Cleveland Restaurants

The diverse selection of dining choices and restaurants in Cleveland reflects the city's ethnic diversity. Thanks to several award-winning chef-owned restaurants, Cleveland is now firmly on the map as a reputable gourmet destination. For those seeking dinner with an international flavour, there is a vast selection of international eateries in Cleveland including Mexican, Greek, Middle Eastern and Oriental outlets in the city's multicultural Lorain Avenue district.

Local cuisine

In Cleveland, breakfast is taken seriously, with lots of cafés, bistros, diners and restaurants serving 24 hour four-egg omelettes, wobbly stacks of pancakes and freshly baked breakfast pastries. For lunch, try a fresh deli sandwich in the Tremont district, head downtown for a traditional grill, or choose from the many good ethnic restaurants in Cleveland's Lorain Avenue district. Other local favourites include seafood, and steakhouses are around just about every street corner.

Where to eat

Pizzas, pasta and Italian specialties can be found in Cleveland's Little Italy area, while the more trendy Tremont area is home to restaurants catering for those seeking cool eateries that are favourable for people-watching. This area also houses many up-market bars serving cocktails and wine. Choose from an overwhelming selection of restaurants that reflect the city's ethnic diversity on Cleveland's Lorain Avenue and in Ohio City.