Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Cleveland

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Velvet Tango Room

4.9

4.9 (20)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Tremont

About the restaurant

The torchbearer of classic cocktails.

Top review

dani

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

Amazing drinks, service, and music! Highly recommend.

Cru Uncorked

4.9

4.9 (1856)

$50 and over

French

Moreland Hills

About the restaurant

Invite your guests to a rare fine dining experience set in a French country château. Surround yourself with understated elegance in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere featuring four themed dining areas, banquet rooms, lounge and terraces. Enjoy meticulously crafted dishes, exquisitely paired wines and unsurpassed service, while we attend to every detail. Our Private Dining Room comfortably seats up to 16 guests at one table and can seat more at round tables. Our Wine Pavilion and Covered Patio can each hold around 50 guests total each offering fully dedicated service in a quiet setting. From the moment you enter, fine art sets the stage for an unforgettable visit. Winemaking relics, French jazz-era reliefs, period antiques, Napa Valley photography and vineyard-inspired artwork establish an atmosphere of welcome and intrigue. Each piece curated to complement a relaxing evening of incredible food and drink. Welcome to Cru Uncorked. Savor the moment.

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Lynn

Dined on 26 Dec 2024

The food was amazing! And the quiet ambiance enhanced the experience. The only disappointment was the coffee at the end. I would have expected a much smoother and less bitter choice by the restaurant.

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Chez Francois/Touche Bistro - Vermilion

4.9

4.9 (2476)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

Vermilion

About the restaurant

"If your a serious foodie" or "if romance is calling, sail on up" - literally - to this "French gem" on the Vermilion River, where the "sumptuous" menu and "professional but friendly" staff earn it the top rating from Food and Service in the Cleveland area; "well worth the drive" west of downtown , this "ethereal experience" (the perfect place to propose!") also includes a phenomenal wine list", "charming old world dining room" and "relaxing" riverfront cafe. Proper attire required. Touché a martini/wine bar was opened in 2007 and offers a "small plates" menu and a great selection of adult beverages.

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DaveVIP

Dined on 28 Dec 2024

We had a fabulous dinner--great food-excellent service-Joan was our server and a beautiful atmosphere--a great special occasion place to dine!

Cloak & Dagger

4.9

4.9 (1072)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Tremont

About the restaurant

A cocktail lounge with focus on hospitality and craft located next to Lincoln Park in the historic Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.

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Alexa

Dined 1 day ago

Always an amazing date night! Service is always amazing. Delicious food and cocktails! They also have mocktails too!

Pier W

4.8

4.8 (10684)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Lakewood

About the restaurant

Join Us for Lunch, Dinner and Sunday Brunch. Reservations are available for Lunch Monday-Friday from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, Dinner Sunday-Thursday from 5:00 pm-9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 5:00 pm-10:00 pm and Brunch on Sundays from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. Business Casual Dress Code is required. Window tables are limited and we cannot guarantee seating but will do our best to accommodate your request. Reservations of 5 guests or more cannot be made online, please call for availability. Reservations will be honored up to 15 minutes past your scheduled reservation time and we require the majority of your guests to arrive prior to seating. Beyond this time period, your table will be released and we will accommodate you when, and if, a table becomes available.

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marsha

Dined 3 days ago

Once again another wonderful anniversary dinner. Our server Laura was very helpful when we wanted a description of the various dishes. The food was delicious. Love the personal touches-menu with Happy Anniversary and a special dessert with a white chocolate medallion the said Happy Anniversary. Pier W has become our favorite restaurant.

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4.9

4.9 (5045)

$30 and under

Italian

Valley View

About the restaurant

Lockkeepers, a Cleveland tradition, features Italian cuisine in a comfortable, yet sophisticated setting.

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CarmenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always a delight to dine there! Three of us had the short rib and our fourth had salmon. We celebrated our friend’s 94th birthday and our server, Jackie, was patient and accommodating. Best place for a special event or an evening out that you want to feel special!

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Amazonia

4.7

4.7 (134)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Lakewood

About the restaurant

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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MICHAELVIP

Dined on 28 Dec 2024

Very nice first experience. This is an interesting find and kind of hidden in a speakeasy kind of way. Definitely high energy and quite loud. Two great bartenders behind a very small bar area. Menu is somewhat limited, but does have interesting small plates and wood fired pizza's. Vegan Cream of Mushroom soup was outstanding. Ciabatta sandwich was very good but nothing special. Burrata Pizza had all the right ingredients, but I wish is would have been a bit more charred and crispy. Dough is quite thick, though fresh. Perfect Manhattan hit the spot.

GINKO

4.8

4.8 (410)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Tremont

About the restaurant

Irashaimase!!! We welcome you to enjoy Ginko Sushi Bar and traditional Japanese cuisine in Tremont. Our fish is always fresh, flown in from around the world, picked for Ginko. Ask about our daily specials and Ohio's largest Sake and Japanese Craft Beer offerings.

We look forward to seeing you and walk-ins are always welcome!!!

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MARC

Dined on 21 Dec 2024

It was a perfect setting for a night out. The food was great. The service was outstanding. The noise level was just right for you to hear everything you needed. Not much you can say bad about the place if anything at all. Maybe it was the fact that the seating was small, but it was comfy. The place doesn't seat many people, so you will have a great couples experience.

Sérénité Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (910)

$31 to $50

French

Medina

About the restaurant

Sérénité Restaurant is steeped in tradition and care for the community. Chef Todd Whitman & GM Richard Sisson offers a unique experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine in the midst of Medina's Historic District.

The restaurant has a unique mission; to eat well and do good. The mission of Sérénité is to instill leadership skills in men and women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction through an education in the culinary arts.

Our aim is to change the face of recovery through food and hospitality.

A bientot!

Top review

JeneaneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food was wonderful and the service was great! Definitely want to come back to try other dishes!!

Peter Allen Inn

4.8

4.8 (268)

$30 and under

American

Cortland

About the restaurant

Treat yourself to delicious, farm-to-table fare, premium cocktails, craft beer and a cultivated wine list. Join us for lunch, afternoon tea or an elegant chef’s dinner experience.

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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

My husband and I enjoyed our meal. He had filet mignon which he said was excellent. I had sea bass and mushroom risotto which was delicious. We will be eating there again.

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