Best Fairfax Restaurants in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to the fairfax cleveland restaurants: hand-picked by locals who know the city best. Each restaurant includes ratings, photos, hours, and pricing pulled from real data.
Bright Side Italian Restaurant
1948 W 25th St, Cleveland
Fat Cats
2061 W 10th St, Cleveland
Funky hangout serving global small & large plates plus weekend brunch in a converted house.
Butcher and the Brewer
2043 E 4th St, Cleveland
Industrial-chic brewpub serving a menu of carefully sourced American fare & housemade beers.
The Bourbon Street Barrel Room
2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland
Vibrant restaurant with New Orleans–inspired decor & cuisine, plus 2 bars & rotating craft brews.
The South Side
2207 W 11th St, Cleveland
Popular spot offering up American fare, sports on TVs & a 1,000-sq.-ft. patio.
Zhug
12413 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights
Middle Eastern mezze & desserts, plus wine & cocktails presented in a minimalist setup.
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.
Dante
2247 Professor Ave suite c, Cleveland
Modern, Mediterranean-tinged New American dining & late-night noodles in a former bank building.
12383 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights
High-end French plates including meat & seafood options with upscale drinks served amid luxe decor.
16615 Harvard Ave, Cleveland
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Urban Kitchen & Deli
9751 Chester Ave, Cleveland
Easygoing, low-key outlet offering classic comfort food staples from pancakes to hummus to pasta.
1330 on the River
frank morrison building, 1330 Old River Rd, Cleveland
L'Albatros
11401 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland
Upscale, contemporary French destination with patio seating, cheese courses & wine.
Casa La Luna
2100 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland
Swanky, art-filled fixture with choice Northern Italian mains, plus happy hours & an enclosed patio.
Rowley Inn
1104 Rowley Ave, Cleveland
Neighborhood watering hole since 1906 offering local beers & regional grub, plus arcade games & TVs.
CleaveLand Grill - Midtown
8225 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland
The Oak Barrel
5975 Canal Rd, Valley View
Farm-to-table New American cuisine plus craft beer & whiskey presented in exposed brick surrounds.
Mabel's BBQ
Mabel's BBQ, 2050 E 4th St, Cleveland
Cool, bi-level, industrial-chic BBQ spot with communal tables & a long bar with many bourbons.
Fahrenheit Cleveland
55 public square, 55 Public Square Suite 150, Cleveland
A sleek, buzzing hot spot offering New American fare with an Asian bent, backed by a long wine list.
Hofbräuhaus Cleveland
1550 Chester Ave, Cleveland
German microbrewery with an on-site restaurant and beer garden, offering traditional eats and live music.
The Haunted House Restaurant
13463 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights
Zany, horror movie–themed restaurant with comfort food & popcorn in the lobby, plus cocktails.
Luxe Kitchen & Lounge
6605 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Hip, brick-walled destination with creative Mediterranean eats & DJs in the lounge on weekends.
Trattoria Roman Garden
12207 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland
Casual restaurant & bar with a menu of Italian faves & jars of its signature sauce & salsa for sale.
Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar
National City Bank Building, 623 Euclid Ave, Cleveland
Upscale chophouse for steaks, seafood & cocktails in an opulent historic bank building.
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