Best Buckeye-Shaker Restaurants in Cleveland (2026)
TL;DR
Our curated guide to the buckeye shaker restaurants: hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each restaurant includes ratings, photos, hours, and pricing pulled from real data.
Brassica in Shaker Heights
20301 Meade Rd, Shaker Heights
Academy Tavern
12800 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland
This unpretentious, long-running watering hole sports an old-timey vibe & a menu of basic bar food.
Batuqui Brazilian Restaurant
12624 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland
Traditional Brazilian cuisine & cocktails are offered in a restored Victorian home with a patio.
Northstar Cafe in Shaker Heights
3380 Warrensville Center Rd, Shaker Heights
Modern, organic New American haunt with counter service, an open kitchen & house-baked sweets.
Zanzibar Soul Fusion
13225 Shaker Square #2314, Cleveland
Elegant eatery with sophisticated ambiance showcasing reinvented soul-food classics & cocktails.
16615 Harvard Ave, Cleveland
Gigi's On Fairmount
3477 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights
Stylish bistro with a patio offering European-inspired New American fare, plus wine & cocktails.
The Fairmount Cocktail Bar
2448 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland
Chill, cozy spot with a patio for upscale pub plates, including vegan eats, plus wine & cocktails.
Zhug
12413 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights
Middle Eastern mezze & desserts, plus wine & cocktails presented in a minimalist setup.
4009 Orange Pl, Orange
The Bourbon Street Barrel Room
2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland
Vibrant restaurant with New Orleans–inspired decor & cuisine, plus 2 bars & rotating craft brews.
Cloak & Dagger
2399 W 11th St, Cleveland
Buzzy, gothic bar filled with antiques & books, offering ambitious cocktails & vegan bites.
Prosperity Social Club
1109 Starkweather Ave, Cleveland
A vintage games room, craft beers & inventive bites in a buzzing, old-school bar with a patio.
La Dolce Vita
12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland
Italian dishes & drinks are served in a humble vintage setting with some sidewalk tables.
Winking Lizard Beachwood
25800 Central Pkwy, Beachwood
Relaxed neighborhood chain pub with classic American grub, hundreds of beer choices & sports on TVs.
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What are the best buckeye shaker restaurants?
See our full ranked list above with 29 top picks, including ratings, photos, and pricing from Google Places.
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We refresh our restaurant data regularly and our editorial picks every 3-4 months to reflect new openings, closures, and quality changes.
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