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The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge, Cleveland, OH

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge

3.9
3.9
275 Reviews
$30 and under
American
At the heart of every dining experience is our dedicated staff, and you, our loyal guests. We are grateful for your continued loyalty and support during this unprecedented time, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Ghost Light restaurant and lounge. We are pleased that we have been able to stay in contact with you through our social media channels. The time has come and we are excited to be opening our dining room to our loyal guests. We will reopen in accordance with state and local regulations. The health and safety of our community, our employees, and our guests remain are highest priority. Whenever you feel comfortable returning for a great meal, Ghost Light restaurant will be here for you. Thank you again for your continued loyalty. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

  • Cross street

    12th street

  • Parking details

    $15+tax valet parking when dining in our restaurant.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Mediocre Dining
  2. ChristineA

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a lovely little place. Food was delicious.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    They told us they close at 11 they had a crappy Buffay. They couldn’t serve any alcohol but a Mamosa and possibly a bloody Mary would not suggest it if you’re doing a group outing to the Playhouse Square even the Playhouse Square suggested you could stay there it’s convenient, but not a very good value for your food or The group.
  4. Steakhouseseeker

    Columbus

    231 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    231 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Our server was amazing. So personal and funny. Her personality made the evening. She took care of us at a previous visit. This place is awesome
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    This is not a restaurant you want to go to if you are planning on attending production in Playhouse Square. We had reservations with two of our grandsons at 600pm before the 730pm play Aladdin. By 650pm none of our food had appeared. We had to ask the waitress twice for more bread and a soda refill for my grandson. Finally we got up to cancel the meals and pay for our drinks when a manager came out and said they were having difficulties in the kitchen. It would have been nice to know when we sat down so we could have gone somewhere else to feed our grandsons. We were offered a free appetizer in the future which was no incentive for me to ever return to this badly run restaurant. We are season ticket holder for the Broadway Series and the CLE Film Festival and will never recommend or go to this restaurant again
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had dinner prior to show at playhouse square, we have season tickets and like to switch up the places we eat for each show. Needless to say we have tried most places within walking distance over the last few years, this was one of our favorites and the best service wise I have been to since COVID has caused a shortage in wait staff. Our service Star was AMAZING. Menu is limited, that is the only downside, but the dishes we had were great and Star did not steer us wrong with her recommendations.
  7. MikeJ

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The food was pretty run of the mill. Service was not great either. We waited quite a while just to get our second drink. We were there almost two hours before a show and barely made it out in time.
  8. ToniR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Food was terrible . I ordered the steak , medium, it was burned .. not seared … but burnt … and WELL done …hands down worst steak I’ve ever had … the chicken sandwich was unappetizing as well , I will never eat there again .
  9. KSea

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Enough selection to keep everyone happy. Salmon was over cooked. Do NOT skip the bananas foster for dessert… wow!!!!

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on February 22, 2023Glad you enjoyed the bananas foster! We do apologize about the salmon, feel free to stop in and ask for the manager upon your next experience.

  10. RALPHN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Staff was very friendly and helpful considering how busy they were. The manager would stop by to check and see if we were taken care of.Our waitress was very good.
  11. KarenH

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience2
    Food was very good. The wait was not.

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on February 22, 2023Thank you so much for the feedback as we use it to prevent further mishaps. We are glad you enjoyed the food and would love to have you back to give you the service you deserve in short wait times.

  12. bethd

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner before a show - perfect spot. A little fancy, but not too much. Service was great - food and drinks were awesome too. Prices didn’t seem to be that outrageous since we expect to pay a lot nowadays no matter what

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on February 22, 2023Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! We love to hear from our guests about the great experiences you have.

  13. annodboo

    Cleveland

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another good meal at Ghostlight very convenient for going to a production at Playhouse Square. Only thing I wish is that they would expand there menu or change it up with a special now and then Our waitress Star was very good .. friendly and efficient .. there when needed .

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on February 22, 2023Thank you so much for such a positive and honest review!!!

  14. KYNS

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was wonderful. Patrick was a fantastic server, and everyone that we encountered working there was friendly and attentive. I ordered a salad with salmon and the lemon marscapone cake - both were quite delicious.
  15. DennisT

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice spot for a reasonably priced pre-theater meal
  16. Mary

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    Had dinner here before attending a Broadway show. Great drinks on the cocktail menu. I had the Cobb salad. Very good. Everything very fresh. My husband ordered the shrimp served over pasta. He loved it. An easy stop before a show. Close to PlayHouse square.
  17. KristenC

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience! Had dinner before a show and everything was perfect!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    We waited 30 minutes after being seated before getting our drinks. We ordered a bottle of wine and we had to open it ourselves
  19. DanielaK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was awesome and the service was outstanding! We sat at the bar and never had to ask for anything. Very attentive and amazing. I would definitely go back to this place anytime I visit Playhouse Square!

