Best Casual Restaurants in University Circle

59 restaurants available nearby

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1. Michelson and Morley

4.4

Price: Moderate

• American • University Circle

An American-style bistro featuring a variety of locally source and seasonal small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches and entrees. Michelson and Morley is located inside CWRUs Tinkham Veale University Center.

2. Maxi’s Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(335)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • University Circle

Booked 7 times today

Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi’s embodies a vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.Our main level offers guests the opportunity to interact in a casual and upbeat setting or to partake in the dynamic liveliness of the bar. The cozy and intimate upstairs level seats 50 people comfortably and can be booked for events such as meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, presentations and more. Our fully enclosed and heated garden patio provides a relaxed and comfortable dining experience while the sidewalk tables allow for a most spectacular view of Little Italy.Whether you are looking for a place to dine before going to The Cleveland Orchestra concert or searching for the perfect location to share a conversation, Maxi’s welcomes you to enjoy dinner, an appetizer, a glass of wine at the bar, a Peroni while the game is going on, or even an espresso with a San Pellegrino for a caffeine push.

3. SASA

4.9

Exceptional(916)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Shaker Heights

Booked 8 times today

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!

4. Lago East Bank

4.6

Exceptional(1340)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Flats

Booked 20 times today

The regional and contemporary menu at Lago is a culmination of northern Piedmontese dishes to Sicilian seafood dishes inspired by 30 years of Italian cooking and upbringing. We have also added in some popular American-Italian dishes for those guests looking for a more modern Italian dining experience. The beverage options at Lago are equally as much thought out in standard and craft as the food menu. Lago offers a unique predominantly Italian wine list, where a large number of bottles can also be ordered by the glass, and half bottle. A 10 selection draft list, well thought out craft bottled beer, Italian inspired handcrafted cocktail & martini list sets Lago apart from all the rest! Lago’s philosophy is simple… The freshest ingredients, made from scratch menu items, using simple recipes to bring authentic Italian flavors to the table. All inside a warm and inviting atmosphere where good food and good friends coexist in blissful harmony. Annually a "Best Of" Winner, Come and join us!

5. Cleveland Chop

4.7

Exceptional(2159)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 19 times today

We are Cleveland's & Favorite Steakhouse offering a premium experience at an affordable price. Situated in the Historic Warehouse District, the Cleveland Chop is located at 824 West St Clair between W 6th and W 9th street. We are minutes away from downtown hotels, Rocket Mortgage Field House, Progressive Field, Browns Stadium and the Convention Center. We offer dinner, lunch, and our award winning Sunday brunch menu. Please refer to our website for current menu offerings.We will be offering our Easter & Mothers Day Brunch! Please contact the restaurant regarding private functions.

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6. The Burnham Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(391)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 4 times today

The Burnham Restaurant is your bridge to our community designed in the spirit of Daniel Burnham. In the heart of downtown Cleveland, we feature sustainable conscious cuisine steeped in our Mid-West traditions. Craft your own personal connection to our vibrant community with us.

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7. Batuqui - Larchmere

4.7

Exceptional(827)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Shaker Square

Booked 11 times today

Described as "Brazil in Cleveland", Batuqui is in the heart of Cleveland, OH and emphasizes the cuisines of the Bahia and Minas Gerais states of Brazil. Set in a casual but appealing dining room, there is also a full bar with custom cocktails.The menu at Batuqui is full of exciting and unique choices and they are known for their authentically grilled top sirloin steak called Picanha. They offer appetizers like the Frango Passarinho which is fired chicken in a cilantro sauce or the Salgadinhos which are savory hand-rolled Brazilian bar snacks and entrees like the hearty traditional Brazilian party dish called Feijoada. They have fantastic salads and an array of intriguing Brazilian entrees. Choices include fish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options in addition to the grilled meats and Brazilian steaks that make Batuqui such an appealing spot. Love desserts? Their homemade chocolate bon bons called Brigadeiros or Coconut Butter Cake are amazing too!

8. Sora

4.7

Exceptional(515)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 25 times today

SUSHI AT SORA STOPS FROM 3-4pm THERE IS HAPPY HOUR ONLY AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIMESora is a deliberately thought out plan to bring an elevated sushi experience to the Midwest. Visit us on social @eatatsora for all updates to our menu and events!Sunday through Wednesday we offer a wide variety of sushi and hot-line items until 10pm but our bar will stay open later for guest to enjoy cocktails and the ambiance. Thursday, Friday and Saturday we offer our full menu from 4-11 and a limited "late-night" menu from 11-1 for anyone that is looking for a late bite. Our bar on the weekend is full service until 2am always offering great music, friendly staff and eclectic vibes. Annually a "Best Of" winner. Come and join us!

9. GINKO

4.9

Exceptional(398)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Tremont

Booked 16 times today

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!!!

10. Masa & Agave

4.1

Excellent(16)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Masa & Agave Cleveland!Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times.Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs.Our collection of 100 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!

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Jessica
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and great service. Sasa's specialty sushi rolls are amazing. Ask about the I Love Roll which is a special that's not on the regular menu - it changes so always ask!
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SASAPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Shaker Heights
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4.9
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Sherri
Coastal Georgia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing food and service! This was our first trip to Cleveland so we looked on Trip Advisor for a recommendation. We loved it. Friendly servers. Comfortable atmosphere.
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Cleveland ChopPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
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4.7
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Rebekah
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Wonderful food, desserts, wine and atmosphere. Perfect for a date night, and a great location before a concert/event in University Circle. $10 cash parking in church parking lot close to restaurant, or valet is also an option.
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Maxi’s BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• University Circle
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4.6
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Dawn
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 Nov 2024
Service was outstanding. Great place for a special and memorable meal. Menu is manageable which we appreciated.
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Lago East BankPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Flats
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4.6
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Anita
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined on 31 July 2024
Lunch was great - all of us ordered different salads with the add-on crab cake. The salads were good and the crab cake was perfect - crispy edges, not a lot of filler, and delicious! Our waiter was attentive and inconspicuous at the same time.
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Michelson and MorleyPrice: Moderate• American• University Circle
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4.4

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59 restaurants available nearby

1. Michelson and Morley

2. Maxi’s Bistro

3. SASA

4. Lago East Bank

5. Cleveland Chop

6. The Burnham Restaurant

7. Batuqui - Larchmere

8. Sora

9. GINKO

10. Masa & Agave

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