There are countless bars and restaurants in downtown Cleveland. We encourage you to get out and check them out between the ceremony and reception or if you're coming into town early! We especially recommend dining in The Flats and Ohio City, as both are nearby locations to downtown.

These are some of our favorites:

Downtown:

Barrio: delicious queso, tasty tacos and fantastic margaritas.

Betts: wonderful brunch and lunch menu.

Butcher and the Brewer: fun joint for beer and tasty shareables.

Nuevo: waterfront taco spot by a famous Cleveland sign!

The Vault: speakeasy cocktail bar in an old bank vault. Located in The 9 hotel.

The Flats:

Collision Bend: versatile menu & the location of our first date!

Cocky's Bagels: delicious bagel sandwiches for Sunday recovery.

Lago East Bank: tasty Italian menu and upscale yet casual.

Ohio City:

Nano Brew: tasty beer and delicious bar food.

Market Garden: enjoy a beer on the gorgeous patio in the back!

Heck's Cafe: broad lunch menu and quaint patio.

Tremont:

Hi & Dry: duck pin bowling and classic bar food.

South Side: awesome burgers and our second date spot!

Fat Cats: huge range of menu options for the indecisive diner.

Cloak & Dagger: a craft cocktail lounge.

Lakewood:

Georgetown Vosh: a fun upscale spot with a delicious menu.

Harlow's: wood fired Neopolitan pizza and fun Mexican decor.

Truck Park: a fun outdoor spot for drinks and food trucks!

The Kenilworth: the diviest of dive bars with fantastic wings (trust us- they're Ryan's favorite).

Gordon Square:

All Saint's Public House: classic menu with great sandwiches.

XYZ Tavern: a Begun family brunch spot favorite.

Il Rione: arguably some of the best pizza in Cleveland.

Flight Cleveland: wine bar with wine on tap and charcuterie boards.