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Cleveland Magazine's 2024 Best of the West Finalists

2024 Best of the West Finalists

Nearly 3,000 readers weighed in on their top picks for West Side hot spots. Here you’ll find the finalists in categories including dining, shopping, services and more.

FOOD 

Best Restaurant
Cabin Club, Westlake
Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood
Pier W, Lakewood

Best Patio
Luca West, Westlake
Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood
Veranda Bistro & Bar, Avon

Best View
Edgewater Beach House, Cleveland
Pier W, Lakewood
Summer Place, Lakewood

Best Lunch Spot
Boss ChickNBeer, Multiple Locations
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations
Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River

Best Late Night Food
Barrio Tacos, Multiple Locations
Buckeye Beer Engine, Lakewood
Prosperity Social Club, Cleveland

Best Brunch
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations
Pier W, Lakewood
Rosewood Grill, Strongsville, Westlake

Best Organic Food
Cleveland Vegan, Lakewood
Forage Public House, Lakewood
TownHall, Cleveland

Best Vegetarian
Boss ChickNBeer, Multiple Locations
Choolaah Indian BBQ, Cleveland, Westlake
Cleveland Vegan, Lakewood

Best Seafood
Pier W, Lakewood
Salmon Dave’s, Rocky River
Salty Mary’s Oyster Bar and Tavern, Westlake

Best Sushi
Blue Sushi Sake Grill, Westlake
Ginko Restaurant, Cleveland
Sakana Sushi Bar and Lounge, Rocky River

Best Steak
Cabin Club, Westlake
Ferris Steak House & Tavern, Rocky River
Strip Steakhouse, Avon

Best Coffee Shop
Black Key Coffee, Avon
Mojo’s Coffee and More, Bay Village
Rising Star Coffee Roasters, Cleveland, Lakewood

Best Quick Bite
Aladdin’s Eatery, Multiple Locations
Choolaah Indian BBQ, Cleveland, Westlake
Sittoo’s Lebanese Grill, North Olmsted, Parma

Best Ice Cream
Honey Hut Ice Cream, Multiple Locations
Mason’s Creamery, Cleveland
Mitchell’s Homemade Ice Cream, Multiple Locations

Best Bakery
Blackbird Baking Co., Lakewood
Fragapane Bakery, Bay Village, North Olmsted
Messy Aprons & Co., Strongsville

Best Smoothie
Green Farm Juicery, Bay Village
Liquid Fresh Planet, Cleveland
Nature’s Oasis, Lakewood

Best Pizza
Angelo’s Pizza, Lakewood
Il Rione Pizzeria, Cleveland
Ohio Pie Co., Rocky River

Best Burger
Between the Bun, North Ridgeville
Gunselman’s Tavern, Fairview Park
Heck’s Café, Avon, Cleveland

Best Wings
Around the Corner Saloon & Café, Lakewood
Boss ChickNBeer, Multiple Locations
Good Company, Cleveland

Best Mexican
Cozumel, Multiple Locations
Don Ramon Mexican Restaurant, Parma Heights, Westlake
Nuevo Acapulco, Fairview Park

Best Italian
Bar Italia, Lakewood
Luca West, Westlake
Stancato’s Italian Restaurant, Parma

Best Chinese
Aristo Bistro, Westlake
King Wah, Rocky River
Szechwan Garden, Lakewood

Best Farmers Market
Crocker Park Market (North Union Farmers Market), Westlake
Kamm’s Corners Farmers Market, Cleveland
West Side Market, Cleveland

Best Deli
Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River
Larder Delicatessen & Bakery, Cleveland
Lehman’s Deli, Westlake

Best Family Dining
Avon Brewing Co., Avon
Good Company, Cleveland
Joe’s Deli & Restaurant, Rocky River

SERVICES 

Best Wedding Venue
Columbia Ballroom, Columbia Station
Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood
The Elliot, Cleveland

Best Day Spa
Beauty Spot Med Spa, North Ridgeville
Sacred Hour, Lakewood, Rocky River
Woodhouse Spa, Rocky River

Best Mani Pedi
Charles Scott Salons and Spas, Avon, Rocky River
Hollywood Star Nails, Cleveland, Parma Heights
Stella & Shay Beauty Bar, Lakewood, Westlake

Best Salon
Charles Scott Salons and Spas, Avon, Rocky River
Foxy Salon, Lakewood
Tease Salon, Middleburg Heights

Best Dry Cleaner
New Westlake Cleaners, Lakewood
Ridge Cleaners, Multiple Locations
Tide Cleaners, Multiple Locations

Best Senior Living
O’Neill Healthcare, Multiple Locations
Rose Senior Living, Avon
The Normandy, Rocky River

Best Car Wash
Blue Falls Car Wash, Multiple Locations
Rainforest Car Wash, Multiple Locations
Sgt. Clean Car Wash, Multiple Locations

Best Yoga Studio
Cultivate Yoga, Avon, Lakewood
Holistic Halo Salt Spa, North Royalton
Inner Bliss Yoga Studio, Rocky River, Westlake

