When your road trip takes you south from Cleveland, stop about an hour and ten minutes outside the city in Beachwood, OH, for some of the best food the state offers.
You might expect all of the best restaurants to lie within the city limits, but they don’t. It takes a little driving to reach some of the finest steaks, succulent seafood, and unique Japanese restaurants.
Don’t gip yourself on your next Ohio trip. Enjoy the drive and if you move to reduce your commute, never fear, because your new hometown of Beachwood offers some of the finest dining available.
Cut151 Supperclub
$$$$ | (216) 831-2252 | WEBSITE
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Cut151 Supperclub, formerly known as Red, the Steakhouse, offers a fine dining experience that offers much more than steak, although you can enjoy JB’s steak tartare or filet mignon accompanied by a red house salad or classic Caesar salad.
The restaurant also serves fish du jour, tuna tartare, Frutti di mare, and Brussel sprouts with pancetta.
For something different, try the rack of New Zealand lamb, free-range veal marsala, or linguini and 24 clams.
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse
$$$$ | (216) 464-0688 | WEBSITE
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The upscale dining experience at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse offers steaks, scallops, oysters, and lobster in its formal dining area.
Hyde Park makes an ideal choice for retirement dinners, prom dates, engagement parties, etc. Choose from local favorites, such as the steak au poivre, bone-in filet mignon, or Angus beef hamburger.
Add a side dish of blackened jumbo scallops, sauteed mushrooms, or oysters. Other options include lobster bisque or roasted garlic whipped potatoes.
Yours Truly Restaurant
$$ | (216) 464-4848 | WEBSITE
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The American food at Yours Truly Restaurant offers a varied menu of home food and unique international options like Greek salad or Asian vegetables.
Typically, though, you’ll choose from menu options like flash-fried artichoke hearts, sliders, knots o’ fries, boneless Buffalo chicken bites for your appetizers. Fill up with their club sandwich, grilled patty melt, or Reuben burger.
Shuhei
$$ | (216) 464-1720 | WEBSITE
You can dine on traditional Japanese fare in Beachwood, OH. Try Shuhei’s pickled daikon, or kampyo maki to start. Any day of the week if you get hungry for the Shuhei special bento box, you can drop by for it.
Other local favorites on the menu include tobiko-ika shredded squid, Ebi ten maki, hijiki, Gomoku futomaki, Ebi shrimp, tako octopus, plus sushi and sashimi combos.
Moxie
$$$ | (216) 831-5599 | WEBSITE
Currently undergoing a concept change and renovation, the restaurant will change names, but not owners. The new menu will add Veal Osso Bucco, tuna tartare, oysters, mussels, and an Angus beef dish.
Choose the casual atmosphere of Moxie restaurant for a lunch or dinner of traditional Italian favorites, regardless of what owner Brad Friedlander decides to call its new incarnation.
It will stay at the current address, still next door to Cut 151, formerly Red. Start with a Caesar salad or scallops, then enjoy an entrée of sesame tuna, crab cakes, or Florida shrimp.
Accompany your entrée with calamari and spicy aioli, sautéed or grilled asparagus, roasted olives, O’Bannon, or spicy snap peas. Moxie closes on Sundays.
Choolaah Indian BBQ
$$ | (800) 459-8860 | WEBSITE
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Although most meals at Choolaah Indian BBQ run about $20, you can find options that let you leave this tasty eatery full for $10 plus tax and tip.
Try the Choolaah Salad for just under $10 or add it to a meal for $2 to $4, depending on the entrée.
The dish combines power greens, tomatoes, pickled onions, cauliflower, and crisp wheat naan chips. It complements chicken or lamb dishes.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
$$ | (248) 205-1060 | WEBSITE
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The chain restaurant Maggiano’s Little Italy also offers a delicious option in Beachwood, ideal for Sunday dinner, family meals, and date night.
Try the grilled chicken Caprese salad, chicken Alfredo, and garlic mashed potatoes. Their delectable dessert options include crème brulée, tiramisu, and vanilla bean ice cream.
Cedar Creek Grille
$$ | (216) 342-5177 | WEBSITE
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Open seven days per week, the Cedar Creek Grille offers American grill fare using the highest-quality ingredients available, including organic ingredients.
