Our Cleveland Favorites
Food Scene
Pizzazz on the Circle
20680 John Carroll BlvdGood Italian food and service. Close enough to walk.
Great place to get a coffee and bread or pastries, also serve lunch/breakfast sandwiches, salads and more.
28 locals recommend
The Stone Oven Bakery
2267 Lee RdGreat place to get a coffee and bread or pastries, also serve lunch/breakfast sandwiches, salads and more.
Gigi's is quaint French bistro within walking distance. We highly recommend the cheese, charcuterie, and bruschetta boards. Dinner entrees change daily, somewhat "Farm to table" so you never get bored eating at Gigi's.
22 locals recommend
Gigi's On Fairmount
3477 Fairmount BlvdGigi's is quaint French bistro within walking distance. We highly recommend the cheese, charcuterie, and bruschetta boards. Dinner entrees change daily, somewhat "Farm to table" so you never get bored eating at Gigi's.
Our favorite neighborhood bar that is our go to for good food and quality service. It is clean and family friendly. Don't pass on the candy bowl!
New Heights Grill
2206 Lee RdOur favorite neighborhood bar that is our go to for good food and quality service. It is clean and family friendly. Don't pass on the candy bowl!
First Watch
13950 Cedar RdA favorite for breakfast.
My favorite French restaurant in Cleveland. I am never disappointed when I eat at L'Albatros, I have a standing birthday reservation.
37 locals recommend
L'Albatros
11401 Bellflower RdMy favorite French restaurant in Cleveland. I am never disappointed when I eat at L'Albatros, I have a standing birthday reservation.
Owned by celebrity chef Michael Symon. Excellent BBQ and Bourbon, served family style.
29 locals recommend
Mabel's BBQ
2050 E 4th StOwned by celebrity chef Michael Symon. Excellent BBQ and Bourbon, served family style.
A unique restaurant known for their creative and over the top grilled sandwiches.
83 locals recommend
Melt Bar and Grilled
14718 Detroit AveA unique restaurant known for their creative and over the top grilled sandwiches.
Traditional New York style deli. Good breakfast and sandwiches, great soups and salads, Huge portions, great staff, deli/to-go counter.
7 locals recommend
Jack's Deli and Restaurant
14490 Cedar RdTraditional New York style deli. Good breakfast and sandwiches, great soups and salads, Huge portions, great staff, deli/to-go counter.
Great family restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Many locations.
7 locals recommend
Yours Truly Restaurant
6675 Wilson Mills RdGreat family restaurant. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Many locations.
Great traditional French bakery. Within walking distance.
27 locals recommend
On The Rise Artisan Breads
3471 Fairmount BlvdGreat traditional French bakery. Within walking distance.
The Stone Oven Bakery
2267 Lee RdBIGGBY COFFEE
20609 Fairmount BlvdCoffee house within walking distance.
Italian food, it was featured on Guy's Diners, Dives, and Drive-ins.
7 locals recommend
Geraci's Restaurant - University Hts
2266 Warrensville Center RdItalian food, it was featured on Guy's Diners, Dives, and Drive-ins.
Dewey's Pizza
2194 Lee RdFamily Friendly pizza shop with unique pizza choices.
SASA
13120 Shaker SquarePacific East Japanese Restaurant
1763 Coventry RdLos Arcos Mexican Restaurant Bar & Grill
2175 South Green RoadTres Potrillos
85 Montrose West AvenueBarrio Cleveland Heights
2466 Fairmount BlvdSwensons (University Heights) Drive-In Restaurants
14510 Cedar RdThis is a fun block with multiple food and drink choices. A must visit in cleveland.
22 locals recommend
East 4th Street
East 4th StreetThis is a fun block with multiple food and drink choices. A must visit in cleveland.
Sightseeing
There are so many great things to do in Cleveland. You won't have time to do it all but we hope it gives you a reason to return. This is a list of all of the things we have enjoyed and can recommend. These are all fun family activities.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1100 E 9th StLong Live Rock!!!
If you are a fan of the movie this is a must! Tour the restored home where the film was made. And don't shoot your eye out!
92 locals recommend
A Christmas Story House
3159 W 11th StIf you are a fan of the movie this is a must! Tour the restored home where the film was made. And don't shoot your eye out!
