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A photo of Maxi’s Bistro restaurant
1. Maxi’s Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(356)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • University Circle
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.
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2. Michelson and Morley
4.6
Exceptional(511)
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.
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3. SASA
4.9
Exceptional(928)
Price: Moderate
• Sushi • Shaker Heights
Booked 3 times today
Located at historic Shaker Square, SASA is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. SASA's menu reflects global inspiration while maintaining the tradition and beauty of Japanese cooking. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive sake list, and craft beers on tap. Whether a night out with friends, dinner with family, or a business dinner, SASA will create a memorable evening. SASA has a REME HALO® indoor air purification system that uses U.V. filtration & hydro-peroxide plasma to inactivate bacteria & viruses to make our indoor dining room safer than ever.We welcome you to SASA!
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4. Batuqui - Larchmere
4.8
Exceptional(850)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian • Shaker Square
Booked 7 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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5. The Burnham Restaurant
4.0
Excellent(398)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 5 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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6. GINKO
4.8
Exceptional(418)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Tremont
Irashaimase!!! We welcome you to enjoy Ginko Sushi Bar and traditional Japanese cuisine in Tremont. Our fish is always fresh, flown in from around the world, picked for Ginko. Ask about our daily specials and Ohio's largest Sake and Japanese Craft Beer offerings. We look forward to seeing you and walk-ins are always welcome!!!
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7. Literary Tavern
4.7
Exceptional(276)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tremont
Booked 5 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.
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8. Masa & Agave
4.2
Awesome(28)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland
Welcome to Masa & Agave Cleveland!Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times.Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs.Our collection of 100 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!
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9. Barroco Larchmere
4.1
Excellent(15)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Cleveland Heights
Booked 1 time today
LA PECORA on LarchmereThis dual concept restaurant boasts creative Italian cuisine, wine & cocktails in an elegant setting with our very own Speakeasy wood-fried Neapolitan Pizzabar inside. Outstanding customer service, fresh authentic recipes and a culinary experience that is unforgettable and unlike any other in Cleveland. Our new dining room offers rotating menus by Chef Yanira Llanos, offering contemporary Italian appetizers, pastas, seafood, steaks and more. Step into LA PECORA PIZZABAR through an opening in our dining room to encounter a two story mezzanine studio space with a concrete bar overlooking our pizzaiolos doing their craft. Our Pizza Bar boasts rotating wine lists, draft beers and creative cocktails.
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10. The South Side
4.6
Exceptional(63)
Price: Moderate
• American • Tremont
Walk-ins welcome!We proudly work with local producers and farms to bring you the best dining experience. Our chefs work directly with local growers, collaborate with local small businesses, producers and farmers and love cooking for you everyday. All our sauces, dressings and soups are made in house from the freshest ingredients, and have been this way since day one. Our signature cocktails are all made from fresh, organic fruits and vegetables. We crate original syrups and infusions based on the seasons, precisely designed to pair perfectly with your food. For a cozy dinner date, enjoy the indoor patio room with a beautiful fireplace. Large groups are welcome, we offer party planning for special events. Grab a seat at the 20 seat bar and enjoy craft cocktails and a huge beer selection. Catch the game on large TVs on Sundays. Dog friendly patio, weather permitting. Great Happy Hour specials M-F, and the Late Night Menu is served everyday until 2am.

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  • BokiVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The food at Sasa is always great! Friendly service provided by an always smiling team for the win!
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    SASAPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Shaker Heights
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    4.9
  • AndresVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    I always have a wonderful dining experience at Batuqui. The cozy atmosphere makes it feel wonderful and the staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. Food was absolutely delicious— flavorful and beautifully presented. The attention to detail in both the food and service truly stands out. If you're looking for a charming spot with great Brasilian food, I highly recommend Batuqui. Obrigado!
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    Batuqui - LarchmerePrice: Expensive• Brazilian• Shaker Square
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    4.8
  • CaseyVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Feb 2025
    Great meal and great service — Marquetta was great!
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    The Burnham RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Cleveland
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    4
  • Theresa
    South Carolina •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Feb 2025
    I’m a returning customer so that is a big deal for me. The service,food and atmosphere were all very positive again . The only issue was when the patio heater nearest my table was turned off . My table was not against the restaurant brink exterior but up against the tented wall in the patio section. We were not asked about our temperature comfort level when the patio heater near our table was turned off; It was a very cold night and our feet ended up being cold. Other than that it was pretty great! The fresh “free bread “ all the appetizers and all three meals were delicious! So go!
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    Maxi’s BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• University Circle
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    4.7
  • John
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 6 Feb 2025
    Great food with visitors-they were also impressed Fast service and great food
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    Michelson and MorleyPrice: Moderate• American• University Circle
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    4.6

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