The best Restaurants in Shaker Heights ranking of February 2025
42 restaurant menus in Shaker Heights, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
"Visiting the Zanzibar was truly an experience. Tanisha's knowledge of the menu was excellent. There appeared to be a variety of food. We had a party..."
Fran Ransom
"Very nice atmosphere! I love the soul food selection!! Food is delicious!! My family and enjoy our dining experience there very much! My co workers..."
Tonya Arrington
"Well I attended Zanzibar Saturday march 8 2014. No problems at all staff was pleasant server Marhosha (spell check) was awesome. It was my bday I had..."
Enh
"We enjoyed our dinner experience. My advice is to make a reservation. We did not have a reservation but the wait was not as long as they stated...."
Karen Osborne
"Gifted Dinner. Husband & I enjoyed discovering Zanzibar with a gift card our son & D-I-L sent us after their restaurant research online from home in..."
Heather
"We were very disappointed with our favorite restaurant!. We went to Zanzibar Soul Fusion for an early dinner on Saturday night (6/15/13). We arrived..."
Leslie
"Better than Expected. After reading a disliked review, I was a little skeptical in reserving a table. Well, 2 days ago I reserved a table for a party..."
Msliz
"Great Job!. When we arrived at Zanzibar at 6:30pm (the time of my reservation) I was asked to wait. I did not think anything of it, being a former..."
JAG4
"The food is the best soul food I have ever tasted at any soul food restaurant. I love the fact that they don't put pork in their greens. Very, very,..."
Angela
"Good Food. Soul Roll=Delish Salmon Croquettes=DelishService=Ok, could be betterFood was good enough to bring me..."
Forrenters
"Family Outing. We had a long weekend and stayed in independence so we could swim at the hotel pool. Tring to find a place to eat, my wife found this..."
Jambo
"Enjoyed a lovely meal with warm, friendly service. Fried chicken was second only to my own! Great Mac and cheese - it was actually baked! The greens..."
Leslie Charles
"Reminds Me of a cozy liitle spot in nyc. I think that food at this is the atmosphere is excellent and the customer service is tremdous I love cool..."
Maria Washington
"Yummy in my Tummy!. I love the catfish bites and the Infamous Soul..."
Suv808
"This was my second time eating and it was good just like the first time. The only problem is it gets very loud inside when it's a full..."
Lamar Scott
"Lovin it....and not meaning McDonalds. Zanzibar....wow is all I can say! Great food and wonderful service from the time you walk in the door until..."
Brandon
"I visited NYC on Labor Day weekend and dined at world renowned, Sylvia's, in Harlem. I really enjoy my experience but I was pleasantly surprised to..."
Culinary Conversations
"Great environment to eat and have a few drinks. The food was delicious and they give you great portions. Very polite service as..."
Sherry B
"I didn't feel like cooking today so my husband and I along with another couple drove 40mins to Zanzibar for dinner and we were not disappointed!..."
Angiezaro
"It was not my first time at Zanzibar, and everytime I return the service get better and better. I can tell the made some changes, because I didn't..."
T. Bell
"Nice atmosphere, great food very reasonable our waitress was very attentive to our needs only complaint was the barmaid she had a attitude while..."
Angie
"Good Place....... Had a nice time at Zanzibar and will return the food was good and service was okay but it was busy.Anybody who loves soulfood with..."
Marvin
"A Must Try!. I have been to Zanzibar three times and each experience has been better than the last. The atmosphere is modern, upscale and chic. Each..."
Sacheen.dunn
"Soul Food Done Right. I have been to Zanzibar twice now and on both occasions have found the wait staff to be very attentive and efficient. I would..."
Wendy
"Got there after the kitchen closed and they opened it back up and cook for me and the family and the food was the best, better then last time. No..."
Eric Mitchell
"In Cleveland for the weekend this is a must visit for a great soul food experience! Unfortunately on our Sunday visit it was carry out orders only...."
Tonie James
"Real nice atmosphere. It was very crowded. We took a seat at the bar to cut our wait time. The food was good. To much salt for my taste. My son..."
Ruby Pratt
"Went there for the first time last night and just wow. Service was great and food was just amazing. My boyfriend has the fried pork chops with baked..."
Jennifer Talbot
"A very lovely environment with excellent customer service. The food taste great. I had a salad and the soul roll. Delicious. To top it all off the..."
OsoAries
"Went and had dinner with my daughter and grandson at zanzibar.
The food was AMAZING the waitress was AMAZING zanzibar is the best soul food..."
