Cleveland American restaurants you'll love
Top American restaurants in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland remains one of the most well-known cities in the country and it has a restaurant scene to match its reputation. Spend a day out and about along the waterfront, and you'll see the difference between Cleveland and other cities nearby. It's a quaint vibe you can't find in other places in the state.
Here, you can choose from every type of cuisine you can think of, but Cleveland’s American-style restaurants are a solid choice when you don’t have time to decide. All of the American restaurants have great menus, and many of the most highly rated places provide curbside pickup and online ordering. But don't forget about the Elyria area either because it gives you more options in case you can't find an American place in Cleveland proper. It shouldn't be a problem to find a nice spot near Cleveland because it's easily accessible.
What's great about the American restaurants in Cleveland is that many offer unique menu items you can’t find anywhere elsewhere. What could be better for a self-respecting foodie? The answer is not much, especially if you live near the city.
Must-try American restaurants in Cleveland

Two Bucks - Middleburg Heights
18336 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights
Popular items | |
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CLE Burger | $10.00 |
CHEDDAR, BACON, BBQ, PICKLE, ONION | |
House Salad | $9.50 |
Romaine Lettuce | Tomato | Onion | Croutons | Cheddar Cheese | |
Bucker Burger | $15.50 |
CHEDDAR CHEESE, BACON, FRIED EGG |

HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Harry Buffalo E 4th Street
2120 E 4th St, Cleveland
Popular items | |
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Tender Basket | $12.00 |
Four Tenders, Fries, Fancy Sauce, Choice of Dipping Sauce. | |
Lg BONELESS Wings Fries | $21.00 |
16 Fresh Cut Boneless Wings Deep Fried, Tossed in Your Choice of Wing Sauce, Served With Fries | |
Chix Mac n Cheese Pizza | $14.00 |
Mac and Cheese, Buffalo Sauce, Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella and Parmesan Cheese |

GRILL
Barley House
1261 West 6 Street, Cleveland
Popular items | |
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Burger Your Way | $14.00 |
Ohio Beef Patty/ Includes Choice of Lettuce, Tomato, Onion/ Additional Toppings Extra/ Brioch Bun | |
Chicken Wings | $16.00 |
Fried -or- Baked. Sauces: Garlic Hot > Sweet Thai Chili > Buffalo > Sweet BBQ > Parmesan Ranch > Hot Garlic Parm Ranch > Cajun Dry Rub | |
Barley Chik Fil A | $14.00 |
Fried or Grilled Chicken Breast/ Pepper Jack Cheese/ Slaw/ Pickle/ Hot Garlic Parm Ranch Sauce/ Brioche Bun. |

Pounders Bar and Grill - Parma Heights - 6370 York Rd.
6370 York Rd., Parma heights
Popular items | |
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Cheese Balls | $7.50 |
Breaded pepper jack cheese cubes served with ranch | |
Pork Rinds | $5.00 |
Your choice of Cajun, Buffalo, BBQ or plain. Side of House buffalo for dipping. | |
The Basic | $10.00 |
Your choice of seasoned grilled chicken or a ½ lb all beef burger. Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and American cheese |

Market Garden Brewpub & Restaurant - 1947 W. 25th St.
1947 W. 25th St., Cleveland
Popular items | |
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Mushroom & Goat Cheese | $20.00 |
roasted shiitake, roasted garlic oil, goat cheese, marinated artichokes, aged cheese blend, pecorino, parsley. VG|VA|GFA | |
The OG | $16.00 |
aged cheese blend, red sauce VG|VA | |
Pepperoni | $18.00 |
Ohio pepperoni, aged cheese blend, red sauce, pecorino |

CHICKEN WINGS • CHICKEN • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Harry Buffalo Highland Heights
5604 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights
Popular items | |
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Super Herd Burger | $12.00 |
American & Swiss Cheese / Bacon / Lettuce / Tomato / Pickle / Fancy Sauce. Served with fries. | |
(5) Baked Pretzel Sticks | $9.00 |
Beer Cheese and Honey Mustard | |
BBQ Chicken Santa Fe Salad | $12.00 |
Cheese Mix, Charred Corn, Black Beans, Tomato, Onion, Avocado, and Tortilla |

GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • FRENCH FRIES
Neighbors Bar and Grill
15024 Puritas Ave, Cleveland
Popular items | |
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Traditional Chicken Wings | $9.99 |
Bone-in. Served with your choice of sauce. | |
"The Classic" Burger | $9.99 |
Half pound burger, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun. | |
Bacon & Cheddar Overload Burger | $11.99 |
Half pound burger topped with grilled mushroom, lettuce, tomato, onion, Swiss and American cheeses on a Kaiser roll. |

PIZZA • SALADS • SANDWICHES • GRILL • CHICKEN WINGS • HAMBURGERS
Cork-N-Bottle
6724 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights
Popular items | |
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Greek Wings (10) | $15.00 |
Greek seasoning served w/ a lemon wedge | |
Family Pizza (1/2 sheet) | $17.00 |
Create your own.. | |
Large Pizza (12 cut) | $14.00 |
Create your own.. |

