Jennifer & Ryan
Cleveland Rocks!
TownHall (Brunch, Dinner)
Ryan's favorite place in Cleveland , and also a fav of Johnny Manziel (RIP), the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Khloe Kardashian. But seriously, great food that you don't feel guilty eating, and an amazing beer menu.
REBOL (Lunch)
The sister restaurant of Town Hall located in public square with limitless build your own bowl options and an outdoor ping pong table.
Barrio Gateway (Lunch, Dinner)
Casual atmosphere with delicious create your own tacos and bowls. Also a vast selection of whiskeys, tequilias, and beer. A favorite of Taylor Swift when she was in Cleveland on tour.
Sokolowski University Inn (Dinner)
Yes, that's Jimmy Fallon in the picture. This place is pretty legit, featured on the Food Network with Michael Symon, Rachel Ray, and beyond. The best tasting pierogis and classic polish fare that will fill your stomach. Cafeteria style.
Michael Symon Restaurants (Dinner)
Since being named a Best New Chef by Food & Wine magazine in 1998, Michael and his restaurants have been awarded numerous honors: Bon Appetit magazine included B Spot on their list of “Top 10 Best New Burger Joints”; and B Spot’s Fat Doug burger won the People’s Choice Award at the SoBe Wine & Food Festival. In 2009, Michael earned The James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Great Lakes. In 2000, Gourmet magazine chose Lola as one of “America’s Best Restaurants.” (From Foodnetwork.com)
Yours Truly Playhouse Square (Brunch)
One of Jen's favorite brunches in Cleveland with delicious, affordable diner food. Also, don't forget to try a side of the Notso fries.
Flying Fig (Brunch, Dinner)
This farm to table restaurant has been featured on the Food Network for their delicious brunch. Their dinner isn't too bad either with fresh, stylized comfort food.
Butcher and the Brewer (Dinner)
One of Jen's favorite restaurants in Cleveland that serves locally sourced small plates with a hefty beer list, including delicious in house brews. Jen and Ryan love the delicious pierogi pizza. Don't forget to do the call ahead seating.
Blue Point Grille (Dinner)
Delicious upscale seafood in a busy atmosphere and skyline view of the city.
Melt Bar and Grilled (Lunch, Dinner)
Lots of variations of the best comfort food around- Grilled Cheese. Don't forget the delicious roasted garlic tomato soup to go with it! This place has been on the Food network multiple times, along with the list of the best sandwiches in the United States. Jen and Ryan like to split The Big Popper.
West Side Market - Cleveland (Lunch, Sweets)
Since 1840, this indoor/outdoor farmer's market holds dozens of butchers, bakers, and some of Cleveland's best street foods. A must see landmark in Cleveland.
Cleveland Chop (Brunch, Dinner)
A favorite of the Snyder family, this steakhouse offers rich foods and delicious drinks. We recommend the steak "cigar" appetizer.
Mitchell's Ice Cream (Ohio City Kitchen & Shop)
Delicious handcrafted ice cream in Ohio City made from local ingredients . Ryan likes the Blue Cosmo (cotton candy ice cream with a marshmallow ribbon) while Jen's favorite is the Black Raspberry Chocolate Chunk.
Society Lounge (Fancy Schmancy Cocktails)
A favorite of Jason Day and a great place for pre or post dinner cocktails in a moody setting.
Great Lakes Brewing Company (Beerhead)
The first brewpub and microbrewery in Ohio that has expanded to be sold all over the country. Enjoy a pint at the bar or go on the brewery tour!
Nano Brew Cleveland (Beerhead)
The little sister brewery to Market Garden Brewery boasts 24 beers on draft and a locally sourced food menu. It has one of Jen's favorite patios in the city! This completes the "beer district " in Ohio City along with Platform Beer Co., Market Garden, and Great Lakes.
Market Garden Brewery (Beerhead)
This American gastropub is stocked with a lineup of tasty beers and a great beer garden. Check out the West Side market next door.
Collision Bend Brewing Co. (Beerhead)
This new addition to the Cleveland flats has elevated bar food, craft beers, and and a patio to make you feel as if you are right in the Cuyahoga River! Aloft hotel is located directly diagonal.
Cleveland Museum of Art (Museum Geek)
Jen's favorite museum in the city and it is free admission. Recently ranked the 2and best museum in the United States by business insider. Among the 45,000 pieces of art you will find Monet, Salvador Dali, Henri Rousseau, Andy Warhol, Picasso, and more. Check out the special exhibit, and be sure to buy tickets for it ahead of time. Infinity rooms by Yayoi Kusama is only coming to five cities in North America for the first time in over 20 years. https://www.clevelandart.org/events/exhibitions/yayoi-kusama-infinity-mirrors
Cleveland Botanical Garden (Museum Geek)
With 2 indoor greenhouses and 10 acres of gardens you will find a Rainforest, Japanese garden, butterflies, and more. Founded in 1930, it is the first organization of its kind in an American city. General admission is $12.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (Museum Geek)
A Cleveland DJ used the word "Rock n' roll" on his talkshow and hosted the country's first rock n' roll concert, cementing Cleveland as the birthplace of rock n'roll. See Michael Jackson's famous sparkly glove, Britney Spears' famous sparkly body suit, Jimi Hendrix's white guitar, and so much more. General admission is $23.50.
Cleveland Museum of Natural History (Museum Geek)
Collections total more than 4 million specimens including a cast of the famous Lucy skeleton remains, dinosaur displays, and a history of the Great Lakes. General admission is $15.
JACK Cleveland Casino ( Gamer)
The area's only full service casino, where you may find the mothers of the bride and groom at the slot machines in the 96,000 sq. ft of action. Also, check out the famous Lebron banner across from the parking lot (jk, it's taken down) .
Corner Alley (Gamer)
Fun bar in the heart of downtown with bowling, shuffleboard, foosball, and plenty of flat screens for watching sports.
Cleveland Script Sign (Sightseer)
Installed for the Republican National Convention in 2016, Cleveland script signs have become a top photo opportunity for Clevelanders and tourists. Be sure to check out the one where Ryan proposed!
Playhouse Square (Sightseer)
The theater district in Cleveland is the largest center for performing arts in the country outside of New York City and holds the world's larger outdoor chandelier. Hamilton will be playing at the State Theatre all week, but get your tickets ahead of time! They are almost sold out.
North Chagrin Nature Center (Sightseer)
The Cleveland Metroparks has reserved more than 23,000 acres of land around Cleveland where you could hike, paddleboard, fish, hoseback ride, and bike. The location listed is for Jen's favorite reservation (North Chagrin) including waterfalls and an abandoned castle, but check out the website for some activities to do closer to downtown.
Home of the Cavs, Indians, and Browns (Sightseer)
Witness greatness at the Q (1 Center Court), the baseball team with the longest winning streak at Progressive Field AKA The Jake (2401 Ontario St), or a glimpse of the factory of sadness AKA the home of the Browns (100 Alfred Lerner Way). Also check out the CLE Clothing Co. store on the way to the Q and The Jake for some souvenirs (address on map) .