Nestled in an unassuming strip mall, Cleaver offers a modern twist on the classic steakhouse experience with expertly butchered meats, inventive sides, and a cocktail menu designed to impress—all set in a moody, art-filled space perfect for groups and special occasions.
"This Eastside gem from Nectaly Mendoza offers massive cuts of meat such as an XXL rib-eye steak at 60 ounces that can feed three to five, or the 120-ounce Cleaver rib-eye steak that feeds five to eight. Diners can order a lobster tail, a surf and turf with a filet mignon, or a tomahawk ribeye steak with a whole lobster for the very hungry. Of course, the cocktails are on point here." - Janna Karel
"Dark, moody, and bordered by rich wallpaper and dignified paintings of an epaulet-clad Chris Farley, this steakhouse near the Convention Center is a modern spin on the classic steakhouse. While steak is the star of the show here, Happy Hour offers nearly half-price on double-cut pork chops, spicy mussels, and squid ink pasta. The cocktail menu is organized by era with post-war palomas, tiki batidas, and turn-of-the-century blackthorn sours" - Janna Karel
"Covered in pretty gold wallpaper, the private dining room at Cleaver accommodates groups and families for dinners of steak, squid ink pasta, and wedge salads. Plus, who wouldn’t want a portrait of a nautical Chris Farley watching over them as they dined?" - Emmy Kasten
"Dark and moody, with bold damask wallpaper, luxurious blue booths, and sparkling chandeliers, this hidden gem of a steakhouse sets the stage for a romantic evening. As the name suggests, the steaks, butchered on-site, are the highlight here, but not to be overshadowed are Cleaver’s selections of pasta, seafood, and cocktails. And if the generous happy hour isn’t enough of a draw, then the majestic portrait of Chris Farley will be." - Emmy Kasten
"Cleaver, the steakhouse with a killer cocktail program from owner Nectaly Mendoza, reopened for dinner. Book online here." - Bradley Martin
