Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown Cleveland

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1. Fahrenheit

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 32 times today

Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination

2. Cleveland Chop

4.7

Exceptional(2159)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 8 times today

We are Cleveland's & Favorite Steakhouse offering a premium experience at an affordable price. Situated in the Historic Warehouse District, the Cleveland Chop is located at 824 West St Clair between W 6th and W 9th street. We are minutes away from downtown hotels, Rocket Mortgage Field House, Progressive Field, Browns Stadium and the Convention Center. We offer dinner, lunch, and our award winning Sunday brunch menu. Please refer to our website for current menu offerings.We will be offering our Easter & Mothers Day Brunch! Please contact the restaurant regarding private functions.

3. Il Venetian

4.8

Exceptional(899)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 9 times today

Venetian Born Chef Alberto Leandri prepares flavors from home for Clevelanders at this upscale, modern Italian restaurant. The menu will feature handmade pastas, fresh fish and seafood, fine meats, and artisan pastries and gelato.

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4. TURN Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland

4.8

Exceptional(285)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 5 times today

TURN Bar + Kitchen showcases the vibrant culinary landscape of Cleveland, celebrating the city’s diverse neighborhoods and local ingredients. The restaurant’s concept is deeply rooted in Cleveland’s rich heritage, with a menu that adapts to the changing rhythms of the day. A steam whistle marks the transition from the workday to evening, signaling a shift to relaxed dining and expertly crafted cocktails. With a commitment to modern, locally inspired cuisine, TURN Bar + Kitchen offers inventive dishes and delightful desserts, all within a setting that emphasizes both comfort and sophistication.Savor your meal in secluded luxury in our Event Design Center, a Private Dining space with seating for 10. For additional information and pricing, please connect with the restaurant team directly at 216-902-5255.We look forward to serving you soon.

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5. The Burnham Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(391)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 1 time today

The Burnham Restaurant is your bridge to our community designed in the spirit of Daniel Burnham. In the heart of downtown Cleveland, we feature sustainable conscious cuisine steeped in our Mid-West traditions. Craft your own personal connection to our vibrant community with us.

6. Acqua di Dea

4.4

Awesome(932)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 7 times today

Our award winning Jola Eat Global Restaurant Group opened a third location in 2021. Since then, it has become a downtown hotspot with a trendy approach to the modern fine dining experience. Offering a unique combination of modern and classic coastal aesthetic in a sleek and rustic warehouse setting. Located in Cleveland's Historic Warehouse District in the heart of Downtown, Acqua Di Luca has an innovative Mediterranean menu with remarkably fresh seafood, unique pasta dishes, extraordinary steaks and much more.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Acqua di Luca located at 500 W. St. Clair Avenue will be renamed Acqua di Dea.These changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. Acqua Di Dea will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj.For private events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

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7. Agave & Rye - Cleveland

3.4

Very Good(81)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 3 times today

Ah, Cleveland! Home to Rock 'n' Roll, LeBron's old stomping ground, and now the ultimate taco sensation - Agave & Rye! Nestled in the heart of this bustling city, where the music is as vibrant as a jalapeño's kick, our Cleveland location brings a fiesta like no other. Tacos near you? More like tacos right under your nose! And trust us, we're not talking about those cardboard-tasting foldovers; our Tacos are the LeBron James of the taco world – the MVP of Mexican food in Cleveland!

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8. Taza - A Lebanese Grill (Downtown Cleveland)

4.3

Awesome(806)

Price: Moderate

• Lebanese • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 3 times today

Taza guarantees an exotic, unforgettable experience. Committed to the meaning of Taza - fresh - we promise the freshest ingredients. We offer a wide selection of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, fish and meat lover appetizers and entrees inspired by traditional home cooked meals. By the same family who brought you Aladdin's Eatery!

9. Johnny's Downtown

4.2

Awesome(648)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cleveland West

Booked 7 times today

Johnny’s Downtown, opened in 1993, is similar to the original Johnny’s Bar on Fulton Road, featuring pasta, veal and fish. The setting, a refurbished 1860’s Warehouse District building, formerly a general store, is the drinking and dining spot of locals and business people alike. Joseph Fall, the executive chef, oversees the food operations and is responsible for our crafting our signature dishes and creating daily specials. There are several wines by the glass to choose from and the wine list has nabbed an Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator. There is piano music in the bar featuring Mike Petrone Monday-Friday, and Cliff Habian on Saturday evenings.

10. Masa & Agave

4.1

Excellent(16)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Masa & Agave Cleveland!Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times.Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs.Our collection of 100 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!

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Carlavip
Dallas - Fort Worth •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service and fantastic food. Always looking for upscale Italian restaurants that are truly high quality. We will be back the next trip to Cleveland. Thank you for a great meal
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Il VenetianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown Cleveland
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4.8
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Tracy
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved the food. Wish it was a little less loud. Service was wonderful and presentation was amazing.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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Sherri
Coastal Georgia •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing food and service! This was our first trip to Cleveland so we looked on Trip Advisor for a recommendation. We loved it. Friendly servers. Comfortable atmosphere.
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Cleveland ChopPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
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4.7
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nancy
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 Nov 2024
lovely place to have lunch. able to have conversation . service was not hovering ,the food delicious , and beautifully presented
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TURN Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton ClevelandPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.8
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tracyvip
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 Oct 2024
The newly revamped menu items we had were delish for both breakfast and dinner! Service was very attentive and top notch. We felt like family here! We look forward to coming back to visit again very soon!
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The Burnham RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.3

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54 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

2. Cleveland Chop

3. Il Venetian

4. TURN Bar + Kitchen at The Ritz-Carlton Cleveland

5. The Burnham Restaurant

6. Acqua di Dea

7. Agave & Rye - Cleveland

8. Taza - A Lebanese Grill (Downtown Cleveland)

9. Johnny's Downtown

10. Masa & Agave

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