Highest-rated restaurants in Cleveland by diners

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January 18, 2024
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Highest-rated restaurants in Cleveland by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Cleveland, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#13. Edwins Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 13106 Buckeye Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Zaytoon Lebanese Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1150 Huron Road East Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Lebanese, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Marie's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4502 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Palazzo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 10031 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. 5 Points Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3600 West Park Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Moes Tavern

- Rating: 5.0/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1740 East 17th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Ferrara's Imported Foods

- Rating: 5.0/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5750 Mayfield Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Opal on Pearl

- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 4250 Pearl Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Half Moon Bakery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3460 West 25th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Bakeries, Empanadas, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Boney Fingers BBQ

- Rating: 5.0/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1800 Euclid Ave. Ste 3 Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Barbeque, Sandwiches, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Sabor Miami Cafe & Gallery

- Rating: 5.0/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4848 Broadview Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Bylo Gyro Bob's

- Rating: 5.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14007 Puritas Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Cassa Kitchen & Catering

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 1900 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Moroccan, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.

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