3 Best Restaurants for People Watching in Shaker Heights

3 restaurants available nearby

1. Giovannis

4.8

Exceptional(1985)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Beachwood

Booked 16 times today

Since 1976 Giovanni's continues to serve Cleveland outstanding Italian cuisine & a unique dining experience. Giovanni's has been awarded the Di Rona, AAA & Wine Spectator Award, Cleveland Magazine "Silver Spoon" Award (Best Italian Restaurant & Best Italian Restaurant in Northern Ohio) several times over the years. The wine cellar, classified as one of the country's finest with over 800 selections, earned Wine Spectator's Grand Award.Giovanni's recent renovation brings the atmosphere more in tune to today's feelings. The Picasso Room with wood paneling, distinctive artwork, fireplace & elegant French doors, seating up to 30, is ideal for corporate & social functions.The imaginative cuisine offers surprising variations of classic recipes including handmade pastas, seafood, veal, lamb, beef & game. Elegance & first class service are an experience not to be missed. The more casual lounge & bar areas are excellent alternatives serving the same menu as the main dining room.

2. Maxi’s Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(363)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • University Circle

Booked 6 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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3. OddFellows - Chagrin Falls

4.8

Exceptional(208)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Chagrin Falls

Booked 19 times today

Located in the heart of Chagrin Falls, Oddfellows takes its name from the historic building it occupies, once home to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows whose motto is “Friendship, Love and Truth”. We feature contemporary American cuisine and an extensive handcrafted cocktail list.

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3 restaurants available nearby

1. Giovannis

2. Maxi’s Bistro

3. OddFellows - Chagrin Falls

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