West End Bistro, Chagrin Falls

When The Plain Dealer visited West End Bistro in 2009, it praised the eatery's "inventive culinary thinking" and "really good food." These days, chef Craig Fitzgerald continues the tradition by crafting seasonal, upscale dishes from local and regional ingredients. Options range from prosciutto-wrapped salmon and beef wellington to pizzas crowned with fixings such as garlic chips and woodland mushrooms. Said feasts unfold inside what the Dealer calls an "impeccably designed lofted dining room." Downstairs, bartenders serve wines and beers, as well as mix cocktails such as the cool cucumber, a blend of simple syrup and house-infused cucumber vodka.