"One of the best catfish dinners I have had from a restaurant. I will definitely go back again. Even my picky eater loved the fish. First time and I'm..."
Fatisha S Frierson
"I went to the establishment at Midway Mall in Elyria, OH today for the first time.
I have heard a lot about the food there, especially about how good..."
Daniel Guthrie
"I usually go to the Mayfield location. I call in and sometimes just walk in to place an order. The food is always hot and the ladies provide great..."
Ebony Drewery
"Got the perch dinner, came with 4pcs of perch, French fries, and coleslaw, it was great. I love on the west side and it was still crispy when I..."
Tracy Johnson
"This is the best tasting chicken and fish I've had in a loooooong time! The girl that took my order was so nice. You get way more food for your..."
Carla A. Williams
"I love the chicken and the fish, BUT because of dealing with both HIGH BP & HIGH CHOLESTEROL I may have to stop eating food from restaurants. At home..."
Merle Perkins
"I forgot to take a picture of all of it because I was starting but I got the perch dinner which included 4 pieces of perch, Cole slaw, & fries...."
Ta'Juana White
"wow, I must say 5 stars was an understatement! We ordered for my Fathers Repast and everything was delicious! Hot, on time ready for pick up..."
Lolita Greene
"First time customer, and I was impressed with the customer service.
The Young Man that took my order, was hospitable and professional.
With each..."
Deborah Brady
"Their food is AMAZING! I love their catfish and..."
"It’s exciting to watch it all coming together! I love the special events and look forward to full opening..."
Julianna Johnston Senturia
"We (Craft Collective) are incredibly excited to become part of this wonderful..."
Brian Benchek
"It was great for kids! My son got to go on a fire truck. There was great music, good beer and good..."
Phil Lagnese
"The wife wanted to try a new restaurant she had been reading about - The Rice Shop - and was surprised to see the new redevelopment on Tuttle Street...."
Merrell Sheehan
"Love the ice cream here at Mitchell's. It's very fresh tasting. All natural and just plain delicious. The pistachio is to die..."
Christine Hall
"I actually wish there were more places like this in our area… a great mix of people and events… The restaurants are the BEST!!! No matter what..."
Ismail Ghafoor
"This review is only for The Market because I haven't been around the entire District. This District is new and things are still opening up. The..."
Cori
"This was a nice little gem that I had never been to before. Loved the atmosphere and the food choices!!!..."
Cassi Quiggle
"This place was a jem. There were shops with. Small business art, crafts, food, spices, hand made soap, wine beer and coffee. Truly didn't know this..."
Christopher Weber
"Visited this place over New Years for vacation and I love the idea and how it worked. The atmosphere was very calm but happy as well. Can we get some..."
Suede Young
"Love this place!!! Waiting to have brunch this next weekend with my son and daughter in..."
"This food is so good like every bite is a flavor adventure also they have wonderful fries. It is a bit expansive but I think this is a solid second..."
Ike Tesla
"Honestly you would be hurting yourself IF you don’t try this “food+the service”!
I’ve traveled around the world and in here I loaded my bowl..."
Fred S.
"This place is fabulous. The toppings are different that other similar places. It’s clean and the environment is great. Always feel good after..."
Rostyslav Snizhko
"Great lunch or casual dinner spot. The glazed bacon is a must try, but all toppings are delicious.
You can make your own combo with choice of salad,..."
Saly
"Do not get me started on how beautiful this place is first off ..the staff here is amazing ..I haven’t met everyone but the ones who were here..."
Isaiah Moore
"This food was so stinking good. I got the Lamb Bacon and it was outstanding, next time I am getting the brisket.🔥 Yeah the flavor profile was just..."
ac DELUXE
"Mediterranean is always a delight and this food was so much of quality. Absolutely loved it coz after moving back from Philly to Cleveland, was hard..."
anshul gupta
"I recently had lunch at Brassica on Meade Road in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Brassica is located on the north side Meade Road. Brassica is located in..."
"The Sweet and Sour Chicken and Pepper Steak were both great. Egg roll was perfect - one of the best I’ve had in a long time. Lovely restaurant...."
Michael Giampietro
"Our favorite place for delicious Asian inspired nibbles and entrees.
Love the look and feel of the new place and the service is always spot on! ..."
Patti Fine
"The food was very good,didn't have to wait long for the food,and the waiter was very nice and..."
Lolita Phillips
"I think The Pearl is the very best Asian restaurant anywhere! The food is incredibly delicious, the service is always terrific, and the new location..."
