Cleveland Recommendations?

Harold W. wrote:
>I will be in Cleveland for a few days at the end of the month. "Roadfood"
>mentions Balatons.  Comments?  Any other suggestions?
>
>Harold Williams

I attempted to go to Balaton's once, but unfortunately it was closed.  Instead, I settled on the Great Lakes Brewing Co., which not only had excellent beer but very good food (the spinach pie--or whatever it was called--with sausage and cheese was excellent).  Not sure what you're looking for, and it's been a while since I've been in Cleveland.  Got Indians tickets? :)

Take care,
Mike

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Harold W. wrote:
>I will be in Cleveland for a few days at the end of the month. "Roadfood"
>mentions Balatons.  Comments?  Any other suggestions?
>

I've never heard of that place.  I'd recommend Players, which is in Lakewood (And also has a Shaker Square location-I haven't been to that one.)  Sans Souci downtown always gets voted best restaurant.  I haven't been there though.  If you want to eat downtown, I like Sweetwater's Sausalito Cafe in the Galleria Mall.  Villa D'este in Little Italy is nice.  If you want good authentic Mexican, try Luchita's on W. 117th street.  The Mad Geek in Cleveland Heights is cool for Greek and Indian food.  Enjoy your trip.

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NNTP-Posting-Date: Tue, 05 May 1998 12:02:38 PST
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On Mon, 04 May 1998 14:56:38 -0400, Barbara LaVecchia
Someone wrote:

>I'll be in Cleveland in July and would like to know the best restaurants
>in the area.
>
>Thanks.
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Cleveland has really changed in the l;ast few years; you will find lots of great restaurants here. Since I live on the west side of the city  most of the places I know of are downtown and west. Some of my favorites, in no particular order are:
   Cabin Club, Westlake, steaks $$$
    Luchita's, 117th st, Mexican, $$
    Shuhei, Beachwood(East side) Sushi $$$
    Marlin's, Downtown, eclectic fusion $$$$
    Jesso, Lakewood, fusion, $$$
    Lola's Bistro, Tremont , ecletric $$$
    Johnny's Bar , Fulton Rd, New Italian Amer, $$$
    Border, Lakewood, Breakfast $
    Pannini, downtown, sandwiches $
Also Cleveland Magizine this month has their Restaurant issue, and these plus many more places are listed. Have fun, enjoy your visit!