Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown Cleveland

14 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 39 times today

Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination

2. Johnny's Downtown

4.1

Excellent(661)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cleveland West

Booked 17 times today

Johnny’s Downtown, opened in 1993, is similar to the original Johnny’s Bar on Fulton Road, featuring pasta, veal and fish. The setting, a refurbished 1860’s Warehouse District building, formerly a general store, is the drinking and dining spot of locals and business people alike. Joseph Fall, the executive chef, oversees the food operations and is responsible for our crafting our signature dishes and creating daily specials. There are several wines by the glass to choose from and the wine list has nabbed an Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator. There is piano music in the bar featuring Mike Petrone Monday-Friday, and Cliff Habian on Saturday evenings.

3. Literary Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(267)

Price: Moderate

• American • Tremont

Booked 15 times today

Come visit our newly updated location at 1031 Literary Road, in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. With a brand new kitchen, we are serving entrees, appetizers and sandwiches 6 days a week. We are open for lunch Monday through Friday and Happy Hour is from 3 - 6 pm.A favorite of area locals for many years, we are located in one of the oldest buildings in Tremont. We have worked hard to preserve the character of the historic location and offer an intimate atmosphere, inventive cocktails and a variety of wine and beers, chef made entrees and appetizers.

4. Pier W

4.8

Exceptional(10666)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lakewood

Booked 85 times today

Join Us for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Reservations are available for Lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, Dinner Sunday-Thursday from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm-10:00 pm and Brunch on Sundays from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Business Casual Dress Code is required. Window tables are limited and we cannot guarantee seating but will do our best to accommodate your request. Reservations of 5 guests or more cannot be made online, please call for availability. Reservations will be honored up to 15 minutes past your scheduled reservation time and we require the majority of your guests to arrive prior to seating. Beyond this time period, your table will be released and we will accommodate you when, and if, a table becomes available.

5. C2 Restaurant

3.5

Very Good(2)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland East

C2 Restaurant, in Cleveland, situated in the InterContinental Suites, is a casual relaxed restaurant & bar setting focused on healthy and cultural dishes composed from locally sourced ingredients and complimented by a selection of beverages,and craft cocktails serviced by a passionate and empathetic team. Sandwiches on the menu at C2 Restaurant include the smoked turkey club, Greek salad wrap and more. For entrées you can enjoy the likes of meat loaf, Prime 8oz Grilled Bistro Steak, Mushroom Stroganoff & Grilled Salmon. You'll also find a dessert menu offering warm Smores Cake ,Espresso Crème Brule , Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake and Apple Galette.

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6. Market - Rocky River

4.6

Exceptional(74)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rocky River

Booked 10 times today

Since 2015, MARKET on Linda in Rocky River serves made-to-order dishes with premium ingredients. Enjoy a rotating draft selection of 24 craft beers, wines, and signature cocktails. Explore diverse dining spaces, including a vibrant bar, covered patio, outdoor area with a fire pit, main dining room with a fireplace, and an intimate private dining room. Accommodating all party sizes, we offer private party options for personalized events. Join us at Market for a memorable dining experience.

7. Maxi’s Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(347)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • University Circle

Booked 13 times today

Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi’s embodies a vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.Our main level offers guests the opportunity to interact in a casual and upbeat setting or to partake in the dynamic liveliness of the bar. The cozy and intimate upstairs level seats 50 people comfortably and can be booked for events such as meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, presentations and more. Our fully enclosed and heated garden patio provides a relaxed and comfortable dining experience while the sidewalk tables allow for a most spectacular view of Little Italy.Whether you are looking for a place to dine before going to The Cleveland Orchestra concert or searching for the perfect location to share a conversation, Maxi’s welcomes you to enjoy dinner, an appetizer, a glass of wine at the bar, a Peroni while the game is going on, or even an espresso with a San Pellegrino for a caffeine push.

8. Taste

4.4

Awesome(839)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 12 times today

A place for food, wine, funContemporary cuisine, extensive wine list, full bar in a sleek, yet casual atmosphere.

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9. Corleone's Ristorante & Bar

4.4

Awesome(1139)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Cleveland West

Booked 15 times today

For over twenty-eight years, our passion for exceptional quality, food and service has been our commitment. We pride ourselves on providing each and every guest with a five-star dining experience in a casual, yet sophisticated atmosphere.

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10. Batuqui - Larchmere

4.7

Exceptional(834)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Shaker Square

Booked 19 times today

Described as "Brazil in Cleveland", Batuqui is in the heart of Cleveland, OH and emphasizes the cuisines of the Bahia and Minas Gerais states of Brazil. Set in a casual but appealing dining room, there is also a full bar with custom cocktails.The menu at Batuqui is full of exciting and unique choices and they are known for their authentically grilled top sirloin steak called Picanha. They offer appetizers like the Frango Passarinho which is fired chicken in a cilantro sauce or the Salgadinhos which are savory hand-rolled Brazilian bar snacks and entrees like the hearty traditional Brazilian party dish called Feijoada. They have fantastic salads and an array of intriguing Brazilian entrees. Choices include fish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options in addition to the grilled meats and Brazilian steaks that make Batuqui such an appealing spot. Love desserts? Their homemade chocolate bon bons called Brigadeiros or Coconut Butter Cake are amazing too!

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Paul
Los Angeles •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Christopher took care of us really well. Despite being arguably one of the best steak stops in Cleveland? We went for the seafood tower. Mac n cheese side and a chicken spring roll app. Food was incredible, everyone was attentive and the ambiance was superb. Honourable mention: the bananas foster desert is table made and done so beautifully. 10/10
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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Timothy
Virginia •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Awesome ambience in a cool location. Food and drinks were unique and great!
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Literary TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Tremont
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4.8
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SusanVIP
New York City •131 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved the view, beet salad, clam chowder, tuna and our waiter Nick. Liked the Rockfish. Sure missed the Swordfish. Finished dinner with complimentary red velvet birthday cake for our 91 year old neighbor, and 2 delicious cream brûlée . Pier W, Best on the West. We’ll be back. Thank You Everyone for a wonderful dining experience.
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Pier WPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lakewood
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4.8
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KentVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
As always a great Christmas Eve experience with Mike Petrone at Johnny’s Downtown.
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Johnny's DowntownPrice: Expensive• Italian• Cleveland West
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4.1
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civi
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Apr 2024
All the staff were extremely friendly. Shout out to Laura our bartender and Celeste our waitress
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C2 RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Cleveland East
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3.5

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14 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

2. Johnny's Downtown

3. Literary Tavern

4. Pier W

5. C2 Restaurant

6. Market - Rocky River

7. Maxi’s Bistro

8. Taste

9. Corleone's Ristorante & Bar

10. Batuqui - Larchmere

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