Detroit Shoreway's Best Restaurants

All Saints Public House 

Why we love it: This English-inspired upscale pub is a neighborhood gem. Try this: The steak melt ($22) layers tender steak, Havarti, caramelized onion and garlic horseradish aioli on rosemary focaccia, served with au jus and seasoned fries. 1261 W. 76th St., Cleveland, 216-675-0028, allsaintspublichouse.com

Blue Habanero

Why we love it: Owner Rafael Ayala’s choice to break away from the family business, Tres Potrillos, and open his own spot paid off at this hub for tacos, burritos, fajitas and margaritas. Try this: The Tacos Huitlacoche (pronounced wheet-la-KO-chay) ($15) center around the “Mexican truffle” but also features corn, tomatoes, avocado, queso and a house-made spicy sauce. 6416 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-465-1818, bluehabanerocleveland.com

Cleveland Bagel Co.  

Why we love it: While you can now find these bagels in coffee shops and breakfast spots across the Cleveland area, the house-made dough and schmear is always freshest at the original location. Try this: Get a little spicy in the morning with the chorizo chipotle schmear ($7). 4201 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-600-5652, clebagelco.com

Flight Cleveland 

Why we love it: On a quest to make wine less pretentious, owner Lindsay Smith launched an Insta-worthy wine shop and bar with a number of wines on tap, 8 specialty flights and over 400 different bottles available for purchase. “I wanted to come up with something approachable,” she says. Try this: Pair a bottle with the tinned fish board ($20), featuring La Narval Galician mussels in garlic chili sauce with petit toasts, olives, cornichons, sweety drops and lemon. 5712 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-400-6867, flightcleveland.com 

Good Company

Why we love it: Good Company elevates all-American grub with local ingredients, scratch cooking and vegetarian options. Try this: The Route 1 chicken sandwich ($16) stacks smoked chicken, malted pickles and Kewpie mayo on a poppyseed milk bun. Vegetarian substitutions are available. 1200 W. 76th St., Cleveland, 216-331-0318, goodcompanycle.com

Happy Dog

Why we love it: Cleveland’s neighborhood bar has a live performance lineup that ranges from punk to podcasts. Try this: Build your own hot dog ($8.75) with fruit loops, macaroni and cheese and more, but don't forget the tots ($6.75) with dozens of dipping sauces. 5801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-651-9474, happydogcleveland.com

The Harp

Why we love it: One of Cleveland’s best Irish pubs features one of the city's best skyline views. Try this: The fish and chips ($23) features two beer-battered cod fillets, fried to a crisp and served with fries, house-made coleslaw and tartar sauce. 4408 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-939-0200, the-harp.com

Il Rione

Why we love it: The East Side's Little Italy is better known, but the West Side's has arguably the city's best brick oven pizza. Try this: Drizzled arugula pesto, fried sage leaves, and basil complete the Green Pie ($21-$26). 1303 W. 65th St., Cleveland, 216-282-1451, ilrionepizzeria.com

Jukebox

Why we love it: This Hingetown bar centers around the city's best jukeboxes. Try this: Pierogies such as mushroom kraut, sweet potato black bean and buffalo chick pea ($11) stand out on a menu of Eastern European classics. 1404 W. 29th St., Cleveland, 216-206-7699, jukeboxcle.com

Larder Delicatessen and Bakery

Why we love it: This modern Eastern European deli and bakery has earned James Beard award noms for its old-school, local approach to food. Try this: You can’t go wrong with the classic pastrami sandwich ($17): sliced brisket, sauerkraut and mustard on fresh-baked rye. 1455 W. 29th St., Cleveland, 216-912-8203, larderdb.com

Luxe Kitchen and Lounge

Why we love it: Luxurious but not pretentious was the aim, and Luxe is game with its upscale, modern take on Italian and Mediterranean dishes. Try this: The pork chop ($32) is a must-try, served with garlic mashed potatoes, grilled peaches, green beans, blue cheese and a Tabasco beurre blanc. 6605 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-920-0600, luxecleveland.com

Ninja City

Why we love it: Ninja City's unique concept combines Asian cuisine, bar food and a full-service bar with urban street art murals coating the walls. Try this: The steam buns ($16) are soft and pillowy, layered with pickled carrot and daikon, jalapeño, fresh herbs and chili aioli, with your choice of BBQ pulled pork, lemongrass chicken or tofu. 6706 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-862-7200, ninjacity.com

Parkview Nite Club

Why we love it: This “cool place for shady people” is a chill dive that welcomes all with live blues, traditional American eats and an old-timey tavern vibe. Try this: The Parkview Philly ($12.50) piles shaved ribeye, melty American cheese and grilled onions and peppers onto a hoagie bun. 1261 W. 58th St., Cleveland, 216-961-1341, parkviewniteclub.com

Ready Set Coffee Roasters 

Why we love it: After starting in a garage, this small-batch coffee bar has graduated to a permanent home in 2021. Try this: Hot or cold, the Black Cat Mocha ($6) kickstarts your morning with house chocolate syrup, vanilla, steamed oat milk and a delightful “chocolate surprise.” 7306 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-417-3331, readysetcoffee.com

Rincon Criollo

Why we love it: For 20 years, the Ruiz family has offered homespun recipes and made-from-scratch Puerto Rican cuisine. Try this: The El Famoso Jibarito ($6.50) is a sandwich with protein (chicken, pork, fish or ham), tomatoes, Swiss cheese, lettuce and mayo between two crispy fried green plantains. 6504 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-939-0992, rinconcriollocle.com

Saucy Brew Works 

Why we love it: This Hingetown favorite pumps out award-winning craft brews and pizza. Don’t neglect the dog-friendly Vibe Garden patio space in the center of Hingetown. Try this: The Fungus Amongus ($15-$20) combines Boursin, goat cheese and pecorino Romano with herb-marinated mushrooms, spinach and caramelized onion for a rich, earthy bite. 2885 Detroit Ave., Cleveland 216-666-2568, saucybrewworks.com

Stone Mad Pub

Why we love it: Opened in 2008, this Irish neighborhood pub is still somehow a hidden gem with great food, extensive beer offerings, a handmade interior and a beautiful stone patio. While it's always worth checking out, the St. Patrick's Day Party is not to be missed. Try this: An Irish classic, the Shepherd’s Pie ($17) is everything you would expect from an Irish pub. 1306 W. 65th St., Cleveland, 216-281-6500, stonemadpub.com

Terrestrial Brewing Co.

Why we love it: If the massive patio, industrial taproom and canine friendliness wasn't enough, Battery Park’s brewery is expanding to bring a food program and live events to the space. Try this: The Canopy Crusher IPA ($6) is a hazy American IPA brewed with Mosaic and Chinook hops, offering a juicy, hop-forward profile. 7524 Father Frascati Drive, Cleveland, 216-465-9999, terrestrialbrewing.com

Tina’s Nite Club

Why we love it: Karaoke is far from our most embarrassing story after nights of swigging domestics at this glorious hole in the wall. Try this: These days, local beers flow at dives, too, with selections from Great Lakes Brewing Co. sitting right around $4. 5400 Herman Ave., Cleveland, 216-651-8057

XYZ the Tavern

Why we love it: With 24 craft beers on tap and more than 100 whiskeys and bourbons on the shelf, don’t get fooled into thinking this is just a tavern. A backyard smoker kicks out barbecue platters and sandwiches. Try this: The smoked salmon BLT ($21.25) comes with a hunk of pork belly. 6419 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, 216-706-1104, xyzthetavern.com

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