Midwest - Columbus and Cleveland restaurant reviews

Pardon the crosspost, but I know some of you probably don't visit the Trip Reports forum.

If you are interested, I have included restaurant reviews for:

CLEVELAND - Sans Souci, Guarino's, Mallorca
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=311053

COLUMBUS - Kihachi, Mozart's Cafe, Maennerchor
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=313309

in larger scale posts in the Trip Reports section.

Gourmet Mag’s (Oct 04) “Big Deal / Good Deal” restaurants for Cleveland

Big Deal = Gourmet, Elegant food
Good Deal = “cheap” local’s spots

Big Deal Restaurants:

Moxie
3355 Richmond Road
Beechwood
216.831.5599

LOLA
900 Literary Road
216.771.5652

Good Deal Restaurants:

Sergio's
1903 Ford Drive
216.231.1234

Nate's Deli
1923 West 25th Street
216.696.7529

Cheap Eats in Cleveland According to City Search
http://cleveland.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/2005/cheap_eats

1. Bo Loong
3922 St Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH
By keeping big hours in little Chinatown, this local favorite has cultivated a classic crowd.

2. Corky & Lenny's
27091 Chagrin Blvd, Woodmere, OH
Schmooze over the huge menu and nosh on knishes at this classic deli in Village Square.

3. Max's Deli
19337 Detroit Rd, Cleveland, OH
Wear-and-tear is evident, but this quirky little shop sees a lot of business for its tasty sandwiches and desserts.

4. Mama Santa's Restaurant and Pizzeria
12305 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH
Courting couples and college students frequent this cozy Italian spot for its monster helpings of pasta and delicious pizza.

5. Cleveland Grill
3359 W 117TH St, Cleveland, OH

6. Tommy's
1824 Coventry Rd, Cleveland, OH
Back in the brown-rice-and-Birkenstock '70s, this was the stairway to hummus.

7. Swensons Drive In Restaurant
7635 Broadview Rd, Cleveland, OH

8. Harpo's Sports Cafe
19654 W 130TH St, Cleveland, OH
Sports for mere mortals, screens for giants.

9. Winking Lizard Tavern
1852 Coventry Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH

10. Gilly's Donuts
12409 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH

Cheap Eats in Columbus according to City Search
http://columbus.citysearch.com/bestof/winners/2005/cheap_eats

1. Aladdin's Eatery
2931 N. High St, Columbus, OH
A Clintonville eatery making homemade Middle Eastern food that's so healthy, you'll feel compelled to raid the dessert case.

2. Starliner Diner
5240 Cemetery Rd, Hilliard, OH
This kitschy diner-roadhouse serves up an eclectic menu of tasty homemade Tex-Mex fare.

3. Nancy's Home Cooking
3133 N High St, Columbus, OH
Locals and OSU students frequent this cramped, crowded, cheap and comforting diner.

4. Betty's Fine Food and Spirits
680 N High St, Columbus, OH

5. Chipotle Mexican Grill
492 S High St, Columbus, OH
Tacos and burritos are custom-made with fresh ingredients at this industrial-chic Mexican chain.

6. Old Bag of Nails Pub
663 High Street, Worthington, OH
A rarity on this side of the pond: excellent fish and chips, true Scotch whisky and a great pub atmosphere.

7. Thurman Cafe
183 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH
One of the most beloved nightspots in the German Village area serves some of the tastiest burgers in town.

8. Tommy's Diner
914 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
Fun '50s decor and a good home-cooked meal for under $10.

9. Moy's Restaurant
1994 N High St, Columbus, OH

10. Wholly Joe's Chicago Eatery - Polaris
1182 E Powell Dr., Lewis Center, OH