PIZZA • SOUPS • SALADS • SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Great Lakes Brewing Company
2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland
Popular items | |
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Sausage Sampler | $18.00 |
A selection of sausages from K&K Portage Market Ohio City Provisions and Czuchraj Meats, sauerkraut, sauteed onions, pickles, mustard Add a side of pierogis $2 | |
Fitz Burger | $18.00 |
Two all-beef market patties, bacon, sauteed onions, house-made Bourbon BBQ, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, toasted brioche bun | |
4 Pack Blackout Stout Bottles | $13.99 |
ABV: 9.9% IBU: 50 Hops: Simcoe, Northern Brewer Malts: 2-Row Base Malt, Crystal 77, Black, Roasted Barley Pairs Well With: Ribeye Steak, Rich Chocolate Dessert and Pungent Cheeses |

SANDWICHES • GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Grayton Road Tavern
4760 Grayton Rd., Cleveland
Popular items | |
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Build Your Own Burger | $11.99 |
Each hearty steakburger* is served on an egg bun with choice of French fries, lattice potato chips or tator tots with lettuce, tomato and onion. | |
Traditional Wings | $14.99 |
One pound of jumbo wings tossed with your choice of #GRT special sauces. | |
Buffalo Bleu Wrap | $12.99 |
Fried chicken tenders stuffed in a tomato basil wrap with diced tomatoes, lettuce, onions, bleu cheese & creamy buffalo ranch sauce. |

The Haunted House Restaurant
13463 Cedar Road, Cleveland Heights
Popular items | |
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Spaulding’s Wings & Fries | $9.99 |
BBQ, Garlic Parm, Lemon Pepper, Plain | |
The Lurch Burger w/Fries | $15.99 |
Beef patty w/onion jam, smoked gouda, bacon jam, garlic aioli, arugula | |
Ecto Burger | $15.99 |
Impossible Burger w/vegan BBQ pulled pork, vegan smoked gouda, sliced grilled onions |

Adam's Place
681 East 200th Street, Cleveland
Popular items | |
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#8- Adam's Big Bite | $7.49 |
#6-Corned Beef Hash w/ 2 Eggs | $7.49 |
#2- Two Eggs Any Style w/ Meat | $6.39 |

The Tavern of Mayfield
6088 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield hts
Popular items | |
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Philly Sandwich | $12.00 |
Choose grilled sliced ribeye steak or grilled chicken, served with grilled onions, peppers & mushrooms, white american cheese, mayonnaise, on a toasted french roll | |
Wings | $0.00 |
Served 5 or 10 tossed in your choice of hot, mild, bourbon bbq, garlic parmesan, honey siracha, cajun dry rub, honey lemon pepper, honey gold, sriracha ranch. Served with ranch or blue cheese side | |
Onion Rings | $5.00 |
Served with Tavern sauce |

FRENCH FRIES
Toast Cleveland
1365 West 65th St, Cleveland
Popular items | |
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Brisket Burger | $13.00 |
tomato jam, Raclette cheese, lettuce, pickles available gluten free (on a bed of mixed greens) | |
Fried Brussels Sprouts | $11.00 |
Deep fried Brussels sprouts with a sambal aioli, soy caramel drizzle, toasted sesame seeds and chives $11 vegetarian | |
Buffalo Cauliflower | $10.00 |
tempura batter, buffalo sauce, bleu cheese dip vegetarian, available vegan, fried in a fryer that uses soy, gluten may be present in fryer. |

Das Schnitzel Haus
5728 PEARL RD, PARMA
Popular items | |
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Jäger Schnitzel | $21.00 |
Pork schnitzel, topped with homemade mushroom gravy, served with two sides. | |
Schnitzel Vom Schwein (Pork) | $18.00 |
Tenderized pork loin, breaded and seasoned "Vienna Style". Served w/ 2 sides | |
Kartoffel Kuchle | $9.00 |
4 potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream |

BBQ • SANDWICHES • GRILL
5 Points Grille
239 Richmond Road, Richmond Heights
Popular items | |
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Chicken Wings | $19.54 |
Crisp, fried to perfection (added $1 is your choice of sauce) served with fresh cut seasoned fries | |
1 WING PLAIN | $1.88 |

FISH AND CHIPS • BBQ • GRILL
Harvard Wine & Grille - 3962 Mayfield Rd. Cleveland Heights 44121
3962 Mayfield Road, Cleveland Heights

Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant & Club
2035 East 4th Street, Cleveland

GRILL • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
TOLI Tavern of Little Italy
12117 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland

FRENCH FRIES
Teamz Restaurant & Bar
6611 Eastland Rd, Middleburg Heights

SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Yours Truly Rockside
8111 Rockside Rd, Valley View

SANDWICHES • HAMBURGERS • FRENCH FRIES
Yours Truly Playhouse Square
1228 Euclid Ave, Cleveland

Two Bucks - Mayfield Heights
1637 Golden Gate Plaza, Mayfield Heights

The Kensington Pub
2260 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights

The Great Lakes Brewing Company - Events
2516 Market Avenue, Cleveland
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