RED the Steakhouse Downtown
A hip, upscale steakhouse renowned for perfectly cooked steaks, intimate ambiance, and a surprise dessert.
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RED the Steakhouse Downtown
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A hip, upscale steakhouse renowned for perfectly cooked steaks, intimate ambiance, and a surprise dessert.
Reservations Recommended
Book in advance to ensure prompt seating, especially on busy nights.
Consider Parking
Parking can be challenging during peak hours; paid lots are a good alternative.
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Cuisine
Steak house
Price
$$$
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Perfectly Cooked Steaks
Renowned for impossibly tender and juicy steaks, dry-aged to perfection. A must-try for any steak aficionado.
Complimentary Donut Hole Dessert
A delightful surprise, these warm donut holes with various dipping sauces are a sweet ending to any meal.
Rooftop Ambiance
Enjoy cocktails and dining with uncanny views of downtown, especially during fireworks displays.
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Reservations Recommended
Book in advance to ensure prompt seating, especially on busy nights.
Consider Parking
Parking can be challenging during peak hours; paid lots are a good alternative.
Service for Large Parties
Larger groups may experience longer waits for their orders.
Don't Skip Dessert
The complimentary donut holes are a unique and delicious treat.
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from all over the internet
Reservations Recommended
Book in advance to ensure prompt seating, especially on busy nights.
Consider Parking
Parking can be challenging during peak hours; paid lots are a good alternative.
Service for Large Parties
Larger groups may experience longer waits for their orders.
Don't Skip Dessert
The complimentary donut holes are a unique and delicious treat.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
RED the Steakhouse Downtown is celebrated for its exceptional steaks, often hailed as the best in Cleveland, with perfectly cooked cuts and a delightful complimentary dessert. Diners also rave about the attentive service and chic ambiance, particularly the rooftop views. While most experiences are overwhelmingly positive, some patrons found certain non-steak pasta dishes to be less satisfying for the price.
"Best steak and lamb we have ever had. I've traveled around the country and have been at some of the top steak restaurants in Vegas, so this was a gem to discover. The complimentary birthday donut balls were a surprise & delicious. The service was great. No complaints.
Highly recommend this place."
Cathy Foytik
"My son loved the steak. I had some type of pasta with sausage. For the price of the pasta I would have expected more sausage in it. I was excited for all the non-steak options. Usually when we visit steak places there’s only one dish for me to choose. Donut dessert was yum! Service was excellent!"
keli tudor
"In town for a weekend away. Went to the Guardians game and then were quickly on the hunt for dinner. We perused East 4th street and were met with a lot of long wait times for a table. It was a Saturday might at 7:30 pm so this didn’t necessarily come as a surprise.
What did come as a surprise was walking into Red and being seated, on the rooftop no less, right away.
We were greeted by our server Cassandra who was able to provide cocktail and appetizer recommendations. These were the first of her recommendations that she did her best impersonation of Jose Ramírez and knocked them out of the park 😉
I got an old fashioned and my wife got a strawberry 75. Next came the whipped ricotta with olive oil and dill, and man was it good. Served with grilled bread for dipping, we would have ordered another round if it weren’t for our entrees that were on their way.
My wife got the filet, at the recommendation of Cassandra, and loved every bite of it. I had a craving for salmon so that’s what I ordered. Before ordering, I asked Cassandra her opinion of the dish and she candidly shared it was good but not something that would blow you away. She was right, again. I enjoyed the salmon but for a future trip to Red I would consider an alternative entree.
We ordered the mac and cheese as a side and were not disappointed. I’ll give you one guess if Cassandra recommended it…yeah, she did. She knows the menu inside and out.
No dessert for us as we were stuffed.
Can’t recommend Red, enough. Great view from the rooftop, knowledgeable server, and we weren’t rush. Truly a great meal and experience at Red to end the night."
Brandon Bowers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, many guests celebrate birthdays and anniversaries here, enjoying complimentary surprises like donut holes.
The prime steaks, especially filet and ribeye, are highly recommended. Don't miss the complimentary donut holes for dessert.
While not explicitly stated, the upscale and chic ambiance suggests business casual or smart attire is appropriate.
Parking availability can be limited during peak hours. Consider using nearby paid lots.
