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Balaton Restaurant
95/100 (781 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Eastern European
Central European
Hungarian
European
American
Eastern European
Central European
Hungarian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Torte
Schnitzel
Crepes
Cucumber Salad
Dumplings
Salad
Sit down
American
Eastern European
Central European
Hungarian
European
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What an amazing restaurant! I was excited to try this place for dinner.. PLEASE NOTE MUST HAVE RESERVATIONS especially for dinner. The place is small..."
Kim Sturm
"Balaton was fantastic. Authentic Hungarian food cooked to perfection. The Paprikash, goulash and stuffed cabbage were incredible. Reminds me..."
Nick Marton
"Truly a wonderful experience! We will definitely return for another delicious meal. My Dad would cook meals like this for us and it was wonderful..."
Karen F
"I had such an amazing time last night with my family for my birthday!! The food is really good and authentic! You MUST make a reservation! I'm so..."
Pamela Hecey
"What a gem of a restaurant, friendly, comforting food and a serene place with great staff. Must..."
Wesley Hodges
"Fantastic food and great wait staff. Very quaint location. Very traditional Hungarian cuisine. Bring your..."
Christopher Seigh
"Holy deliciousness! The food was fantastic and the service was great! The family clearly cares, even willing to tell stories and seeing them all work..."
Sarah Jessee
"We ordered this platter to serve 2-4 people. It was plenty of food for my husband and me, plus we had leftovers for a few..."
Dena Marafiote
"If you want authentic Hungarian food this is the place to go, a little on the pricey side but well worth it. They are not skimpy on the portions by..."
Carol Durczak
"Table of 8, including two ethnic Hungarians. All loved it. Chicken paprikas is excellent. Langos is amazing! Those new to Hungarian food should start..."
Ted Gherian
Sokolowski's University Inn
94/100 (3560 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Polish
Eastern European
Central European
American
European
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Carrot Cake
Dumplings
Pancakes
Pasta
Perogies
Meatloaf
Rice pudding
Salad
Mac and cheese
Crab
Mussels
Cheesecake
Ribs
Corned Beef
Schnitzel
Noodle
Cheesecakes
Beef
"Im not sure how well I can judge the food at Sokolowskis. Being from Texas, many of the things I saw today were foreign to me. I don't see the dish I..."
Burger Belly
"One of my favorite places! You will likely wait in line for a bit, but it's definitely worth the wait. I usually get the stuffed cabbage which is..."
Frank Dawson
"Starch+Potato+Cheese+BUTTER = the best Perogies Sokolowski's is not a place to eat if you are on a diet. But the perogies are just amazing...."
Jennifer K
"The line was long but nmoved fast the sign of a good and well organized place. The food was hot straight from the kitchen. The service was fast maybe..."
Dirk
"Same as it ever was. Although I've been coming here on and off for over thirty years, this is the first time I've rated this establishment. I had the..."
KingGambrinus
"Their food is like a big hug! I love everything they serve & it is so comfortable in the dining room -especially when the guy is playing the..."
Mandi
"Historic. Let me start by saying I love this place. I gave it four stars because I want people to come here and support a place that takes a person..."
Rob B.
"The Stuffed Cabbage is always a treat. If your lucky, you'll see Bernie whipping them up in the kitchen. Don't forget a slice of the Coconut Whipped..."
Brenda Smith Arra
"The Very Best in Cleveland. Being a native Clevelander, I am bias to the eastern European food styles. Sokolowski's exemplifies the very best in the..."
R. Stanko
"This is the place we take out-of-town guests when we want to give them a taste of old ethnic..."
Not That George W
"All Out Great Comfort Food. Now I may be biased (German heritage), but this place has amazing atmosphere as well as phenomenal food. Definitely try..."
Rach Hill
"Awesome choices. Tasty comfort food, lot's of great choices. My problem is (as often) that I like everything but I have to choose LOL Places like..."
Marcel Van Den Bosch
"Oh yeah!. If you want food that will fill you and taste great, this is the place to be. If you leave hungry, it's your fault. If you leave..."
Dan Gibbons
"FANTASTIC!. I always bring people from out of town here. Some scoff when they see the cafeteria style line, but everyone is always blown away by the..."
E. Rose
"When I want a bit of old world cooking and atmosphere I go to Sokolowski's. The food is EXCELLENT! You enter and pass through the bar area then..."
Saburo Montfort
"A Great Cleveland Experience. While visiting Cleveland, I was told I absolutely HAD to eat at Sokolowski's. My boyfriend's family made a big date of..."
MsAdventure
"Great food. We just had a great meal at Sokolowski's. The food was great. We got the perogies and stuffed cabbage. It was our first time here. I was..."
