Aioli

”At the corner bistro Aioli, Julie Francis deftly mines the flavors of Asia, the Mediterranean, and Mexico in dishes such...”  More

Alana's Food & Wine

”This funky mom-and-pop restaurant generously prices its entire French- and Oregon-heavy wine list at the state's lowest-allowed markup (about double...”  More

Axel & Harry's Waterfront Grille

Baricelli Inn

”Third-generation chef-restaurateur Paul Minnillo has been practicing seasonal simplicity at this cozy nineteenth-century Little Italy brownstone for 17 years....”  More

BD's Mongolian Barbeque

Big Ed's Main Street Soda Grill

The Boardwalk

Boca

”Weekend crowds pack Boca, where signatures include yuzu-marinated oysters with red onion and fennel....”  More

Dante

”The multimillion-dollar renovation of the former lockkeepers Inn (partially built on stilts directly on the Cuyahoga River) gave this restaurant’s...”  More

Dietsch Brothers Inc.

”in Findlay, 40 minutes south of Toledo, it’s a short hop to Dietsch Brothers Inc., where they make their ice...”  More

Downtown 140

”Downtown 140 restaurant, about 20 miles outside of Cleveland, is housed in a 19th-century market with rough limestone and exposed-brick...”  More

Eckerlin Meats

”The grilled goetta sandwich, a German breakfast patty of oatmeal and pork, seared on the grill, smeared with hot mustard...”  More

Empress Chili

”Cincinnati chile, the Queen City's culinary claim to fame—ground beef spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and served over spaghetti. The...”  More

Fahrenheit

Famous Dave's

Fire

”I loved everything that came out of chef Doug Katz’s tandoor oven, especially the luscious pork crêpes topped with pepper...”  More

Flying Fig

”...I almost changed my flight to stay for dinner at Ohio City’s nine-year-old Flying Fig after trying chef Karen Small’s...”  More

Gitchigoomie Grill

Grotto Wine Bar

”In Shaker Heights, this new wine bar has a full dinner menu focusing on small plates and an ample selection...”  More

Jean-Robert at Pigall's

”The stars of Cincinnati's home teams (the Bengals, the Reds, the Mighty Ducks) mix it up with the city's old-money...”  More

JeanRo

”Cincinnati, a.k.a. Porkopolis, is best known for its German roots, but Jean Robert de Cavel's bistro JeanRo is changing all...”  More

Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

”Jeni Britton creates some of the best ice creams, sorbets and frozen yogurts in America at her three Jeni’s Splendid...”  More

Light Bistro

”Over in historic Ohio City, chef Matthew Mathlage at the new Light Bistro admits he’s trying to expand Cleveland’s culinary...”  More

Lola

”Symon was a pioneer in Tremont when he opened his restaurant Lola there 11 years ago; he recently moved Lola...”  More

Lolita

Lolita

”Michael 'Iron Chef' Symon's Mediterranean-style bistro in Cleveland's Tremont district. ...”  More

Lucky's Cafe

”pastry chef and owner Heather Haviland just added a bakery and garden for her weekend brunches...”  More

Mallorca

One Walnut

Pat O' Brien's of Landerwood

”There was a small but good selection of imported wines with famous names (Ornellaia, Sassicaia, Pesquera), as well as a...”  More

Pistachio

Scotti's

”'I love the intimate atmosphere and the linguine with hot Italian sausage at Scotti's, a fifth-generation classic Italian place with...”  More

Shadeaux Breads

”An almond bear claw, a flaky, buttery croissant slathered with dark chocolate and thinly sliced almonds, at Shadeaux Breads....”  More

Sky-Way Drive-In

”The brown sugar–stoked hamburger at Sky-Way Drive-In, served at your car door with a smile...”  More

Slims

”With a small-town vibe, terrific restaurants, and artisans of all kinds, Northside is on the move. 'We don't take credit...”  More

Sokolowski's University Inn

”85-year-old Sokolowski's University Inn is hidden among Russian Orthodox churches, blue-collar bars, and newly opened hipster hangouts. ...”  More

Tony Packo's

Tucker's

”The excellent grilled portobello sandwich at Tucker's doesn't compromise an ounce of the old-school vibe at this eclectic diner, a...”  More

The Velvet Tango Room

Vue

”In Hudson, an affluent suburb, Vue has one of the Midwest’s best wine lists: It’s large and reasonably priced, with...”  More