The restaurant offers an intimate, swanky setting, with a popular rooftop bar and dining area providing downtown views.
Yes, making a reservation in advance is recommended to ensure prompt seating.
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For Michael, a guys’ night out means a rib-eye steak at Red. About once a month, he and his buddies gather at this clubby steakhouse and Michael always orders the same thing. “It’s just a perfect, delicious, prime, dry-aged piece of meat.” He orders his medium-rare, with potatoes au gratin and a big glass of red wine.
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Consistent excellence is difficult to maintain for any restaurant, especially one as nationally lauded as Red, The Steakhouse. But Red does it in a way that more than justifies its high-end prices. The staff serves cuts of meat so superbly tender and juicy that they need not one ounce of adornment.
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As further proof, if any were needed, that even restaurants run by world-famous celebrity chefs can’t necessarily survive the pandemic, Wolfgang Puck has announced that he will not reopen his eight-year-old upscale steakhouse in the MGM Grand Detroit casino. Though he hasn’t specifically blamed the effects of the coronavirus for the closure, the restaurant has been dark throughout the course of the pandemic, and business would now be restricted as Michigan has reopened casinos with only limited capacity. Earlier this year, two other Puck properties shut down — Five Sixty in Dallas and The Source in Washington, D.C.
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it melts in your mouth and reminds you that perfection can be achieved in a bite!. RED, The Steakhouse is proud to be opening a new location in the Gateway District across from Rocket Arena in November 2013. With restaurants in Beachwood, Ohio and Miami and Boca Raton, Florida, Red, the Steakhouse has been voted “Sexiest Steakhouse of the Year” by Playboy Magazine, “Best Steakhouse” by Cleveland Magazine and Miami New Times as well as recipient of rave reviews from Forbes, The Palm Beach Post and USA Today.
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Cru Uncorked 34300 Chagrin Blvd., Moreland Hills Maybe the fanciest joint in town, this Moreland Hills French fine dining restaurant is truly one of a kind in the region. If it wasn’t for the table settings, it would be easy to forget that you were touring a public restaurant and not the private home of the wealthiest family on the street — a street that also happened to be located in the ritziest zip code in town.
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For those looking to enjoy a steakhouse dinner and a rooftop bar, Red’s locations downtown and in Pinecrest are the clear options. Red’s food is deliciously worth the stop on its own, but the roof also is an ideal spot to get a view of downtown, especially during Guardians fireworks displays. RELATED: Fahrenheit nears opening in downtown Cleveland – sneak peek (photos)
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417 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44115216-664-0941 Visit Website. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience specializing in classic American chophouse fare, look no further than RED Downtown. The restaurant strives for excellence and upscale experiential dining, and it delivers on offering a menu of fascinating options for its patrons.
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The perfect aperitif to one of the finest dining experiences in the city?. Cocktails on the rooftop of this Gateway District gem with uncanny views of Progressive Field and Quicken Loans Arena. Cool down with an invigorating cucumber-mint cocktail blending fresh cucumber and mint, lemon juice, simple syrup and infused vodka.
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Otherwise, some of the best dinner spots in the city include Il Rione Pizzeria, Edwins, Gigi’s on Fairmount, Red, the Steakhouse, Salt+, and The Greenhouse Tavern. If you’re looking for a particularly fancy option, you might want to make a reservation at one of the most romantic restaurants in Cleveland!
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Red, the Steakhouse Why we love it: This sleek, classy space leaves traditional steakhouse vibes behind for a modern feel, but the pomp doesn’t get in the way of the menu. “It’s about elevating that experience so diners can just be blown away,” says executive chef Michael Tolosa.
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_You’re downtown about to go to a show, or a concert, or maybe it’s just a night out with the one you like most, and you think maybe you want a steak, but also you want to be on top of the city?. That’s what the Red’s downtown rooftop patio is all about.
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A more upscale choice for date night with impeccable food and romantic ambiance. The mac and cheese and steak is to die for and so is the lambshank entree. They also give you free dessert on your birthday 🙂 Our dinner pictured to the right!
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- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (328 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)- Type of cuisine: Steakhouse- Price: $$$$- Address: 417 Prospect Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44115-1105- Read more on Tripadvisor
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I can't speak to these personally, but I've heard good things about Urban Farmer, Red Steakhouse, and Adega (all Downtown)
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