Best Spots for an Upscale Celebration

Here are some of Cleveland’s best upscale spots, perfect for a celebration!


Chez Francois Restaurant & Touche Bistro - Vermillion

  • 555 Main St, Vermilion, OH 44089

  • Upscale French cuisine served in an elegant, romantic dining room & on a relaxed riverside patio.

Strip A Steakhouse - Avon

  • 36840 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011

  • Upscale surf 'n' turf & updated Midwest cuisine are served in a rustic-elegant 1850s barn.

Thyme Table - Bay Village

  • 5583 Dover Center Rd, Bay Village, OH 44140

Luca - Westlake

  • 24600 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

  • Italian Cuisine

The Cabin Club - Westlake

  • 30651 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145

  • Upscale choice for prime cuts, seafood & wine in a WW II-era log cabin, plus a more casual bar menu.

Salmon Dave's Pacific Grille - Rocky River

  • 19015 Old, Lake Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

  • Lively spot for classic seafood dishes (from lobster bisque to sashimi) & American favorites.

Pier W - Lakewood

  • 12700 Lake Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107

  • Known for its view, fresh seafood and fine wines

Don's Pomeroy House - Strongsville

  • 13664 Pearl Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136

  • An 18th-century mansion serving high-end fare in several posh dining rooms, plus a more casual pub.

Luca - The Flats, Cleveland

  • 2100 Superior Viaduct, Cleveland, OH 44113

  • Swanky, art-filled fixture with choice Northern Italian mains, plus happy hours & an enclosed patio.

Blue Point Grille - Downtown Cleveland

  • 700 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

  • Bustling institution serving upscale seafood in an elegant, multilevel setting with skyline views.

Cleveland Chop - Downtown Cleveland

  • 824 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

  • Elevated steakhouse & sports bar serving handcrafted burgers, steaks & seafood in a lively setting.

Acqua di Luca - Downtown Cleveland

  • 500 W St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113

  • Mediterranean seafood, steaks, and more in a sleek renovated warehouse setting. 

Il Venetian - Downtown Cleveland

  • 100 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114

  • Classic Italian fare & drinks in an elevated dining room with high ceilings & natural light.

Marble Room Steaks and Raw Bar - Downtown Cleveland

  • 623 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114

  • Upscale chophouse for steaks, seafood & cocktails in an opulent historic bank building.

RED the Steakhouse - Downtown Cleveland

  • 417 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44115

  • Sleek, modern outpost of a small chain specializing in traditional chophouse fare, pasta & seafood.

L'Albatros - University Circle, Cleveland

  • 11401 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106

  • Set in an old carriage house on the campus of Case Western Reserve University, L'Albatros features beautifully prepared French brasserie faire.

Delmonico's Steakhouse - Independence

  • 6001 Quarry Ln, Independence, OH 44131

  • Classic cuts plus a more casual bar menu are offered in an updated supper-club setting with booths.

EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute - Shaker Heights

  • 13101 Shaker Square, Shaker Heights, OH 44120

  • High-end French plates including meat & seafood options with upscale drinks served amid luxe decor.

Cru Uncorked - Moreland Hills

  • 34300 Chagrin Blvd, Moreland Hills, OH 44022

  • Sophisticated French-American cuisine & a vast wine list in a chateaulike space with a patio.

The Capital Grille - Lyndhurst

  • 25389 Cedar Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124

  • Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.

Haley G.

Haley has always loved reviewing locations and being in the know about the best neighborhoods, restaurants, and events in Cleveland. This passion fuels each guide and article she creates for The Cleveland Bucket List. She hopes you enjoy her stories and guides and get inspired to create an adventure of your own!

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