Cleveland Restaurants
A jovial bartender at Zanzibar Restaurant, Cleveland; (c) Soul Of America
Cleveland restaurants feature a plethora of traditional and upscale Soul Food, Caribbean, barbecue, seafood restaurants, and coffeehouses. The nightclub scene could be a little better for a city of this size.
Zanzibar
DESCRIPTION: A sophisticated and popular full-service restaurant located in Shaker Square. Zanzibar features Walleye Cakes, Soul Rolls, Smothered Steak, Seafood, and more.
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-1a
ADDRESS: 12310 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, OH
OTHER LOCATIONS: 3770 Lee Road, 12201 Buckeye Road, 7815 Carnegie Ave
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 216-249-0710
WEBSITE: https://www.zanzibarohio.com
Bop Stop
DESCRIPTION: Jazz Club; This is a fine venue to hear live jazz on the weekends. It is popular with Jazz musicians because it is also a recording facility with professional sound and lighting. If you love traditional jazz, this is a must-visit.
CUISINE: Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Fri-Sun open late
ADDRESS: 2920 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH
PARKING: on-premises
PHONE: 216-771-6551
WEBSITE: https://www.themusicsettlement.org/bop-stop
Empress Taytu
DESCRIPTION: This restaurant lets you dine in thatched Ethiopian huts without tables and chairs. Sit on baskets or low carved wood furniture as you scoop delicious Ethiopian food from your plate. Empress features a wide variety of vegetarian dishes plus Dorowat, shrimp entrees, chicken and lamb, beans, collard greens, and lots of Injera bread. Before leaving, you must sample their traditional Ethiopian Coffee.
CUISINE: Ethiopian & Vegan
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes
PRICING: $
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 5p-until
ADDRESS: 6125 Saint Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 216-391-9400
WEBSITE: https://www.empresstayturestaurantcleveland.com
Angie’s Soul Cafe
DESCRIPTION: A very popular restaurant chain whose specialties include short ribs, ham hocks, Cornish hen, baked chicken, neck bones, perch, shrimp, liver and onions, white bass, corn beef, T-bone steaks, pig feet, catfish, fried pork chops, whiting and roast beef. All dishes are prepared to order and well worth the considerable wait. Find additional Angie’s locations at 16906 Harvard Avenue in Cleveland and 23041 Emery Road in Warrensville Heights. There are several locations around Cleveland.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: no
COVER CHARGE: yes
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p for all locations
ADDRESS: 3400 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 216-426-8890
WEBSITE: http://www.angiessoulcafe.com
Enjoy live entertainment at Take 5 Restaurant; (c) Soul Of America
Mama’z Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: local cafe
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: Cash-only
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-4p
ADDRESS: 2326 East 85th Street, Cleveland, OH
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 216-202-0833
WEBSITE: none
Cleveland Breakfast Club
DESCRIPTION: local cafe
CUISINE: Creole-Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 7a-3p, Sat-Sun 8:30a-3p
ADDRESS: 13228 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH
PHONE: 216-465-2053
WEBSITE: https://www.clebreakfastclub.com
Irie Jamaican Kitchen – West
DESCRIPTION: Traditional Jamaican cuisine with a twist. Savory dishes with fresh ingredients transport you to island settings. There are more locations.
CUISINE: Jamaican
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-8p, Saturday Noon-8p
ADDRESS: 4162 Pearl Road, Cleveland, OH
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 216-291-7488
WEBSITE: https://www.iriejakitchen.com
Hbahesha Ethiopian + Eritrean Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Allow yourself to experience the pure elegance of the coffee ceremony at this new West Park spot. Traditional to both Ethiopian and Eritrean cultures, the ceremony is essential to Habesha hospitality. But first, order the gomen—collard greens sautéed in onion, garlic and ginger—with ambasha bread for the table (or just you, because it’s really that good).
CUISINE: Ethiopian
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS:
ADDRESS: 16860 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 216-400-6539
WEBSITE: https://www.facebook.com/habeshacle/
Sampler plate at Zoma Ethiopian Restaurant, Cleveland; (c) Zoma
Beckhams B&M Bar-B-Que
DESCRIPTION: Beloved BBQ spot specializing in home-style Southern classics.
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 10:30a-9p, Fri-Sat 10:30a-11p
ADDRESS: 25359 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, OH
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 216-675-3129
WEBSITE: https://gotribsbbq.com
Black Box Fix
DESCRIPTION: A unique eatery with passion inspired cuisine by celebrity & local Chef Eric Rogers and team in LEGACY VILLAGE.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
DAYS & HOURS:
ADDRESS: 25359 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst, OH
PHONE: 216-675-3129
WEBSITE: https://blackboxfix.com
Columbo Room
DESCRIPTION: There is a no-frills, Old School establishment in Cleveland Heights where folks line up to dine before, during, and after televised games. Service can be slow, but their corned beef sandwiches are first rate, and some mixed dishes. There’s a reason people keep returning.
CUISINE: American & Soul Food
PRICES: under $15
CREDIT CARDS: no
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed 12p-12a, Thu-Sat 12p-2:30a, Sun 1p-12p
ADDRESS: 1988 Noble Road, Cleveland, OH
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 216-761-3569
WEBSITE: none
Open Pit Barbecue
DESCRIPTION: BBQ Joint
CUISINE: Barbecue
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-1a
ADDRESS: 12335 Saint Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH
PARKING: on-street
TRANSIT: none
PHONE: 216-851-7709
WEBSITE: none
Ladies chilling at Swerve Restaurant; (c) Soul Of America
Swerve Grille
DESCRIPTION: This upscale grill with a casual vibe features gourmet Soul Fusion. Their specialties range from chicken rolls, jumbo shrimp, pizza stuffed mushrooms, to ribeye steak. Yum Yum.
CUISINE: Soul Fusion
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 5a-10p; Sun 1p-10p
ADDRESS: 20126 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH
PHONE: 216-991-6787
WEBSITE: https://www.orderswervegrille.com
Nile Valley
DESCRIPTION: This small sit-down restaurant features several delicious African dishes like Jollof rice, imported African perch, and a variety of fresh vegetarian offerings.
CUISINE: African & Muslim
CREDIT CARDS: no
COVER CHARGE: yes
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun 9a-9p, Fri-Sat 9a-10p
ADDRESS: 3760 Lee Road, Shaker Heights, OH
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 216-561-9646
WEBSITE: none
Frederick’s Wine & Dine
DESCRIPTION: Lounge & Restaurant
CUISINE: Soul Fusion
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no, except during special events
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: yes
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun Noon-10p, Mon-Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-1a
ADDRESS: 22005 Emery Road, Warrensville, OH
PHONE: 216-581-5299
WEBSITE: https://fredericksdine.com
Joe’s Home of the Blues
DESCRIPTION: Jazz Club
CUISINE: Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: no
COVER CHARGE: yes
PRICING: $$
ATTIRE: casual
TAKE-OUT: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: Sun 1p-2a, Mon-Sat 11a-2a
ADDRESS: 26191 Euclid Avenue, Euclid, OH
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 216-261-9330
WEBSITE: none