Best Seasonal Restaurants in University Circle

36 restaurants available nearby

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1. Michelson and Morley

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • University Circle

An American-style bistro featuring a variety of locally source and seasonal small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches and entrees. Michelson and Morley is located inside CWRUs Tinkham Veale University Center.

2. Cloak & Dagger

4.9

Exceptional(1069)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Tremont

Booked 28 times today

A cocktail lounge with focus on hospitality and craft located next to Lincoln Park in the historic Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.

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3. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(1815)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.

4. Friar's Table

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4.8

Exceptional(36)

Price: Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 11 times today

The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.

5. Lago East Bank

4.5

Awesome(1345)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Flats

Booked 30 times today

The regional and contemporary menu at Lago is a culmination of northern Piedmontese dishes to Sicilian seafood dishes inspired by 30 years of Italian cooking and upbringing. We have also added in some popular American-Italian dishes for those guests looking for a more modern Italian dining experience. The beverage options at Lago are equally as much thought out in standard and craft as the food menu. Lago offers a unique predominantly Italian wine list, where a large number of bottles can also be ordered by the glass, and half bottle. A 10 selection draft list, well thought out craft bottled beer, Italian inspired handcrafted cocktail & martini list sets Lago apart from all the rest! Lago’s philosophy is simple… The freshest ingredients, made from scratch menu items, using simple recipes to bring authentic Italian flavors to the table. All inside a warm and inviting atmosphere where good food and good friends coexist in blissful harmony. Annually a "Best Of" Winner, Come and join us!

6. Fahrenheit

4.4

Awesome(3338)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 36 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

7. Edwins Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2698)

Price: Moderate

• French • Shaker Square

Booked 15 times today

Restaurant is steeped in tradition and care for the community. Restaurateur Brandon E. Chrostowski offers a unique experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine in the midst of Cleveland's Shaker Square. The restaurant has a unique mission; to eat well and do good. Founded in 2007, the mission of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute is to instill leadership skills in formerly incarcerated men and women through an education in the culinary arts. Our aim is to change the face of re-entry through food and hospitality.A bientot!

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8. The Burnham Restaurant

4.1

Excellent(396)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 8 times today

The Burnham Restaurant is your bridge to our community designed in the spirit of Daniel Burnham. In the heart of downtown Cleveland, we feature sustainable conscious cuisine steeped in our Mid-West traditions. Craft your own personal connection to our vibrant community with us.

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9. Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland

4.6

Exceptional(2353)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 37 times today

Morton's The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. The menu features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 16 ounce New York Strip and a 12 ounce double cut filet.

10. Betts - Cleveland

4.6

Exceptional(551)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 21 times today

Please call the restaurant at +1 (216) 357-2680 if looking to book a reservation for parties over (5) five guests. We are more than happy to accommodate you and your party if possible. "Betts" is a tribute to Elizabeth Schofield, wife of Captain Levi Schofield and our namesake. The space is cozy yet airy and feels like a mix between a restaurant and a very cool home that you’d happily want to reside in all day. Betts is inspired by American dishes we all know and love but reinvented with a thoughtful approach. The menu focuses on freshness, quality and whole foods put out from a predominantly scratch kitchen. It's easy to eat healthy here and it's just as easy to indulge- the menu has something for everyone.

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LoriVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food was delicious- highly recommend the pork, the fish was also great- atmosphere is delightful- service was outstanding
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Friar's TablePrice: Expensive• European• Downtown Cleveland
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4.8
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TinaVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •74 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always Delicious food. Great special options tonight too
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La Dolce Vita - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.7
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Miranda
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always have a lovely experience here, and this was no different. I had the Gloppy-themed drink and the hoisin tofu bao buns, both delicious. Also recommend trying the current menu’s board game, my date and I had a good time :)
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Cloak & DaggerPrice: Expensive• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service• Tremont
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4.9
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Omar
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
4.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
Overall great experience, menu variety and quality was top tier . Presentation of food was outstanding but taste was a killer bland had to use salt and pepper..we were there along side I big party so our wait time on food was longer then expected but management was very nice about the matter and acknowledged this on there own and accommodated us with free dessert.. other then that service was great and the ambiance was 10/10
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Lago East BankPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Flats
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4.5
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Anita
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 Jul 2024
Lunch was great - all of us ordered different salads with the add-on crab cake. The salads were good and the crab cake was perfect - crispy edges, not a lot of filler, and delicious! Our waiter was attentive and inconspicuous at the same time.
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Michelson and MorleyPrice: Moderate• American• University Circle
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4.4

Best Seasonal Restaurants in University Circle

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Michelson and Morley

2. Cloak & Dagger

3. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4. Friar's Table

5. Lago East Bank

6. Fahrenheit

7. Edwins Restaurant

8. The Burnham Restaurant

9. Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland

10. Betts - Cleveland

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