Best Lunch Restaurants in University Circle

67 restaurants available nearby

1. Maxi’s Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(335)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • University Circle

Booked 5 times today

Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi’s embodies a vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.Our main level offers guests the opportunity to interact in a casual and upbeat setting or to partake in the dynamic liveliness of the bar. The cozy and intimate upstairs level seats 50 people comfortably and can be booked for events such as meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, presentations and more. Our fully enclosed and heated garden patio provides a relaxed and comfortable dining experience while the sidewalk tables allow for a most spectacular view of Little Italy.Whether you are looking for a place to dine before going to The Cleveland Orchestra concert or searching for the perfect location to share a conversation, Maxi’s welcomes you to enjoy dinner, an appetizer, a glass of wine at the bar, a Peroni while the game is going on, or even an espresso with a San Pellegrino for a caffeine push.

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2. Michelson and Morley

4.4

Awesome(513)

Price: Moderate

• American • University Circle

Booked 5 times today

An American-style bistro featuring a variety of locally source and seasonal small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches and entrees. Michelson and Morley is located inside CWRUs Tinkham Veale University Center.

3. Fahrenheit

4.4

Awesome(3292)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 29 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

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4. The Haunted House Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(3897)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 24 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

5. Table 45

4.6

Exceptional(1202)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland East

Booked 12 times today

Table 45 offers cutting-edge contemporary dining, emphasizing world cuisine, located in the heart of the city at the InterContinental Cleveland, only minutes from downtown, the Cleveland Clinic and University Circle. The menu features tastes from around the world and home, all created by our chefs from whole ingredients. You can enjoy watching our culinary team from the open kitchen area or elevate your dining experience by booking Table 45, our Chef's Table, directly in the kitchen with a full view of all the action. The warm and vibrant atmosphere will suit those dressed in jeans or couture. Table 45 promises to be unlike any other dining experience in the Midwest. The restaurant's existentialist decor will provide a backdrop for the main attraction, the culinary teams simple, yet exquisite, cuisine and the people who experience it.

6. Il Venetian

4.8

Exceptional(900)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 25 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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7. The Centro- Cleveland

4.4

Awesome(328)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 18 times today

The Centro, located inside the Metropolitan at the 9 Hotel, offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of Downtown Cleveland's Gateway District. Enjoy dinner before or drinks after a show at Playhouse Square or a ball game at the arena or stadium. As a stand-out destination, indulge in weekly brunch, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Prepare for a culinary journey filled with tantalizing appetizers and mouthwatering main courses. From the rich flavors of Bone-In Filet Mignon, House-Made Lobster Raviolo, and delicate Chilean Sea Bass, these delicacies will ignite your taste buds. Pair your meal with a selection from Centro's extensive wine list, or sip on a handcrafted cocktail. Private space is available for an intimate dinner, meeting, or special event. Staying at the hotel is not necessary to indulge in this memorable dining experience. The Centro is a must-visit for food enthusiasts eager to experience the finest flavors Downtown Cleveland has to offer.

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8. 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.

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

4.8

Exceptional(285)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 10 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.

10. Betts - Cleveland

4.4

Awesome(541)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 9 times today

Please call the restaurant at +1 (216) 357-2680 if looking to book a reservation for parties over (5) five guests. We are more than happy to accommodate you and your party if possible. "Betts" is a tribute to Elizabeth Schofield, wife of Captain Levi Schofield and our namesake. The space is cozy yet airy and feels like a mix between a restaurant and a very cool home that you’d happily want to reside in all day. Betts is inspired by American dishes we all know and love but reinvented with a thoughtful approach. The menu focuses on freshness, quality and whole foods put out from a predominantly scratch kitchen. It's easy to eat healthy here and it's just as easy to indulge- the menu has something for everyone.

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Tracy
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 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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tiffany
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Such a fun experience! The food was incredible! If you have a horror movie fan, you have to take them! They have a purge birthday experience as well, which was such a fun little thing. I also appreciated that they could tell my autistic son was not excited about the characters, and they didn't go up to him! Would definitely come back!
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The Haunted House RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Cleveland Heights
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4.3
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was excellent. Everything was cooked exactly as requested and came out at the perfect time. Staff was friendly and provided amazing service.
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Table 45Price: Moderate• American• Cleveland East
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4.6
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Rebekah
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Wonderful food, desserts, wine and atmosphere. Perfect for a date night, and a great location before a concert/event in University Circle. $10 cash parking in church parking lot close to restaurant, or valet is also an option.
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Maxi’s BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• University Circle
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4.6
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Anita
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 Jul 2024
Lunch was great - all of us ordered different salads with the add-on crab cake. The salads were good and the crab cake was perfect - crispy edges, not a lot of filler, and delicious! Our waiter was attentive and inconspicuous at the same time.
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Michelson and MorleyPrice: Moderate• American• University Circle
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4.4

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67 restaurants available nearby

1. Maxi’s Bistro

2. Michelson and Morley

3. Fahrenheit

4. The Haunted House Restaurant

5. Table 45

6. Il Venetian

7. The Centro- Cleveland

8. The Burnham Restaurant

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

10. Betts - Cleveland

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