The Most Delectable Cocktail Bars in Cleveland

Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro

★★★★★ 4.5 (435) • $$

"Great place to eat in Erie! Family run business. A variety of creative homemade foods. And a dessert bar to choose from with amazing desserts!"

Porco Lounge and Tiki Room

★★★★☆ 4.3 (465) • $$

"Porco is one of my new favorite places in Ohio Coty. It has a great tiki bar ambience, but it's also so much more than that. The liquor selection--bourbon, tequila, rum, and just about anything else you could want--is phenomenal. And they have delicious mixed drinks too. Although a little bit pricey and small, I also really enjoyed my chorizo sliders. Finally, the owner and the bartenders are extremely personable, I had great conversations with them and cannot wait to come back. Overall, Porco is one of my favorite places to go in Ohio Cory for a night out. If you're looking to go to a bar, I highly recommend Porto"

The Fairmount

★★★★☆ 4.2 (407) • $$

"I saw someone post their tiramisu martini and thought that would be a delicious way to end the year so I decided to eat dinner here on New Year's Eve. I got there a little after four to be the New Year's Eve chaos.I got the tiramisu martini and the the chimichurri steak frites The martini was absolutely delicious it's $15 but I do think it's worth the price. I would definitely have one again.The chimichurri steak frites was pretty good flavor wise. I was a little disappointed because my food was not very hot at all. It was pretty Room tip, but I was super hungry and didn't want to take the chance of them reheating it and over cooking my steak so I ate it as is, which is why it only got four stars. I also got a slice of lemon cream cake to go I wish it was a little more tart It was pretty sweet. It also was frozen in the middle so that was a little disappointing"

Fahrenheit

★★★★☆ 3.7 (495) • $$$

"The staff was amazing and the place is gorgeous but I feel like the food is over hyped and over priced. I got the pork chop dish. The chop it'self had good flavor but it was kind of chewy. The rice was bland and sticky. I only ate half the dish didn't even take it home"

Rood

★★★★★ 4.5 (320) • $$

"Showed up in time to enjoy happy hour and it was DELICIOUS! We ordered lamb meatballs, koi hoisin pork belly, and mussels with togarashi puree. The meatballs were tender, moist, cheesy, and flavorful (ngl gave luxury ikea meatballs and I wasn't mad about it). The pork belly was a mouthful of flavor and texture, with crisp skin, and beautiful celeriac puree combined with the crunchy pickle/kimchi radish. The mussels made fun to play with tiny forks, grilled sourdough bread, rich and perfectly cooked but definitely not enough bread for scooping up a sauce so good. Unfortunately unimpressed by the marg, but the Elder Collins made up for it. We continued with the epic eats and had the charred octopus and duck bucatini. I'm a sucker for anywhere that serves octopus in a single tentacle over pieces and this one lived up to it. Cooked to perfection with complimentary flavors and textures combining bites of octopus, crispy potatoes, and salsa verde was incredible. The duck bucatini featured housemade ground duck sausage and bucatini from the local Flour Pasta Co. Incredible flavors, creamy but not heavy, somehow light and a bit citrusy, fresh yet rich with the duck. We ran out of room before getting to the pie (which is apparently one of their showstoppers) but we are looking forward to returning sooner than I think. The ambiance was fun, beware it gets surprisingly dark once the sun is down for the day. My only complaint was the marg (feels to easy to get wrong) and we did get asked by the server a bit excessively how it was going. Neither of which will skew my rating or next visit. Can't wait to give the rest of the menu a shot."

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (329) • $$

"Stopped on New Year's Day for lunch. We had a great experience and the items we had were fire. Service was also great. Started with shishitos and rangoons. Swear I would have ordered more and just ate those if I wanted to just be a big back. So good! Had the Crunchy LA and tried the Cowgirl. Again, really good! We will be back."

Blue Habanero

★★★★☆ 4.1 (345) • $$

"The restaurant is located in Gordon Square and is nice inside with tasteful decor. We were seated pretty quickly and service was very fast. I tried the vegetarian options from the menu and really liked the Cauliflower tacos. I would opt for the flour tortillas instead of corn since corn didn't hold up as well. Food was pretty good, but not something I'd come back for. They also messed up my sides, but the staff was quick to correct it. While the service was quick, I felt like they were trying to rush us. As soon as I took the final bite of my meal, someone came by with the check and ushered us out quickly. Not a big deal since they were probably busy and needed tables, but it felt a bit rushed!Parking was a bit tough. They have a lot but it's pretty tiny."

