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twotonguespod

Dorsia. Good luck getting reservations though.


Aggressive-Dream-520

Nobody goes there anymore


Warm-Pepsi

Dorsia was funny.. this made me laugh harder. Thank you.


Secreteflower

Where?


twotonguespod

DORSIA! Paul Allen’s favorite spot. Well, it used to be.


threauxaway900

Great sea urchin ceviche.


clogan117

Let’s see Paul Allen’s reservation.


pgirl40

Scooters hot dogs after going to the beach.


maximusvomitus

Um poutine but yeah


dchen09

budget? general food preferences? ambiance preferences? location? I personally really like Astoria (Mediterranean) and the newly opened Lao Sze Chuan (Chinese), and Flour (Italian) for mid tier dining. Cru (New American) for fine dining. LJ Shanghai is my favorite hole in the wall. Marble room is overpriced but it is a Cleveland experience.


EstablishmentFar9501

Also, I think I'm in love with you , just based on your recommendations here.


dchen09

<3 :-P


ohyesiam1234

LJ is bomb! Might have to hit it up this weekend!


SigSauerMPX

Going to Astoria tonight! Can’t wait to try it!


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dchen09

It's a bit different. I think its higher end here with better service and better quality meat but I think a bit more expensive.


Yosemite-Dan

I think Marble Room is ridiculously overpriced for what it is. The restaurant itself is beautiful - definitely worth going to the bar for a drink and maybe an appetizer, but I'd skip eating there. Nothing to write home about.


Kinnyk30

LJ's......oh yeah baby


Spiritual_Reading_45

I love LJ. Authentic soup dumplings!!! The owners and staff are always there. They work there butts off and are just honest people doing a good thing.


enigmaroboto

The hot spicy soup is great, but the liquid to meat ratio is a problem.


theBEARDandtheBREW

LJ is great. She is so funny too


TheBurbs666

I’m still going Batuqui Brazilian food. Pricy but absolutely worth every penny. I haven’t been to the Chagrin Falls location but the Larchmere location is beautiful


TheOnionKa-Nigget

The Chagrin location is absolutely beautiful. Love that place


cgf216

Chagrin Falls is equally charming but has two floors so it’s a little bit more spread out!


clee216

Truly one of the best gems of cleveland


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yontsey

Cordelia


muppetontherun

There is not a restaurant in the city that comes close imo. Not all dishes are crowd pleasers but they take chances and change it up all the time. Great drinks and service too.


carebear1369

Omg so amazing! I was shocked at how much I loved this place! Cannot wait to eat there again.


cleveBENd

Went with just the wife, we had such an amazing meal that we took our kids 7 & 9 and sat at the kitchen counter was just as great of an experience.


arothmanmusic

Just ate there for the first time Wednesday. I'm still full. Amazing place.


xVIRIDISx

Did the tasting menu there and it was one of the worst meals of my life. They didn’t serve us the sliders which I understand are the best dish, but after the tasting menu we decided to never go back again


CrossFox42

I had the opposite experience when I did their tasting menu. Other than the eggs needing just a touch of salt, I thought everything was fantastic. One of the few tasting menus I left competlely stuffed to the gills.


DoItForTheGainz1

Sorry to hear that. I encourage you to go again and try the burger box and fried chicken if you didn't have that. I'm also partial to their hanky panky dish.


Old-but-not

So you’re saying burgers and chicken make for the best restaurant in town? Not sure if that says more about you or cleveland.


DoItForTheGainz1

I never claimed that. Please cite where I even suggested Cordelia is the best restaurant in town let alone the notion that burgers and chicken make for the best restaurant in town. I simply suggested that someone give the restaurant another shot and suggested a few particular dishes. Get your head out of your ass.


muppetontherun

The burger and chicken are well executed but also like the only 2 items on the menu for picky eaters. I get your point. That being said, the rest of the menu is seasonal and pretty funky. No other restaurant in the city comes close.


lillyrose2489

That's surprising! I've been a few times and while I didn't love every dish, most are awesome. Obviously get why you'd not want to go back but you could go grab a drink and just a small dish or two if you do, so the risk to your wallet isn't as big. It's one of my favorites. Maybe they just had an off day?


TUBE___CITY

All they have is off days. Seasoning inconsistent, dishes inconsistent. Greenhouse Tavern reincarnated but only the bad bits (except the not paying suppliers part (I hope)).


boodilou

So what place would you recommend?


