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EDWINS at Nighttown is the new home of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides formerly incarcerated individuals with culinary training, job placement, and reentry support. Founded by Brandon Chrostowski in 2007, EDWINS has helped hundreds build successful careers in hospitality. Now in Cleveland Heights’ historic Nighttown, EDWINS offers elevated French brasserie cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, and live music—all while supporting second chances.
High-end French plates including meat & seafood options with upscale drinks served amid luxe decor.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 12383 Cedar Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 921-3333
Website: https://edwinsrestaurant.org/
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Reviews
Natalie
We’ve been to EDWINS’ original location before and decided to give the new space a try. The new location is beautiful, elegant, and very spacious. While we visited for a “date night” dinner, it would clearly be a great location to celebrate a special event.
Logistics:
They have made things very easy here. There is a parking lot behind the building, and they also offer complimentary valet service at the front.
Food:
We started with a few cocktails and the butternut squash soup, which was a seasonal highlight. For our main dishes, we had the Pappardelle with Oxtail and the Potato-wrapped Sea Bass—both were flavorful and prepared perfectly. For dessert, we had the Beignets and the Soufflé (you know a restaurant has confident and skillful chefs when they put a soufflé on the menu). Just a heads-up for future diners: the soufflé takes a little time to prepare, but it is definitely worth the wait!
Service:
We interacted with multiple people during our visit, and the service was truly outstanding. I can’t stress enough how great the team was. The servers did an incredible job; they were attentive, professional, and made the entire evening feel special. It is easily one of the best service experiences in Cleveland.
Mission:
On top of the great food, it’s wonderful to support such a mission-driven restaurant. Combining high-end French cuisine with their work providing leadership training and second chances makes for a truly unforgettable meal.
Overall, EDWINS remains one of the absolute best dining experiences in Cleveland, and the new location has only made it better.
… moreLogistics:
They have made things very easy here. There is a parking lot behind the building, and they also offer complimentary valet service at the front.
Food:
We started with a few cocktails and the butternut squash soup, which was a seasonal highlight. For our main dishes, we had the Pappardelle with Oxtail and the Potato-wrapped Sea Bass—both were flavorful and prepared perfectly. For dessert, we had the Beignets and the Soufflé (you know a restaurant has confident and skillful chefs when they put a soufflé on the menu). Just a heads-up for future diners: the soufflé takes a little time to prepare, but it is definitely worth the wait!
Service:
We interacted with multiple people during our visit, and the service was truly outstanding. I can’t stress enough how great the team was. The servers did an incredible job; they were attentive, professional, and made the entire evening feel special. It is easily one of the best service experiences in Cleveland.
Mission:
On top of the great food, it’s wonderful to support such a mission-driven restaurant. Combining high-end French cuisine with their work providing leadership training and second chances makes for a truly unforgettable meal.
Overall, EDWINS remains one of the absolute best dining experiences in Cleveland, and the new location has only made it better.
Joe Holcomb
Enjoyed the OSU-UM “tailgate” party! The event was very well done as they always have been at Edwin’s, in my experience. Food was great. Drinks were great. Place was well decorated games with a DJ plenty of TVs. Nothing more to ask for. Very reasonably priced in my opinion.
… moreDawn Mitchell
Came with 3 friends for the Sunday brunch buffet. Parking was easy and service was warm & welcoming. Our server (Alex) was attentive, and made sure our visit was memorable. The staff made us feel like we were amongst friends, from the kitchen chef, the carving station chef, the bartender, the waite staff, and management (who all came over to our table to introduce themselves at some point). Myself & my 3 friends all work in corporate America in a service based industry, so the excellent service did not go unnoticed by us and was greatly appreciated! We will definitely be back. 10/10 would recommend
… moreAdamjohn Griego
Chef Brandon is an extraordinary human being that commands excellence and the best from all those around him. The team service made the experience even more memorable and meaningful as we were fortunate enough to encounter many different people. Afterwards he insisted on a visit to the cigar bar where the attentive nature of the staff made the evening even more memorable. Edwins is something that I will never forget. A shining example of how we can elevate humanity by removing barriers instead of building them around our own people. Thank for a night to remember.
… moreJoe Winland
So let’s see, I had the oysters Rockefeller, lambchop, loslbster bisque, beef short rip and a chocolate pyramid. And wow everything was spot on. Delicious. Will definitely be back.
… moreKatherine Clarke
I had dinner solo at Edwin’s on a Saturday evening. I sat on the patio and had an absolutely amazing experience. I had 5 members of the wait staff make it their personal mission to ensure my comfort and everyone was beyond friendly and helpful. Julie was my main server and she was attentive and helpful the whole evening. My food and drinks were top notch. I had the roasted salmon and chocolate tower. Brandon personally spoke with me twice and made sure my experience was excellent. I can’t wait to come back!
… moremark bachmann
Top notch Cleveland experience. We were there for the jazz but really enjoyed the meal. Kenny took great care of tableside and made sure our drinks were full.
Can’t wait to go back.
A bit sad that Nightown is gone, but Edwins managed to create a new thing while giving homage to the OG.
… moreCan’t wait to go back.
A bit sad that Nightown is gone, but Edwins managed to create a new thing while giving homage to the OG.
Stacie Ettinger
We had a great waitress who made our evening that much more enjoyable! Elaina was fun and concerned that we were enjoying every aspect of the meal. She has us laughing when she brought out the dessert spoons. Wonderful evening!
… moreLaurel Mazorow
I came here to celebrate my milestone birthday in the fine dining area.
When I made reservation over the phone, the woman didn’t know the difference between the fine dining area and the brassiere area.
I had to call back the next day to speak to someone else to reserve a table in fine dining .
Our server was friendly but unfortunately wasn’t able to answer our questions regarding the salads and entrees. He had to ask someone else. Also, in fine dining, I would expect that the server be wearing nice slacks rather than jeans.
The food was very good although didn’t provide the “WOW” factor.
For my milestone birthday, the server brought a plate with chocolate syrup which said happy birthday. I would expect a dessert could have been added to the plate.
I came here because of the excellent reputation of Chef Edwin and also because of his wonderful program giving formally incarcerated people a second chance.
Unfortunately, my experience didn’t live up to the hype.
… moreWhen I made reservation over the phone, the woman didn’t know the difference between the fine dining area and the brassiere area.
I had to call back the next day to speak to someone else to reserve a table in fine dining .
Our server was friendly but unfortunately wasn’t able to answer our questions regarding the salads and entrees. He had to ask someone else. Also, in fine dining, I would expect that the server be wearing nice slacks rather than jeans.
The food was very good although didn’t provide the “WOW” factor.
For my milestone birthday, the server brought a plate with chocolate syrup which said happy birthday. I would expect a dessert could have been added to the plate.
I came here because of the excellent reputation of Chef Edwin and also because of his wonderful program giving formally incarcerated people a second chance.
Unfortunately, my experience didn’t live up to the hype.
Tack
Edwin’s in historic Cleveland Heights, formerly Night Town, offers a sophisticated atmosphere and old-school fine dining. Our exceptional meal featured 3 large frogs legs, sautéed to perfection, and a bacon-wrapped lamb chop. Pan-fried trout and seared salmon were standout main courses. Chef Brandon complimentary seafood roll exceeded expectations. With James’ outstanding service, including a tour of the cigar bar, Edwin’s is a crucial dining experience for those who haven’t visited.
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