14 Downtown Cleveland Restaurants To Visit During NBA All-Star Weekend

Acqua di Luca
Luca and Lola Sema's Mediterranean-inspired temple of seafood might be the best representation of the husband-and-wife duo yet. Try the fruit di mare, a seafood platter showcasing chef Luca Sema's culinary skills with Alaskan king crab, scallops, shrimp and more. Also try Sema's Luca Italian Cuisine on the Superior Viaduct. Read More >>

Barrio 
The local taco chain offers dozens of ingredients on a build-your-own taco in a modern Mexican setting. Read More >>

BrewDog
The Scottish brewery brings its ninth location to a space that overlooks the Cuyahoga River. Read More >>

Butcher & The Brewer
This East Fourth Street brewpub offers 60 different styles of beer and meat-focused small plates in a beautiful, historic setting. Read More >>

Indie East Fourth
The music-themed cocktail bar and restaurant offers Southern-leaning food and features more than 200 concert posters. Read More >>

LJ Shanghai
The Chinese restaurant in AsiaTown won us over with its xiao li bao — or soup dumplings. But it's so much more than just that. Read More >>

Lulo Kitchen
With a cafe upstairs and a speakeasy downstairs, this Colombian-inspired eatery offers a colorful menu and decor. Read More >>

Mabel's BBQ
Celebrity chef Michael Symon's hot spot for brisket, kielbasa and lamb ribs made Cleveland barbecue a thing. Read More >>

Nuevo Modern Mexican & Tequila
Chef Zack Hirt's experimental approach to modern Mexican food has turned a once-forgotten part of the lakefront into one of the city's new hot spots. Read More >>

Parnell's Pub
The Irish pub has been serving the Playhouse Square crowd craft beer and fine whiskey since 1998. Read More >>

Sora Sushi
The company behind the bento box ghost kitchen has evolved into a stylish and experiential seasonal pop-up — and it may even be here to stay. Read More >>

Slyman's Tavern
The St. Clair Avenue deli has been stacking the city's favorite corned beef sandwich for more than 55 years. Read More >>

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