Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Cleveland

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Cleveland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Valerio's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (922)

$31 to $50

Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!

Top review

Ethel

Dined 7 days ago

Always excellently prepared food and impeccable service.

Johnny's Bar

4.9

4.9 (832)

$50 and over

Italian

Cleveland West

About the restaurant

The original Johnny's serving fine Northern Italian Cusine. Opening in the 1920’s as Louise’s Garden, a restaurant that would flourish into the most reputable dining establishment in Cleveland. Renamed Johnny’s Bar in 1952, this neighborhood eatery located on Fulton Road serves authentic Italian food in an inviting atmosphere with private dining and patio dining available weather permitting.

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glennVIP

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

Wonderful dining experience, Glen was his usual excellent server self! ( even if he does spell his name incorrectly ) hah! Bo and Willie charming as well.

Cloak & Dagger

4.9

4.9 (1070)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Tremont

About the restaurant

A cocktail lounge with focus on hospitality and craft located next to Lincoln Park in the historic Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.

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Miranda

Dined 6 days ago

Always have a lovely experience here, and this was no different. I had the Gloppy-themed drink and the hoisin tofu bao buns, both delicious. Also recommend trying the current menu’s board game, my date and I had a good time :)

LockKeepers

4.9

4.9 (5041)

$30 and under

Italian

Valley View

About the restaurant

Lockkeepers, a Cleveland tradition, features Italian cuisine in a comfortable, yet sophisticated setting.

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Christopher

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and service! Nicely done decor. Excellent steak and pasta. We loved it. Highly recommend!!

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Lockkeeper's Calamari

Tutto Carne- Cleveland

4.8

4.8 (173)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Chef-inspired Italian steakhouse featuring Ohio farm raised, hand selected and dry aged beef.

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Toni

Dined 7 days ago

My fiancé and I went for our anniversary. Everything was incredible. We both are in the industry and have dined at most of the restaurants in Cleveland. We both agreed that this was the best meal we’ve had in years. Can’t wait to go back!

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Popular dish

16 Oz Bone In Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Steak Tartare

GINKO

4.8

4.8 (410)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Tremont

About the restaurant

Irashaimase!!! We welcome you to enjoy Ginko Sushi Bar and traditional Japanese cuisine in Tremont. Our fish is always fresh, flown in from around the world, picked for Ginko. Ask about our daily specials and Ohio's largest Sake and Japanese Craft Beer offerings.

We look forward to seeing you and walk-ins are always welcome!!!

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MARC

Dined on 21 Dec 2024

It was a perfect setting for a night out. The food was great. The service was outstanding. The noise level was just right for you to hear everything you needed. Not much you can say bad about the place if anything at all. Maybe it was the fact that the seating was small, but it was comfy. The place doesn't seat many people, so you will have a great couples experience.

Cru Uncorked

4.9

4.9 (1856)

$50 and over

French

Moreland Hills

About the restaurant

Invite your guests to a rare fine dining experience set in a French country château. Surround yourself with understated elegance in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere featuring four themed dining areas, banquet rooms, lounge and terraces. Enjoy meticulously crafted dishes, exquisitely paired wines and unsurpassed service, while we attend to every detail. Our Private Dining Room comfortably seats up to 16 guests at one table and can seat more at round tables. Our Wine Pavilion and Covered Patio can each hold around 50 guests total each offering fully dedicated service in a quiet setting. From the moment you enter, fine art sets the stage for an unforgettable visit. Winemaking relics, French jazz-era reliefs, period antiques, Napa Valley photography and vineyard-inspired artwork establish an atmosphere of welcome and intrigue. Each piece curated to complement a relaxing evening of incredible food and drink. Welcome to Cru Uncorked. Savor the moment.

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Lynn

Dined 7 days ago

The food was amazing! And the quiet ambiance enhanced the experience. The only disappointment was the coffee at the end. I would have expected a much smoother and less bitter choice by the restaurant.

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Experience

l'ecole de Cru 201: Pairing wine and Cheese

Experience

l'ecole de Cru 201: Advanced Blind Tasting

Experience

l'ecole de Cru 201: 3 part Bordeaux pt. 1

SASA

4.9

4.9 (924)

$30 and under

Sushi

Shaker Heights

About the restaurant

Located at historic Shaker Square, SASA is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. SASA's menu reflects global inspiration while maintaining the tradition and beauty of Japanese cooking. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive sake list, and craft beers on tap. Whether a night out with friends, dinner with family, or a business dinner, SASA will create a memorable evening.

SASA has a REME HALO® indoor air purification system that uses U.V. filtration & hydro-peroxide plasma to inactivate bacteria & viruses to make our indoor dining room safer than ever.

We welcome you to SASA!

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Jessica

Dined on 19 Dec 2024

We just had the best family birthday dinner at Sasa! It was great for our whole extended family, everyone loved their food and the service was fantastic. I feel so lucky to have Sasa in our neighborhood!!

Il Venetian

4.8

4.8 (924)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Cleveland

About the restaurant

Venetian Born Chef Alberto Leandri prepares flavors from home for Clevelanders at this upscale, modern Italian restaurant. The menu will feature handmade pastas, fresh fish and seafood, fine meats, and artisan pastries and gelato.

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Amy

Dined 5 days ago

Aidan was fabulous. The chef came out to talk to us! All the food was amazing from appetizers to desserts.

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The Capital Grille – Cleveland – Lyndhurst

4.8

4.8 (2597)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lyndhurst

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

Top review

James

Dined 5 days ago

The food and experience at Capital Grill is always first rate!

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Popular dish

Au Gratin Potatoes

Popular dish

Lobster and Crab Cakes

Popular dish

Filet Mignon 10oz

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