By now, you may or may not know that I frequent the Cleveland area. My husband’s family lives there, so we are bound to be there once every few months! First of all, we have the cuuuutest nephew that we need to see AS MUCH as possible. Then of course, we need to see his mom, sister, and brother in law. THEN we have to eat.

Eating in Cleveland is an experience everyone needs to try once or 100 times (like I am sure I will!) It’s nothing too fancy, but even the dives have a cool, slight sophistication about their food. Their food is big and sloppy and heavy and awesome. I sound like a total weirdo here, but my point is Cleveland has some BOMB food. I thought on this lazy Sunday that I would share a list of places you should check out, my recommendations, and some nice pics for your salivating pleasure.

MELT BAR & GRILLED | MENU | MY REC: Get ANYTHING. My faves are Chicken & Waffles and Winter Chicken.

THE OAK BARREL | MENU | MY REC: Start with the duck fat popcorn, then have the chicken & waffles!

ROSEWOOD GRILL | MENU | MY REC: Get the cedar plank salmon and sub the sechjuan green beans. (THE BEST!)

KOSAR’S WOOD FIRED GRILL | MENU | My Rec: Have the Grouper with a side of Lobster Mac & Cheese, & finish with Triple Chocolate Ganache.

THE HOT DOG DINER | MENU | MY REC: Eat everything in sight, especially the Loaded Potato Burger!

THE B SPOT | MENU | MY REC: Have the Thin Lizzy and head to the pickle bar!