Bonnie Lang
"Excellent food, friendly, efficient service, nice atmosphere. We're vegans, and found the menu very..."
Pamela Zoslov
"From the moment we walked into the new Pearl, our evening was terrific! The service and menu were beyond expectation! I know I will return on a..."
Ian Freiberg
"First time there. It was really good and I like the..."
Lauren M. Hall
"Best food ever I would tell everyone to go and eat with family and..."
Honest Haven
"Great food and staff! Will definitely be back..."
Symone Roper
"Food and Service are excellent. A worthwhile..."
Garth J. Lampkin
"Great food! A perfect end to the day after visiting the Christmas Story..."
Matt Alban
"Great Food, Great Staff, Great Owner - I love this..."
David Umina
"Quality..."
Rä Qüîn
"It was great. My Mom wanted shrimp bok choy was not on menu however she said it was plentiful with fresh plump shrimp. Was excellent. I ordered..."
Phyllis Garrison
"We come from the west side for this place….our favorite Asian restaurant. We went early tonight and it wasn’t too crowded yet but everything was..."
Cody R
"Excellent service and the food was..."
Kathleen Yount
"Me and wife order from here frequently and have never had a bad experience. The quality of the food is excellent. Portion sizes are huge and there..."
Peter A
"Absolutely love the food and staff here. Great experience every time. Highly recommend the veggie delight with tofu and all of their..."
Blake King
"I have been going here since 2009. The best Thai/Chinese in shaker heights hands down. Now that I have moved to Columbus this is the first place I go..."
"I went to Ohio and was told by several people, you have to have Donatoes. So I called and ordered and picked it up tonight and it was DELICIOUS!!! It..."
Mandi Towle
"We got 5 pizzas and a party salad. The food was delivered hot and fresh and on time. Everything was delicious, especially the thin chest pepperoni..."
Kenneth Petroski
"My father was talking about this place non stop, he had it 10 years ago and claimed it was the best pizza he ever had in Ohio. He came to visit last..."
"Wonderful neighborhood market and cafe. l highly recommend for breakfast or lunch. Order at the deli counter and food will be prepared to order and..."
Mark Beckman
"Came here for lunch. Ordered chicken rice soup and a wrap! The prices are great and the food was excellent..."
Kathleen Yount
"My wife and I had the privilege of having J. Pistone cater our wedding rehearsal dinner on October 6th, 2023. The wide range of food options that..."
Wesley Carney
"Had wonderful lunch there today. It was my first time. Fast service, had grill cheese and tomato soup. Both made with great spices and herbs. I will..."
Andrew White
"Fantastic to go counter in the revitalized Van Aken neighborhood. Joan Pistone runs a tight ship. She and her staff make tasty prepared foods and..."
Howard Rabb
"Ate in the little dining area. Very clean. Service was excellent. Super friendly. Food was amazing. Breakfast quiche was delicious and well more..."
Jonathan Farley
"Really good food. They run out of things, so get there..."
Janie Mickol
"Joan catered our wedding. Excellent food and great staff. I try to eat here regularly. Very fresh and healthy..."
Nathan Gehlert
"They have some of the best lobster bisque I've ever had 🦞 😋 extra creamy and with chunks of lobster meat. The staff are always very friendly...."
Leilani White Adams
"Incredibly awesome!!! We had a ball! Their food was fantastic!. Nothing was bad... Everything was absolutely delicious. We bought a sampling of a lot..."
Frieda M. Johnson
"I am a huge fan of J Pistone. I have met the owner and it’s easy to see why the food is made with such quality and integrity. Almost everything I..."
Erika Rose Barron
"I called J Pistone this morning and asked if they would help me out big time and make a large key lime pie by the late afternoon for my wife's..."
Maxwell Phillips
"This is one of my favorite places to eat on the East Side. The entrees are always fabulous, there are tons of sides to choose from and I've never..."
Deb Solyan
"I love this place so much, I would give it 6 stars if I could. The ONLY thing that I have an issue with is the fact that they never have their..."
Lylah Wolff
"My family has been dining with the Pistones for over 30 years beginning with the Lincoln Inn & following her to Shaker Hts. The food is always..."
David P
"Just had the special... an eggplant gyro. WOW!!! Delicious. Top 3 gyros I’ve ever had. In general I love this neighborhood spot. Fresh/healthy..."
Cole Pesses
"I just love this place! Wonderful food, interesting and varied wine selection...and the BEST soup! One of the few places in the neighborhood I can..."
