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2023 Best of the West Winners

Find out which of your West Side favorites won top honors this year.

FOOD 

Best Restaurant
Pier W, Lakewood

Best Patio
Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood

Best View
Pier W, Lakewood

Best Lunch Spot
Niko’s Bar & Gyros, North Royalton

Best Late Night Food
Barrio Tacos, Multiple Locations

Best Brunch
Pier W, Lakewood

Best Organic Food
TownHall, Cleveland

Best Vegetarian
Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple Locations

Best Seafood
Salmon Dave’s, Rocky River

Best Sushi
Shinto, Strongsville

Best Steak
Strip Steakhouse, Avon

Best Coffee Shop
Black Key Coffee, Avon

Best Quick Bite
Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple Locations

Best Ice Cream
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Best Bakery
Blackbird Baking Co., Lakewood

Best Smoothie
Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar, Multiple Locations

Best Pizza
Angelo’s Pizza, Lakewood

Best Burger
Gunselman’s Tavern, Fairview Park

Best Wings
Boss ChickNBeer, Bay Village, Berea

Best Mexican
El Carnicero, Lakewood

Best Italian
Luca West, Westlake

Best Chinese
King Wah, Rocky River

Best Farmers Market
West Side Market, Cleveland

Best Deli
Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River

Best Family Dining
Avon Brewing Co., Avon


SERVICE 

Best Wedding Venue
The Elliot, Cleveland

Best Day Spa
Sacred Hour Wellness Spa, Lakewood

Best Mani Pedi
Stella & Shay Beauty Bar, Lakewood, Westlake

Best Salon
Charles Scott Salons and Spas, Avon, Rocky River

Best Dry Cleaner
Tide Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Best Senior Living
O’Neill Healthcare, Multiple Locations

Best Car Wash
Sgt. Clean Car Wash, Multiple Locations

Best Yoga Studio
Inner Bliss Yoga Studio, Rocky River, Westlake

Best Fitness Center
UH Avon Fitness Center, Avon

 

ENTERTAINMENT 

Best Happy Hour
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations

Best Golf Course
Big Met Golf Course, Fairview Park

Best Live Music Venue
The Brothers Lounge, Cleveland

Best Brewery
Avon Brewing Co., Avon

Best Charitable Event
Prayers From Maria - Sunflower Wine Festival, Rocky River

 

SHOPPING 

Best Jeweler
Kleinhenz Jewelers, Westlake

Best Pet Boutique
Style Mutt, Cleveland

Best Florist
Precious Petals, Columbia Station

Best Garden Center
Petitti Garden Centers, Multiple Locations

Best Wine Store
Rozi’s Wine House, Lakewood

Best Beer Selection
Minotti’s Wine & Spirits, Multiple Locations

Best Bike Shop
Century Cycles , Rocky River

Best Boutique
Knuth’s, Westlake

Best Men’s Fashion
Geiger’s, Lakewood

Best Home Décor
Wild Iris Home, Avon

Best Health Foods (Retail)
Whole Foods Market, Rocky River

Best CLE T-Shirt Shop
GV Art + Design, Lakewood

Best Consignment Shop
Chelsea’s Consignments, Westlake

Best Antique Shop
All Things For You, Cleveland

Best Handmade Market Vendor
Océanne Studio and Boutique, Cleveland

 

CHILDREN 

Best Dance/Theatre Instruction
Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood

Best Gymnastics
Little Stars Gymnastics, Middleburg Heights

Best Music Instruction
School of Rock, Strongsville, Westlake

Best Birthday Party Location
Bay Lanes, Bay Village

 

PEOPLE 

Best Chiropractor
River Chiropractic & Wellness, Rocky River

Best Chef
Jill Vedaa (Salt+), Lakewood

Best Bartender
Jeff Gresko (Bistro 83), North Ridgeville

Best Stylist
Christine Dopoulos (Foxy Salon), Lakewood

Best Interior Designer
Ida Gawthrop (IDA Designing Inc.), Westlake

Best Fitness Instructor
Gina Shaffer (UH Avon Fitness Center), Avon

Best Photographer
Leigh Roth Photography, Westlake

 

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