Cleveland Recs
El Carnicero
Permanently Closed
Delicious margaritas and great food. If it's a special, would recommend the boar nachos
Happy Dog
Hot Dog Joint · Detroit-Shoreway
Build the hot dog (or tater tot) dish for your dreams at what could be your neighbor corner bar
Irie Jamaican Kitchen
Jamaican restaurant · East 185th
Issho Ni Ramen, Sushi & Hibachi
Ramen Restaurant · Willoughby
Some of the best ramen in the Cleveland area
L'Albatros Brasserie & Bar
French restaurant · University
Classic french restaurant. Has a good happy hour and great patio when it's warmer
Mitchell's Ice Cream Kitchen & Shop
Ice Cream Shop · Market Square
Cleveland also has a number of great local ice cream shops, and Mitchell's is a favorite
Pierogi Palace @ The West Side Market
Restaurant · Market Square
Pierogis are a Cleveland staple as is the West Side Market.
Rising Star Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop · Civic Center
Great locally roasted coffee. They have multiple locations
Salt
Permanently Closed
Slyman's Restaurant
Sandwich Place · Chinatown
the best (and biggest) corned beef sandwich in Cleveland.
The Pompadour
Bar · Fairport Harbor
If you're willing to make the drive, it's a great place for fancy cocktails and small plates. It's small so make a reservation!
Xinji Noodle Bar
Noodle shop · Ohio City