Michael Krasuski
"Not bad.... I ate here for the first time and it was good...but just good. Not extraordinary....Not amazing.... Not earth shattering good or anything..."
Amanda D
"Excellent Low Maintenance Family Restuarant. We sometimes have family gathering here because the large seating capacity for dining and the bar...."
SquirtCheese
"Yum, Yum & More Yum!. I love everything. The pierogis, stuffed cabbage, cabbage and noodles, the pies, desserts. And everyone is so nice! Love You..."
Annamaria Settanni
"Amazing food. Was a bit confused at first because we had no idea what to do on our first visit there, and it felt like we had fallen into a time..."
Jon
"Cleveland staple. It should be required of all cleveland residents to know sokolowski's. also, great place to take out of towners. tip #1:..."
Mauraborealis
"Definitively Cleveland. A trip to Sokolowski's University Inn is akin to a religious experience. You go in, get in line with the rest of the sinners,..."
Collinwood K
"Oh how I miss you so..... This is one of the worse things about leaving Cleveland for the south, what you gain in weather, you lose in culinary..."
Myverismo
"Lent Fish Fry. Will spend the majority of the Lenten Fish Fry Fridays at Sokolowskis. Great culture, vibe and history in the Tremont neighborhood...."
Add Garlic
"Comfort food. Sokolowski's University Inn offers a surprisingly nice Eastern European ambiance, considering that they are a cafeteria style-service..."
FelixtheCat70
"Great food at reasonable prices. Daily specials that will make your mouth water! I find it hard to choose because they all are so..."
Kevin Priest
"Amazing food in a great atmosphere. My favorite is the stuffed cabbage with stewed tomatoes. Definitly a taste of classic Cleveland..."
Steve
"Consistant. If you went to Sokolowskis' 10 years ago or went today.It dosnt matter . We were there last week and found it was almost 1 1/2 yrs..."
Jake
"Classic, Classic, Classic. Took my 21 yr old daughter here during Turkey break and had Salsbury steak, she had perogis and we both quaffed to Polish..."
Du Baby
"Amazing, every time.. Classic. Delicious. Huge portions. (Huge.) And just fun. There's something about the experience-- being a part of such a..."
Laura
"This is Cleveland. Everything about this place screams Old Cleveland and it's damn proud to do it. There is a line out the door for lunch and after..."
Jim
"I'm from NC but come to Cleveland frequently on business. Went here last week and it was great. I hope we add Sokolowskis to the rotation..."
Keith_eats
"Great Cleveland classic. We've eaten here three times. Always a pleasure. Big portions reasonably priced....served cafeteria style. Come here and..."
Claydog
"Sokolowskiā€™s is like an adventure back to a different time and place in America...."
Suit757
" Sokolowski's is a hidden gem, in the old backstreets of Cleveland, right on the edge of the Artsy area of Tremont which in itself is a gem of food..."
Annamaria Settanni
"Sokolowski's needs no introduction. Established in 1923, this hearty, stick-to-your-gut, cafeteria-style restaurant is infamous in Cleveland. Locals..."
Bite Buff
"In my opinion, if there one restaurant in Cleveland that sums up the city in one meal, it would have to be Sokolowskiā€™s University Inn. And while..."
DeckOnFood
"Hastily Made Cleveland Tourism..."
Tricia's Dish
"Sarah and I have been meaning to go to Sokolowski's for a while. We tried a couple weeks ago, but we showed up the day before Easter and it was..."
Ben M.
"Have never been to a cafeteria style restaurant before but this has set the bar. Thereā€™s plenty of different main dish and side options. ..."
Lindsey Carrick
"Love the atmosphere here. The food is always good. Lines can be long during the evening hour so plan to come early. Afternoon hours during the..."
A R
"This was a lucky find traveling through Cleveland! We were looking for a great Polish Eatery, and we found it! The Chicken Paprikash was heavenly! ..."
Stephanie Cole
"Delicious food. I got Salisbury steak, pierogi, mac & cheese, and mushroom soup. All of them were fantastic. They also have really good bottled milk...."
Brian
"As a first timer, I had a wonderful time. My husband found this place because he knows how much I love getting a true, homecooked, authentic Polish..."
Mollie Koenemann
"The most amazing food I had all year in 2019! This was the place my fiancee and I went to the evening of my birthday on our weekend trip across..."
Ben Ferri
"This family owned restaurant has been around for decades and their casual cafeteria style serving, has passed the test of time. Classic polish..."
Brian P
"Coming from a NYC polish person who spends a lot of time in Greenpoint, Brooklyn(aka little Poland) where they have some of the best Polish food and..."
