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A photo of Agostino's Bistro & Pub restaurant
1. Agostino's Bistro & Pub
4.2
Awesome(152)
££££
• Italian • University Circle
Booked 10 times today
We had a lovely dinner. Our server was polite and courteous. The food was tasty and the ambiance was great. We will definitely be back.
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2. The Haunted House Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(4578)
££££
• American • Cleveland Heights
Booked 80 times today
It was so much fun..the staff were amazing!! Make sure you check out penny wise!! Love the happy birthday they give and the purge coming out was pretty cool...FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING
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3. Michelson and Morley
4.8
Exceptional(503)
££££
• American • University Circle
Booked 1 time today
Michelson and Morley is the one sure restaurant to go all the time. I have NEVER had a bad experince there and I am always happy / impressed / beyond satisfied each time I go. When I want to imprees a friend, I take them to Michelson and Morley's. When I want to celebrate colleagues, I take them to Michelson and Morley's. If I want to uplift someone, I always take them to Michelson and Morley's. The new garden table is a personal hit and a Wonderland for me. No matter the theme of the week, I am fully sated and cheered by the look and taste of the table's components. In a word: "ILOVEMICHELSON&MORLEY's!"
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4. Taste
4.7
Exceptional(956)
££££
• Contemporary American • Cleveland Heights
Booked 12 times today
Mussels appetizer, Caesar salad, scallops, all nicely prepared and delicious. Seafood linguini delicious, but the marinara IS spicy as the menu states. Live piano music was a nice touch. We waited quite awhile for our entrees, but the restaurant was packed and we were not in any hurry to, so it was all good. We will be back.
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5. Fahrenheit - Cleveland
4.5
Awesome(3646)
££££
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 14 times today
Excellent service. Delicious food. Scallops were amazing. As well as the sushi rolls. Fresh and seasoned perfectly
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6. The Centro- Cleveland
4.2
Awesome(482)
££££
• Modern European • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 10 times today
William made our experience top tier. He is passionate about his job and is very knowledgeable.
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7. Sora
4.7
Exceptional(726)
££££
• Sushi • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 19 times today
It was my birthday dinner and it was truly an amazing experience. The workers were kind, and the food was delicious.
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8. Cloak & Dagger
4.8
Exceptional(1274)
££££
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Tremont
Booked 31 times today
My wife and I have been to Cloak & Dagger many times over the past several years, starting from their very first menu. And while we have seen food items, drinks, and some of the people come and go, one thing that has not gone away is the dedication and creativity that makes Cloak & Dagger one of our favorite places. Thanks for another great experience and congrats on your latest menu. See you soon!
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9. The Last Page
4.6
Exceptional(550)
££££
• Contemporary American • Beachwood
Booked 29 times today
Always a 5 star experience! Hidden gem! All veggie plates, chicken, salmon, mussels, bread and butter, branzino, NY Strip was heavenly!
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10. Table 45
4.2
Awesome(1199)
££££
• American • Cleveland East
Booked 3 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.

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  • Mark
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    We had a wonderful server who really stayed on top of everything which is not always easy with a group of eight
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    Leo's Italian Social - Crocker Park$$$$• Italian• Westlake
    •
    4.4
  • Lisa
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    It was my birthday dinner and it was truly an amazing experience. The workers were kind, and the food was delicious.
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    Sora$$$$• Sushi• Downtown Cleveland
    •
    4.7
  • Megan
    Toronto / Ontario •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Sept 2026
    From the cozy, intimate, cultural decor to the delicious, unique, unforgettable food, and our wonderful service with a kind and knowledgeable chef, it was one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve had in Cleveland. Have loved seeing Abundance grow over the years! 🧡
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    Abundance Culinary$$$$• Chinese• Cleveland Heights
    •
    4.7
  • Ariel
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 5 Sept 2026
    Absolutely amazing food. Consistent every time. Best pesto and tiramisu
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    Bar Italia Lakewood, Ohio$$$$• Italian• Lakewood
    •
    4.7
  • Rhonda
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 15 Aug 2026
    Our experience was phenomenal!! Service was excellent 🤩 Margaritas on point and The Guacamole with chips was DELICIOUS and very fresh tasting. We also enjoyed the Sopa Azteca and I highly recommend the chicken chipotle taco’s as they were perfect with flavor!!! Can’t wait to come back to enjoy another great experience!!
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    Agave & Rye - Cleveland$$$$• Mexican• Downtown Cleveland
    •
    3.5

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