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What to Do While You're Visiting Cleveland's Midtown

Cleveland's Midtown Neighborhood is an exciting area with a wealth of art, great restaurants, Asia Town, and more.  Here's a guide to help you put together an exciting way to re-discover Cleveland.  The Studio of 5 Rings began in this neighborhood and operated here three years before moving to Rocky River, in Cleveland's Western Suburbs. 

  • Art Galleries and Studio's - There are over 50 artists along the Superior Corridor in Midtown. Schedule some visits with them to make this a real art destination.
  • Where to Eat - We have eaten at each of these restaurants and can vouch for how good they are.  They are not in any particular order.
    • Tom's Seafood House - Chinese - (3048 St. Clair)
    • Superior Pho' - Vietnamese - (3030 Superior in the Golden Plaza)
    • #1 Pho' - Vietnamese - (3120 Superior)
    • Garden Cafe' - Taiwanese - (E. 38th & Payne)
    • Koko's Bakery - Chinese Bakery - (E. 38th & Payne)
    • Bo Loong - Chinese - (E. 40th & St. Clair)
    • Asian Tea Room - Asian - (E. 32nd & St. Clair in the Asia Food Grocery Store)
    • Siam Cafe' - Southeast Asian - (E. 40th & St. Clair)
    • C&Y Restaurant - Chinese - (2222 St. Clair)
    • Li Wah - Chinese - (2999 Payne in the Asian Plaza)
    • Tin Fu - Chinese - (E. 37th & Superior)
    • Wu's Shangai - Chinese - (Rockwell bet. E. 19th and E. 24th)
    • Seoul Hot Pot - Korean - (3709 Payne)
    • Korea House - Korean - (3700 Superior)
    • Taste Buds - Vegetarian / American - (1400 E. 30th)
    • Marie's - Eastern European - (E. 45th & St. Clair)
    • Sterle's Slovenian Country House - Eastern European - (1401 E. 55th)
    • Diner on 55th - American / Greek (1328 E. 55th)
    • Mardi Gras - American / Greek - (1423 E. 21st)
    • Somer's Diner - American (E. 40th & Prospect)
    • Agora's Backstage Cafe' - American - (5000 Euclid Ave.)
    • Superior Restaurant - Deli/Diner/Corned Beef - (3000 Superior)
    • Bobby's Deli - Deli/Diner/Corned Beef - (E. 40th & Payne)
    • Slyman's Restaurant - Deli/Diner/Corned Beef - (3106 St. Clair)
    • Artefino - Coffee House, Sandwiches - (E. 18th & Superior)
    • Phoenix Coffee House (2155 Superior)
    • Erie Tavern - American - (E. 54th & St. Clair) Ask for the Joe Burger!
    • St. Paul Croatian Church (E. 40th & St. Clair) BUREK - dough with meat or cheese - is sold downstairs in church hall 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays.  $5 gets a full takeout container.  KRAFNE - Croatian doughnuts - sold 3rd Sunday ea. month.  This is a must if you're in the area on a Sunday between 8:30am and noon.
  • Where to Get a Pizza Delivered to You
    • Jack Sprats - Pizza - (4323 Payne) 216.391.9131
    • Rascal House (2064 Euclid)  216. 781.6784
    • Domino's (538 Superior Ave.) 216.781.0333
    • Pizza & Calzone (1101 Center St. in the West Bank of the Flats) 216.241.6162
    • Pizza Pan (E. 18th & Euclid)
  • Asia Town - Cleveland's Asia Town may not be marked with lanterns and archways, but it is full of interesting shops, grocery stores and the best Asian food in the region.  These are loocated mainly along Payne, Superior and St. Clair between E. 18th and E. 45 Streets
    • Asian Plaza (E. 30th & Payne) - Lots of Asian stores all in a small plaza with free parking
    • Chinese Merchandise Exhibit (E. 38th & Superior)
    • Asia Food - Asian Grocery - (3126 St. Clair Ave.)
    • Tink Hall - Asian Grocery - (E. 36th between Payne and Perkins)
    • Hong Kong Supermarket  - Asian Grocery - (3038 Payne Ave.)
    • Kim's Oriental Foods - Korean Grocery - (3710 Superior Ave - behind Korea House)
    • Kim Se - Cambodian - (NE corner in the West Side Market)
    • Sweethearts (E. 38th & Superior) next to Korea House
    • We'll post more as we receive more information
  • Other Shops - There are some more interesting shops in this area that you just won't find elsewhere. Here are some of them:
    • French Ceilings - (2400 Superior Ave. - 2nd floor)
    • 10,000 Villages ( 2242 Euclid Avenue Trinity Commons)
    • Sacred Path Bookstore ( 2242 Euclid Avenue Trinity Commons)
    • Sheliga's (6025 Saint Clair Ave) - A really cool store where you can find almost anything.  Impressive selection of wines and beers from around the world at great prices, food items, pharmacy, housewares and hardware.  If you haven't discovered it yet, put it on your To-Do list!
    • Sutton Hardware (E. 21st & St. Clair)
    • OHIO VALLEY SUPPLY & MNTNC CO. (2122 Saint Clair Ave)
    • Uncle Ben's Pawn Shop (2600 St. Clair)
    • Mom & Family Barbers (E. 25th & St. Clair)
    • Salvation Army (5005 Euclid Ave.) -  2nd hand goods
  • Concerts:
  • Where to Stay Overnight
    • The Brownstone Inn - (3649 Prospect Ave.) - a fantastic B&B with Victorian decor, reasonable prices and a gracious host with incredible knowledge about Cleveland

Looking for more?  Here are some more recommendations outside of the Midtown:

  • More Art
  • Restaurants - Click this link to view more of our favorites all over Cleveland and surrounding areas
  • Specialty Shops
  • Sports - Cleveland sports and the fans help make this city great
  • Theater - Check out a play while you're in the area!
  • Check out the club scene
  • Where to stay Downtown - keep in mind that we can deliver wine purchased through our gallery or Internet site to your hotel if you're staying at one of these:
    • Residence Inn Cleveland Downtown 527 Prospect Ave E / ph# 216.443.9043

    • Best Hotel - 3614 Euclid Avenue / ph# 216.361.8972

    • Comfort Inn - 1800 Euclid Avenue / ph# 216.861.0001

    • Holiday Inn Express - 629 Euclid Avenue / ph# 216.875.5187

    • Holiday Inn Select - 1111 Lakeside Avenue / ph# 216.241.5100

    • Hampton Inn - 1460 East 9th Street / ph# 216.241.6600

    • Renaissance - 127 Public Square / ph# 216.696.9200

    • Radisson - 651 Huron Road SE (In the Gateway District) / ph# 216.377.9000

    • Renaissance Tower City - 24 Public Square / ph# 216.696.5600

    • Wyndam - 1260 Public Square (Playhouse Square) / ph# 216.615.7500