When you are low on cash, but still want to experience great entertainment, look no further than The Happy Dog. When you visit this venue, you'll notice that it's a small space and has an unpretentious atmosphere. The Happy Dog hosts excellent live music performances, serves delicious hot dogs, and attracts an extremely eclectic crowd. Their drinks menu is quite impressive as well and serves a slew of crafty cocktails, chilled beers, and potent libations.
Great Lakes Brewing Co. is a brewery-pub and contains a gift shop too. The brewery, housed in a Victorian-style building, serves up some delicious sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers and more. The calamari is a local favorite. If you are not sure of the best beer that could be paired with your choice of appetizer then go for the recommended ones listed on the menu. Its exhaustive selection of craft brews and delectable pub grub make it of the top craft breweries of Great Lakes.
Midwestern foodies often mourn the lack of variation in restaurant menus with the change of seasons. They won't be disappointed at Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit, which has a seasonal menu that incorporates the best meat, fruits, veggies and spices available each season. Patrons are assured of fresh and sumptuous fare. Pizzas, pasta, salads, steak and seafood form the staple menu. The martini bar at Fahrenheit is refreshingly innovative. Private dining space for a party of fifty can be arranged.
Nano Brew is a popular brewpub among locals and visitors in Cleveland. It offers over 24 craft beers, including their award-winning in-house brew as well as those from regional breweries. Enjoy a chilled draft indoors or out in their lovely beer garden. While you're here, you can also enjoy delicious schnitzels, sandwiches, burgers, salads and fries.
Hidden away in Ohio City, Touch Supper Club offers both an upscale dining experience and a dance club. One section of the restaurant is for dining and another for dancing. The entertainment usually features DJs spinning a variety of music from salsa to '80s, to indie and alternative. The menu is upscale American, generally simple in concept but with unique touches. Touch also offers staples like a Touch Burger with secret sauce, or mac and cheese with fancy cheese, ham, and peas. Vegetarian options include a vegan roots dish or mushroom pizza.
The multi-level Velvet Dog is located in Cleveland's Warehouse District, and offers plenty of space to dance, lounge, and relax. On the dance floor, you'll hear a mixture of Top 40 hits and electronic music. Sip on delicious martinis and get off your feet for a while in the lounge. On the rooftop patio, you'll be treated to amazing views of the city. Enjoy the sounds, lights, and crowds at this popular nightclub.
For more than a decade since its inception, Sans Souci restaurant has been serving delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Located within the famous Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, it is not only well known among hotel guests but others as well. The simple but pleasing ambiance beckons you where you can have a peaceful dinner. It offers a wide range of Mediterranean cuisine in fish, chicken and also vegetarian. The Angel Hair Pasta, Pan Roast Atlantic Salmon and the Lamb Duo top the menulist. Regulars swear by their Greek and Caesar salads. All in all it is an excellent restaurant that has an extensive menu.The bar here stocks a wide range of wine. An ideal place for a quiet and satisfying dinner. Call ahead for reservations and check the website for more details.
Another jewel from Morton's The Steakhouse brand, the one at Cleveland certainly lives up to its name. Situated in a prime location, this steakhouse is one of the best in the country. Grilled Ribeye Steak, New York Strip Steak, Double cut Filet Mignon are just some of its signature steaks. There is also a lot of variety in sandwiches, grilled dishes and burgers. For those who like salads, Morton's has a range of salads such as Grilled Salmon Salad, Classic Chicken Caesar Salad and much more. Desserts like cheesecake, creme brulee are simply divine. There is also a good collection of wine that goes well with steaks. Do stop by for some sumptuous steaks! Check the website for bar hours.
The Corner Alley is a fantastic entertainment center in Cleveland. Complete with a restaurant, two bars and a bowling alley; this place has all the ingredients for fun on a weekend with friends. There are 16 bowling lanes in the alley, where one can indulge in a game and bowling events and competitions are also held here on a regular basis. If you get hungry later then simply head to the 4th Street Bar and Grill for some delicious American cuisine. Or go straight to the Corner Alley Bar for interesting fare like the Apple Pie Martini and Road Runner Martini from the Martini menu. The signature drinks are as interesting as the place, with drinks like Joker's Tea and Honolulu Juicer.
Mabel's BBQ is a great place to try out Smoked meat with exotic spices. It offers flavorful choices like Pork Spare Ribs, Mr Beef Sandwich, Turkey Jones Sandwich and Crispy Tails. The restaurant has alluring choices in cocktails which are an enticing combination with their smoked meats. Some of the cocktails featured in their menu are Boilmaker, Symon's Sipper and Mabel's Fancy Manhattan. A cozy place to enjoy European Flavored Meats, with some relishing ales and cocktails.
Tired of shuttling from one place to another? Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club introduces the guests to a one stop entertainment point. Lavish and luxury are the only words that come to your mind. No one can resist the hand tossed varieties of piping hot pizzas. Taste the red wine accompanied by 'Pickwick Antipasto Platter' or 'Three Legged Chicken'. You can also avail of the packages, wine and dine at the restaurant and laugh your heart out at the comedy show in Hilarities 4th Street Theater. Truly a complete and one of it's kind experience in Cleveland. Opens from Sunday to Thursday at 11a.