Cleveland's 10 Best Restaurants

Charley's Crab - (216) 831-0328 - 25765 Chagrin Boulevard, Beachwood Chagrin Boulevard, exit I-271 , Richmond Road. - Renowned for simply great food and personalized service, Charley's Crab was voted one of the best seafood restaurants in Greater Cleveland by readers of Northern Ohio Live and Cleveland Magazine. Fresh seafood is flown in from Boston, Florida, and the coasts.
Viva Barcelona - (440) 892-8700 - 24600 Detroit Road www.vivabarcelona.com - European-born owner Fernando Nunez serves authentic continental cuisine at indoor and outdoor dining rooms. The patio surrounds a bar made intimate by trees and plants. The kitchen delivers a long list of seafood and meat entrees and the chef creates 20 specials every day. The bar has won four Wine Spectator Awards, Zagat wine awards and more. Live music sets a mod everynight and new awnings extend the outdoor experience even when the weather is questionable.
John Q's Steakhouse - (216) 861-0900 - 55 Public Square, Cleveland - Corner of West 3rd and Frankfort Corner. - John Q's proudly serves Certified Angus Beef, the highest-quality steaks available. House specialties include black pepper strip steak, 24-oz porterhouse steak, filet mignon, fresh grilled slamon, loin pork chops and chicken marsala. Sports fans will enjoy Jon Q's array of photos, artwork and memorabilia. Outdoor dining on Public Square, weather permitting.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - (877) 357-9716 28699 Chagrin Blvd. www.ruthschris.com You'll find professional decor at this restaurant known around the country for its excellent, aged prime steaks. The restaurant remodeled the outdoor dining area this summer, so it's fresh and new. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse is set in ETON Chagrin Boulevard, which has greatly expanded since your last visit, so there are lots of interesting and tony shops to peruse before or after your fabulous meal.
Great Lakes Brewing Company - (866) 285-4824 2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland www.greatlakesbrewing.com
Award-winning craft beer and cuisine in a historic, smoke-free setting. Sample Dortmunder, Eliot Ness, Burning River, Edmund Fitzgerald, Locktender and exclusive beers at Cleveland's first craft brewery. Entrees include ribeye steak and market ribs. Brewery tours Fri-Sat. Banquet facilities for 20-200.
Hard Rock Cafe - (216) 830 - 7625 Downtown Cleveland www.hardrock.com Enjoy down-home cooking to the beat of rock n' roll at the Hard Rock Cafe. Try dishes like sizzling Fajitas, Hickory BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, and the famous Pig Sandwich. Music memorabilia including classic guitars, posters, costumes, lyric sheets and photos create a visual history of rock n' roll in a high energy setting.
Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club - (877) 357 - 9718 2035 E. 4th Street, Downtown Cleveland www.pickwickandfrolic.com- Rustic American fare is the specialty here - made from scratch with the finest ingredients. The focal point is the open kitchen with hearth oven, where wood-fired rotisserie char-broilers do a slow roasted chicken, fish, and prime rib. Also try the hand tossed pizzas.
Tommy's - (216) 321 - 7757 1824 Coventry, Ceveland Heights www.tommyscoventry.com - Voted "Best Vegitarian Restaurant" by Cleveland Magazine, Scene and Free times. Voted "Most Health-Conscious Menu" by Northern Ohio Live readers. Featuring healthy specials daily. Tommy's makes its own veggie burgers and tempeh burgers.
Century Restaurant and Bar - (216) 902 - 5255 - 1515 W. Third St. in The Ritz Carlton - Recognized for its award winning sushi, Century delights guests with its innoovative menu and seafod specialties. It's upscale, sophisticated and vibrant, with a reputation for great service. The Tower City location in the center of Downtown is perfect; after all, the restaurant's name hearkinsback to the "world's greatest train," the Twentieth Century Limited. A cocktail and martini bar quenches the thirst for choices. Breakfast lunch and dinner are available, plus live entertainment on the weekends.
Johnny's Downtown -(216) 623 - 0055 - 1406 W 6th St. Cleveland - Located in the city's renovated Warehouse District, this establishment serves Continental and Northern Italian cuisine in an elegant setting. The decor is enhanced with lace, velvet and gold leaf. Patrons are expected to dress accordingly, because this is the place to get classic appetizers such as frog legs and escargot. The kitchen prepares pasta, fish, steak, chicken and veal in appetizing ways. Meals are available at the bar. Live music entertains the crowd. Private rooms accommodate 10-100 people.