Beth Ann Styron
"Best beef tenderloin sandwich EVER! If the tenderloin is out the sirloin or roast beef is just as amazing. The sides are delish. I could eat here..."
Kara Taylor
"One of our favorite spots in Shaker. We live right around the block and love to stop by and grab some snacks. Staff is always welcoming and the food..."
"September 2021:
Pros:
* Unique menu of draft beers and hard ciders.
* Good social venue to meet with friends and grab a little something to drink.
*..."
Keith Blackwell
"I love this oasis from roaming children while I enjoy an adult beverage! While I love that the District is child friendly, not all areas need to..."
Melissa Lohr
"Fantastic selection, I don't often get to drink beer from birdfish, noble creature, or missing mountain, but Craft Collective always seems to have..."
Andrew Martahus
"Craft Collective has the best Mead and Cider I have ever had. The quality and the nuances in flavor do not go unnoticed. I appreciate the atmosphere,..."
Heather Black
"My favorite bar! The bartenders are all knowledgeable and friendly, and there's always a great rotation of local beers on tap. Plus its nice to get..."
ScrappRaptor
"Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Clean atmosphere, great location, and an array of excellent drink options. There is something for everyone! We..."
Saree Doyle
"The bartenders were so knowledgeable and helped me find a beer that was perfect for me. I wound up having the “Crisis era” an excellent double..."
"Although I have only been here a couple of times, I love Juma. Unique clothing, one of a kind jewelry in all price ranges. Helpful sales staff...."
Laurel Blum-Mazorow
"One of the most unique and comfortable spots in town. Coffeehouse superb, wine, beer and tasty delights, and guys, perfect place to pick up gifts..."
Ken Bond
"Excellent coffee, excellent staff, excellent atmosphere and exceptional, unique quality clothing, jewelry and other items. Love this..."
Kelly Boland Nagusky
"Great coffee and food. Excellent staff. Nice..."
Chris Ramsay
"Perfect Americano with vanilla & steamed cream! Brenda in the JUMA boutique side was very helpful. Beautiful pieces for any..."
Jane Pierce
"I love Juma Gallery, they have a beautifully curated collection of items. It's a great place to buy a gift, a new outfit, or a delicious iced..."
Jessica Powell
"A gem! Coffee, great atmosphere & a beautiful boutique! The..."
Gina Cuffari
"Excellent Staff. The Drinks and Pastries were very..."
Garth J. Lampkin
"A real treasure, in Shaker Heights! Everything is..."
Teri Greene Chmielewski
"Excellent coffee! I was very impressed with this coffee shop/art gallery. The coffee is fantastic, and the apple maple scone was delicious.
I will..."
Terrence Burke
"Best Pumpkin spice latte and banana bread i have ever had! Terrific service and atmosphere 😄👍 A+ Coffee..."
Laura Klenz
"A very good place for coffee and tea, a light, brunch-y plate, good loaf cakes and similar snacks. Juma is a great place to sit, do some laptop..."
Mark L. Huffman
"Quiet cafe, hidden in a shopping plaza, so unless you're looking for it there's a chance you'll miss the sign.
I usually get a latte from the cafe ..."
Neha
"Elegant casual atmosphere. Good coffee with freshly baked pastry. Spotless glass tables. Friendly and fast service. Wine bar. Great selections. ..."
Chocolatiere Phys
"This place has fantastic coffee, a really great vibe and the scones are delicious! There is also a boutique with tons of cool clothes for women and..."
Michael Hillman
"The gallery is pretty nice, but as with most boutiques everything is pretty pricey. I really like the coffee house connected with it. The staff were..."
Mark Stavnicky
"Great urban-artsy coffee shop adjacent to Juma gallery and boutique. Finally a cool place in this part of town! Great coffee, local pastries and..."
"New to the area been in there three and four times this week I wouldn't have commented at all because there are people out there begging for money..."
"Fabulous pizza! Scorpacciata Pizza Co. is located in the heart of the Shaker Heights Van Aken District (in side the Van Aken Market Hall). I sampled..."
Michael Levy
"Had the Gnocchi- very well done! Would absolutely..."
Matt Lee
"A very good first experience except for the kale in my wife's dish was too chewy and tough. She tossed most of it and let the owner know about the..."
R.L. SCOTT
"My go to pizza place now. Absolutely delicious. There are other pizza offerings in the area but they can’t compete. I just wish for two things..."
Samantha A
"I can’t speak about their food, but the tiramisu is incredible! It rivals those you might find in little..."
