite bartenders. The focus here is on great cocktails, a nice wine list, and lots of small plates for sharing with friends. He also has an assortment of salads and so you could just stay here for the night and make a meal out of it—which is what we did. What would I recommend? The specials were Asian spicy wings, and a caprese salad made with Burrata cheese—both were excellent. His house fries were wonderful too. Tony told me he plans on changing up things all the time, so stop in, I’m sure there will be something delicious to try!” John T. on Yelp Credit: Scene Archives
Munch 28500 Miles Rd., Solon “I love Munch! They’re right next to my gym so it’s always easy to pop in. The food is healthy and the daily soups are great! They offer both vegan and non vegan choices and the ingredients they use taste fresh and are always delicious!” John P. on Yelp. Photo via Munch/Facebook Credit: Scene Archives
Moe’s Tavern 1740 East 17th St., Cleveland ”This was a fun bar to visit. It used to be decorated mainly in the Simpson theme but new ownership redecorated. There are still hints of Moe though. The writer would sit at the bar and lived above it. The bartender was Tom, he was awesome, took great care of us. They had a Rum infused with peach and ginger that was amazing! Food was delicious. Definitely would go back if ever in town!!” Susan H. on Yelp Credit: Scene Archives
Patron Saint 2915 Detroit Ave., Cleveland Open only since early June, Patron Saint feels like it’s been an essential part of this community for years. Owner Marie Artale tapped chef David Kocab to craft a farm-to-table regional Italian menu that leans light, wholesome, seasonal and satisfying. Patron Saint is the kind of place where “a quick glass of wine” can cascade into a tipsy two-hour feast. As an all-day café, Patron Saint transitions from early morning coffee service through early evening aperitivo hour. The 50-seat café boasts a window counter with lake views, comfortable banquettes, a standing rail, and bar seating. While not a traditional restaurant, Patron Saint’s all-day menu offers enough variety and heft to cobble together a lovely meal. Credit: Tiffany Joy Photography
Danspot 18000 Alexander Rd., Walton Hills “Amazing food. Rigatoni and Vodka sauce is what my friend and I ordered and his son got the broccoli and chicken Alfredo. Another guest of ours got a burger and fries. Every item they served us was first class. Giant portions and I can put it away!” Michael L. on Yelp. Credit: Danspot/Facebook
Deanatella’s Deli 7525 Granger Rd., Valley View ”As momma would say: This shita good! Awesome pizza! Awesome Italian sub! So much meat! And wonderful flavor. We also had the pasta salad which was excellent! Sat outside on the large patio and it was a beautiful day,” John S. on Yelp Credit: Scene Archives
Dang Good Foods 13735 Madison Ave., Lakewood “ LOVE this place. The food is delicious—always comes out super hot and fresh. The black carrot cake is my favorite thing on the menu. I couldn’t tell you what it is but I literally have dreams about it. I always order the char bee hoon with char siew pork (definitely try the pork for your protein it’s delicious) and my mom loves the fried rice (there’s always a perfectly fried egg on it). The staff is super friendly, too. Nothing bad to say about this place! Try it if you haven’t yet.” Melissa R. on Yelp Credit: Scene Archives
The Palazzo 10031 Detroit Ave., Cleveland “My husband and I love love love this place . We come here for every special occasion. The food is always amazing and the staff is always so friendly and welcoming. We recommend this restaurant to pretty much any one who will listen…. So far everyone who has gone on our recommendation has LOVED it. The atmosphere is also very nice and everything is spotless. I can’t say enough great things about this restaurant,” Emily P. on Yelp
Birch Cafe 5557 Wilson Mills Rd., Highland Heights “This place is literally the bomb. Being from out of state obviously I called and asked if everything is vegan and the whole menu is!! How amazing. The food is PACKED with flavor. I don’t think you can order anything bad. The BLT was my favorite and so was the avocado toast. The cupcakes are INSANE. The Buffalo chicken wrap was good but I’m not a huge fan of lettuce and there was a lot of lettuce but def packed with flavor!! I mean this place is heavenly and the staff is so nice!” Marlena K. on Yelp Credit: Birch Cafe/Facebook
Gourmand’s Deli 5345 Canal Rd., Valley View “Service was absolutely amazing. If you get a chance to stop by, you should. We had the Hawaii 5.0 and the not your regular baloney. Talk about amazing. The Hawaii gets a 4.5/5 but the baloney, talk about out of this world. Made by an artisan nearby, the flavor was unbelievable. The flavor was natural and juicy with just the right amount of cheesiness. To be honest this place is on point with Katz’s Deli in NY city. Amazing, and tons of options to choose from.” Aleksander P. on Yelp Credit: Gourmand's/Facebook
City Pop Sushi 1816 East 12th St., Cleveland ”City Pop Sushi transcends food and drink. It can start to feel like home after a few visits. There are t-shirts for sale, arcade games, and art enclosed in the tiny and cozy space. The owner, Bryson, is a gem and is happy to strike up a conversation with any weary traveler or regular customer. As for the food, the sushi is great! Don’t expect the typical 6 to 8 piece sushi roll…these are cone rolls! You get 2 cone rolls per order and I tend to fill up for about $10 or $12. Bryson also offers ramen during colder months,” Steve M. on Yelp Credit: City Pop Sushi/Facebook

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