We went to Cordelia for the first time to celebrate our wedding anniversary, knowing we were going…read moreto have great food. We loved learning that orders are meant to be shared, and everything comes out fresh from the kitchen when they're finished preparing it. We decided to be adventurous and do the Bellie Up - and couldn't have had a better experience. Although we didn't get to choose any of the meals in the courses, there wasn't a single dish we had that we didn't go back for a second bite. Everything was paired perfectly and tasted delicious. There were multiple things we had that we would've never ordered for ourselves, and some of those items we ended up absolutely loving! The staff are ridiculously knowledgeable about the food and drink options, and we got to box up everything we didn't eat to take home. We will absolutely be back to celebrate our special moments. P.S. - If you don't get the fried chicken, you wasted your trip.

Top 5 dining experiences…read more The ambience is adorable and cool. Comfortable. The music is sort of loud but I guess that's the East 4th vibe The service and the food are tied with no way to out rank Service made us feel comfortable to ask endless questions. Try all the things and take our time enjoying it all. We shared everything our favs were the carrot murahamara, the farmer cheese dip, the burger box, the cabbage We had so match food this is a dream to come and have the opportunity to taste so many dishes and flavors While the cocktails are on the pricey side I expect they are comparable to the area especially with the neighbors I will reco Cordelia for a long time!

I've been hearing about the "Aviator" for a long time and for one reason or another just never got…read morethere. Well we finally made it tonight. It is not what I expected. The facility is far bigger than I thought it would be. They have a central restaurant with multiple party centers on either side. It's a really BIG facility. New, modern, and quite attractive. With plenty of convenient parking. The wall of the restaurant that faces Cleveland Hopkins Airport is all glass. It affords you quite an impressive view of the airport and the planes landing. The staff we met was pleasant and efficient. Our server, Mina, did an excellent job all night. If there was a weak point, it would be the food. It was not bad (I'm trying to be kind); it was just uninspired, limited, and not really well prepared. Because they do not offer bread for the table our only option was to order the "Soft Pretzel". It arrived badly overcooked, crunchy not soft, and even boardering on burnt. The charcuterie board was OK, but uninspired. I ordered the "Lemon Chicken" which was a full half chicken in a reasonably good sauce. But the meat was dry and it came only with brussel sprouts (yuk!). My wife had the "Walleye" which she simply said was "okay"... oh well. Our guests weren't any more impressed than we were. I will say our coffee and "Pot de Creme" were very good... thank goodness. All in all, our overall experience was "meh"... just "meh". Sorry - really probably should be 3.5

Celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary called for something simple, yet memorable--and The…read moreAviator delivered exactly that. We dropped in for Happy Hour, looking for cocktails and a few bites, and were immediately struck by the well-appointed space. The runway views at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport added an unexpected layer of entertainment--watching planes take off and land while toasting 14 years of marital bliss felt like the perfect backdrop. We started strong with a French 75 and an Old Fashioned--both expertly crafted, but that Old Fashioned? Smooth, balanced, and memorable enough to set the tone for the entire evening. Wednesday happens to be Wing Day ($2 whole wings), and we took full advantage. We sampled Buffalo, Sweet & Tangy BBQ, Lemon Pepper Dry Rub, and the undeniable star of the show: Garlic Parmesan. Each had its own personality, but that Garlic Parmesan was simply elite. Service was impeccable--Emily was attentive without being intrusive, making sure our experience flowed as effortlessly as the cocktails. Speaking of which, round two brought a Cosmo alongside a repeat of that Old Fashioned...because when you find the right note, you stay in that key. For food, we shared the French Dip Baguette--shaved prime rib, provolone, horseradish aioli, and au jus done right--and paired it with the Mega Crunch Fries, elevated with sea salt, rosemary, and a light truffle oil drizzle. Simple menu items, executed with intention. We closed the evening the same way we began--together, with one final round of Old Fashioneds. A Happy Hour well spent. A celebration well honored. A 14-year journey still taking off.

great dive bar great burger…read morestaff was awesome if you are in town this is a great place to try

Stopped in for a quick bite. Love the small town vibe. GREAT MUSIC! Service was fast and friendly…read more Burgers were good.

We got to cross another "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" restaurant off our list: Good Company in…read moreCleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood! It's a cute little place right near the lake with white brick walls, a casual atmosphere, and phenomenal service. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and sat right away. Our waitress truly went above and beyond for us, making our visit feel extra special!! Everything is so fresh here--they even make their own pretzels and sandwich bread from scratch! We shared a Soft Pretzel served with house-made brown butter cream cheese which was absolutely delicious. For mains, I got the Cheese Steak Dip and my husband got the Surf & Turf. Highly recommend checking them out!

