Highest-rated restaurants in Cleveland, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Cleveland using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

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#30. Il Rione

- Rating: 8.6
- Price: $
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 1303 W 65th St, Cleveland

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#29. Minh Ahn Vietnamese Restaurant

- Rating: 8.6
- Price: $$
- Category: Vietnamese
- Address: 5428 Detroit Ave, Cleveland

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#28. Superior Pho

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $
- Category: Vietnamese
- Address: 3030 Superior Ave E, Cleveland

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#27. Bourbon Street Barrel Room

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Cajun / Creole
- Address: 2393 Professor Ave, Cleveland

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#26. Local West

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 7400 Detroit Av, Cleveland

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#25. Blue Point Grille

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 700 W Saint Clair Ave (at W 6th St), Cleveland

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#24. Charlie's Restaurant

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $
- Category: Diner
- Address: 2102 Brookpark Rd (at Broadview Rd), Cleveland

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#23. Sokolowski's University Inn

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Eastern European
- Address: 1201 University Rd (at W 13th Pl), Cleveland

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#22. Boaz Cafe

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 2549 Lorain Ave, Cleveland

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#21. Aladdin's Eatery

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Mediterranean
- Address: 12447 Cedar Rd, Cleveland

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#20. Momocho

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 1835 Fulton Rd, Cleveland

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#19. Don's Lighthouse

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 8905 Lake Ave (at Clifton Blvd.), Cleveland

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#18. The South Side

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Southern / Soul
- Address: 2207 W 11th St (at Fairview Ave), Cleveland

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#17. soho chicken + whiskey

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Southern / Soul
- Address: 1889 W 25th St, Cleveland

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#16. Heck's Cafe

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Burgers
- Address: 2927 Bridge Ave, Cleveland

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#15. Dante

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 2247 Professor Ave, Cleveland

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#14. The Tremont Tap House

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Gastropub
- Address: 2572 Scranton Rd (at Starkweather Ave), Cleveland

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#13. Jack Frost Donuts

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Donuts
- Address: 4960 Pearl Rd, Cleveland

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#12. Batuqui

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Brazilian
- Address: 12706 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland

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#11. Barrio

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 503 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland

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#10. Happy Dog

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Hot Dogs
- Address: 5801 Detroit Ave (at W 58th St), Cleveland

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#9. REBoL

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Café
- Address: 101 W Superior Ave, Cleveland

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#8. Ferris Deli

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $
- Category: Deli / Bodega
- Address: 13507 Lakewood Heights Blvd, Lakewood

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#7. Luxe Kitchen & Lounge

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 6605 Detroit Ave (btw West 65th and West 67th), Cleveland

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#6. Siam Cafe

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Chinese
- Address: 3951 Saint Clair Ave NE, Cleveland

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#5. Koko Bakery

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 3710 Payne Ave #102 (at E 37th St), Cleveland

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#4. Presti's Bakery

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 12101 Mayfield Rd (at Coltman Rd), Cleveland

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#3. Ginko

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Sushi
- Address: 2247 Professor Ave, Cleveland

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#2. West Side Market Cafe

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $
- Category: Café
- Address: 1995 W 25th St, Cleveland

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#1. Slyman's Restaurant

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 3106 Saint Clair Ave NE (at E 31st St), Cleveland