22 Places To Get Late Night Eats In Cleveland

Happy Dog

5801 Detroit Rd., Cleveland

Happy Dog is the perfect Cleveland bar - the food is reasonable and good and most weekend nights there’s live music and shows are usually free or cost just five bucks to get in. If you haven’t been to this institution, go next time you have a chance. (Open till midnight Sunday, through Thursday, 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday)

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Flannery’s

323 Prospect Ave. E., Cleveland

Walking distance from where the Guardians and Cavaliers, Flannery’s has been a beloved bar since 1997. It sold in 2018 and was totally revamped but it maintained its feel as an Irish Pub. You can still get corned beef and kraut-stuffed Reuben balls, but there’s a great new half-pound pub burger blended with chuck, brisket and short rib. Classics like bangers and mash, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and meatloaf and mashers all have been upgraded. (Open till midnight Tuesday-Thursday, till 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. Sunday)

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Edison’s

2373 Professor Ave., Cleveland

You're not doing Tremont right if you don't land at Edison's for at least some portion of your night. It's the quintessential Tremont bar, the quintessential Cleveland bar — a real bar's bar. Whether you're just stopping in at the pickup door for a pizza or you're posting up at the lovely bar for an evening round with your finest friends, you'll be well taken care of here. (Kitchen open daily till 2 a.m.)

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Steve’s Diner

6850 Biddulph Rd., Brooklyn

Open since 1955, Steve’s Diner, also known as Steve’s Hotdog Diner, is a 24-hour haunt in Brooklyn. The no frills menu feels like a throwback to bygone days. Luckily, we still have places like this around to keep us honest.

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Mahall’s 20 Lanes

13200 Madison Ave., Lakewood

Coming up on their 100th anniversary in a few years, this bowling alley, music venue, bar and restaurant was established by the Mahall family in 1924. It’s still one of the more happening spots in town. The kitchen's open till 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Town Hall

1909 West 25th St., Cleveland

The popular West 25th bar and restaurant has been the place to see and be seen ever since it opened in 2013. The GMO-free menu is also one of the more vegan/vegetarian friendly places in town. (Kitchen open till midnight Sunday to Wednesday, 2 a.m. Thursday to Saturday)

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The Fairmount

2448 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights

Located in the Cedar Hill neighborhood, the Fairmount takes pub food to the next level. With a warm and lively atmosphere and one of the best patios in town, you’re missing out if you haven’t been. (Kitchen open until 11 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, 12 a.m. Friday and Saturday)

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Butcher and the Brewer

2043 East Fourth St., Cleveland

This East Fourth spot, known for their brewpub and their butcher shop, has been a popular spot since opening in 2014. Their meats, which are aged and cured in-house are fantastic and their house smoked corn dogs coated in buttermilk batter are another standout. And their Stop-Hop-Kaboom IPA is one of the best IPAs in town. (Open till 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

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The Rib Cage

2214 Lee Rd., Cleveland Heights and 1830 West 25th St., Cleveland

This barbecue joint serves some of the meatiest wings around. Go for the ‘Carolina Mustard Vinegar’ for one of the most unique and delicious flavors in town. They’ve been open in the Heights since 2012 and expanded to West 25th in 2018. (Open till midnight Friday and Saturday, 11 p.m. on Thursday.)

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Lago

1091 West 10th St., Cleveland

Chef Fabio Salerno's Lago is the place to be seen in the East Bank of the Flats. The patio is usually jumping and the meatballs are to die for. (Kitchen open till midnight Sunday-Wednesday, 1 a.m. Thursday to Saturday)

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