Best Fitness Center
Fitness Center at UH Avon Health Center, Avon
Forward Fitness, Westlake
Westlake Recreation Center, Westlake

ENTERTAINMENT

Best Happy Hour
Crumb & Spigot, Lakewood
Burntwood Tavern, Multiple Locations
Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood

Best Golf Course
Big Met Golf Course, Fairview Park
Ridgewood Golf Course, Parma
Sweetbriar Golf Club, Avon Lake

Best Live Music Venue
Mahall’s, Lakewood
No Class, Cleveland
The Brothers Lounge, Cleveland

Best Brewery
Avon Brewing Co., Avon
Fat Head’s Brewery, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted
Railroad Brewing Co., Avon

Best Charitable Event
Prayers From Maria’s Sunflower Wine Festival, Rocky River
Project NICU’s Night for Babies, Broadview Heights
Providence House’s Deck the House, Cleveland

SHOPPING 

Best Jeweler
Kleinhenz Jewelers, Westlake
Peter & Co. Jewelers, Avon Lake
Yeager Jewelers, Westlake

Best Pet Boutique
Luca’s Barkery, Cleveland
Pet-Tique, Cleveland
Style Mutt, Cleveland

Best Florist
Blossom Flower Bar, Lakewood
Precious Petals, Columbia Station
Urban Orchid, Cleveland

Best Garden Center
Gale’s Westlake Garden Center, Westlake
Maria Gardens, North Royalton, Strongsville
Petitti Garden Centers, Multiple Locations

Best Wine Store
Little Birdie Wine Nest, Parma
Minotti’s Wine & Spirits, Multiple Locations
Rozi’s Wine House, Lakewood

Best Beer Selection
Minotti’s Wine & Spirits, Multiple Locations
Red, Wine & Brew, Westlake
Rozi’s Wine House, Lakewood

Best Bike Shop
Century Cycles , Rocky River
Marty’s Cycle Center, Avon Lake
Spin Bike Shop, Lakewood

Best Boutique
Charmed Boutique, North Ridgeville
Estella Boutique, Westlake
The Clothing Loft, Amherst

Best Men’s Fashion
Ford’s Clothier, Rocky River
Geiger’s, Lakewood
Ticknors Men’s Clothiers, Strongsville

Best Home Décor
Mishi Lifestyle, Lakewood
Whimsy Willow, Westlake
Wild Iris Home, Avon

Best Health Foods (Retail)
Lucky’s Market, Cleveland
Nature’s Oasis, Lakewood
Whole Foods Market, Rocky River

Best CLE T-Shirt Shop
CLE Clothing Co., Westlake
GV Art + Design, Lakewood
Only in Clev, Cleveland

Best Consignment Shop
Chelsea’s Consignments, Westlake
Consign Home Couture, Westlake
River Trading Co., Rocky River

Best Antique Shop
Flower Child, Cleveland
Mitchell Sotka, Rocky River
The Blue Barn Shops, North Ridgeville

Best Handmade Retailer
KLM Home Décor, North Ridgeville
Talents, Avon Lake
The Rift Shop, Olmsted Falls

Best Handmade Market Vendor
Brazen by Nature Candle Co., Lakewood
Oceanne, Cleveland
STEM Handmade Soaps, Lakewood

CHILDREN

Best Dance/Theater Instruction
Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood
North Royalton Dance Academy, North Royalton
The Dance Centre, Rocky River

Best Gymnastics
Great Lakes Gymnastics, Avon Lake
Little Stars Gymnastics, Middleburg Heights
Ten Point 0, North Ridgeville

Best Music Instruction
Beck Center for the Arts, Lakewood
Rock Town Music Academy, Lorain
School of Rock, Strongsville, Westlake

Best Birthday Party Location
Bay Lanes, Bay Village
Little Stars Gymnastics, Middleburg Heights
Urban Air Adventure Park, Westlake

PEOPLE 

Best Chiropractor
Great Lakes Health and Wellness, Cleveland, Westlake
River Chiropractic & Wellness, Rocky River
Transcendence Health, North Ridgeville

Best Chef
Doug Katz, Amba, Cleveland
Gregg Korney, Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood
Regan Reik, Pier W, Lakewood

Best Bartender
Callie Paul, Bartenza, Strongsville
Danny Corrigan, Georgetown | Vosh, Lakewood
Jeff Gresko, Bistro 83, North Ridgeville

Best Stylist
Alicia Casshie, Tease Salon, Middleburg Heights
Christine Dopoulos, Foxy Salon, Lakewood
Louie Leonetti, Illuminate Salon, Lakewood

Best Interior Designer
Deborah Cunningham Interiors & Gardens, Rocky River
Ducy Design, Westlake
Sapphire Pear, Rocky River

Best Fitness Instructor
Chris Roman, Fitness 19, Cleveland
Jared Rosso, Forward Fitness, Westlake
Kevin Johnson, Forward Fitness, Westlake
Sophia Porter, Extreme Pump It Up Fitness, Middleburg Heights

Best Photographer
3 Little Birds Photography, Cleveland
Desired Moments Photography, Oberlin
Leigh Roth Photography, Westlake

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