Society Lounge

★★★★☆ 4.1 (326) • $$

"Since moving downtown in 2019, going to Society Lounge's "Miracle on E 4th" holiday pop-up bar on the Saturday after Thanksgiving has become an annual tradition. Usually I go with friends to kick off the season after the annual tree lighting in Public Square. This year, I ended up going beforehand and I'm so glad I did -- otherwise, I may not have been able to get in at all. My friend showed up 10 minutes or so before they opened (at 4pm) and they told her that they were still getting set up. She decided to quickly pop into the 5th Street Arcade while waiting for the bar to officially open. Upon returning, the host stationed outside on E 4th asked if she had a reservation and denied her re-entry when she told him no. She thought this was odd given that she had just been there a few minutes prior. When I joined her, we asked the host if we could in the very least go down to sit at the bar versus at a table. We were told we could only go down to use the restroom because they were all full, and that we'd need to come back upstairs to be officially admitted. We looked at each other and seized our opportunity. Upon descending, I noticed some familiar festive decor, but not as much as past years and that all the lights weren't on like usual. We then turned the corner and realized that they were not crowded whatsoever! This was seriously so strange given that the host had told us there was no room for us. We decided to take a few pictures with the Buddy The Elf display and sit at the bar anyway, where we easily found two open seats. There were definitely not enough bartenders. I had to grab our own menu at the downstairs host stand and it took at least 15-20 minutes for us to get waters and even asked what we wanted. At that point, my friend got a text saying they were ready to seat us, so I guess whatever they were using to gauge wait times was accurate. It was just very surprising given that this is always a busy night and the bar was not even remotely full yet. I ordered the new addition to the menu: Marshmallows and Unicorns. It came with a skewer of marshmallows with a soaked cherry in between. It was delicious! My friend got the Santarex. She also wanted a souvenir pin. After waiting 10 mins or so we were told they were already out but would have more in a few weeks. Between when we ordered and when we got our drinks, I went upstairs to re-add my name to the waiting list so we could get back in after the tree lighting. The host admitted to me that he was new and would do his best to get me back in later but couldn't make any promises. Later that evening, I never got a text about being ready to be seated or anything, so we decided to go elsewhere. I hope all of this was just early holiday season growing pains, but I do worry that these issues could persist. I can't even imagine what it might have been like later that evening with a Cavs game, concert at House of Blues, the tree lighting and fireworks, and Small Business Saturday all happening simultaneously. With 8 other holiday pop-up bars now, maybe skip this one if you've gone in the past or go during the week."

Thyme2

★★★★☆ 4.4 (283) • $$

"We absolutely loved it here! Everything was so delicious and the fine dining seating was very cozy. We highly recommend the fried crab rangoon for the teriyaki sauce and the bacon steak with the Parmesan chips. Would love to come back and try the pub section"

Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (543) • $$

"Great service & atmosphere, location is very nice! Tried the Birria ramen & it was good but on the sweeter side, not super authentic but then again, there's no such thing as an authentic Birria ramen. Prices are on the higher side but are to be expected considering the location"

Thyme Table

★★★★★ 4.6 (202) • $$

"We are in town for a family event and we're trying to find a good spot for dinner. I saw the Yelp reviews and we decided to stop in on a Friday night. There were 7 of us and the staff was so amazing in accommodating us just walking in. We got a table on the patio which was even better for us who were visiting from Florida & Arizona to enjoy the August Ohio weather. Our server knew the menu backwards and forwards and was able to make some great recommendation. Everyone loved their meals from the steak to short ribs to burger and a couple of salads but the highlight was the lobster loaded tots. You could literally eat these for every meal and be happy. I would definitely recommend checking them out."

