Best Restaurants for Groups in Lorain

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodChinesePizzeria

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ClevelandMansfieldWooster

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Bainbridge (Geauga County)Chagrin FallsCleveland WestDowntown ClevelandMansfieldMentor

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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15 restaurants available nearby

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1. Blue Point Grille

4.7

Exceptional(6868)

$$$$

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 37 times today

Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.

2. Westsiders

4.6

Exceptional(396)

$$$$

• American • Rocky River

Booked 60 times today

Bringing downtown to the ‘burbs – Westsiders is Cleveland’s newest bar and restaurant is in Rocky River, at the corner of Detroit Road and Linda Street. The perfect place for celebrating a special occasion or connecting over late-night cocktails, Westsiders offers chef-driven American cuisine, an innovative bar program, and suburbly spacious parking.Whether you’re from the west side, east side, downtown, or out of town, Westsiders is proud to share the best of Cleveland hospitality with you.Please note that while we strive to be as accommodating as possible, Westsiders does not currently offer highchairs or a kids menu. Thank you for your understanding!

3. DANTE

4.6

Exceptional(3348)

$$$$

• American • Tremont

Booked 9 times today

Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi"s signature restaurant DANTE. Located in a historic bank building in Tremont, DANTE restaurant has become one of Cleveland's premier dining spots. The decor features designs and works of art from local artists. Guests may choose from an a la Carte Menu or a Chef's Tasting Menu. Experience the excitement of dining in the kitchen as Chef Dante prepares and serves you a multiple course tasting menu.

4. Johnny's Downtown

4.2

Awesome(741)

$$$$

• Italian • Cleveland West

Booked 27 times today

Johnny’s Downtown, opened in 1993, is similar to the original Johnny’s Bar on Fulton Road, featuring pasta, veal and fish. The setting, a refurbished 1860’s Warehouse District building, formerly a general store, is the drinking and dining spot of locals and business people alike. Joseph Fall, the executive chef, oversees the food operations and is responsible for our crafting our signature dishes and creating daily specials. There are several wines by the glass to choose from and the wine list has nabbed an Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator. There is piano music in the bar featuring Mike Petrone Monday-Friday, and Cliff Habian on Saturday evenings.

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5. 56 Kitchen - Solon

4.7

Exceptional(124)

$$$$

• American • Solon

Booked 33 times today

Located in the heart of Solon we are True to our roots! From root to branch, we source our ingredients as locally as possible, prepare our own breads and dressings (including the Original Pewter Mug garlic vinaigrette!) Our menu includes only the freshest fish & produce and we only use meats free of preservatives, hormones and antibiotics. Even our eggs come from happy free range chickens!Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available. 56 Kitchen offers a full bar, an impressive wine selection and a friendly staff to complement our American eatery.

6. Aaron & Moses

4.5

Awesome(496)

$$$$

• American • Twinsburg

Booked 6 times today

Known for the best outdoor patio in Twinsburg! Open to the public for lunch & dinner. Visit us for food and drinks this weekend! Daily Happy Hour from 3-6 PM.

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7. Basil Asian Bistro - Wooster

4.4

Awesome(194)

$$$$

• Asian • Wooster

Booked 4 times today

The Ly family welcomes you to Basil Asian Bistro. Many of our recipes are inspired by Pacific, Southeast Asia, and China, featuring gourmet offerings of spicy Szechuan to Thai curries and captivating sushi. Our menu is an "asian fusion" which has unique styles of prepping and robust flavors.

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8. Timberfire at The Hive- Chagrin Falls

4.4

Awesome(71)

$$$$

• American • Bainbridge (Geauga County)

Booked 14 times today

Just what you’ve been craving.While working and raising our family here, we started imagining a something-for-everyone community gathering place. A place where families and friends can come together for food, music, movies or just because it’s Wednesday.So, we decided to create one. A space that feels like a big, comfy, living room in the center of the Chagrin Valley. We’re calling it The Hive. Set to open in the spring of 2026.The Hive will be a unique collection of family-friendly eateries and entertainment venues. Where beyond menus or events, you’ll find conversations and connections and community. And we’ll take every opportunity to serve what really, truly feeds people.

9. Bay Harbor

4.4

Awesome(1076)

$$$$

• Seafood • Sandusky

Booked 19 times today

Bay Harbor is a waterfront dining experience perfect for relaxing and enjoying time at Cedar Point. No matter the reason for your visit - a romantic dinner date, family night out or catching up with friends - the elevated casual dining is perfect for any occasion. Serving a variety of only the freshest seafood options along with prime beef choices and a selection of lighter fare for all appetites. Also featuring a relaxing lounge with a full bar & fireplace and extensive wine selection. Dine inside, on the patio or have a drink by the fire while enjoying the views of Sandusky Bay.

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10. Famous Dave's - North Olmsted

4.2

Awesome(64)

$$$$

• Barbecue • Westlake

Our authentic BBQ starts in a live-wood smoker stoked with genuine hickory logs. Our pitmasters hand-rub the meats with a custom blend of spices and cook for hours to extract the natural flavors. We source the highest quality meats and trim them up like we’re in a competition and hand-rub them with the freshest seasonings available to create mouthwatering experiences! In addition to our BBQ and grilled meats, our menu features a selection of salads, sandwiches, side items, and made-from-scratch desserts.

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LukeGold
Cincinnati / Dayton •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful food. Outstanding oysters imperial. Some of the best scallops and salmon we have ever had. Service was excellent. We were going to a concert and our server made sure everything proceeded on schedule but still took time to be personable and ensure everything was fine. Definitely a favorite whenever we are in Cleveland. For what you get, the prices actually are quite reasonable.
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Blue Point Grille$$$$• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
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4.7
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Spencer
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic handmade pasta and very excellent service
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DANTE$$$$• American• Tremont
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4.6
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Racquel
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2026
Ashley was wonderful. Loved the whipped ricotta and the bolognese was wonderful. Meatballs, chickpeas, seared tuna apps were all so good.
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Westsiders$$$$• American• Rocky River
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4.6
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JayGold
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •21 reviews
4.0
Dined on Apr 25, 2026
Always a great pre-theater dining experience. Waitress was not particularly outgoing but she was fine. Food was wonderful as always.
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Johnny's Downtown$$$$• Italian• Cleveland West
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4.2
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Conrad
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined on Sep 9, 2025
I reserve a table for 10 every second Tuesday of each month because the "Special"is the best deal in town.The food and service are both excellent.
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Famous Dave's - North Olmsted$$$$• Barbecue• Westlake
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4.2

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