Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Betts - Cleveland

4.5

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 12 times today

Betts - Cleveland is a hot spot due to its unique blend of cozy and upscale ambiance. It's a place where you can easily share plates, drinks, and conversation, as one reviewer noted. The service is consistently top-notch and the food is highly praised, with a focus on freshness, quality, and whole foods. The menu has something for everyone, from veggie burgers to wide variety of options. Betts is recommended by many, making it a go-to place in downtown Cleveland.

2. Fahrenheit

4.3

Awesome(3326)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 38 times today

Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination

3. Blue Point Grille

4.8

Exceptional(6546)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 35 times today

Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.

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4. Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland

4.6

Exceptional(2341)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 45 times today

Morton's The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster and chicken entrees. The menu features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 16 ounce New York Strip and a 12 ounce double cut filet.

5. DANTE

4.6

Exceptional(3262)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tremont

Booked 18 times today

Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi"s signature restaurant DANTE. Located in a historic bank building in Tremont, DANTE restaurant has become one of Cleveland's premier dining spots. The decor features designs and works of art from local artists. Guests may choose from an a la Carte Menu or a Chef's Tasting Menu. Experience the excitement of dining in the kitchen as Chef Dante prepares and serves you a multiple course tasting menu.

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6. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(1303)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

Booked 12 times today

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is now open! We look forward to welcoming you back to our made from scratch, southern inspired cuisine!

7. Pier W

4.8

Exceptional(10650)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lakewood

Booked 67 times today

Join Us for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Reservations are available for Lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, Dinner Sunday-Thursday from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm-10:00 pm and Brunch on Sundays from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Business Casual Dress Code is required. Window tables are limited and we cannot guarantee seating but will do our best to accommodate your request. Reservations of 5 guests or more cannot be made online, please call for availability. Reservations will be honored up to 15 minutes past your scheduled reservation time and we require the majority of your guests to arrive prior to seating. Beyond this time period, your table will be released and we will accommodate you when, and if, a table becomes available.

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8. sarita a restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2408)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lakewood

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to Sarita, where we are slightly obsessed with serving good food among friends and family. Our focus is on healthy, new American cuisine – a celebration of all our backgrounds and roots. The best of the best eats if you will. Lighter dishes with natural reductions, a lot of vinaigrettes, less cream, less butter — but unbelievable flavors. This is what you can expect if you choose to dine with us. And we hope you will. The name Sarita is a nod to Chef Anthony Romano’s mentor, plus the name of a song by the New Orleans band, The Subdudes, one of the chef’s favorites. The restaurant is owned by executive chef Romano. His approach to Sarita is fairly simple: to create a space that’s a reflection of his kind of place.relaxing, fun and celebrate life in the company of friends and family with good food and a great cocktail in hand.

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9. The Capital Grille – Cleveland – Lyndhurst

4.8

Exceptional(2579)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lyndhurst

Booked 48 times today

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.

10. Salmon Dave's

4.5

Awesome(1454)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cleveland West

Booked 14 times today

Opening our doors in 1993, Salmon Dave’s has proudly endured as one of Greater Cleveland’s favorite local haunts. With an informal approach to upscale dining, our cozy neighborhood spot has gained a legendary reputation. After a recent head-to-toe renovation, Rocky River’s favorite restaurant is better than ever. The timeless character of the historic building lives on with distressed brick walls, crown moldings, and its signature mahogany bar. The updated feel is an eclectic balance of traditional and contemporary design elements, creating the perfect backdrop for Salmon Dave’s spirited bar scene and relaxed dinner vibe. Veteran chef Mario Brown and his talented culinary team offer new menu selections alongside fan-favorites, maintaining our promise of providing the freshest “Guaranteed Seafood.”

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Pam
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Dining here is an experience not to be rushed. Take advantage of the table side preparations that are offered. We loved the Parmesan pasta cart and the bananas foster was perfect! Treat yourself to a nice night out with wonderful food and immaculate service.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.3
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Dan
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Best Restaurant in the City, hands down. Trust me, try the Tasting Menu.
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DANTEPrice: Expensive• American• Tremont
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4.6
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JEAN
Phoenix / Arizona •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Morton’s Steakhouse made for a very enjoyable and relaxing evening in the company of very attentive and pleasant servers. The food was delicious and worth the wait of the day. The salad was excellent and the steak was cooked to perfection. The mash potatoes were not truly mashed but the French Fries was to our instant liking so we forgot all about the mashed potatoes.
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Morton's The Steakhouse - ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
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4.6
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johannah
Pittsburgh / Western PA •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
Great experience and look forward to going back. Food was delicious
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Betts - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.5
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Dan
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Dec 2024
We’ve dined at Blue Point before over the years, but tonight was by far our favorite time. We took my daughter for our annual Christmas dinner and it could not have been more perfect. Our server, Hailie was so kind and attentive. She made the experience truly special for my daughter. Our appetizer, entrees and desserts were perfect. The Christmas decorations at Blue Point are second to none and elicit the ambiance of a Manhattan restaurant during and holidays. We cannot recommend Blue Point or our server Hailie highly enough.
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Blue Point GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
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4.8

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Betts - Cleveland

2. Fahrenheit

3. Blue Point Grille

4. Morton's The Steakhouse - Cleveland

5. DANTE

6. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Cleveland

7. Pier W

8. sarita a restaurant

9. The Capital Grille – Cleveland – Lyndhurst

10. Salmon Dave's

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