2026 Best of the East Finalists

Food

Best Restaurant

Charter House Grille, Cleveland

The Last Page, Beachwood

The Pompadour, Fairport Harbor

Best Patio

Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, Chagrin Falls

Tavern Six, Kirtland

The Fairmount, Cleveland Heights

Best View

17 River Grille, Chagrin Falls

Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, Chagrin Falls

Vincent William Wine, Madison

Best Lunch Spot

Choolaah Indian BBQ, Beachwood

Element 41, Chardon

Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Best Late Night Food

Barrio Tacos, Cleveland Heights, Willoughby

The Fairmount, Cleveland Heights

The Wild Goose, Willoughby

Best Brunch

Brown Barn Tavern, Chardon

Sol, Willoughby

The Last Page, Beachwood

Best Organic Food

Beet Jar, Cleveland, Shaker Heights

Sage Karma Kitchen, Willoughby

Evexia, Aurora

Best Vegetarian

Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple Locations

Sage Karma Kitchen, Willoughby

Tommy’s, Cleveland Heights

Best Seafood

Brennan’s Fish House, Grand River

Coppia, Willoughby

The Lobster Pot, Willoughby Hills

Best Sushi

Issho Ni Ramen & Sushi, Willoughby

Square Bistro, Chardon

Young’s Sushi, Willoughby

Best Steak

Heritage Steak & Whiskey, Woodmere

Hook & Hoof New American Kitchen and Cocktail, Willoughby

RED the Steakhouse, Orange Village

Best Independent Coffee Shop

Fiona’s Coffee Bar & Bakery, Willoughby

Heartwood Coffee Roasters, Multiple Locations

Beans Coffee Shop & Bistro, Chardon

Best Quick Bite

Cafe Honeycomb, Woodmere

Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Northstar Cafe, Cleveland, Shaker Heights

Best Ice Cream

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Chagrin Falls

King Kone, Chardon, Perry

Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Best Bakery

Evergreen Bakery, Chagrin Falls

Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

On the Rise Artisan Breads, Cleveland Heights

Best Donut

Biagio’s Donut Shop & Pizzeria, Eastlake

Goldie’s Donuts & Bakery, Lyndhurst

Haute Donuts and BBQ, Shaker Heights

Best Smoothie

Beet Jar, Cleveland, Shaker Heights

Be Smoothie Cafe, Willowick

Juicy Vegan, Cleveland

Best Pizza

Geraci’s, Multiple Locations

Etalian, Chagrin Falls

Pizzeria DiLauro, Chagrin Falls

Best Burger

Crowley’s Dive Bar, Eastlake

Heck’s, Beachwood

Stevenson’s Bar & Grill, Euclid

Best Wings

Mr. Lee’s Bar and Grill, Perry

Winking Lizard Tavern, Multiple Locations

Wright Place Tavern, Willoughby Hills

Best Mexican

Cilantro Taqueria, Multiple Locations

El Palenque, Eastlake

El Patron, Chardon

Best Italian

Mia Bella, Cleveland

M Italian, Chagrin Falls

Piccolo Italian Restaurant, Mayfield Heights

Best Chinese

Ho Wah, Beachwood

Hunan by the Falls, Chagrin Falls

Imperial Wok, Solon

Best Farmers Market

Heart of Willoughby Outdoor Market, Willoughby

Miles Farmers Market, Solon

Shaker Square Farmers Market (North Union Farmers Market), Cleveland

Best Deli

Davis Bakery & Delicatessen, Warrensville Heights, Woodmere

Farmer in the Deli, Chesterland

Jim Alesci’s Place, Solon

Best Family Dining

The Original Mario Fazio’s, Willoughby Hills

The Tavern Co., Cleveland Heights

Yours Truly Restaurant, Multiple Locations

Services

Best Wedding Venue

LaVera Party Center, Willoughby Hills

Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, Chagrin Falls

The Madison, Cleveland

Best Day Spa

Quintana’s Barber & Dream Spa, Cleveland Heights

Reprieve Spa, Chagrin Falls

Woodhouse Spa, Orange Village

Best Mani Pedi

Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Manifest Manicures + Mixology, Shaker Heights

