Best Kid Friendly Restaurants in Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

Excellent as usual- love establishments of this level here in Cleveland. Service is wonderful, and the dishes from scratch with true ingredients make the day.

Sonja was our waitress. She was excellent. Our libations were made to our standards, ie, to the brim. I had the salmon and steamed greens which I would recommend. The general manager, Tim Magee, helped us with the wine selection. He was very personable. We will be coming back again.

Best barbecue in Lakewood. Highly recommend the brisket Mac and cheese

Absolutely fantastic experience at Maxi’s Bistro! Everything was delicious, the service was warm and attentive, and the whole meal felt like such a treat. But the calamari deserves its own special mention. It was honestly some of the best calamari I’ve ever had. Perfectly tender, incredibly flavorful, and fried just right without being greasy or heavy. I would genuinely come back just for the calamari! The rest of the meal was excellent as well, and the overall atmosphere made it a perfect spot for a great dinner. Maxi’s Bistro is definitely going on my list of Cleveland favorites. Highly recommend!

My wife and I had a fantastic anniversary dinner at Valerios — the food was outstanding from start to finish, with flavors that tasted genuinely authentic and fresh. The service matched the food perfectly: attentive, warm, and never rushed. On top of that, the ambiance was spot on, the kind of relaxed, inviting setting that made the evening feel truly special. Between the food, the service, and the atmosphere, this place checks every box. Highly recommend for anyone craving great Italian food in a great setting — we'll definitely be back to celebrate again!