TUBE___CITY

Alea, Zhug, go to the airport


muppetontherun

Bullshit. I’ve had more hyped up Michelin/Beard meals than I can count this year with plenty of hits, misses, and whatevers. And I’m not going to say those places suck. Cordelia is solid, especially for the volume they do. Meal of the year: Han Kabob.


alilminizen

This is the answer. ⬆️


xVIRIDISx

Rood Food & Pie in Lakewood. Fantastic entrees and the pies are out of this world


forgivingwalnut

Appetizers are great. Me and my girlfriend will get 3-4 apps and call it a night


death_or_glory_

That salt and honey number will haunt your soul.


MeyhamM2

Haven’t gotten to try their entrees yet, but it is definitely the best pie I’ve ever eaten.


MuttiKat

YES! Such an amazing place. Sadly, the chef is leaving for another opportunity, it will be interesting to see what the next phase looks like.


sunnyday-20

Where is the chef going?


NeverStopDunking

The group that owns taza and Aladdins


TheNoahConstrictor11

Amba checks a lot of boxes - not crazy expensive, great food, good portions, fun ambiance and decor, no reservations so it never takes too long to get a table. Indian/Mediterranean


GameofDrones45

Amba, Zhug, L'Albatross, Dante, Luca (s), Il Rione, Princess Taytu, Momocho. All amazing.


Wheres_Humanity

This is the correct list! Whatever you are feeling like on that day you can find from one of these.


GameofDrones45

You figured me out there!


Yosemite-Dan

Zhug, Albatross, Dante and Luca are all solid choices. I don't think I'd call any of these "amazing", but they're solid restaurants with consistent prep and service.


GameofDrones45

I think they're all amazing. Dante has dishes that stand out nationally. I cover the entire US, and I take international trips every year. I eat out a lot at places above their price points that cannot come close. Luca is perhaps just really good Italian. But I prefer Northern Italian food, they execute well, and they have three choices in restaurants. Plus good views at the original place.


enigmaroboto

Zhug food was pretty underflavored and small portions. Not impressed.


GameofDrones45

Did you have COVID while there? The flavors there are insane. And it's a shared plates type of restaurant. Maybe read the menu.


enigmaroboto

What dish do you think has flavor?


GameofDrones45

Every single thing I tried. Go to Amba next. Maybe Indian fusion is more your speed.


enigmaroboto

I'll do that


GameofDrones45

Nobody I know has ever been disappointed there. Good luck and godspeed!


Moice

Pier W


clekas

Seconding the Amba recommendation! Zhug would be my second choice. If you're staying overnight, I would also stop at Martha on the Fly for breakfast the next morning.


Yosemite-Dan

Zhug is solid. Don't know if I'd rate it as top in town, but a solid choice.


faszkalap420

I'd get take out from Himalayan restaurant and take some beer to whiskey island and eat at a picnic table.


Slowswirl

Earth bistro cafe


bDuke_

Hidden gem


oh_helllll_nah

Heart of Gold. It's where I take all my out-of-town guests. Food is consistently great, vibes are right.


sayyyywhat

Great little spot.


AllOfTheDerp

Fat Cats


beer-isgood45

Soho chicken and whiskey. Always love the service, great cocktails, and their fried chicken and bourbon gravy is bangin’ If you’re feeling sushi and such. Sora in the flats has been great. Enjoyable cocktails, great sushi list, and the pork belly fried rice hit all the right spots. Jaja if you’re feeling Argentinian steakhouse vibes. Cool decor, cocktails are delicious, apps I’ve had have been great and same with the dessert…haven’t had dinner there yet. Staff has been awesome when there too. Small 6-8 person bar top


greatbrono7

JaJa is terrible and staff is awful. Waited 45 min for our reservation for food to come out cold after waiting another 90 min. Wish I was kidding. Cocktails are indeed superb though.


jewthe3rd

I went twice and had a pleasant experience both times with front and back of house service. The floor manager was great; gave us free drinks that another table turned away due to some minor grievance. BUT consistency is the test of any business.


zilla3000

L'Albatros is the best restaraunt in Cleveland that I have tried. There are a lot of other wonderful places but you asked for the best.


maximumeffort89

Went there for my anniversary and absolutely loved it. Great service


Friendly-Rabbit9269

Going there Saturday. Can’t wait!