West Side Market and the surrounding neighborhood in Ohio City is a fun and exciting area to explore. Go hungry! You will eat your way though the oldest indoor/outdoor market in Cleveland with over 100 vendors. There are also many great craft breweries and restaurants near the Market. The later you go in the day the better the deals! Open Monday/Wednesday 7am-4pm, Friday/Saturday 7am-6pm,
366 locals recommend
West Side Market
1979 W 25th StWest Side Market and the surrounding neighborhood in Ohio City is a fun and exciting area to explore. Go hungry! You will eat your way though the oldest indoor/outdoor market in Cleveland with over 100 vendors. There are also many great craft breweries and restaurants near the Market. The later you go in the day the better the deals! Open Monday/Wednesday 7am-4pm, Friday/Saturday 7am-6pm,
Family-Friendly museum showcasing exhibits on regional industrial, social and sports history. Excellent!!!
17 locals recommend
Western Reserve Historical Society
10825 East BlvdFamily-Friendly museum showcasing exhibits on regional industrial, social and sports history. Excellent!!!
More than 3,000 animals representing over 600 species are housed at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Feed the giraffes and take the train ride.
194 locals recommend
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife WayMore than 3,000 animals representing over 600 species are housed at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Feed the giraffes and take the train ride.
A family friendly interactive museum. Free parking, gift shop and small cafe.
42 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Cleveland
3813 Euclid AveA family friendly interactive museum. Free parking, gift shop and small cafe.
All seasons living museum with a greenhouse, a conservatory, outdoor gardens and education center. Plant loves will love this place.
139 locals recommend
Cleveland Botanical Garden
11030 East BlvdAll seasons living museum with a greenhouse, a conservatory, outdoor gardens and education center. Plant loves will love this place.
Planetarium and museum focusing on local prehistoric discoveries, fossils, and geological specimens. Great for kids!
148 locals recommend
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
1 Wade Oval DrPlanetarium and museum focusing on local prehistoric discoveries, fossils, and geological specimens. Great for kids!
Free and open to the public. Enjoy a 20-acre urban oasis. Only 2 miles away/40 minute walk.
34 locals recommend
Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 S Park BlvdFree and open to the public. Enjoy a 20-acre urban oasis. Only 2 miles away/40 minute walk.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
11150 East BlvdGreat Lakes Science Center
601 Erieside AveBaseball Heritage Museum
6601 Lexington AveThe Cleveland Grays Armory Museum
1234 Bolivar RdCleveland Hungarian Heritage Society Museum
1301 East 9th StreetDittrick Museum of Medical History
11000 Euclid AveSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
3 Public SquareFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland: Learning Center and Money Museum
1455 East 6th StreetInternational Women's Air & Space Museum
1501 N Marginal RdLouis Stokes Museum
4302 Quincy AvenueMaltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
2929 Richmond RdPro Football Hall of Fame
2121 George Halas Dr NWThe Troll Hole Museum
228 E Main StUSS COD
1201 N Marginal RdStan Hywet Hall & Gardens
714 N Portage PathCleveland Metroparks Zoo
3900 Wildlife WayShopping
Pinecrest is a new open air shopping mall that is proud to represent many Ohio based businesses. Fun restaurants that vary in taste and price range, a bowling alley and movie theater.
20 locals recommend
Pinecrest
200 Harvard AvePinecrest is a new open air shopping mall that is proud to represent many Ohio based businesses. Fun restaurants that vary in taste and price range, a bowling alley and movie theater.
Evie Lou
2509 Professor AveUpscale women's boutique. My favorite place to shop in Cleveland.
Legacy Village
25001 Cedar RdAnother nice open air shopping area.
Beachwood Mall
26300 Cedar Rd
Heinen's Grocery Store
2180 S Green RdExcellent locally owned grocery store.
Whole Foods Market
13998 Cedar RdTarget
14070 Cedar RdLaundry
D.O. Summers Cleaners & Laundry - University Heights
20608 John Carroll BoulevardHeights Laundry Center
2107 S Taylor RdNeighborhoods
Little Italy
Theatre
PlayhouseSquare
1501 Euclid AveDobama Theatre
2340 Lee RdCedar Lee Theatre
2163 Lee RdSports
FirstEnergy Stadium
100 Alfred Lerner WayRocket Mortgage FieldHouse
1 Center CourtProgressive Field
2401 Ontario StMapfre Stadium
One Black and Gold Blvd