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The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge, Cleveland, OH

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge

4.3
4.3
472 Reviews
$30 and under
American
A photo of The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge restaurant

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge

4.3
$30 and under
American
Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming

One of Cleveland’s most beloved restaurants, Ghost Light Restaurant and Lounge welcomes guests to enjoy its contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service in the city of Cleveland. Conveniently located in Playhouse Square’s elegant theater district, Ghost Light features a variety of delectable dishes, crafty cocktails, and a wonderful wine selection. Whether you are looking for a pre-show meal or date night in the town, at the heart of every dining experience is our dedicated staff, and you, our loyal guests.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square
  • Cross Street
    12th street
  • Parking details
    $15+tax valet parking when dining in our restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

What 472 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge, nestled within the Crown Plaza Hotel, is a perfect pre-theater dining spot with a "cozy lounge" atmosphere and a "seasonal menu." Guests rave about the "amazing service" and particularly commend Star, a standout server, for her friendly and efficient demeanor. While the cocktails are "stellar," the food receives mixed reviews, with some highlights like the "delicious" walleye and butternut squash soup. Conveniently close to Playhouse Square, it is an ideal choice for theatergoers.

473 Reviews
  1. Melissa

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a slow night. Server was very attentive. Food was delicious. Absolutely loved their French onion soup!

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  2. Bernadette

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely server who was attentive and kind. Drinks were tasty, food came out quickly and it was delicious.

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  3. Sandy

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to restaurant whenever we are headed to Playhouse Square. Never disappointed with the great food or ambiance . Our server, Star, is our favorite waitress. Kind and attentive. A pleasure to dine at the Ghost Light Restaurant!

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  4. MIKE

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service is great, typical location for us when we go see a show at Playhouse.

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  5. Robin

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner before a theater district show. The food was delicious, the drinks were excellent, and the open feeling of the restaurant is very nice. Overall a great dinner at a reasonable price with excellent service.

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  6. Jeff

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience! Everything bagel Salmon entree was very good! Server Star was very pleasant and provided excellent service! Definitely will return. Thank you 😊

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  7. bob

    Cleveland

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Ghost Light was not what I expected. I thought it was going to be a quiet little hideaway restaurant in downtown Cleveland. Instead, it's a fairly new place inside a very nice hotel. The hostess and server were great. The chicken potsticker appetizer was delicious. The drinks were also excellent - no skimping on the booze! The entrees were equally delicious. I had the Ghost Chicken Gnocchi, my wife had the black bean burger. We had the beignets for dessert - so good! Server and hostess made the night amazing. Great place to go before heading over to Playhouse Square.

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  8. Valerie

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Service. Food very good. Nice location

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  9. Scott

    VIP

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. We were early in the day - just as they were opening - but still got treated wonderfully

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  10. Joan

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We come here nearly monthly before catching a show at Playhouse Square. The food is decent, the drinks are very good and the staff is very friendly and capable. We started coming for the convenience but it is now like our own Cheers - we are very comfortable and the staff go out of their way to be nice and welcoming.

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FAQs

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 615-7500.

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 472 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge restaurant

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge

4.3
$30 and under
American
Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge

1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115-1837

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    12th street
  • Neighbourhood
    Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    $15+tax valet parking when dining in our restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sidney Brodsky
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine
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