Michael Ubowski
"Been around forever for a reason... Food is great.. Food is plentiful, more than just great food an awesome experience.. Highly Recommended...Worth..."
RICK Johnson
"How have I lived in Cleveland my entire life and NEVER dined here?! The food was absolutely amazing, fresh, great variety. Service was excellent AND..."
Candace Searles
"Huge portions! Great food! Get there early if you go on a Saturday evening. The line is LONG!! But so worth it!! Would recommend to anyone who is..."
Karen Shadley
"A very special Polish restaurant with good food and tons of charm! The friendly staff was helpful to explain how to get the cafeteria style food...."
Bridget Coolick
"Worth the hype? Probably. Great prices. Excellent portions. Helpful staff. The food is certainly rich. Easily the best cafeteria food I've had in..."
Allen Hoffman
"A treasure in Tremont, this restaurant is a pillar of the community. The food is all homemade with love, butter, and a secret ingredient that makes..."
Jennifer Vince
"Super friendly staff willing to help with the process of getting foog. Cafeteria style, choose 1 entree, 2 sides, comes with salad bar. Recommend..."
Jennifer Lim
"Good fun! Food was great, but nothing extraordinary hence the 4 stars. Great value also with the salad bar, sides and cheap beers. Friendly..."
Louise Lynn
"Good wholesome stick to your ribs type food. You'd be sure that your old grandma is one cooking in the back so you better clean your plate or she'll..."
Robert Cummings
"Friday Fish Fry is very popular. Great food cafeteria style and all you can eat salad bar. If you are there for the Friday Fish Fry get there before..."
Henry Krzemien
"Wonderful family owned and operated restaurant. We had a great meal and the staff were so friendly..."
Richard Santora
Das Schnitzel Haus
90/100 (3542 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Central European
German
European
Central European
German
Austrian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Dumplings
Pancakes
Pasta
Salad
Duck
Ribs
Schnitzel
Perogies
Cakes
Noodle
Pesto
Beef
Pork
Sit down
Central European
European
German
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food was good, I don't know if I would return for the food but the beer that I tried is definitely worth coming an hour north for. The atmosphere..."
Chris Ditmars
"We went to this restaurant on Friday, September 22nd. Das Schnitzel Haus has such a lovely vibe and our waiter even sounded like he was either Dutch..."
Julie McAninch
"Food is always spot on at this location. I have eaten here on numerous occasions and it never disappoints! šŸ„° I really recommend giving it a try..."
Aph Croatia
"Great food and great service. We will definitely come back when we are craving authentic German food. We got dessert to go. I would recommend..."
Kelly Vitrano
"We went to Das Schnitzel Haus for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night as I wanted soft pretzels. They were packed which is a good sign. Parking..."
Scott Kenney
"Great food and great staff! My husband and I were looking for a place to go that was different for our date night and decided on here. And are we..."
Melinda Behlke
"Was very busy for lunch but server said they had a group in so had live music also for them. We enjoyed our meal and the environment. Started with..."
amanda
"If you are ever in Parma, please stop for the tasty food! The BEST cabbage rolls with real mashed potatoes! Tried the sauerkraut balls with aoili...."
Lisa L Nesbitt
"First time here. Food was delicious and our server was excellent. No complaints, we will be back even though we'll have to drive an hour to get..."
John Morgan
"I will definitely be making this place at least a biweekly visit. Your average bill will cost about $80 for two people depending. However, the food..."
Trevor Fuhrman
Seven Roses
84/100 (291 ratings)
Restaurants
Central European
European
Polish
Eastern European
Dinner
Lunch
Perogies
Pancakes
"Authentic Polish Food. Seven Roses Deli in Slavic Vilage has great salads, good selection of cold cuts, fresh baked breads, and the best apricot..."
Ethnik Plate
"Great..."
Gary Porter
"Very good food! Go for the lunch buffet and you'll definitely get enough to eat. Staff is lovely and..."
Barbara Miller
"Great choice at buffet menu. Everything delicious. Calm, warming atmosphere and smiling "grandmothers". And everything for just..."
Piotr Pawlak
"Such a delightful, beautifully decorated old world restaurant. The food was amazing especially the potato pancakes, the stuffed cabbage, noodles and..."
Jen Lake
"Been going there for years most recently for Sunday Brunch buffet. This has to be one of Clevelands best kept secrets. The food is excellent...."
Michael Luczak
"Unbelievable home-cooked food that rivals similar restaurants in Chicago or even Poland. We stopped for the buffet and the food was fresh and..."
Tom H
"Service is very friendly. Lot's of good Polish food home made. Great food to purchase to take out.I love the bakery, Polish candy,and fresh baked..."