Agave & Rye - Cleveland

★★★★☆ 4.2 (236) • $$

"I came across this popping restaurant as I was walking around downtown on a Monday evening. Thankfully, it was not too crowded & I was seated quickly. Aaron took care of me & was super helpful with recommendations & what drink to order. I didn't have to ask him for anything because he was attentive. The ambiance was artists & chill. The decor is wall murals & chandeliers. Very funky & cool. I was dressed very casually & did not feel out of place. I felt like the music was a tad too loud, but that also could've been because I was sitting underneath the speaker. But not upset about their playlist. They immediately brought me water & told me about the menu. I ordered the Mac N Cheese Beignets to start. I didn't know what to expect with these, but they sounded delicious & I've never seen something like them. So I had to try them. I was initially hesitant because they were served with maple syrup. I tried them by themselves for the first bite. Hmmm, hit the spot. Crunchy on the outside & creamy on the inside. Very flavorful. The second bite, I dipped in the syrup & was surprised to learn it was spicy! Highly recommend ordering these! I had to do my best not to fill up on these & save room for my birra tacos. For drinks, I ordered the Strawberry Bombshell! It was so yummy. It reminded me a lot of an alcoholic version of the pink drink from starbs but a little more coconut. I ordered the birra tacos. Words don't even describe how good they were. If you're contemplating them, just go for it."

Larb Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (209) • $$

"The food and service was great. The only issue I have with my experience there is that they have lunch prices, and I went during lunch time. When ordering. I got charged dinner prices. So please specify when you go there for lunch that you want lunch prices."

The Last Page

★★★★☆ 4.2 (214) • $$$

"The last page has great ambience. I love coming here. The prices are a little excessive however it doesn't make me stop coming. They have happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 4 to 6 where they have $10 appetizers. I think half off wine and beer and discounted select cocktails. I got some vanilla pear old-fashioned that I don't know really was unsatisfying, but I didn't send it back. I tried to drink it. I couldn't finish it. The next drink. I had however was delicious. I'm trying to remember the name and failing. I'll update this review if I can remember, it was tequila based with tajin, bitters and came out smoked. Oh! Got it. THE MYSTIC. GET IT!"

The City Square Steakhouse

★★★★☆ 4.2 (212) • $$$

"My godparents wanted to take my husband and I out for a nice dinner since we hadn't seen them in many months. They suggested The City Square Steakhouse. My husband and I had never been, so we were down to try it! The second I saw seafood bisque on the menu, I knew what I was ordering. It's not the easiest to find any form of bisque in Ohio, let alone one with scallops, crab, and lobster. It was perfect. In fact, I am savoring the last bites of my leftovers as I type this. It reheated well! I ordered a salad to accompany the soup and opted for the Bistro Salad- Mixed Greens, Mustard Vinaigrette, Toasted Pistachios, Baked Goat Cheese Crostini. It definitely needed cheese, so I asked for some goat cheese to add. Then it was perfect. My husband got a burger and my godparents got shrimp cocktail, side salads, steak and baked potato. The petite steaks were smaller than we anticipated, but were apparently still good. They give you bread and butter for the table too. My godmother wanted dessert and insisted I get some too. She got creme brulee (which I tried. It was great). I got a special-- cranberry curd on a ginger cookie base with little meringue cookies on top. It was so delish and perfect for this season."

Tres Potrillos

★★★★☆ 3.6 (279) • $$

"Great customer service, food portions were plentiful and Mexican cocktail drinks were made with perfection! Location is conveniently close to everything nearbyFrom retail plazas, interstate highways and local hospital(s). In overall, the service may be slow at times but always feel free to wave or give a signal for the servers to arrive to your table.other than that, the Tres Portillos restaurant delieversauthenticity, hospitality and good mood food."

Barr's Public House

★★★★☆ 3.9 (207) • $$

"Barr's Public House was very warm and inviting. The service was excellent, we sat in the bar area and about half way through our meal a new server came an introduced themselves. Drinks were excellent as well. The food was good but had some areas of needed improvement. I had the ahi-tuna tacos. The tuna was amazing, cooked perfectly and flavored well. The greens and sauce were fresh as well. The only negative was the whole wheat pita took over the dish and over powered everything. My husband had the black and blue steak sandwich. The new york strip was served whole including the fat strip on the one side. Small changes would make a big difference! Would visit again."

