Johnny's Bar

cozy nyc vibe in cle with the best characters around consistently. we love the energy, the bar, the people, and most definitely the food! jose holding the door for you just adds that much more kindness to the whole vibe. stella at the bar is what's up. and the food! mark, the chef, knows what's up! we are regulars and i am vegetarian, so i just have throw together a vegetarian pasta dish and he knocks it out of the park every single time. the chefs are so much a part of the personality of johnnys. we were honored to meet chef matthew, who helped create our amazing dish tuesday evening. beau and willy are the cornerstone of that place. you gotta go there

Food was absolutely horrible.Tomato sauce was flavorless, and every other dish we tried went downhill from there.The decor & finishes are very dated, & dark.Stairs down to bathroom are very s t e e p, and ought to be a violation.

If you're looking for a truly unique Cleveland experience, I highly recommend Johnny's. It's an institution and it hasn't rested on its laurels. The small, old school bar is fun to sit at, but the elevated dining room just off the bar is a beautiful place to have a nice meal. We split a Caesar, had the veal medallions and chicken piccata. Nothing nouveau here, just really good classical Italian dishes executed to a tee. The staff have all been there for ages (at least the ones we interacted with) and while many have specific quirks they're all extremely friendly and do an amazing job. Almost a David Lynchian type vibe. Really nice meal - can't to return.

IMHO best restaurant in CLE. The vibe, the food, the friendly service just tops everything.Took out-of-town family to Johnny's last week. I'm so happy we did!We have been there before and loved it and thought it would the perfect Cleveland dining experience for our guests. We were not disappointed. We were there on a Thursday night. Had reservation and seated immediately. Place was active but not overly crowded or uncomfortable. Physical place has a cool 'old-school' vibe to it.Food was all perfect, service was fantastic and Bo recommended a really great bottle of wine that did not break the bank. Johnny's is the best!!!

We for my boyfriends birthday! Always a great meal! They forgot on the reservation it was his bday, but I had an ice cream cake at home!Waitress was great!

Went for dinner. A great bar with great service. The staff was all very nice. Started with the calamari appetizer which was very different than normal calamari. The waiter explained to us it was different so pay attention to what they tell you. I didn't care for it. They have lots of meat dishes with others really enjoyed. As a vegetarian I got the spaghetti. It was good. But pricey for spaghettiI have nut allergies so didn't have desserts but other that did really liked themThis is also a more expensive placeSo for me I would rate this place average but would add that without my food restrictions I suspect I would rate higher.

We e been to Johnnys downtown years ago but had not been to the original. It was awesome!Service was great; the food was incredible. One of the best meals we've had in Cleveland.

Ordered apps, salads, main courses, and desserts. Only the desserts were remarkable, which were all cakes that they brought in rather than prepared in house. Four people, $400 including tip. Seems like this place is iconic from an era prior to the current food scene existing in Cleveland. I can think of many places the meal would have been much better for 1/2 the price.

Went to Johnny's for a dinner date. The bartender and other staff were so friendly, that we decided to sit at the bar. (Laurie and Nate)I have been here before and it never disappoints. My date had not been here before and has been talking about his dinner since then! We ordered a filet with mushrooms and the short ribs. Both dishes were were the perfect dinner size and cooked to perfection. I Highly recommend this place!!!!!

Had dinner at Johnny's on Fulton last week. Very,, very disappointed-not the Johnny's it used to be. Food was just ok, server was annoying. My wife had what they called lamb chops-definitely not rib. Lamb was flatted and breaded to the point that it didn't even taste like lamb. Will not go back