Best Cozy Restaurants in Rocky River

42 restaurants available nearby

1. Westsiders

4.6

Exceptional(170)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rocky River

Booked 25 times today

Bringing downtown to the ‘burbs – Westsiders is Cleveland’s newest bar and restaurant – opening this summer in Rocky River, at the corner of Detroit Road and Linda Street. The perfect place for celebrating a special occasion or connecting over late-night cocktails, Westsiders offers chef-driven American cuisine, an innovative bar program, and suburbly spacious parking.Whether you’re from the west side, east side, downtown, or out of town, Westsiders is proud to share the best of Cleveland hospitality with you.

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2. Burntwood Tavern - Rocky River

4.5

Awesome(188)

Price: Moderate

• American • Rocky River

Classic American food with flare. Burntwood Tavern's warm and inviting atmosphere is rich in character, and provides the perfect showcase for its straight forward, chef driven menu of smoked, planked, and wood grilled food. Handcrafted cocktails, constructed with fresh juices and house-infused vodkas, as well as offerings from a diverse craft draught beer list. If you're looking for a heavy pour, you've found your place!

3. Salmon Dave's

4.6

Exceptional(1469)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Cleveland West

Booked 14 times today

Opening our doors in 1993, Salmon Dave’s has proudly endured as one of Greater Cleveland’s favorite local haunts. With an informal approach to upscale dining, our cozy neighborhood spot has gained a legendary reputation. After a recent head-to-toe renovation, Rocky River’s favorite restaurant is better than ever. The timeless character of the historic building lives on with distressed brick walls, crown moldings, and its signature mahogany bar. The updated feel is an eclectic balance of traditional and contemporary design elements, creating the perfect backdrop for Salmon Dave’s spirited bar scene and relaxed dinner vibe. Veteran chef Mario Brown and his talented culinary team offer new menu selections alongside fan-favorites, maintaining our promise of providing the freshest “Guaranteed Seafood.”

4. Rood- Lakewood

4.8

Exceptional(31)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Lakewood

Booked 35 times today

Creative interpretations of seasonal American dinner fare2023 Cleveland Magazine Silver Spoon Awards: #1 West Side Restaurant and #1 Desserts in ClevelandExecutive Chef | Josh EricksonExecutive Pastry Chef | Annabella Andricks

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5. Bar Italia Lakewood, Ohio

4.6

Exceptional(1281)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lakewood

Booked 51 times today

Fresh Pasta, Homemade Sauces!Italian specialties such as Chicken Marsala, Lasagna, Bucatini Bolognese .Complimentary delivery, or curbside pick up.Featuring family style carryout!

6. Amazonia

4.7

Exceptional(134)

Price: Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • Lakewood

Booked 13 times today

At Amazonia Bar, our mission is to transport you on a journey deep into the heart of adventure, where our vibrant culture converges to create a tapestry of flavors and experiences unlike any other.We are dedicated to sharing the rich heritage and remarkable ingredients that the Amazon has to offer, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the natural world and its indigenous communities. Through our carefully crafted cocktails, we aim to be your guide in exploring the hidden treasures of this extraordinary ecosystem, one sip at a time.We are also proud to say we serve some of the best Neapolitan style pizza. Dashing these pizzas out of a robust wood fired oven, our recipe is directly sourced from the trattorias in Naples, Italy through hard direct research work there. We also offer a variety of small plates to share during an evening out for cocktails.

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7. Gather FOOD + DRINK

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4.7

Exceptional(14)

Price: Expensive

• American • Rocky River

Booked 12 times today

Offering a curated selection of wines, classic cocktails, local beers, as well as delicious non-alcoholic options. Dishes are thoughtfully chosen, and a small selection of desserts will also be available nightly.“We built Gather to be a place where we wanted to hang out. We wanted it to feel upscale and comfortable simultaneously” - Matt and Julie Barnes

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8. sarita a restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2421)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lakewood

Booked 40 times today

Welcome to Sarita, where we are slightly obsessed with serving good food among friends and family. Our focus is on healthy, new American cuisine – a celebration of all our backgrounds and roots. The best of the best eats if you will. Lighter dishes with natural reductions, a lot of vinaigrettes, less cream, less butter — but unbelievable flavors. This is what you can expect if you choose to dine with us. And we hope you will. The name Sarita is a nod to Chef Anthony Romano’s mentor, plus the name of a song by the New Orleans band, The Subdudes, one of the chef’s favorites. The restaurant is owned by executive chef Romano. His approach to Sarita is fairly simple: to create a space that’s a reflection of his kind of place.relaxing, fun and celebrate life in the company of friends and family with good food and a great cocktail in hand.

