Best restaurants In Downtown Cleveland, Ohio

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Steakhouses once ruled the Northeast Ohio "fine-dining" landscape. They faded a bit as the foodie scene here became more eclectic and adventuresome, starting in the 1990s. Now, upscale (some would say pricey) meat-and-potatoes restaurants are making a comeback, and these days, they offer a lot more than steak on the menu.

Cabin Club, 30651 Detroit Rd., Westlake, 440-899-7111, thecabinclub.com: Great steaks, seafood and clubhouse vibe in Westlake. The Cabin Club, a consistent Hospitality Restaurants spot, is a popular draw in this West Side suburb. $$$. All major credit cards. Cuisine: Contemporary American, Steakhouse. (Bob Migra, Special to cleveland.com)

Diamond Grille, 77 W. Market St., Akron, 330-253-0041. With an old-fashioned feel, the Diamond Grille is a hidden gem in Akron, a throwback that features sumptuous steaks. $$-$$$, no credit cards. Cuisine: Steakhouse, American. (Marc Bona, Northeast Ohio Media Group)

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, 123 W. Prospect Ave., Cleveland, 216-344-2444, hydeparkrestaurants.com: This elegant downtown eatery is an exemplar of one of America's great, indigenous restaurant genres and cuisines - the classic, formal steakhouse. Both the atmosphere and service make you feel important immediately, from the red tufted upholstery to the starched tablecloths and apron-clad wait staff. $$$$. All major credit cards. Cuisine: Steakhouse, seafood. (Eric Susyne, Special to The Plain Dealer)

Morton's the Steakhouse, 1600 West Second St. (Tower City Center), Cleveland, 216-621-6200, Although competition among high-end steakhouses in Northeast Ohio has soared since it first opened, Morton's Cleveland retains its bar-no-expense cachet. Superb steaks, impressive appetizers and shareable desserts pair perfectly with well-rehearsed service in a lively see-and-be-seen downtown setting. $$$-$$$$, all major credit cards accepted. Cuisine: Steakhouse, seafood. (Joe Crea, Northeast Ohio Media Group)

Red the Steakhouse, 3355 Richmond Road, Beachwood, 216-831-2252, redthesteakhouse.com: The original Red remains a trove of pleasures. With its handsome stone and burnished burgundy walls, and the inviting gleam of its chic wine room, this austere "cave a boeuf" whets the appetite as it draws you in. Don't hesitate to succumb; the food here is especially delicious. ALSO RED CLEVELAND, 417 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, 216-664-0941: Apart from decor, which mimics its suburban cousin, Red's downtown incarnation is every inch its equal - superb steaks and seafood, sides, appetizers and desserts. $$$-$$$$, all major credit cards. Cuisine: Steakhouse, seafood, contemporary American. (Joe Crea, Northeast Ohio Media Group)

Urban Farmer Steakhouse, 1325 East Sixth St. (in the Westin Cleveland Downtown Hotel). 216-771-7707; urbanfarmercleveland.com Urban Farmer embraces the farm-to-table motif as its theme, and does it justice. Northeast Ohio farmers and artisan-food producers, along with livestock ranchers elsewhere, get prominent billing on the menu. Steaks are offered strictly a la carte; other meats and fish are paired with sides. (A separate list of sides are generally delicious.) Excellent cocktails, charcuterie and cheese service. $$$-$$$$, all major credit cards. Cuisine: Steakhouse. (Joe Crea, Northeast Ohio Media Group)

XO Prime Steaks, 500 W. St. Clair Ave., Cleveland (Warehouse District); 216-861-1919; xoprimesteaks.com. Contemporary steakhouse offering USDA Prime cuts of beef, including a fine Delmonico. Non-beef gourmet dishes and seafood are also available, including sushi roll. Also has a Pepper Pike location. $$$-$$$$. All major credit cards. Cuisine: Steakhouse.