The 2020s are promising to be an era of excitement and memory making, having already adopted the Jazz Age nickname of the Roaring Twenties. Here in Northeast Ohio, the decade is sure to be a great one… especially if you’re a fan of great food! There’s no better way to kick off the decade than with a visit to the best restaurants in Greater Cleveland. Gather some friends and plan to bring your appetite, because the Cleveland area’s best restaurants will become your new favorite dining destinations.
- LJ Shanghai
Edsel Little/Flickr AsiaTown is one of Cleveland’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and it’s also heaven if you’re a fan of traditional Asian cuisine. LJ Shanghai is one of the neighborhood’s hidden gems, and visitors rave about their authentic xiao long bao — steamed dumplings, that is.
- Irie Jamaican Kitchen
Irie Jamaican Kitchen/Facebook Northeast Ohio is, perhaps not surprisingly, a melting pot of culture. You can find just about any kind of cuisine here, including Jamaican culinary traditions. Irie Jamaican Kitchen is colorful and friendly, and its food is a delicious nod to Caribbean tradition.
- Sokolowski’s University Inn
Sokolowski’s University Inn/Facebook Sokolowski’s is an oldie but goodie, and it is worthy of at least one visit each and every year. It’s famous for its delicious cafeteria-style offerings and cozy atmosphere. If you’re a fan of comfort food, you’ll feel right at home at Sokolowski’s.
- Blue Heron Brewery
Blue Heron Brewery and Event Center/Facebook The countryside of Medina County is endlessly romantic, and that is to the advantage of Blue Heron Brewery and Event Center. This charming and modern brewpub is nestled into the grounds of a former golf course, with a menu worthy of an exclusive country club grille.
- Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches
Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches/Facebook Gourmet. Ice. Cream. Sandwiches. Need I say any more? Cathy’s Creamery makes some of the most delicious ice cream sandwiches in existence, and it empowers diners to hand-select toppings for the perfect sweet treat.
- Johnny’s Downtown
Johnny’s Downtown/Facebook Anyone up for upscale dining with a side of fantastic history? You’ll fall in love with Johnny’s Downtown, which is situated in a 1860s general store. Its menu features Italian favorites enhanced with a new American flare.
- Courthouse Pizzeria
Courthouse Pizzeria/Google We’re going to head back to Medina, Ohio for another unusual dining destination. Courthouse Pizzeria is an incredible pizza shop in a former courthouse and jail. In addition to serving up delicious pizza, it’s surrounded by Medina’s incredible charm.
- La Plaza Supermarket
La Plaza Supermarket/Facebook The very best tacos in Cleveland can’t be purchased in a traditional restaurant. Believe it or not, they’re available in La Plaza Supermarket. Their deli is amazingly traditional, serving up authentic Mexican fare thousands of miles away from the nation.
- Diner on 55th
Deborah F./Foursquare Longing for the good ol’ fashioned diner food of yesteryear? The Diner on 55th offers that… as well as an atmosphere that’s downright retro. Burgers and onion rings, anyone?
Cleveland is an incredible community for foodies to explore, and these nine eateries definitely belong on your 2020 bucket list. How many of these dining hot spots have you visited?
Edsel Little/Flickr
AsiaTown is one of Cleveland’s most vibrant neighborhoods, and it’s also heaven if you’re a fan of traditional Asian cuisine. LJ Shanghai is one of the neighborhood’s hidden gems, and visitors rave about their authentic xiao long bao — steamed dumplings, that is.
Irie Jamaican Kitchen/Facebook
Northeast Ohio is, perhaps not surprisingly, a melting pot of culture. You can find just about any kind of cuisine here, including Jamaican culinary traditions. Irie Jamaican Kitchen is colorful and friendly, and its food is a delicious nod to Caribbean tradition.
Sokolowski’s University Inn/Facebook
Sokolowski’s is an oldie but goodie, and it is worthy of at least one visit each and every year. It’s famous for its delicious cafeteria-style offerings and cozy atmosphere. If you’re a fan of comfort food, you’ll feel right at home at Sokolowski’s.
Blue Heron Brewery and Event Center/Facebook
The countryside of Medina County is endlessly romantic, and that is to the advantage of Blue Heron Brewery and Event Center. This charming and modern brewpub is nestled into the grounds of a former golf course, with a menu worthy of an exclusive country club grille.
Cathy’s: Gourmet Ice Cream Sandwiches/Facebook
Gourmet. Ice. Cream. Sandwiches. Need I say any more? Cathy’s Creamery makes some of the most delicious ice cream sandwiches in existence, and it empowers diners to hand-select toppings for the perfect sweet treat.
Johnny’s Downtown/Facebook
Anyone up for upscale dining with a side of fantastic history? You’ll fall in love with Johnny’s Downtown, which is situated in a 1860s general store. Its menu features Italian favorites enhanced with a new American flare.
Courthouse Pizzeria/Google
We’re going to head back to Medina, Ohio for another unusual dining destination. Courthouse Pizzeria is an incredible pizza shop in a former courthouse and jail. In addition to serving up delicious pizza, it’s surrounded by Medina’s incredible charm.
La Plaza Supermarket/Facebook
The very best tacos in Cleveland can’t be purchased in a traditional restaurant. Believe it or not, they’re available in La Plaza Supermarket. Their deli is amazingly traditional, serving up authentic Mexican fare thousands of miles away from the nation.
Deborah F./Foursquare
Longing for the good ol’ fashioned diner food of yesteryear? The Diner on 55th offers that… as well as an atmosphere that’s downright retro. Burgers and onion rings, anyone?
Longing for more unique dining destinations? Check out 2019’s list!
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Address: 3142 Superior Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USAAddress: 4162 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109, USAAddress: Sokolowski’s University Inn, 1201 University Rd, Cleveland, OH 44113, USAAddress: 3227 Blue Heron Trce, Medina, OH 44256, USAAddress: 401 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115, USAAddress: 1406 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, USAAddress: 2 Public Square, Medina, OH 44256, USAAddress: 13609 Lakewood Heights Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44107, USAAddress: 1328 E 55th St, Cleveland, OH 44103, USA