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9. Ferris Steakhouse & Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(1113)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Rocky River

Booked 6 times today

In 1940, Adele and Ellis Ferris determined to share their hospitality with more than their family and friends. they wanted to reach out to serve the Cleveland community that had welcomed them with open arms. Adele and Ellis wanted to create a legacy for their children, grandchildren, and generations that would follow that would bring them pride all their days.Starting out in Cleveland on Detroit Rd. Ferris Steak House became a favorite dining place for people from all across the city and outlying suburbs.The Award-Winning Ferris Steak House continues to serve the highest quality steaks and chops available in Cleveland, with genuine warmth and friendly, prompt service. For many, Ferris Steak House has been the one restaurant where generations of the same family have dined. Where your grandparents or parents had their first date and where you may have yours.

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10. Landmark Smokehouse

4.5

Awesome(26)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Lakewood

WELCOME TO LANDMARKBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Landmark is a smokehouse, bar & restaurant located in Cleveland, Ohio, just down the street from Edgewater Park on Clifton and W. 117th. Nominated for Cleveland's Best BBQ for multiple years, our focus is to provide authentic barbecue using our all-wood-burning J&R Oyler 700 which crafts Cleveland's finest smoked meats. Landmark prides ourselves on our rare bourbon selection, with over 150 bourbon offerings and 19 Single Barrel Selects that are available exclusively at Landmark! If bourbon isn't your drink of choice, check out our seasonal craft cocktails! Dine in our cozy and inviting dining room or take a table on our sun soaked patio. Our bartenders are happy to serve you from both our indoor bar and outdoor patio bar! So don't wait, make your reservation and come visit us today!

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Jeffrey
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful salmon dinner w/risotto. First time I tried their lobster bisk - to my enjoyment it was the very BEST I've ever had. Kudos!!! Also very friendly and attentive server as per expected here. Kudos!!!
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Salmon Dave'sPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Cleveland West
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4.6
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Becky
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I highly recommend Rood. The atmosphere is warm, inviting and cozy. It’s a place I felt I could have stayed all night. The food was excellent and the dessert is not to be missed. We had wonderful service as well. 5 stars!
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Rood- LakewoodPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Lakewood
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4.8
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MollyVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Love the atmosphere! Great bar and set up. We had cocktails at the bar before our table was ready. Impressive and unique drink list, the bar tenders clearly know what they are doing. It was fun to watch. We really enjoyed the appetizers, the main dishes had good flavor, loved the Salmon and pork chop, the pasta dishes tasted good but reminded me of something I could easily make at home. Great service.
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WestsidersPrice: Expensive• American• Rocky River
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4.6
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Beth
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Grilled bread with whipped ricotta- WOW. Housemade meatballs- perfectly flavored. BUCATINI BOLOGNESE- the noodles were perfect, sauce was divine. CRISPY CHICKEN LIMONE- not a drop was left on the plate. A+ SHORT RIB GARGANELLI- I have no words for how delicious this was!
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Bar Italia Lakewood, OhioPrice: Moderate• Italian• Lakewood
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4.6
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Louise
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •11 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
Our party consisted of 5 adults with winter coats. We ended up in a both that was crowded for our group. A table was also offered, but that would have been crowded too. Service was excellent and friendly.
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Burntwood Tavern - Rocky RiverPrice: Moderate• American• Rocky River
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4.5

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Westsiders

2. Burntwood Tavern - Rocky River

3. Salmon Dave's

4. Rood- Lakewood

5. Bar Italia Lakewood, Ohio

6. Amazonia

7. Gather FOOD + DRINK

8. sarita a restaurant

9. Ferris Steakhouse & Tavern

10. Landmark Smokehouse

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