Best Ohio City Restaurants in Cleveland (2026)
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Our curated guide to the ohio city 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
The Harp
4408 Detroit Ave, Cleveland
Pub featuring a menu of traditional Irish & American fare plus live music & a patio with lake views.
Nano Brew Cleveland
1859 W 25th St, Cleveland
Homey brewpub offering creative, locally sourced bar food, a bike tune-up station & a beer garden.
TownHall
1909 W 25th St, Cleveland
Locally sourced & innovative bar bites & vegan options served in a contemporary setting with patio.
1330 on the River
frank morrison building, 1330 Old River Rd, Cleveland
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.
JUKEBOX
1404 W 29th St, Cleveland
Neighborhood bar featuring diverse jukebox music, craft beer & simple pub grub in relaxed environs.
The South Side
2207 W 11th St, Cleveland
Popular spot offering up American fare, sports on TVs & a 1,000-sq.-ft. patio.
The Lakehouse
1146 Old River Rd, Cleveland
Light & contemporary riverfront restaurant with a terrace & a modern menu including sharing plates.
McCarthy's Downtown
1231 Main Ave, Cleveland
Casual bar featuring chicken wings & other pub grub fare, as well as frequent bands & events.
Casa La Luna
2100 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland
Swanky, art-filled fixture with choice Northern Italian mains, plus happy hours & an enclosed patio.
Butcher and the Brewer
2043 E 4th St, Cleveland
Industrial-chic brewpub serving a menu of carefully sourced American fare & housemade beers.
Soho Chicken + Whiskey
4211 Lorain Ave, Cleveland
Eatery serving modern takes on Southern cuisine, with signature cocktails, in atmospheric digs.
Dante
2247 Professor Ave suite c, Cleveland
Modern, Mediterranean-tinged New American dining & late-night noodles in a former bank building.
The Bourbon Street Barrel Room
2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland
Vibrant restaurant with New Orleans–inspired decor & cuisine, plus 2 bars & rotating craft brews.
Fat Cats
2061 W 10th St, Cleveland
Funky hangout serving global small & large plates plus weekend brunch in a converted house.
Hecks Ohio City
2927 Bridge Ave, Cleveland
Gourmet American meals in a converted 18th-century townhouse with a charming vibe.
Merwin's Wharf
1785 Merwin Ave, Cleveland
Relaxed riverfront bar & grill offering Southern-leaning comfort food & outdoor tables.
Winking Lizard Downtown Cleveland
Penton Media Building, 1300 E 9th St, Cleveland
Relaxed neighborhood chain pub with classic American grub, hundreds of beer choices & sports on TVs.
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.
4009 Orange Pl, Orange
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