Diana Chan
"I had the fettuccine pasta from Scorpacciata and it was absolutely delicious! The noodles taste as if they were homemade in house and the sauce was..."
"Good place with comfortable location.
I ordered latte (4$) and brownie (near 4 $). Everything taste pretty..."
Iryna Dovhopolova
"My 1st time having a lavender latte and it was absolutely amazing. The creaminess of the oat milk along with the lavender made for a delicious treat!..."
Tiah Ruffin
"Best coffee in a year of Ohio! Friendly staff, speedy service and exceptional coffee. Beautiful location for being in an urban area. Definitely worth..."
Cormac Smyth
"Kristen and Olivia are the best baristas. 10/10..."
Ihab Abdalah
"Great coffee and atmosphere. A good spot to spend a while. Try the coconut macaroons with a pour..."
"First time trying them out - HUGE portions, come hungry!! I got my order to go (for home). The Polish boy was really good, had a slight spiciness to..."
Donna G
"LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! Had to be the fav place we ate at while in Cleveland for a short time. They have so many options and options within those..."
Traveling Terrezzas
"I’m impressed! Its in the Van Aken Market Hall. I appreciated how clean it was behind the counter and cooking area, speaks volumes. I got the..."
Alex Lai
"Had to try this place because it was on best thing I ever ate, ot didn't disappoint that's for sure! I will be returning to not only this restaurant..."
D Martin
"The poutine was good and the service was great! I ordered, texted my wife and my food was ready. Beer was really good..."
Keith Kubicki
"I love the poutine here, although I'd recommend eating it as soon as it's served and not taking it home or else the cheese will..."
Will Ford
"We live nearby and have eaten at Banter several times and have always enjoyed it! The mushroom poutine is our favorite and we love that you can also..."
"This place is amazing! I have always loved indian food and the flavor of the tikka masala is truly unreal. I love to cook it myself and have no clue..."
Kristen Bede
"Possibly my favorite restaurant. I only ever order the tikka masala bowl, but it’s so amazing. It’s packed with so much flavor and the bowl you..."
Adam Horwitz
"Delicious, I only wish they had more to offer on the..."
Michael Gibbons
"We have had 3 different dishes, all..."
Cello with Matthew
"I got the masala and the meat balls and it was..."
"Best bakery in town! Best bread ever! Delicious baguettes and pastries. The chocolate cherry bread is to die for (only Wednesdays!). The blueberry..."
Joanna Horn
"Thank you to Brian for unlocking the door and giving us a tour! The coconut macaroons are to die for and the lemon squares cannot be topped! Wish we..."
Laura Musgrove Fordyce
"This is hands down the best bakery I've been to here and one of my favorite places to have coffee and a pastry. And each kind of bread they do, from..."
Ellen Wurtzel
"Without doubt the best bread I've found in the United States. Delighted to have such a fantastic bakery..."
Russell Horn
"One of the best bakeries I've been to anywhere! Proud that it's right in my..."
Michael Kechisen
"First timer, Great Food, Friendly staff, definitely a repeat..."
Nathan Cole
"The chocolate croissants and sourdough bread are divine. Actually, the coffee was smooth and delicious as..."
Carlita Horton Skok
"I wish there were a 6th star. We moved away from CLE HTS in summer of 2015, and we still get cold sweats missing these croissants and..."
Luke Crawford
"At the level of a great Paris boulangerie! 3 Michelin..."
E Henry Schoenberger
"I think this is one of the most dangerous (in a good way;) places in the..."
Bobby L. Scott
"Chef Michael Symon is right! Thanks to his suggestion we tried you and we will definitely be back, even though we live an hour away! Just..."
Julie Wacker Wagner
"The French pullman loaf always seems special when I get it. And I love the cinnamon raisin bread even though I don't care much for raisins otherwise...."
Michael Dylan Brennan
"The most incredible cookies and breads. choc chip cookies are the best in..."
Mimi Stein Charnas
"Thank you for the donation to red oak camp in..."
Laura Diemer
"Love this place...as does everyone I..."
C.J. White
"Best croissants ever! Crunchy on the outside and deliciously layered. Glad I can't walk here or I would easily be 10 pounds..."
Cassandra Meier
"On the Rise is a local gem of a bakery and cafe. The food is delicious and staff are oh so friendly. The world would be a happier place if everyone..."
Christopher Moody
"Best roast of pork sandwich I have ever had, best scone I have ever had. Excellent..."
Marc F. Pelletier
"Staff was very helpful.
I got a ham and cheese croissant and a original croissant both tasted great and had very good savory..."
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