The Petrel Picks
Where to eat in Cleveland
20 restaurants in Cleveland, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.
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1
Cordelia
James Beard finalist 2026
American
2058 E 4th St, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA
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2
Mallorca
James Beard semifinalist 2026
Seafood, Steakhouse, American
1390 W 9th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
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3
Sokolowski's University Inn
James Beard winner 2014
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4
Reef Alyemen Restaurant - مطعم ريف اليمن
Mediterranean
3553 W 117th St, Cleveland, OH 44111, USA
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5
Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar
Japanese, Seafood, Steakhouse
623 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
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6
tommy's
American, Vegetarian
1824 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, USA
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7
Swensons Drive-In
7414 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129, USA
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8
Pier W
Seafood, Bars & drinks
12700 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA
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9
L'Albatros Brasserie + Bar
French, Bars & drinks
11401 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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10
Slyman's Restaurant and Deli
American
3106 Saint Clair Ave NE (at E 31st St), Cleveland, OH 44114
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11
Angelo's Pizza
Pizza
13715 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA
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12
Blue Point Grille
Seafood, Bars & drinks
700 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
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13
The Bourbon Street Barrel Room
American
2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
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14
Townhall - Cleveland
Bars & drinks, Cafe & bakery
1909 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
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15
Grumpy's Cafe
American
2621 W 14th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
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16
Barrio Tacos Tremont
806 Literary Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
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17
BrewDog Cleveland Outpost
Bars & drinks
1956 Carter Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
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18
Momocho
Mexican
1835 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USA
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19
Woodstock BBQ
Barbecue, Bars & drinks
13362 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, USA
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20
My Friends Restaurant
Latin American, American
11616 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, USA
Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed November 2026.