When you are in Cleveland, make sure and get a taste for the finer side of life this city offers. Here are ten restaurants that will help you get started.
Blue Pointe Grill
The Blue Pointe Grill restaurant was rated as the Best in Seafood and Best in Romance in 2004. You’ll find an elegant atmosphere with a gorgeous view. This place features private rooms, a full bar, brunch, and fine wines.
Sans Souci
Sans Souci (san-susi), “without worry”, is a Mediterranean specialties restaurant with an interior design concept reflecting the southeast region of France known as “Provence. It’s located in the ritzy Renaissance Hotel with some of the best people watching windows in the downtown area.
Baricelli Inn
The Baricelli Inn is a beautiful choice for a romantic dinner or a very special occasion. It’s been voted one of America’s top 50 restaurants more than once. The restaurant is housed inside a seven-room B&B; inn that’s a turn of the century Brownstone. Baricelli Inn is located right in the heart of Little Italy and serves up the best in Franco-Italian fare.
Lockkeepers
Lockkeepers was awarded AAA’s prestigious Four-Diamond award for excellence in cuisine, service, and ambiance, while the wine program earned the coveted “Best of Award of Excellence” by Wine Spectator magazine. Nestled along the Cuyahoga River in scenic Valley View, Lockkeepers is a Cleveland institution.
Lola Bistro and Wine Bar
Irresistibly trendy, The Lola Bistro and Wine Bar in the Tremont neighborhood has attracted an enormous amount of attention for its inventive menu and high-energy atmosphere. Chef Michael Symon is a hometown product who graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and worked his way up the local food chain.
Mallorca
Located in the Warehouse District area, Mallorca is known for its eclectic offerings and Four Star Spanish cuisine. The atmosphere at Mallorca, like most of the warehouse district, is casual. Start out your evening with mussels in fra-diavolo sauce and finish it with a sweet helping of tiramisu.
Don’s Lighthouse
Don’s Lighthouse is situated in a landmark building at the west end of the shoreway; the great room depicts an art mural of downtown images. Classic contemporary cuisine features spectacular daily catch seafood, signature salads and pastas along with hearty steaks.
Swingos on the Lake
Swingos on the Lake is located in the Carlyle Condominium high-rise along the Gold Coast of Lakewood. The restaurant, opened in 1967, has hosted a long list of Cleveland celebrities and civic leaders as well as entertainers such as Bob Hope, Elvis Presley, and Frank Sinatra.
Circo/Zibibbo
Circo/Zibibbo is an excellent place to dine. Colorful glass accents are everywhere, attached to wall sconces and ceiling lights. Italian is the language spoken in the kitchen, with traditional dishes, Veal Osso Bucco and gnocchi appearing on the menu, along with contemporary adaptations such as Brodo Cozza (mussels and prosciutto with pernod sauce).
Don’s Pomeroy House
Don’s Pomeroy House is set in a beautifully restored mid-19th century mansion. It’s Southside Cleveland’s legendary home of the freshest seafood, steaks, and chops. If you have a taste for history, intrigue and good old-fashioned hospitality, this is the place to be.