Salmon Dave's Pacific Grille

★★★★☆ 4.1 (181) • $$$

"Delicious! This place was bustling even at 445pm on a Thursday night! Must be because they have a fantastic happy hour menu (but you have to sit at the bar for that)Everything was cooked fantastic with great flavor! The blue crab cocktail was a delicious dip. The crab flavor was prominent and not overwhelmed by the others things mixed with it. Perfect pair to the cracker. Lobester bisque had a small kick with some chopped pieces of lobster and it was one of the best soups I've had at a restaurant.They have a winter Prix surf and turf for $49 right now ($39 if happy hour time any table) so that's a great deal! Come before this deal goes away! The steak was so juicy and cooked to perfect. The lobster was a tad overcooked for my liking but can't beat it for the price. Salmon was extremely flavorful, not overall "fishy" and flaked right off the fork. Amazing!"

Hecks - Avon

★★★★☆ 3.5 (247) • $$

"Went with my aunt for brunch the Sunday before Christmas and expected that it would be crazy busy with a long wait for drinks and food. We were pleasantly surprised to find that not the case. Well. It was definitely busy but the drinks and food were on point and our server was perfection! Good portions and I like their own take on some basic things to give the food and drinks their own unique flare. I'm excited to visit once they can move to the larger location and look forward to another brunch or dinner soon!"

Hook & Hoof

★★★★☆ 4.3 (160) • $$$

"Good food. But really overpriced. I ordered the Scallops with garlic polenta. There were 3 medium-sized scallops. Market price was $45. Ouch. I don't mind paying this price, but the scallops were the same size that I'm served at Fuji at GLM. And to tell you the truth, they didn't taste all that different."

Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.2 (161) • $$

"Always quick to be seated and orders completed. Chips and salsa always. Great service and awesome prices. They even have a coupon on the giant eagle Westlake grocery receipts! Food is awesome also! Been there many times"

Barra

★★★★☆ 4 (176) • $$

"Walking along the sidewalk their laser cut steel sign is easily missed, the narrow front facing the sidewalk hides a small restaurant with a long solid wood bar counter with more stools than you might expect for such a small place. They have a full bar and a selection of beers, including a Mango Habanero the server suggested. A fruity palette with a biting swallow, not my thing but another local brew (Pacifico) did the trick. We started with salsa and chips, what a surprise: freshly made salsa and a huge tray of chips, delicious. We followed up with lobster taco's that were as good as "anything lobster" we have had in Maine! Service was happy, attentive, quick and appreciated. Restrooms clean, what more do you want, other than giving place a try!(NOTE: They have some negative reviews none of which was reflected when we visited today)"

Tacologist Tacos-Tequila-Margaritas

★★★★☆ 3.7 (202) • $$

"Listen, I love this place. You definitely have to get the right thing (my go-to are the Mexico City Street Tacos and a Spicy Cilantro Margarita), because not everything I've had there is amazing. But overall, I like the food and the flavors.My one comment is that they need more servers. Half the time, the host is also a server, which can slow down service a bit. But overall, I recommend this place for sure!"

35 Brix

★★★★☆ 3.7 (201) • $$

"Overall nice place. Great ambiance, fantastic wine list!!!Cauliflower wings were not cooked through-- raw batter in the middle. Smaller pieces would likely be cooked more thoroughly. Sauce was great. I liked their homemade ranch with them better than the blue cheese. Harvest salad was flavorful. However when I order a " mixed greens" salad I don't expect it to be 90% romaine, which I don't care for, hence why I order mixed greens salads. Otherwise would've been five starsChicken for salad could've been trimmed prior to cooking. Fat on the edge and the center weird part. Or offer the salad without meat and price as an add on. Guest had the Reuben and he said it was great. It looked well-made to me. Hostess, wait staff, service excellent. **Overall definitely worthy of visiting and likely revisiting. Decorated nicely for the holidays too!!**"

Kasai Japanese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (168) • $$

"Good above average. Service slow. Unorganized Took 10+ min for a host to even take our name. Then they sat us before another party who been there a lot longer."

Stella's Restaurant and Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (216) • $$$

"Enjoyed this stunning salmon burger that was obviously homemade Delicious and very satisfying. Service was superb and atmosphere lovely. Four stars as the non-alcoholic Stella's was far overpriced at $8."