Raw Beauty Bar, Chardon

Best Salon

Avanti Salon, Chesterland

Changes Salon, Chagrin Falls

Luce Del Sole Studios, Mentor

Best Dry Cleaner

D.O. Summers Cleaners, Multiple Locations

London Cleaners, Willoughby

Tide Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Best Senior Living

McGregor, Cleveland

Ohio Living Breckenridge Village, Willoughby

Rose Senior Living Beachwood, Beachwood

Best Car Wash

Outback Auto Wash, Painesville

Waterway Carwash, Pepper Pike, South Euclid

Zappy’s Auto Washes, Multiple Locations

Best Fitness Center

Mandel Jewish Community Center, Beachwood

Results Fitness, Mayfield Heights

RYZE+GRIND Fitness, Woodmere

Best Yoga/Pilates Studio

Flow Yoga Studio, Gates Mills, Lyndhurst

Power Yoga Collective, Beachwood, Mentor

Yoga on the Eastside, Woodmere

Best Chiropractor

Code Chiro, Mayfield Heights

Core Life Chiropractic, Shaker Heights

Morris Chiropractic, Painesville

Best Interior Design

Heartfelt Homespace, Painesville

Ingrid Porter Interiors, Chagrin Falls

W Design, Chagrin Falls

Entertainment

Best Happy Hour 

Agave & Rye, Woodmere

Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations

Pub Frato Gastropub, Chagrin Falls, Painesville

Best Golf Course

Gleneagles Golf Course, Twinsburg

Manakiki Golf Course, Willoughby Hills

StoneWater Golf Club, Highland Heights

Best Live Music Venue

Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland

Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights

Reithoffer’s Art, Spirits & Entertainment, Chagrin Falls

Best Brewery

Boss Dog Brewing Co., Cleveland Heights

Crooked Pecker Brewing Co., Chagrin Falls

Eleventhree Brewing, Chardon

Best Charitable Event

Cleveland Musicians’ Fundraiser, Geneva-on-the-Lake

Rescue Village’s Woofstock, Russell Township

Mandel Jewish Community Center’s Shining Star CLE, Beachwood

Best Jeweler

Alson Jewelers, Woodmere

Bella Design Jewelers, Chagrin Falls

DavEd Jewelers, Willoughby

Best Pet Boutique

Barktown Willoughby, Willoughby

Basil & Rex, Lyndhurst

Pet Wants Chardon, Chardon

Best Wine Store

Chuck’s Fine Wines, Chagrin Falls

Red, Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor

The Wine Spot, Cleveland Heights

Best Beer Selection

Heinen’s Grocery Store, Multiple Locations

Red, Wine & Brew, Chesterland, Mentor

The Wine Spot, Cleveland Heights

Best Florist

Lowe’s Greenhouse, Florist & Gift Shop, Chagrin Falls

Mayfield Floral, Mayfield Heights

Stems Fleur, Cleveland Heights

Best Garden Center

Bremec Garden Centers, Chesterland, Cleveland Heights

Lowe’s Greenhouse, Florist & Gift Shop, Chagrin Falls

Petitti Garden Centers, Multiple Locations

Best Bike Shop

Cain Park Bicycle, Cleveland Heights

Eddy’s Bike Shop, Willoughby Hills

Mountain Road Cycles, Chagrin Falls, Chardon

Best Boutique

Blush Boutique, Chagrin Falls

LADDER, Shaker Heights

The Collective Rose, Chardon

Best Men’s Fashion

arch., Shaker Heights

J3 Clothing, Moreland Hills

Peter’s Store for Men, Chagrin Falls

Best Handmade Retailer

Locally Spruced, Lyndhurst

Ohio Artisan Collective, Beachwood

The Corner, Shaker Heights

Best Handmade Market Vendor

Chagrin Falls Candle Co., Newbury

G.R.A.C.E. Elderberry Co., Willoughby

The Wick Life, Wickliffe

Best Home Décor

Etc. on Erie, Willoughby

FIG Chagrin, Chagrin Falls

W Home Collection, Chagrin Falls

Best Health Foods Retail

SweetBerry Fresh Market, Wickliffe

Metropolitan Market, Pepper Pike

Produce Place Market & Deli, Lyndhurst, Willoughby Hills

Best CLE T-Shirt Shop

CLE Clothing Co., Shaker Heights

GV Art + Design, Willoughby

Snakes + Acey’s, Cleveland

Best Consignment Shop

It’s So You, Willoughby

Piece Unique, Chagrin Falls

UpScaleIT, Solon

Best Antique Shop

Antiques & Uniques, Wickliffe

FIG Chagrin, Chagrin Falls

The Wild Card Vintage, Burton

Children

Best Dance/Theater Instruction

Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty

Playmakers Youth Theatre - Mandel Jewish Community Center, Beachwood

The Fine Arts Association, Willoughby

Best Gymnastics

Eastlake Gymnastics, Eastlake

Lakeshore Dance & Gymnastics, Mayfield Village

Learning Ladder Gymnastics, Northfield

Best Music Instruction

Fairmount Center for the Arts, Novelty

School of Rock, Highland Heights

The Music Settlement, Cleveland

Best Birthday Party Location

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, Shaker Heights

The Jump Yard, Eastlake

We Rock the Spectrum, Mayfield

People

Best Chef

Doug Katz (Zhug), Cleveland Heights

Brandon Chrostowski (EDWINS), Cleveland Heights

Rusty James Phillips (The Pompadour), Fairport Harbor

Best Bartender

Dana D’Agostino (Eleventhree Brewing), Chardon

Jaret Tekavec (Tavern Six), Kirtland

Kristy Morris (Nouveau Bistro & Lounge), Concord

Best Stylist

Alex Quintana (Quintana’s Barber & Dream Spa), Cleveland Heights

Lauren Segler (Avanti Salon), Chesterland

Meghan Rosbottom (Refined by Meghan/Luce Del Sole Studios), Mentor

Best Fitness Instructor

Josh Mekota (Results Fitness), Mayfield Heights

Kate Toohig (Mandel Jewish Community Center), Beachwood

Shannon Harrell (Flow Yoga), Gates Mills

Best Photographer

Dad Brag Photography, Solon

GraceHannah Photography, Mentor

Jules White Photography, Mayfield