Zhug ★ 4.6
Zhug at Cedar-Fairmount in Cleveland Heights, chef Doug Katz's Middle Eastern mezze room named one of Esquire's best new restaurants, runs a high-energy small-plates dining room.
Tasting menu$120-180 per person, small plates
HoursTue-Sat 17:00-22:00; closed Sun-Mon
Phone+1 216 415 5069
ChefJill Vedaa and Jessica Parkison
Book ahead2 weeks
Location
Address: 12502 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120
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