Yelp users, surprisingly, sometimes get things right. Many of the places on the site's Top 20 Best Restaurants in Cleveland list should be there. But the algorithm that contributes to the list's selection is clearly far from perfect. Nonetheless, here's the full rundown, paired with choice Yelp review quotes.
The Top 20 Cleveland Restaurants of 2019, According to Yelp
By Scene Staff on Sat, Nov 9, 2019 at 10:31 am
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Butcher and the Brewer
2043 E. Fourth St., 216-331-0805Choice quote: “Amazing! We had a quick trip to Cleveland and found this gem just a few blocks from our hotel. We weren't super hungry so we did a tapas style meal and nothing disappointed.” -Maria G.
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The Bourbon Street Barrel Room
2393 Professor Ave., 216-298-4400Choice quote: “New Orleans has been on my list of travel destinations for a while - until the day comes, the BSBR will fill the NOLA sized hole in my heart.” -Angela M.
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Mia Bella Restaurant
12200 Mayfield Rd., 216-795-2355Choice quote: “So I travel a lot but never knew that Cleveland had a kick ass Italian section of town. Mia Bella was a great experience. Food, service and atmosphere were great.” -Rob D.
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Noble Beast Brewing
1470 Lakeside Ave., 216-417-8588Choice quote: “Went here on a Tuesday afternoon. Happy we found this hidden gem. Great beer - I had the Fall Farmhaus- and food was yummy- I had the CLE Corndog! Excellent service. Loved the atmosphere- not trendy, hipster place. Thank God!” -Heather H.
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Soho Chicken + Whiskey
1889 W. 25th St., 216-298-9090Choice quote: “Can y'all do no wrong????? YELP, I need a 6 star, here... puhleez…” - Jacqueline P.
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Sokolowski’s University Inn
1201 University Rd., 216-771-9236Choice quote: “I love places like this. Once you step in, you really get a sense of an older time of Cleveland, where polish men would be arguing over their drinks at the bar, surrounded by sports memorabilia and other polish trinkets.” -Adrianna U.
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Fat Cats
2061 W. 10th St., 216-579-0200Choice quote: “Fat Cats menu is lovely and crafted with care and attention to detail. The service is always top notch and their happy hour is not be missed. My sister and I really wanted to enjoy dinner on a patio recently and were in search of a dog friendly spot- ironically Fat Cats is happy to include your pooch in the dining experience.” -Gina R.
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Spice Kitchen & Bar
5800 Detroit Ave., 216-961-9637Choice quote: “OH MY WORD CLEVELAND friends. You have to come eat here. Coming here was the perfect end to my evening. This is a FARM TO TABLE restaurant concept.”- Agnes I.
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Slyman’s Restaurant
3106 Saint Clair Ave. NE, 216-621-3760Choice quote: “WOAH . I'm so mad that I haven't been here before!! I work right down the street! My coworker suggested we get some sandwiches from here and IM SHOOK! It's a smaller building so when you're driving make sure you don't miss it! You can park on the street!”-Ashley R.
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LJ Shanghai
3142 Superior Ave., 216-400-6936Choice quote: “Xiao long bao (soup dumpling) in Cleveland?! You betcha! I've had really authentic version in Shanghai and the west coast, and while these didn't reach those standards, they were still delicious and had a nice balance of flavors.” -Natt A.
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