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you so much for the kind remarks regarding your experience with us!!! We would love to see you again very soon!!!

  20. Steakhouseseeker

    Columbus

    232 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    232 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great location pre playhouse square event!

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on January 30, 2023We always aim to exceed all guests expectations, love to hear we were able to accomplish this. Thanks for the feedback!!

  21. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Nice place, good location before a show at the playhouse. Food was average. I asked about happy hour, as there was a sign on their window, the manager told me there is no happy hour, it went away with Covid. She said people always ask… here’s an idea, take the sign down.

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on January 30, 2023We sincerely apologize about being mislead with the happy hour, we are working with some decal teams to remove it without damaging the building and has taken longer than we expected, we greatly appreciate the feedback as we use it to create a better overall operation. Thanks again!! -Ghostlight Team

  22. LisaH

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Staff and service were great. We were easily finished in time for our show. The food was good although the selections were not extensive. Fine for a hotel restaurant and within walking distance of Playhouse Square.

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on January 30, 2023Thank you so much for the feedback and it is my pleasure to announce that we are currently undergoing a menu update that will reach the tables very soon!! We hope to see you again!

  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Wait staff was tremendous.
  24. MikevMentor

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great. Took the grandkids to Disney in ice and went after. That made the kids feel very special.

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on January 20, 2023Thank you very much for the kind feedback!! We love hearing that we helped enhance your theater night. As we strive to give every guest the best experience possible!

  25. Mary

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I had the chicken pot pie which was excellent. My husband had the walleye. Also very good. We weren't expecting much because it's a restaurant in a hotel lobby, but we both thought it was very good. We were going to a show at Playhouse Square so it was very convenient.

    The Ghost Light Restaurant & LoungeResponded on January 20, 2023Thanks for the feedback! We truly strive each and everyday to exceed guest expectations and would love to have you back for another pre-show meal!! :)

  26. RandallJ

    Cleveland

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    This was a pre-theater meal for us. Attentive service and the food was done well.
  27. jeffs

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Good food, good pricing for downtown. They forgot a meal so 3 of us had food while one didn’t, which is always uncomfortable. Wife got short rib which was delicious, I got a farmers stew special which was always fabulous. Both my kids got scrimp scampi, which was average. Overall, food was good and service was good enough for us to go back. In Crown Plaza so you can valet park for same price as parking to go to Playhouse Square and have dinner. Short walk to theatres. We would go back.
  28. CarolynH

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Serve was good, had hamburgers, they where ok. Good place to go before the theater.
  29. Amberly

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Nice location close to theaters. The food is very good but not particularly memorable.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Our waitress was very nice, extremely busy, and we understand that there are staffing issues. Our appetizer was good, but while we were eating our appetizer, not even halfway done, a server came and asked if we were ready for him to bring our meals, that they were ready. We didn’t want them to be cold, so we said yes. Everything very rushed. We both orders steaks, they were tough and not cooked medium rare, they were extremely rare. We ordered salads, they didn’t come out until we asked and the steaks were delivered without steak knives. The waitress was too busy to even notice. We were also never offered refills on drinks. Not impressed and will not be back.
  31. kelly

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Everything was good except for the steak. I would go back and try something else.
  32. shelleyd

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere, great service, food was good , not outstanding
  33. mariaha

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very enjoyable time and conveniently close to the theaters! Would go again!
  34. DottieE

    Columbus

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our meal was excellent. The service was outstanding.
  35. Thatdragondave

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was top notch. Great suggestions about the menu & great service.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall1food5service1ambience2
    This is the second time I’ve been there and both times the service was so slow. Both times we came before a play at Playhouse Square and barely made the show. We had our hearts set on dessert this time and didn’t have time to order dessert even with arriving an hour and 45 min before we had to leave. They didn’t have a table for us despite the reservation. The food is good and priced fairly but I won’t go back again.
  37. Ansley

    Cleveland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Awful service, awful food.
  38. Rick

    Cleveland

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Nice restaurant, food was very good and came out hot. There was just a small confusion over my dish, but it was rectified immediately and All welt smoothly from there.
  39. KathleenC

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a lovely meal before the theater; the food was tasty (salmon), well prepared. Service was friendly. Very convenient location
  40. jenny

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The food was very average. Probably wont go back.

FAQs

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 615-7500.

The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge is rated 3.9 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 1 time today
Google Map for The Ghost Light Restaurant & Lounge

1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115-1837

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    12th street

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown Cleveland / Playhouse Square

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    $15+tax valet parking when dining in our restaurant.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Bernie Berhent

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

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