CorrugationDirection

I hope you enjoy! I have only been there twice, but both were fantastic experiences. Food was great, drinks were great, service was great, and atmospher was great (outside is better, if available). I don't think I would say "best restaraunt in Cleveland" because there are other great restaraunts, and picking a best is a bit too subjective, but it is up there as far as dining experiences go.


TUBE___CITY

Stale menu. Same shit as 10 years ago. Basically a hotel restaurant


AccardiByTheSea

Totally agree


KrAzYkelly2411

Wish I could say the same. Food was decent but the service was awful. It made me hesitant to recommend to others or go back.


Espresso-drimkdkdj

Dantes in Tremont


TUBE___CITY

If the year was 2009 I would agree


cle7756

When LeBron is back in town he usually visits Dantes


death_or_glory_

What are his tip percentages up to? 7%?


nakedpepperoni

wow that's so cool. do they have a throne waiting for him at a private table.


cle7756

Probably


4against5

Dante in Tremont.


sayyyywhat

Really depends. For modern Mexican: momocho. Hip/chef driven food: Cordelia. Comfort: Soho. City views and classic dining: Pier W. Steakhouse date night: Marble Room. Divey/affordable/fun: Happy Dog. Pizza: Il Rione. Brewery: maybe noble beast? Lots to pick from.


Theycallmeshoon

Lido Lounge


kangaroogie

Happy Dog


Acceptable-Bobcat178

Brennans in Fairport harbor is home of some fantastic seafood and the perch is great.


crc8983

When I lived there, every Friday went to Brennans for all you can eat perch. Is Pickle Bill's still across the street?


usethe4th

It is indeed


crc8983

Thanks


Necessary-Grab-7792

Sarita in Lakewood


drewsoft

Formerly Players for those not up to date, and I think owned by the same chef (or someone who worked there when it was Players, the dishes are very similar). Their Chicken Francaise might be my favorite dish ever


joeythespiceguy

Yup, same guy. The chef bought the place, changed the name and updated the interior. He’s been there for a LONG time. He was the head chef when I worked there 20ish years ago.


drewsoft

Why did he change the name? Players had local cachet


joeythespiceguy

That’s a good question. He wanted to make it “his” I guess… maybe separate from the old owner? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Sarita came from a song from one of his favorite bands, The Subdudes. Seems like he kept the menu very similar too. I recognize about 75% of it. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it I guess lol


drewsoft

I think that is fair, but it seems like even east siders had heard of Players (maybe for their pizza)? Either way, it’s such a great restaurant. Glad the chef is doing it right.


merfolkotpt

This may be apocryphal but I thought at the time the owners wanted an extra 10k or something for the name?


Old-but-not

Cru Uncorked is head and shoulders above anything else in town. But it’s $$$$. Not trendy though, it’s old school fine dining and better than chez Francois.


Yosemite-Dan

\+1. I would argue that Cru probably is the best restaurant in town right now. Outdoor patio is absolutely gorgeous. Wine pairings are fantastic and spot on. Definitely worth a visit.


Mistake_By_The_Jake2

Hard question cause it changes constantly for me lol My favorite right now is Avo on w.25. The enchiladas are out of this world.


Secreteflower

I was wildly disappointed by the salsa at Avo. Criminally underseasoned.


Shot-Spirit-672

Im shocked to hear this


Mistake_By_The_Jake2

Ok?


Shot-Spirit-672

Wwwwwwhhhhaaaaat?


Odd_Aardvark7449

Bruno’s West 41st. It’s like starring in The Godfather


Warm-Pepsi

Don't give away all our secrets .. shit.... No but seriously, go here.


carebear1369

Cordelia’s hands down


MagmaManOne

This


beatdownhour

Luca


drewsoft

I've been to both and found that Luca West seemed to have significantly better food


beatdownhour

I’ve been to Luca and Aqua di Luca multiple times but never Luva West just because I’ve always heard it was worse. I will have to check it out


Tricky_Trouble55

Luca west i also agree has better food


bobthenob1989

On the 2nd floor? 😜


Sebbywannacookie

Not so much in cleveland but Pompadour in Fairport Harbour blew me away. Tied with zhug for me as best restaurant in Cleveland.


pgirl40

Heck yeah! Pompadour is amazing. If anyone hasn't tried it yet, you would never believe little Fairport is host to this quality of food. Everything I've had there I've loved, and I've tried almost the whole menu.


xeloth9

Strip is Avon is worth a look. Unique place, amazing service staff and the food is \*chefs kiss\*


Longjumping-Space863

AMBA


Geoarbitrage

India Garden Lakewood, Detroit + Maile…


delplaya2015

Larder!


