Best Hot Spot Restaurants in University Circle

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 33 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

2. Blue Point Grille

4.8

Exceptional(6515)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 41 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.

3. DANTE

4.7

Exceptional(3245)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tremont

Booked 22 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.

4. Betts - Cleveland

4.4

Awesome(540)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 18 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.

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5. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(1304)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

Booked 13 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!

6. Pier W

4.8

Exceptional(10595)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lakewood

Booked 78 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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7. The Capital Grille – Cleveland – Lyndhurst

4.9

Exceptional(2552)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lyndhurst

Booked 32 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.

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8. Flour - Italian Kitchen

4.7

Exceptional(3429)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Moreland Hills

Booked 50 times today

Chef Paul Minnillo and Chef Matt Mytro opened Flour in 2011. For more than a decade, it has provided Northeast Ohioans with outstanding cuisine and service.Conveniently located on Chagrin Boulevard and Som Center Road in Moreland Hills, Flour - Italian Kitchen is both the neighborhood gathering place for family dinner and sophisticated private venue for the country’s largest corporations. An easy environment to celebrate an engagement with an exceptional bottle of wine, wrangle your crew after a winning soccer game… and everything in between. You can count on us for a modern aesthetic that feels comfortable, not cold. Flour is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Friday, with an in-between menu from 2:30-5:00. Reservations are available for indoor seating with valet parking. We can accommodate parties of up to 60 people in our private dining space and cater wherever you plan to celebrate. We love our neighbors and welcome travelers near and far with open arms.

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9. Delmonico's Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(3078)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Independence

Booked 44 times today

Delmonico’s Steakhouse offers Certified Angus Beef, fresh seafood, and Italian classics in a retro 1950s Manhattan supper club atmosphere. Conveniently located off I-77 at Rockside Road, it is the perfect choice for a romantic evening, business lunch or dinner, or special occasion celebration. Guests can indulge in award-winning lobster bisque, enjoy a vibrant weeknight happy hour, or relax as the dedicated culinary and service staff take care of the rest. The restaurant also offers private and patio dining options

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10. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Beachwood

4.7

Exceptional(1489)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Beachwood

Booked 41 times today

Beachwood Ohio’s most popular fine dining restaurant, the Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located on Chagrin Blvd at I-271 next to the Hilton-Home 2 and Hotel Indigo and 5 minutes from Beachwood Place, Legacy Village and Pinecrest Shopping Center. The restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse remains at the very top of the restaurant list for intimate dinners, special occasions, business meetings, corporate events and large receptions. Private dining and event rooms available. Complimentary valet parking offered.

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New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Great crab cakes and vegan Caesar salad. Waitress was also very pleasant. Would come again.
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Betts - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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Tracy
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Loved the food. Wish it was a little less loud. Service was wonderful and presentation was amazing.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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Joe
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Professional restauranters are running this restaurant. This is old school service. Front end staff is pleasant and knowledgeable. Managers are attentive. Bartender is a pro. Our apps (we had 4 I'm embarrassed to admit) were excellent. The crab app and the mushroom gnocchi app (available in bar) were outstanding. My entre (grouper) was very salty but I will give that a pass because everything else was excellent. If you are seeking an old school fine dining experience with knowledgeable and personable wait staff in Cleveland, it is basically down to Johnny's on Fulton and Blue Point. I put this place on a level with several first rate restaurants in Manhattan and Washington D.C.
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Blue Point GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
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4.8
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Deborah
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Once again our experience was outstanding. The food was fantastic. The band was amazing and the staff, including our server Monique were awesome. It's truly the best place to hang out with friends on a Saturday night in Cleveland.
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House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
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4.5
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Jennifer
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Dante never disappoints. The food and drinks are always amazing. The service as well. This is my go to when people are in from out of town. Shows off our incredible food scene in the CLE.
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DANTEPrice: Expensive• American• Tremont
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4.7

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

2. Blue Point Grille

3. DANTE

4. Betts - Cleveland

5. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar - Cleveland

6. Pier W

7. The Capital Grille – Cleveland – Lyndhurst

8. Flour - Italian Kitchen

9. Delmonico's Steakhouse

10. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Beachwood

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