The Pompadour

★★★★★ 4.6 (107) • $$

"This place was not at all what I was expecting. The food was absolutely delicious. My husband and I met my brother and wife for dinner and a time was had. We ate. Then ate. And ate some more and was already talking about when we go back next time. Very small quaint little spot like something you'd find in New York. The hostess/owner and her husband/chef is amazing. The Punk Rock Chicken was so good I almost ordered it twice. The Burrata Cheese was strangely delicious. The Short rib just melts in your mouth. It was hard to decide and I definitely want to try more."

Pizzeria DiLauro

★★★★★ 4.7 (101)

"Got a 18" pepperoni and a 12" mushroom. Both were really good. Really really good. Everybody was friendly. And busy! Lots of pizzas coming out of the kitchen. The seating area is small and not full service. They bring the food out to you, but you throw your own stuff away when you are done. It was very clean. There is "The Lounge" right through a door by the counter. But we did not go over there, due to being with our kids. but I believe that is full service and and has the same menu items, and more! We will be back!"

Alexander Pierce Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.4 (110)

"Food is phenomenal. Ambiance is esthetically pleasing. Staff is friendly. Service can be slow, but worth it. I've never had a bad anything here. Thank you!"

Vault

★★★★☆ 4.2 (113) • $$$

"What a perfect place for a big, holiday birthday! The Christmas decor is absolutely gorgeous and add another level of sophistication. We came for cocktail hour prior to my mom's 70th birthday dinner. We were fortunate enough to grab one of the vault sitting rooms. It was beautiful!!! We all had various drinks ranging from the Pom Pout to the old fashioned to the Woodford cocktail to mock tails. Everyone enjoyed their drinks of choice. I personally had the Pom Pout and it was fantastic: champs with Pom juice and lime. Perfectly paired with a hint of sweetness and the tart Pom juice. I absolutely loved it! We will absolutely return the next time we are in town!"

Asterisk Coffee Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (84) • $$

"Great coffee spot in downtown Cuyahoga Falls. Chill music playing in the background. Local artists art on the walls. Not your usual coffee shop offerings (it is a bar, folx), but you can get that here too. I ordered a chai latte and it was delicious. Service was fast and the barista brought my drink to my table. Don't know if it was intentional, but the design on top was reminiscent of the Adinkra symbol that means (loosely translated) God is in control."

Shooters On The Water

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (259) • $$

"Pay attention when using your card to pay for parking. They are charging over the posted price which is probably 1 of the reasons they aren't taking cash. I plan to report them to my bank.No one was at the counter to greet patrons as they entered, just a sign saying self seating. The food was good, no complaints. The service was somewhat slow for the place to be nearly empty but the staff was friendly. Our waiter rarely returned to the table but it was expected because it was slow. I'm sure this place is poppin in the spring and summer because it's an okay location on the water."

Monarca Cantina

★★★★☆ 4.1 (90) • $$

"This was my second visit, and the service was fantastic both times--they've consistently gotten it right. What makes this place truly amazing is the unexpected charm: you think you're stepping into a small restaurant, but it opens up into a spacious area with incredible ambience. The decor is artistic yet tasteful, striking a perfect balance of quality without feeling tacky. The food is outstanding and authentic, standing out among the Latin restaurants I've tried in the Medina area. This one is a cut above the rest--definitely a top contender!"

The Spot On Lakeshore

★★★★☆ 4.3 (81) • $$

"From out of town and wanted brunch. No wait. Greeted and sat right away on a Wednesday. They had specialty savory and sweet items. The spot is a modern brunch spot but saw more older folks dining in. Food: Creme brûlée French toast- way too sweet. I actually took the thick layer of caramelized sugar on the top off. CRO skillet- husband loved it. Country fried steak- this was delicious. My only complain about it was that the breading got removed when I cut through the steak. The hash was just ok. Hot coffee- waitress was attentive and filled our coffee cup frequently. Would I come here again during my yearly visits? probably not because I'd like to try other places. If I lived here, I would probably go back again for brunch or dinner. There are also gluten substitutes."

Restaurant Europa

★★★★☆ 4 (83) • $$

"AMAZING!!!!!!!! Everything here is awesome from the food to the service. The French onion soup is the best I've ever had. My husbands vegetable pasta rivals any Italian restaurant. The three cheese chicken & sliced potatoes were just fabulous. The bread OMG the bread, warm & crusty & delicious. The prices are incredible. The staff treats you like family. I don't understand why it's so quiet here. People should be standing on their heads trying to get in."