Patricia Lesti
"Authentic with a capital Yay! Excellent home-style Polish cooking and a very fine selection of deli items, eastern European groceries, and fresh..."
Rabbit Korbin
"Wow. Everything was good. I'm not a fan of cabbage, but the cabbage soup was excellent. I had the best sauerkraut in my life here today. The buffet..."
James Raden
"Amazing food! Great..."
The Forward Church
"One of the most authentic Polish experiences outside of the home. I've been dying to find a good Polish restaurant on my "mid-west" travels, and I..."
Amy Kobos
Der Braumeister
79/100 (1270 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Central European
German
Bar
Pub
American
European
American
Contemporary
Central European
Bar
German
Pub
Contemporary
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Schnitzel
Cakes
Fast food
German
Central European
Bar
Pub
American
Contemporary
European
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"The atmoshphere, beer selection, food, and staff are outstanding. Brittany was extremely nice, and every suggestion she had was on point. 10/10 would..."
Greg Frister
"Third generation restaurant serving delicious, authentic German food in a lodge-like environment. Feels vintagey in the best way. Something for..."
Lorraine Schuchart
"Great German atmosphere and terrific food....service was excellent and the beer good and cold. Veal schnitzel and German potato salad was..."
Phil Skahan
"Authentic German food very moderately priced. Excellent beer selection both German and nearby countries. Full bar service..."
John Wojslaw
"The food was delicious and if you are feeling a little under the weather I highly recommend the Hot Buttered Rum drink. I have lived in the..."
Sheila Stanley Pecek
"Great service, food and beer. Was a little pricey but worth..."
Jason Kimball
"My wife and I went last night, food, beer, owner/staff were great! Had great conversations with other guests and Jen the bartender. We'll be back..."
John Korneder
"Good food, great bar tender/waitress and a very nice Oktoberfest..."
Steven Plant
"It was fantastic food good prices good service. A great family owned..."
Mike Wolfkill
"Absolutely delicious, extremely friendly staff. Great..."
Janice Mealey Palmer
"Authentic German food! Absolutely awesome! If you want a good eating experience this the place to..."
Jeff Hopton
"Jen was our server and between helping us and managing the bar, she was on point and treated us like family. Fantastic person, great restaurant,..."
Will Cashman
"Der Braumeister has some tasty German food. Come extra hungry because all the meals here are very hearty! Four stars solely because itā€™s missing..."
Kevin Bogdanowicz
"We have visited many German Restaurants and this was definitely one of our favorites! The food was delicious. We loved the extensive beer list and..."
Molly Anne
"As a German enthusiast this is my favorite place to grab an authentic German beer- No other Cleveland restaurant has a better variety! The fish fry..."
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"Tasty German Food!! Our food tasted that was made from scratch! Very good portion and delicious! Jen, the owner made us feel welcome! She gave us an..."
Nilsia Beato
"Always a good time, food is great and service is quick and kind. Two notes: one, be aware itā€™s a little dark in there so keep that in mind. Two,..."
Michael Fisher
"Whether you're able to sit outside in the Biergarten, at the bar at happy hour, or seated for dinner you are treated to an excellent experience. ..."
David Stack
"Like going back in time Great atmosphere, woderful service, and tasty food. Very good food all traditional German cuisine. Great beer and excellent..."
Bob Durante
"I love the schnitzel here. Itā€™s very good. You can tell the owner is passionate about beer. The 12 beers of Christmas is one of the best parts of..."
Shelby Best
"The food was amazing, as always. It's extremely loud in the restaurant so not a great location if you're wanting to have a nice conversation with..."
Kelley
"We made last minute dinner reservations for Der Braumeister's and were able to get in without issue. I wanted to try try Chicken Paprikash and my..."
Wildcards Rex
"If you like German food, you have to try this place. The food was excellent and the service was stellar. As for atmosphere, it's more of a..."
WJ Gallagher
"Food was amazing! Ambiance of the whole place was nice and relaxed, felt like home! You didnā€™t feel rushed or like you needed to hurry. It was a..."
J T
"Delicious, yummy food, and the service was outstanding. Every single server, which I think included the chef, was very attentive without being..."
Jennifer Sharp
"Traveling through Cleveland, looking for pierogies for lunch on a Saturday. Stopped by and was served OUTSTANDING food. House soup was "solyanka"..."
Nick Lloyd
"Awesome food. Fries were perfectly crisp with a bite. Sausage was flavorful, served with a special ketchup. Pretzels were freshly made and served w..."
Moses Ngong
"Awesome Beer Menu...taps and bottles of German Beers šŸ» Food delicious and atmosphere comfortable neighborhood vibe. With friends celebrating my..."
James Lynch