This casual restaurant serves steaks, burgers, and sandwiches, plus pork and chicken. Try the house specialties – USDA prime sirloin steak or grilled fish. Other local favorite dishes include grilled pork chops and roasted chicken.
Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse
$$$ | (216) 292-8866 | WEBSITE
Beachwood loves its Japanese food and offers more than one choice for meals of the cuisine. You won’t find sushi only, but a full menu of traditional Japanese meals at Wasabi Japanese Steakhouse.
Great for date night or a family meal, try the hibachi swordfish, salmon, or chicken, yaki ika grilled squid, or yellowtail hamachi. For dessert, the tempura banana or ice cream makes a unique and tasty treat.
Winking Lizard Tavern
$$ | (216) 454-0380 | WEBSITE
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Established in 1983, the Winking Lizard Tavern has now served the state of Ohio for more than three decades across 21 locations. This regional chain offers a dependable meal every day of the week.
Despite the name, it serves more than drinks. The Winking offers American food in a pub atmosphere. This makes an ideal location for friends gathering to catch up over a tasty meal.
Tres Potrillos
$$ | (216) 591-1202 | WEBSITE
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You can nab a tasty and filling meal at Tres Potrillos for less than $15 any day of the week. The casual dining atmosphere makes this a perfect work lunch spot.
You can find vegetarian burrito options and the traditional taco platters, all served with ample sides of rice and fried beans with pico de gallo and sour cream.
Asian Chao
$$ | (216) 591-0283 | WEBSITE
The Asian Chao chain restaurant offers traditional and fusion Chinese food choices, including salads, soups, and a soup of the day, for those who want something quick, but not Chinese food.
You can nab some pork barbeque at the eatery or chicken salad. If you do love Chinese food, try the sweet and sour chicken or chicken with mushrooms.
Pair any of the entrees with fried wontons, lo mein, steamed rice, or mixed vegetables. If you want a vegetarian or vegan option, order the tofu and vegetables with an egg roll.
While many Chinese restaurants skip dessert, Asian Chao offers delicious fried bananas.
Use this alternative when the family needs to dine out and the adults want Chinese food, but the children want American food. You can eat the best of both worlds at Asian Chao.
Pinstripes
$$ | (216) 415-8010 | WEBSITE
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If you grow hungry while shopping at Nordstrom’s department store, simply duck into Sixth & Pine for a snack or quick meal.
The healthy menu features baked chicken, grilled fish, and sweet potato fries. Try the chicken strawberry salad or any of their soups as a complement to an entrée or sandwich.
Ho Wah
$$ | (216) 831-2327 | WEBSITE
Peruse the extensive menu at Ho Wah Chinese restaurant before visiting, otherwise, you’ll spend a great deal of time reading page after page of mouthwatering descriptions.
A few local favorites include roast pork with snow peas, beef with garlic sauce, Szechuan chicken, and sesame beef or chicken. Complement your entrée with sauteed mixed vegetables, dumplings – fried or steamed, and egg rolls.
The lemon chicken or roast pork dishes with broccoli or mushroom also resounds with the locals.
P.F. Chang’s
$$ | (216) 292-1411 | WEBSITE
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If you want a dependable chain restaurant, P.F. Chang’s offers quick-service Chinese food with a plethora of dessert options.
Start with Chang’s salad or crab wontons, then choose from a wide array of entrees including their spicy chicken bowl, Mongolian beef bowl, orange chicken bowl, or Northern-style pork spare ribs.
Consider their steamed snap peas or carrots, hot and sour soup, or egg drop soup as a side dish. Whether you choose an egg roll or vegetable spring roll, you’ll round out your meal.
This casual family eatery offers numerous desserts, including fresh fruit and vanilla or coconut-pineapple ice cream.
In Conclusion
You won’t need to drive into the city to find a delicious fine dining meal. Beachwood offers everything from steaks and seafood to Chinese food.
Indian BBQ and Italian cuisine round out the extensive list of the best 18 restaurants in this Ohio town. Use this list to find your next date night meal place.
Samuel Cooper is a plant-based eater but no stranger to good food. After graduation, he works as a restaurant chef focusing on gluten-free options. Today, he’s a full-time content writer at Birch Restaurant, where he strives to be constantly updated on where to find great food deals in the country.
