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Best Restaurants for Handcrafted Cocktails in Downtown Cleveland

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A photo of Maker Kitchen + Cocktails restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(30)
££££
• American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 5 times today
I loved the atmosphere. Our server Emily was top notch. The food was good. It wasn’t special, though the burger, wings and pickles were fabulous. The chicken sandwich and the kraut croquettes were good. In the morning, our server Taylor was tremendous. The avocado & salmon Benedict was very good. I would definitely come back. Thank you, Peirce Johnston
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Avon, OH - Chester Road restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1376)
££££
• American • Avon / Avon Lake
Booked 91 times today
Food and service is always top tier. They accommodated our large party (and 3 year old) so well. 10/10
A photo of Gather FOOD + DRINK restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(203)
££££
• American • Rocky River
Booked 9 times today
We sat in a quiet booth, most patrons were outside, so it was nice & quiet. The food was good and servers were friendly, not overbearing. Gather is a favorite.
A photo of Nano Brew restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(238)
££££
• Gastro Pub • Ohio City
Booked 16 times today
First time dining here and it did not disappoint. We were in town to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and wanted a nice bar and grill for dinner but had no idea where to go. We had actually went somewhere else first but it was very crowded, a long wait and limited menu. We happened across this place online and I could make a reservation for 15 minutes later. We got there, everything was set up, the staff was great and it was a cool atmosphere. The servers were attentive, answered our menu questions and gave us great suggestions. It was a great choice; so happy the first place didn’t work out. Would definitely revisit Nano Brew again!
A photo of Table 45 restaurant
3.9
Excellent(1195)
££££
• American • Cleveland East
Booked 5 times today
Great food, wonderful location, chef works to accommodate dietary restrictions and intolerances by providing delicious alternatives. Shannon our server was a 10 out of 10! We've been going there for over 30 years due to the location by Cleveland clinic, however the service from Shannon was phenomenal and he listen and understood are dietary needs and communicate well with chef so that we've had a meal not only great for being by a hospital, but just being wonderful at a restaurant in general. Note, Shannon has been there 22 years and provides extraordinary service. *Realize that the menu posted online is not the current menu. Either call ahead or just be flexible when you get there as the menu will differ. The food is all delicious, with varieties of protein including fish, chicken, beef, and vegetarian. All the food we had was flavorful and beautifully presented. The environment is quiet and pleasant with discrete lighting but still easy to see. There is plenty of room between the tables for easy navigation of wheelchairs. The seating is very comfortable and they decor is lovely. This is being written in 2026 and in celebration of the intercontinentals 80th anniversary, there are seasonal changes to the menu to reflect global tastes. However, there remains standard American fare so you're sure to find something to enjoy. The desserts are very good. The sorbet seem to be Haagen-Dazs. When we were there it was lemon and raspberry which were lovely served with fresh berries. We asked if we could have some lemon curd put on top which they had that made it an even more wonderful dessert, very refreshing. We would recommend table 45.
A photo of RED The Steakhouse -  Eton restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(1861)
££££
• Steakhouse • Woodmere
Booked 42 times today
Great restaurant with amazing food!!!! Will definitely be back soon.
A photo of 17 River Grille restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4071)
££££
• American • Chagrin Falls
Booked 81 times today
Very nice, elegant restaurant with delicious food!
A photo of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Seven Hills, OH restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(91)
££££
• American • Independence
Booked 103 times today
Its great to have a Cooper's Hawk on the west side!
A photo of SASA restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(990)
££££
• Sushi • Shaker Heights
Booked 4 times today
SASA is our favorite place to eat sushi here in Cleveland. Everything about this place is top notch.
A photo of Safar restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(89)
££££
• Indian • Lakewood
Booked 7 times today
Had a great experince dining at Safar last night. We had their Diwali special menu, getting to try a variety of food like the Tiger Prawns and Chicken Cashew Curry, along with some of the best garlic naan and a delicious, delicate milk pudding. The espresso martini was also very good. Service was excellent, our waitress, Angelique (I may have her name slightly wrong, my apologies) was wonderful, and the entire staff was very attentive and took pride in the food they were providing. A very relaxed, soothing atmosphere, and I can't wait to go back to try their main menu. Abundant parking as well with a lot, this experience will be hard to beat.

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  • StefanieGold
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food and service is always top tier. They accommodated our large party (and 3 year old) so well. 10/10
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    Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Avon, OH - Chester Road$$$$• American• Avon / Avon Lake
    •
    4.6
  • EileenGold
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •31 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Nov 2026
    We sat in a quiet booth, most patrons were outside, so it was nice & quiet. The food was good and servers were friendly, not overbearing. Gather is a favorite.
    More info
    Gather FOOD + DRINK$$$$• American• Rocky River
    •
    4.9
  • Robin
    Philadelphia County •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 16 Oct 2026
    First time dining here and it did not disappoint. We were in town to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and wanted a nice bar and grill for dinner but had no idea where to go. We had actually went somewhere else first but it was very crowded, a long wait and limited menu. We happened across this place online and I could make a reservation for 15 minutes later. We got there, everything was set up, the staff was great and it was a cool atmosphere. The servers were attentive, answered our menu questions and gave us great suggestions. It was a great choice; so happy the first place didn’t work out. Would definitely revisit Nano Brew again!
    More info
    Nano Brew$$$$• Gastro Pub• Ohio City
    •
    4.7
  • Peirce
    Cincinnati / Dayton •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 7 Oct 2026
    I loved the atmosphere. Our server Emily was top notch. The food was good. It wasn’t special, though the burger, wings and pickles were fabulous. The chicken sandwich and the kraut croquettes were good. In the morning, our server Taylor was tremendous. The avocado & salmon Benedict was very good. I would definitely come back. Thank you, Peirce Johnston
    More info
    Maker Kitchen + Cocktails$$$$• American• Downtown Cleveland
    •
    4.8
  • J
    Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 7 Sept 2026
    Great food, wonderful location, chef works to accommodate dietary restrictions and intolerances by providing delicious alternatives. Shannon our server was a 10 out of 10! We've been going there for over 30 years due to the location by Cleveland clinic, however the service from Shannon was phenomenal and he listen and understood are dietary needs and communicate well with chef so that we've had a meal not only great for being by a hospital, but just being wonderful at a restaurant in general. Note, Shannon has been there 22 years and provides extraordinary service. *Realize that the menu posted online is not the current menu. Either call ahead or just be flexible when you get there as the menu will differ. The food is all delicious, with varieties of protein including fish, chicken, beef, and vegetarian. All the food we had was flavorful and beautifully presented. The environment is quiet and pleasant with discrete lighting but still easy to see. There is plenty of room between the tables for easy navigation of wheelchairs. The seating is very comfortable and they decor is lovely. This is being written in 2026 and in celebration of the intercontinentals 80th anniversary, there are seasonal changes to the menu to reflect global tastes. However, there remains standard American fare so you're sure to find something to enjoy. The desserts are very good. The sorbet seem to be Haagen-Dazs. When we were there it was lemon and raspberry which were lovely served with fresh berries. We asked if we could have some lemon curd put on top which they had that made it an even more wonderful dessert, very refreshing. We would recommend table 45.
    More info
    Table 45$$$$• American• Cleveland East
    •
    3.9

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