On our third visit to Good Company we ended up getting a smash burger which we cut in half and…read moresplit because it was so large. Burger was perfectly cooked. Sandwich was good, but a little heavy on the lettuce. We also got the chicken skins with ranch, which of course are the best part of fried chicken. This dish was raped about by Michael Symon and Guy Fieri. We also got some french fries dusted and hot spices which we need more ranch dressing for. Very good, but we need to go later on dusting next time. We also got a brown sugar rice crispy treat which we got one to split and then we ended up getting a second one because it was so good. Cheers, the good company

This is the place to visit! Warm ambiance, great drinks and the BEST bartenders in town! We enjoyed…read moreOld Fashioned's, whisky flight and charcuterie treats. Guillermo and staff went above and beyond for us - they have an excellent whisky selection. Thanks for the fun conversations and laughs. Can't wait to go back for live music!

Just stopped in for a couple of drinks. The bartender was nice and the service was good. A cool…read morespot to have some drink in an intimate atmosphere.

A friend was visiting from out of town and this was one of the places I thought would be unique for…read moreher to visit. We shared the loco moski, paprikash sandwich, and a side of bacon wrapped tots (good option if you just want 2 and not the full appetizer). While the bacon wrapped tots are famous from Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, I actually liked the loco moski and paprikash sandwich more. The loco moski is a fun combination between a loco moco but with pierogi, and I like that the peppered gravy wasn't too rich. The paprikash sandwich was also a great combo of chicken, sausage, peppers, cheese, paprikash, on lightly crispy bread. Parking available as free street parking--though you may have to circle to find parking since it's near the Christmas House. Staff were nice and efficient. The place does feel a little tight in terms of space with less lighting, but there's still plenty of seating and what matters to me more is good food. Overall, great place to try local food. Would get the loco moski and paprikash sandwich again.

This place is a one stop shop for many Cleveland classics both original and vegan versions…read more My pre-trip research brought this place to my attention. I wanted to try the pierogi and the Polish boy and the KRAUT and having an extensive beer menu doesn't hurt either. Friendly neighborhood watering hole literally on the corner and basically across the street from the a Christmas story house allowing you to eat within eye sight of the leg lamp. I wanted basically everything from the menu that came vegan (spoiler alert there are tons and tons of things) but gastric space comes at a premium on vacation so we settled on the fried cheese. I was very excited to see the Polish boy (and vegan option no less) I didn't have much of a choice. GF ordered the vegan pierogi platter with vegan kielbasa on a bed of kraut. Firstly the fried cheese was head and shoulders above any mozz sticks or anything of the sort that I have had in memory. The breading is seasoned and crispy and heaven on earth. The cheese is PIPING. Like you will burn yourself if you, like me, have no patience. The accompanying tomato sauce is also steaming. So good. The Polish boy was also in a league of its own. Love that they have a vegan version. What a combo. Probably one of Cleveland's most important community contributions. We ordered the latkes to go and they were orgasmic. What a special place.

Made a reservation for a Saturday night and were seated at a nice spacious corner booth. The vibe…read moreis amazing, dim lights, not too loud, spacious but cozy--perfect for celebrating a special occasion! Favorites were the steak tips, mushroom tartlets, mussels, crispy pork belly, and baked Alaska. The kale salad and brussel sprouts good but not too special. We thought the meatballs were nothing special and the stuffed cabbage was too salty. But overall had a great time trying the different dishes, and enjoyed the complimentary cookies and decorative postcard! Definitely would recommend!

If you're looking for a classy dining experience in Cleveland, one place that needs to be on your…read morelist is Kiln on the East Side. We stopped in for a celebratory dinner and were impressed by the ambiance and the variety of goodies on the menu. We started with a Kiln #3 and a Kiln #6 for drinks, followed by some popovers with homemade butter and berry preserves, and a bibb salad. But my favorite was the roasted candy striped beets (beets with passion fruit, blackberries, sumac, mint and almonds) along with the stuffed cabbage (kasha, eggplant, mushrooms, caraway, tomato-cashew sauce). An arctic char was the fish of the day, providing the protein and umami for the meal. And finally, a baked alaska for dessert (pistachio cake, cherry jam and vanilla ice cream). Wow, that was good. Shout out to Schuyler, our server who dutifully walked us through the menu and helped us pick fantastic dishes! If you're looking for fantastic food in Cleveland, get yourself to Kiln ASAP!

The food was amazing! Pimento grilled cheese, Clyde burger and General Tsofu. I was pleasantly…read moresurprised!!! The ambiance was perfect for lunch with my family and the service was attentive but not intrusive. Thank you for a great meal!!

Cleveland seems to have a fair amount of local craft brewers. I was very happy with my meal, the…read moretasty beers and the service. The chicken sandwich was alright, and I enjoyed the signature Bohemian Pilsner and a nice hazy IPA. Low tables, hi-tops and bar seating aplenty. 10/10 would return!