Metromix Cleveland Best of 2011 Award List

The Metromix Cleveland Best of 2011 list just came out!  This list highlights some of the best food and brew places in Cleveland, some of which I've been to, while others are still on my “go to” list. With spring rapidly approaching we should all get out of the house and go out and try these great places to eat and drink! 

Best Bar: McNulty's Bier Market

I’ve been here many times for drinks, and I must say their beer list is very good.  There is always something fun and unusual that I’ve never had which always makes it a fun place to visit.  The atmosphere is also great which makes hanging out with friends a blast! 

McNulty's Bier Markt
1948 W. 25th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-274-1010

Best Restaurant: Melt Bar and Grilled

I’ve been to the Melt in Cleveland Hts a few times.

Here is my review.

Melt Bar and Grilled
14718 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-226-3699

Melt Bar and Grilled
13463 Cedar Rd.
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
216-965-0988

Best Brunch: Lucky's Café

I’ve never been here, so add this to my list of “go-to” places in 2011!

Lucky's Cafe
777 Starkweather Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-622-7773

Best Burger: B Spot

I’ve been to B-Spot many times and I love it. In fact I’ve done three different reviews!

Review 1

Review 2

Review 3

B Spot
28699 Chagrin Blvd.
Woodmere, OH 44122
216-292-5567

Best Pizza: Angelo's

I’ve never been here, so add this to my list of “go-to” places in 2011!

Angelo's
13715 Madison Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-221-0440

Best Happy Hour Bar: Lolita

I’ve dined at Lolita, but I’ve never been there during happy hour.  I guess this is a good reason to head back!  

Here is my Review!

Lolita
900 Literary Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44115
216-771-5652

Best New Bar: Deagan's Kitchen

I’ve dined at Deagan’s Kitchen once for a review, and I’ve been back several times for drinks.  I’d agree with this choice for best new bar!

Here is my review.

Deagan's Kitchen
14810 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood, OH 44107
216-767-5775

Best New Restaurant: Washington Place Bistro & Inn

I’ve dined at Washington Place once, and it was a very special occasion.  I got engaged on December 31^st and went to dinner that evening!  I’d agree this is defiantly one of the best new restaurants in Cleveland.

Here is my review.

Washington Place Bistro & Inn
2203 Cornell Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-791-6500

Best Cocktail: Velvet Tango Room

I’ve never been here, so add this to my list of “go-to” places in 2011!

Velvet Tango Room
2095 Columbus Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-241-8869

Best Beer Bar: Tremont Tap House

I’ve dined here once, and have been back for drinks several times.  In fact the Cleveland Craftbeer Community had our January event at the Tap House and it was an excellent experience.   I look forward to going back for another dinner review because the food and drinks here are excellent (Our server the first time around wasn’t good, and the Tap House said they addressed the issue.)

Here is my review.

Tremont Tap House
2572 Scranton Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-298-4451

Best Vegetarian: Tommy's

I’ve never reviewed Tommy’s, but I can tell you their sandwiches and salads are amazing because we get lunch from Tommy’s once a month at work!

Tommy's
1824 Coventry Rd.
Cleveland Hts., OH 44118
216-321-7757

Best Italian Restaurant: La Dolce Vita

I’ve never been here, so add this to my list of “go-to” places in 2011!

La Dolce Vita
12112 Mayfield Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-721-8155

Best Romantic Restaurant: Washington Place Bistro & Inn

Romantic…YES!  We went here for dinner the day we got engaged!

My Review

Washington Place Bistro & Inn
2203 Cornell Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-791-6500

Best Mexican: Momocho

I’ve was at Momocho about a year ago for a party and I’d like to go back for a review.  So add this to my list of “go-to” places in 2011!

Momocho
1835 Fulton Rd.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-694-2122

Best Neighborhood Bar: Reddstone

I’ve never been here, so add this to my list of “go-to” places in 2011!

Reddstone
1261 W. 76th St.
Cleveland, OH 44102
216-651-6969

Best Late Night Restaurant: Bar Cento

I’ve dined here once, but long before I started reviewing.  Our food was excellent, so add this to my list of “go-to” places in 2011!

Bar Cento
1948 W. 25th St.
Cleveland, OH 44113
216-274-1010