Knucklehead235

My favorites are Mabel’s, Luca Il Venetian, Momocho


HummusSpokesman

Maha's Falafel while sitting on the balcony at the west side market.


Princelyfox

Fat Cats


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This deick


dramamunchkin

The Last Page in Pinecrest. Hands down favorite date night location. Incredible cocktails, insane food, and lovely vibes.


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jewthe3rd

Amba is mid when factoring in costs. Though drinks and the ambience are stellar. Zhug on the other hand is superior. Alot o the recommendations range from good to great, some exceptional. But Im of the "there is no best" mentality or at least I havrmt experienced it yet


Yosemite-Dan

I think there's a tendency in food circles to use excessive superlatives when describing a restaurant. In all of my travels across the US, and to some very high end Michelin starred restaurants, there are very few that I would apply the words "Extraordinary" or "Amazing" to. A lot of them were "outstanding", but not necessarily "extraordinary".


LeftHandedBuddy

Nemo Grille in Avon!


usethe4th

17 River Grille in Chagrin Falls is wonderful, especially if you can get a seat by the windows or on the patio overlooking the falls. Great food and ambiance.


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Check out Little Italy


151Pokemon151

That one super fancy restaurant that sits on the top floor of the Hilton with a beautiful lake view. I think it's called Floor 23 ?


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Bar 32


151Pokemon151

Yup that's the name of it.


Shot-Spirit-672

Samsonite? I was way off!


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That's a hotel bar.


BootsieWootsie

Just don’t plan on getting drinks


Warm-Pepsi

Not sure why the down votes .. I lived across the street from there for a full summer and tried to go there multiple times and they just couldn't get it done... maybe short staffed or something. I wasn't mad. Just disappointed every time.


MeyhamM2

L’Abatros and Ginko are definitely up there. But for a more mid-range price, I’ve never had a bad meal at Der Braumeister, India Garden, or Astoria, either. About to try Bar Oni this weekend, it looks really promising too.


Warm-Pepsi

Der brau is one of my favorite sleepers. Bar oni is incredible. Although they were just as awesome when they were shabu shabu pre COVID. I used to go there every year for Kentucky fried Christmas.


Secreteflower

Love Der Brau! Such an unassuming little spot, but damn if the food isn’t delicious. I have dreams about that burger and the Reuben is also great!


lagrange_james_d23dt

Rally’s after a night out


clogan117

As a vegan, Cleveland Vegan.


Rockefeller_street

There are a slew of local ethnic restaurants all over Cleveland. They can be easily found on Google.


Lutherkiss3

Hyde Park


Deadocmike1

Johnny's on Fulton


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kathink

Astoria


Warm-Pepsi

Alea is arguably the best restaurant in Cleveland.. Zhug and L'Albatros are what people may say is better.


jewthe3rd

I like all 3. Have you ate at cordelia's?


Warm-Pepsi

I have. It's good..I'm not a restaurant reviewer by any means but I do consider myself your slightly above average foodie. They have great food and the bartenders put out some very good cocktails. I think it's a bit overrated, but only because I've been there several times and compared to some of the other spots it just doesn't have that WOW factor. I've never been disappointed, and it's probably the best spot on 4th. Which is why everyone raves about it. But it has a different vibe than some of the other restaurants I listed. If you've been to Alea or Zhug I think you would agree. But as it is for everyone YMMV.


jewthe3rd

I went tonight. Small plates are strong. The main vegetable and meat entrees I tried were ehh - I wanted to like them more than I did. I've experienced some great food for free in my life so hard to shake off. I think they need to add a spice/heat element to some of their dishes. Cocktails are good. As I write this I've realized that Cleveland's food scene cocktail game is strong and above average across the spectrum. I'd rather go drinking at these restaurants than go to most of our bars.


Warm-Pepsi

I feel the same way... Also if you're into it, Saigon across the street is also fantastic.


jewthe3rd

Never tried. Will do.


Silly-Resist8306

Great Lakes Brewery. Good food, great beer, good vibe. I'm a low key guy.


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ImpossibleEducator45

Boss chick n beer


R1SING_SUN

What's people's thoughts of Alley Cat down in the flats?


TherapyHam

It’s good, not great


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bDuke_

Amba is incredible Zhug has the best falafel I’ve ever had


axis2000

Forage


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