Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Shaker Square

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchMexican

Regions

Cleveland

Neighbourhoods

BeachwoodCleveland EastCleveland HeightsDowntown ClevelandDowntown Cleveland / E. 4th StreetDowntown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral washroomWheelchair access

48 restaurants available nearby

A photo of La Dolce Vita - Cleveland restaurant

1. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(1871)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 17 times today

Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.

2. Edwins Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(2776)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • University Circle

Booked 56 times today

EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, led by Brandon E. Chrostowski, offers a unique dining experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine—now at the iconic Nighttown location in Cleveland.Founded in 2007, EDWINS' mission is to transform re-entry by providing formerly incarcerated men and women with leadership skills and a world-class education in the culinary arts.Dine with purpose and be part of changing lives through food and hospitality.À bientôt!

3. Taste

4.6

Exceptional(864)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 13 times today

A place for food, wine, funContemporary cuisine, extensive wine list, full bar in a sleek, yet casual atmosphere.

A photo of Batuqui - Larchmere restaurant

4. Batuqui - Larchmere

4.8

Exceptional(851)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Shaker Square

Booked 18 times today

Described as "Brazil in Cleveland", Batuqui is in the heart of Cleveland, OH and emphasizes the cuisines of the Bahia and Minas Gerais states of Brazil. Set in a casual but appealing dining room, there is also a full bar with custom cocktails.The menu at Batuqui is full of exciting and unique choices and they are known for their authentically grilled top sirloin steak called Picanha. They offer appetizers like the Frango Passarinho which is fired chicken in a cilantro sauce or the Salgadinhos which are savory hand-rolled Brazilian bar snacks and entrees like the hearty traditional Brazilian party dish called Feijoada. They have fantastic salads and an array of intriguing Brazilian entrees. Choices include fish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options in addition to the grilled meats and Brazilian steaks that make Batuqui such an appealing spot. Love desserts? Their homemade chocolate bon bons called Brigadeiros or Coconut Butter Cake are amazing too!

A photo of The Haunted House Restaurant restaurant

5. The Haunted House Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(3973)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 39 times today

If you are into unique restaurant concepts and love horror movies. The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights have created something for you.Senior Executive Chef: SuperChef Darnell FergusonSignature Dish: The Twilight

6. Friar's Table

4.6

Exceptional(169)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 30 times today

The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.

A photo of The Melting Pot - Lyndhurst restaurant

7. The Melting Pot - Lyndhurst

4.6

Exceptional(2220)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Fondue • Lyndhurst

Booked 21 times today

The Melting Pot Lyndhurst is a modern, romantic, interactive, upscale, casual & fun fondue restaurant. From an intimate dinner for 2, to a girl’s night out, to a banquet of 100, The Melting Pot Lyndhurst is a place to escape the day to day & relax! Our beautifully appointed dining rooms, superior service, Wine Spectator award winning wine list, luscious and creamy cheese fondues, crisp seasonal salads, succulent entrees including steak, lobster, chicken, shrimp, vegan & vegetarian meals plus our decadent chocolate fondue desserts make for a perfect dinning experience in casual elegance! Winner of Smart Business Magazine's 2007 World Class Service Award for the Great Escape, the 2005 Silver Spoon award for best new restaurant & winner of Wine Spectator's 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 Best wine list!

8. District

4.4

Awesome(1086)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Booked 10 times today

A New Breed of the American Brasserie. District’s Imaginative Food and Wine, Balancing Exceptional Hospitality, Comfortable Surroundings and Extraordinary Value. Serving Contemporary American Cuisine in Playhouse Square with a Mediterranean Soul, European Influence and Local Focus. From Outstanding Wines by the Glass, Dining at the Bar with Seasonal Ingredients Positioned in an Emerging Downtown Cleveland Location, District Will Compliment the Cleveland Restaurant Landscape.

9. North Coast Cafe

4.5

Awesome(80)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland East

Booked 2 times today

North Coast Cafe - Informal, upbeat, convenient restaurant featuring American, Continental and International buffets.

A photo of Brel's Restaurant and Bar at Playhouse Square (Formerly Ghost Light) restaurant

10. Brel's Restaurant and Bar at Playhouse Square (Formerly Ghost Light)

4.4

Awesome(488)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Booked 10 times today

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge, winner of the OpenTable Diner’s Choice Award 2024, is proud to present BREL’s. Named after the show that saved Playhouse Square with a 2-year long run, BREL’s menu transforms classic American staples in an upscale environment. A full-service bar with theater inspired cocktails, locally inspired light bites, and a view of the largest outdoor chandelier in America will create an unforgettable dining experience with something for everyone. Located in the Crowne Plaza Cleveland in Playhouse Square, BREL’s offers warm Cleveland hospitality combined with excellent service to make sure you and your guests make it to the show on time.

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