Top, Best & Fun Rooftop Bars in Cleveland

"As the name hints, Alley Cat Oyster Bar is one of the best places in Cleveland to enjoy a variety of seafood delicacies, including oysters, lobster, mussel, and clams. Situated by the riverside, the patio offers customers breathtaking views of Cuyahoga River and other highlights of Industrial Valley. The ambiance in this two-story restaurant is incredible, and so is the list of drinks."

"We had amazing drinks and the appetizers were out of this world. Max was our server and did a great job."

"TownHall is an innovative eatery and bar that serves locally sourced bites and organic fare in a contemporary setting. Boasting stylish interiors and a lovely outdoor patio, TownHall focuses on healthy cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients and produce from regional farms, and presents a non-GMO menu with a range of brunch dishes such as granola, fruit and yogurt, organic eggs and bacon, buttermilk biscuits and gravy served with poached eggs, breakfast burritos and sandwiches, hotcakes served with syrup and fresh fruit, huevos rancheros, burgers, and fresh salads. 1909 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113, Phone: 216-344-9400"

"Pier W is a landmark restaurant with a unique location that has been serving ocean-fresh seafood and other fine cuisine since 1965. Designed to resemble the hull of a cruise ship and boasting panoramic views of Lake Erie, the modern, upscale seafood restaurant serves a contemporary menu of prime steaks and other meat dishes, fresh seafood and catch-of-the-day fish, an array of vegetarian options, and homemade desserts. The highly acclaimed cuisine is accompanied by an award-winning list of fine wines from the world’s most important wine regions, signature cocktails, and imported spirits and craft beers."

"If you’re a Clevelander, odds are you’ve been to Pier W and odds are you love it!. Pier W is a staple of the community and is best known for its seafood dishes and Sunday brunches. What makes this location truly special is that it is set within a cliff that gives you a panoramic view of Lake Erie!"

"Pier W, located on Lake Avenue in Lakewood, is a famous Cleveland restaurant and bar. Open since 1965, it features critically-acclaimed seafood and contemporary American food as we..."

"XYZ The Tavern is a friendly pub in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood that serves American from-scratch comfort food and a range of craft beers, whiskeys, and easy-drinking wines. Located in the Gordon Square Arts District next to the Cleveland Public Theater and across from the Capitol Theater on Detroit Avenue, XYZ The Tavern is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, seven days a week, and offers weekly specials and happy hours. The brunch menu features traditional fare such as corned beef hash, smoked salmon croissants, eggs Benedict, BLTs with a fried egg, chipotle aioli, bacon, lettuce and tomato, pancakes, and French toast."

"6419 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102Phone: (216) 706-1104Visit Website. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by XYZ the Tavern (@xyzthetavern)"

"I was there today for trivia for my first time and was really disappointed with the whole experience. Not necessarily due to the service because all the ..."

"Sure, Michael is known to most Food Network fans as a television star, but he’s also the chef at popular Cleveland restaurants like Lola Downtown and Lolita in Tremont. On top of it all, he’s selling some of the best hamburgers in the Midwest at this homegrown and growing chain of casual burger bars. Michael is the king of “meat on meat,” a lily-gilding technique that tops already delicious Pat LaFrieda meat patties with ingredients like salami or pastrami or pulled pork."

"A photo posted by @letsdinecleveland on Aug 20, 2016 at 3:07pm PDT. B Spot has a few locations in an around the Cleveland area. One of Michael Symon's restaurants, its the burgers are fabulous."

"Moored along the city’s Lake Erie shoreline, you can find the incredible USS Cod that is now preserved as both a moving memorial and museum. Set right next to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, it offers fascinating insight into life aboard a submarine and the service it saw during the Second World War and Cold War. One of the best-preserved submarines in the country, it served between 1943 and 1971 and was impressively awarded seven battle stars in World War II."

"The USS Cod Submarine Memorial is located very near to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. In fact, it’s right next to that famous Cleveland, Ohio location. This memorial is a National Landmark Memorial and was commissioned in 1943 by Commander James Dempsey."

"Cleveland’s sizeable Slovenian population gave rise to this east side brewery, which opened in 2016 and is named for the mountain goat in the nation’s folklore. The airy, high-ceilinged tavern with a copper-topped bar features drinks with names taken from Cleveland history, like Dead Man’s Curve ale (Interstate 90 through the city features a 90-degree right turn), and Polka City Pilsner, as well as meeting spaces, games, and even a kids' menu."

"Address: 1361 E 55th St, Cleveland (St. Clair Superior)Known for: Cleveland-themed and seasonal beers (like Dead Man’s Curve IPA and Polka City Pilsner), and their strong neighborhood tiesWebsite:Goldhorn Brewery"

"This smaller-scale brewery is in a “blink and miss it” spot, located in a tiny area between Ohio City and Tremont calledDuck Island, named from the Prohibition where bootleggers would “duck in” to avoid the law. From Platform, you’ll walk back up Lorain, take a right to cross over on Abbey Ave, and another right onto Columbus Ave. If you think you only see a large warehouse, then you’re in the right place."

"Found on Columbus Ave., Forest City Brewery is open every day of the week (except Mondays) and has a variety of hand-crafted brews to try on tap. You can take a step back in time to drink at in their brewpub or step outside in the beer garden in the summer months for a flight outside. Try their Towpath Trail Oatmeal Stout, #57 Brown Ale, St. Wendelin Wheat, to start!"

"Home to the acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra, Severance Hall is fifteen minutes drive east of the center. Located right by many of the city’s main museums, its arresting architecture and elegant Art Deco interior make it a wonderful place to watch a performance. Built in 1931, the distinctive concert hall boasts an enormous auditorium and sizeable stage."

"Experience a live performance in one of the most regal and visually stunning concert venues in the world at the Severance Hall, home of the Cleveland Orchestra. Enjoy a family performance, a matinee, or an evening symphony ensemble. Learn More for Severance Hall"

"Check out the line-up for upcoming shows at any of the many music venues in Cleveland, such as The Beachland Ballroom in Waterloo, the Grog Shop in Coventry, or the famous Agora Ballroom. If theater is more your scene, take a look at the schedules for Playhouse Square, considered one of the nation’s largest theater districts, boasting nine venues attracting acts of all sizes and styles. More affordable venues include the Cleveland Public Theatre in Gordon Square and Dobama Theatre in Cleveland Heights."